The Style Hunter Diaries: spring 2013 trend report

Spring is just around the corner and with it comes a brand new season of beautiful clothes and amazing warm weather fashion. The wonderful thing about spring is that it is an incredibly versatile season for clothing because it’s a transient time between the raw cold of winter and the blistering hot of summer.

Since being in Florida for the past few days, I’ve come to crave spring fashion even more. Comfortable maxi dresses, white denim, flowing silk and spring worthy footwear – yes please!

Here are some guidelines to make the most of this stylish time of year:

Bright Colours

Infuse some bright in your wardrobe this season. Opt for a coral shirt to go with your white denim or a cobalt blue shoe to jazz up a monochromatic ensemble.

Add A Blazer

Blazers are the perfect addition to your ensemble during this transient time of year. Since warm days turn in to cool nights, it is always handy to have a blazer to pair over your spring ensemble. Add a cropped jacket over a casual dress for a stylish get-up or pair a linen blazer over jeans for a more polished look.

Play With Accessories

Spring is the perfect time to properly accessorize your ensembles. Add a belt, a fedora, a standout piece of jewelry or a clutch to make your look unforgettable. Adding some of these unique components will change up your ensemble and allow you re-wear the same clothing while getting a different look with it.

Here are some of my favourite looks for spring. Comfortable, stylish and very spring worthy!

Les xo

1. Dara Ettinger

2. YSL Nude Patent Leather Clutch

3. JCrew Rose Bangle

4. Paige White Denim

5. Equipment Mint Blouse

6. Joie A La Plage Knotted Sandal

1. Element Fedora

2. Monica Vinader Gold Necklace

3. Joie Dress

4. Steve Madden Espadrille Sandal

5. Expression Gold Ring

6. Marc By Marc Jacobs Shoulder Strap

1. Tibi Black Tank

2. Kate Spade New York

3. Vanessa Bruno Silk Maxi Skirt

4. Givenchy Suede Gladiator Sandal

5. Aldo Statement Necklace

Now that Fashion Week has come and gone, it’s clear to see what trends will be making their mark in the glossy magazines for Spring/Summer 2013. Yes, the runway featured everything from Japanese-inspired tailoring, burglar stripes, flamenco ruffles and breathtaking embellishments, but the trend most seen in Fashion Week was the sheer trend.

Many designers opted to showcase their designs by utilizing sheer panels, see-through embellished materials or clear overlay’s. No matter how it was done, you’d be hard pressed to find a designer that didn’t feature at least one sheer look in their collection this season.

This trend is all about giving a little extra risk to your wardrobe and and adding some romance to your otherwise conservative closet.

Give sheer a try for Spring 2013!

Les xo