Another popular trend on the catwalks for Spring / Summer 2012 was Geometric prints, this trend was displayed on a range of designer’s catwalks and was all presented with slightly different twists. Some designers combined this trend with the neon trend, creating very vibrant patterns, others added it to key shapes such as the 1920s straight cut dress.

Alexandra Wang adding neon elements to his Geometric Print

Lacoste Geometric Print dress

This is a very versatile trend and can be done big and boldly, or subtle and delicately, depending on what suits you most. The print can be subtle by only using a couple of colours, or even a black and white print could have a strong impact but without being too dominant. You could pair a geometric print top with a full length skirt to enhance the femininity of the look, or wear with a simple pair of jeans to create a more casual look.

Here are a couple of geometric print items currently available on the highstreet to give you some inspiration!

This a great spring dress from ASOS and at £28 a great budget buy, however if this a bit too bold for you try…

This print top from Topshop; £34. The colours in this item a a bit more mute and could be paired with black jeans for a smarter / dinner date look, or with blue denim jeans for a more casual look.

Or finally there is this dress from REISS, £139 which is a much softer approach to the geometric print trend, the use of only two colours gives the dress a more forgiving look, and the blurred lines in the pattern design makes the dress on trend without being too overpowering.

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The Oscars is always a chance for designers to showcase their best frocks. Celebrities want to look their best,  however it seems that their stylists do sometimes get it wrong. A popular choice this year was a cream / white shade that many celebrities opted for. Here we will go over what Lizzie thought were great choices, and others who didn’t quite get it right.

Winners:

Mills Jokovitz -gorgeous, understated, sparkly (PHOTO:WENN)

Octavia Spencer; great for her shape and beautiful understated glamour

Jenifer Lopez; another great dress showing off her brilliant figure (Photo: Getty via Popsugar)

Gwyneth Paltrow; understated yet glamorous (Photo: Getty via Popsugar)

Angelina Jolie, in the ‘leg’ dress; always looks amazing by choosing plain colours but changing her hair and attitude depending on the mood helps her make a statement. This time she’s vamping it up! (Photo: Via ecorazzi)

Maryl Streep; very luxurious and glam, a bit less fabric would have been nicer but still a show stopper! (Photo: Getty via Glamour)

Cameron Diaz; great except the bikini suntan lines! (Photo via Fashion Latest)

Melissa McCarth; great choice for the fuller figured actress from Bridemaids. (Photo via Pop on the Pop)

Glenn Close; such an unusual colour to see on the red carpet and a softer alternative to black. (Photo: Paper Mag)

Kirsten Wiig; super feminine (photo via Glamour)

Losers:

Jessica Chastain, from the range of dresses she would’ve had access to, think she could’ve found one to enhance her figure better! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty via InStyle)

Emma Stone; lovely colour but the neck bow too overpowering. (Photo: via Zimbio)

Viola Davis – awful cleavage. Should never have choosen that neckline. (Photo: Coco Perez)

Michelle Williams; great dress, but totally wrong colour for her. Way too strong and over powering. (Photo: IBT)

Sandra Bullock lovely in theory, but looks like she’s in 2 sizes too big on top! (Photo: Getty via SkyLiving)

Penelope Cruz how can someone so gorgeous manage to look so frumpy!! Leave the full skirts to the older ladies -if anyone!  (Photo: via Yahoo)

Natalie Portman was also a bit on the frumpy side! Not her best look. (Photo: OMG Yahoo)

Katie Holmes; dress is totally the wrong size and looks like its sliding down! (Photo: Cocoperez)

Rooney Mara; awful choice for a flat chest, emphasising it not camouflaging! (Photo: Skyliving)

However, these are just my ideas, what are your opinions? Surely when these woman have access to any dress they want they should be able to get it right? Either they need to get a new stylsit, or not be afraid to say no to their current ones!

One of the more feminine spring trends that we saw over the catwalks was the full skirt. This was apparent on several catwalks including D&G, Moschino and Prada, the full skirt can be part of a dress or worn as an individual skirt with separate top. It is a great item for the warmer months if you’re not keen on showing too much leg, the longer, fuller skirt can have great impact without being too revealing.

D&G SS12

 Giles Deacon SS12

You could team full skirts with the floral trend and have a combination look, or if the fullness of the skirt is statement enough, then go for a plainer skirt and team with a delicate blouse or plain tank top for a more casual look.

Don’t be afraid to try full skirts, they can suit all so long as you find the right length that suits you. Pairing the skirt with simple ballet pumps can help soften the look or pair with classic court shoes to enhance your legs.

Here are some of my high street favourites:

This Oasis skirt via ASOS would be a great piece to add to your working wardrobe, or a comfortable item to wear out shopping! £45

Carven via Net-a-porter £335 – this is a lovely day / evening dress that could be dressed up or down to suit multiple occasions.

By Zoe via John Lewis £160 – great to wear to the races or a summer garden party – a hair piece would compliment this dress perfectly.

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