School is back in session! What does that mean as far as fashion is concerned??? That it’s time to start stocking up on all of your favorite Fall fashion essentials: cardigans, sweaters, scarves, jeans, and boots! And, of course, you want to be on trend…

Lucky for us, trends for Fall/Winter 2012 are pretty similar to last year: jewel tones, casual “safari” looks, ankle boots, skinny jeans… One of the biggest trends, however, is sure to scare some ladies off. Animal prints.

Animal print can be intimidating, even for some of the most fashion-forward fashionistas. It can be easy to over-do it, or to not even know where to start. Luckily, there are some great safe and somewhat understated ways to play into this trend.

One example is a sheer top that is done in light, neutral colors, like the one from Forever 21 that is pictured to the left. This top looks great alone, but would also look chic under an open cardigan (another trend!). You could pair it with skinny jeans like what is shown, capris, slim dress pants, or even a wide leg jean or dress pant. If you were to go that route, however, I would tuck the blouse in, wear an open cardigan, and a skinny belt.

If you are not big on wearing a lot of animal print, but want in on the trend, an animal print belt or flats would be a good choice. I LOVE this belt at Loft. Not only is it zebra print, but also skinny and rimmed in neon. Talk about a trendy belt!

A great, inexpensive shoe for you to try is this Lower East Side flat found at Payless ShoeSource©. They will look perfect with a cuffed skinny jean and loose-fitting top. They would also look great with boyfriend jeans.

Basically, “less is more” when it comes to animal prints. It can be very easy to go overboard, so play it safe with one printed clothing piece paired with solids, or solid clothes with animal print accessories. Need more, specific advice? Feel free to ask below!

Easter 2012 is less than a month away, and the vast majority of us celebrate it in some fashion. Whether that includes Church, brunch, a family get-together, and/or Easter egg hunts, you’ll want to look your best. From the time we were little girls – babies, even – Easter fashion typically included an “Easter dress”. That doesn’t have to stop just because we’re getting older. No one is saying it has to be frilly and floral, or even pastel colors, but Easter can be the perfect excuse to get a new dress!

There are some great trends this spring, and they can very easily be applied to dresses. I’ll be covering the top three spring clothing trends – brights, colorblocking, and the maxi dress – and how you can easily apply one (or all!) of these to your Easter-look and beyond.
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 With Christmas, New Year’s, and now Valentine’s Day in the books, chances are there are a lot of new brides-to-be! If you are one of them, congratulations!

Spring has always been a very popular time for weddings. Flowers are starting to bloom once again. That frigid cold, winter wind is long gone. The scorching heat of summer has yet to rear its ugly head. If you are planning a wedding for this spring, here are the top wedding dress trends to keep an eye out for:
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Fashion for Spring 2012 is all about bright colors to liven up your look and spirit, and we aren’t just talking about clothes! Bright fingernails are super trendy for the upcoming season, and it’s not only a trend that anyone can pull off, but one that anyone can afford!
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