But where does Chloe Chic fit into the looks that framed this year’s Fashion Week? Let’s take a look at some of the trends for spring 2012…

Preen

Preen

Proenza Schouler

Versus

Sugar Baby dress

 

Pink Lemonade dress

Carolina Herrera

 

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Chloe Chic’s Sophie’s Dream dress is not only a perfect dress for spring, but it also incorporates the nature-inspired looks from this year’s fashion week. While bright birds serve as the focus of these two designers, the Sophie’s Dream dress offers a unique and garden-like tranquility, remaining true to Chloe Chic’s soft and ultra feminine feel.

Sophie's Dream dress

While I am so excited for spring fashion (and weather!!), I often find the transition from winter to spring tricky. How can one jump from burgundy and grey to bright yellow or pastel colours? What I’ve discovered while working in retail, moving through the winter to spring displays, is that there can be ‘transition’ colours. Cool mints and blues morph winter colours into spring. The Partially Cloudy dress from Chloe Chic is a wonderful example of a transition piece. The grey-lavender colour isn’t quite full bloom spring, but the shape and cut of the dress isn’t winter. This dress could be worn as early as March (with a cropped cardigan or blazer on top) right through until the summer. The yellow detail at the bottom gives the dress that fashion forward spring appeal. This simple and sweet dress is definitely one of my favourites at Chloe Chic!

Partially Cloudy dress

While fashion week in the spring allows for top designers to showcase their collections for the upcoming fall, it allows fashionistas to prepare their spring wardrobes. Clearly, Chloe Chic’s dresses—Sugar Baby, Pink Lemonade, Sophie’s Dream, and Partially Cloudy—mirror New York Fashion Week’s trends for spring 2012.

By Nicola Rothery

Photo credits for New York Fashion Week 2012 (runway shots): Elle.com

As my first post on the ChloeChic blog I really wanted to give you a sense of who I am. I was told to write about things that inspired me and when I was looking through the boutique I found one dress that did just that; I couldn’t take my eyes off it and continuously went back to look at it.

The Retro Rose Dress brings back an era where fashion was all about inspiration and showing who you were in your outfits. There were no days where you just threw on a pair of jeans and shirt with some sneakers … no, you took your time, you found the perfect outfit and you did your hair and makeup. The Retro Rose Dress brings that back for me, it made me want to find the perfect accessories, plan an amazing night and just have fun.

Not only is this dress perfectly vintage, it also has a modern twist. The rose color and tunic cut is very in right now, as well as cinching it in at the waist. Pairing these modern twists with the classic vintage silhouette and the retro pattern will be a staple in any closet.

What’s even more is that the silhouette of the dress is perfect for any body shape. I’m a curvy girl and this dress made me excited because I could wear it and still look great. The belt can cinch in the smallest part of your waist if your plus size – or give you that hourglass, curvy shape if you are slim. The best of both worlds!

Ruffles, chiffon, polka dots, and lace captured hearts when Chloe Chic made its debut appearance at Carnegie Mellon University’s popular “Lunar Gala: Blur” fashion show on Saturday night

Chloe Chic, local boutiques, and the avant garde visions of 25 young designers filled the runway at the “Lunar Gala: Blur” fashion show Saturday night at Carnegie Mellon University. The 45 minute wait to get into the show attested to the popularity of this student-run event, which made its 15th annual debut.

One student line, “Chaos Theory,” presented Lady Gaga and Vogue inspired designs that were either neon, asymmetrical, or disjointed. Other students infused their collection with LED lights. The designs ranged from bird inspired to digitally fabricated. Everything pushed the envelope until Chloe Chic, and the pace transitioned from post modern to modern vintage.

Who knew that sweet, feminine, and innocent had such a loud voice? But judging by the reaction of the audience it did.

The first model made a slight misstep, but the audience quickly forgot when they saw the adorable mustard “Sunday Afternoon” dress with lace Peter Pan collar she wore. This A-line dress cinched at the waist and transitioned outward with puffed sleeves, giving the model a perfect hour glass shape.

The crowd also loved the “Call Me” dress. The bright coral was perfect for spring and the leopard belt gave it just the right modern touch. Like the first dress, the A-line shape and cinched waist made this a flattering piece.

I could not say enough about the “Tiny Dancer” dress. Because I was a ballerina, this was my favorite dress from the collection. The long-sleeved lace top and demure neckline made it classy, and the puffy tulle skirt made it fun.

The “Sugar Baby” dress was also a hit. Paired with nude pumps, the flapper inspired cut and baby doll look made it the perfect going out dress.

The audience also loved “Sophie’s Dream” dress. The dreamlike maroon and green pattern splashed at the bottom fit the name, and the gathered waist and triangular cut-out neckline made this dress so unique.

When all the models came together to display the collection, three adjectives came to mind: classy, feminine, and flowing. Chloe Chic’s collection gave the show sweetheart flair, and reminded the audience why it loved modern vintage style so much.