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My top six dresses (well i wanted more but i thought i would start getting abit ridiculous) that will get you a firm nod of approval from those fashion savy's. There all you need out of this seasons dresses, from hawaiian to colour blocking, 70's to polka dots! Plus whoever gets there hands on the 70's citrus gingham mini dress (5) i salute you, a must colour shade for this years autumn/winter trend, thats like killing two shopping trips in one, well not like you would want to do that so lets just say you will be the bees knees!

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Jungle Janes,

This year’s spring/summer designers have gone back to their roots by having ethnic and tribal culture teamed with fresh greens and thick browns to create another trend alert urban jungle!

I have to say that the safari trend has been on the streets for quite some time but this year’s fashion shows have been a bit more creative however never staying too far away from those luxurious chocolate browns and camel colours. Our safari Jane’s are now more sophisticated and cultural in 2011.

Instead of the safari jackets and button up shirt dresses, safari has gone a bit more wilder and taking on more of an animal influence, leopard print and snakeskin have been given there rights back of being sexy and fun. Not everything is so earthy but still gives that natural look.

This season's safari is taking an entirely different angle, using more natural fabrics and textures. I adore Stella McCartney's take on the modern safari, be incorporating rope belts with simnple cut shorts which gives them such a more appealing look.

 

Stella McCartney 2011, D&G 2011, Hobbs 2011, Louis Vuitton 2011.



Safari now has a more desirable status than before, corest backs and fringing detailing adds a fierce 'wild thing' attitude to the clothing. Gold, heavily encrusted with animal influenced jewllery and accessories can give more glamour to your outfit. 

  

2011 safari also has a more tailored and soft lined edge, take Louis Vuittons giraffe suit the clean cut lines and sheer fabric gives what should be a bizare affair a cutural classic. Hobbs works wonders on this military safari suit, it looks so effortless and chic.

So whether you want to bring out your inner wild child by teaming leather with fresh green shirts and snakeskin heels or if your choice be the natural earthy colours of camel and grey trousers and sweaters. You have to agree safari seems now more interesting than before.

That Indie Looks own take on the Jungle Janes most needed nesscessities:



Tropicana!

It’s like a global explosion of colour, print and… fruit, what more could you want for your spring/summer wardrobe.

This is the spring/summer trend that just fills me with warmth and happiness just looking at the clothes makes me long for long sunny days. However it’s not surprising this trend appears seeing as designers have been infatuated with many of this year’s trends ‘colour blocking’ and ‘graphic prints’ mixing the two together gives you the fresh and inviting Tropicana.

When first setting eyes on the fruity items that were in store for summer I was inspired by the whole quirkiness of it all, one of the first being Moschinos  zingy lemon dress which actually oozed with sophistication, something I didn’t really expect with fruit! I also loved the tutti frutti colours and global prints used in Suno’s collection.

House of Holland 2011, Moschino 2011, Suno 2011

I really enjoy the way you can mix it up to your own personality either by going all out and mixing prints over prints with bright tights and accessories or just keeping it simple with printed dresses and sandals or patterned trousers and t-shirts, it’s a trend that can be worn by anybody and it’s a great way of feeling in that holiday mood this summer.

So it’s time to give your wardrobe a healthy kick start to the summer and there’s no better way than the club Tropicana way!

Inspiring looks from That Indie Look with patterned dresses and hawaiian style shirts that will look great with cigarette trousers.