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by Tracey Ho Lung
photography by Gabor Jurina
hair and makeup by Diana Carreiro
styling by Juliana Schiavinatto

Color Blocking shot on location at the Westin Resort and Spa, Puerto Vallarta. All other photos shot in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Special thanks to the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board.

  • STATEMENT FLORALS
  • THIGH HIGHS
  • SAFE-FOR-WORK BLOUSE
  • SORBET SHADES
  • LADYLIKE SKIRTS
  • COLOR BLOCKING
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  • STATEMENT FLORALS
  • THIGH HIGHS
  • SAFE-FOR-WORK BLOUSE
  • SORBET SHADES
  • LADYLIKE SKIRTS
  • COLOR BLOCKING

  • Each new season brings new style conundrums: Which trends will flatter your figure, which ones will leave you lost? Here, we break down this season’s six most challenging fashion trends, and show you how to look great wearing them.

    STATEMENT FLORALS


    This spring designers showed off their green thumbs with a sophisticated mix of graphic floral prints. From traditional watercolor blossoms to digitally enhanced blooms, these flowers were anything but girly. If you're petite, choose a pattern with smaller, delicate blooms instead of a big print, and vice versa if you’re larger.


    The best beauty complement to statement florals: gorgeous, no-nonsense hair. Get silky locks with Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality Shampoo PANTENE NATURE FUSION SHAMPOO SMOOTH COSMETICPantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality ShampooSoftens, smooths and strengthens with its all-natural combo: cassia complex blended with calendula, ginger and aloe vera extracts.Buy Now|Add to Beauty Kit  and Conditioner PANTENE NATURE FUSION HAIR CONDITIONERS SMOOTHPantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality ConditionerFrizzy hair begone! A formula of Cassia, avocado, bamboo and grapeseed extract helps tame frizz and fly-aways for a smooth look.Buy Now|Add to Beauty Kit . It contains Cassia complex, which provides wet conditioning benefits. And instantly nourish hair with Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Weightless Conditioning Shake.

    Jumpsuit, Nougat London
    Earrings, Kyler by Joy O
    Purple stone ring, La Petite Princesse
    Green stone ring, Melanie Auld

  • THIGH HIGHS


    Above-the-knee hemlines show off a great pair of pins. A mid-thigh hemline is more modest than a mini and, when worn with a stiletto heel, helps elongate the body.


    To keep this silhouette looking sleek from head to toe, wear your hair pulled back into a classic chignon. For a smooth look, work a small amount of Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smoothing Crème Pantene Pro-V Medium-Thick Hair Solutions Straighten & Smooth CrèmePantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smoothing CrèmeIts hair-strengthening, rich forumla primes hair for styling, calms frizz and and helps fight humidity for a smooth, sleek look.Buy Now|Add to Beauty Kit  into the ends and along the part before you pull your tresses back into a bun.


    Dress, Dennis Merotto
    Bracelets, La Petite Princesse
    Shoes, Town Shoes

  • SAFE-FOR-WORK BLOUSE


    If a suit isn’t the mainstay of your spring office attire, a tailored top with feminine details, such as ruffles, lace and ribbons, is a workplace-friendly alternative. The key to this très chic look is a good fit. If you want to draw attention away from the lower half of your body, look for a top with lots of color and detail. If you want to draw the eye away from your upper half, opt for collarless and less frilly blouses.


    To finish this pretty, professional style, pair your blouse with cropped trousers — either wide-legged or slim. A pencil skirt is another spring must-have. Just add playful footwear for a certain je ne sais quoi.


    Blouse, Lucian Matis
    Earrings, Rita Tesolin

  • SORBET SHADES


    Break away from the neutral classics (we’re talking about you, gray and black) and think of ice-cream-colored hues as the new basics. These feminine shades can work like neutrals and be worn with a variety of prints and patterns, even complementing a bolder color. A bonus for the color-shy: Sorbet shades offer subtler color pairings than look-at-me brights. If you still feel these candy colors won’t work with your complexion, you can always tone them down with go-to grays or a black scarf or sweater closer to the face.


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    Dress, Hugo Boss
    Cuff, Dandi Maestre
    Earrings, H&M
    Shoes, Spring

  • LADYLIKE SKIRTS


    The ladies of the ’50s proved to be a valuable muse to the designers of the latest skirt shapes. The bell-shaped silhouettes and flattering, trim to-the-knee styles are so figure-friendly that every woman will want to look like a lady this season. The trick is selecting the right length: A hem that hits mid-knee works best for most women, but if you have short legs, try a shorter skirt. And since they now sport embellishments — like pleats, beading and lace — we recommend wearing these skirts with something simple, such as a sleeveless shell top or a solid-color pullover.


    Offset your ’50s-inspired wardrobe with a polished 2012 ponytail. Run Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Solutions Triple Action Volume Mousse Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Solutions Triple Action Volumizing Mousse Maximum HoldPantene Pro-V Fine Hair Solutions Triple Action Volume Mousse Maximum HoldThis mousse's triple-action technology provides invisible support for fine hair, volumizes at the roots and locks in style.Buy Now|Add to Beauty Kit  through damp locks, then brush your hair tightly back and secure it. For a swishy pony that glimmers, spritz Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smoothing Crème Pantene Pro-V Medium-Thick Hair Solutions Straighten & Smooth CrèmePantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smoothing CrèmeIts hair-strengthening, rich forumla primes hair for styling, calms frizz and and helps fight humidity for a smooth, sleek look.Buy Now|Add to Beauty Kit  onto the tail to finish off your look.


    Top and skirt, Pink Tartan
    Earrings, H&M
    Rings, La Petite Princesse

  • COLOR BLOCKING


    While some runways favored monochromatic tones, others were packed with solid blocks of bold, mismatched colors, like teal, fuchsia and burgundy. What makes these odd color combinations wearable is the simplicity of the shapes — the tunic dress or simple column gown, for example. These styles also leave an extra bit of wiggle room in the stomach, butt and hips — heaven to those who want that second helping of dessert. The floaty (and forgiving) fabrics are an added bonus.


    Dress, Nougat London
    Earrings, H&M
    Rings, Dandi Maestre
    Shoes, Spring