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Dresses in Spring/ Summer 2012 collections

There are few women who can do without a dress in a warm season which explains why designers have created so many wonderful dresses for Spring/ Summer 2012. They come in different lengths, styles and colors providing every woman with an opportunity to find something she likes a lot. And if we make a short classification it can be quite possible to determine the Dress Trends for Spring/ Summer 2012.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Dress Trend #1: Airy maxi dresses. Maxi dresses are always in vogue but during Spring/ Summer 2012 season it is airy maxis that will be top trendy. Made of chiffon, taffeta, organza and other sheer fabrics maxi dresses come in colorful prints. D&G and Emilio Pucci offer us multilayered dresses with scarf-inspired prints, Just Cavalli and Naeem Khan go for leopard and polka dots while Roccobarocco simply combines contrast colors.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Dress Trend #2: Mini dresses. While some ladies opt for airy maxi dresses others will definitely want to show more of their bodies and trendy mini dresses will help them a lot with this. Paco Rabanne, Balmain and other designers have made a variety of super mini dresses in different colors and designs.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Dress Trend #3: Midi-length dresses. Midi-length dresses are perfect for those who dislike maxi dresses but feel shy or inappropriate to wear mini dresses. Midi dresses look good on women of all ages and can be good for many occasions. In a dress from Giorgio Armani you can visit a red carpet event. Victoria Beckham’s tight-fitting midi will look perfect at a book launch or a store opening and a stylish Etro will make you feel gorgeous everywhere you go.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Dress Trend #4: Glittering dresses. If you want all attention centered at you just go for one of glittering dresses designers provided in plenty for Spring/ Summer 2012. Try a silver or gold dress or find a bolder option in green, red or blue. Elie Saab designed fantastic sequined gowns. Giorgio Armani made a few dresses in color of liquid metal. And Paco Rabanne worked with iridescent hues.

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Spring/ Summer 2012 Dress Trend #5: Asymmetrical hemlines. Asymmetrical hemline is a big Spring/ Summer 2012 trend which extends not only to dresses but to various tops and coats, too. Mary Katrantzou made a number of fabulous dresses with trains. Missoni cut hemlines to one side, while majority of designers simply re-invented a mullet dress (which has been a hot Winter 2012 trend).

Wrap Belt

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Before Victoria Beckham started designing she was a style icon and a trendsetter. Women all over the world looked up at her and copied Posh Spice’s looks. When she became a designer nothing changed… Well, actually it did. Ladies started to look at her with even greater interest and respect. So, when she wears something we can be sure that soon her true fans will try the same look. And if she dons something twice or more times, it is definitely going to be a trend. Why am talking about it? Because since Victoria Beckham launched her Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 collection she’s been wearing a wrap around leather belt with her almost every outfit. And the item does look stylish!

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Michelle Obama wearing the deepest shade of teal

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First Lady Michelle Obama had on blue the other night. But in the most regal way possible. As she and her Presidential husband welcomed British Prime Minister David Cameron & his wife Samantha Cameron, Mrs. Obama made a statement in an off-the-shoulder Marchesa evening gown.

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Mrs. O, wearing the deepest shade of teal in a column silhouetted Marchesa gown draped off-the-shoulder, paired her understated glam look with a statement Tom Binns necklace.

She welcomed Mrs. Cameron, who wore Alessandra Rich and black pumps.

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I like this look but …
DO WE LOVE IT?!

Milly by Michelle Smith

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Here’s a sneak peek from Milly by Michelle Smith, who will be showing her fall 2012 collection in a few short days at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

“My Fall 2012 collection is bold and modern: innovative technical fabrics merge with traditional couture techniques, and vibrant pops of color excite a base palette of black and white.” – Michelle Smith, Designer and Creative Director, Milly

RED CARPET FAB: 2012 GRAMMYS

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Rihanna was among the fabulous celebs who was the red carper for tonight’s 2012 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in LA. See fab pics of Alica Keys, Kelly Rowland and others inside…..

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The “Cheers” singer shook things up on the red carpet in this revealing Armani gown that she designed with Mr. Armani himself. And paired it with black Louboutin pumps, Neil Lane jewelry, and a gold Jimmy Choo clutch. She said on the red carpet that he’s starting to trust her designs more.

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I love Taraji P. Henson, but she should have chosen a more flattering dress because she can pull off a hot dress. Her frock is a halter pink and cheetah mermaid gown by Brian Rennie for Basler. Not loving this one though.

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Kelly Rowland and this big hair….which she has been rocking all weekend. And I love it. She wore an Alberta Ferreti gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewels. One of my fave looks of the night.

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Alicia Keys (who did a tribute to Etta James alongside Bonnie Rait) arrived with her husband Swizz Beatz who rocked a bold purple bowtie and velvet sportcoat. Totally underwhelmed by Alicia’s Alexandre Vauthier and Louboutin look.

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Gospel duo Mary Mary rocked sisterly variations of black and silver.

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Kirk Franklin received 2 awards–Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Album for “Hello Fear”.

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And Miss Ross walked the red carpet with son Evan.

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Kelly Price was in a somber mood as she was likely the last person to ever sing with Whitney.

Eva Marcille, Idris Elba & Solange Knowles Trek Through Fashion Week

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Eva Marcille, Selita Ebanks, and Solange Knowles are still holding down the front rows of NYC Fashion Week. See their photos inside…..

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And she later posed with Designer Cesar Galindo (who made this eye popping gown for her) at his Czar by Cesar Galindo show at Doyho Restaurant at Yotel.

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And Solange, who has been cashing many-a-DJ’ing checks since Fashion Week started was spotted hanging out at Lincoln Center. Loves the color combo and fit.

And supermodel Selita Ebanks sat front row at Tracy Reese looking gorgeous in blue. Blue is just all the rage this season…

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Angela Simmons, Jessica White And Others GET FAB For Fall 2012 Fashion Week

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The beautiful folks have descended upon NYC for Fashion Week, Fall 2012. See pics of Angela Simmons, Jessica White and more

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Jessica White was spotted looking in an interesting getup outside the tents for Fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Lincoln Center in New York City today.

She hit up the front row and backstage of the BCBG Maz Azria show:

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She also posed with the designer Max Azria

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And fab stylist stylist June Ambrose, in a Jewel by Lisa jacket, posed with Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan from the “Real Housewives of New York” at the Kim Hicks Couture show.

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Angela Simmons was also spotted looking sleek at the tents.

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For the BCBG show she rocked this black ensemble with a gold choker/belt combo.

And after a quick change into a white pantsuit, Angela posed with Aisha Tyler and designer Tadashi Shoji at his show.

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Viola Davis Goes Natural For “LA TIMES” Magazine & Talks To Andre Leon Talley For VOGUE

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Academy Award front-runner Viola Davis covers the February 2012 issue of LA TIMES Magazine with a photoshoot that shows a drastically different side of the actress. See the pics inside and get highlights of the interview she did with Andre Leon Talley for “ET.”

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The Help star Viola Davis, pictured directly above in a Jason Wu sculpted dress and a Costume National fox fur poncho, has pretty much cleaned up at all the shows for awards season, so it’s only natural that she is expected to win this year’s Oscar for Best Actress.

In the latest issue of LA TIMES Magazine, the actress rocked a photoshoot that highlighted her gorgeous features. She looks fab!

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In a Theirry Mugler lace with velvet trim suit

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In a Marchesa long sleeved lace and high neck dress with organza flower detail

Here’s a few of the highlights:

On liking characters that are underrated, slow burners: “Human life is about a culmination of moments, and 99 percent of those are quiet but powerful. I am always interested and intrigued with watching that.”

On nurturing her craft from a young age: “Even back when I was 11, I knew that Isabel Sanford from The Jeffersons came from the stage. I never watched the Oscars, but I watched the Tonys every year. I wanted to be onstage. I wanted to be like Colleen Dewhurst or Jane Alexander—one of those great ladies of the theater, doing Ibsen and Shakespeare.”

On the need for young people to be mentored to aspire to something fulfilling: “I am doing this out of necessity. If I am not the instrument of change, I can meander through this business and be the black woman who always has two or three scenes but with fabulous actors around me.”

Mint may just be the “It” pastel for spring

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Mint may just be the “It” pastel for spring, but I think it looks equally chic in wintertime. Here are 5 pretty mint green pieces to add to your wardrobe now.

{The Inspiration: Court & Hudson in Forever 21 denim, Michelle Obama in a J.Crew skirt, Kaley Cuoco in Romona Keveza}

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Zoe Saldana spruces up a simple purple sweater and jeans

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Zoe Saldana spruces up a simple purple sweater and jeans with a floral scarf and colorblock handbag. Try the look yourself with the savvy finds below.

5. Lulu’s Colorblock Satchel $42