PASTELS WITH PANACHE

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Spring has sprung! And with it, all the promise of warmer weather with pretty pastels in an array of easter-egg hues. A fresh reprieve from the high-voltage neons, pastels are a great way to welcome the season in shades from sky blue to spearmint, peach to pale peony. The S/S runways were filled with designers' take on the trend in coats, trousers, and dresses alike...

GIVENCHY by Riccardo Tisci S/S 12

VALENTINO S/S 12

MARNI S/S 12

VICTORIA BECKHAM S/S 12

MARNI S/S 12

LANVIN S/S 12

I love the chic femininity of pastel pieces, especially when worn in a monochromatic palette and accented with bold metallics such as a statement choker or a large cuff. Here are some of my favorite street style pastel looks that drove my inspiration for the trend:

LSD - NYC Sept. 2011

I love how Jessica (from tuula above), accents her head-to-toe mint ensemble with black leather to give her look a little bit of an edge. But for those less adventurous, try incorporating just one pastel piece into your look via a blazer, skinny denim, or a silky blouse. Below are some of my favorite pastel pieces and where to purchase them...

ZARA blazer 

J.Crew Toothpick Jean in Spearmint