Summer 2013 - 2014

We tend to get very confused with color trends in South Africa, as we are a season behind other countries.
That should not let you stop wearing what you want and most important, what suits you.

This might not be accurate according to our seasonal stats, but  to my knowledge, our summers in South Africa, start  mid Oct./ Nov. through to April.

So, with that said, I think of lots and lots of color ranging from luminous to very pale and of course the neutral black and white, which is always a winner when you just can't match your colors accordingly.

As for textures, I see heavy to very sheer fabrics including leather and metallic.
Embellishments such as beading, zippers, feathers, lace cut outs and many more are to be seen this season.

So, how would I pair all these together.

Try and incorporate matte textures into your  metallic, patent, high shine or sequins look. There should be a balance.....

Here are a few examples:

If your dress is metallic - wear shoes, bag and maybe a jacket that has a flat finish (matte)
A matte / flat dress - pair it off with metallic bag, sandals and accessories.
A high shine fabric skirt with a chiffon top could be worn with metallic shoes....