Trend Alert

Hello 2015! It's been a while since I've blogged as I've been away on holiday and recovering from jet lag this week. There's no better post to begin with other than a look at some trend alerts. Some of these trends we've seen in previous seasons which take a huge lift this season and some are back from the 1970's (Hello Palazzo!)

1. Fringed & Fabulous

We saw fringes pop up last season on skirts, kimonos and shirts; this season we're seeing them everywhere! It's a good idea to invest in one great fringed piece whether it be a bag, shoe or even one or two statement fringe clothing pieces as it seems here to stay for a good few more months.

Designers Steve Madden and Michael Kors amongst other designers have jumped on the fringe wagon by releasing fringed shoes and bags in various styles and colours. If you're going to be rocking the fringed look this season,  it's a good idea to wear one or at the most two statement fringed items and not three or more together - you do not want to look like you've just stepped out of a western movie!  (a bag and shoe with a simple outfit or a shirt and a shoe could work) Needless to say I won't be packing away my fringed kimonos just yet!

2.  Sling Bags 

Also known as crossover bags, these take me back to younger days when these bags were everything! Recently I've seen an increase in these bags and I love them because they add a hip edge to any outfit. Celebrities have been rocking them and the street circuit is no different. Every designers range of handbags included a few small sling bags & their bigger bags came together with a sling too! Sling it over a casual outfit or whilst out and about, makes for a great mommy handbag too (hands-free!) 

3. Hello, Palazzo

Palazzo pants are everything this season and if you haven't already been wearing them yet, best get a pair or two soon! I love that they can be dressed up or down and that they look great with tight-fitting as well as loose-fitting tops. Pair it with a great belt and heels and you're good to go! Pleated palazzo pants are all the rage ~ take a look at some celebrities and street style looks of both regular and pleated palazzo's 

 

4. Colour of the season - LIME Lovin'

The colour of the season for me has got to be lime. I saw this colour EVERYWHERE. From shoes to bags to blazers designers were definitely not lime-shy this season. It is a bright colour so it's a good idea to wear one statement piece of lime at a time to keep it simple and classy. Other colours huge for this season are tan, white and peach. 

Keep an eye on my blog for more trend alerts, mommy tales as well as destination reviews, coming soon!

Positive vibes & The Mandatory xoxo
Hali