Showing posts with label Colour Inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colour Inspiration. Show all posts

Hot Pink: Colour trend of the moment

Pictured: Olivia Palermo & the girls on the street at fashion week all rock the pink trend to perfection

Eye popping bright colours are definitely one of the hottest trends of the moment and during Sydney’s Rosemount Fashion Week, everywhere you turned you would be blasted with bright yellows, greens and blues, the most prominent hue of all, HOT PINK.

Colour trends are fickle though, and there’s nothing worse than spending your hard earned dollars on something that you know you’ll end up hating by the time the season’s over. That’s why I thought I’d cover a few different ways you can enjoy playing with a touch of pink this season, without going tragically overboard or spending a fortune.

Clothing
If your happy head out and purchase an eye popping pink piece for your wardrobe then the most popular look of the season is the hot pink blazer or coat. I lost count of how many I saw during my week in Sydney for RAFW. There were also so many creative combination's in how it was worn, I couldn’t narrow it down to a ‘do’ or ‘don’t’ list. I think experimentation and taking the time to play dress ups are the key to making the look work.

Accessories
If you like to dabble in a current trend or two but like to tread on the more cautious side, adding a pink accessory to your outfit is the easiest way to have fun without risking a fashion disaster. Experiment with a hot pink clutch or perhaps a hot pink bra that might peek out from a knitted or sheer top.

Lips
Make sure the rest of your makeup look is natural and let your lips do the talking. The photo of Camilla Belle (above) is the perfect example of this, fresh faced and glowing, her lips are the main focal point. Use a lip brush to apply your pink lippy for a more natural look and I say skip the lip liner pencil altogether unless you have a perfect match for your lipstick, there’s nothing tackier that an obvious outline, especially when it comes to pink!

Shopping

 Hot pink blazer, £55.00, www.topshop.com  M.A.C Candy Yum Yum, $36, www.maccosmetics.com.au  One Teaspoon Fallen Angel Bra, $39.95, www.australianflavour.com.au
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Trend to try: Colour BLOCKING


It's no new trend, however you'll most probably be seeing a burst of bright colours in stores right now, the aim of the game to mix different 'blocks' of bright colours together to create a fun, fresh and attention grabbing look described as 'colour blocking'. Camille Bell rocks the colour blocking look to perfection. Wearing minimal accessories with her colours contrasting, yet still looking great together.

I'm always trying to break away from constantly wearing black so I'm definitely keen to give this look a try!

Pictured:
ASOS HAVEN Block Heel Suede Platform Sandals, £95.00, www.asos.com
Rectangle hard case clutch, $99, www.peeptoeshoes.com.au

Little Red Riding Hood

Images: Nicole Richie, Sienna Miller (Zimbio) & blogger Chiara Ferragni www.theblondesalad.com
 

Colour Inspiration: Bronzed Goddess






Vanessa Bruno Racer-back satin top Original price £119.15, Now £47.66, www.theoutnet.com
Dior Vernis nail polish, $39, (02) 9695 4800
Kelly large square sunnies, $69.95, www.witchery.com.au
Don't Leaf Without Us Earrings, $15.99, www.modcloth.com
Limited Edition Day to Night Warm Eye Palette, $45, www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com
Diane von Furstenberg Lytton Metallic Leather Minaudiere Clutch, US$325, www.shopbop.com
Benefit Hoola bronzing powder, $51, www.adorebeauty.com.au
Havaianas Slim Season Choc thong, $29.99, www.citybeach.com.au
Complete outfit by www.becandbridge.com.au

Thinking about apricot..

I've never really been a fan of apricot. I think I still have some nasty childhood memories of hideous apricot coloured walls and apricot coloured lipstick from the 80's. I certainly didn't expect to be excited over seeing a few apricot coloured jackets popping up on stylish celebrities & street style blogs this past few weeks.

I'm loving the jackets below but I'm thinking we can take it all the way to shoes and dresses for summer... Apricot coloured lipstick? Maybe not quite yet but you just never know...


 
Lara Bingle's Apricot Leather Jacket


Image: Stockholm Streetstyle


Image: Vanessa Jackman Blog

Hmmm.... I'm definitely thinking apricot shoes for summer... Wonder Low Espadrille Wedges £60.00 www.topshop.com