Future Fashion: Spring Trends 2010

It may still be cold outside, but the sun has started shining and it is definitely starting to stay brighter for longer! Spring is on it’s way and I can’t wait! With spring on the horizon, it’s time to consider what trends look likely to be big as the weather heats up in the coming months.

Top picks in and on the high street look certain to continue with the micro denim shorts that dominated last summer, although this year we might be seeing micro shorts and mini skirts paired with over the knee and knee high socks, as this was a trend spotted from recent spring collections. Other trends still hanging around from last year that look certain to make it in this summer are light boyfriend blazers, ripped denim, jumpsuits, playsuits and bold patterned/printed skirts and trousers.

But what will you be wearing them with you ask? Well our friend the headband that trended in the last two spring/summers will be getting another look in, but this seasons headbands looks set to be all about bows. Think Luella, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Temperley style oversize quirky or vintage bows for inspiration. There’s even a potential micro-trend predicted for bunny ear style headbands getting a look in.

The two trends I’m most excited about is the ‘Future Warrior’ and ‘Sci Fi’ looks jutting out of the spring 2010 runways and into our wardrobe. So we’re not talking Lady Gaga exactly but there’s a definite nod toward the style icons futuristic style.  the ‘Future Warrior’ look incorporates tribal mixed with military trends (face paint optional) while the look  below is our take on the impending Futurism style kicking off this year. While the Future Warrior look (think Rihanna) looks like you can pull the look off for day wear, the Futurism / Sci Fi look seems easier to get away with in evening wear for glam nights out.

Future Fashion by LdnFreq featuring All Saints

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Contrarian Spring 2010

The mother-daughter designer duo Contrarian has officially launched their first women’s wear collection for Spring 2010. The label continues to embody the raw sex appeal and classic refinement that made their Autmn 2009 capsule collection an instant favourite among stylists and celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Taylor Swift and fashions newest it-girl, Rihanna.  Now poised to market to a wider audience, the designers continue to focus on materials and styling that speak to individuality, ingenuity and glamour.

Here’s a sneak peak of a few hand-picked favourites from their latest Look Book. Let us know what you think!

Madonna for Dolce and Gabbana

Madonna will feature in the Spring 2010 campaign for Dolce and Gabbana. Shot by photographer Steven Klein and inspired by Italian Neorealism cinema, Italy’s Vanity Fair has the exclusive first black and white images.

Tips for the shorter lady

The most obvious way for a shorter women to add inches to her height is to wear heels, and the good news is that heels are sexy, have been in fashion for a long time and will continue to be for a long time. So, unless you have difficulty walking in them, heels are a definite part of the wardrobe of a petite woman.

Colour can also be applied to give the impression of extended height, for example wearing the same colour skirt and boots or if you like stripes only buy clothes with vertical stripes to give the impression of an elongated figure.

Also, the size of your clothes can play an important part in what impression of size you give off. A short skirt that is just below the knee (or even shorter if you are more daring) can give the impression of longer legs.

If you prefer trousers, try to buy trousers with slim legs as wider trousers can make you look shorter. Also hipster or trousers that are tighter round the waste can reduce the size of your hips in comparison to your height.

Finally, if you can afford them, tailored clothes are great for the smaller lady who wishes to appear taller.

Petite women’s fashion

The fashion industry has at last acknowledged that we are not all a perfect size 8 and 5 feet 9 inches tall. They now offer ranges to suit the taller lady, those with a fuller figure and the more petite amongst us.

Petite ladies fashion ranges are cut with the smaller lady in mind. Adjustments are made to the trouser and skirt length, the waist positioning and the sleeve length. Even if your favourite fashion shop does not offer a dedicated petite range just stick to these golden rules and you’ll ensure you are a fashion hit.

Choose a skirt length than falls just above your knee, mid calf lengths will make you appear shorter. Jackets should be fitted and finish at the waist. Avoid long sleeved shirts, unless you are confident that the sleeves will look great turned up, shorter sleeves are more flattering. Tunic tops should be avoided at all costs, choose pretty fitted tops in pale shades. Vertical stripes will flatter, horizontal stripes widen and bold patterns will swamp your petite figure. Happy shopping.