SS13 TREND #2 - Monochromatic

Possibly the easiest of the Spring / Summer trends to wear is Monochrome. In direct contrast to yesterday's neons, the monochromatic trend is all about simple Blacks and White, with a few Grey hues chucked in here and there for good measure.

The high street is full of monochrome pieces right now, but above are my top picks for how to wear the trend.

I found those Black heeled boots at Topshop, and quite simply them sum up this trend in one. With a slight banana heel (very in this season) and in Black suede, they will instantly polish off any look, be it a White shirt and Black skinny jeans, a slouchy Black and White striped sweater or a fancy skater dress.

I also love matte black nails, similar to the heels, I think they add instant sophistication to any look and are a very classy way of wearing all Black on your fingertips. To achieve matte Black nails, simply paint two coats of a Black nail polish - I favour Nails Inc in Black Taxi - then paint one coat of Rimmel London Matte Finish  top coat over to finish.

Do you like the Monochrome trend? How will you wear it this Spring / Summer?

Tomorrow I will be showcasing my top pieces for the Dainty Pastels look.

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SS13 in trends YOU can wear

It's very easy to go to a fashion show and watch all of the beautiful new season trends displayed out in front of you. However, most of these catwalk looks are designed purely as inspiration, and to the average twenty something girl, are not a true representation of a wearable look. I'm talking about triple neon, £1000 price tags for the necklace alone or haute couture adaptations of the latest trend. 

I thought it would be cool to make some inspiration boards to sum up the SS13 trends, by using items that are readily available online, and well within an average salary's budget. 

I'm going to be posting one look a day for five days, based on the trends I have picked up from some fashion shows I have been to recently. I have researched the length and breadth of the high street retail market, and picked some of my favourite pieces for each trend. Obviously I am not saying this is how to wear the trend, and by no means would I ever wear eveything in the boards all at once (pastel overload!) but   it will hopefully give you all some ideas of how you can affordably instantly update your wardrobe for Spring / Summer.

The looks I will be posting are:

Highlighter Chic

Monochromatic

Dainty Pastels

Printed Trousers

Embellishments & Foil

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