This is our round-up of the top 5 favorite style inspirations and fashion statements in the year that was 2012. We give you the most memorable trends that debuted and reappeared on the runways, red carpets, stylish streets, and editorial pages. Are you ready?

 

1. Revival of the Dark Eras: Baroque and Gothic

Famously avant-garde designers like Alexader McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Aquilano Rimondi, and Balmain revived these period styles for 2012, and boy did they make the fashion world ecstatic.

Baroque implies strangeness, drama, and extravagance. In the modern times, these are interpreted by way of incorporating gold, brocade, and other luxe materials.

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2013

Selena Gomez, Selita E-Banks, Paula Patton in Baroque-inspired couture

While, Gothic, with its rich, mysterious, and darkly romantic qualities, saves dark colours from the death of being boring.

Gothic-inspired high-street fashion

Givenchy Couture Fall 2012

Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012

2. Prints, Prints, Prints

With floral and scarf, aztec and animal, swirls and dots and zigzags, cosmic and paint splash, 2012 never had a scarcity of prints. But, what’s awesome was the print on print play on a lot of outfits. And, why, whether in haute couture or RTW, prints were present year round.

Marc Jacobs Pre-Fall 2012

Givenchy Pre-Fall 2013

Peter Pilotto Resort 2013

3. Surprise of Sexy Skin

Showing off of skin got quite classy in 2012. Ladies opted to tease with just a hint of skin through sheer fabrics. Peekaboo of skin also got inventive with the birth of laser cut-outs, and with the designs that cleverly accentuated just one body part like the back, shoulder, or waist.

Jason Wu S/S 2013

BCBG Max Azria, Alexander Wang, Michael Kors

Sheer fashion statement

4. Metallic Madness

Sparkles and glitters are synonymous to glamour — and glamour, fashion could not live without; therefore, silvers, golds, and even pinks in the form of sequins and shimmery fabrics are requirements every year, yes even in 2012. Any objections?

Burberry Prorsums S/S 2013

Gold trend on the Fall 2012 runways

Jessica Alba, Jessica Pare, Carey Mulligan, Nina Dobrev, Karolina Kurkova, Kate Upton shine in liquid gold at the 2012 MET Ball

5. Neon and Brights

Okay, so white, black, and red had been crowd favourites this year. But, if we must say, neon and brights in every hue imaginable drastically changed the tides and made quite the impression on the fashion-forward gen. Neon and brights coloured even the usually serious and classic lace, doilies, eyelets, fringe, and fur giving out a quirky vibe. Who’s to say that neon worked even in metallic fabrics.

Neon high-street fashion

Valentino Pre-Fall 2013

2012 style and fashion could be described in these words: inventive, outrageous, and fearlessly individual. Both new bloods and established designers revitalized the fashion world and satisfied the hunger of edgy and experimental stylistas for fresh perspectives and more personal, characteristic, custom takes on style. So, generally it had been a year of success for fashion, don’t you agree?

Other top trends that didn’t make it to the top 5, but were notably present, were fringe and feathers, peplum, and ombre.

Which trend gets your thumbs-up?

Sources: Baroque, Baroque, Baroque, Gothic, Gothic, Gothic, Prints, Prints, Prints, Skin, Skin, Skin, Metallic, Metallic, Metallic, Neon, Neon, Neon

The 21st century bride no longer abides to customs and traditions of old, well at least, in terms of style. We see that she asserts herself, speaking her mind through fashion, and daring to show who she is by telling her story through unconventional styling. With that in mind, our trusty designers put twists to bridal gown designs to convey the differing personalities of their ultimate muse: the rebellious bride.

Here are our top 8 bridal dress trends, perfect for the modern brides.

1. Rouged, etc. Brides just wanna have fun; and fun they find in cheery colours: red, pink, blush, even greens and blues. The fierce fearless bride wouldn’t settle for white, and instead, would choose to be bright and beautiful in a coloured wedding dress.

Vera Wang

Mark Zunino

Douglas Hannant

Oscar Dela Renta

2. But wait ’til you see the back. For a quirky surprise and sexy drama, especially for the long walk down the aisle and the pictorial, brides put attention to the back part of the dress with beautiful lace, intricate embroideries, bold peekaboo, and detailed embellishments.

Claire Pettibone

Elizabeth Fillmore

Marchesa

3. High Fashion Neckline. Extremely high and low necklines are favored by the rogue brides to frame their face to perfection. It is also a great way to balance the amount of skin they want to show-off.

Badgely Mischka

Oscar Dela Renta

Vera Wang

Vera Wang

4. One-Shoulder Treatment. The Ms. Independent bride would most likely go for the one-shoulder design for it gives that structured geometric aesthetic while baring some sexy skin.

Amsale

Douglas Hannant

Marchesa

Monique Lhuillier

5. Lace, Lace, Lace. The classic and timeless lace gets an edgy upgrade due to its head-to-toe usage in most of the current designs. Uberly romantic brides can add a touch of whimsy to their styling with these pieces.

Yumi Katsura

Monique Lhuillier

Marchesa

Amsale

6. Trick and Treat. Illusion details in dresses are for the brides who want to give a hint of skin while staying covered up with the use of sheer materials. These also create additional graceful movements and allow a more unpredictable placement of accents like applique, sequins, lace, and beads.

Reem Acra

Rafael Cennamo

Monique Lhuillier

Marchesa

7. Flattering Peplum. Clever and courageous brides opt for this haute detail to define the waist and create a vavavoom silhuoette.

Ines Di Santo

Amsale

Alfred Angelo

Junko Yoshioka

8. Transform. The smart convertible dresses are for the brides who want to make an impact on her walk down the aisle, then be able to dance without any constraint at the reception dinner. These are dresses with removable skirts, capes, and trains. Genius, right?

Oscar Dela Renta

Monique Lhuillier

Ines Di Santo

Reem Acra

Quirky, zany, edgy, mysterious, sensual, artsy, whimsical, old-soul, whichever type of rebellious bride you are, we are absolutely certain that there is a perfect wedding dress for you. For more options, check out our vast collection of bridal dresses here.

Sources: flash-screen.com, whitebowevents.com, brides.com, bridalguide.com, onewed.com, bridalmusings.com

Every week, Teen Vogue announces the top 10 best dressed celebrities of the week. This week’s picks include Nikki Reed, Katy Perry, Jessica Biel, Bella Thorne, Coco Rocha, Selita Ebanks, Ashley Greene, Sophia Bush, Dianna Agron, and Anna Kendrick. Their dresses came from designers Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Elie Saab, and more. These styles can also be achieved by dresses from MissesDressy.com.

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel wore an Elie Saab lace dress with a matching shawl to the premiere of Total Recall.

Mon Cheri 110837 is a similar lace embroidered dress with capped sleeves. It is suitable for all four seasons of the year as long as it is paired with the proper accessories/outerwear.

Nikki Reed

Nikki Reed wore Alexander McQueen with green lizard print/texture and ruffles.

Sherri Hill 2948 is similar and simpler dress with added bling to it. If you liked the Nikki's dress, but want to take it out to a club, this dress is perfect!

Katy Perry

To the premiere of her movie, Part of Me, Katy Perry wore a metallic dress with long sleeves and a train. The dress shined with floral texture.

Jovani 5883 like the Dolce and Gabbana dress silhouette hugs your curves. This jewel-embezzled dress has a cream-silver gradient effect and wide shoulder straps.

Bella Thame

Bella Thorne attended Bring It On: The Musical premiere with a rough textured Keepsake dress with a two-layered skirt.

Mon Cheri 211844 is a darker version of the Keepsake dress with an alternative texture. The darker color makes the dress look more sophisticated than the Keepsake dress.

Coco Rocha

Coco Rocha wore a super basic LBD with the classic boat neckline and gold embellishment to the premiere of Total Recall.

Atria 7104 is also a simple LBD  like Coco Rocha’s. The sleeves are lace instead of gold embellishment, and they extend to the side and back of the bodice. This is a little more daring in comparison to the other dress.

Selita Ebanks

Selita Ebanks sported a trendy sheer peplum dress by Stella McCartney at the 10th Annual Ford Hoodie Awards.

NUE will never fall short on combining style with business. NUE by Shani S511 is practically the same as the dress by Stella McCartney, minus the sheer sleeves. Instead, it has a metallic look to the peplum top.

Word on the street is ladies who dare to bare have made sheer the new trend in street style. Sheer elements in dresses highlight the desirable parts of a woman’s body, without making them look vulgar or boorish. In fact, sheer accents make women look teasingly interesting and exciting.

Either with tulle, lace, or chiffon, express sheer delight in your own yum-o frock. Check-out Mon Cheri and Tadashi Shoji dresses, available at MissesDressy.com.

The Paris Haute Couture show on July 4th featured the designs of famous designer, Elie Saab. The collection of dresses consisted of  mainly pastel, nude, and subtle colors for the fall. The dresses were detailed with lace textures and sparkly embellishment. However, not everyone can afford Elie Saab, which can reach up to thousands of dollars for a dress. If you love Elie Saab’s fall collection, then you’ll probably love Misses Dressy’s dresses, which are a lower price range.

Elie Saab:

Alternatives:

Mac Duggal 78724D

Allure C225

Elie Saab:

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Mac Duggal 80171D

Elie Saab:
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Theia 881419

Elie Saab:

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Tadashi YR90326L

Elie Saab:

Alternative:Mon Cheri 112D60

PACO MENA is one of the two brands of footwear and accessories for ceremonies and special occasions within the group [MENBURGROUP, group with over 40 years of history in the footwear and accessories world], with designs that are characterized by their elegance, sophistication, and competitive prices. The use of rich fabrics and exquisite materials, as well as exuberant ornaments and modern lasts confer a unique and distinctive style to our designs, creating a universe of femininity and fantasy for special occasions. This is a revision and update of the classic concept of ceremony, with models that combine elegance and modernity. (Source: www.pacomena.eu)

Spotted at MissesDressy.com are these amazing Paco Mena shoes. What’s unique and pretty about them are the sheer and ornamented details that could add to the sophistication of your attire. Exude an old world charm in these amazing pieces:

Paco Mena 4859

Paco Mena 4674

Paco Mena 4667

Paco Mena 4875

Paco Mena 4672

Inspired by a midnight in Paris setting, feel and cast the somber but content mood of love with these dark romantic looks of vintage 1920′s Paris, courtesy of MissesDressy.com.

Perfect for a formal dinner date, this look, matched up with dramatic red lips and loose chignon, is serious-romantic .

1. Black Hard-Shell Clutch (KOTUR Faille by KOTUR also comes in white and navy)

2. Sheer Black Dress with Lace Details (Tadashi 6T1002M by Tadashi Shoji)

3. Black Felt Pumps with Pinched Back Details (Allure Honor by Nightmoves Shoes by Allure)

For formal events, charm like a glamour goddess with this look. Style hair like a 20′s movie star and don an emphasized lashes to add to the classical flair.

1. Gold Hard-Shell Clutch (KOTUR Margo-L by KOTUR also comes in silver)

2. Sheer Black Dress with Gold Shimmer Details (Tadashi 6T973M by Tadashi Shoji)

3. Tulle Pumps (Tony Bowls 50110 by Tony Bowls Shoes)