Trends I just love...

 
For me spring summer is a chance to exemplify your personality through fashion, when you are less concerned with battling the elements you have the opportunity to focus on the types of clothes you actually really like.  You can show your style personality and open yourself up to the world.  The focus stops being on covering every inch of skin and moves to the details, as finally they will no longer be covered by coats and scarves.

This season there is a movement towards clean and elegant lines, many designers seem to be influenced by the simple but geometric, elegance of the 20's.  The thing about simple elegance though is the details are on show, there is little distraction from imperfections.  However, this gives you the opportunity to have some fun with wilder patterns and more exciting accessories.  I love jewellery (huge surprise) but this season there are fabulous pieces around that can add so much to all your favourite outfits.  It's a great understated way of adding interest to both your work and casual wardrobes.  By making your clothing choices slightly more of a blank canvas these pieces will be showcased and you'll get the compliments you deserve.

I spoke to a client this week who I recently did some work for and her comment was, "It's the little details that make so much difference to the way I feel."  This is so true, because actually all clothes make an outfit of some description but it is tying the pieces together that causes the impression of a stylish and confident individual.  The easiest way to do this is think about where you want people attention to be drawn too and what you want people to glance over.  If you hate your bust, then don't have a pendant sitting on it, if you'd rather people didn't look at your stomach due to a heavy weekend then don't put a belt under it.  Bags are the ultimate distraction and this season, if you are making a purchase I would push you towards buying a signature piece, by this I mean a bag that draws attention, anything but black or brown (blah!), I'll put money on the fact you have those covered so welcome to the world outside the box - now start thinking.  Bright colours, interesting shapes, embellishments, exotic skins/prints - Don't chose the safe option if you are going to spend your money, do so on a work of art that isn't seasonal and you will enjoy for much longer, not only that it'll work harder for you and you'll get more out of it.