February 22nd, 2012 By 
Pastels have been a huge up and coming trend on the runways for Spring 2012, and while I couldn’t be more excited about this, I am also a little worried. Do people know how to actually wear pastels? Sure the Louis Vuitton models looked stunning in their single shade pastel suits, but then again, they are Louis Vuitton models – they would look good in almost anything. How pastels are worn on the runway translates very differently to how pastels should be worn on the college campus. For instance, I think it is safe to say that a pastel suit is out of the running for casual class wear as we are not all models or 50 year old women sitting down to tea (these are the two scenarios that I deem pastel suits to be appropriate FYI).
Louis Vuitton Spring 2012
That doesn’t mean they can’t be worn though. Pastels can make a huge impact on your outfit, but the best thing about them is that you don’t need a whole lot to make it happen. A simple pop of pastel can work the same way that a pop of neon can, really helping to enhance your look and add something special. Pastels are more appropriate for every day wear because although they are beautiful and eye-catching, they are not necessarily bold the way other colors can be. They are a great way to look stylish in a sophisticated and subtle matter because they are not as obnoxious and overwhelming as other colors.
The best way to incorporate pastels into a look would be through a simple statement piece. Try pairing a pale pink blazer with dark wash jeans and shiny brown leather boots for a winter spin on a spring color pallet. Lavender and black are another stunning pastel color combo and a great way to make the color palette work in the winter months. The key with pastels is to be minimal with your use of them, one piece and maybe a complimentary accessory is more than enough for a single outfit.
Try experimenting with pastels but make sure not to overdue it. It is still winter after all, and you don’t want anyone to mistake you for a premature Easter egg.
As a lover of both books and fashion, I was delighted to find that there is a lot of common ground between the two. But with so many different fashion books, it’s difficult to know where to start looking. To narrow your search, it’s best to first decide what kind of book you’re looking for. There are a few major categories of fashion books: fashion history, history of a designer, how-to, fashion icons, and books by bloggers. 
In a world of constantly skyrocketing expectations, runway models are getting into the industry earlier than ever before. Many of the “fresh” new faces seem to be fading away, weighing less than previous professionals. Designers’ sample sizes continue to shrink, rendering characteristically feminine curves undesirable. Models have always been thin, but today’s superstars have caused enough concern that the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has taken a stand. 
