Trends - Late Spring 2012

Fashion

COLORS OF DENIM

(As seen in people.com)
Spice up your everyday denim with some bright and bold colors! Nothing will make your feel more ready for summer than a pair of jeans that shine brighter than the sun!

SEEING STRIPES

(As seen in people.com)
Read between the lines...and now add them to your fashion must-haves immediately! We love basic black and white, but add a pop of color with a pair of red sandals or a yellow clutch.

BOLD BLAZERS

(As seen in people.com)
There's still a spring chill in the air so take this staple piece with you to cover up — and look good while you do it!

HIGH SLIT SKIRTS

(As seen in people.com)
Maxi skirts and dresses are still hotter than ever this season, but here’s a new twist! Show some leg with a high slit and take your comfort AND fashion levels to new heights!

COLOR BLOCK PARTY

(As seen in glamour.com)
Can't decide which bold new spring color is your favorite? WEAR 'EM ALL! Color blocking is the ideal fashion statement for the indecisive fashionista who wants all the color — and then some!

THE BELLE OF PASTELS

(As seen in glamour.com)
Not bold enough to bare the bold colors of spring? You're in luck this season because pastel shades are also holding their own in the fashion arena. Which heavenly hue will you choose?

POPPIN' IN PEPLUM

(As seen in glamour.com)
A peplum waist is the way to go when dressing to be seen. Extra points if you try a pleated peplum look — two trends in one!

UNDER THE SEA

(As seen in elle.com)
Let the waves of style roll over you in these sea-inspired prints, patterns and colors. We can already hear the beach calling your name!

FLORAL FANATIC

(As seen in elle.com)
A ring around the rosy and a pocket full of fashion. We are seeing floral prints blooming on everything from pants to shoes to headscarves. Just add sunlight and watch you go!

Movies

Snow White & the Huntsman
Opens June 1, 2012

In a new twist to the classic fairy tale, the Huntsman, who is commanded to take Snow White into the woods to kill her ends up becoming her mentor. He trains her to fight so she can seek revenge and conquer the Evil Queen.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Opens June 8, 2012

Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are back in the third installment of the Madagascar adventures. They are still trying to make their way home to the Big Apple. Their travels take them through Europe where they become part of a traveling circus.

The Amazing Spiderman
Opens July 3, 2012

This is the story of Peter Parker, a high schooler who is being raised by his aunt and uncle. After discovering a briefcase that once belonged to his father, Peter sets out on a journey to discover the truth about his parents' disappearance. This quest leads him to the lab of his father’s former business partner, Dr. Curt Connors where he must battle Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard.

The Dark Knight Rises
Opens July 20, 2012

Based on the DC Comics character Batman, this film will be the third and concluding part in writer/director Christopher Nolan’s Batman film series. Eight years after the conclusion of The Dark Knight, Batman comes back to the city of Gotham, where he must prevent the villain Bane from destroying everything.

Book releases

The Last Minute
Publish Date July 3, 2012

In the latest novel of the Dark Tower series, King tells a story within a story of Roland Deschain in his early days during the year following his mother's death. Deschain was sent by his father to investigate a homicidal shape-shifter. During this journey, he takes charge of Bill Streeter, a boy who is the only living witness to the monster's most latest killing.

The Next Best Thing
Publish Date July 10, 2012

Twenty-three year old Ruth Saunders is headed out to Hollywood in hopes of getting a job as a television writer. After four years she finally gets her wish. However, her dreams may be hindered by trying actors, unreciprocated feelings for her boss, and her grandmother’s upcoming wedding.