Resort 2012

Nothing beats looking and planning what you are going to wear for summer 2011/2012 when its the middle of winter and you've got the flu. Well its what I like to do anyway, to cheer me up a bit. I've covered all the major trends for Autumn/ Winter 2011/2012 and trust that you have incorporated some of the trends into your everyday looks, so now all I'm waiting for is the Spring/ Summer 2011/2012 women collections to come out. In the meantime, here are the best of the Resort Collections for 2012 ans their trends.
Note to the reader: There aren't as many designers who do Resort collections as compared to Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter. That's why the article is shorter.

Bold, Bright Colours.
What: It's a trend that has persevered from Summer to Winter 2011 and now to Resort.
Where: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Yves St Laurent,Fendi,Gucci, Akris, Diane Von Furstenberg, Bottega Veneta...

Fendi                                                                                              Gucci

Diane Von Furstenberg                                                              Akris
How to wear it: Subtle in details or out there, it's your choice.As I have written before for both past seasons, try colour blocking if you want to go full on colour.

Sportswear
What: Very Summer 2011, the sportswear trend continues.
Where: Michael Kors, Herve Leger, Donna Karan, Prabal Gurung, Alexander Wang, Balenciaga...

Michael Kors                                                                               Balenciaga

Alexander Wang                                                                                Donna Karan
How to wear it: Don't go head on for a look that will only last a season. Instead, focus on the details: racer back tops, zips...


Palazzo Pants/ Pjama Dressing
What: Women's long, wide pajamas or culottes with voluminous flared legs and gathered waist. Worn for lounging or evening dress in the late 1960s and early 70s.(Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion)
Where: Marc Jacobs, Missoni, 10 Crosby Derek Lam, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Calvin Klein...

Missoni                                                                                          10 Crosby Derek Lam

Celine                                                                                        Louis Vuitton
How to wear it: With a fitted top.

Tropical Prints
What: Tropical prints-in flowers,motifs...
Where: Stella McCartney, Givenchy, Versace, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marni...

Stella McCartney                                                                             Givenchy

Marc by Marc Jacobs                                                                       Versace
How to Wear it: Just wear it! However, stick to one print at a time.Although clashing prints have become one of the it trends for 2011, too much is too much.

Tribal
What: This was notable in the Spring/ Summer 2011 Gucci collection, and now its making its way to Resort.
Where: Lanvin, Balmain, Giambattista Valli, Proenza Schouler, Thakoon...

Lanvin                                                                                           Balmain

Giambattista Valli                                                                   Proenza Schouler
How to wear it: Start with the small details like a fringe bag, or go full on in one showstopper dress.

Nautical
What:Inspired by sea life, the harbour etc. The most popular representation is the dark blue and white striped tshirt.
Where: Gucci, Yves St Laurent, Chanel, Moschino...

Gucci                                                                                                   Yves St Laurent

Moschino                                                                              Chanel
How to wear it: You can layer up your look as in Gucci- a white and navy striped top, shorts and a cardigan, with tan leather sandals or black heels

Last week, I was writing from Terminal 5. This week,its from my bed, with a very red nose and tons of tissue boxes around me. I've got the flu and I hate it. But being sick and feeling all sleepy is not an excuse to look that way.
I love layering-its a great way to turn a simple look different. A great way to keep your chest warm is to layer two jackets on top of each other. First, on top of a tank top and a long thin wool cardigan, I added my leather jacket and a sleeveless, well worn out denim jacket on top (the leather jacket was partly unzipped, the denim jacket not zipped up, so there is depth to the look).I added a thick pair of tights with laced up ankle boots, and a leopard print scarf.

In addition, the line-up for what will probably be the hottest event of August has been confirmed. C Beach Club is organising a fashion show on the 27th of August and these are the brands/designers that are participating:

- Oze Lingerie

- Sanjeet Boolell

- Dharna Hassija

- Le Diamant des Indes

- IN'AM

- Tendances

- Bella Donna

- Belles 35

- Ravior and Phax Bikinis.


For more information about the event please visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=195224960538326
or ad as friend The C Beach club. (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002647818165)

N.B: tickets are only at Rs300 for the fashion show and the after show party, and Rs 1000 for dinner, fashion show and after show party.

Style Mauritius will be covering the event, so stay tuned on Style Mauritius for a special dedicated article on the event.

Have a great week and amazing weekend
xoxo
Alex

All images are from Style.com

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