Hey, Why Wait?! Wear Next Year's Trends Now
Five of the hottest fashion trends for spring/summer 2014, where to buy them now and how to wear them. No fuss, just fabulousness!
The fashion world always spins one season ahead of the present, so make like it's spring and sport the top five most lust-worthy trends...
2014 Trend: Pink!
When To Wear? Brighten up the dull days of February and wear pink with a palette of pastel shades or team with carbon black for a head-turning combination.
Tall Fluffy Pink Coat, £89 at Topshop
Pink Pearls Dress, £75 at Sister Jane at Topshop
Bat T-Shirt, £60 at Zoe Karssen at Net-a-Porter.com
Feline Jumper, £100 at Brian Lichtenberg at Net-a-Porter.com
Boucle Coat, £129 at Zara
IndigitalHow Will We Wear It? To bring spring into our wardrobes early, we’ll be wearing pink with paper white blouses and clean-cut tailoring for to lend sharpness to a once girly tone. If you feel a bought of true fashion bravery, wear it head-to-toe, like Cara at Burberry Prorsum’s SS14.
2014 Trend: JustSayin’ Slogans
When To Wear? Kick the January blues with some witty fashion quips in the form of loud, slogan jumpers, tees and hey, even knickers.
‘Lucky’ Pants, £4 at Topshop
‘Punk!’ Sweater, £310 at Markus Lupfer at Net-a-Porter.com
‘Hotter Than You’ Clutch, £28 at ASOS
‘You Make Loving Fun’ Top, £260 at Banjo & Matilda at Net-a-Porter.com
‘Let’s Go To Paradise’ Top, £45 at French Connection
GoRunwayHow Will We Wear It? Statement tops and accessories are no longer reserved for daylight hours, thanks to Markus Lupfer, Moschino and Marc Jacobs you can say it in sequins and wear these looks at night. We’ll wear our personality-packed pieces with leather trousers for winter and roomy shorts come summer, like Georgia at Alexander Wang SS14.
2014 Trend: Bold Prints
When To Wear? Bold prints are set to be huge for spring 2014, so the sooner you can sport this look all the better for your fashion IQ rating.
Applique Two-Tone Print Dress, £180 at Topshop Limited Edition Collection
Jacquard Bra Top, £32 at Miss Selfridge
Pegasus Print Scarf, £20 at Warehouse
Blue Tropical Sweat, £130 at Topshop Boutique
Oriental Floral Dress, £40 at Oasis
IndigitalHow Will We Wear It? We’ll be mashing it up! More is more when it comes to the almighty clashing trend, so it’s about being unapologetically brave. Start with a key piece that has an intricate print, or bold colour, and offset it with another clashing pattern. Add large sunglasses, an oversized tote and stilettos. Done. Look to Chanel SS14 for a chic inspiration.
2014 Trend: Metallic Accessories
When To Wear? December calls for as much glitz, glamour, shimmer and shine as a girl can muster up. Don’t be shy!
Joyrich Faux Python Backpack, £132 at ASOS
Metallic Trainers, £12.99 at New Look via ASOS
White and Gold Metallic Tote, £49.99 at Mango at ASOS
Gold Satchel, £150 at Cambridge Satchel Company at ASOS
GoGo Ankle Strap Silver Heels, £47 at Miss Selfridge
IndigitalHow Will We Wear It? If the thought of wearing anything metallic leaves you rigid with fashion fear, try teaming one statement piece – like a clutch or midi skirt – with contrasting textures and blend together similar colours into one outfit. At Christopher Kane SS14, metallic touches didn’t overpower the look but added a futuristic edge.
2014 Trend: Embellished Knitwear
When To Wear? Pronto! This look is set to last through to SS14 and is bang on-trend right now, so start to sparkle!
Supernova Sweater, £55 at Sister Jane at Topshop
Embellished Beanie, £20 at Topshop
Embellished Jumper, £39.99 at Zara
Llama Embellished Sweater, £100 at J.Crew at Net-a-Porter.com
Sequin Shoulder Jumper, £35 at Oasis
IndigitalHow Will We Wear It? Best worn with denim and low-key accessories to keep the off-duty vibes thriving. Think opposites and team sparkle with chilled-out fabrics, like cotton or jersey, for a zero-effort appearance.
