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May28

Pretty in print, work this season’s top trend.

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Pretty in print, work this season’s top trend.

With summer fast approaching it’s time to add a little drama to your wardrobe and exotic prints are the perfect way to spice up any look. This season certainly has some great prints to choose from. Work a statement look and team mix and match muted prints in out of the ordinary animal fabrics, make sure these are bold and bright in colour and opt for tribal styles or alternatively you can opt for a more subtle approach and add an embellished sandal with fringe detail to an outfit already in your current wardrobe. Sam Edelman has introduced some must-have gladiator style sandals in leopard print; they are priced at £102 and can be obtained from the online fashion store, My Wardrobe. To finish the look add a statement beaded cuff, wooden and gold enthused style seem to be all the rage on the catwalk. Diane von Furstenberg showcased an array of statement cuffs that truly echo African style, the oversized bands come in an assortment of colours and each has been woven into the band.

Take a little inspiration from this season’s designers, the brand Opening Ceremony have released a gorgeous gathered dress created using a burnt orange and intense blue palette, this is a perfect piece for a lunch date in the city or alternative a holiday abroad. It can be worn with either sandals or alternatively heels to dress the look up. This particular item is available from Harvey Nichols and is priced at £310.

May24

This season’s colour crash.

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This season’s colour crash.

There seems to be two opposing elements causing a stir on the catwalks this season, clashing colourful statement prints and calm, cool graphic shapes. Each however is vital to the other’s success when it comes to building an outfit that works.

The statement colourful prints come in the shape of floral, graphic and digital patterns. The way to work this trend is to bear one rule in mind, everything should be thrown together, and items that normally wouldn’t be paired up have been. This is certainly a case of opposites attract and definitely a trend for those that are a little more daring.

This trend is a fresh and exciting injection to the previous looks that have been shown on the catwalk. The neutrals have been replaced by loud and exciting shades and intense hues, however these hues have been balanced out by uber stylish shapes.

This is a sophisticated and grown-up look that has been combined with a loud and in your face edge. Siren blaring statement attire has bonded with calm and classic taste. Work tailored A-line skirts and smart blazers with an embellished print scarf or shirt and you’ll have this look down to a tee. Add a pair of statement sandals, some over the top jewellery and an embellished bag to finish the look.

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Apr12

How to wear this season’s new florals.

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How to wear this season’s new florals.

If you desire to step into summer in style make sure you embrace this season’s florals. Previous seasons have added a biker rock edge to the pretty print but this season goes over the top, teaming not one but several floral embellished pieces together. When working this trend don’t be afraid to clash a mixture of prints.

Try bolder watercolour prints paired with cutesy delicate daisies. Throw in a denim biker jacket or some military khaki to the mix and the ensemble will instantly be taken from girly to tough.

This season isn’t just embracing one print but several, the catwalks were a wash with everything from daisies and buttercups to poppies and extravagant watercolour creations. Models resembled a picture of meadow loveliness. Be sure to look for garden inspired prints that have been worked into flowing fabrics. This is the perfect holiday essential and can work for both day and evening attire, just add heels and accessories. You may be thinking it wise to shy away from accessories with such a clash of prints; bold pieces however work really well in dressing the look up.

Whether you wear this trend just as it is and work the ‘pretty chic’ look for summer or throw in some military style to add a little edge, these are few style staples that should definitely be making their way into our spring and summer wardrobes for 2010. Key pieces include fluttering chiffon shirts, faded or bleached denim and uber summer-style maxi dresses. Finish the look with hobnail boots.

Mar4

How to work this season’s ‘rave hippy’ look.

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How to work this season’s ‘rave hippy’ look.

When working the ‘rave hippy’ look one, rule to bear in mind is to literally just go with the flow.  Don’t be afraid to clash prints, throw various colours into the mix or pair odd pieces together, this trend is all about experimentation.

Accessories are a must when raving your look up, an abundance of ties, ribbons, and statement neon colourised watches and friendship bracelets should adorn the wrist.  The more the better, catwalks even portrayed models wearing not one but two statement bright time pieces.

In order to find the best pieces you should search around a variety of stores, charity shops and vintage markets as mixing odds and random items creates the perfect rave attire.  Old can be teamed with new and you shouldn’t stick to just one brand.

This look screams individualism and therefore the wearer should go with the flow, don’t try and copy a high street style, simply take the key pieces and throw them together in your own unique way.  Inspiration can be sought from catwalks, retro photos, magazines and icons.  By teaming a little style from each will in the end result in an extremely unique creation, therefore you won’t see anyone else in the same creation.

Denim is a must and as this season is working the denim duo look, its’ perfectly on trend for 2010.  Look to the 1980’s for tips and inspiration.

To finish the ensemble requires some serious rave footwear, Converse have release a denim studded pair of sneakers that scream 1980’s style or to add a little edge to an outfit, look to Charlotte Olympia’s leopard enthused shoe line.