Life under the electric (blue) lights: My top 5 blue bargains

Other than orange, electric blue is the colour to be seen in this season, as well as being fresh and bright, it’s also vibrant without being too ‘out there’, so easy to mix with more of your wardrobe.  I love the bright electric blue jeans and shorts seen on many celebs at the moment, and also love the shoes! Make a statement with a simple dress and some bright blue shoes, like many celebs have done on the red carpet!

Elisha Cuthbert :: Blake Lively :: Jessica Alba :: Kim Kardashian :: Jessica Stroup

The stars love the look and now so can you, for less!  Here are my top 5 electric blue high street buys…

1. Smart City Shorts – £34.99 – River Island

I definitely think that electric blue looks best when next to black, so this little woven belt which comes with these adorable shorts is perfect.  I love the city shorts look, they look great with a simple white vest top tucked in, or with a white shirt for work.  Wear with some yummy black or tan ankle boots for a more sophisticated look.

2. Racer Back Maxi Dress – £17.99 – Missguided

I love the simplicity of this dress, with the interesting back.  It’s perfect for a day at the beach or a day shopping.  Wear with a black waist belt to make the blue really pop and add a little something extra to the look.

3. Pump It Up Suede Platform Court Shoe – £55.00 – ASOS

 

Heidi Klum

Just like Heidi Klum, these shoes will add extra p-zazz to a simple dress, the monochrome outfit is instantly re-vamped with these bright blue shoes and they look amazing.

Wear them like Heidi with a short dress and simple accessories (never match your accessories to your shoes with bright blue) or go for a simple white tee, black skinnies and then these shoes to jazz up the outfit.

4. Skinny Stretch Jeans – £35.99 – Zara

You cannot go wrong with a good pair of stretch jeans, and these ones incorporate the peg-trouser look, the colourblocking and electic blue trend all in one.  I love the cute turn ups at the bottom and the details on the pockets.  Please do not wear them with these shoes however – yuck!

5. Bikini – Top – £14.90, Bottoms – £9.90 – Mango

Kim Kardashian is a big fan on electric blue, get a bikini like hers from Mango.  This bikini is simple, but the colour is eye-catching and looks much brighter in the flesh, the photograph doesn’t really do it justice.  I love the idea of wearing it under a thin white summer dress with some tan gladiator-style sandals.

Top 5: Trends for Spring/Summer 2011

With winter (very slowly) fading, it’s time to start thinking about a whole new spring wardrobe. Or if you’re a broke student like me, getting a few essentials in order to add some ‘oomph’ to your existing wardrobe. So here are my top 5 trends for Spring/Summer 2011. Look out for future posts with where to find the best ones!

1. Spring Leather

Whether it’s loose fitted leather shorts, vests or jackets, ditch the shearling trim and go for plain black leather looks or something studded for the spring. Make sure you layer them up with thin sweaters and thick tights to keep warm until the sun really makes a come back.

SS11 Collections from (L to R) Burberry, Balenciaga and Balmain

2. Tribal prints

Animal prints were big in 2010, and accents of animal will follow through to 2011, with accessories and shoes. But if you want to make a fresh statement in spring, go for bold, bright and beautiful tribal prints.

SS11 Collections from (L to R) L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Missoni, Etro, Tracy Reese and Tina Kalivas

3. Orange is the new red

Statement red dresses were a massive hit in 2010, but it’s time to swap those in for a fresher shade. Bright orange is all over the runways this season, and the bolder the brighter!

SS11 Collections from (L to R) Prada, Mark Fast, Carlos Miele, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Chris Benz.

4. Pure white

Minimalism was a hit last year too, and in the spirit of keeping it simple, all over crisp, pure white is in for spring/summer 2011. Keep it minimal, and go for either black accessories for a monochrome look, or tan accents for a more casual look. Also be careful not to go for anything too long or formal, you don’t want it to look like there’s a wedding some where missing a bride!

SS11 Collections from (L to R) VPL, Calvin Klein, Prabal Gurang, Rag & Bone and DSquared

5. Mid-calf skirts

Maxi skirts and dresses have been done. Now its the turn of the slightly shorter skirt. Calf skimming skirts are in for spring/summer 2011. Wear them with sweaters and knits on top in the colder months, then with vest tops and sandals in the warm. They are so lady-like, feminine and timeless. If you’re short, avoid wearing a bold colour on top or it will only make you look shorter, go for a similar shade. If you’re tall, then go all out with a bold prints and colours.

SS11 Collections from (L to R) Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Stella McCartney, Vena Cava and Topshop

Keep checking back for more posts showing how you can get my top 5 high-street versions of these trends, with posts coming soon!