Catwalk Empire

Feminine looks, strong colours and a return to 1920s-style Gatsby elegance will rule the runway this year.

It was all very well for fashion icon Coco Chanel to say: ''In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.'' But it's hard to imagine her wearing clogs, for instance, when everyone else is in Miu Miu glitter pumps.

So what will fashion followers be wearing en masse in 2012? According to Cleo magazine's fashion director, Aileen Marr, there will be a mix of eras - the 1920s, '30s and '90s all get a nod - and bold colours.

''Ladylike is still strong, after years of short body-con dresses, so women will be wearing Peter Pan collars, lace, shift dresses and kitten heels,'' Marr says.

Of course, not all of it will be embraced on these shores. ''The pretty schoolgirl look sounds a bit boring, but Australians will do their own take on it, probably with shorter hemlines and skipping the cardigans for a sleeveless dress to show more skin.''

Spring 2012 Fashion Week in Paris highlighted the schoolgirl look, but where did it originate? British It Girl Alexa Chung had been fashioning her brand of short-skirted teenagerhood for years. The Band of Outsiders is one cult brand picking up the look, with tartan pleated skirts making it into its spring collections.

The Leonardo DiCaprio version of the The Great Gatsby, being filmed now in Sydney, is also having an impact on fashion.

Dropped waists are making a comeback - Camilla & Marc has done them for winter 2012 - as are sunray-pleated skirts and dresses. And all the decadence of that era will hit the mainstream stores, seen in embellished cocktail dresses and ''plenty of bling, like sparkly heels,'' Marr says.

''When shows like Downton Abbey and Boardwalk Empire become successful, designers are influenced and try to capture that period, too.'' And the mood stays feminine for the colder months, with winter florals coming to the fore.

Grazia editor Kellie Hush says: '''Sweetness' was what Miuccia Prada announced immediately after her spring/summer 2012 show. Pretty is back in force: floaty dresses, '50s and '60s silhouettes and head-to-toe florals. Prada's show was very Grease; Louis Vuitton was over-the-top feminine. Slingbacks and mules are back. It is modern femininity once again. And with The Great Gatsby filming, you can be assured Daisy Buchanan style will be everywhere.''

Also important: a signature coat, such as a pea coat or Carnegie coat, which teams up with shift dresses at midi length. That is not to say that it is all for the girly girl. Making an appearance in the '20s-'30s theme are brogues, loafers, man-style suits for women (double-breasted jackets and double-pleated pants) and flat shoes.

Prints are here for a while - think graphic screenprints of the '90s - as well as strong colours. ''There's a '90s hip-hop feel happening and kids will be wearing oversized sweatshirts and bold message prints, like Katharine Hamnett does,'' Marr says. Why the '90s? ''Streetwise is happening, because everything else from punk to the music-festival look has been done to death.''

She predicts Australian buyers will give the bold colours a thumbs-up. ''They love colour and neon, as they're easy to wear in warm climates.''

Magdalena Velevska has married the '20s feel with neon, and the shades that will be popular are orange and teal.

The colder months will bring autumnal colours: hunter greens, pumpkin oranges and rich burgundies that will make their way even into the coloured jeans popular during summer.

Shoe-wise, platforms are on their way out, although heels are not. Women wanting to reach sky heights can still opt for stilettos, but with a more classic feel and pointy toe.

The It bag is still a box bag, started by Celine, and in accessories, women are trying to make their wrists look unique with a long mass of individual chains, via friendship or charm bracelets.

What else to look out for in 2012? Stripes, flared pants and black and white are all making some headway. Sportswear is still going strong: think motocross and hip-hop inspired. Alexander Wang used padding, mesh and stripes in his collection, while Karen Walker showed off oversized baseball caps.

High-top sneakers are back, with designers such as Lanvin and Opening Ceremony doing their own bling version.

Lace, the feminine favourite, won't just be reserved for clothes, but will turn up on accessories such as bags and shoes.

TRENDS FOR MEN

According to Arthur Galan, who designs clothes for women and men under his label Arthur Galan AG, ''Checks will be very important for men: they will be wearing check coats over check shirts to create a mix of textures. There are rich tones for men as well, in the form of precisely cut jackets in bordeaux, midnight and dark emerald.'' The must-have item for men? ''The skivvy in those winter months, for the true gentleman's look: to be worn under a jacket or shirt.'' And in men's shoes, Galan tips ''the return of the chiselled toe, with more of a pointed chisel than what we've seen in the past. The lace-up is still strong, but the ankle boot is the new item.''

TRENDS FOR WOMEN

Era: 1920s - dropped waists and luxurious dresses.

1990s - oversized T-shirts with graphic lettering.

Colours: orange, teal, red, black and white, bold.

Prints: graphic and florals.

Pants: wide legs, pleated.

Shoes: kitten heels, pointy toes, sparkly.

Fabrics: lace.

News & Images Sources:  http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au

BENTLEY MOTORS

Prom Hair Styles

Prom Hair Styles are the one who loves to flaunt long hair but have in this unsuitable for you. Always remember pairing a round hairstyle with a kind for hairstyling a softly layered look can look terrific round shaped face then there are many ways you can along with a center partition that will divide the face into tackle this and look your fashionable best two longer sections at all times Avoid using bangs even here Long hair tends to add length to the face. 

The trick remains in making the round face appear slender and sleek Straightening the hairstyle would be even better as it will give a slimmer look In that case, long haircuts for round faces should be kept sleek Generally with long hair, the simple look is the best as described above and on the narrow side towards the cheek area Bangs will again cover up the face and forehead making the style totally This is because round faces tend to have fuller cheeks round face shape will not work for any length of hair.

Makeup ideas on hairstyle

There Makeup ideas on hairstyle are many haircuts for men that reduce the roundness of the face Make sure that you don't have bulging sides in a short haircut. short hairstyle adds height to the face and it appears Haircuts for round face men should include side bangs to cover part of the face to give it a more slender look. It is better to add some curls on the crown area to make the In a short haircut shorter and should be avoided the full heavy bangs make your face look 

face look elongated Round face Getting a short haircut one adds to the height of the face and not people should avoid slick-up hairdos The face looks wider than normal as there is no hair to longer than usual cut the roundness of the face the width The length of your hair should fall below the chin level The sides of your hair should not kick out else it will again provide width to the face.

How to decide haircut on face

How to decide haircut on face You can choose face framing layer haircuts for round faces Wear your hair shoulder length or longer to make this look work better Concentrate on longer to very long styles Avoid having blunt ends near your cheeks as it ads width to your face You can even add side swept bangs to take People with round face should avoid having bob cuts as they the attention away from the roundness of your face frequently emphasize cheeks. Use what you have to the maximum.

Long hair makes the round face look naturally long that the roundness is not that clearly visible and along good haircut for round face is something that is similar to the emo haircuts It will make your face and neck look sleek which is required The offset fringe also helps make the round face look slender Shoulder length bob haircuts are great for round faces with this you can try layers It slims the look of the face by framing it with long layers 

Hairstyles for Round Faces

Hairstyles for Round Faces the face look too full Cut short hair in layers or heightened bangs the length of your hair to elongate the round face your age and even your lifestyle requirements Once In case of short haircuts the texture and weight of your hair shags are useful to break up the roundness of the face to follow so as to have the best hairstyle.

Hairstyles with bangs that have long and tapered ends all these things are noted there are some basic pointers look great on round face people The bangs help to reduce the roundness of your face Do not opt for blunt cuts as they underline the roundness of the face The other things that a person with round face needs that should be taken under consideration are Avoid haircuts that add bulk to the side of your face because they make 

Guys Hairstyles for Round Faces

Guys Hairstyles for Round Faces very important to choose have almost the same width as the length correct haircut for round Once you know the shape of your face the hairstyle can be handled faces as you may end up making your face look fuller and broader. There are many cute haircuts that suit a round face. You can have long layers to make Due to their round face people generally have wide hairlines accordingly you look more beautiful If you have a round face

They have less-pronounced chins and along you should cut your hair to the length that falls below the chin. You can also choose haircuts that adds volume to your hair If you have a round face then your face will If you want your face to look slimmer You will also have fullness at and below your cheekbones choose a graduated long layered haircut with this their necks often seem short.