Roberto Cavalli Spring 2012 Lookbook

There's never a dull moment when taking a look at a collection put together by the Roberto Cavalli luxury label. Filled with bursts of bold, vivid tones, eye-catching prints and a very distinguishable sophisticated femininity allure, the spring 2012 lookbook manages to maintain and even surpass our expectations with a truly memorable array of style options.

Bold, intriguing, challenging and perhaps a little overwhelming but never boring seem to be the mission statements the Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli seems to be guided by in bringing majestic designs and challenging our style limits with each collection. For the spring 2012 season, the designer treats us with a hefty dose of animal prints that are an indispensable style staple for the brand in the recent seasons. A celebration of color, sexiness and joy makes the collection unforgettable and easily recognizable even at a fairly superficial glance.

Leopard prints are a central motif of the Cavalli spring 2012 collection being highlighted in several ways through the lookbook. From the loud, look-at-me type of attitude to the more subtle style cues and everything in between, the lookbook offers a comprehensive lesson in the proper ways to wear animal prints in order to exude sophistication and refinement. Fitted dresses, girly skirts, summery jackets or tops and of course matching bold accessories all blend together for an exuberant vibe and an ultra fashionable allure.

While the daring tones are the ones that most tend to capture one's attention, they are by no means the only thing that makes the fabulous designs so mesmerizing. Unexpected sheer details, textural contrasts, feminine fabrics such as lace and well defined cut-outs are some of the more subtle yet crucial elements that help produce a picture perfect outfit style.

Evening dresses are also briefly highlighted throughout the lookbook being a true symbol of high class and elegance. Although more toned down compared to casual attire, these alluring long dresses still require significant levels of confidence in order to be worn. Bold tones and high splits are definitely not for the faint hearted as they instantly become the center of attention.

Other print styles included are snake prints and floral prints. If snake prints are combined to be fairly subtle, floral prints are a whole other story. In a dominant color tone with minor variations or in wild combos, these prints are anything but traditional looking. Forget discretion and barely distinguishable prints for the upcoming months and focus on expanding your style limitations instead.

Accessories follow the same route the lookbook is built on. Whether we are talking about oversized handbags or clutches, the bold tones and edgy print styles and exotic skin texture unquestionably dominate. Footwear options focus on reasonably comfy sandals perfectly adapted to the outfit style while chunky necklaces and bracelets complete the looks to perfection.

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1950's era of rock-n-roll & pin-up girls inspire Erika Hendrix

German fashion designers Erika Hendrix is set to debut her Spring/Summer 2010 collection in February 2010. The collection is inspired from the vintage 1950's era of rock-n-roll and pin-up girls. This theme is illustrated throughout the collection by the use of bows & ribbons, round collars, poodle skirts, and rompers, with a distinct motif that cohesively brings every piece together.

"I just love the 1950's style. The clothes, the music, the hair, everything! The cuts were so flattering and also sexy without showing a lot of skin," says the designer. "I think I took more of a risk with this collection with the prints and cuts." The SS 2010 collection mainly uses cotton fabrics with pastel colors, leopard and berry prints. The German designer recruited Caroline B. from Most Wanted Models to model in the campaign, and boasts 30 pieces that will range from sizes XS-L.

"I think by having a boutique I see first hand what people want and what looks good on them. So I keep that in mind with every piece I design. I am always inspired by everything. I could be putting out a collection every 2 weeks," Erika states. "I don't look at what other designers are doing. I don't look at what's in style. I do my own thing and get inspired by everyday life."

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New Fashion Trends

Keep up with the new fashion trends, from street style fashion or the latest cutting-edge designer collections from haute couture to ready-to-wear and resort fashion collections. Learn how to make the new fashion trends wearable and stylish, new and different with the key pieces from each season.

Aritzia is bringing back the fun in fashion with its upcoming spring 2012 collection, by accentuating gorgeous pieces that definitely have something to say when it comes to style. Take a peek at the upcoming collection and pick your new season must haves!

The new trends are placing a heavy accent on diversity and Aritzia's on trend, high quality outfits that underline individuality and style pose as the perfect style boosters. The label's spring 2012 lookbook offers upgraded must have trends that can definitely take you out of anonymity. The expanding brand brings femininity, casualness, as well as comfort through classic items mixed and match to result a unique and interesting, head turning look.

Fashion is supposed to bring an explosion of energy that enables you to transmit your emotions. It's supposed to enable men and women to have fun discovering their personality and style, and Aritzia manages to bring the intense energy fun and interesting outfits manage to bring as there is an intense appreciation of fashion transposed into each and every design.

Whether sporty or with a little bit of vintage vibe attached, the upcoming designs featured in the spring 2012 lookbook, will surely make you feel fabulous. A high dose of style is exuded from each item regardless if kept simple or layered. From gorgeous simplistic oversized shirts to cool and classy maxi skirts, leggings, shorts and masculine inspired blazers ensembles, vintage dresses, capri pants and sporty jackets anything goes, so adapt the outfit to the occasion as well as style.

The collection features the perfect balance as far as color goes, bringing both nudes and brights to the fashion scene, so you can adapt your outfit to suit your mood. A little bit of color mixed through a predominantly nude outfit can make all the difference as far as style goes, so go for color blocks or go monochrome depending on personal preference, either way you'll look gorgeous wearing the hottest Aritzia styles

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