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WINTER 2015 SPLASHED IN PASTELS

WINTER 2015 SPLASHED IN PASTELS
What does immediately come to your mind the moment you hear the word ?pastels?? Spring, right?
Think again!

This year it wasn?t the warm weather that inspired the biggest fashion houses to let the pastels splash their catwalks. It was actually the snow that made them cut out and work with neutral fabrics to make us once again fall in love with the tender pastel trend.

And it?s not surprising that it?s precisely winter that enthused them to craft some splendid lightly coloured pieces for us to rock this season. Think about the snow and everything you associate it with ? childhood, clarity, and innocence. And really, letting yourself get out of your comfort zone and swap the black and dark grey with something bolder (think tailored mid-length coat in baby blue and a mint green furry jacket), employing the power of fashion, you?re actually turning down the gloomy mood evoked by the winter weather to spread out some happiness and cheerfulness instead.
Actually, a few days ago, C. cheekily remarked that fashion-wise I always end up dressed head to toe in colours from the not-so-exciting greyish-black colour palette. And even though I refused to straight away admit it, during winter it?s mostly the monochrome look I end up going for.
Ironically, when I went to ‘NEO-NATURE?s FLUID FORCES’ fashion event organised by some very inspirational independent designers, I found myself surrounded by some absolutely amazing winter pieces all in pastel colour that inspired me to shake my wardrobe a bit! Just check out that pink structured jumper by Prototype23 that looked more like a candy!

If you also feel as inspired as me to make some fashion changes –  here you go a couple of suggestions for how to do so. 

1. Mix and match it!
The first step to introducing the pastels to your wardrobe is going safer by pairing your 
favourite ripped jeans with a single piece in pastel: like the oversized jumper below. Finish the outfit off with some nude stilettos and metal rings and bracelets. 

HUGO WOMEN’S SINIKKA KNIT JUMPER – LIGHT/PASTEL PINK (HERE)

pastel_accessoriesDEBBIE SNAKE TSSL XBODY BAG Carvela Kurt Geiger (HERE)/KARL LAGERFELD K/KLASSIK SHOULDER BAG – NUDE (HERE)


Warehouse Brushed Drawn Hair Coat, Light Blue (HERE)


Coats: Maison Scotch Coat in Pastel Wool (HERE)/ASOS Dolly Coat in Jacquard (HERE)
Kurt Geiger London Anja d’Orsay Patent Pumps (HERE) / ASOS EXCITE ME Ankle Boots (HERE)

2. From Head To Toe!
If you’re not too scared that your outfit will get dirty on your way to work  – why not go light from head to toe? A cream top and a pair of trousers, topped up with a mid-length baby pink coat is certainly a combo I regard as the ultimate manifestation of sophistication and chic. 

Trousers In Scuba (HERE)/ASOS PETITE Cigarette Trouser In Crepe (HERE)


Well, I know that you might find it quite difficult at first to step up your ‘fashionista’ game and straight away go for the candy colours (mint green, baby pink, soothing blue, and lemon yellow) from the pastel palette. I actually tried to make my mother wear an amazing dress in baby pink to a posh dinner party and she looked at me as if I was delusional. However, once she tried it on, she instantaneously fell in love with the fresh and quite unusual look. Well, even though she did like what she saw in the mirror, she couldn’t really accept the baby colour, and we ended up getting the dress in pale grey instead. If you also feel self conscious to leave your flat dressed in a shouting pastel colour, then the following two looks might feel more like you.

CHOIES Gray Twists Knit Splice Pink Loose Jumper (HERE)
 CHICNOVA Pure Color Grey Slim Fit Overcoat (HERE)

3. The Fashion Guru

Do you consider yourself as ‘fashionista’? Well, then go for something unusual and bold! Mix and match the romantic neutrals with some rock chic pieces, or lay your hands on a signature pastel piece that would do all the talking instead of you! Just have a look at the mint green fur coat below.
Are you ready to attract all eyes on you!  To add some drama to your look, go for the 60’s inspired eye-liner and and a beehive bun. Mixing and matching different trends and wearing them with confidence is what a fashionista will never get tired of doing. So, come on, turn your creativity mode on and show us what you got!
ASOS-Long-Line-Coat-with-Patch-Pockets (HERE)
Vila Shaggy Faux Fur Jacket (HERE)

In a few days time I’ll be sharing with you my first all-pastel outfit.

Are you also ready to share yours too?

A. 
🙂 

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