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Resort 2012 Fashion Trends

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As resort 2012 begins to roll onto store shelves, Fashionistas everywhere are getting a sneak peek into what will be hot for spring 2012. Some of resort 2012’s biggest trends are also going to be hot for spring 2012; why not get a jump start on the new trends!

Bold, Bright, Neon Colors: The color trend continues and resort 2012 is bringing every shade under the rainbow to the forefront in bright, bold and neon hues in order to allow everyone to get noticed. Neutrals step aside, tis’ the season to be bold!

Floral Prints: Prints are huge for spring 2012 and are making their presence known early on in the resort collection. Floral prints are presenting themselves in a variety of forms including, but not limited to, painterly, small flowers, colorful and splashy flowers and of course, classic florals reminiscent of Laura Ashley in the 1980’s.

The High Neckline: One of the biggest trends appearing in the resort collections is the high neckline. Over the past few seasons necklines have varied; without one particular neckline capturing the attention of the fashion world. Resort 2012 brings a new neckline front and center; literally 

The neckline dominating the resort 2012 attire is a high neckline in the form of a crew-neck or boat-neck. While v-necks, cowl-necks and asymmetrical necklines are still fabulous for resort, the high neckline is instantly becoming the ultimate neckline for the season. The perfect high neckline starts right at the collarbone and appears on a body-conscious silhouette.

The Colored Handbag: Step aside boring black bag! While colorful handbags have been hot since last spring, the bright accessory is stepping things up a notch for resort 2012 and spring 2012. Pick your favorite color and you’re in like Flynn; literally!

The Bright Shoe: It is only natural that bright, bold and neon hued shoes step front and center for the resort 2012 season, after all, the handbags natural competitor for “Most Fabulous” is the shoe. The brighter the shoe, the hotter it is. Look for color blocking and shockingly bright colors. Tis’ the season to bring your best foot forward!

The Wedge Sandal: It’s baaaaaa-aaack! That’s right; your eyes are working correctly. While the wedge sandal took a hiatus a year or two back, they crept back into fashion in spring 2011 and are taking the resort 2012 world by storm. Wedges are being shown in cork, rope (espadrille), stacked wood, covered leather and some designers, such as Valentino, are even embellishing their wedges with rocker-chic studs. Love it!

Resort 2012 is a great time in the shopping calendar to snap up a few items for the warm weather months; or an exotic vacation during the cold winter season to a warmer location. When choosing items from the resort 2012 collections, look for styles which look good on, that you cannot live without and which will easily carry into spring 2012; happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Interview with handbag designer Rose Beck

 in General Fashion / Handbags  tagged fall 2011 / interviews / rose beck / winter 2012 by

Handbag designer Rose Beck creates classic handbags with unique and modern details which are innovative and simply stunning. Rose Beck took some time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions about her handbag collection and share her creative inspiration.

1)     What inspired you to become a designer?

The fascination of colors and materials, shapes, function and combinations

2)     The “Fantastico” clutch is amazing! What was your inspiration behind the design?

My inspiration for this style was the opera house in Sydney. It’s strikingly organic and three-dimensional form calls to mind the image of a sailing ship or a cluster of shells. Surrounded by ocean, this masterpiece is a clear symbolof human intelligence.

3)     How is designing bags for men different than designing for a woman? Or is there a difference?

For me there is no difference. I love to design for men. I also men love design in addition to  function.

4) Is designing a bag for a technical gadget more challenging or easier than designing an everyday handbag?

In regards to designing my cases for iPads and iPhones; for technical gadgets you start with technical thinking, whereas with an everyday handbag the influence comes from many different sources – music, cinema, art, fashion, traveling, architecture,…

5)     What inspired you to add texture to your handbags?

I see handbags like an everyday sculpture, so I try to find always new and unusual surfaces.

6)     Do you think you might expand into other accessories or apparel someday?

I can imagine designing shoes someday

To learn more about Rose Beck and her collection, please visit rosebeck.at

*Special THANK YOU to Rose Beck for taking the time to speak with me about her inspiration and handbag collection.

*Original version of this article was written and published by Cathy on Examiner.com
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LisaBerck handbags: created from a miracle

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LisaBerck designs an amazing collection of handbags; both her patented “B Bag” which is a cross body, mini bag designed to carry essentials, hands-free, as well as more traditional and on-trend handbags such as hobos. Interestingly enough, Lisa Berck did not set out to become a handbag designer by trade; she “accidentally” became one.

Lisa Berck worked as a sales manager for a construction equipment company where she enjoyed a good salary and job security. Unfortunately, she was injured while on-site at work and was forced to go on disability as well as endure daily pain. To make matters worse, Lisa Berck was soon diagnosed with more than one disease as well as other physical injuries. She was in pain and not feeling very healthy. To lift her spirits and keep herself as healthy as possible, she and her husband began taking short walks in 2009. Lisa Berck discovered that it was impossible to find a handbag for her walks which was small and hands-free yet convenient enough to carry her keys, cell phone and ID card.

This need for a mini bag which was lightweight and hands-free, inspired Lisa Berck to cut up a patent leather handbag from her closet and design her own bag. The result? An amazing handbag which was soon highly sought after by anyone who saw her wearing it. She began making the handbags for friends and then turned it into a viable business which is growing every month!

LisaBerck’s handbags and “B Bags” have become a favorite of celebrities and Fashionistas everywhere. The detachable chain strap on the “B Bags” is easy to adjust and allows the handbag to be worn cross body or as a shoulder bag. Lisa Berck’s collection is unique yet still on-trend for the fall season with the use of metallics and highly sought-after embellishments such as tassels. All of her handbags are made from fine lambskin, suede and leather. For more information about Lisa Berck handbags, please visit lisaberck.com

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