Monochrome Fashion is Back!

Monochrome Fashion Trends

 

Monochrome might sound basic, but it’s a classic palette that never grows old fashion. For monochrome was given a huge comeback on the major catwalks. Design houses including Markus Lupfer, Malene Birger and Balmain have used the monochrome look for their collections as we see on the pictures.

Black and white monochrome looks are one of the few real trends in women and men’s fashion. Monochrome is one of the simplest, most chic of looks to work whatever the year. Monochrome never fails to gain attention when done well.

Monochrome is easy for creating a fairly effortless travel wardrobe, and it can be given the lift of the moment with a bright accessory taken straight from the latest colour trend chart. If colour blocking with paintbox colours is not for you, then go monochrome.



Think neutral. Think black with white. Think of alternating all black or all white garments with the opposite contrasting accessories. Accessories can be the key to getting this look so easily.
This fashion look is always smart, crisp and frequently fun as designers come up with new ways of reworking the yin and yang of black and white.

The monochrome look also lends itself to the nautical clothes trend which designers celebrate every year. Whilst nautical clothes are also a true trend for the modern woman, the underlying trend is the simplicity of monochrome. This dark against light, black with white monochrome fashion look is classic, and the perfect choice right now for anyone with a financially critical wardrobe budget.
Monochrome is capsule dressing and will stretch that tight budget. Long after coloured garments have faded into last season’s oblivion you will still be able to wear monochrome classics that stand the test of time.

You may still think that simply wearing black and white together is the recipe for a boring and dark look for next season, thanks to the runway, there are always new and inspired ways to freshen up the look. With its bold statement and ability to turn heads, there are very few other styles that will make as much of an impact as monochrome.

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By Michele Madhock

With all of last week's fashion buzz focused on Fall trends from New York Fashion Week, it's easy to forget that Spring actually comes first - and we're about ready to banish the Winter blahs by getting a head-start on spring trends. Here are the five styles we think you'll be after this Spring, and how you can get them now.



Peep-Toe Booties

Add a peep-toe to your cold-weather bootie and it's basically ready for spring. Pair these peep-toes with skinny pants or your favorite short dress for a cool counterpoint to Spring's floaty fabrics. We like these cut-out and grommet booties by Boutique 9 ($179.95) for their rock-and-roll quality. Plus, you can wear them with colored tights while it's still cool out.




Feathers

Toned-down feathers are one of our favorite ways to add texture this Spring. You can throw on this breezy feather top from Patterson J. Kincaid ($52) with a pair of sleek skinny jeans and a blazer, or dress it up with a simple miniskirt and pair of sparkly earrings.



Asymmetrical Dresses

Celebrities have been rocking the one shoulder look all over the red carpets, and we're thinking of trading in our standard black dresses for a bright daytime version of this style - this yellow Victoria's Secret number ($68) is sweetly sexy.




Lingerie-Inspired

Spring lines were full of lacy camis, slips and even tap shorts that might make you question whether they belong over or under your clothes. We'd prefer to just hint at the trend with a lace lined tank like this one ($101.99) - wear it under a blazer or with super dark jeans for a night out.
See more of the latest Spring fashion trends on SheFinds, or browse our favorite online sample sales for new deals every day.

About the author: Online Shopping Expert, Michelle Madhok is the Founder of SheFinds.com and MomFinds.com, online publications distributed via e-mail and blogs that help busy women everywhere shop the web for the latest beauty and style finds.

Fashion Trends For Spring 2012

Let's start out with what's up with fashion color trends...

The big color trend for 2012 spring/summer is mint green... Yes you read right - mint green is the biggest color trend for the up coming season. The racks will be full of fashions that all done up in a soft whimsical version of mint green .

Another color trend being you will see this spring, especially in handbags and shoes is neon's. Such as bright blues, yellows, greens, oranges, and hot pinks.

Do you Crochet? Well it's back... Crochet vests are big this spring, maybe you can look to the back of your closet . maybe you might have a bit of a crochet number lurking.

The color that jumps out at the head of the line for this spring when it comes to neon shades, is orange! Less face it there is no other color that can make a loud fashion statement as bright orange. So need a new handbag or a great pair of shoes? Make it orange.

Belt bags are one of the great big trends... However, I am not talking "fanny packs'...Stick to the new small square flat belt bags - so cute, and less weight to carry on that shoulder.

Feet need a rest This spring kitten heels are big... The kitten heel is a good choice this spring. They are feminine, and classic, as well as comfortable.

Creamy neutrals, all done up to give you a very feminine look. Flowing pajama - styles, tunics. All meant to be classical, and again comfortable.

Think whimsical pattrens. From bird prints to deers, fruit, feathers, you name it, tops with whimsical prints are big. You will see everything from blouses to dresses all sporting Whimsical prints.

Stripes - Stripes seem to hold a place in fashion year after year. You can't go wrong wearing stripes, from head to toe...

High-Waisted flare pants are so big this spring... The pant that Katharine Hepburn made so popular, is back... I suggest you pair this style of pants with a great heel, just to give the old look a bit of flare. The new flare pant as a rule have loops for a skinny belt, so you can flash up the look with a flashy thin belt.

Mint IT's So Hot For Such A Cool Color

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Best Dressed Nominated Actress that Rocked It

3. Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton. I’ve had to define the color a few time today, it was blood orange, perhaps coral in some lights. Williams went all out in this strapless Louis Vuitton gown with layered frills, it was a perfect peplum.Michelle Williams Oscars 2012 2012 Oscars Best and Worst Dressed with Global News

2. Jessica Chastain wearing Alexander McQueen: Hmmmm, a gorgeous women in my favorite designer. There is no bad to be found here. The black contemporary gown was a bold choice but it paid off.Jessica Chastain 2012 Oscars Best and Worst Dressed with Global News

1. Octavia Spencer rocking Tadashi Shoji and Neil Lane jewels: Octavia (or her stylist) knows her figure and worked with the curves and bust to accentuate the right aspects of her physique and hide the others. Pure Glam.Octavia Spencer Tadashi Shoji 2012 Oscars Best and Worst Dressed with Global News


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Supermodel next generation: Crawford daughter fronts Young Versace

AFP Relax News – Mon, Jan 23, 2012

Following on from the launch of Young Versace's first store in Milan last month, the brand has unveiled its new advertising campaign with supermodel Cindy Crawford's 10-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber as the face.

Modeling designs adorned with the label's iconic Greek key motif, Gerber was shot by acclaimed fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, who have previously worked on campaigns for the likes of Gucci and Givenchy.

According to the fashion house's creative director Donatella Versace, Gerber proved she has inherited her famous mother's talent when modeling the collection, which is aimed at youngsters aged 0-12.

"Like her mother, Kaia has a very special gift," she explained in a release. "The camera really, really loves her.

"Having Cindy on-set for the shoot took me back to all the amazing Avedon shoots we worked on together. It was such a special treat watching Kaia walk in her mother's footsteps!"

Gerber, who is Crawford's daughter with former model Rande Gerber, is the latest in a recent spate of youngsters emerging as fashion's next generation.

Earlier this month designer Meg Matthews tweeted a photograph of her and British rocker Noel Gallagher's 11-year-old daughter Anais captured by Mario Testino. London-based Anais is signed with Select Model Management, and has already modeled for Paul Smith Junior. See her in the label's Autumn/Winter 2010 campaign here.

Other emerging faces for the future include Kate Moss's half-sister Lottie, who caught the world's attention as one of the bridesmaids at the supermodel's wedding back in July. The 13-year-old has already posed for her family's vintage clothing shop and has been captured by fashion photographer Andrea Carter-Bowman.