2012 marks a new year — and an opportune time to revamp your wardrobe. We've rounded up several easy trends that you need to update your look this year. From fabulous head-to-toe florals to fun fringed frocks and a hint of athleticism, use this as your style guide for the new year! On Allison: StyleMint top.
12 Chic Ways to Wear Gold
>> Metallic gold — whether in the form of brocade, sequins, or lamé — is never more a wardrobe staple than this time of year. And, with the abundance of gilded looks on the runways for Spring 2012, it seems that shiny threads are definitely here to stay. Click through for 12 gorgeous ways to wear what's arguably the luxest look around — from day to night to every moment in between — as seen on the streets of recent Fashion Weeks.
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NYFW Recap: Cool Trends, Shopping the Runway, and More
Now that New York Fashion Week has wrapped up, it's time to take a look back at our favorite emerging trends from the runways. We spotted everything from vivid hues and bold color combos to fluid, flowy dresses and stunning sequined bottoms. Click through now to get caught up on our Spring trend coverage, and shop some of the trends now.
Spring 2012 Color Watch — Tangerine Dreams
>> The Spring 2012 shows have only just began, and already there's one color that seems to be emerging as a potential it-hue: Tangerine. So far, we've spotted it in various forms at BCBG, Jenni Kayne, and Richard Chai Love (left) — as well as splashed across prints at Peter Som earlier today. While it may be a bit too early to say for sure, we're betting we'll be seeing a lot more of the citrus hue in the weeks to come. Here's a look at a few of the collections offering tangerine for Spring 2012 thus far.


