Trend How-To: Pastels

As we sadly say goodbye to the warm, summer months and welcome the cold, winter days, this doesn’t mean we have to start wearing the dull colours we’ve buried in the back of our wardrobes.

Vibrant, neon hues like orange, yellow and pink were a huge trend through out summer, now fresh, pastel colours like mint, baby pink and lavender are making their way into winter fashion.

Designers like Louis Vuitton, Phillip Lim, Givenchy and Calvin Klein have introduced these soft, sorbet shades through their S/S 2012 collections.

Many on-trend celebrities like Kate Bosworth, Rachel Bilson and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have embraced the pastel pallete by incorporating it into both their casual, day-to-day style and their red carpet style.

So instead of just wearing drab tones like black and grey this winter, try adding some cute, pastel colours to brighten up your look.

Check out our gallery of celebrities wearing pastels and our shopping guide for some inspiration.

 

1. Asos mint patent loafer $68.04 at asos.com 2. Acne Angora mint pullover $269 at mythersa.com 3. Topshop cutout back self stripe flippy dress $58 at topshop.com 4. Asos pastel bunting necklace $18 at asos.com 5. Givenchy python Obsedia Minaudière clutch $1945 at barneys.com 6. Sportsgirl twist frame stud $4.95 at sportsgirl.com.au 7. Topshop lemon high waist jeans £40 at topshop.com

 

 

 

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Images: Celebuzz, Stylebistro.com, zimbio.com

51 Comments

  • Reply yslyenom Thursday 31st January, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Love the ASOS mint loafer.

  • Reply stels Saturday 19th January, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    so fem!

  • Reply dj23249 Saturday 29th September, 2012 at 5:21 am

    Gorgeous

  • Reply jetaime Tuesday 18th September, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    I love the second sweater!

  • Discomilk
    Reply Discomilk Sunday 12th August, 2012 at 8:06 am

    love pastels 🙂

  • Reply maggielyly Thursday 22nd March, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    i love wearing pastels on my nails hehe

  • Reply jones Monday 20th February, 2012 at 11:37 am

    I love pastels especially mixed with something bright

  • Reply thugsy Thursday 16th February, 2012 at 9:25 am

    I like the necklace and studs

  • Reply doogs Thursday 16th February, 2012 at 9:22 am

    not really my thing

  • Reply bardie Thursday 16th February, 2012 at 9:16 am

    I can’t wear pastels

  • Reply jarjar Thursday 16th February, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Love #4

  • Fashionista8P
    Reply Fashionista8P Monday 13th February, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    cute pants… i want!

  • Reply punkemohardcore Sunday 12th February, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    $1945 clutch? Who buys this stuff?!!

  • Reply shell0606 Sunday 12th February, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    I cannot pull this off

  • Reply darling Sunday 12th February, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    its not my thing

  • Reply AmberB Sunday 12th February, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Love the Topshop Dress 🙂

  • Reply KNY Sunday 12th February, 2012 at 10:49 am

    Pretty, but sadly doesnt really suit me!

  • Reply midnightstarfish Sunday 12th February, 2012 at 2:35 am

    Must try out this new trend 🙂

  • Reply stels Sunday 12th February, 2012 at 12:15 am

    loving the pastels!

  • Reply Zerotolove Sunday 12th February, 2012 at 12:13 am

    I love ALL of these pieces! xo

  • Reply KatP Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    love it!

  • sommy7
    Reply sommy7 Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    I love pastels-so sweet

  • Zoe93
    Reply Zoe93 Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    I love most pastel things but I hate the pants!!!

  • Reply lauralai Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Pastels and I don’t mix, but a lot of the women in the photos look great in them. But SJP’s dress- not sure what’s going on there!

  • Reply Claireo Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    love pastels!

  • Reply Whatthe Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Im in love with the mint angora pullover – I’d wear it to death.

  • Reply aalana Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    yay pastels!

  • Reply JENNIFAARRH Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    that necklace is so cute!

  • ivysaurus
    Reply ivysaurus Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    I love mint so much!

  • Viggy
    Reply Viggy Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Love Megan Fox’s dress

  • Reply chrystal Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 11:22 am

    cute, for someone other than me

  • Reply dapperdolly Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Bring on the pastels!

  • Reply teekendall Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 9:54 am

    pastels in moderation are ok. too much and you look like you’re trying to be an 8 yr old.

  • Reply juliew Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 7:31 am

    pastels are cute

  • Reply coyleshana Saturday 11th February, 2012 at 12:50 am

    I love this trend those dresses at gorgeous

  • Reply chris Friday 10th February, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    Nice pastels

  • Reply chocolatelace Friday 10th February, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    love pastels!

  • Reply traanster Friday 10th February, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    The green sweater and the blue dress are really cute! 🙂

  • Reply mandystsai Friday 10th February, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    Love the yellow and pink colours!

  • Reply Sarahh Friday 10th February, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Pastels when done right can look really lovely, but agree with tinypink, can make you look so young too!

  • Reply sallync Friday 10th February, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    Love mint…so pretty and so fresh

    • flossyfewclothes
      Reply flossyfewclothes Friday 10th February, 2012 at 6:20 pm

      ..I love Mint also…my fav pastel colour.. 🙂

  • Reply tessarella Friday 10th February, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    That necklace is cute!

  • Reply kymheaton Friday 10th February, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    Rosie’s outfit is amazing!x

  • Reply kymheaton Friday 10th February, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Kate Bosworth kills it!

  • violetflower61230
    Reply violetflower61230 Friday 10th February, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Love those pants!

  • Reply lynn Friday 10th February, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    cute!

  • Reply Tessa Friday 10th February, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    love pastels… so feminine

  • Reply Clair Friday 10th February, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    awwww so pretty!!!

  • Reply tinypink Friday 10th February, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    i can’t wear pastels without looking like a 8 year old…

    • Reply fifi73 Friday 10th February, 2012 at 2:42 pm

      Lol, same! And they also tend to make me look washed out….

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