On Trend 2012

Not everyone wants or needs to be on trend, style is about what suits you in the moment. But for many stepping outside your own closet and into any one of the many runway and street trends can mix it up just enough to 'get your motor running'...so as Fall 2012 leads us into 2013 where being on trend brings us into a state of nostalgia, here are some Fall trends that many of us may have seen come and go and come again...you decide for you what will work in your closet...here we go, On Trend 2012...

RED HEAD

Today's RED is intense, emotional and fiery from bright CORALS to deep RUBY REDS whether you 'DRESS' it up, wear it overtop or accessorize you are sure to be as eyecatching as the changing colors of the season.

DENIM + BLUES

Those ripped jeans no need to get rid of them just yet especially if they are 'CROPPED', best length for that long lengthy appeal, ankle length with heels for a little extra height and style. Moving on from Rock +Roll grunge inspired, RIPPED Denim is taking shape in unexpected ways, tattered collars, shredded jackets this meticulously hard look to create may only stick around if paired with the right pieces.

LEATHER + LACE

Edgy, wild...Elegant? On Trend in 2012 LEATHER SKIRTS offer the perfect mix of androgyny and femininity. Long or short your sure to stand out! Browns, Tans, Crimson and Burnt Orange in Pleats, A-line or Pencil are sure to catch the eye, if you go Black keep it elegant by adding a little edge and alot of simplicity.

Pair the above trend with Fall's East meets West ORIENTAL inspired florals, prints and embroideries. Blossom and Bloom in Autumn's udate on this soft feminine trend that blends more androgynous cuts, lines and patterns lending edge and strength to style that stands the test of time.

Continuing to own the clothes instead of clothes that own you, mix and mash it up and put on the masculine. Androgyny or gender bender style has also come and gone throughout the years. Suits, hats, ties and blazers are many of the pieces played with, 2012's on trend to bring this style to a whole new level...mixing masculine with feminine step outside the typical pieces and strut your stuff!

Caped crusader, this style maven statement piece derived from the British Army takes on new value. 2012 = Futuristic, Superheroes. Cloaks, Stoles, Shawls, Ponchos, Coverups are style accessories that have their moments.  Fall's update to tailoring and details makes this one silhouette you may want to be able to pull from your closet.

For those with a taste for the ornate try on BAROQUE trending this Fall and exude extravagance and high style or get dark, romantic, edgy and 'Back in Black' with 2012's feminine update on Goth and for those of you who just don't want to grow up get your GIRL on in your Schoolgirl style.

While your busy being a Girl, a Superhero and a gender bender, the Men can trend in 2012''s modern update of the classic Bomberjacket, their undecorative and unadorned utilitarian and functional Army Green Attire, their Fall 2012 staple, leather or suede Boots worn with the 'New' Black = Midnight Bluesetting their style from the Ground up!

SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND!