TOP 5 SPRING TRENDS 2020/2021
Here are the top 5 trends that fulfill my heart with desire. Perhaps refining the edges and maintaining the tracksuit trend and pajama sets is a bit too flat for me. Instead, let us be reminded of style, detail, and how proactive life can be with lustful elegance yet, fun!
While we are tucked away during a year that has filled the air with fear, frustration and emotions. Designers in Europe have whipped up collections that have brought us back down to earth or exhilarated our hearts with hope and inspiration of passion, dreams and cultural appreciation.
Here are the top 5 trends that fulfill my heart with desire. Perhaps refining the edges and maintaining the tracksuit trend and pyjama sets, is a bit too flat for me. Instead, let us be reminded of style, detail, and how proactive life can be with lustful elegance yet, fun!
GILET.
The perfect layer. Seeing leather and embroidered gilet’s above relaxed, loose fit shirts. Think crop with shape or oversized below the hips. Paired over dresses, cropped over midi skirts or loosely hung above the carefree bermuda shorts.
SHOP THE TREND.
2. ALL OVER PRINTS.
A storm of prints walked the runway at some shows like Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Giamattista Valli and Xula.Bët.
Vibrant mixed media of florals, fruits and polka dots. Soft, misty and earthy tones. Designers passionately infused garments with a tribal influence of shapes and colours.
SHOP THE TREND.
EASY SUMMER SEPARATES.
From pleated skirts to crop bra tops, Summer separates are easy to mix and match and if mindfully selected, they will be here to stay. Think of sunset drinks, fluid skirts, knotted styles and indulge in warm yellow and oranges.
SHOP THE TREND.
4. POETRY. EMMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS.
During a year of disconnections, we want nothing more than to feel that emotional re-connection with others. We have spent time focusing on ourselves and reflecting. A year filled with dreams, urging for the feeling of freedom, love and life.
Designers have embodied these emotions through designs that are fluid, sheer, embracing their cultures and sustainable techniques. Hand embroidery, recycled fabric and silhouettes that allow for freedom of movement.
SHOP THE LOOK.
5. SHIRT DRESS.
Effortless yet flamboyantly sophisticated. This season, opt for a shirt dress that gracefully moves with you in splashes with colour and print.
Drape your silhouette with accessories to suit, 70’s waist belts, head scarves or effortless and cool. Pair your skirt dresses with statement flats or rope tie-ups.
SHOP THE LOOK.
WHAT BRA SHOULD YOU BE WEARING BENEATH YOUR CLOTHING?
FIND YOUR BRA.
AND WEAR IT WITH THE RIGHT TOP.
Did you know the style of bra you should wear under a T-shirt is different from the type of bra you should wear with a shirt or blouse?
Wearing the right bra can make you appear slimmer.
Choosing the right type of bra for your top also plays a major role in the shape of your silhouette.
Focus on the following points to ensure your bra is the right fit.
The centre of your bra should lay flat between your breasts.
The back of your underwire should reach all the way back to the front of your armpit.
If the band of your bra is constantly riding up in the back, this means the band is too big.
YOUR T-SHIRT.
The goal shape when wearing a t-shirt is to lift and round the bust, rather than neglect and soften your shape. This will make your silhouette appear taller and slimmer.
2. T-SHIRT BRA.
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2. YOUR BLOUSE & SHIRT.
A blouse and loosely fit shirt, deserves to have a soft lace bralette beneath.
This will complement the feminine silhouette your shirt/blouse fulfils.
Keep in mind.
If you are heavy chested, your bralette must be the right shape to cover and shape around your bust.
2. BRALETTE.
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3. CAMISOLE & OFF THE SHOULDER
Strapless bra’s can be tricky and become unflattering. Avoid those that drop off the bust requiring you to constantly adjust!
Find one that hugs you well and forms the right shape around your bust.
3. STRAPLESS BRA.
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4. YOUR DEEP V-TOP.
The plunge bra is perfect for deep V tops and open shirts.
The selected plunge bras below have padding for the extra lift and shape. The plunge bras that act like a bralette are great for those with an A or B cup.
4. PLUNGE BRA
TRENDY PLUS SIZE CLOTHING.
Masking beneath shift dresses and babydoll tops are not always approved cuts for your shape. These styles can at times, emphasize your shape and draw attention to the areas you are potentially trying to camouflage.
Your curves deserve to be treated with care. You can style your figure and accentuate your curves, while maintaining a trendy physique.
Neglecting your dress code is like neglecting yourself.
Are you curvy and looking for some great trendy skirt ideas that are suitable for your figure?
Masking beneath shift dresses and babydoll tops are not always approved cuts for your shape. These styles can at times, emphasize your shape and draw attention to the areas you are potentially trying to camouflage.
Your curves deserve to be treated with care. You can style your figure and accentuate your curves, while maintaining a trendy physique.
Neglecting your dress code is like neglecting yourself.
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APPROVED.
Here are the basic approved details to look for when shopping.
➜ V & plunge shape necklines for the top heavy
➜ Sweetheart necklines
➜ Off shoulder, boat necklines for the bottom heavy
➜ Minimal bulk & detail around the widest part of your silhouette
YOUR FOCUS.
Skirts complement the movement of your silhouette.
Focus on elements such as vertical centre piping, long necklaces, A-line shapes, an open ankle heel, open cardigans and large bags. They all adorn length and cloak width.
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Meet Eliana, she is sophisticated and embraces her shape revealing her legs with confidence and grace. She knows how to layer with colour for style. Eliana is the modern classical woman who knows her self-worth, yet full of life.
STYLE TIP: Leave the cardigan open to elongate and slim the waist and hips.
MORE KNITS.
MORE SKIRTS.
MORE CARDRIGANS.
MORE HOSIERY.
MORE HEELS.
MORE NECKLACES.
MORE BAGS.
Resort Wear 101
CLASSY, ALWAYS CLASSY!
What is the first thought or sense that comes to you when you think of a Resort?
When I was a little girl travelling with my family around parts of Australia, we used to stay in these beautiful resorts and I used to get so excited dressing up to head out for dinner after a day of swimming at the pool.
Whenever I think of a resort now, my first scent is chlorine, funny but I love that smell now. ( Not if its in my tap water though!) The second thing I think of is, of course, beautiful resort wear, keeping it chic, always chic!
For example sandals instead of thongs. I do not care if thongs are "trending" at the moment, that is just a FAD. Ditch the thongs! The third thought is a peaceful dinner by the pool or around nature, appreciating the scenery with a " healthy looking" tan!
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While I was in Townsville, I enjoyed heading to the local resort for a few days by the pool, this Resort was a great flash back to my child hood. One of my outfits was as simple as these paper bag shorts with a cotton embroidered bralette I luckily found in a local multi-brand store called STELLAR MODA.
I paired this look with my new kitten heels from ZARA. Now, I usually do not like to support fast fashion, however, if I do find a piece or two that I truely love, I will buy it. But my passion is to support local and independent brands, hoping to inspire others to appreciate them too.
My leather gold purse is from a talented Australian brand called HILLS & WEST and my earrings, which are from a young designer based in Beirut, Lebanon, AZADE. The accessories are stylish, contemporary and handmade jewellery made of plexiglass. These pieces are unique and when added to a simple outfit, VOILA, you have a stylish and interesting one! I love including independent brands from around the world, incorporating east & west into one! It is like connecting the world through style.
Below are few outfits I have worn and trended in Townsville's beautiful resort, The Ville. You can also shop similar looks that I have carefully curated for you... Enjoy.
xox Coco Louise
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