3 trendy outfits to set 2012 off on the right (fashion-forward) foot

Make 2012 your most fash-forward 366 days ever (yep, it’s a leap year…gotta heart the extra day of outfits!) Need fab outfit options for the first day? So far, we’re crushin’ on swoon-worthy bangles and killer stiletto booties…which just so happen to be totally on-trend in 2012. We’re dolling out so-pretty tips to wearing the new year’s hottest hues.

Color Trend: Hotter Than-Hot-Pink

Start of 2012 right with an outfit no girl could say no to! 2012 is big on candy colors so think pink on January 1st! We are hearting adorable graphic tees that are all done up with rocking fuchsia accessories.

Giant Panda Tee $20, delias.com

Concert Jeans $50 (on sale!), macys.com

Black Flyaway Cardi Top, $29, dorothyperkins.com

Eco-friendly Mother-of-pear bracelet watch $65, endless.com

Stereo Suede Stud Shoe Boots $110 (on sale!), topshop.com

Color Trend: Marvelous Mustard

Go saturated-chic. Mustard may seem like a daring burst of color, but with the right pieces, you’ll look like a supermodel in no time.

Simple Mustard Bag $70, modcloth.com

Chiosal Skirt $17, color-shopping.com

Gold Sparkle Pocket Shirt $30 (on sale!), dorothyperkins.com

NYC Short Mustard Yellow Scrunch Scarf, $15, fun2nofashions.com

Modern Musician Headphones In Mustard $68, modcloth.com

Color Trend: Presh Purple

Get majestic with a luxe outfit that screams royalty. Rich royal purple tones look so hot when contrasted with light gold and fluffy furs. Make the first day glam in this oh-la-la-worthy getup.