{"id":346007,"date":"2014-01-02T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2014-01-02T01:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/ss-2014-trend-pretty-pastels-346007.html"},"modified":"2019-05-04T12:23:48","modified_gmt":"2019-05-04T04:23:48","slug":"ss-2014-trend-pretty-pastels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/galerie\/ss-2014-trend-pretty-pastels-346007.html","title":{"rendered":"SS 2014 trend: Pretty pastels"},"content":{"rendered":"

As evident at the recent SS14 shows<\/a>, this season sees muted hues dominating the runways and many celebrity wardrobes replacing neons<\/a>. Seen prominently at Mulberry and Burberry Prorsum<\/a>\u00a0(photo) presentations, the 'girly' hues take a sophisticated makeover for summer and are a far cry from being 'princess-y' or saccharine-loaded.\u00a0Commonly associated with a fresh, youthful and feminine image, pastels can be incorporated in the minimalist look, or married with lace, and is definitely a trend not to miss out on.<\/p>

While the subtle shades are perfect for giving off the dainty and graceful vibe, \u00a0be careful as these hues can go horribly wrong if overdone. A little too much and one would look like they just stepped out of a dessert table!<\/p>

But as usual, we\u2019re here to dish out some essential tips on how to work this subtle trend in the best way possible.<\/p>

\"burberry<\/span><\/a>In clothes<\/strong><\/p>

The look:\u00a0<\/strong>Unless you are heading for a dessert-themed costume party, avoid piling on too many different pastel hues in one outfit. Pick at most two of your favourite pastel shades and wear them against neutral tones for a subtle feminine vibe. For a more playful and daring look, pair the pastels with vibrant colours but keep within the same colour scheme.<\/p>

The silhouette:\u00a0<\/strong>Lay off the tulle and puffy skirt, and steer clear from a rounded silhouette for fear of looking like a cupcake. Opt for a long and clean cut silhouette to portray the modern and mature woman. \u00a0This can be achieved through pencil skirts, structured blazers or body-con dresses.<\/p>

Details:<\/strong>\u00a0The flawless harmony of lace and pastels exudes youth and feminity simultaneously like no other. To effortlessly portray maturity and elegance, a lace body-con maxi dress of a pastel shade will do the trick. A more casual option would be a simple shift dress with embroidery in pastel paired with ballet flats.<\/p>

In accessories<\/strong><\/p>

The jewellery:<\/strong> Nothing gives of the dainty vibe better than jewellery with pastel tassels. Pair them with anything from a white boyfriend shirt with distressed jean to a classic LBD; the pastel tassels will do wonders in adding a graceful touch to any outfit.<\/p>

The shoes:<\/strong> As if pastel hues are not subtle enough, it is pertinent to think big when injecting pastel hues through footwear. Finish off a neutral look with a pair of pastel stilettos or ankle strap pumps and voila<\/em>! <\/em>Pastel perfect! Adding it as a final touch to an outfit that features a complementary vibrant shade will also help soften the image and achieve a balanced look.<\/p>

The bag: <\/strong>Creates a youthful look that is sure to turn heads. For maximum contrast, a black structured coat or overalls will work best at keeping the attention on the pretty pastel on your arm, while looking chic at the same time.<\/p>

Annabelle Chew<\/em><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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