Summer Fashion Trends 2011 | Mumbai

One good news: There are pretty, fashionable and flattering spring styles dictating this season's trends. So you can bid farewell to the excess of the last season. One bad news: You cannot possibly pick one favoNeha Didwaniarite. Ace fashion designer Neha Didwania, a renowned name in the corridors of the fashion universe gives us the details. Neha was the only student from NIFT to do her internship in USA with DKNY during her batch. She started her career as an assistant costume designer in the movie ‘Chandni Chowk To China' and thereon has worked in many movies, reality shows, music videos, ad films, prints and photo shoots. Here are her trends for the season.

Maxi Dress: Spring 2011 promises to be pretty different as far as maxi dresses are concerned. Last year's much appreciated look of jumpsuits and jerseys will be replaced by lighter, softer feminine dresses with definite silhouettes.

Popular colors this season: It is time to hunt down a few eye boggling bright colors to add to your cupboard. Colors which will dictate this season will be lavender, pale yellow, orange, electric blue, hot and dusty pink and florescent. Among others, playsuit is most likely to make a comeback. You can team a strapless playsuit look with a short tuxedo and you will be ready to rock any party. And when we talk about summer, who can possibly forget floral prints? Go for floral printed chiffon, linen or cotton clothing.

70s Bohemian Look: One key trend to check out for this summer 2011 would be the 70s sophisticated glamor and bohemian look. High waisted pants with chunky blocked heels to bell bottom kaftans and wide leg pants…all are worth a pick. Get ready to welcome flares along with capri pants.

Straight Fit Jeans: As far as the fashion trend of jeans is concerned, they will continue to be worn in straight fit and skinny style. Colors like indigo and charcoal will dictate the choices in jeans.

Evergreen Mini Dress/Shorts: Another most sought after trend this season would be of mini dresses. Wait, were they ever out? I doubt that! Tone your legs and show off your tan because this summer calls for it. Opt for high waisted shorts in neutral colors and sport them with light feminine ruffled blouses.

Cat eye sunglasses: Steamy summers might call for desperate measures. One of the trends which would call you to upgrade your sunglasses collection can be cat eye sunglasses. This vintage look of 60s glamor style will be the most sought after trend.

Get bold and chunky with jewelry: Eye catching bold and chunkier pieces will dictate this summer 2011 trends. Go for multi colored stones, layered chains with stones, pearls, beads and feathers and team the look with a simple T-shirt and skin fit jeans and you are all set to step out in the evening.

Chandelier earrings: Chandelier earring trend is back with a bang and how! They are glamoros and a perfect for a brunch or evening wear and can perk up your dullest of the evenings. Another piece of jewelry you can never go wrong with is hoop earrings. Choose the size of the earrings according to the shape and size of your face. Go for metallic, oxidized or and colored stone finished look in your hoop earrings.

Kitten Heels: Kitten heels are not only comfortable but can also give you that retro inspired minimalistic look. You can also go for kitten heeled sandals.

So get trendy this summer!
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