The Rachelle Trend Report: Fall 2012 | Winter in Bloom

With their hothouse hues and perfectly cultivated patterns, winter's florals - be they single stems or hand-picked bouquets - have a dazzling, hyper-real quality.

Less feminine than summer's pretty bunch, this season's prints were dark, edgy and luxe. "Flocked fabrics and lace overlays added an air of ornateness, putting a fresh spin on the idea of flowers in winter," explained Lucinda Chambers,Vogue fashion director. Think less prissy, more powerful.