Frock&Roll Vintage Clothing & Accessories: Vintage Time Capsule...Fashion From the Future

The recent closing shows in Tokyo, mark the end of this spring's round of fashion weeks from around the world. This is a time when all fashionistas pause and take a breath, have a cuppa tea (and maybe a biccie) to fortify their flagging vigour before walking into the dazzle of a brand new world.

We thought it would be fun to go back in time - all the way back ...back ...back ... to the autumn of 2011 and look at last year’s futuristic predictions for this spring/summer as well as taking a peek at this season’s offerings for autumn/winter; so we've got this year all wrapped up with a velveteen bow. So here is our hand-picked selection of I-spy-with-my-little-eye trends for 2012; all, of course, with a unique vintage twist.

Stars of Track and Field

Think athletic with perforated or mesh materials, racing backs and sporty pumps. We think the quickest sports injection of gym bunny styling is with the oh-so-easy sports jacket. To top it, the baseball jacket is spot on so we can all keep it retro with a slice of Americana on the side.

Pale and Interesting

Fresh and soft pastels are perfect for spring and as pastels have circled round through the years we can find them in most of our favourite era styles. From baby blues and peach to lilac and cream this gentle look can be pepped up by clashing colours. Don’t fancy going the whole hog? You could always go for some pastel accents with some all so important accessorising.

Blooming Marvellous

This year is burgeoning with all things floral. Apparently we’re not to be scared to go full head to toe - big and bold, small and dainty, busy lizzie style or quieter quirkier prints. Anything goes so there’s no need to be a wallflower.

Prim and Proper

Do up that top button and keep it tidy with the prim and preppy look. ‘Geek chic’ is still working so don’t put away your college glasses just yet and have fun mixing the look up with kooky colours and contrasting textiles.

Metal Mickey

You may be forgiven for imagining you've set your digital alarm for 1985 (oh what a beautiful dream) with the return of the heavy metals. Keeping it glam we can pack some punch with this year’s sheeny shiny metallics. Giving it some attitude with accessories make this a no-brainer.

Red Setter

Hot, hot, hot. When a shot of instant confidence is guaranteed red is our new best friend. Glam n sexy, striking n strong, cosy n colourful red is anything we want it to be. Match in with 80's leather pants or 50's velvet dress and we're 'bang on trend' 2012 style.

Military Might

Does military ever halt its march on the catwalks? We don’t care, it’s a firm favourite. Yep, we can add some original military uniform pieces for some vintage tailoring or parkas for a looser look, however how about combining some eternal-trend army green with your day2night look in a maxi dress, easy-T or clutch bag.