Trend of the Week: Metallic Shine

It’s time to outshine the rest of the fashion pack – literally – because metallics are all set to be one of Autumn Winter 2012′s biggest trends. Shimmery metallic details were a-plenty on the runways, will designers interpreting the texture in all … Continue reading

Trend of the Week: Statement Pants

One of Spring Summer 2012′s most wearable trends, statement trousers are a must-have in every fashionista’s wardrobe. We love the designs that we’ve been seeing on the runways: From Balmain’s glamorous brocade trousers, 3.1 Phillip Lim’s slouchy abstract-print pants, to … Continue reading

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Trend of the Week: Peplums

Peplums are pretty, flirty and very oh-so-hip this season. They’ve come a long way since their society-girl beginnings in the ’40s: The peplums that designers are raving over are not stiff and over-the-top, but sleek and chaste, and Hollywood celebrities like … Continue reading

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Trend of the Week: The Jumpsuit

Yet another blast from the past, the jumpsuit/romper trend is really huge for Spring Summer 2012. Printed, floral or plain, there are so many ways to wear the jumpsuit, making it a must-have wardrobe essential for any style maven worth … Continue reading

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Trend of the Week: Sporty Chic

Olympic fever has gripped the fashion world, and the Spring Summer 2012 runways were positively overrun with luxed-up sportswear in all sorts of permutations. There were luxe sweatshirts and biker jackets, streamlined sporty dresses and even slouchy sweatpants, but the season’s … Continue reading

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Trend of the Week: Plastic Fantastic

Plastic is fantastic — and fashion designers know it too, so they’ve put the material to full use during the Spring Summer 2012 season. Think see-through plastic macs and capes worn over shirts and dresses, plastic chunky heeled sandals and … Continue reading

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Trend of the Week: Mesh

Itching to get into the layering trend but not able to do so, thanks to the unforgiving summer sun? Try incorporating mesh layers into your outfit for an edgy, athletic-chic look. This Spring Summer 2012 saw clever use of this … Continue reading

Trend of the Week: Fitted Jackets

There are a few fashion staples in every stylish woman’s closet, and a fitted jacket is one of them. There’s nothing quite like a well-structured jacket to smarten up any look in an instant, whether it’s for work or play, … Continue reading

Fun With LeSportsac Lookbook Contest

Founded in 1974, LeSportsac has become a leading manufacturer of functional and chic handbags sold in over 20 countries around the world. Designed by trendsetters such as Stella McCartney and Gwen Stefani, LeSportsac’s lightweight and durable collections embody sporty American … Continue reading

Trend of the Week: Neon Brights

The word “neon” often conjures nightmarish images of notorious 80s dressing and the loud dayglo colours that defined that era. Don’t panic, however. This Spring Summer 2012, designers have carefully taken these electric hues to add pops of colour to … Continue reading