My Top Picks for Spring 2011…

After scouring innumerable trend reports and the magazines Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Vogue, I finally have come up with a comprehensive list of what trends work for me this year. So, the trends I embrace are…

1.       Hyper Bright Color!!!

Enough of those blacks and greys! I welcome the warmth and freshness with an overload of color. Indian skin tone does complement the color palette so well. Besides, no one knows how to work colors better than us Indians, if I may say so myself. Optimistic hues it is for me!

2.       Lace

Lace is the most versatile fabric ever. It can be romantic, classy, chic, flirty, beautiful, – anything you want it to be. This is the best season and time to be seen in it. While they can easily bring the old world charm, I say go out and experiment, the more daring your lace, the better. 

3.       Longer Hemlines – the Midis

Though most fashion pundits are swearing by this trend, at five feet two, I shudder at the thought of sporting one. Mid calf length just makes us shorties look,well, shorter. Anyone got suggestions on how to pull the look gracefully?

4.       Pretty Floral Prints

<phew!> Back at safe ground! Fun to experiment with and quite enough to add new dimensions to any style, prints are here to stay (or so I hope!). Can’t wait to add floral prints to my wardrobe! Methinks it is worthwhile to invest in floral printed shirts with clean cuts and team them with block color basic cardigans or light jackets to beat this slight nip in the air while looking über-chic. 

5.       Safari Staples

The crisp shirt dresses and sleeveless jackets are amazing for their utilitarian vibe. As this season is also seeing a lot of white color, looking for a shirt dress in white with flared silhouette…

6.       Color Blocking

Quite refreshing after the long dreary winter, this trend, I am in love with.

Psst: Don’t really think I can carry the look easily though. For me, hence, going Indian is the way. Trying color blocking salwar suits for that fresh new look.

7.       Sheer Bliss!!

Love love love that sheer’s back! The soft wonderful fabrics like chiffon and georgette look awesome while their breezy texture keeps you comfortable. Layering carefully is the key for that wonderful sheer experience. Blouses in chiffons are my personal favorites for style and comfort.

That’s my top picks’ list from this season’s trends…

What are you looking for?