Patterns For Spring /Summer

Patterns for Spring/summer

 

After waiting around for weeks the spring weather is finally upon us so that means its time to start embracing the best spring trends – because lets face it there is never an excuse to not do a bit of shopping!  And if there is one trend that we are getting excited about at MizEllie it is the trend for patterns – whether it is stripes or checkerboards there were a number of gorgeous patterned outfits on the catwalks. What's more it is a perfect look to recreate the look at home.

 

Stripes

 

On the spring/summer 2013 catwalks the designers were certainly walking the line and taking a linear approach to their designs with bold stripes, chevrons and even zig-zags.  On the Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana runway it was about horizontal and vertical stripes in bold bright colours or in the colour scheme of the season – monochrome (a look which Strictly star Chelsee Healey has recently been spotted in, while DJ Fearne Cotton has been seen in a green stripped dress). While at Marc Jacobs it was all about playing with the optical illusions and patterns using stripes – in fact he had long, curved stripes and optical patterns creating a great effect. When worn in the right way stripes can help make you look slimmer so they are perfect for the summer.

 

However, if you don’t want to wear all over stripes then you can take inspiration from the Etro or Marc Jacobs catwalk where the models were seen carrying gorgeous striped clutch bags in sexy blacks and whites (perfect for the evening). Therefore, striped women's handbags are the perfect way to channel the trend and look like you are a true fashionista.

 

Chequerboard

 

Another key trend was bold, dramatic chequerboards which were seen on a number of catwalks - including Chanel, Marni and Alexis Mabille but it was Louis Vuitton who dominated this trend with the models coming down escalators in bold graphic outfits in citrus colours and mustard yellows. The designer mixed up squares in different sizes as well as varying up fabrics to achieve a bold dramatic look – the even had shoulder bags in gorgeous checked designs.

 

Polka dots

 

Another big pattern trend was the humble polka dot with Giorgio Armani, Chanel and Haider Ackermann all showcasing the trend on the catwalks.  While it has been embraced by a number of celebs including Jessica Alba, Nicky Hilton and Heidi Klum and most recently Michelle Williams who attended the Kate Young For Target party in a sheer polka dot top. It's a great look for spring and one of the perfect ways of achieving it is with great women's handbags which can add a cute addition to your outfit.

 

Get the look for less

 

At MizEllie we have a number of clutch bags and shoulder bags which will add a great patterned addition to your outfit and will look like they have come straight of the catwalk. It is also a perfect way to inject a bit of high fashion into your look without having to spend a fortune on a new outfit.

 

What patterns are you going to channel this spring/summer? Do you think you will be embracing the trend?

 

Why not let us know in the comment's section?

 

Cheers

 

Your MizEllie team