Hi fashion aficionados!
We all know in order to support our LOVE for fashion sometimes we tend to sacrifice our
bank accounts and a little bit of our comfort. We have all done it so do not deny it! ;)

Keeping up with the latest trends and designer brands can take a big hit to our wallets. So for this blog we wanted to draw inspiration from the
current trends and designer looks on the catwalk to create realway looks for young adult females to feel comfortable on the streets of California.
Being college students, we can understand the word "BUDGET", so we want to show you how to wear the latest trends and our favorite fashion
looks for less while still having that trendy edge.

As a follower of KBT’s Runway to Realway you can expect a post every week. The posts will cover a trend for spring 2012 with inspirational
pictures of Runway looks and designer ready-to-wear fashion pieces. After the inspirational pictures we will describe how to wear the trend in
everyday looks and show pictures of the realway look. Enjoy :)

-XXOO KBT

Monday, April 9, 2012

Swim Swim Swim :)

I have dedicated an entire post to swimwear trends and styles because as of now I am swimsuit CRAZED!! The fact that I'm still stuck in spring break mode (Miami 2012!!) and see swimsuits on a daily basis just adds more fuel to this addiction. So after browsing through tons of different swimwear styles, I noticed that in the year 2012 I've seen the swimsuit industry expand and become more prominent in the fashion industry. I remember back 8 years ago when swimsuits didn't really have all the different sub-styles we have now. In order to classify swimsuits back then, they were either described as a bikini, one piece, or a tankini with different strap variations. Now there's crocheted bikinis, sexy cut out one pieces, one shouldered, off the shoulder, etc, there's literally a swimsuit for EVERYONE!! Here are the top 5 trends to watch out for:


1) Statement Strapping
     One of the newest swim trends this year are straps with an attitude. Many designers have incorporated fun and trendy designs to give something extra to the swimsuit. However, I wouldn't suggest tanning in these otherwise you're looking at some pretty interesting tan lines...
Free People
Maria Hoffman MBFW 2012 Miami

2) Bold Prints
        Taking note from the Fall/Winter 2012 trends, bold prints are also in in swimwear. Many designers are taking a huge step and incorporating big, attention-grabbing prints including tribal and color-blocking.
Shivan & Narresh Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami 2012

Sonia Vera Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami 2012
Maria Hoffman Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami 2012
Luxe by Lisa Vogel MBFW Miami 2012 

3)  Vintage-inspired swimwear
       Who ever thought that 50s style swim would come back in fashion?  Making high waisted, full coverage bottoms cute again, designers at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2012 in Miami show their latest inspirations in from the 50s. Prints are mainly gingham checks, Hawaiian, and nautical.    
Red Carter Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami 2012
            
Kooey Swimwear Australia MBFW Miami 2012
White Sands Australia MBFW Miami 2012

4) Ruffles
     It's without a doubt that ruffles can make ANYTHING look super feminine and flirty, and it should be no surprise that this season's swimwear designers used various incorporations of ruffles to add aesthetic value to the design. 
A little tip: when choosing a swimsuit with ruffles try to avoid areas that you don't want to draw attention to (i.e. hips, thighs, and butt) and vice versa, use ruffles to enhance areas that you do want (i.e. chest)       
Maria Hoff Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami 2012
 
Norma Kamali Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami 2012
                         
Terri Donna
5) Cool Cut-outs
     In an effort to make one pieces look sexier and trendier, designers have incorporated funky and fashionable cut-outs which can make any swimsuit look sexier. Now all types of women can be seen buying these cool cut-out swimsuits!!
Maria Hoffman Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami 2012
Sonia Vera Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami 2012
Shivan & Narresh MBFW Miami 2012


Taking notes from these fabulous looking models, I've also researched the best swimsuits to go with each body type. Hope it's useful!


Fuller figures: try going towards the style of the vintage swimsuits. The bottoms are usually high-waisted and cinched in order to form a nice hourglass shape. Also halters would be best because it draws in the attention to your neck and face while still accentuating your curves!


Pear shapes: Ruffles are your friends :) Try looking for tops that have ruffles because it adds more volume which makes you appear to have a fuller bust.


Top Heavy: Try to avoid string and crocheted bikinis because they don't give much support, however if you got it and want to flaunt it then by all means, shake what ya momma gave ya!! Instead you can try tops with more structure and thicker straps to add more support. 


Hourglasses: You can pretty much get away with anything!! However, if you have a short torso but longer legs (like me!), try wearing bandeau tops. I noticed that when I wear bandeau tops it tends to make the upper half your body look longer, balancing out your short torso. 
       If you have the opposite, shorter legs versus torso, try to find high-leg cut bottoms which will appear to length your legs.




-BMW


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