Current Trends: Spring Summer 2014

Since I love not having to wear six layers squelching around in the pissing rain, I'm happy to state that Summer's just around the corner, which means longer days, warmer weather and of course, Spring/Summer fashion trends. I know, I know, there are numberless of delightful trends we can identify this season and it can be hard to narrow them down to just a few that are worth trying. That said, in the interest of catering to the material girls inside all of us (and giving myself a good excuse to indulge in my favourite past time: browsing the shops), I've put together a list of the coolest fashion trends and runway inspired high street pieces to try out this season.

Art House

Prada

Celine

Chanel

Jil Sander

It's not the first time fashion has been referred to as wearable art and for this season designers took the phrase literally. From Prada's Diego Rivera inspirations to Jil Sander's Kandinsky-esque prints, this trend will push your style boundaries. Get your daily dose of attention with some of my favourite artsy pieces.

1) Zara printed dress, £45.99, click here to buy.

2) River Island yellow painted shift dress, £35, click here to buy.

3) Topshop brush stroke sweatshirt, £34, click here to buy.

4) House of Holland oxford tee dress, £180, click here to buy.

5) JC Play by Jeffrey Campbell platform boots, £52, click here to buy.

6) Primark flash print skirt, £8 at Primark.
7) Asos shirt, £36, click here to buy.

8) House of Holland patchwork sweatshirt, £102, click here to buy.

9) House of Holland patchwork tube skirt, £54, click here to buy.

Fantastic Florals

Dries Van Noten

Balenciaga

Christopher Kane

Mary Katrantzou

Florals in the springtime will never go out of style. It feels seasonally appropriate and a touch of floral is always perfectly ladylike. This year, though, they've been re-invented and taken on a new darker and urban vibe. Here are a few ways to wear this trend.

1) Topshop blurred flower bomber jacket, £55, click here to buy.

2) Sister Jane floral island lace dress, £69, click here to buy.

3) Topshop floral a-line skirt, £38, click here to buy.

4) Topshop floral blouse, £38, click here to buy.

5) Asos pretty twisted clutch, £35, click here to buy.

6) Carven floral print cotton sweater, £160, click here to buy.

7) Ted Baker floral print trousers, £119, click here to buy.

8) Sister Jane aqua floral dress, £68, click here to buy.

9) Topshop floral one shoulder dress, £55, click here to buy.

Iridescence

Lanvin

3.1 Phillip Lim

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs

Iridescent pieces are shining bright like diamonds this season and they can be worn almost any way. You can wear a holographic dress or skirt for an unsubtle approach or grip an iridescent clutch for a more subdued effect.

1) Topshop metallic two tone skater dress, £75, click here to buy.

2) River Island rose gold metallic leather jacket, £140, click here to buy.

3) Sister Jane serpent skirt, £46, click here to buy.

4) Topshop iridescent mermaid pencil skirt, £38, click here to buy.

5) Nasty Gal 'Virtual Reality' clutch, £28, click here to buy.

6) River Island white holographic nyc trucker hat, £15, click here to buy.

7) Asos holographic sandals, £28, click here to buy.

8) Wildfox 'Marianne' skinny jeans, £165, click here to buy.

9) Topshop knitted sequin jumper, £25, click here to buy.

Pastels

Burberry

Christopher Kane

Balmain

Tommy Hilfiger

Pastels in the springtime aren't exactly a novel idea, are they? But when the flowers are blooming and the Earth feels fresh again who doesn't want to wear a palette that reminds them of flagrant blossoms, cotton candy and all things lovely? Plus, now you can find these colours in some sharp, edgy pieces that you won't be able to resist. Pair them up with bright coloured lips for instant glamour. For starters, take a peek at these pastel delights.

1) Girls on Film baby blue lace overlay crop top, £20, click here to buy.

2) Girls on Film baby blue lace overlay midi skirt, £22, click here to buy.

3) Topshop t-bar sandals, £52, click here to buy.
4) River Island pink asymmetric clutch, £18, click here to buy.
5) Topshop ice cream applique jumper, £45, click here to buy.
6) Topshop daisy applique jumper, £36, click here to buy.
7) Jovonna pleated midi skirt, £50, click here to buy.
8) Topshop wet look calf skater skirt, £45, click here to buy.
9) Topshop monofilament stripe jumper, £38, click here to buy.

Love, Emme.

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