Fashion trends of 2011

Fashion Trends, 2011: Fashion, they say, is ever-changing. But what's also true is that whats out of fashion today is back in tomorrow.

Here's some trends that are back in this year!

1. High-Waisted Pants: The high-waisted pants, once a die-worthy fad, slowly slipped out of style. For they were, of course, replaced by quite the opposite: Low waists. Low waists were in wherever you went. Especially with jeans. But high waisted pants have made their way right back into style! 

Wear: With tucked-in formal shirts. Make sure a good style and some large buttons highlight their presence. Frills do the trick. Accessories in large chunks are great. Peep-toes are the best heels with these pants! 

Want a pair? Here's a few good ones!

-Trousers W-L Main:

They're a good colour. Brown goes with a lot of things. They're flared at the bottom with wide pockets. Ideal for the pub, as well as the meeting! It's definitely well-budgeted, too!

What: Trousers W-L Main

Where: Mango, online store: http://bit.ly/hMuqkV

Price: $28.99

- Zara:

Nude is a great colour. It's the colour we dig this season. Especially in the formals arena. It's got a slight belt to tie along the side, with it. And it's definitely a chic buy. 

What: High waisted trousers. Ref Number: 2205/635

Where: Zara, http://bit.ly/eLZikv

Price: $69.90

2. Sequins: 

According to event planner and designer Tamika Brown, sequins have well made their way back into style. 'Especially with tops and dresses,' she says. And true, that is. Sequins are widely used by most designers. Recent spring collections of 2011, saw a lot of sequins. Famous designers like Donna Karan, to slightly younger brands like Forever 21: Everywhere, the sequins are an abundant dig.

Wear: As suggested, with tops and dresses.






- Sequin Shoulder LS Top: 




Sequins add an element to tops that are otherwise dull. It's the party element. One a top has some sequins, it's automatically in the 'going out' category. Couple it up with the most casual of jeans, and it still looks great- Even if it's just a hint of sequin!

What: Sequin Shoulder LS Top

Where: Forever 21, http://bit.ly/gi1Ov0







- Slip Dress with Sequined skirt


This one is for the nights of long-lasting glamour! Among the partying and the dancing, is the bling. C'est extraordinaire! Jazz yourself up a bit: After all, no amount of glamour is ever less!

What: Slip Dress with Sequined Skirt

Where: DKNY, http://bit.ly/a65dGe

Price: $97.99



- Short Sleeve Sequined Tee:

This, is by far the hottest, yet the plainest sequined tee I've come across! It's got that element of glamour, and it's super-gorgeous. You can't do without this one! It's available in white, black, dark blue, silver and nude!

What: Short Sleeve Sequined Tee

Where: DKNY, http://bit.ly/dYYjPI

Price: $89.00

3. Layers: 

Layers are big this season. Not just in the designers' arena, but also when it comes to street style and party dressing. Starting as a matter of convenience, layers are now a style statement. In the winters, of course. But layers we love. Not so surprisingly, layers were a big concern for fashion magazines as well. Articles on carrying those layers off with style were quite in abundance.

Wear: Long-sleeved tees, thin pullovers, sleeveless jackets, mufflers- all make for great layers.


-GAP, has a section dedicated entirely to layered clothing! If you love layers, this is the place for you: http://gap.us/fxTLjQ


- Cardigan with cloth pockets:

It's smart- to say the very least. Long sleeves and an open-front buttoned cardigan. That's the first thing in layers. Being a neutral colour, it goes with most everything.

What: Cardigan with cloth pockets

Where: Zara, http://bit.ly/g7i9MM




4. Power Shoulders:

This being the era of the confident, bold woman, the power shoulders had to be back. Not everybody can carry these off well. It's for the independent woman with that strong personality. Walk into meetings with that confidence and the power in your shoulders: There's nothing you can't achieve. And that's the reason they're so dearly loved. We like the bold. And when it's a woman who's going out to get the world: all the better!

Wear: Accessories are the biggie with power shoulders. Use statement necklaces, chunk jewelry and large accessories! High waists look super with power shoulders!


-Vintage Evening Elegant Dress:

A dress with a highlighted, puffed shoulder area? There's nothing more chic when it comes to power shoulders! The golden emphasizes the big shoulders, giving it an air of power. This dress wins all hearts!

What: Vintage Evening Elegant Dress

Where: Modcloth, http://bit.ly/ep9Bcb

Price: $49.99

Spring 2011

Spring trends 2011 bring so many light colours around: The frills, colours and floral prints are all such a pleasant change from the dull winter fashion.

Designers often give one collection for spring and summer. Surprisingly though, summer fashion is always different from spring fashion. Summer always brings along a frenzy of bright and bold colours. Spring, on the other hand, marks light colours, subtle and soft.
So obviously, spring fashion differs from summer fashion.

Here's what you must know of Spring 2011 Trends- The basics as well as the designers: 


Basics: Street style this spring!


1. Scarves: So the winter is out, but theres that chill in the air. Besides, the mufflers are replaced with those scarves. Scarves are essential to spring, even though they're all but forgotten in summer!


2. Plain White Tee: Plain white t-shirts are an essential spring item. Choose a style that fits you best. The reason these tees are a must is that they're used as a base. Spring calls for loads of accessories, which only look best on plain t-shirts! 

3. Thin knee-length skirt: We need something for that casual lunch with the girls don't we? Knee-length skirts that are thin and printed look great with a smart top and scarf. They're ideal for they're great with flip-flops as well!

4. Bellies: Bellies are the shoe for spring. They're pretty and girly. Subtle colours go well with everyday clothing. They look ideal with those airy, free clothes!

5. Accessories: Spring fashion, especially Spring fashion 2011 is all about accessories! Whether theyre scarves or handbags, shoes or beads- they're all in! Light colours, of course.

Designers: Spring-Summer designer collections 2011 were a complete contrast from this year's spring street wear and style. In fact, designers were usually the first to excite over evening wear and dresses. Not this year! his year's a whole new deal!

1. Formals: Formals dominated all spring collections this year. The craze for formal attire only struck this season and every designers had certain looks devoted entirely to formals. If you're up for some designer clothing shopping, you ought to know you're in for some serious confusion! They're in much abundance,
you just wouldn't be able to make up your mind! Louise Vouitton has a great formal outfits collection this year!

2. Bold colours: Surprisingly, the bold colours were a big demand. Most designers preferred bright colours over the lighter ones. All up for the fiery reds and the blaring blues, most collections were a riot of strong colours! Gucci's Spring- Summer 2011 collection has strong use of blue, gold, orange and green! C'est bold for the bold woman!

3. Sharp cuts: Sharp cuts found their way in, this year. Everybody was up for some crisp dressing. Tight cuts made for edgy dresses and skirts. Baggy is out, cuts are in! Gucci's collection, as with many other designers, went all-out for sharp cuts and corners.