INTO SPRING STYLE GUIDE

I am aware it is only late January, but already I'm wishing it were Spring so I can get out my pastels and florals. But, since it's not quite there yet, I thought I'd write a blogpost about it instead.

So for each season there's always a trend; Winter/Autumn - dark reds, purples, tartan and fur, Spring - pastels, florals, corals and Summer - floaty florals, aztec, flowers and flesh. After Christmas, Winter always seems a bit rubbish now that the festivity has gone, so I think an 'Into Spring' post is good for lightening the mood. I've chosen a selection of clothing from my wardrobe (shown above) for what I think is perfect Spring wear. My aim of this post is to offer you ideas on what to wear this season and my personal picks.

Clothing
Because Spring isn't exactly warm, but still the sprouting of flowers and clear skies, pastels and florals are perfect for this season. I like the idea of wearing a dress with tights and a pale coat, because you're providing layers of cool, then warmth so you can apply or lose layers dependant on the weather. I might even wear a hat because it contrasts with the cooler clothes you're wearing therefore complimenting and enhancing your overall appearance (it's always good to stand out for the right reasons).

Accessories and shoes
In my opinion its a necessity to compliment your clothing choice with accessories. Whether it's a watch or a necklace - it always adds to the overall look. My favourite accessories are my Michael Kors watch and surprisingly phone cases. That might sound a bit strange but when you take out your phone to reply to a text or check your social network feeds, a case that compliments your outfit makes you look a lot more coordinated and unique. For shoes I think wedges, boots and flats look great in Spring. Unfortunately I can't give a range of examples because I have problems finding shoes due to having very slim ankles and feet, but I do recommend these. Browns and neutrals look most effective in Spring. All clothes shown are from Topshop and the wedges are from Jones.

Makeup and nails
I can't really be too confident on my recommendations for this category, because different shades will match your own personal complexion. But in my opinion, ideals for Spring would be neutrals and pinky corals for facial makeup such as eyeshadow, lipstick and blush (ones shown above are: MAC palette - Satin Taupe, Naked Lunch and Paradisco, Sleek Lace blush palette, Naked 2 palette, MAC Dame blush and for a MAC lipstick guide click here). I have always been a massive fan of a good facial sheen, my current favourite being MAC's Pink Rebel Lustre Drops which I use on my cheekbones and MAC Vanilla pigment which I use on my brow bone and the inner corners of my eyes. These are expensive but have lasted me since mid 2013 and amazingly aren't close to running out. Nail colours are always a must have for me, I hate having bare nails. Pastel shades of course are my recommendations for the Spring season.

I hope this post was helpful, I certainly enjoyed thinking and planning Spring 2014. I will hopefully get round to do OOTD posts so you can see what these items of clothing look like on.