SS13 TREND #5 - Embellishments and Foil

That was a fast five days! We have reached the end of my SS13 trend guide, but don't worry, I've saved the best 'till last.

Embellishments and foil are one of the classiest SS13 trends, and can instantly make your outfit look more expensive. Think small detailing, studs, shimmer and a variety of rose gold, silver and gold.

As with every trend I have featured this week, this trend works best by limiting yourself to one or two pieces per outfit. For example, I would wear the cami with the bracelet set, the blazer with the green gunmetal nail polish or the blazer on it's own with a plain cami, statement necklace and black skinny trousers.

What do you think of embellishments and foil pieces?

I hope you have all enjoyed this collection of posts as much as I have enjoyed researching and putting the looks together. I would love to know which has been your favourite looks, so please feel free to leave a comment below or tweet me @hannahxcampbell !

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SS13 TREND #4 - Printed Trousers

Despite everyone's thoughts, there's no denying that printed trousers are everywhere right now, and I think at one point all of us bloggers will be rocking a pair. So, let's embrace them, and find pieces which are most suited to us.

Printed trousers can be hard to pull off, depending on body shape, the print and the colour. However, as long as you find the right pair for you, they will be one of the most flattering and on trend items in your wardrobe to date.

I myself would favour the skinnier, tregging style trousers over the baggier ones, due my wide hips but long legs. If you have skinnier legs, then the cigarette style trousers look great on you, and you can really explore with the brighter, more crazy prints. If you have short legs, go for a daintier print in a slimmer style fit, as it will draw less attention and elongate the legs.

What are your views on printed trousers? Will you be giving it a go for Spring / Summer '13?

Tomorrow's post will feature the final look of my SS13 trend guide: Embellishments and Foil.

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SS13 TREND #3 - Dainty Pastels

The dainty pastel look is by far my favourite of the Spring Summer '13 trends. However, it is also one of the most difficult to pull off, and wearing one too many items can leave you looking like you've been dragged through a chalk factory backwards.

The high street and online marketplace has become completely saturated with pastel pieces, some which are beautiful and some which do not deserve to have ever been designed. My top picks are pictured above, ranging from Ash wedge trainers to frilly socks, a Cambridge Satchel to patent colourblocked brogues.

As with the neon trend, pastels look best when paired with simple, staple items, and in my opinion the best way to wear this trend is by limiting yourself to three (possibly even two) pastel pieces per outfit. 

What do you think about the pieces I have picked? 

Tomorrow's look will be printed trousers.

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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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