Move over, statement necklace! Earrings are back in a big way. They’re beaded, bedazzled, colorful, geometric, beautiful or whimsical—it doesn’t really matter as long as they’re bold!

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Statement Earrings

Shown at Oscar de la Renta, Jil Sander, and Prada:

And at Missoni, Bottega Veneta, and Marni:

So now a let’s get personal. I love the idea of this trend, but I’m not sure I’ll get on board this time around. A few years ago I stopped wearing heavy earrings when I noticed that older women always donning them were victims of the stretched earlobe. I started buying small stud earrings instead, and now they’re my every-day adornment; wearing heavy earrings gives me stretched-earlobe-flash-forwards.

However if I were to get on board with this trend, I admit I’m pretty lusty over the Oscar de la Rentas.

Roaring ‘20s, flapper-style dresses have sprinkled runway shows for several years now, but they haven’t really taken off. Well, all that’s about to change. On spring 2012 runways, the historically 1920s drop-waist silhouette was everywhere. Yes, this trend is about to blow up!

Seven Days of Spring Trends
The Drop-Waist

Shown at Adam, Alberta Ferretti, and Gucci:

The drop-waist is essentially a horizontal line cut across the body and below the hips—a silhouette first seen in the 1920s. (As women’s rights were emerging, corsets were flinging!) Then, the drop-waist was big again in the 1960s, and again in the 1980s. Will this decade be next?

Etro, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Theyskens’ Theory showed easy drop-waist separates:

Sonia Rykiel, Marc Jacobs, and Narciso Rodriguez’s drop-waist looks were sporty:

While Giambattista Valli, Zac Posen, and Roberto Cavalli showed versions that were fancy:

And Chloé, Céline, and Reed Krakoff finished off their drop-waist looks with belts:

Now, I know what you’re thinking. (Actually, I don’t—just humor me for a sec.) You’re thinking it’s not fair that this makes three spring trends that are harder for curvy girls to wear. Curvy girls, don’t deflate; there are plenty of trends that do work for you. For example, cinched waists and a-lines are still hot, and they’re not going anywhere. And wait until you see the new princess skirts that are dominating evening wear! I’m just focusing on a handful of new must-haves. You haven’t been eliminated, à la Heidi Klum.

With that, I leave you for today. Only two trends left to report—which ones will I choose? Come back tomorrow to find out.

Those of you who are fashionably-informed have probably been yawning at my last three spring trends. Pleats, peplums—you’ve read about it on your favorite style blogs already.

Well, here’s one you haven’t read about. I’ve actually looked and looked, and as far as I know, no one else is talking about this one.

Seven Days of Spring Trends
The Two-Strap Sandal

Shown at Lanvin, Peter Som, and Alberta Ferretti:

Notice that these shoes have a single strap around the ankle and a single strap around the toes. They can have a skinny high-heel, as shown at Givenchy, Giambattista Valli, and Pucci:

Or a wedge heel, as shown at Derek Lam, DKNY, and Carolina Herrera:

Or even a thicker strap at the ankle, as shown at Ports 1961 and Zero + Maria Cornejo:

Or be flat, i.e. fashionably appropriate for a busy mom of two young boys (eh-hem), like these amazing sandals from Jenni Kayne:

Yes… On other blogs you’ll read about the colors to buy (white or sorbet), the must-have details (shiny metallic), the best embellishments (florals), and the hottest motifs (tribal), but you read about this trend first on mojansami.com. Zing!

I’ve spent all morning trying to decide which spring trend to focus on today and finally decided on this one! Trends come and go and come back again—but I don’t remember this ever being a “must have” item in my lifetime.

Seven Days of Spring Trends
Peplums

Shown at Cushnie et Ochs, Cynthia Rowley, and Giorgio Armani:

And at Jason Wu, Thakoon, and Rodarte:

A peplum is a short flounce that starts at the waist and covers the hips. Although these runway looks may not work for the everyday, average American woman, look beyond the fancy fabrics and sky-high heels—can’t you see this in basic cotton over jeans with flat sandals?

Note that peplums accentuate the hips, so if you want to minimize your hips, this may not be the trend for you. However you can make it work by finding a peplum top that also broadens the shoulders and gives you more of an hourglass, rather than pear, shape.

Oh, and my favorite? The Rodarte top. I so want to wear that with my skinny jeans!

Alright, onto Day Two of spring trends! You’d probably never know it by looking at me, but I love when fashion turns toward prim and ladylike. This is no exception. Pleated skirts are back! And they are bristling with the sunny optimism of the 1950s.

Seven Days of Spring Trends
Pleated Skirts

Shown at Erdem, Prada, and Aquilano e Rimondi:

And at Chloé, Carmen Marc Valvo, and Céline:

Notice that the skirt lengths are conservative and the pleats full; and they’re often paired with something boxier on top. My favorite is the one from Aquilano—I love it head-to-toe, from dress to belt to shimmery shoes!

Aaand if you stay ahead of the trend by buying a pleated skirt now, you can wear it with one of the prim toppers you bought this fall.

While the rest of the fashion world is already talking about Pre-Fall 2012, I had vowed not to get too far ahead of myself, choosing to not even discuss Spring 2012 until we were actually in 2012. I mean, come on, it’s cruel to talk about shorts and sundresses when we’re all still in scarves and sweaters. Right?

Well, it’s 2012, so my self-imposed restriction is lifted! I’m so excited to finally be able to talk about the spring runway shows that I’ve decided to dedicate an entire seven days to spring trends. Hooray!

Starting with one of the most delightful trends: bird prints.

Seven Days of Spring Trends
Bird Prints

Shown at Carolina Herrera, Kenzo, and Commuun:

And at Jill Stuart, Giles, and Marc by Marc Jacobs:

My favorite is the Marc Jacobs dress—I love the girly silhouette and bold print. So tell me, are birds for the birds, or do you plan on wearing them this season?

Happy New Year’s Eve! I can’t believe it will be 2012 tomorrow. How is that possible? Just saying “2012” feels like we live in The Future, doesn’t it? Haha.

Anyway, I wish I was ringing in the New Year tonight with a dress like this, from Tibi.

But in reality, my New Year’s Eve outfit will look more like this, from Bodkin.

Though truthfully, I’m not one to worry so much about my clothes. I can have just as much fun in my gray jumpsuit as my silk organza dress. As long as I’m with people I love, all is well.

And that cheesy statement is the best way I can sum up what kind of year 2011 has been. Here’s to even more time with people I love in 2012!

Or, perhaps a more accurate statement would be: let me treat you like a paper doll and just put your head on this here dress. Why? Because I’m good at it. See? Celebrity stylist not-really-in-training!

Don’t you love the idea of Gabrielle Union in that Cacharel dress? Sometimes she’s so overtly sexy—I’d love to see her in something that falls away from the body rather than cling too tightly. And Keira Knightley is edgy and confident enough to work the unusual color combo and asymmetrical silhouette from Carlos Miele.

Woo-wee, how about Sofia Vergara in Carlos Miele! Perfect, right? She likes to look sexy as long as it’s a classic silhouette; plus, she has a fun personality. This dress is so great for her! And Cate Blanchett in that Carolina Herrera? Totally! It’s absolutely regal but not severe—classic Cate.

Oh, did you think I was going to pick a celebrity for those final two Carolina Herrera gowns? Ha! Maybe some designer gowns are best left to the commoners.

This color combo always reminds me of the glamtastic ‘80s. Yet when it appeared on the runway this year, it looked new—I could actually wear these looks without feeling like a totally-fer-sure valley girl!

From Jason Wu, Givenchy, and Lanvin:

But my favorite was an all-black ensemble with awesome gold shoes from Mulberry:

Then there’s the whole baroque trend, which puts me in the mood for big hair (although honestly, what doesn’t put me in the mood for big hair?); super-wearable black and gold stripes, and chic black accessories with gold hardware that may offer more mileage than trendy clothes:

I’m looking in my closet to see if I can throw this trend together without buying anything (shopping diet, remember?), and I’m sad to report a big, fat zero. For me to follow this trend, simple gold jewelry over black clothing will have to do this year!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

I’ve touted the halter trend, but there’s another neckline that’s gotten me way more excited! The wide-v is my most favorite neckline of all time. Maybe because it flatters my body shape, or maybe it’s because I associate it with the wildly feminine, glamorous movie stars of the 1950s—whatever it is, I love this neckline! Love, love love! And I hope this means it will be easier to find in stores.

*Barbara Tfank, Carlos Miele, Carta e Costura, and Lela Rose fall 2011 runway images from Elle.com.