Gal trend forecast ♥

From checking the latest fashion mags and fall/winter collections of the big trends, I verdict some items to become really popular for fall/winter Gyaru wardrobe 2012... so I thought it would be fun sharing them with you! Let's see if my forecast will turn out to be right! ;D

Cat motives / Cat inspired fashion goods

 by Yumetenbo

 by GalStar

Potential: 90%

Seeing how many icon fashion brands are already sporting this trend, I'm pretty sure it's gonna be a big deal in fall/winter Gal style 2012!

Cat's are everywhere - cat printed Tee's, cat ear hat's and beanies, cat ear hairstyle, cat face shoes, cat printed thights... and the list goes on and on.
Not really my cup of tea, but I really cute to look at! ;D

Cat ear / Devil horn alice bands 

(mostly adorned with pearls and crystals)

by Yumetenbo

Potential: 75%

Totally fitting into the upcoming cat theme, this cat hairband is the the perfect accessory to go with cute styles ♥ Glavil does also take it's turn on this trend by sporting their absolute awesome devil horn hair accessory (which I personally like better then the cat ears).
However, it might be a bit hard to pull it off well. =/

Leather skirts

by Liz Lisa

Potential: 75%

I was really surprised to see this trend, especially since I never even considered combining leather x sweet styles. But as you can see, it is working pretty well! xD" (stupid me is stupid)
The leather skirts come mostly in fall/winter colors like bordeaux, brown, beige, dark green and black now. Sweet brands are mostly producing flared or pleated skirts, while mode labels prefer the classic look and rokku brands add studs and laces to their leather skirts.

Flared sleeve tops

by Skinny Lip

 Potential: 53%

I'm not 100% sure about this trend, but I see it pop up more and more often recently. 

I find the flared sleeves totally awesome and super cozy for fall/winter styles, hope to see more of it soon ♥

Besides that, I can see a lot of "old" trends continueing. =)

Retro Girly style is still a big deal for the sweeter brands. Flag prints are still quite popular (especially the Union Jack), such as plateau heels. Beanies (of course also with cat ears. lol) will have their revival as soon as the temperature will drop, and leg fluffies/furry leg warmes are THE accessory for every Kuronba Gal. 

So much said, I'm excited to see which trends of my forecast will really become famous, haha. ;D

What's your forecast for fall/winter Gal fashion trends 2012?

 

BONUS

Recent get's  ♥

Surprise Parcel I got from my BF ♥

I love it to pieces! *___* 

He even got that damn expensive Shiseido rouge for me, thank you so much! Q////Q Lucky me! ♥

Mini make-up haul ♥

All my favorite things ♥ 

Preparations for upcoming photoshooting! ;D
Lower lashes: Diamond Princess Eyes

Upper lashes: Diamond Angel Eyes (I was using Glamourous Eyes before, but they hardly show up in photos. =/)

Dolly Wink lash fix (alltime favorite ♥)

K-Star "1-day-tattoo" eyeliner (has the finest tip EVER. ♥)

And my new baby! :´D

♥ Angelic Pretty "Little Birds Symphonia" OP in pink ♥

I'm so excited about this one! Q////Q

It is the perfect princess dress. ♥ The cut is Rococo inspired, and the print is just too lovely... it's my first all-pink Lolita dress, and also the heaviest printed one! xD 

More of that later. ;D

I'm currently having a terrible cold (currently there's a flu-epidemic in Germany), so I hope you're all doing better then me! :´D

Have a great time ♥

It's such a sweet, sweet life, isn't it?