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Cut-Outs.

From L-R: Sass & Bide, Versace, Reem Acra, Roland Mouret and Saint Laurent

What would summer/spring be without its fair share of cut outs? This burgeoning trend is popping up everywhere as seen on the red carpet at The Met Gala and of.
With exposed patches of skin at the chest, waist and everywhere else, it is clear the cut out trend is having its sexy little moment and isn’t going anywhere.
Both sophisticated and flirty – and just a little bit daring, its easy to keep the look chic by taking a less is more approach with smaller openings and unexpected placements.

Jessica Hart, Cristina Ricci, Bella Thorne, Sarah Hyland and AnnaSophia Robb

Pyjama Dressing.

From  L-R: Rochas, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs

Recently, Rashida Jones the ranks of Marc Jacobs, Rihanna, Kelly Lynch and more by debuting a red carpet pajama look. Jones picked out a navy floral –print ensemble from Erdem’s pre-fall collection and strutted down the red carpet in this casual cool look. She made her outfit night time appropriate by swiping a bold red onto her lips and and wearing black and gold kitten heels.
This silky sleepwear combo has been trending in women’s fashion for a few seasons now. Whether these flimsy printed pieces are weather appropriate or not, they are proving to be popular within celebrity land and on the runways of fashion week as Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Prada keep parading them down catwalk.

From L-R: Rashida Jones, Selena Gomez, Kelly Lynch, January Jones and Rihanna

Credits: Nymag, Graziadailyuk

The Headscarf.

From L-R: Marc by Marc Jacobs summer/spring 2013, Dolce and Gabbana summer/spring 2013

 A headscarf is an easy way to make a hairstyle that little bit more special, and the Dolce and Gabbana summer/spring 2013 pinned twists were all the prettier for the printed scarves tied loosely around them. Marc by Marc Jacobs also featured wrapped heads for the summer/spring 2013 collection making the head scarf the accessory of choice for hair come summer/spring 2013.
Fendi made it the go to accessory for a quick hair fix in the Resort 2014 collection. Consider the humble hair wrap, which Juliana Schurig models not one, not two, but three different ways for Silvia Venturini Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld’s latest collection, and which keeps hairline fuzz and bad hair days comfortably—and stylishly—at bay.

Fendi Resort 2014

Credits: styledotcom

Plunging Necklines.

The Cannes film festival 2013 red carpets were all filled with celebrities taking the plunge in deep, plunging necklines letting it be known that spring is all about going low. Cara Delevigne braved Cannes parties wearing a jacket with a plunging neckline. When it came to Heidi Klum, Paz Vega and Milla Jovovich, there was simply a case of too much cleavage on the red carpet.

From L-R: Joan Smalls, Paz Vega, Irina Shayk, Sharon Stone and Milla Jovovich

Outside of Cannes, Jennifer Lopez showed up at the Billboard music awards in a plunging gold sequin Zuhair Murad frock with the sheer skirt sprinkled in glitter, Heather Graham and Lea Michele have all been spotted in dresses with plunging necklines.

From L-R: Solange Knowles, Lea Michele, Jennifer Lopez, Stana Katic and Kelly Rowland

Sheer Genius.

From L-R: Taylor Kraemer, Miranda Kerr, Julia Restoin Roitfield, Alexa Chung and Eva Longoria

See-through looks are no stranger to the spring runways, though like overly revealing hot pants, they’re generally relegated to editorial use. Designers like Roberto Cavalli, Reed Krakoff, and Haider Ackermann, among others, adopted new transparency measures and took advantage of the airy quality of sheer chiffons by adding in panels to lighten up and add a subtle dose of sex appeal to looks. When inserted at the waistline or around the clavicle, they reveal just the right amount of skin.

From L-R: Haider Ackerman, Reem Acra, Missoni, Elie Saab and Jason Wu

Credits: nymag

The Power Suit.

From L-R: Lanvin, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Balmain and Victoria Beckham

 In 1966, Yves Saint Laurent introduced the now iconic Le Smoking, a groundbreaking yet sexy minimalist take on menswear for women. So in a year when the Saint Laurent label and minimalist designers commandeered everyone’s attention, it was only fitting that show after show churned out interpretations of the pantsuit.
From the Boardroom to Le Bain, the pantsuit is Spring 2013’s power player. Balmain went the bold shouldered route, and Victoria Beckham upped the sex appeal of her tuxedo with a skimpy bra top whilst at Stella McCartney’s the pantsuits were slouchy and sleek and tailored at Christian Dior’s.

From L-R: Janelle Monae, Carey Mulligan, Zoe Saldana, Salma Hayek and Jada Pinkett Smith

Credits: nymag

Gothic Glamour.

From L-R: Missoni, Michael Kors, Lanvin and Saint Laurent

Autumn’s Gothic glamour lends its sombre palette to Spring in a shift to black. Think black for the day in sweet summer dresses and light weight layers.
Complex textures and couture detailing bring rich flavor to this new way of seeing as seen at Stella McCartney during the summer/spring 2013 show were delicate broderie anglaise took a sinister twist, while at Dolce and Gabbana gowns were all adorned with delicate daisies.
Try textures to soften the look, via ruffles and pleats, lace and embellishment.
For braver dressers, dare to bare in sheer lace panels or thigh high split gowns. Leave plenty of skin on show – slashed fronts, exposed midriffs and bare shoulders offset the moody palette and lighten the overall feel of summer black.

From L-R: Coco Rocha, Portia De Rossi, Poppy Delevingne, Anja Rubik and Beth Behrs

Credits: British Vogue

Breezy Lace.

From L-R: Oscar De La Renta, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, J.Mendel and Temperley London

Used as both the main attraction and as inserts, lace was spotted all over the summer/spring 2013 collections and has now breezed its way onto the red carpet.
Whether crafted as a full on dress or skirt or used sparingly as chic inserts, this  delicate, feminine fabric is lightweight and lovable striking a lovely balance. And playful colours counter the naughtiness of the lace creating a sexy attitude that is anything but stodgy.
Often conservative or coquettish, lace can get cheap looking quickly. Choose high quality material, and pair vibrant hues with shoes in the same colour family or in a metallic. Wear hair loose to keep the overall look easy going and fun.

Kirsten Dunst, Katy Perry, Olivia Munn, Sienna Miller and Sara Ramirez

Mid Riff Baring Tops.

From L-R: Dolce and Gabbana, Costume Nationale, Balmain, Balenciaga and Jill Stuart

Balenciaga, Balmain, Dolce and Gabbana and Jill Stuart dished out swoon worthy midriff baring ensembles for their spring 2013/14 collections. The modest version of this trend shows off a sexy inch or two of a perfect slice of skin around your midriff without going all the way to your belly button.
The best news about spring’s upper body raised hemlines is how chic it looks with high-waisted pencil skirts and pants. 
It’s no wonder this ab-flashing trend has made its way onto the red carpet courtesy of Kristen Stewart who wore Balenciaga summer/spring 2013. She paired high-waisted trousers and white bustier top with some striking Louboutins. Selena Gomez went for the Dolce and Gabbana spring 2013 tropical look in a printed cropped bustier top with a high waisted orange pencil skirt. 
Peyton List kept it chic in her black cropped top paired with a black and white striped A-line skirt.

From L-R: Diane Kruger, Kristen Stewart, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry and Peyton List

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