Power Pastels

Pastel colours have been a springtime favourite this year, and have been seen everywhere from runways to street style to make-up. The paleness and delicacy of the colours add a girly and sensitive vibe to any outfit, and can be featured within all sorts of ensembles.

Several iconic fashion brands have created pastel masterpieces for their spring 2012 collections. Prada blended together contrasting pastels, Valentino combined delicate lace textures with the pale colours in elegant long gowns, and Louis Vuitton fit both of these concepts into one. Versus added some gradient patterns into their skirts, and Preen paired youthful yellow with pretty pink to brighten up their collection. Along with the incorporation of pastels in the clothes themselves, the models also donned pastel make-up.

Pastel make-up and smooth, pale skin highlights the creaminess of the beautiful shades. Baby pink lips are a common look, along with long lashes, nails that pop, fresh faces, pink cheeks and dashes of colour over the eyes. These paired with a pretty bun or long flowing hair give you the ultimate feminine look.











Pastel shades look great on all skin tones and can be added into just about any outfit to give it a girly touch. Pair a pastel blazer with a white top and skinny jeans for a chic look, a pastel dress with some floral heels and clutch for an all over soft dressed up look, or a pastel top with denim shorts and sneakers for a casual and young look. Don't forget to keep your make-up relatively neutral with perhaps some baby pinks on your cheeks and lips to get the fresh faced appearance.

What do you think of pastel colours?