Runway to Realway

17.Jun,2012

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The Colour – Pretty Pastels
The models at Jil Sander, Chloe and Tibi looked pretty in pastels as designers eschewed the traditional sombre palettes of winter for these sugary sweet hues.

Shop the look! For a touch of romance, try this pastel pink cocktail dress from Jayson Brunsdon. Pair these matching pastels from Nicola Finetti for instant sophistication, or let Willow transform you into the ultimate seductress with this sexy body-con mini.

The Silhouette – Loose Pants
Designers including Stella McCartney, Derek Lam and Cacharel kept it casual-chic with louchely tailored pants.

Shop the Look! Pair your pants with a tailored blazer like this one from Nicola Finetti for the perfect working-girl vibe. Keep it casual by loosely tucking a cotton tee into these stunning silk flares from Ginger and Smart. Or team these printed Willow pants with a simple tank for a flirty day-to-night look.

The Finish – Golden Child
J Mendel, Prabal Garung and Rachel Zoe truly had the Midas touch with their metallic golden finishes.

Shop the Look! Make a sartorial statement in this stunning sass and bide gold trim jacket, or this intricately embellished dress by Willow. For some ethereal prettyness add this beautiful gold hemmed kimono jacket by Romance was Born to a simple monotone under-outfit.

The Print – Black and White
Black and white print was to be found all over the international catwalks. The trend was particularly dominant at Diane von Furstenberg, Jil Stuart and 3.1 Phillip Lim.

Shop the Look! Rock black and white trend with this gorgeous mushroom print dress by Marnie Skillings. Team a sheer black blouse with this figure hugging skirt by Nicola Finetti, or for a bit of old-school chic try this sash tie dress by Willow.

The Fabric – Lovely Lace
We saw plenty of designers including Valentino, Louis Vuitton and Preen revisiting the lace trend, experimenting with lacy patterns, colours and textures.

Shop the look! Add a little lace to your wardrobe with this applique denim shirt dress by Romance was Born. Nicola Finetti’s lace mini dress brings some super-cute girly charm, while Willow‘s lace overlay skirt looks picture-perfect paired with a silky singlet top.