It’s that time of year where it’s out with the old and in with the new. So if you are looking for a fresh fashion start for your new year, I’ve got you covered and I have tracked down some of the top trends for 2012 filled with lots of colours, patterns, and new textures.

Coloured Dresses

Carven Yellow Blouson Dress Amelié, $369, available at VeryEICKHOFF, Dress $18, available at H&M

Bright, juicy coloured jeans

Citizens of Humanity Cropped Thompson Pant in Poison $99, available at Aritzia, Toothpick jean in garment-dyed twill in all neon colours (neon persimmon, light citron, blue grotto, festive green, bright papaya) $126, available at J.Crew.

Tangerine

Oasis Volume Fit And Flare Dress, $35, available at Oasis, Orange Double Bow Keeper Leather Belt, Was $32, Now $15, available at Topshop, Blumarine Medium Fabric Bag, $470, available at The Corner, Earrings, $6.95, available at H&M

Candy-coloured clutches

Leatherette Wristlet Clutch $22.80, available at Forever 21, Mobile Phone bag $4.95, available at H&M

Patterns, florals or zigzags

Dress $29.95, available at H&M, Talula leggings in grunge floral $30, available at Aritzia, Nili Lotan stripe boyfriend sweater $282, available at J.CREW, Dress $69.95, available at H&M

By: Natalie Langston, Vancouver 

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