Fashion Trends, Shows, Celebrity Style, Shoes and Accessories

May I present the best spring 2012 ready-to-wear fashion shows. They were: Louis Vuitton – “gentle and kind, fragile but strong”, Antonio Berardi – ethereal mixed with edgy, Prada – fun-loving and retro, Chanel – sear-inspired and magical, and Givenchy’s fashion show – where good meets evil.

The breezy maxi skirt tops our list of summer essentials! Feminine, stylish, and comfortable, it delivers fresh summer style with vibrant colours, stripes and subtle sheerness. This makes it an easy perfect piece for both tropical vacation or city oasis. It dresses up with sparkly accessories (and flows elegantly when dancing too!) or down with flip-flops and a basic tee with ease. Have a look at the editor’s picks!

Embrace the first signs of summer and sport relaxed warm-weather look with the following must-have pieces: Hawaiian palm tree patterned leggings, ladylike white dress, summery straw bag, intriguing clear shoes, and flowy palazzo pants.

What are the latest nail trends for summer 2012? Ornate or crazy manicures are impressive, but at the end of the day, simplicity of a perfectly lacquered nail wins. Express yourself with a freshly polished manicure in the on-trend colour: tangerine tango, milky peach, pink-red, nude and pastel.

Who is the best dressed celebrity of the moment? Is it Beyonce’s sister Solange in Stéphane Rolland, Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham in her own design, model Heidi Klum in Temperley London, actress Emily Blunt in Michael Kors or Charlize Theron in Dion Lee?

Short fashion round-up! So, what’s on in fashion this week? Rihanna not only graces the current Elle U.S. edition, but she is also a cover girl of Elle France’s April 2012 issue. H&M Conscious Collection hits stores and disappoints with the quality as the dresses are made from “more sustainable material”. Kate Middleton celebrates a year as a Dutchess of Cambridge.