Fashion trends 2012: Minimal style

One of coolest trends for spring/summer season, is minimal style: a style, synonymous of refined simplicity, of not ostentatious femininity, of a clean elegance that doesn't need of frippery... A basic style, cared in every details, perfect for women that want to assert themselves with kindness and determination.
Basic shapes, soft fabrics, flared or shaped silhouettes, never wrapped, and basic colors: beige, cream, white and grey. Some divagations are granted to orange and blue. Yes to chemisiers and blazers, directly for your boyfriend's closet and vintage accessories, maybe 50's style.

Among sveral brands that have been inspired by this style, there are  C'N'C Costume National, Chloé, Lanvin, Armani, Chanel and Balenciaga.

Balenciaga, Gianfranco Ferré, Alberta Ferretti, N°21 s/s 2012

Emporio Armani, Bottega Veneta, Gabriele Colangelo, Trussardi s/s 2012

Sportmax, Max Mara, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin s/s 2012

Céline, Hermés, Yigal Azrouel, Calvin Klein s/s 2012

Chloé, Akris, Chanel, Phillip Lim s/s 2012

C'N'C Costume Nationale, Diesel Black Gold, Trussardi, United Bamboo s/s 2012

I love this style: simple and classy, perfect for every occasion. Flared dress, flat sandals et violà... absolutely great!

White minimal - Ffpava's polyvore

Do The Minimal - Juuh's polyvore

Minimalism - Chicgiselle's polyvore

Personal tips: yes to high shoes, rigorously without plateau, with rounded tips, with high heels that slend the silhouette, but comfortable enough to walk easly. Combine the basic pieces with strong details, as sequins, 3D accessories or maxu jewels...

What do you think about it?