Fashion By Patience: Pastel Power: 12 Candy Coloured Spring/Summer 2018 Wardrobe Essentials

If you’re already starting to think about your Spring/Summer 2018 wardrobe think candy coloured pastels.

These chalky, bright and colourful tones are perfect for showing off the perfect golden tan and will help put a spring in your step as the winter months begin to dissipate.

There are many ways to make pastels work for you but my top tips are:

Single colour statement

Stick to one pastel tone throughout that perfectly contrasts with your skin and hair colouring and see how just one single colour all over can make a subtle but bold statement.

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Mix it up

If you are choosing to wear more than one pastel it’s a good idea to go overboard, use lots of coordinating chalky tones for an eye catching look that is pretty and elegant.

Texturise

There’s nothing more elegant than a classy mix of textures with tasteful colour choices, use the clothing cuts and textures to make your statement.

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Bold statement

Using bright, vibrant colours or neutrals to showcase your pastels can really give them the edge.  Use them to brighten up and soften darker colours or add more colour to bland neutrals.

Here are 12 fabulous pastels available on the high street today:

1. New Look – Lilac Faux Fur Trim Longline Puffer Jacket, £26

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2. Quiz – Pink Mesh Skater Dress, £36.99

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3. River Island – Light Pink 3D Flower Faux Fur Pouch Bag, £48

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4. Quiz – Lemon Chiffon Necklace Bubble Top, £8.99

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5. River Island – Molly Lilac Jegging, £20

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6. Debenhams – Pink by Paradox London Heels, £59

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7. River Island – Plus Pink Duster Coat, £35

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8. Next – Green Herringbone Single Breasted Jacket, £75

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9. Next – Pale Blue Tote Bag, £35

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10. H & M – Oversized Sweatshirt, £34.99

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11. H & M – Patterned Blouse, £12.99

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12. ASOS – Oversized Pastel and Herringbone Scarf, £18

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Patience Bradley book launchPatience Bradley is a former model with fashion magazine Vogue.  

She’s also the author of her memoirs Where Do You Go To My Lovely available now from www.excaliburpress.co.uk/store/products.  

Connect with her on Instagram @patiencebradley or Facebook/iampatiencebradley

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