The Hot List

February 2, 2012
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Embrace the Rainbow! Colour is having a real fashion moment this season, so the fashion-conscious amongst you should look to the likes of Lauren Conrad and Nicki Minaj for the ultimate in hair inspiration. Not experimenting quite so far as Julien Macdonald and his army of rainbow-haired models, these two style icons have embraced the tie-dye tip trend instead. It looks certain that tie-dye tips will be the IT summer festival hair of choice.
Jess Holland

The Spring 2012 runway shows featured everything from pastels to paisley, but when it came to this season’s silhouette, many designers thought alike: peplum! Peplums are a short flared fabric that accentuates the waist, creating the perfect hourglass figure.
Nina Ricci and Alexander McQueen went all-out romantic with layered lace and pretty frills. One step ahead of the trend was Michelle Williams and Emma Watson, who have both been seen wearing the latest feminine, peplum adorned collection from Jason Wu. Cate Blanchett, recently wore a Givenchy black dress, showing peplums also have a darker edge with black lace and feathers. So, this season don’t shy away in the crowd!
Alissa O’Malley

Ralph Lauren 1 bestows a playful spirit through sharp zests of lime and grapefruit, inciting a taste for performance and victory. With the Ralph Lauren collection becoming such a huge hit, it is difficult to stop at just one fragrance. Ralph Lauren 3 radiates a thrilling scent of crisp mint, aromatic ginger, and has been described as the ultimate male fragrance with an air of aristocracy, enjoyed by Prince Harry. Ralph Lauren 1 & 3 – £38 for 75ml or £15 for a 200ml body spray.
Emily Woods

One of the main trends evidently seen on the runways was the ‘Wet Look’, which despite sounding unfinished and seemingly like the models had just had got out the shower and onto the catwalk, actually looks slick and surprisingly classy. Whether hair was oiled back into a sleek ponytail or styled in a messy chignon, this look was featured heavily by Channel, Bottega Veneta and Donna Karen, staking its claim as one of the most popular styles for summer.
Charli Rose Lees

This season the catwalks were awash with our feathered friends. Whether bright and brash, or simple and sophisticated, bird print is the next hot ticket. In their first collection for Kenzo, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim introduced a hint of the exotic to Paris, alongside bold colour-blocking and a nod to American Sportswear. Joining the flock were Carolina Herrera in New York and Giles in London.

Tessa Barratt

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