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Spring & Summer 2011 Fashion Trends

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Spring is closing in and it is time to start preparing for the 2011 spring fashion season. Recent fashion shows indicate a lot of new and fun girls 2011 spring and summer fashion trends. Whether it is a sleek retro dress or short spring jacket, it is time to start talking seasonal fashion.

I scanned the Internet and compiled a list of some of the most popular spring 2011 and summer fashion trends for girls and women. Most of these came from fashion shows this past fall while some come from bloggers who have their fingers on the pulse of fashion.

One popular spring 2011 trend is floral patterns. Floral patterns on girls dresses, pants, jackets, blouses, and fitted blouses are sure to be popping up everywhere over the spring and summer. A lot of these floral patterned short dresses and long dresses look like something out of a late 1960s movie.

Think retro/hippy flower wear and you are talking 2011 trends.

Another trend is denim. Don’t go crazy on the denim but fashionable denim shorts for women will be very popular this spring and summer. In addition to the denim, stripes with little graphics will be a popular girls tee as well this season. The bolder the better with your denim selection as far as colors go.

Sleek and slinky dresses with a 1970s look are also back in style this spring and summer. Satin dance dresses which look like they can be worn for parties, galas, events, or dinner parties are back in style. Ink emerald and sapphire are the preferred dress colors for these simple or special occasion dresses. Buy dresses now and take a trip down memory lane this summer and spring.

Full skirts are back in style for 2011. Once again think retro 1970s era and you will be dressing for 2011. These full skirts were popular in the 70s and have made a return to pop fashion. These short skirts are also popular among men who love checking out women in full skirts. They are sexy and leave a little to the imagination which is perfect if you are trying to turn heads. Choose from long, sheer, short, or fuller full skirts.

Wide pants are also a popular fashion statement this spring and summer. 2011 is looking more like 1971 with these trends, so go through your mother’s attic and you may find a stylish outfit. These pants have a high trouser with a wide leg. These wide pants are surely spring/summer 2011 fashion trend that will turn heads.

These are just a few of the hot trends for spring/summer 2011 girls fashion. Happy summer!

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How to Get the Latest Look from the Catwalk Fashion Shows – Sunglass Trends for Summer 2011

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Sunglasses are one of those indispensable accessories that can transform the entire image of a person. The latest catwalk shows highlight that the designers are creating daring sunglasses that turn old-fashioned pieces of clothing and looks into new trends and extending their shelf life for years. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for sunglasses for a business look, sports wear, or a bold and ultra-trendy look, the market has many high-end brands for you to choose from.

 

This year, 2011 too has introduced some unique sunglasses trends that are different from the other years. From glamorous cat’s eye shapes to candy colors good enough to eat this season is about having fun with your shades. Big bold frames are still making a huge splash on runways with the Ray Ban Wayfarer trend crossing over into many brands reinventing a very similar retro look.

 

Retro Look

The 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s look is making a comeback.

Considered highly fashionable, this look is showcased by many top designer brands this spring/summer. Bold, round retro sunglasses are highly in demand mainly due to their high competitive prices and quality. Retro sunglasses can be found in all shapes and sizes from many top designers with Ray Ban still leading the pack but many more designer brands can be found by searching to buy sunglasses online.

 

Funky New Designs

Prada showcased some big, bold and funky new styles in their runway shows in Milan, both embracing precisely round lenses. A colorful play on geek glasses, with exaggerated flat frames and accenting outlines typifies one style. The second look is uniquely Prada with large summery white frames of asymmetrical color swirls and elegant scrolls extending from the temple along the frame’s arm. To get the latest look check out many online sunglasses store for the most competitive prices for Sunglasses.

 

Eco Trends

Sunglass fashion is also branching into nature, quite literally, with sunglasses made of wood emerging as the latest trends in eco-luxury. A funky new brand, Shwood Eyewear, have turned the Ray Ban Wayfarer style into eco fabulous with their range of wood sunglasses. Looking cool and saving the planet at once, it doesn’t get much better than that.

 

So wherever you’re located in the world sunglass fashions for this spring/summer are sure to hit your part of the globe whether it be sunglasses USA, sunglasses UK or Sunglasses Australia the trends are worldwide.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011: Sexiest Show of The Year (Pictures)

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

The sexiest fashion show of the year, 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, has taken place on 9 November in New York City following a full year to plan. The event was better than ever this year thanks to performances of Kanye West, Maroon 5, and Nicki Minaj rocking the runway while the models pranced out in a slew of sexy get-ups.

The army of Victoria’s Secret Angels includes 38 models in total including such iconic names as Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Aldridge, Adriana Lima, Karlie Kloss, Doutzen Kroes, Erin Heatherton, Chanel Iman, Behati Prinsloo and Lindsey Ellingson. The $ 12 million show features six different themes such as Ballet, Super Angels, Passion Play, Angels Aquatic, I Put a Spell on You, and Club Pink.

Highlighting the annual and most expected event is long-time Angel favorite Miranda Kerr strutting the stage in a stunning $ 2.5 million 142 carat Fantasy Treasure Bra

Miranda Kerr walks on the runway at the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City on Wednesday (November 9)

Miranda Kerr is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable Angels of all times

Miranda Kerr makes the comeback on 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway with picture-perfect form

The Australian Angle, who gave birth to adorable baby boy Flynn in 2011, claimed that continuous breastfeeding for helping her get into shape

Kerr’s amazing wing is seen from the back

Fabulous Adriana Lima, who is known captivating the catwalk, said that it is her most favorite wing ever

The super-svelte brunette bombshell looks flawless in this teeny bra and panty set

Nine days prior to the show, Adriana took up a liquid-only diet and strict workout routine. In the last 12 hours before the big event, she even quitted her liquid intake all-together

Alessandra Ambrosio hits the catwalk during the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City in one 30-pound pair of gold wings with more than 100,000 sparkling Swarovski crystals. Ambrosio said, “It’s really heavy. When I first put it on, I almost fell back, that’s how heavy it was”

The barely clad beauty looks angelic in the catwalk

In order to make her televised stroll go as smooth as possible, Ambrosio started gaining weights and targeting her arms and back weeks ago to carry what she called the “most spectacular” wings ever of the shows

The 28-year-old songstress Nicki Minaj performs her hit song “Super Bass” as 38 models heated up the runway. She wears a leather corset, mirrored shrug and hand-painted graffiti-style skirt for her time on stage

Model Izabel Goulart heats up the runway Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on November 9, 2011

A new model walks the runway during the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York

The Angles rock 2011 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York

Chanel Iman had to put on weight in order to look her very best for today’s show. She said during an interview, “I’m always the opposite of everything”

All angles rock the stage with Nicki Minaj

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and his supermodel girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna perform together during Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011

 

Models Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima pose on the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011

 

Victoria’s secret fashion show 2011

 

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