From naughty 90s to in-your-face neon brights, shop the hottest trends for spring/summer 2013. Check out these stylish ideas for incorporating eye-popping hues into your everyday ensembles.
From sweet little white dresses, to bohemian maxis to this season’s essential floral frocks, these flirty and fun dresses are guaranteed to keep you looking cool as temperatures rise, all for under $100!
Nothing says summer more than a flirty-yet-practical romper! Take note from fashion blogger Jessie of fashion and sounds who shows us how to include retro rompers into our summer wardrobe.
Stick with lightweight summer staples, like floral or neon playful rompers. Pack extra layers and a handful of accessories so you can change up your look at the drop of a hat to suit your location.
All hail, Queen B! Whether she’s channeling alter-ego Sasha Fierce or her own fabulous self, Beyoncé Knowles works it. In celebration of her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour the series of four concerts kicks off in Auckland tonight. We rounded up some concert ready outfits ready for the show from womanswear label Wish. So get your “Single Ladies” leotards on, and be ready to belt some Destiny’s Child.
From long ladylike numbers to pleated minis, leather skirts add an edge to your spring wardrobe. Pair with cozy staples for an effortlessly chic look, or amp up the rock factor with mixed textures and chunky heels. Experiment by incorporating textures mixed with animal print to create volume, then accentuate with accessories for fun and edge.
Roses are red, violets are blue, and this spring, Jamie Fame’s devils petal print is perfect for both genders and includes soft salmons, skulls, pastel lavenders, pearlescent hues, and droopy flowers. The gender divide barley exists anymore, at least in the world of fashion, take note from Ains and Sebastien of Sticks and Stones rocking a high-tech punk style while the duo from Pitbull Mansion keep it cool and classic channeling flower power with their flora and fauna inspired outfits.
Created for self-confessed style addicts Stylestalker draws on new and fresh inspirations which are current and undeniably cool becoming fast favourites of celebrity fashion followers, Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian, Kelly Osbourne, Nicky Hilton, Katy Perry and Sienna Miller to name a few.
Mode’s collection includes whimsical dresses, slogan tanks, leather tops and lace detailing to create prominent looks with a dramatic edge – SHOP STYLESTALKER AT MODE TODAY!
Game on! Hurley’s new active-wear is full of body-sculpted camisoles, leggings, windbreakers and more with bright flashes of grey, navy, and teal. Plus you don’t have to break a sweat to suit up in spring’s sportswear.
The fashion-forward concert-goers that turned out for Rihanna’s diamonds tour in New Zealand this week showcased how to wear crop tops, lace and floral prints. With Beyonce’s Mrs. Carter tour in Auckland next week, check out Mode’s latest cool concert style pieces perfect for standing out in the crowd.
With summer just around the corner Ketz-Ke’s Diamond in the Rough collection is perfect for refreshing ready to wear pieces full of style and functionality. The collection consists of bold color-blocking in electric blues and oranges on dresses keeping to classic, pretty cuts with a hint of rebelliousness evident with the graphic prints along with diffused patterns throughout. Check out my fab fav’s from the Diamond in the Rough collection perfect for the summer season.
From the casual outdoors to the office, to the dance floor mix, shorts this season are a perfect play between dressing up and dressing down, having the ability to be worn for almost any occasion, and an instant transformation.
Shorts are this summer’s answer to the not so flattering mini skirt – Thank Goodness! Forget Daisy Dukes and stay chic with dress shorts, with a great variety of ready to wear, sophisticated cuts down to a variety of different colours, patterns and fabric weights exclusively available to Mode.
Its time to consider the impending warmer weather, but no need to be drab and utilitarian when it comes to spring dress and wearability. Check out Mode’s guide to springs ultimate accessories from Halo & Hazard’s NEW jewellery range of woman’s bracelets and leather cuffs.