FASHION FRIDAYS!

PASTEL PERFECT


Pastels are in full bloom for Spring 2012. Designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Chloe, Victoria Beckham, and Phillip Plim, just to name a few, have shown their passion for pastels at New York Fashion Week S/S12. Sugary hues, candy colours, and sweet palettes are fresh for Spring and have made a big impact on the catwalks. Pretty pastels have a subtle vibe but this Spring it seems that the calm hues have been applied to sharp tailoring to create edgy elegance, but maintain its feminine romance. 


So which pastel trend will you have your spring fling with?


Peplum
Peplum's are perfect to accentuate your waist and provide powerful tailoring to office wear, separates, and evening dresses. If you're wondering what Peplum actually is, I can tell you it is not the latest superfood. It's simply a short layer, frill, or ruffle which is attached at the bottom of a jacket, blouse, skirt or dress. It last fashion debute was in the 80's. Peplum's add drama and flair to your wardrobe and can be flaunted on almost every occasion. Pastels and peplum's in cool creams and pretty pinks break up your outfit and give it dimensions, but still retain a hint of romance. 

Me in a Peplum Dress

Spring Clean
Give your wardrobe a re-birth and go minimalistic. It is not just loud, block colours which make a statement, pastels can do this too. The pastel palette for S/S12 has been mixed with bold brights. So when you choose a sugary hue to suit you, you won't be looking pastey. Once you have find your perfect pastel spring into a clear-cut, tapered dress and keep in simple with one sweet shade.  

Part of a Painting

Pastel Nails

Candy Gloss
Go girly and dust yourself with romantic roses, spearmint greens, soft vanilla, and lovely lemons. Pastels can be applied to almost any piece from rosy blouses, to creamy jackets, and even sorbet shoes. Have a play with pastels and pick how you would like to parade the trend. Give in to your craving for candy and get a sugar high for pastels this spring. 

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