I was scrolling through the latest fashion trends for 2012, and have to say that for the most part, I am sadly disappointed. More skin, less function.  What a sad spring.  [Although I will not give specific names of designers, as I expect you will decide for yourself if you like them or not, I think that someone should graduate from Fashion design and go against the grain.]  For photos and specific designers, go to http://www.style.com/trendsshopping/trendreport/010912_Trend_Report/

 Ladies, if you don't have great abs, skip spring trends all together.  The Crop Top is making a comeback. The idea is to show everything from right below the bra line to just above your belly button.  If you live in cold climates like I do, the designers have come up with some very bizarre over coats to cover your bare stomach.

 Sports gear is now being worn as everyday wear, or at least, that's what I could tell from the items on the runway.  No one would actually be able to workout in the sports wear that the major designers have come up with this season.

And they say that the 20's are coming back, which, in my opinion, was the only line that had the most tasteful clothing.  However, many of these ideas were evening gowns, and truly, how many people go to black tie events?

Colors are turning from the loud and blaring to pastels again. Does anyone actually look good in pastel?  On second thought, some of the pastel designs are quite pretty.  Score 1/2 for the designers.

The last trend for this season is an underwater theme.  Many clothes will have the colors found in the ocean, and the cuts of the clothes will be very flowing.  Again, nothing coming off of the runway seems to be practical in any way.

Why is it that all of the clothes that come off of a runway have to be strange and lacking in coverage?  Who are these people designing for?  Not the general public.  I admit, I am usually the one who lives in blue jeans and a sweat shirt, however, I have a 12 year old daughter, and I truly wish that the designers would think about the people that are going to be affected by these designs.