10 Key Pieces for Spring 2012

Even as the fall 2012 shows currently take place, my focus remains on spring 2012 fashion trends. I prefer to start my spring shopping right after the holiday season in January. By that time, I'm longing for warmer weather, longer days, and more sunshine. With spring fast approaching, it's time to focus on key pieces to update my wardrobe.


So what's on my radar? I'm currently stocking up on:

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8 Statement Shoes for Spring 2011

Truth be told, there are so many pairs of shoes on my spring wish list that they deserve their own blog post. In the interest of space, I've selected eight of those shoes that I'm coveting. You may notice that all of my selections feature high heels or wedges; admittedly, I'm not one for practicality in my footwear choices. In my book, the higher the heel and platform, the better. Fortunately,

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Browsing Boohoo

Discovering that British website Boohoo ships to the U.S. is potentially good for my closet but bad for my wallet. (If you've been following Fashion Trend Guide for some time, then you may know about my weakness for British shopping sites.) Along with my other favorite British retailers Dorothy Perkins, New Look, and Miss Selfridge, Boohoo offers runway-inspired clothing and accessories that are

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Who Wants Roomservice?

Courtesy of marketing whiz Ty McBride, here are images of the first ever Solestruck.com lookbook. If you're a footwear fanatic like me, then you might have noticed that Solestruck carries an extensive selection of on-trend footwear, and furthermore, you may even be stalking their site for new arrivals. The official lookbook will be up this week featuring looks from the following brands: Jeffrey

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Mesmerized By Madewell

In all of the time that I've spent shopping, I've yet to encounter a Madewell store. (If I get the chance, however, I'll visit one this week.) For those that don't know about the brand, it's an offshoot of J. Crew, but with a strong focus on denim. Further increasing its cool factor with the twenty-something demographic, Alexa Chung has recently designed for the brand. After a brief glance of the

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Lighten Up

As I daydream about shedding my dark, heavy winter layers in exchange for lighter, fresher pieces for spring, I find myself drawn to pinkish/nude pastel shades. Pieces in muted mauve, dusty beige, and subtle ivory hues offer a more sophisticated alternative to typical Easter-like colors seen in spring such as buttery yellow, bubblegum pink, and sky blue. Come spring, I'll be reaching for my tan

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Dedicated to Diva

While shopping at a local mall, I discovered an amazing new accessories store called Diva. On-trend merchandise, low prices, extensive selection, and compelling visual merchandising characterize this Australia-based chain that I'd previously never heard of (and I've been to Australia twice...go figure). As I browsed Diva's offerings for the first time, I was in awe of all the jewelry trends they

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Plain English

A few things I noticed while shopping on UK-based sites:Gotta love the Brits!

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Rare-ly Stylish

When I received this invite last week to the Rare A/W '09 press day on September 11 in London, my first reaction was a) to reprimand myself for not yet moving to London, and b) to take a closer at this affordable, Liverpool-based high street brand which I had seen at Topshop and know very little about. A quick peek at the website revealed an easy-to-navigate layout with my favorite feature, New

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Best Boots Under $50 To Buy Now

Footwear seems to be a recurring theme here on Fashion Trend Guide, and as a self-professed shoe addict, I'm continuing my shoe devotion with more boot options for fall. Because I get questions from readers about where to buy affordable and trendy footwear, I challenged myself to find five up-to-date styles each under the $50 price point. (My picks are all things that I would buy if I had more

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New Look News

As an envious fan of the British high street and its affordable, trend-conscious offerings, you can imagine my delight upon finding out that New Look now delivers overseas, notably to the U.S., Australia, and several European countries including France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. During two recent trips to Europe, I stocked up at New Look on chiffon blouses, flat boots, and fun accessories.

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Ship Overseas, Please

images via Dorothy PerkinsMy love for British high street retailers is no secret. They nail key fashion trends each season, have budget-friendly prices, and are months ahead of U.S. retailers on the trend cycle. So when I discovered this week that Dorothy Perkins now delivers to the U.S., I was thrilled, to say the least. I promptly browsed the affordably priced goods and picked out some of my

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My Top 25

Despite its somewhat thin size, the July issue of Lucky is my favorite one to date. It seems that the recession may have taken its toll and the editors have decided to respond by featuring items that are much more affordable than things typically found in the magazine. Hallelulah! (I hope to see more low-price features from Lucky in the future.) With everything in the issue under the $100 price

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In A Nude Mood

Sometimes the soothing, hushed tones of natural hues are the perfect antidote to summer's saturated brights. Below, some of my favorite cheap chic picks:1. Crochet stretch belt, alloy.com, $16.50, 2. mesh back bodysuit, forever21.com, $12.80, 3. enamel flower necklace, agacistore.com, $6.50, 4. Urban Expressions clutch, baghaus.com, $23.96, 5. taupe peep-toe boots, amiclubwear.com, $30.99.images

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The Fast Fashion Fix List

Flipping through my old fashion magazines, I came upon a feature in an issue of Elle UK called "High Street Hit List", in which the editors list what they think are the best places to find certain items, such as party dresses, hair accessories, or quality outerwear. Duly inspired, I've created my own "Fast Fashion Fix List." As a frequent shopper of many chain (a.k.a. high street) stores, I've

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Looking At Loomstate For Target

Always a fan of Target's limited edition designer collections, I ventured out to shop the new eco-friendly Loomstate for Target line which launched in stores today. Unlike previous designer efforts, this one included offerings for both men and women. While the men's racks were pristine and seemingly untouched, the women's racks looked like they'd been ravaged by hungry Loomstate shoppers. Many of

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