Trends Spring-Summer 09

Fresh fashion for Spring-Summer 2009 - finally you can dump those tunics and leggings, makes-me-bloom-into-a-mushroom trend, and look forward to the hourglass silhouette, a flow of watery colours, tailored-to-fit jumpsuits, peek-a-boo and transparent fabrics. Allow your creativity to take centre stage by mixing-and-matching clothes.

Read on to be Fashion forward 2009

Romance of spring

No, no don't think floral prints yet as the limelight is on geometric prints. At Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week (WLFW) Spring-Summer 2009, JJ Valaya unleashed a refreshing collection of dresses and tops in checks and geometric prints. Designers also veered towards Japanese motifs and seemed inspired by the east. Have a dekko at Siddharth Tytler's collection of sequins and bling.

Jump with joy for the 70's jumpsuit is here! However, avoid the body-fitting lycra and nylon variety (a la 70s rock icons) and opt for cottons, linens and silk. You can dress up this versatile garment with long chains and sexy heels for a night out and tone it down with flats and a cotton jacket for a day at work. Did we mention layering is very much in vogue? Don't forget the essentials - a belt and a stylish bag.

And honey, please end that love affair with your jeans and give in to the comfort of high-waisted trousers and drape pants. Pair your drape pants, or dhoti pants, with a stylish top or kurti and you are good to go.

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Summer bubbles

The colours for summer are serene yet bubbly - coral reds, flaming orange, shades of white and ecru, yolk and ochre yellows, mint green, peaches and blues. There is a focus on neutral colours and transparent fabrics for those sauntering-by-the-pool-sipping-Mojito evenings.

What's summer without shorts? Stock up your wardrobe with high-waisted shorts in fabrics that breathe - linen and cotton. And for an in-vogue look for those parties pick a few in silks and satin.

Dresses, dresses and can't get enough of more dresses! Every designer worth his salt (read creativity) had a dress to show off in the Wills and Lakme Fashion Weeks for spring summer 09. Your dresses should be tailored to fit-and-flow for an hourglass silhouette and clean lines.

The necklines are asymmetrical, and off-shoulders are ruling the roost this season. Pretty knee length frocks cinched with a belt or long sultry maxi dresses - feminity rules!