Ultimate Spring 2013 Runway Trend Resource Guide: It’s time to review, revive, repeat + wear!

Spring highlights from Jil Sander, Ralph Lauren, Balenciaga, and Valentino
Spring highlights from Jil Sander, Ralph Lauren, Balenciaga, and Valentino

Off the catwalks and on to your inspiration, here’s the Spring 2013 Runway Trend Resource Guide to spruce up your style.

Fashion Week (you know that “week” is has really become over a month and globally then some) is designed for the trade and shown way in advance for the buying season.

Starting with NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, then hitting LONDON FASHION WEEK, over to MILAN FASHION WEEK, and closing with PARIS FASHION WEEK all the major cities produce more than enough of content.

While we show you the best trends that walked the runway loaded with tips + advice to inspire you to get the look with what you have, + what you should  look out for and what should inspire you.

Spring is here.

It’s time to rock those looks NOW– from color-blocking trends that don’t ever seem to fade to new takes on ladylike dressing and quintessential grunge, we’ve got you covered on all of the seasons go-to, must-try moments.

Yes, you can get our as it happens SPRING 2013 COVERAGE ALL RIGHT FROM HERE.

It might lighten the very stylish add-on’s if you take a gander at the FocusOnStyle Spring 2013 Resource Guide of some favorite posts to revisit now:

 Let’s start with…

Top 4 Trends To Transition to Spring – What to wear everyday when the runway seems so daunting?

Big designer names don’t end up in many of her closets, but the BIG trends sure will! Warm up to the season with ruffles, not so basic black, flowers, and stripes. Pick a fresh take on your faves and you’re certain to find a renewed interest in your existing classics.

Highlights from Paris Runways- Spring 2013 Balenciaga, Celine, Dries Van Noten, Stella McCartney

Sporty, and if anything, relaxed takes on late 90’s standbys made a mark for Fall 2013. Think 90’s Spice Girls and Gwyneth Paltrow for starters. But make it fresh with unthought of fabrications and silhouettes from jean jackets in plaid wool to flats in tartan.

Wear It Now: Black is Back As The Runway Trend To Steal – Spring 2013 Highlights

Black and white will never go out of style but whether chromatic or as a canvas for rich layers and vibrant accessories, the classic duo never fails to serve. Plus it can make you slim in seconds.

Runway Beauty: Veronica Lake Hair is The New Wave & Here’s How To Get The Look… inspired by the Zac Posen runway

When you buy well, runway fashion should serve you as a refresher course as there is no need for you to buy so many clothes! Runway schedules, no matter who or where the shows and products come from, are bizarre. There is no reason to buy so many items, and most of all blow your budget. Get on cue withe these just-haves…

 NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Favorite collections….oh so many but let’s rethink a few standouts. Like Tom Ford for ir graphic silhouettes. Red carpet ready at Reem Acra. Lush hues at Vera Wang. Iconic styling at Michael Kors.

Narciso Rodriguez color-blocked for Spring 2013

Narciso Rodriguez color-blocked for Spring 2013

Narciso Rodriguez in NYC showed one of his best collections to date with sexy, cocktail ready takes on color-blocking and minimal dressing. What hit us dead-on were the fresh takes on cocktail dressing you should try now. His color-blocked spaghetti strapped dresses where instantly slimming, and would give an air of cool seduction anytime. Consider pulling those lines the next time you go shopping.

No. 21 emphasized mismatched chic for Spring 2013
No. 21 emphasized mismatched chic for Spring 2013

Old world fabrics made a new in sleek. patterned fabrics, why not? No. 21 showed us just how exciting the clash factor can be in Milan, with vintage inspired foiled fabrications and brocades that made for the ultimate in deluxe messages. What made the looks even more covetable were cool proportions and studies in nuanced styling. You might want to scout your favorite vintage & thrifts shops, or even the back of your closet, for some pieces with the same flavor.

Christopher Kane channeled feminine glamour fro Spring 2013
Christopher Kane channeled feminine glamour fro Spring 2013

Christopher Kane’s Spring show in London showed us how stunning a simple bow blouse and separates in sheer fabrications and subversively feminine silhouettes can be. And thanks to clever styling with a minimal mantra, each overall look was far from sweet and more likely ready to combat the streets if anything. For most of us, sheer is hard. Wear a flimy top under one of the new sleeveless jackets to get the look without venturing into TMI-ville.

Dries Van Noten went grunge for Spring 2013
Dries Van Noten went grunge for Spring 2013

Dries Van Noten revisited Grunge with a nuanced vision that was graphic, yet ultra-femme and full of contradictions -just what we love about Dries. Take note as plays on plaids in lush, gauzy fabrications are sure to be a mainstay for seasons to come. Grunge, always comes with the disclaimer that you if Kurt Cobain was on your college or after playlist, you may want to pick just ONE grungey element rather than going deep into the abyss of angst.

New York, London, Milan, or Paris… what’s your city flavor for Spring? Please share your favorites and what you WILL wear from our in the comments below. -Naveed Hussain



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