TREND ALERT: COLOUR BLOCKING

If you look back over the past few weeks - excluding the awards shows - you will see a preponderance of fantastic, vibrant, exciting cocktail dresses in plain, block colours.

Choose colours that work for your skin tone. Be careful of the stiffer fabrics if you need to sit down for any length of time, as it will crease badly and give you very broad hips. This is not a good look. The same applies if you are pregnant as you will get under-the-bump-lines like Natalie Portman here.

Fit is key, naturally. The tighter the dress, the better the fit needs to be, so if in any doubt aim for a body skimming silhouette rather than skin-tight, as this will land up making you look more expensive.

Aki Narula did a brilliant job in Kambakht ishq with Kareena & colour blocking. I loved her styling for a change.







Its not restricted to western silhouettes alone. Indian silhouettes and designs especially on sarees, dhotis, lehengas look lovely.

I loved Reese Witherspoon at the Oscars wearing an Armani Prive. A lot of designers including one of my favourite Prabal Gurung whose Fall 2011 line is all about colour blocking. So go ahead and try it this season and save it for the next. Masaba is another Indian designer who comes to my mind when I think of colour blocking.

You know when I thought of trying it that thought of whether or not its just a runway thing and we can translate it to reality did cross my mind and that’s why I dug all these street style pictures for you. To be honest the street style did inspire me the more than the ramp. I tried it and it looked great.

Some rules that might help you:
1. Three is the magic number. More colours together could make you look like a Rubic cube.
2. Don’t be afraid to combine colours you usually wouldn’t wear together like red and pink for example.
3. Opt for the bold bright colours, this trend works best with the most vivid shades.
4. Keep the rest simple. Never attempt to introduce prints or patterns.
5. If you don’t want to be OTT keep one colour a safe basic like a black, camel, beige or white.

I have also attached images of an editorial done by Elle UK on colour blocking which caught my fancy and got me smitten.


Elle Ukraine editorial

Have fun!






Colour block your accessories, make up or even your nails


Hollywood celebs


Hollywood celebs


Street Style colour blocking


Designers


celebs Colour blocking

MYTH BUSTED: MIX & MATCH PRINTS

The inspiration behind this post is Kangana's appearance at Tanu weds Manu screening & Shahzaan Padamzee at the Gianti store appearance who both wore this trend so effortlessly.

So you thought you could not wear two prints together or it was a big faux pas. Think again actually heres why its so not and infact is the the thing to follow. However its a tough one so only if you are bold enough try it.

Tips:

# Either try the same print in different colours like Rihanna
# Take the same colour and try two different prints
# You can get fancy, and choose different variations of said print, such as big (leopard spots, polka-dots, plaids, you name it) and small.
# Many people consider leopard print to be neutral. Leopard print, a hot trend for fall, is an easy print to work with.
# Use patterned accessories. Try rocking a printed belt or scarf with a patterned top or dress.
# Stripes plus florals equals love. This tried and true combination is easy to work into an outfit – it’s the perfect combo to try if you’re unsure about this look.
# Be confident! This trend isn’t for the timid. Wear your outfit with some attitude, and everyone will admire your fearless fashion sense.

P.S. Dont miss the bag that Kangana is carrying is also a separate print.








Rachel Bilson




Kangana Ranuat at Tanu weds Manu screening


Masaba Guptas creation.


Claudia schiffer




Kristen Bell & Rihanna




Taylor Swift


Shahzaan padamzee