FASHION TIPS

There is lots going on this season, whatever the occassion and whatever your style. you'll find a trend to suit you! The Spring/ Summer 2010 look has been inspired by subtle pastel tones and busy bright patterns. 

This Season's colour!

Bid farewell to black as this season will see the influence of a more versatile neutral colour palette. Nudes and pastels will be taking centre stage. Providing lots of choice, from ice cream colours, beige, nutmeg, grey, peach, emerald and icy blue.

Think of the nude colour fashion trend as the new black! It's a neutral, allowing you to dazzle up a nude coloured outfit with colourful accessories. The understated tone is complimentary to all ages. 

Prints & Patterns!

Stripes, florals, graphic prints and abstract shapes. Bright and bold, or subtle and sophisticated. Almost anything goes! 

Jumpsuits & Playsuits

When it comes to the length of your suit anything goes! From tiny hot pants, knee length, mid calf or at their longest, to the ankles as a full jumpsuit. 

Socks 

Continuing Trends - The Boyfriend Blazer

The boyfriend blazer has found new sophistication and will be with as a part of 2010 fashion trends.

Two simple rules:-

1. Make it oversized, the trend is about wearing the look as though it is too big for you (as if you've borrowed it from your boyfriend) so go up one size!

2.  Roll up your sleeves (to create the implication that the sleeves are too long) exposing your wrist to achieve a more feminine look.

Shoes

Spring in to step in style! You will see a variety of styles pounding the streets this Spring/ Summer from gladiator sandals, pumps, ankle boots, clogs, brogues and kitten heels 

The gladiator trend continues with the gladiator sandal, a more military inspiration, with lots of metal embelishments. 

Pumps have broken through the Autumn/ Winter 09 barrier in to this season with a vengence, promising to be the must have shoe of the season. Giving comfort and the appearance of being taller and thinner.

The ankle boot has made it through several seasons, and is back again this season but in a softer fabric. This season sees a variety of styles from peep-toes, lace-ups, wedges and  bandage style straps.

The clog has emerged as we see fashion go dutch! with a variety of designs from platformed, wedged or studded.

Brogues made their debut last season, and continue through to this season, giving you the ability to be bang on trend and have comfort. Very popular with the celebs, they can be paired up with a summer dress or skinny jeans for a very feminine look. 

Fashion takes a sensible step as the kitten heel re enters the fashion stakes, creating the illusion of elongated legs, flattering outfits and providing comfort.

Mens

The modern man can be as fashionable as any woman and as any smart man knows, it pays to keep up with the latest and greatest fashion trends. Fortunately, Men's fashion styles don't change as often as women's.

A classic V-necked cardigan is a staple piece in a modern mans wardrobe and is both comfortable and stylish. Worn over a basic V-neck t-shirt or shirt, add a pair of blue jeans and funky trainers and you have a simple, casual laid back look. Waistcoats are also big news this season, team with a smart shirt and jeans and hit the town..