Spring/Summer 2011 hot colour trends

Today, I am on fire with blog posts, your going to have friction burn on your fingers from scrolling through my posts so fast.
A bit about colours:

Some colours have meanings, other's can change atmoshperes, some can brighten our days, calm them, or provoke ideas and inspire us. Some scream fashion and some scream barf. But together, with the right eye they can create something beautiful like a rainbow, and that is why colours and shapes are so popular this year.

Orange:
Orange is an exciting new introduction too our wardrobes this spring/summer. Its bold, daring and in your face, not to be worn by the faint hearted or body conscious. There are different ways to wear orange as can be seen. For example Prada used strong tones of orange to create the illusion of fire and burning fabric. Whereas Alberta opted for softer hues and combined those with neutrals like black and pastels like beige to make it a more versatile and easier to wear colour.

It can be seen in loads of different runway shows for example:

 

White:

White is always in fashion every summer/spring because it is really versatile, its soft, cool and just appropriate for summer. Because of this i would recommend investing in some sort of white garment. This year its not just white dresses but shorts, pants and tailored skirts.

Dark purple and bright pink:

These are more winter colours (particularly the purples) but we cannot ignore them as they are being introduced into many a designers collection. They add drama and texture to an otherwise plain outfit. Plus its my fave colour.

Light grey/stone:

Although considered boring, with the right blending and accessories grey can look very sheek and glamorous. For example pairing a soft , light grey with caramels, greens or pinks can look really good. Use it wildly with a variation of shades and tints.

Lemon:

Some people say lemon or yellow is too bold or old fashioned (like a mustard colour) but i disagree.  really vibrant bit of yellow can be the injeciton of colour a wardrobe needs, be it a bright necklace, pair of shoes, skirt or other garment. This colour can be worn it its most saturated form and in its most pastel state. It can be great for a sunny day but also in evening wear for example a metallic like gold. It is elegant and vintage at the same time.

Black:
Its elegant, its slimming, it's versatile and it's always on trend, what more do you want from a colour.

Blue and navy:
Ranging from turquoise to dark navy , it is so adaptable. It looks great in a suit but could also transform a glittering evening gown. It is elegant without being in your face but it can also make a statement in for example a blazer or pair of sky scraper heels. It's a really good tone because it can be pared with so many different colours and shades, whether the desired effect is contrasting or blended and soft pastells. Some designers eg Vivienne westwood used subdued tints of blue whereas Prada used an electric blue.

Light green:
Its soft, its summery and it looks great on something with a print or texture. It can be used to give a military feel to an outfit but again can look soft.

Floral prints:
Brought back every summer and never get old. Be it a floral sash/accessory/print on a dress /skirt or pair of leggings, it is a very easy trend to be introduced into your wardrobe whatever your style. It can be found anywhere from high street to catwalk. You don't have to be a fashion junkie too know that this is a hot trend. Just wearing it puts you in the right mood on a hot summers day but it can equally brighten a gloomy one. Some deisgners used obvious sumemr pallets and floral prints, others used distorted , blurred indistinctive floral patterns and some used it to make accesories liek belts and headdresses.

Stripes:
Stripes are also popular but not as popular as floral prints. They are an easy way to add definition or to update an outfit. They can be multicoloured stripes or more artitectual.

Polkadot: Polka dots can be really effective, be it small dots on a vintage style blouse or large spots on a 50's style evening dress. I think they look cute , especially a short prom style dress with black and white polka dots and then like a red pair of shoes or belt.

Summary:
As you can see , although the colour and pattern pallete for this summer isn't very diverse or different (smae thing i guess :/ doh! ) There is alot of experimenting to be done with it and alot of fun to be had, so enjoy and thanks for reading! <3

Disclaimer:
I do not own the pictures, as you can clearly see by the fact that each one has been printed by the name of the owners website. All rights reserved. Check this out for more info, it's a great site, i found it today :
http://www.millionlooks.com/trends/color-trends-spring-summer-2011/

xx Love Pixie xx