TBF TREND PICKS: Spring/Summer 2011

ANNA SUI

1. black and white lace 
2. fringe and crochet 
3. mini dresses with cargo-like jacket 
4. feathers
5. beige dresses with contrasting black boots

BALMAIN

1. Mended fabrics (very Corpse Bride)
2. The "beat-up" / "dirty" look
3. White blazer
4. Metallic pants
5. Denim vest over leather jacket
6. Long sleeve button up top with short denim shorts

BURBERRY PRORSUM

1. Beige leather jacket
2. Black leather pants
3. Trench vest jacket (with and without black leather sleeves)
4. Acid yellow and green
5. Metallic trench coat
6. Studded/Spike moto jacket
7. Moto jacket over romantic dress

CHANEL/CHLOE

1. Grey/Metal-looking clothing
2. Suits over floral blouses
3. Sparkly shoes
4. Leather shorts
5. Leather tops

DOLCE AND GABBANA/D&G

1. Girly white lace dress
2. Lady-like white lace dress
3. Long maxi floral dresses
4. Mixing floral patterns

DSQUARED/MULBERRY/DVF

1. Grey sweaters with floral skirts
2. Trench coats worn casually with cuffed jeans
3. Colorful boots
4. Day dresses with hard boots
5. Sorbet colors toned down with neutrals

CHARLOTTE RONSON/ALEXANDER WANG/BALENCIAGA

1. Camel-colored leather moto vest
2. Denim vest
3. Cut-out shoulders 
4. Cargo vest
5. Vests with different materials
6. Red leather jacket

I was only able to go through lines with designer names from A though D (and jumped into some M's) last night so there are certainly more of these personal trend picks to come in the (hopefully) near future. I haven't had a chance to look at the expert's picks so these are strictly trends that I chose. Let's see if there is any truth to them or if I know what I'm talking about in a few months. 

*** All photos were taken from Style.com - collages were made by yours truly ***

TBF SHOPS: H&M, Granville Street

Green and orange look to be a couple of the colors for this coming spring/summer 2011

Heels don't seem to be getting any shorter... but that just means our legs will continue to look sky high.

I tried these on (you can't beat that price!) but my feet were too wide so I had to pass :(

These were also on my wish list as jewel tones are always in style during the holiday season, but alas, there was only 1 pair left in a size that was too big for me. unfortunately, my superpower of magically fitting into sales items didn't work this time.

I loved this color block dress and it's simplicity. This is one of those power dresses that not only gets you undivided attention but also a lot of respect (maybe because it's something the First Lady would wear?)

Looks like the tough leather pants are going to take a back seat this spring. Make sure to get something suede to update your wardrobe - whether it be these pants, a skirt or a light jacket

I loved this sweater ($59 is a little out of my budget though) because of it's metal-like make. It looks like the whole thing was made out of wire (kind of like a school fence) but the sweater was super soft and easy to wear.

 

Another great light top for spring. Perfect for the office or to pair up with jeans. Make sure to cover up your tummy though. Just because it's a crop top it doesn't mean we need to see your belly button :/

 

I saw this worn over a plain white shirt and it looked fabulous. Of course it was on a model who could make a paper bag look chic. Oh to be a 34A.

The swallow trend is back for another season. This icon was seen everywhere at H&M. I can't blame them... they're cute, peaceful and represent the freedom to fly.

I wish all my longsleeve tops had these patches. They add this extra bit of sophistication and toughness at the same time.

Leather dresses. Need I say more? Please tell me you own something leather or pleather, OTHER than a jacket?

Socks and pumps = something I'm going to wear more often this spring before it gets too hot in the summer