Spring/Summer 2011 Trends by Cassandra Hipolito

WOMENSWEAR:

“The Sheer Maxi Dress and the Tassel Detail”

For Spring/Summer 2011, the jersey maxi dress is a trend of the past. Now, the maxi dress goes see-through! Its style is very feminine, soft and flowy. Sheer, thin and light fabrics are the key essentials of this trend. However, the draping of the sheer fabric should be well manipulated or it should have a layer underneath, so that it won’t show too much, in order for it to be worn by women with different body types, and most especially, by women who think wearing a see-through clothing is too provocative and outrageous.

Salvatore Ferragamo

Chloe

Free People

The Tassel detail will be popular this Spring/Summer 2011. Usually, tassels are seen on accessories such as shoes, bags and belts, but for S/S 2011, it will be seen on clothes as well. “Tassels originated thousands of years ago and throughout their history were used as symbols of status: both military rank, and religious order. In 16th and 17th century France passementerie, the art of tassel making, was a booming one, with ornate handmade tassels representing wealth and power.” (www.fashionising.com). Now, it is an impeccable craftsmanship seen as details or accents on women’s fashion clothing.

Gucci

MENSWEAR:

“Floral Prints”

Yes, floral prints are still not out this coming Spring/Summer 2011! But, this time it will be different… now, expect to see flower prints on men’s fashion clothing. It’s definitely a different take on a past trend; it is something odd but it’s surely interesting and exciting to see the fashionable men embracing this trend.

D&G

D&G

JEWELRY:

“Oversized Accessories”

Everything huge is what’s in style for Spring/Summer 2011 jewelry trend. The accessories are now designed to stand out on its own, transforming a simple outfit into a stylish ensemble, or merely complementing your chic and trendy outfit. It is definitely a bold fashion statement, making one’s outfit eye-catching, powerful and of course, fashion-forward.

Badgley Mischka

Moschino Cheap and Chic

Malandrino

MAKEUP:

“Bold Lips”

For Spring/Summer 2011 makeup trend, emphasis will be on the lips to bring out one’s sexiness. There are many different lipstick shades out there, but the shades that will surely accentuate those sexy lips will be the bold shades such as red, orange and hot pink. So now, you can just put on your lipstick and you’re good to go! It’s not time-consuming and it’s so effortless to look sexy and trendy.

Fendi

Gucci