Fashion/Beauty

Spring Fashion 2012

H&M

Be daring and sophisticated with H&M. This spring, mix chic and streetwear, floral designs with colour blocks and exotic prints with metallic apparel.

  1. Snakeskin dress $39.95, bag $14.95
  2. White blouse $12.95, Blue pants $14.95
  3. Necklace with white flowers $49.95
Winners

Winners plays pastels and retro for its spring collection. The sorbet inspiration gives it a delicious flavor and, as usual, you may just find that little Valentino dress at great prices. Don’t forget to buy colored jeans!

  1. Woven straw cloche $19.99
  2. Lace tank $24.99 $, Lace skirt $29.99, Wedges $34.99
  3. Colour Block Dress $39.99
Le Château

This spring, Le Château offers color, chic prints and quality. Take a look at the gorgeous light and bohemian dresses!

  1. Floral tunic dress $150, Ring $15, Shoes $79.95
  2. Paisley dress $129.95, Bag $49.95, Shoes $79.95
Zara

Zara started the year with retro looks and neutral colors. As if they were afraid to forget about the little black dress, the designers added a lot of them in the collection…

  1. Dress with flared skirt $59.90, Wedges $99.90
  2. Dress with strass collar $79.90 $, stretch sandal $59.90
  3. T-shirt $29.90, Blazer $159.90, Skirt $59.90
Simons

Simple and summery, the collection at Simons with its nautical prints, bright colors and stripes makes us dream about our next vacations.

  1. Duo dress $28
  2. Empire waist dress $28
  3. Belted bustier dress $38
  4. Romantic chiffon dress $38
Banana Republic

If you are under the impression that this season would be perfect for Betty Draper, you won’t be surprised to hear that Banana Republic launched another Mad Men collection for spring, very “sixties” with touches of cold, pink and flowers. Just in time for the fifth season that is about to begin.

  1. Purple majesty necklace $95
  2. Betty dress, $185
  3. Cigarette pants, $124
Jacob

Jacob suggests a collection that will make you beautiful and elegant all day with joyful looks but still chic enough to be perfect from the office to your sweetheart.

  1. Floral dress $89
  2. Piping detail dress $129, Vest $99, Bracelet $25
  3. Blouse $49, Pants $79, Jacket $79
Forever 21

As usual, Forever 21 has something for everyone: colour blocks, classic apparel and the Heritage collection that combines color and simplicity.

  1. Chiffon dress $27.90
  2. Dress and belt $19.90
  3. Knit tunic $18.90
The Bay

Also visit The Bay and its Topshop collection where daring moms will find everything they need.

  1. Sleeveless knit dress, 90 $
  2. Tiger shirt, 36 $
  3. Lace dress, 90 $
  4. Striped tank top, 30 $
BCBG

With BCBG, you will look fabulous at all times. Our favorite: the knit dress. We also love the evening dress that will let you show your leg like Angelina and they have beautiful casual styles for our daily life.

  1. Knit dress, $248
  2. Sequined evening dress $298
  3. Striped sweater $110.60

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