Bright Pants
Vivid coloured blossoms, bold prints and artistic patterns are truly enchanting – especially on trousers. This season both on and off the catwalks, printed trousers have become the go-to for effortlessly chic dressing.
Making an appearance during the Autumn / Winter 2011 shows (from Jean Paul Gaultier to Dries Van Noten); printed pants went on to hit a catwalk high note for Spring. From Isabel Marant to DVF, Paul & Joe and more; printed trousers struck a pose with panache.
Banish your thoughts of ghastly prints in oversized unflattering shapes – this trend is all about modern polished elegance. With a focus on clean lines and refined cuts, printed trousers in sharp silhouettes look nonchalantly cool yet surprising elegant. Tailored cigarette pants or capris (finishing just above or on the ankle) should be well-fitted for ‘glamorous,jet-setting style’ (a la Isabel Marant). While wide palazzo pants (as seen at Paul & Joe) or silk wide-leg harem styles (from Diane von Furstenberg) are equally alluring.
Wear with a crisp white shirt for fresh sophistication or highlight a tone from the print with a simple, relaxed tee. A loose silk blouse in a neutral shade will also look beautiful.
From effeminate watercolour splashes to intense tribal prints – luxe shapes in exquisite colour is a Spring focal point.
Will you go bold in printed trousers? xx
Photos from style.com
Leave your jewels at home
Bedazzle with darling crystals encrusted in your gown…
Exuding effortless sophistication and delicate attention-to-detail, designers added crystals and beading directly to their pieces for Spring / Summer 2012.
Crystal embellishments added texture and shine to the runways and replaced the need for dangling earrings or statement necklaces. At Chanel, iridescent pearls were sewn exquisitely into gowns, while at Christopher Kane crystal flowers encased the body with dainty feminine beauty. At Sass and Bide embellishment took a walk on the wild side, with beaded tribal patterns peaking visual interest.
Perfect for a modern take on day-time glamour, embellishment around the neckline is fresh, fun and simply… sparkling!
Will you frame your face with crystal embellishment? xx
Photos from style.com
Inspiration + Gift
February… the month of love; kindness; and gratitude
This month I will be celebrating the launch of caragray.com – which today has been online for just two weeks!
I would like to say thank you for all of your support and kind feedback about the collection. I have been truly overwhelmed by your response. And infinite kisses, hugs and a massive thank you to all of the lovely ladies who have purchased my artworks. See the lovely Jenny opening her package right!
As a special Valentine’s Day gift to you, for the month of February each order made on caragray.com will receive one of the ‘top 5 illustrations from Uptown Twirl’
(printed on A3 high quality art paper).
Love Cara xx
For more information on my Fashion Artworks, please visit caragray.com
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My February Inspiration…
Are you looking forward to February? xx
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Photos- dustjacketattic.blogspot.com.au / thealternativebride.blogspot.com.au / style.com / google images
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