London, UK – Maxi and Art Deco Dresses show Romance is not dead at New Look this spring and summer. Last autumn, fashion fell in love with romantic lace; from the feminine and pretty day dresses, to more dramatic sweeping see-through gowns.

This season, spring fashion continues to embrace the feminine in other forms, with romantic ranges of dresses that capture the sunshine season ahead. The maxi-dress, rarely out of fashion, returns in bold and floral print to stand out under the sun. Flattering in silhouette and an easy way to show off the season’s love of patterned and flower print, the maxi dress encompasses everything that is beautiful about spring.

New Look, the high street fashion leaders in trend-setting styles, has long pioneered the value of the Maxi dress frequently lauding it as an essential item for spring and summer. Their current collection showcases dresses that make Romantic Heroines of us all. Their vintage rose print maxi dress and floral border maxi dress show the power of the flower print this season. Teamed with a pair of decadently dangling gold colored chain cascade earrings, the maxi dress becomes regal and perfect for parties, complemented by spring’s latest ‘up-do’.

One can opt for maxi dresses in pleated, patterned and block-colored forms, illustrating how many ways there are to wear this perfect item.

The Art Deco trend was another familiar force on the catwalk during the 2012 season, with more romantic draping silhouettes bejewelled and shimmering. Miss Sixty, carefully selected by New Look for their cutting edge designs, offer a range of party dresses that offer romance with a slighter shorter hemline. Their black Bow Dress is elegantly feminine, with a 20s Art Deco echo that feels very current and topical.

Spring is the season to dress in feminine fashion and make like a Romantic Heroine. New Look’s sweeping floral and patterned styles will inject every wardrobe with a little budding romance.

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The color green has long been delegated as a spring color – shades of green grass, green buds on trees, stems of flowers and so on. In March, green makes its appearance on St. Patrick’s day. Green also makes its appearance during the Christmas season as a partner to its complimentary color, red.

However, expect to see darker shades of green in this fall collection, including forest greens, emeralds, and pea greens. Designers, including Diane von Furstenberg and Alberta Ferretti, have been showcasing greens at fashion weeks around the world.

A forest green jacket can make a statement against the backdrop of a cloudy, rainy, snowy city. Kelly green pants paired with a neutral top can add a splash of color to an otherwise boring outfit. Green can also be paired with red; however, be sure the shades don’t scream “Christmas season.” A burgundy or plum works well.

Women can expect to see spring patterns, such as laces and florals, in the fall, albeit used in different ways. Mixing animals prints will also be seen. However, be careful to use animal prints sparingly – don’t create a whole outfit of animal prints.

Another trend this fall is the color red – on lips. Pair a red lip with a nude eye. Try wearing a red lip with a green pant and a neutral top. Or go the other way, and pair a smoky eye with a nude lip.

For men, varsity sportswear is going to take center of attention. Letterman’s jackets from high school and varsity cardigans will be seen. Horizontal stripes, herringbone sport coats, and tweed jackets will be popular patterns and textures. Cuffed pants will be trendy this fall, so socks will be on display — Time to bring out your most colorful, crazy socks, men!

For both sexes, bright colors will be popular. Oscar de la Renta, Chloe, and Calvin Klein brought color blocking on their dresses, shoes, and bags. Aside from rich greens for any article of clothing, shades of red, blue, and yellow will be popular denim colors. Cobalt blues, mustard yellows, and even purples will be fun additions to an otherwise drab fall or winter wardrobe.

Hats are also in for men and women – the popular straw fedoras from the summer will be updated for fall with thicker (warmer) materials, such as wool and velvet. Women will also see cloche hats.

One suggestion to pull any of these trends is to focus on one or two items. Instead of creating an entire outfit made of bright colors, pair something bright with something neutral. Don’t forget that shoes and accessories can be bright additions to any outfit, while pants and shirts can be neutrals. Try a patterned shirt and neutral pant, or the other way around.

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