The Coral Colour Trend

In Spring 2013 the vivid colour Coral made a punch on the runway, becoming one of the seasons most playful and flirty colours. It was featured on Carolina Herrera and Diane Von Furstenberg. 

Carolina Herrera Spring 2013 Ready to Wear Collection

Coral = Loyal, creative, gentle, wise love and sensuality

PINK - 1st way to wear the new colour trend - EMBELLISHED

Evident on the SS14 Catwalks the trend to jump ahead of time of is PINK. To avoid over feminising and over pinking add embellishments or over sized jewels to break up the colour tone, as seen in Burberrys SS14 Catwalk show below, featuring killer super model Cara Delevingne.

Burberry Prorsum SS14 Collection featuring pastel tones, feminine shaped and extreme embellishing.

According to Kate Smith from Sensational Colour: 

"Brighter pinks are youthful, fun, and exciting, while vibrant pinks have the same high energy as red; they are sensual and passionate without being too aggressive. Toning down the passion of red with the purity of white results in the softer pinks that are associated with romance and the blush of a young woman’s cheeks. It’s not surprising that when giving or receiving flowers, pink blossoms are a favourite."

To reduce associations to romance and to contrast the femininity with this print i chose a piece with neck beading and detailing, see picture my new item bellow, photos of me wearing my new pink punch will be up soon.

High Neck Embellished Silk Top by Spicy Sugar Collection - $69

New Handbag - Coral Love

I was totally surprised and delighted to see Sportsgirl new summer handbags that they had to offer, all at always reasonable prices. Like music to my ears. From Block bold colours to chain and buckle detailing they have something to offer anyone this season. My recent purchase was their "Stevie" in electric coral. Totally in love and goes with anything in my wardrobe. See my earlier post for how I contrasted it to my leopard print fettish.

Coral "Stevie" from Sportsgirl - $49.95

Next on my purchase list is their Chain mail Tote.

Black "Chain Tote" from Sportsgirl - $59.95

Leopard print a coral

Leopard print is a classic timeless print if kept simplistic and minimalistic. This season everyone favourite animal print comes in a variety of colours and styles.I am totally in love with this Burberry Prorsum piece, with the two contrasting patterns and styles. However if your a little more realistic and understanding of the purse strings, see my leopard influence bellow, for a touch of the continuing trend.

Burberry Prorsum Calf Length Animal Print Skirt

$3,995 from Net a Porter

My Outfit:

Black Skinny Jeans Leigh by Topshop $58.00

Lace Cape by Sportsgirl $89.00

Coral Box Handbag by Sportsgirl - $49.00

Leopard Print Shoes by Zu shoes - $60.00 approx (GIFT)

Total Spend = $256.00

"Leopard is an animal design, and my designs come from nature." Roberto Cavalli

Textures

Sun is here, the heat is here, TEXTURES ARE HERE. Shopping day with the girls so feeling like being fun, comfy and a bit random all at the same time. Here is the result, focused on my vintage favourite piece; my purple chiffon pussy bow shirt.

My outfit:

Shorts with Lace Detail - Sportsgirl $45.00 approx.

Black Tank Top - Topshop $12.00

Necklace- Primark - $8.00

Belt Vintage from my Mum in the 70's

Purple Floral Chiffon Shirt with Pussy Bow - Gift

Black heeled Chelsey boots - $120.00 Myer

Total Spend = $185.00

"I think great romance needs great obstacles and great textures" Ang Lee

Floral Blazer Sale

Bargain hunting on a Sunday was a success. Came away from sportsgirl with these two purchases, getting into the summer mood. White chiffon shirt worn with silk floral blazer and spikey stud necklace from Primark.

"Her body calculated to a millimeter to suggest a bud yet guarantee a flower." F.Scott.Fitzgerald