We may be getting ready to say goodbye to 2012, but there’s quite a few trends from the past year(s) that are here to stay…

Spotted in January’s issue of Lucky Magazine, looking ahead to 2013 we can hang on to army parkas (as indispensable these days as a trench), touches of neon (the new season-less color), mixed patterns and layers (thanks J.Crew), cross body bags (extra points for chain straps), and arm candy (colorful, glitzy, and piled on both wrists).  Against all odds these seemingly flash trends have gone the distance and I’m not complaining.  Something about this sportswear mash up feels completely modern in a way that a single dress and minimal jewelry no longer pulls off.  It’s looking like a good year.

(1. Free People Studded Bag; 2. American Eagle Parka; 3. Juicy Couture Bracelet; 4. J.Crew Factory Sweater; 5. Ohne Titel Skirt)