Colors are the keys to staying in fashion, and there are a few of them to choose from this season. The hottest new color that’s quite unexpected is mint green. It’s soft and classy, yet can be really sexy in the right piece, so go ahead and pick yourself up a few mint green items for this summer.

Keeping up on the latest fashion trends can be difficult, so here are some of the top trends this summer that you can easily incorporate into your wardrobe. By following a few of these tips, you will easily be able to be in fashion this summer.

All things neon are popular this year, but you do have to be careful about putting too much neon in one look. Too much of this good thing is definitely a bad thing, so try just adding a neon purse or a pair of shoes to brighten up your look. The most popular neon color is orange, which makes a clear fashion statement.

To go along with all these colors are creamy neutrals that have the classic look of white, but without all the sharpness of it. Be sure to pick yourself up a pair or two of cream colored pants for this summer, as well as a dress or skirt for an elegant evening look.

Mixing these color trends together are the patterns and prints that are popular this year. Making a comeback are whimsical patterns that feature different animals, flowers, or even fruits. These fun and bold prints can be found on everything from dresses to shoes to blouses and blazers, so you’re sure to find just the pattern in just the piece you need to complete any look.

Most of the styles that are in this summer are loose and comfortable. Loose fitting shirts with the bare shoulders and tunic style shirts are in, as well as crocheted vests. As far as pants go, the flare pants are back in, particularly the high-waisted style made popular by Katherine Hepburn.

Now, for your accessories. They should follow the color and fashion trends this year with bold neons and whimsical prints. The purse that’s popular this season is the belt bag, which should never be confused with the fanny pack. The belt bag is a small and flat square bag that hangs around your waist. Speaking of your waist, skinny belts are also in this summer. As for your shoes, kitty heels and gladiator sandals are the hottest trends for this summer.

If you follow these simple guidelines this summer, you’ll be rocking the latest fashion trends with the style and grace of a supermodel.

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Finding your perfect summer shoe this season is especially difficult. Why? There are so many to choose from! This year has been all about the shoe and the designs are more elaborate than ever. Here are some of our favorite shoe trends for this summer.

The gladiator sandal comes is back again this summer so if you splurged on a pair last year you are in luck. These great sandals come in many different styles and colors, and can be found to fit any occasion. This year the gladiator sandal comes in a variety of colors whereas previous seasons have seen it only in neutrals.

Khussa shoes are another popular fashion right now. These traditional shoes from Pakistan that were worn by royals are making waves again today. They are great because they are simple yet elegant, comfortable, and come in any color you could want with lots of different type of bead work and other embellishments.

Wedges also back this season. These are super cute and great for women looking for a casual alternative to uncomfortable pumps. Wedges with wooden or printed soles or espadrilles are new this summer. Mix and match soles with bright buckles and straps for the hottest look this season.

Some of the colors that are popular this summer are neons, particularly orange and mint green. Look for floral or tribal patterns. All of these choices make it easy to find the perfect shoe to best compliment your wardrobe.

There are many reasons to love about Rihanna’s style, from her bold haircuts to her sexy on-stage outfits. Rihanna is truly a fashion icon. She can look sexy in body conscious looks, how to look hot while in jeans and a t-shirt, and elegant while at awards ceremony.

One of the things we love about Rihanna’s style is her use of camouflage. Few celebrities are brave enough to try camouflage, but Rihanna does it, and she does it right. She can also rock a pair of sneakers as well as she can a pair of stilettos.

Being from Barbados, Rihanna knows how to dress for the heat. We love the short shorts that she wears, as well as the crop tops. Crop tops are perfect for hot weather, and really show off her rock-hard abs.

As far as pants go, Rihanna is all about diversity and can pull off nearly anything. She’s not afraid to put on some tight leather pants or even spandex, and she can also rock men’s wear. There are a surprising number of female celebrities that are showing up to red carpet events in men’s wear inspired outfits, but Rihanna is one of the few that can actually maintain her femininity and sexiness while in men’s clothes, making it another reason we love Rihanna’s style.

Rihanna is not afraid to get some ink done. She has about 15 tattoos and they’re all perfectly feminine and totally chic. With tattoos, it’s easy to be over the top, which makes them become very unattractive very quickly, but all of Rihanna’s tattoos have been done well and only make us love her style more.

Beyond her clothing choices, Rihanna gets a lot of attention for her hair styles. She, unlike a lot of women, can pull of a short hair style just as well as a long one. Some of the hairstyles that she’s been known to rock are the uneven bob, the pixie, and a short clipper cut. She has also dyed her hair a bright red, which she pulls off as well as she does leather pants and crop tops.

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A round face is defined as a face that is about as wide as it is tall. They typically have a wider hairline, fullness below the cheekbones, and smaller chins. If you have this face shape, choosing the wrong hair style can actually make you look heavier than you are. For that reason, it is important to find a hairstyle that is flattering, and it’s not as hard as you may think.

Luckily, there isn’t just one cut that looks good with a round face, so you can feel free to try different looks and settle on one that you like, that you can easily care for. What’s more important than the specific style you choose is that it follows the basic guidelines.

Bangs are great to have if you have a round face because they help to minimize the wideness of your forehead. Bangs are also good for drawing attention to your eyes, so it’s good to add some eye enhancing makeup to completely pull people’s eyes to yours. It’s important that you go with layered bangs rather than heavy straight-cut bangs. Longer side-sweeping bangs also work really well to minimize the roundness in your cheeks.

The length of your hair is also important. More often than not, shorter hair styles look much better with a round face, so long as they are layered. It’s important that you have your hair cut to your chin or slightly below your chin to help elongate your face. You can also wear your hair longer if you prefer, but should try to add some layers around your face, as long straight hair will only emphasize the roundness in your cheeks by contrasting it.

Curls are great for adding overall height to your hairstyle, which will also help to elongate your face. Be careful when adding curls that you add them at the crown of your head or below your chin. Just adding curls near your cheeks will only make your face appear wider. Curls or waves that go along the sides of your face will also help to elongate and soften your face.

If you’re looking for ideas and wondering what looks will work for you, you can look at pictures of some of these celebrities that have round faces: Catherine Zeta Jones, Christina Ricci, Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kirsten Dunst, and Miley Cyrus. These lovely ladies have professional stylists that help them look their best, but you can easily copy their great styles by going to a good salon and enlisting the help of the hair stylists there.

1. The future is now. With so many recent technological advances, it’s no wonder that the fashion industry is also reflecting a look to the future. Bold silver and metallic accessories are very trendy now, along with unique designs that combine curved and straight edges in a futuristic way. Many of these accessories appear to have come straight from the future, and are a great addition to any edgy look.
2. The floral patterns that once adorned your bedroom walls are now a popular pattern for handbags and clutches. There are many vintage patterns from the 50’s to the 70’s that look amazing on a clutch purse. These bold patterns are best matched with solid color.
3. Old is new again. Vintage earrings are in this season, their one-of-a-kind colors and shapes are what make these popular. Although you can find these vintage looks for sale in many fashion accessory stores, you can get a truly vintage look by shopping at thrift stores and antique shops. This is great for the person who wants to keep up with latest trends, but can’t necessarily afford expensive designer jewels.
4. Bigger is better. With bracelets, big and bold are what’s in this season. A wide plastic bracelet is perfect for every occasion and goes with anything. You can find them in solid colors or patterns, and in various thicknesses and shapes.
5. Natural beauty. Another look for accessories that is very popular today is a natural one. Natural greens, browns, and tans are used in a lot of accessories with patterns from nature. You can find earrings, handbags, scarves, and even shoes that reflect this very down to earth, natural look that helps to draw out the natural beauty of the person wearing them.

Fashion designers today mix and match these current trends to create unique fashion accessories that work for any look. You can find flowers added to a futuristic shoe or a big bracelet that made from natural woods and colors. However you choose to combine these trends, you are sure to look fabulous.

1. Color! Color is definitely in this year, in a lot of different ways. This summer, you can be prepared to see a lot of bold and bright colors. There are a few different ways that this trend is appearing, in neon, pastel, color blocking and stripes. Michelle Obama wore blue pants with a red top and yellow cardigan at the White House’s Easter Egg Roll, mixing the primary colors were a perfect way to wear this summer’s color trend.
2. Lace is becoming popular, but not in the way your grandmother wore it. Boldly colored lace in big patterns is what is trending now, usually overlaying a dress or top of the same color or a neutral. These brightly colored laces are great for adding a sexy twist to your wardrobe. Kate Middleton has worn lace dresses on three occasions!
3. Stripes are another summer trend to look out for, especially in bold and unique color combinations. Stripes are fun, but you do have to be careful with them, as they do make you appear larger. You can help avoid this by layering a neutral colored jacket over top of a striped tank. (Vintage Striped Button-Up Crop Top)
4. Neon is one of the colors that is in right now, but this is a color that should only be used in small doses. Too much neon will make you look like a glowstick! So, grab a hold of this summer fashion trend by getting yourself a neon-colored clutch or purse. This small amount of neon added to your ensemble is enough to liven you up without overdoing it. (La Mer Neon Wrap Watch – Bright Yellow)
5. Tribal prints are also in this summer, and make full use of bold colors. In the past, tribal prints were popular that utilized natural earth tones, but this year it’s all about the color, so don’t be afraid to go out and get yourself a couple of brightly colored tribal shirts for this summer. These shirts are also great because they have necklines that draw attention to your face, and are usually looser fitting to hide problem areas. (Reverse Open Back Dress)
6. Hot shoulders is a new trend where the shoulders and upper arms are exposed. It’s also a great way to be sexy without having to show a lot of skin. You can find these shirts in a variety of colors and in various patterns, so there’s sure to be one that you’ll love. (ASOS Top With Cut Out Shoulder Detail)
7. To go with all these cute tops that have bold colors, you’ll need a pair of white pants, which are also trendy this summer. With white pants, you do have to wear nude colored underwear and have to be careful about how worn they are, but they give off a very classy look that goes perfectly with any of this season’s trends.

You can find jackets in a myriad of different bright colors, so go ahead and get yourself a couple of bright jackets, and one neutral colored one. Be sure that you get jackets that are short and fitted, rather than long and loose. They should be cropped to stop just at the waist, which is trendy and very flattering. Longer jackets that are too boxy can easily make your waist appear wider.

The best part about getting a bright jacket is that it goes with any neutral colored outfit you have hanging in your closet. The best shirt to wear is one that is neutral in color, somewhat form-fitting, and long. When your shirt extends below the jacket, it looks very relaxed and modern while helping to avoid the dreaded muffin top that you often get when you tuck your shirt in.

Tight fitting pants work best for this look, but it can also work with a skirt depending on the length of the jacket sleeves. Full length sleeves work better with full length skirts, but you can pair quarter length sleeves on the jacket with a shorter skirt for a more upscale, classy look. You can also choose to wear the sleeves pushed or rolled up for a more casual and sporty look.

Another trend that’s very in this summer is stripes. The problem with horizontal stripes is that they naturally maximize whatever part of the body they are on. So, you have to use them with caution. They are great for smaller-chested girl who want to visually increase their bust, but most women have the opposite problem.

To avoid problems with this while still keeping up with current fashion trends, you can wear a striped shirt beneath a jacket. This will allow you to wear the stripes, but only part of them will be seen, which will allow you to avoid the viewer seeing you as being bigger than you actually are. There are two ways of doing this.

You can wear brightly colored stripes and put a neutral colored jacket over top, or you can find neutrally colored stripes and put a colorful jacket on top. Which you decide to do depends on you, but the same rules apply when wearing a striped shirt under a jacket as wearing a regular shirt. Just be careful when coupling stripes with colors that you don’t end up with too many colors, since too much of a good thing is a bad thing.

DO find jeans that fit you. They’re not meant to be form-fitting or the exact right length, but they should at least fit you in the waist. The most flattering boyfriend jeans are straight-legged, typical jeans.

DO wear worn jeans. Finding a pair of jeans that appear well-worn is the key to successfully pulling off this look. The idea is that you are wearing your boyfriend’s favorite pair of jeans that he’s worn while working on his car or while painting, or any number of traditional “guy” things.

DO wear a cute girl’s shirt with them. What you wear with your boyfriend jeans will determine whether you end up looking like you’re wearing boyfriend jeans, or you’re just a tomboy. If you’re wearing a baggy t-shirt or hoodies with them, you’ll be mistaken for a tomboy, so it’s important to wear a cute top with them. Tight fitting shirts with some sort of print or design on them are best for this.

DO NOT get jeans that have more than 3 holes in them. At that point, you end up with the ragged jean look, or the homeless look, so be careful not to have more than just a couple holes. The boyfriends jeans are supposed to look like they came to be like that naturally, so holes in the knees only is preferred.

DO NOT get them so long that they have to be rolled up more than a couple of times. It’s fine to have to roll the bottom a couple of times, but if you have to fold up more than about 4 inches, you start to push your luck, and will end up with a bulk at the bottom of your jeans.

The boyfriend jean look made its debut a few years back but this season we will see it revived. Be sure to look yourself over in the mirror carefully before you head out to be sure that you are looking good, and don’t be afraid to get friends’ opinions if you’re not sure. This look is amazing when it’s done right, but it’s also easy to go wrong.

In the quest to bring Fashion Week to women everywhere, as a Canadian first, Maybelline New York will be showcasing the excitement and energy of the runway through live streaming of fashion shows via YouTube’s Fashion Week Live channel at http://www.youtube.com/fashionweeklive. Canadians will be able to instantly access fashion and beauty content live and direct through multiple digital platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr. www.maybelline.ca

2.    Mercedez offers emerging designers Start Up program!

By providing unprecedented access to industry experts and influential mentors, sponsor Mercedes-Benz Start Up will equip participants with a comprehensive roadmap to success and the knowledge and confidence required for a successful solo runway show and ultimately a thriving career in fashion. The official application for the second cycle of this coast-to-coast program is now available to download, and the quest to uncover Canada’s most talented emerging designers continues. www.mercedes-benz.ca

3.    For those working around the clock, Toronto Fashion Week has a touch-up station!

As the Official Hair Tool Sponsor of World MasterCard Fashion Week, Rowenta Beauty keeps things hot backstage and on the runways. This season, guests can enjoy the line’s brand-new Curl Active & Double Straight tools at a luxurious touch-up station, paying tribute to the glamour of Old Hollywood. Whether you’re after sultry curls or sleek strands, these tools will surely add a touch of ‘wow!’ to your Fashion Week experience. Connect with Rowenta Beauty on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RowentaBeautyCanada) and Twitter @RowentaBeautyCanada. www.rowentabeauty.ca/index_en.php

4.    Where can you buy the Canadian collections?

Holt Renfrew has become Canada’s destination for luxury retail, and is home to the greatest names in Canadian fashion. Holt Renfrew is proud to support Canadian designers, and this week highlights the fall collections of some of our brightest stars: Dennis Merotto, Jeremy Laing, Judith & Charles, Lida Baday, Line, Mackage, Smythe, and TwentyCluny. www.holtrenfrew.com

 5.    Who designs the shoes?

Town Shoes has been strutting stilettos down the Canadian Catwalk as a proud official supplier of World MasterCard Fashion Week for 13 years. From perfect pumps and wild wedges to fabulous flats and beautiful boots, Town Shoes has everything to fill your Shoe-aholic needs. Town Shoes – For the Love of Shoes. www.townshoes.com/