Trend: Sports Lux

The country is buzzing with Olympic news and images of the athletes, and with Stella McCartney designing the Team GB kit, it's only right that fashion and sports collide to make a trend - Sports Lux is born. 

This trend is sportswear mixed with body con pieces, with some pastels, some metallics and a dash of neon.  Also expect to see cut out and mesh detailing.  It's a real mix with a sporty look, but stlyed right can look amazing! In my opinion Sports lux needs to be worn head to toe to work, so if you're going to wear it you really have to go for it!

Here are some key pieces to start you off:

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Blue vest, River Island £30
Silver Jacket, Topshop £30
Bodycon coral dress, River Island £28
Visor, Asos £10
Sunglasses, New Look £5
Neon/mesh vest, Asos £28
White trim top, New Look £6 *Sale
Orange holdal, American Apparel £16
Cropped neon top, American Apparel £19
Pink shorts, New Look £6 *Sale
Wedge ankle boots, Asos £85
Pink Hi tops, Asos £35
Cropped neon vest, River Island £18
Silver bodycon dress, River Island £40
Pastel Tshirt, River Island £20

Ready, Set, Go!

How to wear: Marvelous Metallics!

As mentioned before here on AoT, metallics are big this season, giving Summer a different glam edge.  However this is definately not a trend you want to wear head to toe - a robot/spaceman look is not what you want!  So here's some ideas on how to wear and work with other trends. 

Outfit inspiration: (All high street of course!)

Give metallics a go - add a bit of glam to your Summer wear!

Trend: The Peplum

The peplum shape was big with celebrites last year, but now it's hit the high street!

The peplum is essentially a bit of extra material around the hips! It creates a very lady-like look and has a feel of old school glam about it. It's not for everyone, as it adds volume to the hips - and although this makes your waist look smaller, it's not great if you're already sensitive about that area!

Make up your own mind: They're all over the high street and would be great for an event, big night out or posh dinner date....

Print peplum dress, Miss Selfridge £49
Black peplum skirt, River Island £20
Pink peplum dress, Miss Selfridge £42

Beige peplum dress, Oasis £65
Polka dot peplum dress, River Island £40
Blue peplum dress, Oasis £65
Coral peplum dress, Dorothy Perkins £15 *Sale
Blue peplum skirt, Oasis £48
Beige peplum skirt, Warehouse £45

Give it a try!
AoT x

Trend: Aztec prints!

This trend has been steadily growing for a few months.  It started with golds, browns and blacks and now it has transformed to incorporate Summer's brights. 

Vibrant zigzags, sharp shapes and repeated patterns cover a black base in amazing bright colours.  Not quite the tribal inspired patterns you would expect, but a brilliant twist on it.  It does bring some flashbacks of 90's neons and the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, but rest assured there's not a pair of parachute pants or baggy shirt in sight!

This print trend is great for summery tops, structured dresses and crazy eye catching leggings. 

Zig Zag dress, River Island £40
Pink aztec dress, River Island £20
Top, Forever 21 £10.50

Trend: Mad Men 60's Shapes

60's feminine shapes have been growing fast along with the popularity of TV show Mad Men. 

Knee length hem lines, fitted blouses and flared skirts, can be seen all over the high street! The flattering cuts, flirty shapes and girly look, make this trend so much fun to wear, it's dress up you can wear everyday!  Give yourself a lady-like look and embrace your inner Betty!

Dresses:

Polka dot coral dress, Dorothy Perkins
Lace fitted dress, Dorothy Perkins
Blue flare dress, h&m
Yellow collar dress, Miss Selfridge
Blush flare dress, Miss Selfridge

 Blouses and skirts:

Beige pussy bow shirt, Dorothy Perkins
Mint bow shirt, River Island
Yellow shirt with mint detail pencil skirt, h&m
Pink flare skirt, Topshop
Orange pleated skirt, Topshop

Mr. Draper will see you now...

Trend: Soft Prairie vibe

The Prairie trend, is soft, relaxed, a bit bohemian and great for festival wear this summer. 

Think soft colours, light denim and fringe details.  It's an easy trend to wear and you're likely to have pieces in your wardrobe to go with it already - result!


Prairie outfit ideas from h&m

Prairie colours and prints:

Butterfly Tshirt, Dorothy Perkins
Print dress, Dorothy Perkins
Maxi dress, Miss Selfridge
Peace Tshirt, Topshop

 Fringe detail:

Shorts, Cropped Tshirt and bag,
All River Island

 Light denim:

Polka dot shirt, River Island
Shirt, Topshop
Playsuit, Miss Selfridge
Skater skirt, Miss Selfridge

Are you a prairie girl?

Trend: Motif fun!

Fashion is going crazy for cute fun motifs!
Small detailed illustrations, simple cute drawings or bold silhouettes, motif prints are popping up everywhere on the high street.  It's great way to show off your style and personality, with a fun twist on the prints trend!

Bird patterns:

Blue top, Dorothy Perkins
Blazer, Red Herring@Debenhams
Dress, H&M

 Dog patterns:

Poodle design skirt and blouse,
H by Henry Holland@Debenhams

More:

Bunny print shirt dress, H&M
Zebra shirt, Dorothy Perkins
Boat jumper, Oasis

Why not add a fun print to your wardrobe?

How to wear: Ice Cream Pastels!

Pastels can seem a little girly, but don't just think pink! This spring is bursting with a rainbow of ice cream pastel colours!

Go for one statment pastel piece or mix different pastels for a more daring colourful look. 

Here's some outfit ideas for inspiration (All high street of course!):

 And here's the details:
As mentioned on AoT before, try not to go for one pastel with all black, so 90's! Stick to pastels and light colours (grey/white/denim) for a modern pastel look. 

Give it a try, a palette of ice cream sundae shades awaits!

Trend your nails

A quick easy way to get a colour trend into your outfit, is on your nails!

Add a trend to a plain outfit, or enhance your outfit futher with a simple bit of colour:

Pastels trend, Rimmel

Brights, Bourjous

Metallics, Barry M

Give it a try - quick, easy and won't break the bank!

Trend: Metallic Edge

Fashion introduces a metallic edge.

Space age silvers, shiny pretty pinks and shimmering golds, here to bring your outfit to life! Give your outfit a futuristic twist with the metallic trend. 
The best thing is you can add metallics to an exsisting outfit - a whole new look is not required! 

Gold T-shirt, Star by Julien MacDonald@Debenhams
Shimmer Top, Oasis
Gold Heels, Miss KG

Metallics are great for a going out look, but a metallic top with trousers or a maxi skirt is great for an on trend day look.

Pastel metallics in feminine shapes, Topshop

Silver shopper bag, Zara
Silver super skinny trousers, H&M

So why not try a metallic edge? Not too much though - you don't want to go full out space woman!