Oxblood red is all the rage these days. It certainly is not a new color on the scene, but it has been re-invented it seems and has become somewhat of an "it" color. Oxblood has completely taken over the runways—and the malls and salons. While its name is not particularly on the lovely side, the deep and gorgeous color makes up for it completely. It's not quite red, it's not quite burgundy, it's not quite wine. It taps into the brown family, as opposed to the burgundys and the reds and the wines which seem to lean towards purples and violets.
Accordion pleats are popping up all over the place for Spring and Summer 2012, and it's not just on the runway. I have been seeing the pleat trend on models, celebrities, and, of course, on one of my most favorite style icons—Kate Middleton.
There are so many great ways to wear pleats this season—skirts, dresses, sweaters, tops, even purses.
And I'm pretty sure I have all of them on my wish list.
