Spring Summer 2015 Top Fashion Trends

  My last trend report for 2015 was for jewelry designs. Today  I will talk about a few key fashion trends for 2015 spring summer fashion. This year the popular items are: safari jacket, Baja inspired prints, drawstring waistlines, baggy bermudas and the spring anorak. The jumpsuit is still popular in soft fabric, and the denim is coming out in light colors, called "powder wash denim".

   Here are some of my picks for the key designs: This spring summer season Culottes are a fresh alternative to skirts…They are styled with slouchy layers or a slim-fit top. They can be done in crisp wovens , denim and leather. Here are a few examples:
                                                                    Debenhams

Karen Millen

This is my short version of it, which can be worn as shorts as well. You can find it in my shop here:

The full circle skirt is inspired by the 1950’s fashion. Coming in various lengths depending on the market, could be a great item for any woman’s closet.

                                                                   House of Fraser

Marks & Spencer

The classic shirt dress has new details, and we can find it with a dropped waist or relaxed fit. The defined waist is still in.

                                                                    Joe Fresh

Marks & Spencer

Tommy Hilfiger

J Crew

Matching separates are in, a look that is young and fresh, especially when it involves simple, boxy and cropped tops with coordinating shorts, skirts or cropped trousers.

                                                                          Oasis

                                                                          Primark

I will close with the jumpsuit, because if its resiliency through years of trends, and show you a couple designs, one of them being the romper version by Old Navy.

Tommy Hilfiger

Old Navy

I hope my presentation will inspire you to refresh your wardrobe and go out and shop, or make something confident that you are right on the mark.

Until next time,

Zoica

Friday Finds Hand Printed Linens and a Sneak Peek into Spring!

Welcome to this week’s Friday Finds! This week I selected a treasury that gives us a sneak peek into the spring. The treasury has a telling name “Lemon Fresh” and is filled with pastel colors. It was carefully curated by a talented Etsy artist who designs, sews, and prints on linen and paper. Her name is Pat and shop is called “Giardino” and she offers hand printed linens, home décor and paper goods.
 Here is one of her beautiful creations:

Mediterranean Fruit Linen Tea Towels set of 3

I hope you have enjoyed this edition of Friday Finds. Next week’s treasury theme is “ Fresh Coat” have a treasury you would like to submit, just send me or Susan a link via Etsy convo by Thursday afternoon and we will take a look. Remember, if your treasury is featured, we will feature an item from your shop. Thanks for stopping by! Until next time… Zoica

This year's jewelry trends

Today I am going to share insights on one of my favorite subjects: jewelry. This year’s fashion jewelry aims to create a balance between luxury and affordable. There is also a trend for gender-neutral product, ethically sources and pop culture inspired. Many designers are using innovative materials, superior craftsmanship and ingenious designs.


V Jewellery are vintage inspired, they have great quality and are affordable. Here is a popular style: Lobe earrings.

DECO APOLLO LOBE EARRINGS

WWAKE offer a modern perspective on heirloom jewelry and is ethically sourced.

Khai Khai connects the gap between fashion and fine jewelry by offering fun designs made from premium materials.

Ruifier combines superior craftsmanship and materials with innovative, witty design.

Most of the above brands are International, located in UK, and  they outline some of the main trends for this year. Designers around the world have their own interpretations of the above trends.