Pick 'a' Pastel

Pastel Colours

Think lemon sorbet, candy floss pink, rose, sky blue, spearmint and you're half way there. Delicious ice-cream colours are hot for spring/summer 2012. For those who want a slightly more sophisticated and grown up look then to quote from vogue "choose subtler, slightly washed-out pastels such as bitter lemon and dusty pink" This pretty palet is the perfect way to welcome summer.

My favourite pastel pieces:

Knitted 'X' Motif Jumper - Topshop

Oyster Wrap Drop Back Skirt - Miss Selfridge

Floral Open Back Shirt - Miss Selfridge

Cut Out Tie Dye Tunic - Topshop

Knitted Pastel Nep Cardi - Topshop

Neon Tipped Shirt - Miss Selfridge

Multi Strap Body - Miss Selfridge

Crop Nepi Sweat - Topshop

Pastel Split Sandal Wedges - Topshop

MOTO High Waist Sorbet Jamie Jeans - Topshop

Knitted Chunky Stitch Jumper - Topshop

American Apparel Sleeveless Denim Shirt - ASOS

Kitch Patent Lace Up Shoes - Topshop

Nails in Parma Violet - Topshop

32in Coloured Skinny Jeans - New Look

Peach Textured Rib Mini - Miss Selfridge

Nude Shawl Collar Blazer - Miss Selfridge

April Heart Back Skater Dress - Boohoo

Pastel Turn Up Denim Leggings - Topshop

Lips in Nevada - Topshop

Fluro Aztec Print T-Shirt - New Look

Pastel Aztec Leggings - New Look

Cruella De Vil.

Autumn Winter Trends 2011-2012

Dalmation Print.

I am absolutely loving this trend! This Cruella De Vil inspired trend flooded the catwalk in many designers Autumn/Winter 2011 collections. A nice change from the over exhausted leopard and zebra prints. This trend was a big part of Topshop Unique's Collection - the designers pieces varied from thick faux fur oversized dalmation print coats to dalmation motif jumpers, killer dalmation print boots and faux fur headbands! This print when worn will definitely make you stand out from the crowd, to break up the overpowering black and white try adding a splash of colour such as red lipstick. Personally I will be going for the dalmation print heels or faux fur headband, an easy way to make a statement without it looking too over the top. I've also fallen in love with the cosie dalmation print onesie so may have to add that to my winter wardrobe!

    

 Topshop Unique Autumn/Winter Collection 2011-2012

 

 My high street favourites.

Dalmation Motif Jumper - Topshop

Oasis Dalmation Jumper - ASOS



Oasis Dalmation Print Top - ASOS



Dalmation Print Tee by UNIQUE - Topshop

ANGIE Dalmation Heeled Chelsea Boots - Topshop

Dalmation Faux Fur Headband - Topshop

Dalmation Print All in One - Topshop



Nail Rock Dalmation - Miss Selfridge

Contrast Dalmation Swing Coat - Topshop 

Dalmation Print Shorts by UNIQUE - Topshop

Dalmation Print Satchel Bag - Topshop

Mid-Summer Maxi

One of the most wanted items this season is the maxi skirt, the perfect wear this summer, light and breezy you can barely feel it on your skin! There are millions to choose from in different styles and colours. Although the maxi skirt has been an ongoing trend for the past couple of seasons now - this season its all about vibrant colours - you will definitely stand out from the crowd if you get creative with colour. 

To get straight to the top of this seasons fashion trend go for a sheer maxi, you do not necessarily have to show off your underwear if it is out of your comfort zone, there are semi sheer fabrics available that leave a bit more to the imagination haha. A lot of the sheer maxis have an inbuilt smaller skirt underneath but if not simply add one yourself. Team with a blouse or vest top/tshirt for summer but for the more breezy nights pair with an oversized sweater. I would go for wedge shoes - they seem to look good with anything but particularly maxi skirts.

They are utterly romantic and feminine regardless of the occasion - wear them at the beach, in the park, at festivals or cocktail parties.




Abbey Lee Kershaw



Paul & Joe

Abbey Lee Kershaw

Red Split Side Maxi Skirt - Topshop

Blue Split Side Maxi Skirt - Topshop



Animal Print Maxi Skirt - Miss Selfridge



Crinkle Lace Maxi Skirt - Miss Selfridge



ASOS Side Split Maxi Skirt - ASOS

Sand Layered Maxi Skirt - Topshop

Blush Plisse Maxi Skirt - Miss Selfridge

Dark Blue Belted Paperbag Maxi Skirt - River Island
(also available in red)

Orange Belted Maxi Skirt - Dorothy Perkins

Magenta Gathered Slit Side Maxi Skirt - Topshop



Silk Maxi Skirt - Forever 21



Grey Jersey Belted Maxi Skirt - River Island
(also available in navy, orange, dark green, red and brown)

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Floral Prairie Skirt w/belt - Forever 21



Pearl Jersey Maxi Skirt - ASOS



Black Ruched Waist Maxi Skirt - Topshop
(black is quite a heavy colour for summer so it's probably best to keep it for winter -
if not pair with sandals and pops of colour to make it more summery)