We’re finally getting used to the idea that it’s 2010, BeautyXpose beauties, and now it’s time to make sure we’re also up to speed on the latest fashions. After all, as couture-conscious style mavens, who wants to be caught in something that’s soooo 2009 when strolling down the street and happening upon celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe? (I die.)

Style expert Ysolt Usigan

To help us in our up-to-the-minute style search, we turned to fashion trend expert Ysolt Usigan. As the senior editor of beauty and style for iVillage, Ysolt has her finger on the pulse of the hottest styles both in Hollywood and at home. In an exclusive interview, Ysolt gave us her predictions for what’s crave-worthy and what’s cringe-worthy for the coming year.

2010 Style Predictions by Ysolt Usigan

Go Girl Next Door — Although being chic will still be in, we’re going to see more of a “girl next door” style on a lot of celebrities and fashion fiends. They’re going to braid their hair, wear floral dresses and blouses (doesn’t matter the season), and not wear too much makeup. When it comes to hair, experts say long, wavy strands will dominate. In terms of cosmetics, we’ll adore subdued peachy and pale pink palettes.

Get Shorty — Store your balloon-y and pencil skirts. We’re going to see a lot of shorts–but not super-short and crazy-tight shorts. I’m talking about shorts with pleats. This year, fashionistas are going to wear them with belts, frilly tops and platforms. The key to this hot trend: Keep it classy, not too sexy.

Brighten Up – Bright colors are going to be huge, especially greens, teals and oranges (but not worn together). From spring to fall, fashion mavens will jazz up their ensembles with splashes of color in the form of statement jewelry and textured fabrics. Hopefully, the happy shades will seep into our attitudes and get us out of our emotional funks.

Learn more about what’s in and what’s out in 2010 in Ysolt’s style and beauty and style trends slideshow at iVillage.