Images via People Style Watch & InStyle

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley took over the December 2011 issue of Harper’s Bazaar in rocking looks for Spring 2012. The model/actress posed in Donna Karan New York, Giorgio Armani and Burberry Prorsum and as well as others. Her editorial had a tribal and striped theme that ranged from cocktail to casual. It’s safe to say pastels will not rule the season. The makeup is dramatic and the beachy hair works with this shoot shot by Greg Kadel.

Photo Credit: Harper’s Bazaar/Greg Kadel

Selena Gomez wore a Burberry Prorsum minidress with flirty ruffles to the Much Music Awards.  The multi-tiered dress was in a neutral tan color with leather straps.  She accessorized with purple peep-toe platform heels that added that wow factor to her look.  Her spiral curls were fun and playful; they also mimicked the texture in her outfit.  A pair of gold hoop earrings completed this red carpet

Cindy Crawford took over the cover of Vogue Mexico for May 2011.  She rocked a black Burberry Prorsum motorcycle jacket over initimate apparel.  The silver studded hardware throughout the shoulders, lapels and sleeves combined with her bold stance makes one fierce image.  This look transcends all language barriers, hot.

We already know that turquoise has been declared the color of 2010 by Pantone, but throughout the year I’ve found several inquiries on this site regarding the color shoes one would wear with turquoise.  Here are just a few color suggestions.  First we list a nude pair of Christian Louboutin that would go perfectly with your turquoise dress this season.  They are maryjane peep-toes with just the right amount of femininity.  Then we have the Christian Louboutin Alligator platform pump, it’s a beautiful blue that provides a wonderful contrast.  The bluish green of turquoise combined with the navy is extremely polished.  Pura Lopez’ peep-toe pump in taupe is another great neutral choice in a pretty platform.  Peep-toes are super sexy for summer and they show off those fabulous pedicures.  I’m also partial to metallics shoes with this trend because they’re also a great neutral and can be worn year-round.  Black is too heavy for the spring and summer seasons, but it would strike the right balance during the fall and winter months.

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2010

Celine Spring 2010

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2010

Christian Dior Spring 2010

Today the skies were blue, and the sun was shining brilliantly.  Spring is finally here, okay it’s not official yet, but work with me.  It felt like we were stuck in a never-ending winter, but now that it’s here, it’s time to trade-in our bulky coats for lighter gear.  What could be more perfect for warmer weather than the trench?  The spring 2010 trench is nothing like your mother’s jacket; it’s been updated and re-worked to make us fall in love all over again with this classic wardrobe staple.

Burberry Prorsum started with the classic trench, and they never cease to amaze us with their ability to remain a dominant force in this market.  The draping on this trench is stunning.  It’s so beautiful, that it could be worn as a dress.  I love the proportions, especially the three-quarter length sleeves.

Celine removed the sleeves from this classic coat, and made it look like a desirable shirt dress.  It’s both sleek and modern.  A jacket like this will have you yearning for a few raindrops just so you can throw it on and go.

3.1 Phillip Lim brought us the fun vinyl trench in fire engine red.  You can tell this sporty coat was made to get wet in the rain.  If the rain doesn’t cooperate, then you have the option of a water balloon fight.  Hey, you have to take it out for a test drive. 

Christian Dior’s leather trench is super sexy and sultry.  The tan color is the only thing traditional about this hip-length beauty.  Take this one out day or night, and it will show that you are a card carrying member in the business of personal style.

The opening look at Burberry’s Fall 2010 collection summed up the show in total, a model in a sheer dress, thigh-high boots and of course, a shearling jacket.  There is something intrinsically beautiful about the masculine jacket paired with a romantic sheer dress.  Shearlings ruled Burberry’s runway, and relegated the celebrated trench to a supporting role.  Though the trench may not have been the headliner, they showed they were a timeless classic.  They were updated with a military inspiration; my thought, ‘where do I enlist’?  It was an earthy color palette of olive green, mustard, tan, off-white, and grey with burgundy and navy mixed in.  The ultra sexy thigh-high boots served as a pant-like substitute to some of the barely there hemlines.  At the end of the day, it was a stunning collection with pieces we will all be coveting from now until the fall season.

Matthew Williamson Spring 2010

London Fashion Week is enjoying a major resurgence.  British designers are returning to London to show their collections again; they are breaking the pattern of showing in New York, Milan or Paris.  The city’s fashion week revival is long overdue because of its wealth of emerging and innovative talent.  Burberry Prorsum, Matthew Williamson, Pringle of Scotland, Jonathan Saunders and Antonio Berardi all returned for spring 2010, and will make an encore appearance for fall 2010.  Fashion Week is from February 19 – 24, 2010 and the excitement can hardly be contained.  “The British Fashion Council is delighted that all five have confirmed they will show in London this February and we look forward to working with them to attract leading media and buyers to London Fashion Week.”  The excitement is not limited to the UK, the fashion industry as a whole rejoices.

London Life [Vogue UK]

Burberry revealed a collection of yummy trenches for spring 2010.  They were chic, short and feminine.  The lavendar trench with the ruching in the shoulders and arms was to die for.  The proportions of the coats are visually stimulating; there’s so much to look at, without being fussy or overdone.  The nude colored trench with ruching throughout was so lovely that it could be worn as a belted mini dress.  Then there was the metallic trench with the slightly scalloped edges and pockets.  The silver trench with the ruching on the sides was so demure and sweet, with a side of sexy.  These jackets are not your mother’s trenches, and that may be a good thing.  We all know that Burberry will never fully depart from the plaid for which this house is famous, but it’s great to see a willingness to embrace change.  We’re only days into fall, but I’m already counting the days to spring, and um, rain?