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Spring/Summer 2007 Fashion Trends

Model Wearing Christian Lacroix Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2007

There are lots of great trends this spring and summer when it comes to fashion and beauty. There have never been more choices for women than there are today. No matter what kind of style you prefer, you can find the perfect trend this year. Take a look at the following four ideas for hot, trendy looks. You're sure to find something to update your look and make you feel fashionable and beautiful!

Retro/Vintage

What's old is new again, thanks to the resurgence of retro and vintage looks. Hot looks include those inspired by the sixties, seventies and eighties. Basics include geometric prints, contrasting colors like black and white, flare leg denim, the A-line minidress, and even fishnet stockings. Think bright colors like yellow and bold details. If you don't care for retro apparel, add a trendy touch to a conservative ensemble with a retro inspired piece of jewelry. Mood rings, big beads and large earrings are all great ways to add a bit of excitement to your look.

Romantic Elegance

On the other end of the spectrum is a look that's still old-fashioned yet updated enough for today's woman. Victorian-inspired touches are popping up everywhere, from jewelry to apparel. Try pairing a sleek, modern blazer with a lacy white blouse. Or, add a cameo brooch to any jacket for a little romance. A strand of pearls is the perfect way to incorporate this trend into any outfit, from casual to formal. The perfect addition to any Victorian inspired look is an upswept hairstyle secured with bejeweled combs or pins. For this trend, keep makeup feminine and light with soft pink cheeks and neutral eyes and lips. A sheer gloss in a soft pink or nude shade is preferable to heavy lipstick.

Inspired Classics

This look is perfect for everyone, because it uses classic, timeless pieces that never go out of style. When it comes to color, think neutrals like white, cream, brown, gray, navy and black. These colors can be paired with a variety of other shades and look great on all skin tones. Styles include simplistic tailoring and functional apparel. Think flat front trousers paired with sensible pumps, topped with a simple tank and belted cardigan sweater. The classic trench coat paired with a conservative blazer and knee-length skirt is another example of this trend. Simple, clean lines and neutral colors can be dressed up with spicy details like interesting jewelry or red lipstick.

Feminine yet Functional

Another hot trend is the addition of feminine details to functional pieces. An example of this would be simple T-shirts, sweatsuits and loungewear that are tailored to flatter a woman's curves. Think basic pieces dressed up with girlie details, like a simple white or black tank top accented with a tiny satin bow or lace trim. Going to the gym? Try sporting a pair of pink athletic shoes that are supportive and comfortable for your feet yet trendy the same time. Thanks to innovative designers, today's woman can get the performance from her apparel that she needs as well as the feminine details that she wants. It's truly the best of both worlds!