*Trend: Studded bags

Valentino purple bag

Designer compartment-style bags are a "must have" for the modern woman, with pockets in different shapes and sizes to help organize the clutter inside.

Modern women need lots of tailor-made spaces to house their new toys.

Studly bags are a fine choice: the faceted detail has a way of being both tough and pretty.

It is perfect for carrying your everyday essentials and a great way to tap into the summer's 80's trend.

Here are a couple of my favourite:

Marc Jacobs glitter studded tote

Miu miu studded shoulder bag

Sonia Rykiel Dita handbag

Valentino studded bag

Gerard Darel studded havana bag

Sources:

www.net-a-porter.com

www.valentino.com

www.gerarddarel.com

*Runway: Hervé Léger by Max Azria

Sex on heels is probably an accurate description of any Hervé Léger show: The invariably consist of several sexy second-skin bandage dresses.

For Spring 2009, the direction was “seductive sophistication meets the fast-paced beat of an urban night.

Layering elements to compose designs in graphic slices, the body is revealed through the affects of optical illusion; sculptural accessories and neon bandage silhouettes define a modernist superstructure of feminine power.”

It truly is empowering because at the core, these dresses makes you feel sexy, fertile, feminine, fearless, confident,...

Instead of hiding your shape, you have the freedom to flaunt and celebrate your femme fatale physique...

Sources:

www.style.com

www.facecandy.com

www.lasplash.com

*Trend: Bright colours

The trendiest colors of the forthcoming spring and summer are all about brightness and vividness.

Jump in with both feet by wearing large blocks of contrasting colors: red and green, blue and yellow, purple and orange... you're bound to turn some heads.

All that's required to pull this off is a healthy helping of confidence and keeping the rest of your make-up and accessories clean.

I've selected a couple of pieces which colour is very hot this season.

Halston cluny cutout boots

Marni multi petal cuff

ADAM silk georgette strapless dress

Michael Kors Silk Georgette kaftan

Preen power bandage dress

Alberta Ferretti satin spaghetti strap dress

Thurley trapeze silk dress

Marc Jacobs Mini Dress

Sources:

http://www.net-a-porter.com/

http://www.marcjacobs.com/

http://www.preen.com/

http://www.elle.com/

*Fashion: Erickson Beamon

Erickson Beamon has been a driving force in the fashion industry for over 23 years.

The brand is a partnership between Vicki Beamon and Karen Erickson.

Hometown friends from Detroit, Vicki and Karen shared a passion for music, the arts and of course fashion.

Erickson Beamon's design ethos is as vast and varied as its customers.

An amazing ability to create designs from street fashion to haute couture has kept Erickson Beamon at the top of its game.

The coveted beaded necklaces have become the Beamon trademark, as well as chandelier earrings, bracelets and brooches all meticulously handcrafted using the tiniest of crystals and semi precious stones.
Erickson Beamon has collaborated with every major designer over the years, selling to the world's top retailers, gracing the pages of high end and progressive magazines.

Here a couple fabulous pieces of their spring collection:

Boudica embellished cuff

Boudica stone necklace

Jeweled black flower bracelet

Gold stone cluster

Shaped Brooche

Sources:

http://www.ericksonbeamon.com/

http://www.target.com/

http://www.net-a-porter.com/

*Trend: Cropped jackets

Cropped jackets and blazers are a mainstay, especially since they tend to be fairly figure flattering.

What’s new is the uber cropped jacket that hits above the natural waist.

While they’re not as warm as full length jackets, they’re ripe with possibility for layering.

Plus, they’re great for long waisted women, as they visually shorten your torso and lengthens your leg line.

They also suit a number of styles and necklines, as they come in collarless versions or with decorative Peter Pan-style collars.

Just one of these chic jackets can update your entire wardrobe.

Matthew Williamson cotton cropped jacket

Helmut Lang Cropped leather jacket

Donna Karan crinkled cropped jacket

Fendi cropped colorlass jacket

Marc by Marc Jacobs tweed cropped blazer

Sources:

www.net-a-porter.com

wwW.beauty.ivillage.com

www.elle.com

*Runway: Miss Sixty

Known for its full collection of Italian designed, high quality, and fashion-forward styles, Miss Sixty caters to fashion influentials in search of unique, feminine, sexy, and sophisticated looks. The brand appeals to a demanding female consumer who seeks continuous innovation, originality and variety, and who likes playing with clothes to define her own look and style.

Skinny acid-wash jeans, patterned tights, graphic tops and shiny, shiny jumpsuits rounded out the denim label's Fall offering.

This parade was inspired, according to the liner notes, "by the strength, vitality, and optimism" of the eighties: three things we could all use a lot of.

Sources:

www.couturecandy.com

www.style.com

www.vogue.com

*Street style: Fashion week

Cool young things who went to the shows on fashion week are the true pioneers of trends, wearing clothes in new ways by customizing and accessorizing and creating a pastiche of retro and modern.

I've been roaming the street style blogs and putted the best here.

Enjoy!

Sources:

www.sartorialist.com

www.style.com

www.elle.com

www.runway.com