Pastel on Pastel

Back to fashion this week, and here's an outfit post for you. Instead of colour blocking I thought I'd try a softer approach by pairing a blue shift dress from Toshop (old but the white version is in the SALE) with pastel pink pumps from Missguided (in the SALE for only £11!).

I've always loved the feminine pastels with clean and sophisticated lines like this dress and the studs of the shoes introduce a contrast of elegance and edge. 

Now, the bag. I don't know how to explain why I paired it with the outfit because in theory it probably makes no sense. However there seems to be something stylish about the sudden odd and bold clash of the patent red with all the colours mixing and matching by Vivienne Westwood that it just works. 

I hope you enjoyed today's post and that you like the outfit and that your week is going well.

Cerys♥ 

It shouldn't go...BUT IT DOES! - Pattern Clashing

This is something that would be frowned upon usually in the world of fashion, but now it is acceptable. I was scrolling down my Pinterest the other day and I stumbled across this picture of a very lovely outfit.

Even the colours on the two different pattern go, the blue even clashes but there's something so pretty and unique about this outfit that makes me want to buy it! I love the idea of patterned jeans to start, I feel it's a really fun and quirky way of wearing the timeless clothing item. This pair in particular is so pretty and is perfect for spring time when it isn't quite warm enough to wear shorts, but you want to feel floral and spring-like!

Then there's the shirt which really relaxes the outfit as it's just worn loose without being tucked in, avoiding any real structure which gives the outfit a more chilled vibe. The stripes make this look extremely on trend due to the nauticality (new word:P) and the colours are quite soft which I really love.

I love how this person has gone for the same nude/gold tones with the accessories as you don't need anything major for the accessories with this pattern combination. Personally, I wouldn't wear so much on my wrists, maybe one of the bracelets but it really is down to personal preference with accessories - and a bit of trends come into it of course! 

To round this post up, I hope to find something similar to this on the high street and feel confident to wear clashing patterns this spring and summer. I feel it's already becoming a trend this season and I hope to see more outfits like this soon because sometimes, it's okay to break the rules of traditional fashion!

What are your thoughts on pattern clashing?