Spring 2012 Sequins: By Malene Birger Ilyas Sequined Crepe Top & more shopping the trend!

The holidays are firmly behind us now, which means it's time to look forward to fresh new looks for Spring, so this trend might come as a bit of a surprise! We tend to associate sequins with holiday dresses.. when you want maximum sparkle to match a festive mood. This sequin trend is a little different.. it's a subtle shine.. not a knock-your-socks-off splash of sequins. First of all, we have the colours.. blush, white, colour block or bright colours... all of the same colours we have profiled as part of the Spring 2012 colour palette. You will also notice an absence of black in our selection below.. this isn't a dramatic trend, it's fresh and light (to match your mood in spring!).

Fans of bright colours have a few choices - colour block, bold prints, or even solid brights. From Sass & Bide's fabulous mutil-coloured Silence Is Golden zigzag embellished tee (wear it now with jeans, or even a black pencil skirt!), to 3.1 Phillip Lim orange shift dress with sequin panels, there is something for everyone. Sequins can be dusted throughout, or panelled (a new trend we didn't see during the holidays!). A special mention goes to AllSaints, their collection of embellished dresses in an assortment of tribal and geometric patterns are second to none! And perfect when the warm weather hits..

Fans of neutral shades have choices as well - nude, blush, and cream - By Malene Birger sequined crepe top (only the collar and sleeves are sequined), or a neutral beaded hem tank by Robert Rodriguez. Even your bright whites can have a touch of sequins. Check out our picks below to get you started below - or click here to browse more sequins available online!