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Resort 2012 Fashion Trends: The Lace Trend falls back into spring

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Lace has been a huge trend from the runways since spring 2011. Lace embellishment, overlays and edgings have been popping up throughout the year on apparel, shoes, handbags and even jewelry. As lace is found throughout stores for the fall season, it is also popping up in resort collections for 2012. Not only has lace been found in cruise resort 2012 collections, the garments have already appeared on the red carpet by the likes of Anne Hathaway!

Since resort/cruise collections are usually a snapshot into spring, it is safe to say lace will continue well into 2012. In fact, lace has already been spotted in the spring 2012 collections which have graced the runways in Berlin and Sydney. This means one of the best investment purchases a Fashion-savvy shopper can make right now is to buy lace. Anything lace!

There are many ways to wear the lace trend right now and into the upcoming seasons. If you love lace go for a lace overlay gown or dress such as the one Anne Hathaway is wearing from the resort 2012 Alexander McQueen collection in the photo below. Another way to wear lace is to use it as an accent. Why not pair lace high heels with a solid black dress?

Jewelers have also latched onto the lace trend with either fabric incorporated into the overall design of a piece or metal forced into the shape or pattern of lace. The one thing to remember when purchasing a lace item for the lace trend is to look for an item you can wear in any weather with the addition of a jacket or scarf for cooler weather. Or make it easy and choose an accessory! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

 

lace trend by bayareafashionista featuring a lace cuff bracelet

Fall 2011 Fragrance Trends: Heavier perfumes-new designer and perfumer launches

 in Beauty / Fragrance / Trends  tagged fall 2011 by

This fall might be one of the first seasons in recent history to have a large amount of legendary designers and perfumers launch either their first fragrance or a new fragrance which strays from other fragrances in the brands collection. As fragrances trend towards heavy florals, bold spices and gourmand scents, designers and perfumers have been following suit by creating fragrances which can be enjoyed by people close to the person wearing the perfume, rather than producing the “skin scents” which enjoyed popularity for the past decade.

The fragrance trends have been slowing moving towards heavier compositions in the past two years and this fall the trend is exploding. In addition to classic fragrances which already have a heavier fragranceexperience, new fragrance launches are combining heavy florals and gourmand notes in a move towards sharing one’s fragrance experience with others.

The main heart notes which are gaining popularity and being seen for fall include jasmine, amber, vetiver, spices and gourmand combinations with vanilla, caramel, honey and chocolate. With a move towards heavier fragrance trends, shopping for a new fall scent this season may be a little daunting. We have compiled a “Top Five” list to help get you started:

 

  1. Prada Candy: This is a medium-heavy gourmand which can easily be shared by those around you. The dessert-like fragrance experience is light-hearted and sweet; a stark move away from the lighter florals and green notes used in past Prada scents.
  2. CREED Royal-Oud: Iconic perfume house CREED is launching their own Oud based scent; a rising trend in fragrances. Oud is a warm and luxurious fragrance note which is anything but shy and offers a heavier fragrance experience; making it perfect for fall.
  3. Nocturne Alchemy Temple NA: This boutique fragrance is warm, mixing florals, spices and woods while offering a medium-heaviness fragrance experience which evokes a sense of the Sahara Dessert and makes you long for a tour of the Great Pyramids.
  4. Balenciaga Paris L’Essence: Flanker fragrance to the original and lighter Balenciaga Paris, L’Essence infuses a combination of violet, vetiver and moss offering a heavier green floral with a warm, vetiver base which is heavier and more bold than the original; yet offering a fresh zing from the green top.
  5. Chanel No.5: This classic scent may already be in your fragrance collection. The amber base and familiar scent offers a medium strength fragrance experience; making it the ideal transition fragrance for those who have been living in skin scents for the past decade.

 

While shopping for the perfect fall fragrance, be sure to look for heavier versions of what you already enjoy; this will help ease you into a heavier fragrance experience. If you are ready for a change, go for a scent that is completely different from what you normally wear. Generally gravitate towards florals? Why not try a gourmand! The one thing to look for in your new fall fragrance is a slight trail you can leave behind when you pass by; keep people wanting more 

 

fall fragrances by bayareafashionista featuring an orange flower perfume

Fall 2011 Shoe trends: The Loafer Pump

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged fall 2011 / high heels / loafer pumps / winter 2012 by

Shoes styles for fall 2011 are not too much different than the shoe styles we have been seeing over the past several seasons. There are platform pumps, two-tone colored pumps, ankle straps, open toe booties, lace up boots and shades of rose, burgundy and plum. There is one shoe style for fall which is fresh and new, giving Fashionistas a flashback to the mid and late 1990’s; the Loafer Pump.

In the mid to late 1990’s the Loafer Pump was found in everyone’s closet. The versatile shoe was being worn in various styles including penny loafers, oxfords, Mary Janes and classic tassels. The fashion world loved the Loafer Pump since it was heavy enough to be worn with pants yet sleek enough to be paired with a skirt suit or dress.

For fall 2011 the style is back and it is taking store shelves by storm. Everywhere a fall shopper looks the Loafer Pump is calling and telling shoe lovers they need a pair. This season’s Loafer Pump is being shown in a variety of colors as well as color blocking. There are classic penny loafers and styles with tassels as well as designer interpretations of the shoe.

The fabulous thing about a pair of Loafer Pumps is that they can be worn with almost anything; making them the perfect shoe for business travel as well as any vacation. It is always easier to pack one pair of shoes rather than five!

When shopping for a Loafer Pump this season, look for more classic and neutral styles which can carry you into 2012. There is a good chance the Loafer Pump, being new on the scene, will continue for many seasons to come. By making a neutral investment this season, you will find the shoes pay for themselves over the next few years. Happy shopping and stay fabulous