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| Jonathan Saunders S/S 2012 catwalk: ladylike 50′s style tailoring; midi lengths, floral prints, pastel shades against complimentary metallic tones |
Spring has finally sprung and there’s no better way to embrace the new season than with pretty pastels!! The SS12 catwalks saw models walking a sugary sweet-shade-parade of delectable pastel hues – from pale pink grapefruit, cool mint, peach sorbet, baby blue, lavender, pistachio, watermelon and vanilla.
For pastel inspiration, look to designers such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada who went for classic style with a retro flair in a melodious mix of ice-cream shades. Stylish details such as applique daisies at Prada, soft frills at Chanel and oversized lace collars and feather-trimmed skirts at Vuitton added extra frosting to the innocent new mood. Models at Ralph Lauren worked the vintage 20′s garçonne look, wearing loose-fitting shirts combined with satin trousers, Richard Nicoll had a subtle iridescence to his lightweight materials whilst Meadham Kirchoff delivered, as always, a quirky and bold take on the pastels trend – a novelty vibe complete with candy floss pastel pink hair!
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| S/S 12 Prada Catwalk: covetable retro 50s graphic prints & ladylike pleats |
Perfect your own pastel wardrobe with sugary shades to give you a style high!! Pastels work great on all fabrics, from tough denim to delicate and feminine materials such as silk, chiffon, lace and sheer overlays. Lightweight knits in pastel shades make for the perfect perfect to your summer dress. Mix-and-match textures and prints to keep the look fresh for the season ahead.
Choose the right pastel shades to suit your skin tone. Go head-to-toe in tone-on-tone pretty pastel combinations such as fizzy pink sherbet-coloured jeans with a raspberry sheer blouse; or marshmallow knits with chalky pastel denim. Or wear your pastels with complimentary neutrals such as grey, khaki and taupe as demonstrated by Mulberry and Diane Von Furstenberg. A stylish hint of neon will work to keep the look contemporary.
Denim gets a spring update with candy coloured jeans – moving away from classic blue and into a delightfully palatable palette of sorbet shades for a fresh look. Wear on everything from your skinny jeans to denim jackets.
Pretty pastels are a fantastic way to update feminine tailoring for spring. Go for surprising combinations such as coral pinks with pistachio greens, worn with colour pop sandals. A pastel blazer is an easy way to wear the trend and would be the perfect cover-up for all manner of different outfits.
Two-tone mint and lilac sheer blouse that can be tied at the front for a 50′s style
Retro style, super versatile sheer chiffon polka print dress with skater skirt The nude hue of this ladylike skater dress would work well with most pastel shades – wear knitted pieces in shades of baby blue, pretty pink or turquoise to keep off the chill until spring finally arrives. A pastel blazer would of course work wonderfully too!
Go for an ultra feminine look with this sweet knitted flamingo crop jumper worn with a pastel colour block pleated midi skirt – finished with chic 70′s style platforms…
- Pale knitted jumper with embroidered flamingos
- Tonal-pink pleated A line colour block skirt
- Biba Eleanor nude leather shoulder bag with chain handle
- ASOS BITTEN blush suede sandals featuring an open toe, winged suede panel to the front with a t-bar design and 70s style chunky wood style platform and high block heel
Or wear the cute flamingo jumper clashed against bright purple jeans for a more youthful vibe
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| Street Style: ladylike pretty pleats and polka |
- Mint cross pleated panel chiffon midi dress
- Biba Eleanor nude leather chain handle bag
- ASOS BITTEN mint suede t-bar sandals with 70′s style wooden block heel and platform
Dahlia Layla apricot tie front spotty blouse. Wear with casual high waist denim shorts for an edgy contrast to the sweet polka dot print
The S/S 2012 Jil Stuart catwalk displayed a beautiful collection of feminine tailoring in delicate, lightweight luxe fabrics that fit perfectly. Pretty, feminine prints of birds and blossoms were a key feature in contrast pastel shades of warm corals and pinks against cool mint and turquoise. Pastel colour block panels added definition and structure to the pieces whilst pleats gave movement to skirts.
Lovely apricot shade crepe fabric long line jacket and paperbag shorts. A tropical floral vest would really bring this look to life!
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| Stylish mix of metallic with floral blouse & statement neon apricot pastel blazer |
This turquoise-blue shorts and blazer suit, paired with a lemon yellow blouse delivers a fresh take on tailoring. Contrast orange waist belt emphasises the waist
Colour block peachy pink tailoring – I’d wear with a skinny turquoise belt though to bring the look together
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| S/S 2012 Catwalk Chanel: ladylike tailoring in pastel shades, rounded shoulders, boucle yarn jackets and square toe ankle boots with metallic finish for a contemporary twist to the vintage style |
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| Magical carousel at the Louis Vuitton S/S 12 catwalk show |
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| S/S’12 Louis Vuitton catwalk show: romantic ladylike tailoring for a retro 50′s style with midi lengths and oversized lace peter pan collars, feather trim and stud embellishment |
- Turquoise semi-sheer button-down tunic shirt
- All over Aztec print ankle length leggings
- Soft turquoise longline blazer
- Red Herring light turquoise sports watch
- Jade snake skin platform court heels
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| Alexander McQueen S/S’2012 catwalk: feminine peach ruffles, peplums, midi pencil skirts and nipped in waists |
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| Proenza Scouler catwalk spring/summer 2012: mint shaded 50′s style tailoring, midi lengths and contrast snake skin structured blouse |
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| Ralph Lauren S/S’12 catwalk: luxe silk 20′s style tailoring in contrast pastels; accessorized with coral snake skin platforms and floral scarf |
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| Oasis Spring collection – full of sweetie shade pastel tailored pieces |
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| S/S’12 Phillip Lim catwalk show: casual sports luxe pieces in soft pastels: luxe finishes, clean lines and simple shapes are layered to perfection |
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| Sports style racer back vest @ Phillip Lim spring/summer 2012 |
This soft apricot blazer is great; a complimentary colour that would warm most skin tones. Wear, as here, with mint coloured denim - or go for a smart turquoise tailored shirt and wear with these cool pastel coloured scale print skinny jeans that work well with the pink tone of the blazer. Neutral grey loafers bring the whole look together
- Pink scale print slim jeans
- Turquoise silk shirt
- Grey suedette loafers
- 3/4 sleeve apricot blazer with draped pockets
Contrast your spring prints as seen here; mixing girly florals with chic polka dots. This floral printed shrunken denim jacket in soft pastel shades will add feminine chic to any outfit. Features a slim fitting waist with stretchy fit for comfort
- Pastel blue coloured denim skinny fit jeans
- Vanessa Bruno peach silk blouse with stand collar
- Turquoise t-bar peep toe sandals
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| Pastels street style: textures contrast – structured chiffon skirt with slouch fit cable knit jumper |
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| Diane Von Furstenberg deployed soft mint to great effect on tailored pieces, complimented against neutral taupe and grey |
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| Peace suede Spector platforms with contrast metallic heel |
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| S/S12 Mulberry catwalk: sports luxe pastels, dolphin hem skirt, graphic print tee and leopard printed maxi dress dressed down with functional parka for an urban |
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| S/S12 Vera Wang: stunning sports style tailored aqua green sheer maxi dresses with peplum waist and embellishments |
Go head-to-toe in soft shades for a bold and well contemplated look - pastel hi top trainers are a must for the sports-fever spring season and are surely the most comfortable footwear option for treading the high streets!
Take your pick from these candy-cane pink pairs of coloured jeans: pink, candy pink & watermelon. Wear with a grey slub knit jumper for a cute take on the grunge trend
- Ankle grazing, cropped skinny jeans in candy colours. Super slim fit all the way down but stretchy for comfort. Available in three shades: sea man, lavender and, my fave, turquoise
- Add a cute boyish touch with these Dolce Vita grey suede flat lace-up oxfords that feature a contrast coral rubber sole for a flash of neon against the muted pastel tones
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| Street Style: pale blue skinny fit jeans with grunge tee and leather jackets |
- Faded grey leopard print skinny fit jeans
- Aqua blue silk retro collarless blouse with contrast cuffs
- Soft grey scalloped edge loafers
- Nautical style semi-sheer striped oversized tee with deep scoop neck and high-low hem
- Oh how I would LOVE this Vivienne Westwood pastel skull necklace!!
- Mint patent loafers featuring contrast stitching, a high cut vamp with notched design to the front and low stacked heel
- Mint skinny fit trousers
A clean colour-block take on the nautical trend with yacht-ready pastel blue luxe top with contrast classic tailored navy blazer and whiter-than-white skinny trousers
Nautical trend pastel pink tee with swallow print – clash your prints and wear with a sailor striped pencil skirt
Nautical trend pastel pink tee with swallow print – clash your prints and wear with a sailor striped pencil skirt |
| Chanel S/S12 catwalk: graphic geo overlay print lightweight knitted jumper worn with matching skirt and square toe ankle boots – all in fresh lemon yellow |
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| House of Holland spring/summer 2012 catwalk: colour-block and tie dye pastel tones for a punk take on the s/s’12 pastel trend: bold leopard print, amazing cloud print high waist skinny jeans worn with colour block pastels shirt |
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| House of Holland pastel colour-blocked luxe silk shirt worn with apricot 50′s style boucle knit cardi |
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| Street Style: pale blue sheer shirt worn tucked into key SS12 trend: tropical print shorts |
Sweet coral woven T-bar sandals
- Peachy perfect and casually cool jersey maxi dress with interesting layered crop top
- Jeffrey Campbell open toe sandal with patterned, criss-crossing straps all the way up with buckle closure on the sides and zipper closure up the back
- Suede waist belt with pastel Navajo patterned fabric detailing and multiple suede laces in front
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| This mint maxi skirt, with it’s hi – low hemline shows just enough leg – paired brilliantly with complimentary pastel peach tee and colour-pop orange sandals |
I wish this blue knit Disney dalmatian jumper was mine – so cute!! Looking perfect here tucked into a leather pencil |
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- H! By Henry Holland pale pink twill straight cut stretch jeans
- Mint green aztec vest with round neck and drop armholes
- Mint plaited necklace with Navajo arrow head pendants
- Mint 3/4 sleeve cropped denim jacket
- Apricot sleeveless sheer blouse
- Grunge style faded black ankle length leggings with an all-over ditsy floral print
- White patent loafer shoes featuring tassle detail and exposed stitching
- Turquoise sports luxe vest with front pocket and contrast woven back
- Ankle length geometric print leggngs in sweet shades of pink, blue and black
- Turquoise drawstring hoodie
- Nike Dunk HI AC trainers in mint suede
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| Super cool vintage pastel aztec print shirt |
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| Urban Outfitters Spring 2012 collection |
- Soft coloured pink leopard print skinny jeans
- Ice blue grunge trend knitted all-over textured stitch slouchy jumper
- Limited Edition – white leather Chelsea boots with embossed brogue style detailing, wood effect sole and elasticated side panels
Vanessa Bruno Athe short sleeve Molleton tee in peachy pink looks pastel perfect against grunge bleached skinny jeans
- Topshop peach hoody
- Loose fit oatmeal flecked tee with aztec print
- Mint denim shorts
The classic chino trouser get a spring refresh in pastel shades of lemon, mint, apricot, lilac and pink
Iro Jayrod overdyed orange skinny jeans finished with grungy worn-effect detailing at the thighs
- Mint leather satchel bag
- Mint oversized cut-out shoulders button up sheer blouse
- Pink wooden stretch bracelet with religious imagery
- Apricot denim shorts
- Dolce Vita Drew grey suede flat lace up oxford shoes
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| Topshop apricot coloured denim shorts worn with layered sheer tropical, animal and chain print shirts |
LOVE this hair!!!!
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great job!
just love it!
Thank you
do you know where i can by the nike dunk sb high denim shoes in mint?
i don’t personally sorry – hopefully another reader may do
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