6. Catwalk

I'm going to be completely honest: I'm pretty lazy when it comes to watching shows during fashion week. I know I should be huddled around my computer binge-watching the catwalks so that I'm up to date with what's going on, but I'm just too dang lazy. However, there is one brand that I always manage to watch, no matter what, and that's Burberry. I'm absolutely obsessed with everything they do, what they're about... they can do no wrong in my eyes! One of their shows in particular, the Prorsum Womenswear A/W '12 show, affected me like no other fashion show has. Not only are the designs absolutely stunning, but the atmosphere and music tie the whole thing together. My favorite part is the finale, with the artificial rain and flurry of snow, and the models all carrying umbrellas... it lends for a real cinematic quality that I absolutely adore. Ever since seeing that show, I've wanted to work for Burberry (in their cosmetics department, but for them nonetheless). Every single time I watch the show, no matter how many times I watch it, it still gives me the chills.

Without further ado, the Burberry Prorsum Womenswear A/W '12 show. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do!

5. Neutrality

Today we're talking about what's hot for this upcoming Spring. The word on everybody's lips, from fast fashion retailers to high-end designers, is neutral. Neutral color palettes are huge right now, from grays to taupes to nudes -- everybody loves neutrals, including me. I love being able to grab a few different neutral pieces from my closet, throw them all on, and instantly look so chic! It's so easy, you could seriously do it with your eyes closed.

I noticed that H&M is very in the swing of things, as all of their window displays featured all neutral pieces.

PS - Do we love the overalls? Because I know I do, and I'll 100% be rocking them this Spring.

Denim is also huge right now! Denim shirts, denim pants, denim shoes (maybe?)... either way, denim is everywhere, and not only in the traditional blue color, as you can see H&M is doing white denim. But Gap decided to stick to that traditional blue denim, and they had a huge window display showcasing how they style their denim pieces. 

Denim is so effortless and chic, and a nice-fitting pair of jeans can take your look over the top!

Finally, Forever 21 seemed to be playing with both denim and neutrals! As you can see in this window, they're dressing up grey denim with an array of neutral shades and lightweight layers, which are absolutely perfect for Spring.

4. Jargon

Today we're talking about the way fashion reporters and writers compose their articles; that is, the language they use and the effect it creates. To me, fashion reporters usually tend to sound somewhat pretentious. We're in the "pretty business," so they are constantly coming up with the most extravagant and unique words to make something sound beautiful when describing something so simple. For example, a red dress would be called "a soft flowing gown of shocking scarlet." That being said, I read an article from the New York Times about the fashion at the recent Grammy awards, and found that the language was surprisingly simple and could be easily understood by the everyday reader. Here's what I found:

Silhouette & Design

• Jumpsuit
• Suit
• Jeans
• Jacket

Details

• Tie
• Long
• Short
• Sparkly

Color

• White
• Cherry red
• Blue plaid
• Sleek black
• Noir

Fabric

• Sheer lace
• Leather
• Sheer ribbon
• Velvet

Creative "Jargon"

• Rock 'n' roll edge
• Wardrobe switcheroos
• Sartorial integrity

I was easily able to understand everything mentioned, except for sartorial integrity, which I had to look up the meaning of. But only one word being really out-there is quite plausible for a fashion publication! 

3. Striped

A huge trend I've been seeing as of recent is horizontal stripes! On everything from t-shirts to shoes, thin or thick -- people are stripe crazy! Many people are scared to try horizontal stripes because they trick the eye into making you appear larger, but I personally adore the way stripes look, and I'm a big girl!

Here are photos of my brother and I both rocking this trend:

Stripes can be worn by both men and women, and as you can see, they're super versatile! They add a really interesting something to a basic outfit.

Celebrities and fashion moguls are also consistently rocking stripes, as displayed by Blair Eadie, Olivia Palermo, and Rosie H-W.

Overall, I think stripes are here to stay! They look amazing on everyone and are so stylish.

2. Texturize

Let's talk about upcoming trends for the S/S '16 season. One of the biggest trends, and one that I personally am extremely excited for, is the use of eye-catching texture in garments. According to WGSN, fur, pompoms, and hair in pastels and brights are predicted to be seen on many a runway. Many forecasters are using the term "immersive tactility" to explain this trend; that is, something that is 3-dimensional and able to be physically touched. Inspiration for this trend is being pulled from pop-culture, blog-culture and cartoons.

This trend was introduced in the A/W '14 season by designers like Vionnet and Olympia Le Tan, both in clothing and accessories. 

And more recently by powerhouse designers like Betsey Johnson, Jeremy Scott, and Kenzo.

I see this trend being absolutely successful and being picked up by numerous other designers, as well as many fast-fashion companies. These pieces add interesting, eye-catching texture to the simplest outfit, and the pastels and brights are a breath of fresh air for the Spring season.