shiny and bright

For our final Real Life Runway post, lets examine two wearable and affordable spring trends

Pretty In Pink

The Spring runway was covered in suits in all different sizes and pretty pink hues including hot pink shorts, light cropped blazers, tailored trousers and bright boyfriend blazers name a few.

Spring 2012

The inspiration?

McJagger

Peplum Party

For our 8th day of the 12 days of 2012, lets celebrate another new spring trend!

Peplum shirts, skirts and dresses were all over the spring runway.

Spring 2012: Jason Wu, Thakoon and Rodarte 

Some of the prettiest spring peplums came from one of my designer favorites: Jason Wu

 Jason Wu Spring 2012

2012, the Year of Pattern

2012 is the year of pattern in more ways then one!

As 2011 was the year of color at Kate Spade, now 2012 is the year of pattern, starting with january as a month filled with stripes.

Other patterns such as polkadots and fun florals will be featured throughout the year.

New Year, New Wardrobe

A new year is a new reason to go shopping! But before you hit the stores, take a glance at your guide to a fashionable 2012.

After re-reviewing some of the top designer's spring collections and reading up on the new year necessities as recommended by different fashion gurus, websites and brands I composited my favorites into list of 12 necessities for 2012.

"Glitter, shine, neon and brights are the key elements to a women's must-have fashion essentials in 2012"

--Bloomingdale's Fashion Accessories Director Brook Jaffe

12 days of 2012

Introducing...

A 12 part segment dedicated to bringing you the top trends for spring 2012!

Here's something small to start your year off right...

The "This is the year to..." Gold bangle from Kate Spade is the perfect way get inspired for 2012. I love wearing mine everyday with my other colorful bangles, looking down at it or hearing it clang against the others is a daily reminder to stick to my resolutions.