SS13

Winter has hit down on the high street which only means one thing, SS13 is just around the corner!!
Here is a quick look at what we are working on for next Summer...

Pearl of a Tale

This week I am trying my hand at designing some new pearl jewellery pieces. Pearls are ever present in classic pieces but this coming A/W season they are taking a turn for the bold and edgy. So here is my inspiration for the week, old pearls in new ways, a mixed bag of pearls from the classy and classic to the bold and daring.

Other Trends to Note

Sports lux

This is a micro trend however worth mentioning as it is in main part driven by the London Olympics. It sees sporting profiles coloured up and put into juxtaposing fabrics, a racer back cami in a vibrant silk or a curved hem on a basic dress. Traditional profiles have also been given a sporting edge, blazers and pencil skirts with neon piping and mesh inserts. This is one to have a bit of fun with but don't get too comfy!

Monochrome

Monochrome is tipped to be a huge trend for AW12/13 and you will find many high street stores trialing a small collection for summer. Monochrome isn't just about wearing black on white, this season it's all about prints, patterns and stripes, throw in some texture with feathers and sequins and we have a whole new spin on the trend. This is one I will be jumping on early and riding through till Christmas.

Summer hits the high street

With summer right around the corner the high street are launching the first of their new trends. Here is a quick look at what is out there to help kick start your summer wardrobe

Neon Bright’s

Almost every high street store you walk into at the moment will have flashes of neon. Neon is a trend that has been building over the past few seasons and looks to explode this summer. As neon can be quite a scary concept so expect to see a lot of neon accessories as well as lots of neon trimming. Neon is a fun summer trend that is sure to put you in a bright mood!

Pretty Pastels

This will be one of the biggest trends for the summer, it's easy to wear and appeals to a wide ranges of people. This doesn't mean you can't make the trend your own! While the pastel colour pallet easily lends itself to a very feminine look with floaty chiffon's, lace and full skirts it is also coming through into androgynous profiles with shirts, trousers, blazers and brogues all in pastels for summer. The pastel pallet is accented with an underwater theme that we saw emerging on the SS12 catwalks with pastel glitter, sequins, metallic and shimmer effects.

Tropical

Bright, bold prints on black backgrounds, all over graphic prints, animal prints, mish mashed prints and bold colours, this trend is about making a statement. While the tropical trend is certainly not a new one for summer what makes it fresh this season are the black backgrounds and incorporation of animal prints as well as match back prints. With such bold prints the profiles that have come through so far are very basic block tees, trousers and body con dresses and skirts.

Tribal

The Aztec trend that we have seen throughout winter is now moving into summer with bright colours being incorporated into tribal prints. While this trend has yet to fully launch in apparel we can already see a lot of accessories on the high street. Flashes of bright colour are key for summer tribal. For jewellery collars and friendship bracelets will be key with lots of feather and beading in the mix.