Summer Trends and Tips for 2012:)

  Summer Trends of 2012!

It's been a while, but I'm back! These are the hottest trends of the summer! and personally my favorites too of course:)

*Tip = tips for pairing or great things to look for~! 

** = extras

*Trending = outfit "trends" basically.

Collars:

Yup, they've been around since last winter, but it's cool. Currently collars of every kind are popping up everywhere, from casual shirts to formal and sheer to t-shirt material-y! They span from cute to pulled together prep or even uber intense lol, and best of all, there's a whole variety of 'em too. One of my favorite trends, hence the many pictures...:)

This is a very versatile collared shirt from bai e shop! (I'll post the links to these websites below if you want to check them out~) This shirt can pull off the casual or semi-formal look; the different materials of the collar and the crochet/lace shirt totally makes it pop, and paired with the same color family high-waisted shorts gives it a clean-cut look.

* Tip: a belt pulls it all together as a nice transition:)

An example of a casual collared shirt. The crochet collar complements (so many c's lol) the graphics to sport a cutesy look, and it gives off a summery vibe when paired with a muted floral skirt. 

*Tip: You might think the floral and graphics would be overkill, but with small print+one big print, it balances out quite well:)

Who said collars are only for shirts! Here's a cute polka-dot ruffley/eyelet collar dress! 

*Tip: drawstring cinches in the waist

Denim "collar" tank with sheer chiffon material! Awesome contrast for a toned down edgy look. Great with leggings or skinnies to balance out the flow of the shirt.

*Trending: One of this summer's major trends is all about "flowy/loose" pieces and outfits! 

Collars...bejeweled...YES! This necklace makes the collar super portable and great to layer over your basic shirts 'n tees. 

*Trending: Ultra layers. Hey! Collars are build-able too! Take a peter pan collared dress and layer a sweater or a round-necked cardigan over it = slouchy cute:)

Cut-out Shoulders

A casual-izing semi-sexy look; it shows a bit skin, but not too much, just a "peekaboo!" Blast to the past with a favorite decade trend:)

When I saw this shirt, I was like "LOVE"! It takes the collar, print, and cut-out shoulder trend and mixes them all together for instant awesome-ness! 

*Tip: The polka dot top paired with gingham shorts comes together nicely because a "base-color" that both pieces share is black, so the two don't clash:) Plus with the oxfords and lace socks, the outfit comes off as casual sweet.

A basic, bohemian vibe, cutoff shoulder top.

This cutout shoulder tunic has really cool sleeves and the bright mint green screams summer fun:)

*Trending: Bold and bright colors! This shirt brings two trends together. Use a belt if you want to keep your waist line.

**Couldn't find an example, but cut-off shoulder blouses are great too! So cute!

Prints

Whoo! Small prints are big this summer! They can be super casual or formal depending on what kind of material they lay on, although most of the time, their cuteness makes things casual...but cute! Oh, and polka dots and stripes are here to stay~ yey! 

Printed "flowy shorts" are up next! All these prints are soooo cute~ lolololol.

*Tip: Pair with a "less busy" top because the bottom is already very animated. I would go for more of a basic top or a simple collared tank.

*Trending: Go for the flowy look with a sheer blouse (but nothing too slouchy or loose or you'll just look sloppy). If you want to stick to traditions, wear a fitted tank and tuck it in.

A casual summer dress with kitty patterns and a crochet collar! Double win!

*Trending: pastel colors or "dusty" pinks and blues. 

*Tip: nudes and pastels work well together! Put on a nude belt and nude heals to complete the summery look:)

Pleats

Baby, these are HUGE this spring and summer! All I gotta say, love the accordion pleats and sheer together, it's awesome. 

Pleated blouse with lace accents are sweet are cute! Also, I love the buttons running down the shirt...I dunno why, they're just adorable:)

This dress is so cute, something I would wear for a tea party or something...lol. But anyways, love the lace "overlay-shawl" over the pleated skirt; it again brings somewhat of a "contrast" of different materials, although they are from similar "trend families" (I dunno how to explain that...sorry...). 

*Trending: Lace is still here, I think it will be a trend to stay around for a while:)

Pleats and dot prints! 

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That's it for today, four big summer trends! Hope you liked the clothes and the tips:)

From,

Isabella 

Pictures are from: Bai e Shop and Forever 21.