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Style Trends Spring 2012

Two major fashion trends that were big last season and continue to pop up everywhere you look are bright patterns or florals and studding detail. As we move into the warmer spring and summer months in South Africa we are seeing more dresses and skirts with pretty floral patterns, both brights and pastels. Floral Jackets are still a big fashion trend, with the main change being the lighter-weight fabric for spring/summer.

Stud detail is a trend which is big in all aspects of fashion, from accessories and shoes, to jackets and trousers. Gold spiked bracelets and rings adorn the wrists and fingers of the fashion forward and if gold is not your thing then you will also find these bracelets and rings in pretty pastels – perfect for spring/summer.

These are a few of the style trends that you will see in store at the moment and you can really bling-it-up and make a fashion statement or just subtly add an element of it in to your wardrobe for a bit of extra WOW!

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Look of the Week

My look of the week, chosen by one of my fashion interns, features the lovely Emma Watson. Looking super chic in her monochromatic ensemble, with über skinny black jeans and a structured white jacket. This is a style that I am particularly partial to myself. It is a very versatile look that can easily translate from a smart day look to a sexy evening outfit with the help of different accessories. You can tone this look down during the day by swopping the wedges for cute black pumps.

My favourite part of the outfit has to be her gorgeous Tom Ford wedge heels, the chunky chain detail around the ankle is bang on trend and peep-toes are also rather big this season.

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My Look of the Week

My look of the week features a gorgeous LBD from one of my favourite local boutiques, Jo Borkett. There is something so classic about a little black dress, it can be a time-less piece to buy and changed-up by adding different accessories.

I recently popped into their Cavendish store in search of a dress for an upcoming family wedding and instantly fell in-love with their latest spring collection. I did manage to find myself a pretty dress for the wedding but have my sights set on the little black dress above! It can be beautifully accessorised, as it is styled above with pops of bold pink ( as you know one of my fav colours).

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Glittery Clutch from Accessorize

I thought I would share this gorgeous glittery clutch with you, it is one of my latest accessory purchases from Accessorize. We have a family wedding happening next month and I eventually managed to find the perfect dress last week, at Jo Borkett in Cavendish Square. Needless to say the dress is but one piece of the puzzle, every outfit needs accessories and shoes! As luck would have it I found this beautiful clutch from Accessorize {just the right amount of bling!} the very same day! Now I am working on a pair of peep-toe nude wedges – if anyone has seen any please let me know! 🙂

Clutch Retail price: R399.00 Accessorize

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Look of the Week

My look of the week this week features an outfit from the Zac Posen Resort 2013 Collection. A collection featuring such grace and elegance, beautiful fabrics and understated glamour. I especially love the sleek and rather sexy skirt-suits that have become a big trend this season and a popular look in his Resort collection. The beautiful detail on the jacket neckline and sleeves bring this figure-hugging look to a new level. The sassy hour-glass styled skirt brings a bit of femininity and fun to the outfit. The magnificent beaded necklace completes the look amazingly and adds that necessary touch of drama!

For more from this stunning collection click the images below:

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Source: Vogue.com