Trendspot: Summer/Fall 2011

Looking to freshen up your wardrobe for the summer and fall seasons of this year?  There is only one word to think of when searching out your new wardrobe additions...opulence.  As we begin to come out of our countries economic depression, look for fashion desigers collections to follow the mood of the country.  We are sick of being jobless, broke and unhappy and we want to feel good about ourselves and were getting more and more comfortable opening our pocket books.  This season, look for big, bold patterns from head to toe, plenty of texture, lots of beading and sequins, and the return of gold and bejeweled accessories.  There is not much understated about this up and coming season....check out these looks for inspiration...

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011
Really fantastic celestial patter in the first look.  The second look, if you look closely, is actually a musical print.  Nice!  The third look shimmers with opulence as they sequined a men's inspired tuxedo jacket.

Chanel Spring 2011

Chanel chose to go to the floral side of things in these first two looks.  Still prominent, loud prints, they show the somewhat softer side of this trend.  In the third look, notice how the floral print is discretely carried over into the gentlemen's jacket, paired with largely overstated gold chains.  Genius!

Miu Miu Fall 2011

Miu Miu's Fall collection was a bit more subdued than some of the other designers, but as we see in this piece, the opulence wasn't all lost.  With a gold sequined, aerial print, this mid length dress is not to be ignored.  They paired it with a fur shrug, another hot item for the fall season.

Balenciaga Fall 2011

This collection was full of prints and texture.  Check out this prime example as the top half is full of texture, and the bottom half of the ensemble is a bold print.

Now get out and go shopping!  We have got to get this economy back into shape and what better way than a little retail therapy!!  Happy Shopping!!

**Photographs courtesy of elle.com