2011 Fashion Highlights

COLOR BLOCKING

One trend that really caught my attention is Colour Blocking. The use of two or more blocks of usually bright colors either on a dress or top or even in shoes and accessories. Bright top paired with another bold colored bottoms....I couldn't help but notice. It's actually not a new trend, it was already in last year's forecast but this year it's back in a big bang.

Bright colors combined with
muted colored shoes and accessories

More info and samples re color blocking visit this site http://makeupandbeauty.com/color-blocking-fashiontrend-alert/

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=35641937

70'S FLARE

70's look are back again and so are the Flare Leg Pants! Match it with floral or plaid turn-up longsleeves matched with clogs or wedge for that 70's look. 

Photos courtesy of Elle. See link http://ellegirl.elle.com/teen-fashion/2011/goodbye-skinny-hello-70s-flare/

BODY-CON-SCIOUS

Body-con dresses are in all the shops now, seen it worn by celebrities and even out online. This season's must-have! Body-con stands for body-conscious, made from stretchy, clinging fabric, it's a look straight out of the 1980s. Designed with cut-outs, ruched, wrapped, with lace or sheer fabrics, printed, floral, plain, and animal print.

Blue Sleeveless Mesh Panel Body-con Dress

Ribbed Cut-out Body-con Dress

Purple Sleeveless Mesh Panel Body-con

Violet Sweetheart Lace Body-con Dress

Body-con skirts are also in this season. Pair this hip-hugging skirt with cropped or asymmetrical hem loose top for more casual look and/or tops tucked-in it for more sexy look. You can play with it!  Wear it as casual chic, in a more formal look, and even do a color blocking ensemble.

Jade Panel Body-con Skirt

Stripe Body-con Mini Skirt

Lace Top Tucked in High Waist Body-con Mini

The great thing about a body-con dress is it pulls the two most important areas in and up - your chest and backside - making your boobs and bum look fabulous.

However, it also highlights a bloated tummy and big abdomen.For tips on how to pull it off and how to have that svelte looking figure, see this link: http://www.mirror.co.uk/life-style/dieting/2009/10/12/your-guide-to-the-ultimate-body-con-dress-diet-115875-21741382/

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?searchTermScope=3&pageSize=20&searchType=ALL&catalogId=33057&searchTerm=body-con&searchTermOperator=LIKE&viewAllFlag=false&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&beginIndex=1&storeId=12556