Top 10 Trends of 2011

Most popular trends tend to hang around for a couple of years so if you're slow to discover one, or are hesitant to engage in one,  you can usually rock it the next year if you want to.  Trends start at the designer level and sometimes it takes a year or two to make their way into the main stream.   Some are fantastic (colored denim), some are silly (feathers in hair) and some are a flash in the pan (dip dye hair) but the one thing they all have in common is, they are f-u-n!  Here are my picks for the Top 10 Trends of 2011:

1.  Colored Denim - This trend took off and ran last Spring and though the style was mainly the skinny jean,  look for other styles to be in color for Spring 2012.  I lurve my green jeans and am looking forward to exploring more colors in the spring, maybe red or yellow.

2.  Color Blocking - This trend was one that people either got very right or very wrong.  Unfortunately the risk of getting it wrong was too great for many people to try.  Needless to say, don't look for this to continue next year.

 3.  The Pant Suit - I'm not going to pretend this is a super new trend because it's not, but white has been more prominent for the pant suit this year and I love it.  If I had somewhere fancy to go to, I would rock this trend for sure.

 4. Leopard Print Shoes - This is another trend that can be done so right or so wrong.  Luckily, I've seen it done more right.  There really are no rules except to keep the rest of your outfit sans print and simple.

5.  Nude Shoes - Nude is the new black especially for spring.  I love this look as well.  I have a pair of nude sling back sandals and not only do they look awesome with pretty much any color (including black) they look fabulous with denim.

6.  Wedge Booties - These are fun because there are so many ways you can wear them and so many styles to choose from.  Wear these  with skirts, dresses or skinnies, you don't want to hide them under long pants, what would be the point?

7.  Statement Tights - You already know how I feel about this trend and I'm pretty sure it is going to be around next year.  Look for lighter colors for Spring 2012 and darker ones to continue into Fall.  This is really the cheapest way to make an ordinary outfit, extraordinary.

8.  Feathers - This trend is mainly for Gen Y'rs and tweens (unless you are Steven Tyler) but it's a real cute way to add some pizazz to your hair.  I fell victim, thanks to my 10 yr old niece, but I have to admit, it was kinda fun to have a bright pink feather in my hair for a few days.

9. Dip Dye Hair- this trend came on the heels of the "ombre" do (dark roots gradually going lighter to ends).  Unlike the feather, or the ombre, it's a bit "try hard" and forced.  This trend came and went and, unless you are a rock star, will probably stay that way.

10.  Crackle Nail Polish - this is another trend that was introduced to me by my niece, but unlike the feathers, this can be worn by all ages.  I wish I had nice nails because this would be so much fun to wear.