RUNWAY TOP 6 : BOTTEGA VENTA RESORT 2012

The colour blocking trend is still going strong if the 2012 Resort collection for Bottega Veneta is anything to go by. As is Neons and Neutrals and transparency. New trend alert? a shiny shimmery fabric; seen in both Bottega and Chanel this month and the double or triple strap shoe seen everywhere since the Louis Vuitton Fall runway. Loving the bold bright accessories

LUST HAVE TREND : LADYLIKE BEHAVIOUR

I'M A LADY!

Ladylike behaviour is all about being feminine but still twisting the trend to suit you. This one is full of contradictions and is more sporty and accessible then past femme trends but is all about being 'put-together' and looking confident. Think soft pastels with a hint of more subdued summery hues. Feminine ruffles, frills and bows against the elegant clean lines of tuxedo jackets and denim. Slim leg pants and trouser-style denims, structured pencil-skirt-suits with print blouses underneath and Dior silhouettes with ankle boots. Ladylike Behaviour is a return to something a little more subdued and tasteful, perhaps a reflection on recent world affairs. But whatever has triggered the comeback of curves and girly dresses Im welcoming it!

TREND SHOPPING : LADYLIKE BEHAVIOUR

(1) Witchery Soft Tuxedo Jacket 189.95

(2) Willow Strapless Silk Top

(3) Sussan Leaf Earrings $16.95

(4)Tiffany & Co. 1837 Interlocking Bangles

(5) Nine West Aileen Tote $139

(6) Witchery Super Skinny jeans

(7 )Tony Bianco Joss Heels $60

TRENDS ON THE RUNWAY : LADYLIKE BEHAVIOUR

Bottega Veneta s10, Alberta Ferretti S10, Preen F10

Burberry S10, Stella McCartney F10, Jason Wu F10

Lanvin F10 , Collette Dinnigan S10 , Oscar De Le Renta F10

(runway images from style.com)