Fashion/Beauty

Back-to-School 2012 Fashion Trends

Color blocking

Color blocking is back this season for both children and adults. It will please parents who can match colourful pieces at will and brighten their child’s back-to-school.

  1. Pink denim, Armani Junior, $73
  2. Dress, Ralph Lauren $59.50
  3. Legging, Souris Mini, $34,95
  4. Vest, Souris Mini, $44.95
  5. Blue pants, H&M, $24.95

 

Made of gold

This fall, golden fabrics are key and should please the little princess of the house. Stella McCartney sets the tone with this little gold print dress.

  1. Dress, StellaMcCartney Kids, $110
  2. Glitter headband, Gap, $9.95
  3. Cats ballet flats, Gap, $29.99
  4. Max Eagle print t-shirt (for boys), Stella McCartney, $58
Stripes

From Armani to Gwen Stefani and Souris Mini, everybody loves stripes! Whether combined with polka dots or bright colors, stripes will give some movement to this back-to-school week!

  1. Polo, Armani, $148
  2. T-shirt, Souris Mini, $32.95
  3. Long skirt, Harajuku Mini on www.target.com (By Gwen Stefani), $19.99
  4. Striped dress, H&M, $12.95
Jackets

To keep your children warm in th classroom and give them that serious student look, a jacket is perfect!

  1. Blazer, H&M, $29.95
  2. Blazer with Contrast Trim, Winners, $14.99
  3. Blazer, Zara, $49.90
  4. Blazer for boys, Zara, $39.90
Tartan

Small squares have a magic effect to give a great yet less conventional look.

  1. Kilt, Burbery, $150
  2. Lothario Kona Check, Marc Jacobs, $86
  3. Shirt, Gap, $24.99
  4. Canvas check trainers, Burbery, $135
Model student

If you like model students who seem to always do the right thing, you will be served this season as knitwear, polo dresses, jumpers and shirts are back just in time for the beginning of the year.

  1. Sweater with button neck, Zara, $25.90
  2. Shirt and tie, Old Navy, $22.94
  3. Cardigan, Ralph Lauren, $55
  4. Polo dress, Children’s Place, $14.97
  5. Uniform jumper, The Children’s Place, $16.17
Prints

Time for natural science! Flowers, reptiles and animal prints are in the spotlight this fall.

  1. Sleeveless dress, Harajuku Mini on Target, $24.99
  2. Fuchsia vest, L’Aubainerie, $21.98
  3. Uniform leopard prints tights, Gap, $10.50
  4. Leopard belt, Gap, $19.95
  5. Blue leopard legging, Winners, $9.99
Printed tees

As usual, t-shirts are perfect for children who can easily put on a sweater and remove it to remain comfortable despite de vagaries of autumn.

  1. Puff sleeve T-shirt, Burberry, $60
  2. Wolverine T-shirt, Zara, $19.90
  3. Lane 3 Vintage Tee, Marc Jacobs, $64
Fur vest

The little fur vest is everywhere this season! Whether to revamp a simple look or to match with a legging and a skirt for a dramatic effect, the little fur jacket is a must this season.

  1. Waistcoat, H&M, $29.95
  2. Fur vest, Zara, $35.90
  3. Leopard vest, L’Aubainerie, $19.98
In my shoes…

Fabulous for children and practical for moms who want to hide mismatched socks under leggings, booties add a relaxed touch to any look! Dare sequins for a bit of glamor!

  1. Lace-up punched ankle boot, Zara, $55.90
  2. Lined high-top sneaker, Zara, $39.90
  3. Suede military boots, Gap, $49.95
  4. Sequin hodgepodge hi-top, Children’s place, $32.95

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