Pink is my favourite colour, from the richest fuchsia to the sweetest cotton candy pink. I adore powder blue and often paint my nails the colour of mint choc chip ice cream. This season, one of the key trends for clothing, make up and accessories is pastel. I especially like the pink boyfriend coat trend, and both Eva Mendes and Kim Kardashian look beautifully chic.
However, on us mere mortals, there is an alarming risk of looking like a rather curvy marshmallow. And while I fully embrace the spring fashion trends, nobody wants to be compared to Mr Blobby. Therefore, I've been looking at ways to embrace pastel, while retaining an element of dignity.
One of the easiest ways to add pastel elements to your everyday wardrobe is through the use of nail varnish. It's relatively cheap and easy, and if you are unhappy with a look, you can remove it in seconds. Here are a selection of my current favourites...
- Maybelline Colorshow in Nebline
- Rimmel Lycra Pro in Peppermint (n.b Bottle has been updated)
- Maxfactor Max Effect Mini in Mellow Yellow 29
- Barry M Nail Paint in Berry Ice Cream
- Barry M nail Paint in Blue Moon
A fun look is to paint each nail a different pastel colour. If you like an ultra matte finish, then Models Own also do a great range of pastel colours. However, these require a couple of coats and I would recommend a clear top coat in order to get the most attractive look. You could try...
- Model's Own Nail Polish in Ice Cream Sundae
- Model's Own Nail Polish in Blooboo
Using pastel accessories is another great way of incorporating the season's trend. For example, you could add these socks from Topshop to a cute day dress, or with jeans and high top trainers. They look great with Converse or Nike Air Force 1. There needs to be some contrast to create a good balance, otherwise you can end up looking like a little girl that's escaped from the playground. I've never been a fan of the little girl Lolita look - and most people that are have never actually read the book, Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, which left me feeling pretty disturbed after reading it.
Cute coloured jewellery has also been popping up, both over the high street and in designer shops. I'm a massive fan of Kate Spade, especially as she advocates eating cake for breakfast, and she also has some gorgeous jewellery.
However, unless its a special occasion, I like to buy jewellery on the high street, as its affordable and interchangeable, and if it gets lost you don't feel quite so bad. I've always been an advocate of costume jewellery (although I never say no to diamonds). Both Forever 21 and Primark are absolutely bossing the pastel jewels trend. Take a look at these that I've picked up in the past few weeks...
Earrings - Primark. Bracelet - Forever 21.
Forever 21
Primark
There are lots of great lipsticks out there to add a pop of pastel colour to your face. In the pictures above I'm wearing MAC Cremesheen in Shy Girl.
Its more of a peachy nude rather than pastel, but when I tried on a bubblegum pink the MAC MUA told me that it washed me out, which can happen to a lot of people. Including poor, poor Jessie J at the Brit Awards, who got it a bit wrong... Oh Jessie...
Pastel coloured food also has a spring like feel to it, and what city could be better than Paris in the spring? For Valentine's day, I was treated to some delicious macaroons from Ladurée, the luxury French bakery that has a tiny little cafe in Covent Garden. They are literally amazing, and my favourites. However, Paul do some pretty yummy ones too, as do Marks and Spencer.
The flavours we chose were: Salted Caramel, Chocolate, Praline, Strawberry Marshmallow, Pistachio, Rose and Lemon. If you want to treat yourself to something sweet and decadent, a macaroon is for you. You could also try some meringues from the Meringue Girls based in Hackney, who I reviewed HERE.
That weekend, we also went for after dinner cocktails at the Ritz Hotel, London (which I can assure you is not my regular watering hole). It was like something from the Great Gatsby, with chandeliers, marble floors and a pianist serenading us as we sipped on our drinks. I resisted taking photos of most of the Ritz... but couldn't resist a cheeky snap in the aptly named 'Powder Room', the poshest bathroom ever, complete with intricate wallpaper and a beautifully upholstered sofa, with Harper's Bazaar, Tatler and Vogue to peruse at your leisure.
Definitely a sweet, pastel pink dream...
Yaasica Lucia XXX
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