By now you will have seen our article on the latest fashion shows in Australia at Mercedes-Benz 2012-2013 Spring Summer Collections (if not click here).
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| Motivi |
Now that Summer has hit, it's time to get serious about our Summer wardrobe...
This summer we can look forward to some of the trends we have seen in the Fall Collections in the US like:
snake skin metallic's blue sheers chiffon geometrics embellished
digital prints structured designs
Mixed with some more summer hues and flowing shapes to suit our beautiful climate here in Australia. You will want to add to your wardrobe anything...
Colour
Tiffany Blue Peach Lemon Bright Tangerine Pastel Blue Fruit Accents Bright Pink
The 2012-13 Spring Summer Collections by Dior, Motivi, Marc Cain, Jolie & Elizabeth and Korto Momolu have some vibrant examples of the huge range of summer colours available this summer. There is a colour and shape to suit everyone's figure and taste.
Try these online buys...
Click here to find these
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| Click here From K-DASH by Kardashian |
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| Click here Oasis Lauren Frill Dress from AndOtherBrands |
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from Bebe
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| CLICK HERE for Bebe Addiction |
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| CLICK HERE for Wet Seal pink shirt |
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| CLICK HERE for Free People Lana's Knit Tank |
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| CLICK HERE Cooperative Scalloped Peplum Dress - Blue Urban Outfitters |
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| CLICK HERE Fashion Lab Dr Jay |
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| CLICK HERE Lane Bryant Sleeveless cowl top by DKNY JEANS |
Colourful Boho & Indian inspired Kaftans
The Bohemian had a big influence on the Runways for this Summers collections...but in Australia our beach culture means almost every woman has something Boho in the wardrobe.
Flying Tomato 
Click HERE to find all of these at Flying Tomato
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| CLICK HERE for Chiffon print top |
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| CLICK HERE for print top |
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| CLICK HERE for Jessica London |
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| CLICK HERE for Bebe dress |
Prints Digital & Floral
Floral and digital prints have taken a huge step forward this year. Shorts, pants, dresses and tops are all emblazoned with flowers, geometric shapes, and even some 80's style graphic images and designs.
Life & Style on a Dime's TOP PICKS for PRINTS online...
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| CLICK HERE - shorts to add to a print top. |
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| CLICK HERE Fashion Lab Women Keri Status Dr Jays |
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| CLICK HERE Fashion Lab Women Palace Dress Dr Jays |
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| CLICK HERE Fashion Lab Women Shelly Side Cutout Dress Dr Jays |
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| CLICK HERE Fashion Lab Women Summer Concert Love Floral Skirt Dr Jays |
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| CLICK HERE Baby Phat Dr Jays |
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| CLICK HERE Fashion L Dr Jays |
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| CLICK HERE Baby Phat Dr Jays |
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| CLICK HERE Arden B |
White & Feminine
White is the new black this summer...
Add some WHITE to your wardrobe with these....
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| CLICK HERE Cooperative Scalloped Peplum Dress Urban Outfitters |
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CLICK HERE Chandi & Lia Peek-A-BooPleated Dress Urban Outfitters |
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| CLICK HERE Milanoo white dress |
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| CLICK HERE Milanoo V neck dress |
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| CLICK HERE Free People top |
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| CLICK HERE Rip Curl Compass Maxi Dres Sun Diego |
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| CLICK HERE Free People dress |
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| CLICK HERE Sparkle & Fade Colorblock Blazer |
Peplum top, skirts a dresses.....
Here are our favourite online suppliers of 80's Glam structured outfits
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| CLICK HERE Pins And Needles Strapless Peplum Dress Urban Outfitters |
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| CLICK HERE Top with peplum waist. |
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| CLICK HERE Baby Phat Peplum dress from DrJays |
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| CLICK HERE Stella Peplum Dress Bebe |
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| CLICK HERE Debbie Crepe Peplum Dress BEBE |
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| CLICK HERE Techno pencil peplum skirt S Sensational Collection from Dr Jays |
Want to GET THE LOOK?
Click on the image captions above to go direct to the suppliers of anything you like.
Some of the Life & Style on a Dime picks are under $20 and almost all are under $100 and $150.
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