[Veronica]

Fashion is almost a synonym of 'change'. It changes very fast, sometimes too fast. But with every new season it brings us something that seems to make our lives fresher and brighter. It helps us to express individuality and show what we really are like. Fashion is great. And we love it.

Here is the list of fashion trends for Spring/ Summer 2012 season, hope you like it)))

Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #1: Cropped tops. Start getting ready for spring right now as cropped tops are going to be very trendy during the season. So, your tummy has to be perfect. While cropped tops seem to be very casual they can come in evening outfits as well.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #2: Bra tops. Bra tops are a daring alternative for cropped tops. They reveal more flesh and look more tempting. So, get ready for heads to be turned at you. Simple and monotone, bright and printed, decorated with unusual stitching or cut out in the strangest way – bra tops will be hotter as ever.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #3: Hotpants. This trend was the most popular with designers. Hotpants came in a variety of styles and colors. They were denim, leather, perforated, high and low-waisted, wide and very tight-fitting.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #4: Floral print. As you might have noticed there were loads of floral-printed items on the runway. Some designers like Blumarine took this trend to the extreme level while others just added it to their collections to make them more feminine and attractive.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #5: Asymmetrical hemlines. We all like classic but sometimes it seems too boring and we want something different. Designers have offered a lot of new interesting ideas for us to try during Spring/ Summer 2012 season. And one of this is the asymmetrical hemline. Not only dresses come with an asymmetrical hemline. We see plenty of skirts and even jackets cut in the most amazing way possible.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #6: Animal prints. When someone says ‘animal print’ the first thing that comes to our mind is the leopard – the print we love and hate, it’s appealing but it’s been too long with us already. However, some designers still choose it for their collections. Now leopard print is not that one we’re used to. It comes in a variety of colors and the print itself has become smaller and more delicate. Along with leopard we see snakeskin and crocodile skin but other patterns are even trendier – those featuring lizards, cats and birds.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #7: Black-and-white. While black and white tones are the most traditional combination of colors for formal clothing, which isn’t normally very original in design, in the new season everything is going to be different. Black-and-white pieces on the runway were playful, stylish and chic. Girls paraded in feminine cocktail dresses, translucent gowns, leather suits teamed with sexy blouses, etc.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #8: Boat neck. Despite the fact boat neckline doesn’t show your cleavage to its best it does demonstrate the beauty of your shoulders. For formal occasions designers offer more demure versions of this trend but for casual garments neckline can go as deep as you wish.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #9: Boudoir fashion. Boudoir fashion has had a revival for Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion season. It isn’t as daring as it used to be but is still very sexy and erotic. Sheer slinky fabrics, lace trimming, ruffles and revealing necklines and splits – all these will be really trendy.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #10: Chic gloss. Want to be in the center of attention? Go for a chic gloss trend! Dresses, jackets, blouses, trousers, shoes – all articles of clothing in glossy colors are to be great hits in Spring/ Summer 2012 season. Silver, gold, emerald, electric blue and a variety of other colors come glitzy. You just need to decide which tone is yours.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #11: Cold shoulders. We don’t remember who invented the cold shoulder but we should say ‘thank you’ to him as these shoulders are amazing. They make the entire outfit look relaxed and seductive.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #12: Fringe. Fringe wasn’t in every Spring/ Summer 2012 collection but where it was it looked fantastic. Think of a good way of adding it to your wardrobe.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #13: Lace dresses. Lace is still very hot. But if in previous seasons it was on every item now it is mostly on dresses, to be precise dresses are totally made of it. Of course, it looks beautiful.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #14: Perforated fabrics. While perforated material looks a bit rough it can actually be rather stylish if a designer knows how to put it right into an outfit. During Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion show we have seen a few examples of this technique and our favorite is by Giles and Chloe.

Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #15: One shoulder. We have seen just a few examples of one-shoulder look in Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collections but now it’s trendy again. Designers don’t only drape it they beautify it with pleats, embroidery and crystals.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #16: Peplum. Peplums have been seen a lot on the red carpet before, and now there are many of them on the runway featured on dresses, skirts, and trousers. Peplums look lovely but there is a problem with them as well. They add volume to your hips. It is all right if you are slim and don’t mind a little extra puff in that part of your body. In case you consider it a problem area peplums are to be avoided.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #17: Pleats. Pleats were trendy last spring and summer, they have somehow stayed with us during fall and winter and, to our surprise, pleats are to be still popular during Spring/ Summer 2012 season. But they won’t be as girly any more. Pleats of the Spring/ Summer 2012 are fewer, larger and softer. They come on dresses mostly and give those a womanly look.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #18: Print mix. Just like pleats print mix trend has come to us from the previous seasons. And it has also transformed. Now when designers mix prints they think of harmony though some still win from the contrast.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #19: Rounded shoulders. This trend is as ridiculous as the low-crotch one that we finally kissed goodbye in summer. Rounded shoulders don’t make you look leaner or sexier, they do quite the opposite thing. Still, it is a trend and there will be ladies to wear it.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #20: Sheer clothing. Sheerness became trendy long ago when someone decided that revealing too much flesh was great. Now we take it pretty normal and even like it. For Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion season designers offer us to wear sheer skirts which can be both floor or knee-length. They also suggest us trying transparent toppers. And if before people wore these to cover themselves from the rain from now on these would be worn no matter what the weather was.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #21: Summer suits. Summer suits can hardly be worn to a real office but they look so smart and stylish that ladies will still rock them. Made in a variety of colors and prints summer suits can come trimmed with lace which looks very cute. And while designers team those up with shirts and ties you can experiment with different items in your wardrobe to create the unique look.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #22: Total white. If for winter designers shows us the total black look for summer they reasonably offer the total white look.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Fashion Trend #23: Wide shorts. During last summer we all wore pleats and shorts. And we will wear both again. But pleats became softer and shorts got wider.

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[Amelia]

I thought we are over the one shoulder trend

[Veronica]

Now let's talk about Swimwear Trends For Spring/ Summer 2012

Vacation season is just around the corner which can make you both excited and a bit worried since you might have not planned your summer wardrobe yet. Here we are to help you. In this article you will find the list of TOP 8 Swimwear Trends as well as links to our best posts about Dress, Shoe, and Accessory Trends for Spring/ Summer 2012.

With the weather getting nicer and nicer we all start dreaming about those happy days when we can stay off work and spend a few hours lying on the beach and thinking about nothing. But before that happens we should think about what to fill our wardrobes with to make the vacation season totally unforgettable. Here are the Swimwear Trends everyone is going to stick to this summer:

Swimwear Trend #1: Prints

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All kinds of prints will look amazing on swimsuits. But florals, wild and tribal prints as well as geometrical ones will be hotter than ever. Python, leopard, stripes, zigzags and kaleidoscopic prints can be great options.

Swimwear Trend #2: One-shoulder

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Just as one-shoulder dresses become more popular these days swimsuits in the same style will keep appearing in both exclusive designer collections and ranges of more affordable brands.

Swimwear Trend #3: Cut out

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Cut out bathing suits are very sexy which makes them incredibly popular with girls seeking attention or those who have perfect bodies and are not afraid to demonstrate them.

Swimwear Trend #4: Sequins

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If you love sparkling clothes you might as much get attracted to shining swimwear pieces which will be a hit on the beach this season. Sequins will be everywhere, in all colors, complemented with beading, crystals and embroidery.

Swimwear Trend #5: Monotone

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Monotone bikinis will always be among favorites with women. During Spring/ Summer 2012 season pastel tones, orange and white hues will dominate. Look for pieces with interesting details to avoid looking boring on the beach.

Swimwear Trend #6: Retro

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Retro is again in fashion. While men don’t really find high-wasted bottoms and full-coverage tops very appealing you can wear a retro-inspired bikini or a one-piece suit to cover your problem areas and feel comfortable in any situation.

Swimwear Trend #7: Ruffles

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Ruffles have been everywhere on the runway which explains why there are so many of them in swimsuit fashion. They aren’t bad and look sweet. But stay away from them if you want to look slimmer, especially in the hip area.

Swimwear Trend #8: Bandeau

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Bandeau bikinis look amazing on women with small breast but as soon as someone with fuller bust tries to pull this style off they inevitably fail. Support is not what bandeau top can promise you. This is a hot trend but be wise and think twice before you decide to wear it.

These are the trends the fashion industry tells us to wear but we have to repeat it just once again – you should consider your body type before buying a swimsuit. Think of your proportions and areas you would like to eventuate and hide. Then make a decision. Good luck with that, ladies!