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LIFE IN COLOUR

> now trending for #SS13

 

Highpoint Shopping Centre showcased the hottest SS13 trends last week on the Life in Colour Runway. The '60s mod-trend and shift dress made an appearance, skirt suits are back with a vengeance, wearable monochrome prints, a new twist on the classic midriff, a little bit of lace and floral for all the pretty ladies and of course, COLOUR!

 

Here are some of my how-to tips on executing these trends for day-to-day wear >

 

HOW TO ROCK RETRO: retro and flower power has never looked so good - it's official! Pardon the pun, but everything old is new again. The shift dress, the A-line skirts and the matchy-matchy print suits are back in and hotter than ever! Complete this look with solid coloured accessories and a simple hair-do.

 

PRINT PAIRING: whether it's vertical, horizontal or diagonal, there's no way to avoid candy stripes and squares for SS13. I hope you are all feeling adventurous as this look breaks all the design principles instilled in us from birth (ok, that was slightly over-dramatic!). Definitely embrace the black and white pairing this season, but be brave and attempt some colour combos you normally wouldn't - I promise you, anything goes! > navy & black, pink & red, monochromatic tones of each and every colour, or, the rainbow!

 

CAREFUL CROPPING: so if you didn't already realise the 90's crop-top has made a BIG comeback this season. Bare midriffs (minus the belly-button ladies) and crop-tops have become a bona fide SS13 trend - and personally, my fave!

 

Now I can hear you squirming, eeek "midriff - hell no!", and I completely understand. To take on this trend you definitely need to muster up a little confidence and swagger! The best area with the least amount of "loose bits", is the top third of your rib cage (just under where you bra sits, down about 5 - 12cm). You can show as little or as much skin as you are comfortable with, just no belly buttons please. I love styling a crop-top with an A-line skirt - I feel comfortable, feminine and on-trend. To complete the look pair it with a blazer and some cute wedges or sandals. This trend looks great in block colours, prints or both.

 

I hope you have enjoyed my runway wrap-up and styling tips for SS13 - SISJ x

 

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF TIMOTHY BURGESS & THIS IS MANGO PR

 

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