<p>The Summer is here and it is time to try out the top six international trends for the season.<br /><br />Show ’em shoulders <br />Sport tanned shoulders this summer with off shoulder, cut-out shoulder, crop tops, bralettes, halter necks and tie-up tops. Pair them with comfort pants, your sexiest pair of denims or even a short skirt. Whichever the style, a little bit of skin is in order this summer.<br /><br />50 shades of yellow <br />If you thought that you couldn’t carry off this warm sunny hue, guess again. This season is a hall pass for those who want to experiment with any and all shades of yellow. Ranging from saffron, ochre, golden and canary to flax and mustard — they are all a great pick this season. If you thought yellow wasn’t formal enough a colour to wear to the office, a subtler shade of yellow, like meringue or cream, should do the trick.<br /><br />Khaki is the new black <br />This colour has lost its reputation for being simply utilitarian. Designers like Carolina Herrera and J Crew are not only sporting new street wear styles in this colour but also reinventing it for evening wear. If you’re tailoring a dress for a summer wedding, why not experiment with khaki then? Pair it with pastels or subtle floral prints in satins and tulle. A combo of lace and khaki is also another idea to consider.<br /><br />Mix, don’t match <br />If your left and right earrings still match, then you are doing it wrong this season.<br />From avant garde couturiers to retail giants, everyone is sporting mismatched earrings. Hoops are making a comeback but also with a twist. Symmetry doesn’t matter and don’t bother with colour either. While this is still a fad and must always succumb to style, go with your gut instinct and only wear what you are confident of pulling off!<br /><br /> Specs say a lot!<br />Express yourself with eyeglasses. The mirror to your soul must now have an accessory to match. We are spoilt for choice this summer, after last summer’s mind-blowing collection released. <br /><br /> This year follows suit with slight re- invention and improvements. The ‘cat- eye’ is taking a passenger seat while the ‘oversized’ is still in vogue. Clear plastic framed glasses and <br />larger-than-life statement glasses are <br />all the rage too.<br /><br />Bring your own bag <br />This year’s bag trends are a trendsetter’s dream. The larger than life carry-all is still in trend along with bucket bags. <br /><br /> ‘Cinch’ bags, created by drawing together or cinching the opening, are also preferred picks. Another trend this year is the ‘micro-bag’. These miniature works of art make up for the lack of space inside. Having graced the ramp of many a designer this summer, this trend is appealingly chic and leaves nothing to be desired. <br /><br />(Compiled by Pooja Gajraj)</p>
<p>The Summer is here and it is time to try out the top six international trends for the season.<br /><br />Show ’em shoulders <br />Sport tanned shoulders this summer with off shoulder, cut-out shoulder, crop tops, bralettes, halter necks and tie-up tops. Pair them with comfort pants, your sexiest pair of denims or even a short skirt. Whichever the style, a little bit of skin is in order this summer.<br /><br />50 shades of yellow <br />If you thought that you couldn’t carry off this warm sunny hue, guess again. This season is a hall pass for those who want to experiment with any and all shades of yellow. Ranging from saffron, ochre, golden and canary to flax and mustard — they are all a great pick this season. If you thought yellow wasn’t formal enough a colour to wear to the office, a subtler shade of yellow, like meringue or cream, should do the trick.<br /><br />Khaki is the new black <br />This colour has lost its reputation for being simply utilitarian. Designers like Carolina Herrera and J Crew are not only sporting new street wear styles in this colour but also reinventing it for evening wear. If you’re tailoring a dress for a summer wedding, why not experiment with khaki then? Pair it with pastels or subtle floral prints in satins and tulle. A combo of lace and khaki is also another idea to consider.<br /><br />Mix, don’t match <br />If your left and right earrings still match, then you are doing it wrong this season.<br />From avant garde couturiers to retail giants, everyone is sporting mismatched earrings. Hoops are making a comeback but also with a twist. Symmetry doesn’t matter and don’t bother with colour either. While this is still a fad and must always succumb to style, go with your gut instinct and only wear what you are confident of pulling off!<br /><br /> Specs say a lot!<br />Express yourself with eyeglasses. The mirror to your soul must now have an accessory to match. We are spoilt for choice this summer, after last summer’s mind-blowing collection released. <br /><br /> This year follows suit with slight re- invention and improvements. The ‘cat- eye’ is taking a passenger seat while the ‘oversized’ is still in vogue. Clear plastic framed glasses and <br />larger-than-life statement glasses are <br />all the rage too.<br /><br />Bring your own bag <br />This year’s bag trends are a trendsetter’s dream. The larger than life carry-all is still in trend along with bucket bags. <br /><br /> ‘Cinch’ bags, created by drawing together or cinching the opening, are also preferred picks. Another trend this year is the ‘micro-bag’. These miniature works of art make up for the lack of space inside. Having graced the ramp of many a designer this summer, this trend is appealingly chic and leaves nothing to be desired. <br /><br />(Compiled by Pooja Gajraj)</p>
