Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Trend: Soft Neutrals


Probably the biggest trend for this Spring/Summer is the neutral color palette. Gone are the days of neon colors and other brights. Rather, this Spring and Summer it is all about neutral hues like beige, pale grey, blush, nude, and ivory. I cannot express to you how HUGE this trend was on the SS2010 runways (Above: Celine; Chanel; Lavin; Marc Jacobs). The above pictures are only a tiny sampling of the neutral frocks that walked the runway. Dressing in soft neutrals can be tricky based on your skin tone. If you have a darker or olive skin tone, then just go for it. If, however, you are on the paler side, steer clear of the beige and nude colors because they will wash you out. Instead, look for blush (pale pink) colored items and other super pale pastel colors that will provide some contrast to your skin tone. Personally, I love this trend. Anything light and airy automatically appeals to me! What do you think of this trend? If you are loving it like me, below are a few neutral-toned items for you to consider: ASOS cowl front blouse for $43.11 available on www.asos.com; ASOS "Pussybow" longline shirt for $51.73 available on www.asos.com; Bloom satin skirt for $40 available on www.lulus.com; ASOS tailored linen pencil dress for $51.73 available on www.asos.com; Woven ruffle strap tank for $38 available on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Urban Renewal lace yoke linen frock for $58 available on www.urbanoutfitters.com; J. Crew "Elan" trouser for $118 available on www.jcrew.com; Whorled roses tank for $88 available on www.anthropologie.com; Thoroughfare shell for $78 available on www.anthropologie.com; Reiss "Dee" drape cardigan for $153.45 available on www.asos.com; Real McCoy dress for $33 available on www.lulus.com; J. Crew "Palmera" ruffle cami for $88 available on www.jcrew.com; J. Crew broken-in boyfriend chino short for $49.50 available on www.jcrew.com; Pilcro low rise straight leg cropped pant for $88 available on www.anthropologie.com; Peeking lace blazer for $118 available on www.anthropologie.com; Nostalgic lace skirt for $98 available on www.anthropologie.com; Lucca Couture crepe chiffon dress for $68 available on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Kimichi Blue lace inset tank for $58 available on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Kimichi Blue chiffon slip dress for $68 available on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Love 21 linen blazer for $27.80 available on www.forever21.com; Cherie dress for $188 available on www.anthropologie.com; Love 21 beaded ruffle woven top for $27.80 available on www.forever21.com; Fletcher by Lyell 3/4th sleeve knit dress for $68 available on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Banana Republic linen tulip skirt for $69.50 available on www.bananarepublic.com.

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