If your work lifestyle is anything like mine, Spring doesn’t naturally coat your life in glowing relaxation with the promise of the Summer. No, no, no. For some unearthly reason, every time the sun bursts through the clouds like a rare invitation to linger outside, an angry deadline or a meeting grabs me by the scruff of the neck and drags me back to the office.
My only consolation is in the little things that
leave me with a sunny smile. Here are three Spring-inspired trends that add just a
pop of life to even the longest and dullest of days…
1.
‘Le Parc Print’ by Bimba Y Lola
One unavoidable trend this season has got to be the ethnic
print, or as my boyfriend calls it ‘Aztec cool’. There is an incredible ‘off
the beaten track’ bite to any item with that characteristic black on bold
pattern (even when you know it’s highstreet or designer!) I am personally
besotted with this Bimba Y Lola ‘Le Parc Print’ special. It’s somewhere between
the South American continent and 1960s geometry. Pair it up with an airy,
oversized shirt and you’re good to go.
2.
‘Hampshire’ by Hemsley London
I came across this London born and bred brand at Fashion
Week this year. It’s a perfect example of how the Best of British is constantly
evolving and transforming with up-and-coming talent. The Hampshire is a minimal
beauty, combining off-white-painted calf leather, chrome plating and a pair of
distinctive white racing stripes. It’s on my wish list.
3.
Decoltissimo Patent by Christian Louboutin
I am mad about block colour – especially when it props up
quite unexpectedly. When I first lay eyes on these beautiful teal heels, I
imagined a complete cream number accompanying it. What cheers ‘Spring’ more
than a basic palette with a shot of the most joyful tone of the season?