Sunday, January 31, 2010

Lavender Dreams

Purple, lavender and grey have been touted as this season’s hottest upcoming colours, but how can you best incorporate these colours into your existing wardrobe?

To start, lavender is a statement colour and should be the star in any outfit. Fergie’s recent Golden Globes appearance in hues of Elie Saab lavender secured this colour, and its associated palette, as one of the hottest for the season. Sandra Bullock also looked stunning in a stronger shade of purple, receiving rave media reviews for bringing a strength and confidence to the red carpet. While these eye-catching shades of purple and lavender can be best demonstrated through after five dresses and blocks of singular colour, they can also add a unique edge to work outfits. Introducing hints of these shades through soft silk scarves, leather hand bags, linen skirts and crisp cotton shirts is sure to see any old suit enlivened, and is a great way to edge your wardrobe into the new season.

Thee colours also complement all shades of grey, as well as linen beige and grey undertone greens. Whilst these new season colours are a fresh take on some of the more traditional nautical and primary colour combinations, the versatility of the new season trend should see that lavender and purple additions to your wardrobe remain current and fashionable for many seasons to come.