How to Wear Neon with Effortless Chic

It seems that everywhere you turn, neon is proclaimed to be the key to this summer's fashion trends: and yet, some of us are wondering how to integrate it into our wardrobes and still remain true to our personal style: here are my tips to wearing neon with effortless chic!

1. Balance is everything. Neon can make a visual pop, but when your outfit lacks stabilizing elements, it can overpower you. Stick to one bright colour, and pair it with neutrals. Lemon yellow can look smashing with cloud gray, and loud raspberry pink can turn luxurious with chocolate brown or black.

2. Choose one statement piece: it IS possible to have too much of a good thing. Choose one sweater/blazer, or a shirt, or purse, or shoes, even a striking lip colour! If it has a blank canvas to work with, it will do just fine. If you crowd it with too many competing colours or too many contrasting patterns, its' effect will be diluted.

3. When following trends, it is always important to stay true to your own personal taste. Adapt this trend to fit your own. If you are more discreet, small touches of this, from a more daring lip shade to nail colour to statement jewellery or handbag, can work for you! If you are the more daring sort, pick a dress or leggings or a tunic in one of these exciting shades and have only neutrals for the rest of your accessories!

Happy hunting,

the Rose

Green envy: How to wear this season's freshest look

After this way-too-long winter, the latest fashion trend is like a fresh spring wind in the air: green is the colour of the moment, thanks to Pantone and many of fashion's biggest designers. Its vibrancy evokes life and luxury. However, this shade can sometimes be overwhelming to wear.With great trends come great responsibilities. Here are a few tips on how to wear this spring's most fashionable colour:

-  Do NOT overdo it! Wearing an emerald dress with dramatic jade green eyeshadow will make you look like a citizen of the emerald city. Instead of letting the trend wear you, wear the trend: small accents of green in an otherwise coloured outfit or one bold green statement piece paired with neutral or complementing colours will really flaunt your style savvy.

-When it comes to green, there is always a hint of drama that follows, so why not enjoy it? Instead of a discreet swipe of olive green eyeshadow, why not a luscious peacock feather inspired look, or take the gorgeous metallic shades of a beetle's shell as your palette?

-Green has a huge versatility, and can evoke any style. Try our bold, emerald green dress reminiscent of Pucci's prints to make any outfit pop! For a cleancut, preppy look, try pairing a white dress with Laduree mint accessories.

-For a look of effortless chic, try one of our braided pearl and semiprecious stone necklaces or rich, jewel toned scarves.

-For a wistful, romantic look, try our peacock and Swarovski jewel fascinator pinned in a loose updo or relaxed braided style.

Pretty in Pastel

With a whisper of spring in the air, our thoughts have started turning back towards lighter things: banishing deeper colours and countless layers to the confines of our closets, Spring 2013 is all about delicious pastel shades!

From macaron mint and seafoam blue-green to strawberry ice cream pink and periwinkle blue, there is a multitude of colours to choose from.

We have already seen hints of this Laduree lusciousness in previous fashion shows, like in the 2012-2013 Chanel cruisewear collection in Versailles’ gardens. Pastel flounces and shimmering adornments in the shade of the gilt-laden fountains: Marie Antoinette would approve!

To rock this look, you can take a leaf from that stylish monarch’s book and add a touch of opulence to any outfit by adding small-but-glamorous details, like pearl, gold or crystal finishes, or a hint of lace or tulle to a skirt. Remember that less can definitely be more: don’t let your accessories overpower your style.

Another way of approaching this trend is by using the freshness of spring as your template: clean lines and an uncluttered look really allow statement pieces (from a gorgeous necklace to a beautiful dress) to shine!