Top 7 fashion trends for women this summer

All you lovely ladies out there… Temperatures are soaring high and it's time to unleash the 'Diva within You'. Summers are that time of the year when you can try bold looks and dress to impress. We bring you the top 5 fashion trends for summer 2012- that will surely grab eyeballs.


1) Step in to any clothing brand and one fashion trend you will not miss noticing are those
lovely coloured pair of denims. Shed those traditional colours of blue and black denims
and try out soft hues like mint, tangerine, soft lavender or make a bold statement with hot red, spring green, neon pink, indigo blue and bright yellow. Celebrity sisters Priyanka and Parineeti Chopra are seen carrying this look very often.
2) If you haven't bought a sundress yet, go running and grab them in exciting whimsical patterns, florals, stripes or tribal prints. Pick soft colours to beat the heat. Try halters, tubes or off-shoulder dresses to stand out of the crowd. Team them with scarves, short jackets, statement necklaces or an oversized hat. Girls… Just remember, summers are incomplete without a sundress.
3) A checked/plaid shirt this season is a sure-shot must have for every girl out there. This look from the 70's is back in town season after season only because it can lend you a new look each time. You can wear it to the workplace with formal trousers. At informal occasions, flaunt them with a casual pair of jeans, denim skirts or those lovely pair of shorts. And if that's not enough, you can wear them over jumpsuits to try an ubercool look.
4) This season we witness the return of the high waisted look. The retro fashion has overtaken every brand. Rock this vintage look with high-waisted shorts, denims, and jeggings. Also, pleated high-waisted trousers at the workplace are a great fashion statement. Accessorise them well with thin belts. For an out-of-the box look, grab a high-waisted playsuit or romper and carry it with confidence.
5) And for all you working ladies, if your BIGGEST concern is not being able to follow fashion because of that formal look you're forced to wear, you sure haven't heard of the coloured blazer trend. These colourful blazers have turned a rage amongst celebs like Kourtney Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Rowland and fashion experts suggest the brighter, the better.
6) Jumspuits, originaly considered for divers/pilots has since 1960 made occasional appearances in the fashion world. However, this season jumpsuits are no longer for models, designers or stage performers. Rather, they have taken over the streets with the variety offered in their style, size and look. Jumpsuits are now seen in florals, vivid patterns and extremely bright colours. Appearing in different sizes, they have been given different names such as playsuits, rompers, dungarees etc.
7) You ought to have a statement necklace( or necklaces) this season for sure. This latest trend is a great way to style up your simple, plain dress. This look can be worn with almost every dress- Be it a simple round neck t-shirt or an off-shoulder top or you can even team it up with traditional dresses like suits, kurtis or saris. This look works best by keeping the necklace as bold as possible. Some trendy designs in necklaces include the owls, the geometrics, the flowers, the hearts or varying combination of beads.
All these are great looks you must carry to be the diva this summer. Also, you must remember, accessorise your look well with the perfect footwear, the ideal jewellery, flaunt the right bag to complete your attire and carry it with confidence.