Trend Snip: Spring Fashion

The weather will be warm soon, and it's time to gear up for spring!  I checked out coverage of New York Fashion Week Spring 2011 to see what's going to be hot for the coming season;

A-symmetrical is really hot this season with one shouldered and one sleeved garments like these, loose side buns, or severe side parts.  This trend opens up some options for interesting looks, but there's a finesse to it. It's important to find a balance in the whole look when you are adding an asymmetrical element. Try a middle part or centered top knot to balance out a one-sided design, and save the side pony tail to pair with something more balanced.

Thanks to celebs like Rhianna, asymmetrical bobs are the sexiest hair trend these days. When considering this type of hairstyle, make sure the difference isn't subtle. If you're not blatantly going for it, it may look like an accident!

Asymmetry done right is really just a triangle in the design, which tricks the eye into viewing the a bigger picture. Meaning, the whole of the figure is perceived, rather than individual parts. (To learn more about the Gestalt Principals of Design click here)  If you must layer asymmetry, remember that the principles behind this design are actually angles, so layer them to oppose. Here's an example of opposing triangles that work:

We're seeing more and more 2nd-day hair on the runway. The current trends are moving toward the modern woman, who doesn't always have time to be perfectly coiffed every day. Loose texture is the ticket to rocking the day-after look, weather you actually rocked kicking curls the day before, or you fake it with some loose flat iron curls. It's important not to overdo it, this year Shirley Temple curls will leave you looking like you tried too hard. Undone elegance is your goal for day or night with this look .

 Masculine looks are in with the grunge trend this season. Deep side parts, and slick roots create and androgynous edge to the every day. Try this on that 3rd day after you've rocked your disheveled look :)

The theme this year seems to be influenced by the modern woman who has to find time for work and play in a hectic world. Creative and eclectic, it's  little grunge and a little glam with a matte finish.

 I'll leave you with a not-exactly-wearable but a fun runway trick this season - painted hair! One onders how that might translate into the world of hair color!