Always One Step Ahead - Spring 2013, Trend 1

Hey everyone, just been having a browse through some trend reports and runway shows for Spring 2013. Now I know we have just waved goodbye to a summer that sadly was nonexistent, and probably half of your summer purchases spent their time in the dark wardrobe collecting dust rather than the sun, but its never too early to start preparing! 
Today in Aberdeen it is cold and windy with torrential rain! Therefore, rather than looking at the bleak weather forecast, I'm going to share my Spring 2013 trend forecast with you and explore a new trend every week!

Trend 1: Earn Your Stripes!

 Stripes were seen all over the New York fashion week catwalk by designers such as Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger and Marc Jacobs. Here is a video showing how stripes made an impact on New York fashion week.

My personal favourite designer for this trend has to be Marc Jacobs. I love his use of monochrome and restricted colour schemes to create a simplistic but classy look. His use of stripes to create graphic pattern also looks great and adds an edge to the typical stripe.

This trend is incredibly versatile, so be sure to make the most of it.. pinstripe tailoring for work wear, block vertical stripe shift dresses for the night, graphic pattern stripes for occasion wear, or a nautical themed striped outfit for the daytime. No doubt this trend will be all over the high street as it's so simple but effective... so get ready to stripe yourself for a fraction of the designer price tag!

Thanks for reading, another Spring 2013 trend to follow next week! :)