Floral Fancies

It comes around every summer, but I still love floral prints. Here are my picks off the highstreet:

Tips for Wearing Floral Prints

• Use the same colour pallet as the floral print.
• If you're not ready to go head-to-toe in florals, why not wear a pair of floral shoes or a floral bag. Pick out your outfit colours from the floral print, like the picture above.
• Like with any print, it's practically impossible for a floral print not to look good with a solid neutral colour. Try teaming florals with black, white, grey, taupe, ivory and beige.
• For a more edgy look, pair a floaty floral top with denim shorts, tights and a cropped leather jacket.

White: Graphic vs. Girly

The abundance of all-white looks that graced the spring/summer 2012 catwalks can be considered a trend of two halves.

Celine, Diane Von Furstenberg, Jil Sander and Stella McCartney favoured precision-cut tailoring and crisp cotton for their take on the new minimalism, for a cool, clinical brilliance.

Whereas, Louis Vuitton, Giambattista Valli, Chloe and Dolce and Gabbana cast a pretty spell for spring with girlish white pieces in jumbo broderie anglaise, lace and the sheerest of silks.

Highstreet

Here's some examples of both trends on the highstreet:

Which is trend is your favourite?

Steal Her Style: Taylor Swift

I decided to do a kind of 'style file' on Taylor Swift because the warmer weather will be coming soon, & I think Taylor's summer style always looks pretty & effortless.

You can't go wrong with a pretty patterned summer dress, ballet pumps and a statement necklace.

S/S12 Fashions: Peplums

Peplums

Peplums on the Catwalk

Peplums on the Highstreet

H&M Red Peplum Skirt, £29.99 - In Stores Only

Black Peplum Skirt, Miss Selfridge, £32.00

Topshop, Sweetheart Peplum Dress by Opulence, £149.00

S/S12 Fashions: Pastels

So, the weather's heating up, so I think it's the perfect excuse for a new wardrobe.

Trends to look out for:

Pastels

Style Tips

• Steer clear of sickly sweet shades. Go for glacier blues, spearmint greens, bitter lemon & damask pink for a subtler palette.
• If you can't decide which shade to choose, why not combine a mix of pastel shades in colour-block or delicate washes.

Highstreet Picks

Check out Topshop's '50s Diner' range.

(In order)

TEXTURED LANTERN SKIRT

• Price: £35.00

• CHINO TROUSERS

  • Price: £28.00
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  • CO-ORD FLUID BLAZER

    • Price: £60.00
    
    
    (All of the above are from Topshop).