Skirting into Spring
I can’t help but smile as the amount of light each day gets longer, and the sun starts to shine and heat up, because I know that winter is now (only just) behind us!
As we creep into a new season, I wanted to delve into one of the key pieces for a great Spring wardrobe: The SKIRT.
Spring 2014 is all about taking classic silhouettes and reinventing them with unique prints and splashy colours, getting us ready for summertime. Spring is the best time to awaken from the cocoon of black, navy and grey that is autumn and winter fashion in Australia.
Shake off the chill with some fabulous citrus tones like yellow, cerulean, lilac and mandarin.
For a tist on the traditional A Line skirt, try it in a neoprene, crepe or other fabric that has a great texture.
For a luxury purchase this Kenzo beauty ($575.92) comes in a great lemon colour perfect for your budding spring palette, or try this pretty Forever New Midi ($79.99) for something a little more affordable:
We’re also majorly obsessed with this lime green pencil skirt from A.L.C $572. Play with proportions by adding a cropped jacket or boxy blouse in a neutral or B&W stripe:
For something more abstract, we absolutely love this Peter Pilotto, nature print, bell skirt. It would look fabulous with a plain back or flowing top to balance out the weight created by the shape.
Although, it does carry a price tag of $968.14, so might be a little out of reach from us mere mortals….try Cue’s abstract pencil skirt for something a little more affordable $179:
For animal print lovers; try a shorter A-Line version that is super flirty! It would be perfect with wedges and a large floppy hat. This Edie brand piece from The Iconic is totally affordable at $49.95:
This Camilla & Mark (C&M) design is a preppy take on this chic pattern, we love!! $169
And who can forget a good denim skirt?
We’re loving this River Island white and black denim , the pencil shapes which are universally flattering. Avoid the boxy shape skirts if you are pear or hourglass shaped.
So, don’t be afraid to break out the razor and fake tan, and show off those lovely legs as spring hemlines are headed up!
Get ready for the warmer temperatures and start making some room for your spring skirt purchases. With so many fabulous styles, pants will be a thing of the past this season.
