GTG's Spring 2012 Fashion Trend Report

It's springtime again, although it already feels like summertime for those of us living in the Magic City.

Spring means two things:

(1) it's time to clean out our closets from the fashion articles of fall's past (to make room for happy colorful spring fashion, of course!)

and

(2)  it's time for my spring fashion trend reports!

This year's trend report is going to be a little different. As usual you'll get the hottest trends of the moment, and in addition I'm going to feature a splurge item vs. a steal item for each trend. So fun, right?!


The Trends:

• Athletic Chic- Huge trend as seen on the runways of Helmut Lang and Vera Wang. What I also like about these two choices is that they both incorporate neon colors as well as the athletic trend into a very cute and wearble dress.

Splurge: Michael Kors Wetsuit Dress

Steal: Forever 21 Zipper Front Colorblock Dress

• Neons- It's almost like a blast from our childhood pasts, but right now there's nothing as hot as rocking neon colors. One of the most fun ways to rock this trend is with skinny jeans.

Splurge: J Brand 811 Mid Rise Skinny Jeans

Steal: Asos Skinny Jeans

• Florals- We've been seeing a resurgence of ladylike looks and something that is synonymous with being a lady is florals.

Splurge: Alice and Olivia Marie Ruffle Bottom Dress

Steal: ModCloth Skip to my Luau Dress

• Crop Tops- Peek-a-boo! I see some skin. Ladies, this is a trend that not all of us can get away with. I'm still jealous of SJP when she wore it on SATC about a decade ago. Aside from needing a toned tummy you'll also need an "I can do wear anything I want and look great in it" attitude!

Splurge: Missoni Cropped Crochet Top

Steal: Forever 21 Crop Abstract Top

• Tangerine- Not only was Tangerine Tango named Pantone's color for 2012, but it's the hottest  color to wear this season.

Splurge: BCBG Cascade Front Jacket

Steal: Gibson Linen One Button Blazer

• Peplum Accents- One of my favorite trends from last season! It's even bigger now! I love peplum accents for their retro flair and the fact that they add curves to those of us who don't really have hips, while accentuating the curves of those who have natural hips.

Splurge: Jason Wu Peplum Skirt

Steal: Bebe Peplum Knit Pencil Skirt

• Pastel colors- are nature's way of letting you know that spring has arrived! So what better way than sporting the trend than in pretty pastel color shorts?

Splurge: Alice and Olivia Caddy Cuff Shorts

Steal: VS Hipster Cutoff Shorts

Happy Spring Shopping dolls!

Fashionably Yours,

GTG

"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn."- Hal Borland