Limiting how many seasonal retailer items you're wearing is often a good idea. Mixing high-low isn't just fashionable, it also keeps the overall outfit from looking cheap, which is always a danger when dressing trendy. There's nothing wrong with mixing pieces from H&M with a piece from Saks in your outfit. Remember that the quality of cut, fabric, and fit is much more important than the label or price, and a higher end pair of pants will be a staple in your wardrobe for years. You can get basics at a reasonable department store that last for seasons and mix in your pieces from "fast fashion" stores that change over their inventory every month. When you're talking about a trend, something that is in store for 6 to 9 months like a Tommy Hilfiger sweater has more lasting power than the one at H&M you won't find next week! By minimizing the number of trends you're incorporating into an outfit, you can have a lot more fun with the ones you choose!
One of the easiest trends to incorporate into your wardrobe is a seasonal color palette. Color trends are easy to identify, and when you're looking for it you can find a certain color nearly anywhere in a variety of items that are flattering to your body. Whereas a certain cut of a skirt might be the height of fashion but not look great on you, you can usually find a right-off-the-runway color that looks nice. Now is a good time to invest in jewel tones. The autumn staples of rich, saturated purples, teals, and magentas had a heavy presence on Spring 2013 runways. Nearly everyone has some jewel tones in their fall/winter wardrobe. You could wear a light knit with more summery pieces this spring.
Loose pants got all 80s on the runways also, and this is another trend that is almost always in stores in one incarnation or another. But you need to know how to wear this silhouette without looking frumpy. Silhouette trends are a little harder to incorporate since they do depend so much on your body type, so if you know your body type will not jive with this trend, leave it alone instead of risking looking like a ridiculous slave to fashion!
This is a point I can't emphasize enough. A trend that looks ridiculous on you is a good example of looking fashionable but NOT stylish, chic, or elegant. A stylish woman will always wear shapes that flatter her body in the way she feels most comfortable. This means you don't have to emphasize the slimmest part of your rib cage because style guides say to. But wearing something that was created for someone of a different height or with a much bigger or smaller chest is usually a bad idea! That just looks like you're wearing a trend for the sake of being trendy. Never a good look!
I love this look. This is an example of how to dress so that it looks thoughtful but effortless.
Jennifer Lawrence offers up a good example of how to incorporate a bold trend without looking too over-the-top. Brocade has been a big trend, but Jennifer chooses a subdued metallic that doesn't take over her whole dress. Her neckline and sleeves are black, she keeps a simple hairstyle, no jewelry and pretty black shoes.
Pick one statement accessory. If you're going to wear a high profile trend like the Spring 2013 Damier bags at Louis Vuitton, don't clutter your look with other statement pieces. This one piece will be more than enough!
Modern classic black & white. This trend was seen everywhere on the runways, much to my relief as I do tend to wear a lot of black & white. Emma Watson brings her modern sensibility to a classic black and white ensemble. She looks simple, fresh and modern.
Voluminous trousers were another big trend, but is not for everyone. Think carefully before trying out this trend. These trousers by Diane von Furstenberg were cropped with clean lines.
This beautiful rich burgundy color would be stylish this spring. And this simple sheath dress by Lanvin lets the color speak for itself.
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