Tuesday, 27 March 2012

How to wear : Print

Hello lovelies! Hope you're all well and good! Haven't we been having some mighty fine and alltogether very Un-English like weather! 

Today I've got for you the second in my series of 'how to wear' trend posts. To check out post one just click HERE.

Todays post centers all around Print - perhaps the most fearsome of Spring/Summer 12's trends. Get it wrong and you can look like a crazy aztec warrior zebra, but get it right and you can look like a fabulous fashionista. Just how we like it.

Like last time I've created a range of outfits for you for all comfort levels.

Let's have a look.

Outfit One - Mild
Prints bring a lot of people out in a cold sweat. The all consuming panic that comes with trying to figure out how to deal with something so in your face and well... fashiony. Baby steps is my answer here. If you truly fear full on print simply incorporate it into your wardrobe in tiny little doses. This super cute Missoni Esque clutch teamed with those rather gorgeous Aztec inspired earrings are all you need to add some printed flare to a simple summer dress. Bang on trend without causing any sleepless nights.

 Outfit Two - Moderate
For those of you that're feeling a littler braver a super cute vest top is probably the way to go. Allowing the rest of your outfit to remain fairly 'easy' and none terrifying the eclectic dose of patterning really puts you firmly fashion forward. This look really screams summer style to me - festival fashion maybe? The sandals and gold jewellery give a real luxurious edge whilst the skirt is just gorgeous and mutes the look a little - keeping it fashion forward rather than an explosion.

 Outfit Three - Bold
For the daring ones amongst you - this is the look for you! Bold, brazen and in your face there's certainly no hiding in an outfit like this. The gorgeous dress takes centre stage whilst the bold blazer (channelling this summers 'bright' trend too) adds a zingy element. Then the contrasting clutch shows that patterns certainly don't have to be matchy matchy. The bangles and studded sandals complete a real bold but beautiful look that will certainly put you in a starring role this Summer. Team with a tan and a bright pop of lipstick! Perfection.

All items in these sets are 100% budget friendly high-st picks. For more information/links just drop me a comment below.

Have a lovely week.
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37 comments:

  1. amazing sets.i love the balance you kept between prints and monochromes.great post :)

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  2. Despina - Thankyou very much! Very glad you like the balance :) xx

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  3. really nice looks x where is the dress from in look one x

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  4. Louisa - Thankyou very much! The dress in look one is from House of Frazer at £28.00 link is

    http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Glamorous+Belted+tunic+dress/161454679,default,pd.html

    xx

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    1. Ooo thanks you it lovely - good price too x

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  5. Louise- No problem! It is isn't it! Proper bargain for how many different ways you could style it :) xx

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  6. love the second outfit! where's the bralet from?

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  7. Lea - Thank you! It's from Topshop :) link is

    http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=4550888&langId=-1

    xx

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  8. I love all the different prints around at the moment, the bolder the better! :) However I agree the mild look is much easier to wear on a day to day basis! The Missoni esque clutch is gorgeous!

    Caroline x
    Caroline's Catwalk

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  9. Caroline - They're just stunning arent they! Thankyou lovely :) I would wear outfit two I think but outfit one would just be so EASY to throw on :) I completely agree :) glad you like! xx

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  10. Love the H&M flats...where's the skirt from in outfit two? Lovely looks!

    Sophie x

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  11. The first outfit is so cute. Love the shoes.

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  12. Sophie - Thankyou love! So glad you like the flats are super cute with the little toe thing right? And the skirt is from Miss Selfridge link is

    http://us.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=34080&storeId=13069&productId=4724582&langId=-1&cmpid=af_ls_us&_$ja=tsid:35811|prd:Hy3bqNL2jtQ&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-5kPkPpAdxWTq1z4XR3hk4g

    xx

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    1. Although this one I've just found is cheaper

      http://us.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=34072&storeId=13065&productId=5027826&langId=-1&_$ja=tsid:34094|prd:Hy3bqNL2jtQ&cmpid=aff_ls_us&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-zl4zFcg01nMeUePB.rW_aQ

      xx

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  13. Just another shopaholic - Thankyou lovely! xx

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  14. Oh how I'd love to go out and buy some loverly clothes like these... and I might need to because my bum has definitely gone up in size, lol

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  15. Sarah S - Aww I bet it's still micro tiny lady! Always a good excuse to buy new clothes though ;) xx

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  16. Sarah... My fave outfit ever HAS to be number three - that dress is stunning!!! I'm not a lover of aztec tops/skirt pretty much because I look like mutton dressed like lamb haha!!!

    and this weather is gawjus!!!

    xo

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  17. Le Material Girl - But you're young + gorrgeous! Specially with that new hair! Glad you like my outfit though babe :D xx

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  18. Love everything you highlighted. I especially want the first set! Gorgeous!
    Come visit me soon!

    XOXO,
    Jamie
    http://ilookgoodtoday.com
    Twitter: ilookgoodtoday1

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  19. Jamie - Thankyou! So glad you like :) xx

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  20. LOVE outfit 2, looks so amazing! Really like the skirt! xx

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  21. Rhiannovic - Thankyou lovelyy :) so glad you like :D xx

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  22. Love all these looks, the sheer maxi in look two is stunning and loving the blazer in look 3 :)

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  23. Kylie - Thankyou very much hun :) xx

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  24. Such a lovely post. I adore the clothes you picked out and how you balanced print with non-print accessories.

    Sarah Betty xx

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  25. The dress for the bold print is gorgeous! I would so wear this eith the blazer. Good choice.x

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  26. I adore the outfits you put together on these posts, there are always pieces that I fall in love with in each outfit :)

    Frances x
    http://francescassandra.blogspot.com
    Twitter: @FCassandraBlog

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  27. I love aztec print right now. The third look is really nice, love the splash of orange.x

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  28. Love the printed dress of the last pic and the simple blue one of the first one. also the earrings of the first pic are to die for. where do you find all those awesome pieces????
    love your blog and you know it. or i hope that you know it.
    http://lureofthedarkside.blogspot.com/
    hope that you'll find a few mins to check out my newest summer-ish post

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  29. You always have the most darling sets. I have been wanting a pair of capped toe flats forever.

    Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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  30. Love these looks! I think I might just be brave enough to try the third one! :) I love the dress :)

    Love, Rachel

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  31. Three stunning selections as always! Number 1 would be perfect for work and if I had the figure I'd love to try out number 2 :)

    Clare
    http://sunsetsand-silhouettes.blogspot.com
    xx

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  32. I don't wear prints very much. I like them, but they don't go with my simple, classic style. When I do wear them, I like to wear understated prints, or I go for the mild look.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  33. Amazing outfits! I love the first and third one :)

    I don't wear prints too much, I love them but I don't think they're overly flattering on me just yet :( xx

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  34. What lovely outfits you've put togther, definately outfits i'd wear. My favourites got to be the 3rd one, that bold blazer would look SO good with that dress xx

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  35. I LOVE outfit 2 and 3 - definitely my kind of style. I love the top in outfit 2 so nice

    Mel www.mediamarmalade.com x

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