Madewell Spring 2012 Lookbook

The spring 2012 season is announcing itself to be quite hot as far as fashion goes. The Madewell spring 2012 fashion collection proves the designers have drawn inspiration from various sources as far as their collections go, so if you're ready to adopt a cool and classy yet very romantic style, check out Madewell's upcoming spring 2012 lookbook and choose your must haves! 

Designers have concentrated on making casual outfits definite head turners and style enhancers. Comfort and style have been juxtaposed by designers and this characteristic is made clear in the Madewell spring 2012 lookbook. The upcoming fashion collection makes comfort look hot and stylish by modernising vintage elements for an eye catching definition that women seem to love.

The Madewell spring 2012 lookbook takes into attention '70s style elements that are super popular this upcoming season, details and elements that can give a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to an outfit, making it stand out without losing its casualness.

This spring season's bright colors are big, but so are nudes and soft pastels, meaning you'll be able to enjoy a great variety as far as color goes. Prints look super hot and are highly popular this season as several designers opted to enhance their designs using graphic prints and Madewell opted for stylish plaids, fab stripes and flirty polka dots to enhance the style of the casual yet super trendy outfits.

Madewell brings center stage fab outfits featuring chambray shirts, midi skirts, carrot pants, vintage shorts, slim fit pants as well as cool vintage cropped tops, shirts, blazers and dresses. To enhance the vintage yet super stylish line of the designs, accessories are added such as thin belts tied around the waistline, accentuating at the same time the lovely forms of a woman's body.

The designs have been paired with cool vintage style strappy platforms, gladiator sandals as well as classic ballerina flats featuring various colors to go with the bright and fun style of the collection. These items will surely make the delice of your wardrobe in the new season, so check out Madewell's entire spring 2012 collection and pick your new season must haves.

Plunging necklines in 2011 / 2012

The neckline plunge of 2011 / 2012 is not a scoop neck. It’s a deep cut V that ends somewhere between the breastbone and the naval. It’s glamorous yet effortless, so works best with a lightly relaxed fit rather than a gravity-defying, tightly fitted one.

To the uber-daring end of the spectrum, Gucci put frocks on their autumn 2011 runway that were plunging in front, slit to the thigh, and (almost) sheer all over. While they were no less than breathtaking you can safely reserve these for special occasions. J. Mendel’s more modest takes draped the body in vintage charm, far more fitting for a cold evening in heaving beading and velvet, pairing plunging tops with ankle length bottoms. Elsewhere the return (yet again) of tuxedo dressing for women saw models suited up in relaxed masculine blazers with open necklines and bare skin below.

Plunging neckline suit jacket at Hakaan A/W ’11

Plunging neckline: what to wear underneath

I’ll say it upfront: the best way to wear a plunge is sans bra. Going braless means smooth, unbroken lines. It means no fussing about with stick-on bralets or clear adjoining straps – while these solutions can work, they’ll never quite suggest the same effortlessness as throwing on a plunging top and resisting the urge to layer it over something else.

The other and perhaps better solution to wearing a bra and trying to make it invisible is to wear a bra and make it the opposite of invisible. Make it show and make it obvious. Choose the kind of underwear that’s made to be seen: a soft lace triangle bra, a bold cutaway piece, one with a very deliberate print – and let it casually peep out from below your plunging top or dress.

Stella McCartney plunging dress and exposed leopard bra, worn by Hanneli

What to wear the plunging neckline with

A plunging neckline and a creeping skirt hem make for dangerous bedfellows. Together they work wonders if you have a modelesque, beanpole figure, but the reality is that for most its better to balance out the skin on top with a more modest bottom.

That’s where 2011′s trend towards 1970s fashion comes into play.

The perfect accompaniment to a low-cut top is a maxi skirt, or a smart pair of wide leg pants. The latter look will also carry you over into a look that screams thirties screen starlet as the 20s/30s saunter their way back into fashion.

Plunging neckline dress from J Mendel A/W ’11

Plunging necklines across the seasons

So how to wear a plunging neckline when the wind is blowing and the leaves are falling? In autumn / fall 2011 look for heavier fabrics like knits, velvet, and luxe jersey. Winter is also the perfect time to capitalise on the sensuality of turning something masculine into something feminine by making a low-buttoning suit jacket an evening substitute for a dress. Finally a variation on the bare plunging neck is one that’s finished with sheer fabric like mesh or lace, giving some coverage to skin that would otherwise be bare.

Plunge dress at J Mendel A/W ’11

For spring / summer it’s easier to get away with a plunging neck and a shorter skirt, though if you do so remember that the relaxed cut is key to keeping it effortless. Look for breezy fabrics and soft colours, or bright jewel tones that give a plunging neck an exotic feel.

Plunging neckline dress for summer: Gail Sorronda S/S ’11

Red hot! Christie Brinkley, Minka Kelly and Rebecca Romijn set New York charity fashion event on fire in an array of stunning scarlet gowns

They may have all been sporting eye catching red, but tonight's charity fashion event belonged to three stunning stars in particular.

Christie Brinkley, Minka Kelly and Rebecca Romijn stood out in an array of beautiful scarlet dresses as they stepped out at The Heart Truth's Red dress Collection Fashion Show in New York earlier tonight.

Held to raise awareness of heart health in women, the event, which kicked off New York Fashion Week, saw 58-year-old Christie take to the catwalk in her strapless floor length gown 

Scarlet lady: Christie Brinkley shows off her svelte figure in a red floor length dress on the New York catwalk at tonight's The Heart Truth's Red dress Collection Fashion Show to raise awareness of heart disease

The model strode down the catwalk to the strains of former husband Billy Joel's hit Uptown Girl, with her blonde hair tumbling over her shoulders. 

The chiffon dress, designed by Pamella Roland, also featured a shawl and thigh high split. 

She was joined by actress Minka Kelly who opted for a more demure knee-length high necked number by which showed off her slim figure.

Simply stunning: Christie's red gown showed featured a daring split in her dress and a pair of sparkling red heels 

Red flurry: Christie looked happy and relaxed as she strutted down the catwalk, with bright red lipstick matching her ensemble

She also wore her hair in loose brown curls around her shoulders before she changed into a sequinned Diane Von Furstenberg number for the fashion show itself. 

The show featured a slew of celebrities taking a turn on the catwalk, with the grand finale featuring an elaborately dressed Chaka Khan leading the curtseys from the stage. 

Meanwhile, actress Rebecca Romijn sported a more ornate strapless Marchesa gown,with floral detail around the bust and waist. 

Take a bow: Chaka Khan leads the women in red at the end of the show, including Minka Kelly and Rose McGowan (centre) and Christie (centre back)

All the ladies: The stars in red, led by country singer Jennifer Nettles, cut a striking sight on tonight's New York catwalk

She and Christie were spotted at one point admiring one another's gowns in a break from proceedings. 

Tonight's event had some personal resonance for Christie, a supporter of the Heart Truth Campaign headed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Her own mother is suffering from serious heart disease, having experienced five strokes and a heart attack.

Red alert! Minka Kelly looked demure and glamorous in a high necked knee-length red number 

Shining example: Dressed in sequinned Diane von Fustenberg, Minka Kelly poses backstage with Rose McGowan

'My parents understand more than anyone about the importance of getting the right care,' she said in an interview yesterday.

'They're proud of me that I've reached a place where I can give back.'

The mother-of-three says she has learned from her parents the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle with daily exercise and a careful diet.

Seeing red: Actress Rebecca Romijn sported a strapless tomato red Marchesa gown with floral detail

Blonde ambition: Christie and Rebecca admire each other's stunning dresses at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom 

'I make time for this. I used to always put myself on the back burner, but I want to be strong and able for my kids, myself and my parents,' she said.

Many celebrities, some of them first time 'models' took to the catwalk for the annual Red Dress Collection show, wearing gowns by some of the country's most famous designers.

'I've always felt the cat fight thing is a cliché, but especially when we're all together and subject is the heart, we're all united,' said Christie who had a few words of advice for the first timers.

Catwalk star: Rose McGowan wore a striking one shouldered dress with sequinned detail as she strode down the catwalk 

Giving a twirl: A glamorous looking Rose showed off her slim legs in the Donna Karen creation on the red carpet

Dazzling: Rebecca Romijn, Aisha Tyler, Jennifer Nettles, Christie, Elisabeth Rohm, Gloria Estefan and Debbie Phelps pose backstage at tonight's show

'You can't take a bad step when you're on that runway. You're there supporting this worthwhile, meaningful cause. And if you slip and fall, you'll make the news and spread the word even more.'

And Minka had also spoke of the cause before her appearance tonight saying: 'I can’t wait to show off Ms von Furstenberg’s creation and raise awareness at the Red Dress Collection Fashion Show.

'Heart health is important for women of every age, and it’s up to each of us to help spread the word to the women we love.'

Eye catching: Gloria Estefan sported a chic short sleeved number, while Dynasty actress Linda Evans wore a demure long sleeved frock 

Elaborate: Singer Chaka Khan wore an elaborate printed gown complete with matching satin red coat

Elegant: Actress Jenna Elfman pictured backstage at the event in her dramatic Alberta Ferretti gown 

She was joined on the catwalk by actress Rose McGowan, who wore a striking dress designed by Roberto Cavalli.

Singer Gloria Estefan sported a chic short sleeved floor length dress, while former Dynasty actress Linda Evans arrived in ruched long sleeved satin.

Actress Jenna Elfman was also looking forward to her catwalk turn, saying: 'I love fashion, I love performance, I love charity.

Heart truth: Elisabeth Rohm looked pleased with her Nicole Miller gown, while TV host Giselle Blondet sported an Oscar de la Renta gown 

'Thank God I'm tall,' she said. 'I will get to the end much faster.'

Actress Elisabeth Rohm took to the runway in a Nicole Miller creation which featured a sweetheart neckline, while TV host Giselle Blondet looked stunning in Oscar De La Renta.

Even Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps's mother Debbie got into the action, wearing an Adrienna Papell designed number, and embracing her famous son on the catwalk.

Catwalk greeting: Debbie Phelps kisses her son, swimmer Michael Phelps during her turn on the runway 

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2098616/New-York-Fashion-Week-2012-Christie-Brinkley-Minka-Kelly-Rebecca-Romijn-array-stunning-gowns.html#ixzz1ltZcodpa