Peplums. They've twisted and turned their way out of the '40s, bounded past the '80s, and landed in the now - merging with other current trends for an appeal that goes beyond the girly. And they may be more flattering than you think. Read on for details of the trend and how to wear it now.

It was Marie Antoinette gone punk when Chanel's Cruise 2012/2013 collection sailed down the runway at the Palace of Versailles. But it wasn't just the clothes that were bold and candy-coloured: angular bobs were supported by a strong make-up look dominated by the colour pink. After the break: an in-depth look at recreating (and adapting) this look for yourself.

One wouldn’t argue the association of summer with colours, be it in the garden or on clothing racks. But if you’re tilting away from the predictable colour palette of the spring 2012 season, then black and white should be your protocol. Londoners and Melbournians are often criticised for purposely injecting this colour palette on the streets of these cities, but you can’t blame them, a …

Layering in winter is a necessity; in summer, it’s an art. Learn to master it and you’ll have interesting, eye-catching outfits all year round. Layering for spring / summer can take the form of floating sheer layers for the ultimate in femininity, it can be present in heavier layers adjusted to reveal what’s underneath, or it can even go for broke in bold, sporty clashes …

A little bit grungy, magical and haunted, Marc Jacobs' fall 2012 runway look presented models with twin plaited buns. In front, a few strands of fringe were pulled out and razor-cut for a sharp yet not too clean finish. To recreate the look for yourself, read the full how-to guide after the break.

Spring / summer 2012 is a hotspot for the the hottest of what has become colloquially known as an arm party. No one’s tastes have been left out (except, perhaps, those who’d thumb their nose at the term): bright coloured bangles mingle this season with gemstone-embellished wristlets and leather strapped cuffs sit next to metallic gold bracelets. The jewellery this season is chunky and bold, …

It’s one of many ‘numbers’ you never want to share with the world. Age. Lovers. Shoes. It’s considered socially unacceptable to discuss many such numbers, and the latter in is included amongst them as a girl can never have enough shoes in her closet by to publicise a number is to appear gauche. Each season, we see styles change, heels evolve and the colour palette …

Yes, cable knits and their cousins are a staple of the winter months. But S/S '12 has plenty of trends where winter pieces become summer pieces, and knits are no different. After the break we take you through the trend, with examples of how you can enjoy a stylis (but irregular) summer.

Traditionally it hasn’t been for everyone. There are, after all, inherent risks with a plunging neckline. Some have been dangers of an aesthetic nature, where as others can concern a girl’s modesty. That changes for summer 2012’s fashions – the plunging neckline expands and has options for all, from the sultry to the sporty. After the break we’ll take you through examples of the statement …

We’d be lying to you if we claimed that prints are ‘back’ on the trend charts because they never really went anywhere. Starting from printed scarves and migrating to printed pants, the vibrancy and quirkiness of prints has never been isolated from the fashion fields. What prints have done though, is escalate and become bolder. Thus summer 2012′s fashion brings with it something special, as …