Flower Power.

PRINTS, PRINTS, PRINTS!!!! Prints are everywhere this season in both men and women apparel! For Ladies, one hot print right now is floral. Floral prints are seen everywhere on everything including; shorts, jeans, blazers, tops, shoes, and all accessories.

Yes, floral prints were big this summer, but guess what?  These flowers aren’t dying anytime soon!  To keep this trend hot this upcoming season, choose from darker colored hues.You could add a subtle touch to your look by adding a floral printed scarf to your outfit, or you could go all out and wear a floral printed dress or rock a bold floral printed blazer/cardigan.
And don’t think that clothes and accessories are the only things that can be covered in flowers!  Doc Martens has a fun pair of combat boots with an all over floral print.  Jewelry such as bracelets and necklaces are also fun in floral prints and can be added to accentuate any look this Fall.  Pick your flower of choice and run with it!

 summer seems a very long way away.
But one way to cheer up rainy winter days is with a splash of colour. Floral prints are absolutely everywhere, ranging from patterns that almost verge on Hawaiian shirt style, to pretty, delicate girly rosebuds.

 you can get floral dresses, blouses and skirts on any budget. Farmers and Ezibuy stock everyday pieces and some of the country's top designers are getting in on the act, too.

 

Don't get rid of your floral-prints clothes you have -- not yet, as the upcoming trend for Spring 2013 is also going to blossom-you-away.
Whether it is a jacket, a chiffon dress, maxi skirt, tight high rise pants and even a pair of jeans, they are all going to be floral and colorful.

The spring summer you found yourself with soft, natural, floral print, lighten color tone, and even the neon color. I am sure that you would have a few of the floral print clothes and stuff in your wardrobe. Floral pint trend has dominated most Spring /Summer 2012 runway.

 Floral print has a tendency to come back every summer. During Spring/ Summer 2011 it was superhot. For this is reason the floral print was undeniably and so obviously in for Spring/Summer 2012.that is why floral prints are literally everywhere this season.

floral in 2011-

2012-  Designers with different floral ideas-  Matthew Williamson Williamson is known for his bold graphics and vivid colors, and this look is the perfect combination of his strengths. Floral Trend for Spring 2012 - Floral Runway Fashion Spring 2012 - Marie Claire Mary Katrantzou Color blocking meets graphic prints meets garden party.  Floral Trend for Spring 2012 - Floral Runway Fashion Spring 2012 - Marie Claire Christopher Kane This cool piece looks like it could be a hand-cut collage or a series of flower stickers stuck on a simple slip-dress. We're betting it won't be long before a starlet like Alexa Chung or Elle Fanning is spotted in this one.  Floral Trend for Spring 2012 - Floral Runway Fashion Spring 2012 - Marie Claire  Ashish As if the sequined, floral pattern of this maxi-dress wasn't enough, the designer went and attached actual plants to the bottom of it Floral Trend for Spring 2012 - Floral Runway Fashion Spring 2012 - Marie Claire  ADAM For this look, Adam Lippes went oversized — in both the fit and the floral print.  Floral Trend for Spring 2012 - Floral Runway Fashion Spring 2012 - Marie Claire  Pictures via Marie Claire  Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York back in September for the now current Spring/Summer 2012 season.  As seen below from designers Diane von Furstenberg and Prabal Gurung floral prints are a great way to showcase your bright and feminine style. Erdem Calling Kate Middleton — this crisp floral blouse and perfectly tailored trouser would be ideal for the Duchess of Cambridge's next international tour!  Floral Trend for Spring 2012 - Floral Runway Fashion Spring 2012 - Marie Clai   Blumarine focused on the print and created the range which was literally blooming. For Spring/ Summer 2012 floral print is to be as trendy. This time Blumarine focused on the print and created the range which was literally blooming. Maybe it was too extreme but the effect was impressive. LONDON - Designers turned to nature for inspiration on the opening day of London Fashion Week on Friday, showcasing a collection of sheer silk dresses, delicate embroidery and elegant structural show pieces all  featuring a floral-inspired theme. By Li-mei Hoang  http://m.calgarysun.com/2012/09/14/london-fashion-week-opens-with-tribal-floral-inspired-designs

2013-

• Belted floral dresses

Moving away from corporate looks for the office, spring 2013 offers up the belted floral dress as a 9-5 staple. Expect a feminine, cinched in shape and longer hem (think above the knee to midi length). Work-appropriate it may be, but we expect to see the ladylike belted floral dress worn for many an occasion through the season.
 http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--spring-2013-fashion-trends-summer-2013-fashion-22683.html

• Keping it above the knee: Nicola Finetti resort

Nicola Finetti’s core offering of pretty above the knee cocktail dresses never moves too far off course – which says something for the success of his long serving aesthetic. Resort 2013 works in fresh floral prints and classic ivory whites atop full skirts, petal hems, and the occasional peplum.

reference-'Keeping it above the knee: Nicola Finetti resort' »

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maarten Van Der Horst for TopShop S/S ’12

By Contributor on April 24, 2012

Fashion East designer Maarten Van Der Horst and TopShop have collaborated on their first capsule collection just in time for spring/summer 2012, with graphic prints and bold colours.

The Dutch born London based designer has incorporated several elements from his own SS12 mainline into his colorful collection for TopShop.Heavy jacquard fabric is worked into a masculine single breasted jacket, while high waisted Bermuda shorts and pattern heavy Hawaiian shirts add a sense of playfulness to the collection.

 

 

 

 

 

floral prints for bridesmaids Erdem Resort 2013 bridesmaid dress inspiration lace navy

http://www.fashionotes.com/content/2012/04/maarten-van-der-horst-for-topshop-ss-12/

•  Other designers and brands that used the floral prints extensively include: Iceberg, D&G, Mary Katrantzou, Erdem and others.

CELEBRITIES WEARING FLORAL..

 

Miranda teamed a dreamlike blue and grey floral print T-shirt with a green and yellow tulip-hem skirt.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2188640/Miranda-Kerr-sports-sophisticated-style-mismatched-floral-prints.html#ixzz270rk3kzB

 

Bellissimo! Monica Bellucci looks bloomin' lovely as she shows off her killer curves in a floral print dress

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2202415/Monica-Bellucci-shows-killer-curves-floral-print-dress.html#ixzz270tDIIkC
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Rihanna Styles Her Floral Denim With White-Hot Pumps

 http://www.celebstyle.com/Rihanna-Floral-Jeans-22388038

 

•  Beyoncé Knowles  wore colorful printed Stella McCartney pants with a pair of bright yellow heels   http://www.popsugar.com/Beyonce-Walking-NYC-Wearing-Floral-Pants-Pictures-22331485

Jessica Alba wearing multicolored floral pants, an orange top, a jade ombre jacket and a pair of matching jade sandals with white cuffs around the ankles.

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/jessica-alba-pants_n_1212539.html

 HOW TO WEAR-

1.  you can  match a printed skirt with a plain blouse - even in a vibrant jewel color - or a dress with nude heels.
2. floral jeans and shorts are popping up all over the place and they are not ideal for anyone who doesn't want to draw attention to their bottom half. But, if you're willing to give it a go, look for patterns that are slightly more understated, and pair them with a plain, well-cut top. 
3. Some celebrities have been spotted with floral accessories, such as silk flowers worn around the wrist, or a bag with a flowery detail ,so u can just update your wardrobe with some accessories.
4. If you're worried about looking too girly, the bigger the print the better. But be careful, a big print can overwhelm a petite frame in the same way that a small print can make a big person look even bigger.
5. However, celebrities like Rihanna, Beyonce and Jessica Alba left the sweet stigma of floral behind by wearing edgier, plant-patterned pants it's all about incorporating the print without appearing too girly(as seen above).
6. This actually depends on how brave you are and how you wear it or match it. Not necessary you have to imitate like how the model wears in the runway.

   Introduce summer into your wardrobe early with a floral print.

.http://www.sharonyong.com/2012/04/spring-summer-2012-trend-outfit-with.html 

  Head to toe floral prints are all over the runways.

not just the clothing even accessories of floral print are in trend .so  you can just go and grab anything and everything you like .

• Here i am tried my floral print kurta in a retro style.m wearing a cowl neck kurta with my white legins and white platorms.

 

• here m wearing a floral shirt of mine with bold flowers . i just love the shirt because of the color combination.

• my floral printed dhoti pants.

my 2 tank tops  with floral prints..

my floral print sun glasses..<3

 

1. my tank top,floral from ginger.
2. my floral skirt from globus.
3. my floral sun glassesfrom ALDO
4. my floral printed scalf from SATYAPAUL
5. few of my floral accessories..

drama is back to fashion..

 The ornamented drama of the Baroque and Rococo periods returns in new ways for fall 2012, rebelling against the minimal and the financially conscious to show that obvious displays of luxury are still on the cards. From gilded filigree + embroidery + appliques +  heavy brocades, going for Baroque is one way to stand out come fall.

images via Fashionising.com :

 There was a subplot to the fall 2012 fashion season that set out to prove that luxury and opulence are alive and kicking, and it took the form of a revival of the heavily ornate. From embroidery to brocade, garments mirrored the lavishness of artworks, architecture and plush interior decorations – some with more baroque trills and turns than a Bach cantata.
As with any revival this one isn’t a straight-out repeat of a particular era. Some collections draw comparisons to the early Baroque era, some later or French Rococo. Contrarily, the Renaissance even popped up as an inspiration. The point is it’s useless trying to pigeonhole the entire revival into one: its really a swirl of influences that collectively make up a broader, new, aesthetic. So while we can refer to fall 2012′s trend as being neo-Baroque or neo-Rococo, not every garment or collection will fit a particular term.

THE COLLECTION-

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Baroque revival: the elements

• Embroidery, needlepoint and tapestry.
• Rich fabrics like velvet, leather and silk brocades.
• Gold, gold and more gold. Gold hardware, gold embellishments, gold thread.
• Ornate patterns that preference symmetry over asymmetric and curves over hard lines.
• References to artworks, sculpture, interior design (don’t be surprised if some garments make you think of grandiose staircases or antique wallpaper).

How to wear ornate clothing in 2012

There was enough baroque inspired embellishment on the fall runways that you can expect to see it in stores and on the street – but not so much that you can expect a mainstream glut of it at the turn of every corner. As such there’s an opportunity to stand out if you wear it well. We’ve broken it down into two main looks: regal and rockstar.

Regal

Dramatic. Exuberant. Excessive.
The way to make this work is not to do anything by halves. Don’t pair an embroidered velvet cape with a pair of ballet flats: go for the heels, or the luxe leather boots. Layer on the jewels (costume or otherwise). Top it off with a bold red lip. It’s all about conviction, and a look that screams lavishness against all odds.

Going all out with gold embroidery at Dolce & Gabbana, F/W ’12

Rock

Rock’n'roll has always had the connotation of fast living and excess, so designs that lend themselves to the excessive have an inherent rockstar quality. Hence in fall 2012 one of the key ways to wear ornate garments is with a glam-rock or bohemian-rock edge. Imagine you could plunder the wardrobes of David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix and go from there.
For a glam-rock look try a metallic brocade jacket with skinny leather pants or jeans. For a bohemian-rock look pick up pieces in plush velvet and embroidered leather. You can mix these with minimal pieces to keep it modern.

Balmain F/W ’12 makes baroquely ornate trousers feel effortless with the addition of a slouchy knit

Baroque accessorising

If you don’t want to go all-out on an ornate look that channels the Baroque era (or even if you do) there’s also the matter of accessories. Ornately wrought filigree jewellery, tapestry handbags, jeweled headbands, embroidered suede boots, beaded removable collars or printed silk scarves are just some methods for upping the visually-ornamented factor of your accessories.


 Baroque styles are the pet favorites of designers and Fall 2012 welcomes you with a wide variety to choose from. The podiums at the recently concluded fashion week were chock-a-block with the latest baroque designs. Baroque's are an excellent choice for special occasions. The style essentially features intricate and heavy ornamental work on a variety of fabric. One can choose from satin and silk or go for the sheer designs if you are the bold and adventurous kind. The garment can vary from LBD to evening gowns or even a three piece suit. The choice is yours. We suggest minimal use of accessories with this style. http://www.thefashionables.com/2012/09/latest-runway-trends-for-fall-2012/

http://www.londonfashion.org.uk/baroque-fashion-2012-by-dolce-gabbana-fall-collection.html

CELEBRITIES WEARING BAROQUE-

• Jessica Chastain's Alexander McQueen dress at the Oscars.

http://franklovesellen.blogspot.in/2012/02/baroque-fashion-20122013-with-alexander.html

reference

1. Jessica Chastain's Alexander McQueen dress at the Academy Awards was an indicator. 
2. Elizabeth banks wore the same designer at a premiere, and
3.  Joan Small wore a stunning baroque embroidered Balmain top to the Style Awards.

• Lady Gaga arriving in Romania

• Kate Moss at the Fashion for Relief party in London

• Miranda Kerr on the cover of the October 2012 issue of Marie Claire Australia magazine

• Selena Gomez at the 69^th Annual Venice Film Festival.

• Zoe Saldana also in D&Gon the September 2012 cover of Harper’s Bazaar

http://houseofgeekery.com/2012/09/11/celebrity-trend-neo-baroque/

 I know its not a perfect Baroque style clothing but i had this kurta in my wardrobe with copper and golden bead work and applique and golden and copper barocade at bottom. I found it quiet similar to the Baroque fashion .

I know my Photoshop is bad but i just tried doing a quick collage of all those accessories i have which i can relate to Baroque .

1. A copper and gold brooch I have.
2. A velour ballet shoes with gold.
3. Black and copper bangles.
4. Black pumps with copper brooch on it from woodland.
5. Gold belt of mine
6. Chunky bangles 
7. Golden pearl long chain  from forever new
8. Pearl  and gold bracelet