// Plaits & Braids \\

Ok so I know that this trend is sooooo last season - in Fashion Week terms that is. But technically it was for S/S 10 catwalk shows and now that we have officially entered the spring season in the northern hemisphere (after long months of harsh, windy winter elements testing our hair to it's limits) I would like without further adieu to welcome the hottest hair trend for this Spring/Summer 2010 - Plaits & Braids!!!

The start of a bright n shiny new year marks the opportunity for redefining one's outlook on the next 12 months and what better way to do it then through a new hair cut, hair colour, or HAIR STYLE? 

Below I have chosen an array of fab inspirational images for you to glance through picked from the top international catwalk shows, celebrities & street style looks out there.

Whether you attempt it yourself, seek the help of a trusty friend or opt for a more professional aid such as your hairdresser (the route I know I will more than likely be taking), I highly recommend that you try this look at least once because I think it is definitely one HOT trend for the coming summer months.

Róisín of Rockin Fashion xoxo

Images courtesy of Fashionising.com, StyleandtheCity

// SNEAK PREVIEW \\

ZARA Spring/Summer 2010 LookBook

Last month Zara gave us a sneak preview of what we could expect from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection & now finally they have released their look book in full for all to enjoy!

There is nothing overly thrilling about their SS 10 collection consisting mainly of a natural colour palette of tans, browns & whites. 

Zara have kept to their classic reliable staple pieces such as the crisp white shirt, shorts suit, oversized boyfriend shirts, denim shorts teamed with blazer etcetera etcetera. But all is not lost, Zara have thrown in a few goodies to get excitied about such as the satin tanned jumpsuit & brown belted leather shorts which I think would go gorgeously teamed with a Mediterranean tan, sky high heels, a simple white cotton vest with either a statement sizable necklace or gigantic chandelier earrings similar to the ones we saw on the runway of Chanels 2010 haute couture show - oh & don't forget to add the biggest hair trend for 2010, plaited & braided hair. 

But having always been an avid fan of Zara, I know that many of these items will definitely be becoming trusty members of my summer wardrobe (as my friends know only too well). I have a particularly keen eye on the eighties-esque salmon pink blouse with plumped up shoulders, high waisted grey trousers (seen below) & the brown leather shorts of course.

Now for the sunshine :)

Pictures courtesy of Zara

// FUSCHIA \\

From the runways to the stars, hot fuschia is a colour trend that is a force to be reckoned with & will certainly get you noticed this summer!!!

(Emporio Armani SS10, Andy & Debb - Trendstop, DKNY)

// SS 2010 DESIGNER AD CAMPAIGNS \\

Lanvin

Burberry

Dior

Chanel

Mulberry

Prada

SportMax

Loewe

D&G

Givenchy

// CoSTUME NATIONAL \\


Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign Preview

Model: Karmen Pedaru 

Photographed: by Glen Luchford

**2010 Press Campaign Presentation**

**BACKSTAGE @ COSTUME NATIONAL SS10 CATWALK SHOW**