Guest Post: Go Bold or Go Home

Spring Fashion Trends 2014: Go Bold or Go Home

Spring is here and has brought with it an array of fresh new fashion trends. It is time to lock away those winter woollies and don something vibrant, as we head into the pre-summer party that is the spring season.

Of all the fashion trends of this season, we have to say our hearts lie with the bold trend. It’s fresh, it’s fun and it’s what spring is all about, getting out of hibernation and throwing off your cosy winter shell to reveal a beautiful, colourful flower in bloom! So let’s take a look at how to achieve the bold look this season:

Colour Me Vibrant

So the very basis of the bold trend is found in the colours. And you guessed it, that means big, bold and bright colours are the best way to show what you’re made of this spring.

Think high saturation, bright and solid blocks of blue, pink, red, purple, yellow, orange. Any colour you like, just make it as big and bold as you can!

And mixing colours to create a distinct contrast is in, but beware the clashes as they don’t do the look justice. Try to pick shades that contrast but in a complimentary way, such as a lime green bag with a bright purple dress.

If the shades look a little clashy when too close together, then why not opt to keep them apart, for example opt to keep bright orange around the feet area when paired with bright pink up top. The indirect contrast works much better!

Dare To Accessorize

Bold doesn’t just have to be about the items of clothing. You can go bold with your accessories too! We love to dress up a simple staple like a crisp white t-shirt or vest and rich blue jeans with some bold accessories. Big jewels and colourful adornments are in, so think chunky necklaces with a rainbow of colourful gems in them, dangling earrings with flashes of colour and multiple bracelets/bangles to layer up the colour on your wrists.

This interchangeable watch with multiple straps from Michael Herbelin is the perfect accessory for any outfit, as you can opt for the bright and bold red or purple straps to make a statement, or keep it simple and sophisticated with the classic white strap.

Pretty In Print

Another favourite way to go bold is with prints. You can go for the classic and timeless animal print, the 60’s inspired paisley, bold geometric, or some of the even more daring patchwork prints, which incorporate more than one print at once.

The options for prints are endless and the great thing about prints is wherever you go they will always have something new or different. Every designer has their own take on the basic print’s elements, and this is visible all the way to the high street, as different brands take inspiration from different catwalk designers.

You can also choose to take the bold prints a step further by encompassing the vibrant colours of the trend. Bright colours really highlight the print’s elements, and make for a truly eye-catching look that is daring to pull off but looks stunning when done right!

Thanks to Sarah Atkinson and Michel Herbelin for this post. Shop some of my bright, fun, spring picks below:

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How To Get The London Look

London is one of the four fashion capitals of the world alongside Milan, Paris, and New York. However, Global Language Monitor actually deemed the city to be the cream of the crop in 2011 and 2012. New York had previously had this title, but thanks to the Olympics and the rise of Kate Middleton, fashion has grown in London once more.

But whilst all four fashion capitals may have style in common, their looks are very different from one and other. For instance, American fashion is very sportswear orientated and if you are a fan of fashion week then you will note that New York Fashion Week showcases the most laid back looks out of the lot. So, how do you get the London look? Let’s take a look at some key pieces...

No Brits wardrobe is complete without an injection of leather. This encompasses everything from leather bags to boots to jackets. It is well worth investing in a quality leather jacket. This is something that will never go out of fashion and will definitely be your best fashion friend for many years to come. You can get your jacket from somewhere such as London Boutiques to be assured of quality.

Aside from leather another must have is a pair of skinny jeans. These have become a fashion staple for every British girl. A lot of the time the London look revolves around keeping it simple and finishing off with a high fashion edge. A pair of skinny jeans provides you with the perfect platform to do so and build the high fashion edge on top of it. And the great thing about skinny jeans is that they go with anything so you can create an array of different looks. 

Another garment your wardrobe will not be complete without is a blazer. A blazer provides you with the perfect way to turning your day outfit into a night time look. You can pair your blazer with your skinny jeans and team with a pair of sky scrapper heels to emulate a glamorous yet sophisticated style.

And last but not least, your must have accessories in London is a scarf. And that’s not merely because it is cold. Patterned silk scarves provide an easy way of turning a plain t-shirt or shirt into an exciting and vibrant ensemble.

So there you have it; the perfect garments to create the London look. To start off your London style wardrobe get yourself a pair of skinny jeans, a blazer, a leather garment and a scarf and you are good to go! 

Thanks to London Boutiques for this post! And check out their website because I know I want everything on it!