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Top designers showed gorgeous bright colour combinations on their Spring/Summer 2011 runways. In Milan, boldly coloured trousers were styled with equally eye-catching tops for a sleek looked that screamed LOOK AT ME!

Gucci, Jil Sander, Jil Sander

Some risk-taking celebrities are already embracing bright trousers, and we expect the trend to take off in the next few months.

Amber Rose, Blake Lively,...

Blue and white nautical stripes are a must-have addition to any stylish wardrobe.  It's a quintessential Spring style that we saw once again on the Paris Spring 2011 Runways.  Now here's how to translate the Parisian runways to real life:

Weekend Shopping
J Crew dress $78, J Crew belt $32.50, Steve Madden 'Genisis' $89.95

For the ultimate in weekend chic, pair a casual...

We're choosing to ignore the lingering wintry chill and focus instead on 5 red-hot trends we're expecting to see for spring and summer:

#1:  White, and White-On-White
Akris, GAP
J.Crew, ZaraBCBG Max Azria, Joe Fresh

#2: Artistic Prints
Akris, Banana Republic
BCBG Max Azria, Joe Fresh
Lucian Matis, Sears Attitude

#3:  Safari
Banana Republic, J.Crew
Pink Tartan, Sears Attitude
Sears Attitude...

The wide leg jean will always be your friend - they slim your thighs, look great with flats, wedges, and heels and they always seem to fit (even on your 'fat' days). The Spring/Summer 2011 runway featured both light and dark washes, high and low-rise waists. Badgley Mischka deserves special mention for creating the perfect work casual look that can be worn...

Trench coats have long been a wardrobe staple, and this season is no exception.


Burberry brings the Glam with patterned and textured trenches accented with bold belts.


Alberta Ferretti and Yves St Laurent both featured simpler buttonless designs.

Since buying an embellished trench could limit your choices down the road, we suggest starting with a clean basic and adding your own touches. Here are a...

We're still on our menswear-inspired fashion soapbox, this time taking a look at the classic tailored Button Down Shirt.  It speaks to the minimalism we're expecting for Spring 2011, but can easily be paired with any trendy statement piece to ratchet up the visual interest and deliver a flattering look on any figure.

Body Type: Long and Lean

 Wall G** Ruffle Shirt US$68, Arden B....

The classic patterns and structured tailoring of traditional menswear-inspired trousers have been taken up a notch.

Styled with elegant blouses, embellished cardigans, and high heeled platforms, this look is the epitome of all that is chic.


Women who wore them best: Victoria Beckham, Chloe Sevigny, and Beyonce Knowles.

Start here:

Classic Menswear Patterns

Mango Tweed Trouser US$34.31(sale),

A classic white blouse is the ultimate investment piece - it that can be worn with everything and will never go out of style.  Any colour bottoms will do, but when in doubt, a crisp white blouse paired with a neutral pant or skirt is always good for understated elegance.

Kate Hudson, Alexa Chung, Olivia Palermo and Ashley Olsen

Here's a roundup of the the best modern updates to the basic...