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Spring Fashion Trend: Bright and Bold Stripes

RAINBOW STRIPES

Although stripes have been a fashion staple season after season, the Spring/ Summer 2016 trend takes stripes on a wild new journey- and not necessarily in straight lines or equal widths, and when it comes to colours... the more the merrier!

Stripes are one of the most wearable and universally loved patterns around and this season the classic go-to style got a colour update. Classic stripes get an update this season in a spectrum of colours. Whether you reach for a statement coat or stock up on knit tanks to pair with your favourite denim, brighten up your wardrobe with wide and bold stripes this season.

Don't stop at prints! Stripes were created with stitching, lace, ruffles, beading, raffia and faux fur for spirited yet sophisticated clothing. Multi-coloured stripe style lessons, courtesy of Gucci, Chanel, Giorgio Armani, MSGM, and Salvatore Ferrragamo.

High contrast – make your rainbow stripes pop by having them against a really dark colour like navy or black. This high contrast will make for an interesting look that you can wear any time of the year, be it in the warmer days of spring and summer or during the colder months of fall and winter.

Another really great way to wear the rainbow stripes trend is to wear it bright and bold. With so many colours to see in a rainbow striped ensemble, it’s easy to make a statement and if that’s what you’re going for, make sure to wear your stripes in bright, bold and vibrant hues.

If you are a little bit intimidated by the rainbow stripes trend and you’re afraid of ending up with an outfit that has too much going on, you can always simply pair up your rainbow striped piece with white. This makes for a clean look that’s super chic and sophisticated. Or if you’re feeling a little adventurous and you want to take some fashion risks, you can also try going all out and wearing your rainbow stripes from head to toe. This is rather tricky to pull off but with the right pieces and with the right balance of colours throughout your look, you can do it.

If you really don’t feel like you can pull off rainbow stripes start small by wearing it as a subtle accent or a pop of colour, if you may, to add a lively vibe to your outfit.

Another way to wear rainbow stripes with a more toned down vibe is to wear it mixed up with classic black and white stripes for a fun look that’s neither too plain nor too bold.

SHOP MY PICKS BELOW

1. Topshop PETITE Stripe Lace Up Dress R379.18

2. Mr Price Stripe Bodycon Skirt R89.99

3. REVENGE - Zando stripe maxi dress yellow/white/black R 499

4. Mr Price Longer Length Stripe Shirt R129.99
5. Thula Sindi - Spree Sleeveless Striped Full Skirted Dress Multi-colour R3,999

6. SISSY BOY - Spree Zoya Stripped Cami Multi-colour R499

STREET STYLE INSPIRATION

Still feeling unsure how to incorporate rainbow stripes to your wardrobe, check out the street style fashion below for inspiration.

Contempo - Spree Essential Striped Kimono Mid Blue R280

Edit - Spree Easy Wearing Wrap-over Dress Multi-colour R199.00

Tracy Reese Resort 2017 Collection

Chloé's runway 2016

Gucci Resort 2016

Missoni Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show

Salvatore Ferragamo 2016 collection

How do you feel about these bright bold rainbow stripes? will you be wearing rainbow stripes?

I hope you enjoyed this post.
xx

THE ONE SHOULDER FASHION TREND

YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE WARDROBE PIECE

With 2016 being the year of the off-the-shoulder, 2017 is kicking off with a little more clavicle coverage in the form of the one-shoulder design. Showing off just the right amount of skin, the look took spring and summer by storm. One Shoulder is something that I always liked, it creates such a pretty silhouette, whether it's a dress or a top.

Here are some tips on how to make this trend work for you:

Whether it's trendy magenta or classic black, choose a solid-coloured one-shoulder piece if you're feeling nervous about the style. You can still look for chic accents, such as beading or ruffles, to give your solid colour some punch, but don't be afraid to go basic at first.

Nothing looks classier than a one-shoulder top paired with straight leg or palazzo style pants. Stick to matching neutral shades for a chic, understated look or go for contrasting colours to truly make an impact.

Celebrities have been rocking one-shoulder dresses with hot belts to showcase their waists and keep their styles far from frumpy.

A fabulous pair of shoes and a great bag are all you need with a one-shouldered dress. If you're going to wear jewellery, try a cocktail ring or glitzy earrings - you don't want a necklace competing with your neckline!

This is a style that is made to be seen, not layered over. Shoulders are pretty universally attractive, so show it off! If you need to keep warm, try an open blazer, cardigan, or bomber jacket so your cute threads can still be seen.

Like most items of clothing, all one-shoulder tops fit differently, so you're going to want to try on a variety of options before making your pick. Sometimes the necklines can hit at the wrong places or fit uncomfortably. There are lots of options within this look, from the traditional Grecian style to one full sleeve or even a solo spaghetti strap. Pick what speaks to you and go from there!

Pick your bra wisely! One-shoulder styles demand a strapless bra. Those colourful bandeau bras you might have in your closet from last spring also work well under one-shoulder tops. Your bare shoulder provides the beauty of this look - don't clutter it with a bra strap!

Here are a few chic one shoulder pieces that will ensure you are on trend this season.

PREEN One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

PattyBoutik Women's One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

SMUDJ One Shoulder Jumpsuit Black And White

Lunar One Shoulder Dress Black

STREET STYLE INSPIRATION

LILY ALDRIDGE

street style Milan fashion week 2017

Adriana Lima in a blush satin one-shoulder dress

Cushnie et Ochs Resort 2017 collection

David Koma Resort 2017 Fashion Show

Jasmine Tookes One Shoulder Dress

NYFW, Sarah Ellen via the cut

Ralph & Russo Spring 2017 Couture collection

Also, let me know if there any other trends you're wondering how to wear! I'm always looking for ideas for new articles and am happy to help solve your fashion dilemmas.

I hope these style tips have given you some inspiration! Till' next time xo

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

MBFWA to-VIVID-to Great Art 'n' Shsstyle IN-between!!

Although I often don't show them in pictures; mostly; well lots of my friends are creatives. Hello! Artists, Designers, Art LOVERS! (probably a few bullshit artists..) Scribes of one sort of another, Musicians! Of course; Lovers not Haters. PR's, well that's a tricky one.. And I almost never show them in a blog post even if they are at an event. Strange or not, it's almost like if you are a friend of mine, I will edit you out of the story of the night (or day) in some sort of attempt at journalistic impartiality.. no that can't be it I'm a blogger! Anyway this week it's an all-in, everyone, who, whom, whomever.. and looking fresher too I think. Here's the Art. Here's the Street Fashion - Gallery Style - check the links below, stuff is on now, check it out! Fashion to Photography to Painting to Light and plenty of Street Fashion as well on the way. Oh and forget yellows (sort0f), it's RED Black & Blue!