My Favorite Trends For 2013

   As much as I love fashion I have a confession to make; I have never been a follower of trends. If something caught my eye then it immediately went on my shopping list, or I dug through my closet to create a look that was similar. Keeping up with trends always seemed so exhausting and it made fashion feel more like work than something that I happened to love and be able to do naturally. For the upcoming spring season however, I saw a lot of trends that appealed to me probably because the ones I picked out as my favorite, had a very minimalist, classic look to it which is all that WORLDofTASO stands for.

   Trend #1

   Black and White

    Spring is often associated with bright colors and vibrant patterns, and while I did see much of that while searching online as well as flipping through magazines, I was excited to see the simple color palette of black and white come to the runways. As simple as this is there are a variety of ways to style black and white, I have become an expert since a good majority of my closet is built up of black and white pieces. It's classic, it's modern, it's clean and it's versatile.

    Trend #2

   Vibrant Red Lips

    A bright red lip is simply GORGEOUS! The two colors that I wear on a regular basis are either a shocking red or a neon pink. It would be an understatement to say that I love a bright lip. Red is another classic color that works well with all skin tones and is a simple way to immediately add glamour to an outfit. What seems to be popular for the year is a fire red/orange lip. I feel that it's the ultimate tool in brightening up your face and dressing up whatever you're wearing, from something as low key as a t-shirt and jeans to a formal night out.

   Trend #3

   Chiffon Blouse

  

    I'm really glad to see that the chiffon blouse has become a must-have for 2013 because I bought a TON of these blouses during the month of Nov/Dec thinking these chic and lightweight blouses would be perfect for summer. I am a cold weather, leggings, heavy coats, scarves and layers kind of gal. When summertime rolls around I have no idea how to look stylish while still dressing for the weather. I like keeping covered but I'm usually left swimming in a sea of my own sweat which is not cute. I even have to ditch my scarves because it can get up to 105 degrees! Much like everything else in my closet, I love versatility. A chiffon blouse is very lady-like and dressy so even with jeans, you still look like to made an effort. I look forward to pairing these blouses with some fun patterned trousers and shorts and maybe enjoy the summer season for a change.

    Trend #4

    Nail Art

    Nail art is a trend that continues to grow. I feel like Zooey Deschanel had some influence in pretty much catapulting this trend because whenever we saw her on the red carpet she always had some quirky, fun design on her nails. While she is not the only celebrity to be credited it's fair to say that she is definitely a trend setter and people want to copy what Zooey is doing. I've always been fascinated with all the designs and patterns, even the different textures for nails... I read that Blake Lively did velvet nails for her wedding. Hmmmmmm... It's a small resolution but I've made a promise to myself that I would experiment more daring with my nails, even investing in some nail art tools.

    Trend #5

    The Low Ponytail

    

    For all of 2012 I saw topknots all over the place... even on my own head, I loved the look. And while I do still wear it on occasion I wanted to wear my hair in a different way that was still ridiculously simple but elegant. I love a sleek ponytail and there is something about a low ponytail that is very elegant and polished. It's a perfect compliment to the black and white trend with the simplicity and also the modern touch by adding a metal hair clip.

   New Products

   Nars Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder 

    Even though all that I wear on my face is concealer and blush, I am always looking for more ways to set my concealer flawlessly, and make my skin look smooth and illuminated. I've been disappointed with products like this in the past but I am just curious enough to try this setting powder by Nars, especially since it's paraben-free which is a huge bonus for me.

 Tarte Awakening Cheek Stain

 

    Tarte is one of my all-time favorite high-end makeup brands because they gravitate towards more natural ingredients in their makeup. I love the portability of a stick blush like this, and especially one with more of a gel based consistency which allows for it to go on smoothly and blend out into a natural flush. This new color seems to be a good neutral for wearing daily and seems to add a nice glow as well so I'm really excited to purchase this and try it out for myself.

   Loreal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain

    For a lip gloss junkie like myself, seeing a product like this makes me giddy with joy. I haven't been able to see if my local store has this in yet but I'll be sure to grab a tube or two and see if this satisfies my high standards of a long-wearing gloss. The color above (Pink Rebellion) is probably the first that I'll snag because it seems to be the kind of bright pink that my heart tends to go after.

    I just finished filming a video on these trends so be sure to check that out. In the meantime here is the link to some of my other videos: WORLDofTASO