Aztec.

The Aztec print stormed onto catwalks shortly followed by stocking up on high street clothing racks at the beginning of 2012. This popular trend originating from the Columbian peoples from central Mexico, has certainly been a hit throughout the first 6 months of 2012. The sharp geometric print paired with bright and often neon colours, are very different to the usual calm, pastel colours through summer usually. You could wear any of the aztec pieces of clothing with plain colours, or another aztec print piece of clothing if you're feeling more adventurous, slip on a pair of bright heels and a matching clutch and you're set for a great night out. The clothes below are from the high street stores Topshop, River Island and Urban Outfitters, however i've seen this print in almost every single high street and online fashion retailer.

Everyone has their own look and style, not everyone suits everything, so you have to tailor your specific fashion needs to you. Instead of the classy, elegant look, this is more retro and grungey. If you wear the right things together, this look is great. Dr Martens may be designer, and although i didn't enlist a cheaper alternative, high street shops such as New Look and Primark, will sell similar but at a cheaper price. The ensemble i dug up comes to £355. A little bit expensive, but totally worth it!

An hour later, after scouring through fashion site after fashion site, i recreated the models mixed pattern look and got this. Many of the individual fashion sites had many midi skirts like the one in the picture and amongst the popular style for spring/summer 2012. The final cost of this outfit would be 124.40. So, for a stroll through the park on a sunny summer day or a trip to the shops with friends, this is the perfect day look you could pull off without trying too hard.