Spring 2013 trends from the runway

The spring 2013 shows have ended and New York, London, Paris and Milan have left fashion fans around the globe eager for spring 2013 to begin hitting store shelves. The new warm weather season gave the world many new trends for spring 2013 as well as continuing trends from the spring 2012 season.
Here are a few trends, old and new, spotted on the spring/summer 2013 runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris which we can look forward to early next year.

Shoes:

1)      Flat soles

2)      Statement platform soles

3)      Sculpted heels

4)      Strappy styles

5)      Color blocking

6)      Pastels, bright colors and neutral tones

7)      Black and white

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Handbags:

1)      Bright colors

2)      Medium and small satchels

3)      The hobo handbag returns!

4)      Color blocking

5)      Plastic handbags

6)      Geometric patterns

7)      The shoulder bag returns!

8)      Clutches stay strong

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Jewelry:

1)      Big and bold

2)      Bright colors

3)      Floral designs

4)      Plastic materials

5)      1960’s influence

6)      Pearl and circle inspiration

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Apparel:

1)      Stripes

2)      Bright colors

3)      Longer hemlines

4)      Geometric patterns; i.e blocks, squares on Louis Vuitton runway

5)      Color blocking remains

6)      Neutrals: light beige/tan, whites

7)      Black and white

8)      Pastels

9)      Soft, flowing fabrics paired with structured handbags

10)   Ruffles

11)   Sport trend continues

12)   Florals continue

13)   Peplum continues

14)   Pencil skirts continue.

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Mon Mode purse hooks: finally a purse hook that works!

How many times have you purchased a purse hook only to have it break while holding your fabulous, brand new Valentino handbag? <<Hugs>> Unfortunately, we have been there.

Thankfully there is an amazing new handbag hook in town! The extremely strong yet sleek handbag hook from Mon Mode is nothing short of amazing! This heavy purse hook can handle the heaviest handbag you can think of. Not only is it strong, this beautiful purse hook also has a discreet mirror on it! Finally, no more leaving the dinner table with lettuce stuck in your teeth! Love that!

Mon Mode was gracious enough to send us a beautiful, lavender and grey snakeskin purse hook to test out, and we have to say, we are hooked! This durable hook was able to handle a large tote bag filled with purse essentials and a digital SLR camera! We thought the handbag and hook would fall off the table for sure; but we were wrong. Thankfully!

Mon Mode purse hooks are easy to use and fold neatly into a small jewelry pouch. The hooks come in a variety of beautiful colors and patterns to suit every Fashionista’s taste. The Mon Mode purse hook featured in these photos is priced at $75 and can be found online at MonModeGetHooked.com. The entire collection starts at $50.

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Pictured: c/o Mon Mode purse hook in lavender and grey snakeskin.
Handbag: Chanel “Puzzle Pieces” tote in black patent leather (past season)
Photo Setting: Santana Row

Photo credits: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2012©

Chanel spring 2013 Paris Fashion Week

Ah Chanel. Karl Lagerfeld has created a beautiful and playful collection for the spring/summer 2013 season. As seen at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, the Chanel collection is colorful and shows many trends from the spring 2012 season which are continuing into the new year.

Chanel showed kitschy fashion including an oversized shoulder bag with hoola-hoop handles. There was color blocking, multi-color tweed, bright colors, pastels, 1960’s silhouettes, platform shoes, oversized jewelry, a bubble theme, florals and clutches; many many clutches!

The overall collection was fabulous and inspirational for the upcoming spring/summer 2013 season. What do you think of the collection? Was it a hit or miss for you?

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