Fashion: What’s In This Summer?

Summer is well underway and you can enjoy this season’s fashion colours and trends. Before you tear another month off your calendar, and begin a new year, how about checking your wardrobe to see if you have the right colours and ensemble for 2012.

The fashion colour palettes change through the seasons but there are some that don’t grow old or out of style, whatever year or season we are in. White for example, if worn in a classy, clean look, can give off a powerful impact. With a touch of minimal, clean design lines or a stylish wardrobe accessory, you are still perfectly in for the season. Whether you go for a top-to-toe white shirt and jeans, or a very feminine flowing white dress, you can still be shaped up for the summer. However you wear it, you can’t go wrong with an all-white outfit. Light neutral colours, like cool and warm taupes and greys, are great for this season as well.

If you’re seeing vibrant colours displayed in boutiques, it’s because bold, bright colours and unusual colour combinations are this summer’s fashion trends. You can choose from this range of 2011-2012 summer colours: red – true red, coral, pink, bright and burnt orange; blue – cobalt, teal blue, pastel blue; green – emerald, teal green, lime, purple, and yellow.

Trends for Summer 2011-2012

Now that you have an idea of the colour schemes this summer, let’s see which style suits your taste. Here are some of the stand-out trends loved by Australian fashionistas this season:

* Dresses
+ Hemlines – midi-length skirts (hemlines that end between the lower knee and top of the calf, but always choose the one that compliments your height)
+ Asymmetrical styles – one shoulder, or one sleeveless and one short sleeve
+ Full flowing or with thigh-high splits
* Pants
+ Straight legged
+ Lighter weight, medium-light and softer fabrics
* Shorts
+ Very short
* Skirts
+ Cut styles – pencil, straight, A-line
+ Length – preferably below the knee; if full length, choose soft, flowing fabrics
* Tops
+ Medium-high round neck
+ Masculine-styled shirts
+ Feminine blouses in soft fabrics
* Footwear
+ Broad-strapped gladiator sandals
+ Skin-toned colours
+ Flats or with heels (depending on your skirt’s length)
+ Covered or peep toe
* Bags
+ Bright colours
+ Hard, handheld clutch
* Belts
+ Medium or slim width
* Fabrics
+ Linens
+ Lace and tulle
+ Soft and flowing silk
+ Cotton
* Prints
+ Florals
+ Stripes
+ Lace
+ Ethnic-inspired
+ Fun and bright graphic prints

Pinkhill displays summer fashion from Camilla, Ginger & Smart, Lisa Brown, and many more

If you’re looking to shop for summer wear that has simple elegance and style, and has all the elements of summer 2012 fashion, then visit Pinkhill. They offer a wide range of designs from Australia’s well-loved fashion designers and brands, like Alice McCall, Camilla, Ginger & Smart, Karen Walker, Lisa Brown, Sass & Bide, T.R. Ensemble, and Willow.

Before the cold months arrive, let’s all enjoy the warmth the lively summer fashions bring.