Top Trends for Spring 2012 Series: Lace Gowns

Intro: I'm doing a 'Top Trends' series of blog posts of the top trends this Spring. I'm taking the trends and finding affordable 'trendy' clothes that you can find on the high street. I hope you enjoy this series and don't forget to comment if you like any of the clothes mentioned!

Lace Gowns

Obviously, lace gowns aren't for everyday wear. These pictures are just for admiring from afar... (at least, for me anyway!)

Junya Watanabe Archive Ruffle Dress - Polyvore £9,349

Marchesa Tulle and Lace Gown - Polyvore £5,855 £1,757

Osman Yousefzada Lace Gown With Underdress - Polyvore £1,525

Tadashi Shoji One Shoulder Lace Overlay Long Dress - Polyvore $388

It would be great if any international readers could comment below suggesting clothes websites that are more available to them. Because, although you can probably find most of the clothes I suggest elsewhere, I know some of the choices I pick aren't available to every country and I don't want to isolate anyone :) And if you can't or don't want to post a comment, email me at plumesdepaon.loveblogs@yahoo.co.uk, I'd love to hear from you!

Top Trends for Spring 2012 Series: Draped Pencil Skirts

Intro: I'm doing a 'Top Trends' series of blog posts of the top trends this Spring. I'm taking the trends and finding affordable 'trendy' clothes that you can find on the high street. I hope you enjoy this series and don't forget to comment if you like any of the clothes mentioned!

Draped Pencil Skirts

Long skirts were 'in' last year, but this year it's time for the draped pencil skirt!!

Twist Front Ponti Pencil Skirt - ASOS £35.00

Melinda Pleated Wrap Pencil Skirt - Boohoo £20.00

Belted Tulip Wrap Skirt - New Look £17.99

It would be great if any international readers could comment below suggesting clothes websites that are more available to them. Because, although you can probably find most of the clothes I suggest elsewhere, I know some of the choices I pick aren't available to every country and I don't want to isolate anyone :) And if you can't or don't want to post a comment, email me at plumesdepaon.loveblogs@yahoo.co.uk, I'd love to hear from you!

Top Trends for Spring 2012 Series: Interesting Shoulders

Intro: I'm doing a 'Top Trends' series of blog posts of the top trends this Spring. I'm taking the trends and finding affordable 'trendy' clothes that you can find on the high street. I hope you enjoy this series and don't forget to comment if you like any of the clothes mentioned!

Interesting Shoulders

 Those boring shoulders are so last year, now is the time for a much more interesting variety of shoulder designs, and they're all over the high street!

Animal Devore Asymmetric Dress - Topshop £100.00

Lace Bandage Bodycon by Dress Up Topshop - Topshop £45.00

Aysemetric Sleeve Dress by Dress Up Topshop - Topshop £75.00

Wrap Neck Chiffon Dress - Topshop £38.00

Petal Print Floaty Dress - Topshop £75.00

Stud Trim Bodycon Dress by Rare - Topshop £50.00

Flower Shoulder Dress By Rare Opulence - Topshop £175.00

It would be great if any international readers could comment below suggesting clothes websites that are more available to them. Because, although you can probably find most of the clothes I suggest elsewhere, I know some of the choices I pick aren't available to every country and I don't want to isolate anyone :) And if you can't or don't want to post a comment, email me at plumesdepaon.loveblogs@yahoo.co.uk, I'd love to hear from you!

Top Trends for Spring 2012 Series: Summer Suits

Intro: I'm doing a 'Top Trends' series of blog posts of the top trends this Spring. I'm taking the trends and finding affordable 'trendy' clothes that you can find on the high street. I hope you enjoy this series and don't forget to comment if you like any of the clothes mentioned!

Summer Suits

I have seen loads of light, summer suits in the high street recently, which ties in nicely with the pastel theme, although they aren't strictly for Spring. I've also included blazers on their own in this post, even though without trousers/a skirt/shorts they aren't really considered a suit...

Co-ord Fluid Blazer and Shorts - Topshop £95.00

Co-ord Fluid Blazer £60.00

Co-ord Fluid Shorts £35.00

Co-ord Pique Blazer and Shorts - Topshop £90.00

Co-ord Pique Blazer £55.00

Co-ord Pique Shorts £35.00

Black Stripe Ponte Jacket - River Island £45.00

Black Striped Trousers - River Island £30.00

Tangerine Boyfriend Blazer - Topshop £65.00

Light Orange Longline Blazer - River Island £55.00

Light Turquoise Longline Blazer - River Island £55.00

Lime Longline Blazer - River Island £50.00

It would be great if any international readers could comment below suggesting clothes websites that are more available to them. Because, although you can probably find most of the clothes I suggest elsewhere, I know some of the choices I pick aren't available to every country and I don't want to isolate anyone :) And if you can't or don't want to post a comment, email me at plumesdepaon.loveblogs@yahoo.co.uk, I'd love to hear from you!

Top Trends for Spring 2012 Series: Translucent Toppers

Intro: I'm doing a 'Top Trends' series of blog posts of the top trends this Spring. I'm taking the trends and finding affordable 'trendy' clothes that you can find on the high street. I hope you enjoy this series and don't forget to comment if you like any of the clothes mentioned!

Translucent Toppers

You can spot sheer blouses, crop tops and shirts everywhere now and here are some examples to inspire you...

Slit Back Chiffon Shirt - Topshop £36.00 

Knitted Sheer Stripe Tunic - Topshop £42.00 

Knitted Sheer Stripe Sweat - Topshop £42.00

Animal Print Pussybow Blouse - New Look £16.99

AX Paris Sheer Crop Top - New Look £25.00

 

It would be great if any international readers could comment below suggesting clothes websites that are more available to them. Because, although you can probably find most of the clothes I suggest elsewhere, I know some of the choices I pick aren't available to every country and I don't want to isolate anyone :) And if you can't or don't want to post a comment, email me at plumesdepaon.loveblogs@yahoo.co.uk, I'd love to hear from you!

Top Trends for Spring 2012 Series: Animal Print

Intro: I'm doing a 'Top Trends' series of blog posts of the top trends this Spring. I'm taking the trends and finding affordable 'trendy' clothes that you can find on the high street. I hope you enjoy this series and don't forget to comment if you like any of the clothes mentioned!

Animal Print

Leopard, tiger, zebra, snake... This Winter, animal print coats have been on trend and this has carried onto Spring, but with a twist! It's not just coats that have been transformed; tops, trousers, hats, dresses... You name it!

Lipsy Loves Pixie Lott Animal Print Floaty Strappy Jumpsuit - ASOS £60.00 £24.00

Tiger Print Ponte Skater Dress - New Look £24.99

Tiger Fuzzy Felt Top - New Look £21.99

Layers Paris Leopard Stripe Jumper - New Look £19.99 £11.99

Animal Print Blazer - New Look £29.99

Bright Animal Crop - Topshop £16.00

Tall Leopard Print Legging - Topshop £20.00

Zebra Shopper - New Look £17.99

Brown Leopard Print Oversized Floppy Hat - River Island £25.00

Animal Print Mid Platform Ankle Boots - Next £40.00

Snakeprint Peeptoe Shoes - New Look £24.99

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Brown

Coral

Turquoise

Animal Print Rosette Ballet Pumps - New Look £17.99

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Zebra

Leopard

Kandee Tigra Suede Boots - New Look £189.99

(love these shoes!)

It would be great if any international readers could comment below suggesting clothes websites that are more available to them. Because, although you can probably find most of the clothes I suggest elsewhere, I know some of the choices I pick aren't available to every country and I don't want to isolate anyone :) And if you can't or don't want to post a comment, email me at plumesdepaon.loveblogs@yahoo.co.uk, I'd love to hear from you!

Top Trends for Spring 2012 Series: One Shoulder

Intro: I'm doing a 'Top Trends' series of blog posts of the top trends this Spring. I'm taking the trends and finding affordable 'trendy' clothes that you can find on the high street. I hope you enjoy this series and don't forget to comment if you like any of the clothes mentioned!

One Shoulder

One shoulder dresses (or tops) are nothing special, but if you want to keep up with the latest trends, one shoulders are the way to go! (also, intricate and interesting shoulders are in fashion, but that's for another post...)

Khloe Lilly Print One Shoulder Wide Leg Jumpsuit - Boohoo £30.00

One Shoulder Dress With Draped Fit - ASOS £45.00 £13.00

Rare Chiffon Sleeve Embellished Cuff Dress - ASOS £39.00 £19.50

Paprika One Shoulder Georgette Dress - New Look £27.99 

Miranda Metalic Lace Batwing One Shoulder Dress - Boohoo £20.00 £15.00

Zuzi Zuzi One Shoulder Blue Print Dress - New Look £27.99

One Shoulder Bodycon Dress - River Island £25.00 £10.00

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Red

Dark Green

Grey Stripe

Red Ditsy Print One Shoulder Playsuit - River Island £18.00

Black One Shoulder Top - River Island £30.00

Pleated One Shoulder Top - ASOS £35.00 £8.00

GREAT DEAL!!! (and features pleats, another trend this season!)

There are hundreds (okay, not literally) of one shoulder dresses that I couldn't post because there are way too many if you visit this link and search for 'one shoulder dresses.'

It would be great if any international readers could comment below suggesting clothes websites that are more available to them. Because, although you can probably find most of the clothes I suggest elsewhere, I know some of the choices I pick aren't available to every country and I don't want to isolate anyone :) And if you can't or don't want to post a comment, email me at plumesdepaon.loveblogs@yahoo.co.uk, I'd love to hear from you!