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Beauty trend: Flushed cheeks, glistening skin and hit-the-showers hair did laps on the Spring 2012 runways. We take a closer look at athletic-inspired beauty
Drenched hair and skin, cheeks flushed from exertion—with clear eyes and full hearts, Kari Molvar contends this season’s beauty can’t lose.
Gearing up for fashion week is always a sport in itself, but this season designers and backstage beauty pros went for a literal interpretation. With slicked-back hair and rosy cheeks flushed as if they’d just come in from a run, models strode athletically down the runways in mesh tracksuits, neoprene zip-ups and jerseys ticked with racing stripes. But even if you’re not in training mode, the look is just as chic. With that in mind, we asked the elite hair and makeup pros to give us a few pointers on pulling off the trend.
We break down this season’s trend » HAIR | SKIN | FULL GALLERY
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The ultimate swimwear how-to buy guide: We grilled four swimwear experts for intel on finding the perfect suit
THE EXPERTS:
Sarah Ghobrial, swimwear buyer at Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com
Tom Mora, head of women’s design at J.Crew, jcrew.com
Fay Yeung, owner of Sandpipers, sandpipers.ca
Liliana Mann, owner of Linea Intima, lineaintima.comTHE PERFECT SWIMSUIT
HIGH-WAISTED RETRO BIKINI | ONE-PIECE MAILLOT | SPORTYQ: How tight should a swimsuit be?
A: “Bathing suits and jeans should both be very tight when you buy them. The fabric will relax, and there aren’t many things less attractive than a bathing suit that sags.” —MannQ: Can you alter a swimsuit that’s not quite right?
A: “The straps are very easy to do, but I wouldn’t alter the sides because it would stress the seams. A swimsuit will stretch out a little bit, so you could wear it around the house until it gets comfortable.” —Yeung -
Daily steal: Zippered sneakers, $48
We love the edgy zippered twist on these classic high tops…almost more than we love the price! Zippered sneakers ($48, nastygal.com)
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The list: 58 summer must-haves that hit 5 of the season’s biggest trends
See all of our editors’ pick for spring »
FLORALS
Bursting bouquets of oversize buds are ready for the picking.
TRIBAL
Layer bold, graphic patterns and subtle wooden accents for a global traveller feel.
FEMININITY
Wicker, gingham and eyelet are the perfect ingredients for sweet afternoons spent in the sun.
BRIGHTS
Take a graphic approach and opt for thick blocks of bright, saturated colour.
SPORTY
Gear up for the summer in mesh, metallics, drawstrings and stripes.
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Designer DIY: Alexander Wang-ify any skirt with 7 simple steps!
Left: Photography by Erin Seaman. Right: Photography by Peter Stigter Just about every designer seemed to have the London Olympics in mind, as athletic-gone-couture was a reoccurring trend in many spring collections. From Kenzo’s colour-block anoraks to Vera Wang’s pristine sporty dresses, athletic chic certainly made the finals for one of the must-have looks of the season. Alexander Wang, perhaps the star player of the trend, showed perforated materials and mesh galore in the form of jackets and dresses. But the collection’s statement-worthy oversized mesh pockets had us inspiration-struck. We add a bit of florescent flash to the look in 7 simple steps.
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Game on: 4 steps on how to wear Spring’s sport utility trend
The race is on to find this season’s most sleek, athletic-inspired pieces. “Sport was touched on in almost every collection,” says Nicholas Mellamphy, creative director of The Room at the Bay. He points to Anthony Vaccarello’s use of tech fabrics and utility details, Antonio Berardi’s strong colour and stripe detailing, Yves Saint Laurent’s “sporty but elegant” eveningwear jumpsuits and J. Mendel’s play on the old-school sports jersey. The question is: Can sporty wear be made office-appropriate? Mellamphy laces up to give us a pep talk.
4 tips on how to wear sport utility »
See our editor’s picks »
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Style Snaps Trend: 26 sport-ready shots of brightly-hued sneakers, nylon backpacks, tracksuits and more!
Photography by Lewis Mirrett View the style snaps »
View sports style in our Spring 2012 trends guide »By now, you must all have seen the stunning imagery that has invaded our site via the street style photographer/illustrator/boy genius that is Lewis Mirrett. And since we know y’all love said imagery so much, we’ve decided to bring you more of it, each and every week! Beginning today, Lewis will be capturing the best looks from the streets. Whether it’s a barrage of sport-ready looks, like today’s gallery, or a stylish curation of other top trends for spring, you’ll be treated to the best, coming each Monday.
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Spring trends guide 2012
From ladylike lace to clashing prints, we present your complete guide to the top runway looks, the must-have items of the season and more!
JUMP TO A TREND BELOW:
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The hit parade: 30 of the biggest, brightest, and boldest pieces of the season
Check out our shopping list of the sugary pastels, neon punches, and the surf prints that need to be in your closet this spring.
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Spring trend report: 114 of the top looks from New York, London, Milan, and Paris!
From ladylike lace to colourful clashing prints, we present your complete guide to Spring 2012’s freshest new runway looks.
VIEW BY TREND: SUGAR HIGH | WATER WORLD | GOOD SPORT | FULL BLOOM | CONCRETE JUNGLE | MIX MASTER | GRAPHIC CONTENT | ORANGE CRUSH | WAISTLAND | FINISHING TOUCHES
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