*MIZGUIDE* Spring Trends 2012 {part 1: Water World}

Forget florals, Spring 2012 is all about aquatic motifs & the underwater world. Many top designers like Sarah Burton, Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani, and Stella McCartney all dived into the deep blue ocean in search of mystic mermaid treasures for their spring collections. So, to start off Mizhattan's biannual trend guide with a splash, I present to you aquatic spring pieces that can help you look like a goddess of the sea. Stay tuned tomorrow and the rest of this week for more Spring 2012 must-have trends.

Marc Jacobs sequined cotton-blend tank, $1,400. Deborah Lippmann in Mermaid's Dream, $18. Kenneth Jay Lane pearl coral brooch, $132.68. Jane Tran pearl bobby pin set, $44.99. Gucci crystal-embellished silk-satin sandals, $1,100. Topshop premium pearl bead pelmet skirt, $150. Christopher Kane large aqua bag, $1,020. Shu Uemura depsea water facial mist, $25. Yves Saint Laurent gold-plated starfish clip earrings, $440. Serpui Marie Julianna Mother of Pearl clutch, $595.

{Runway images via Vogue}