Seeing Red

Photo by: Mr. Newton

The overall trend of the spring season seems to be raising the shock-factor - statement jewelry, sci-fi themes, and barely there sheers have all made an appearance, but using a concentrated punch of color in clever ways seems to be the way to go. Streets from New York to Paris have seen more and more stylers using red as an outfit game changer. Whether it's shoes, skirts, or little leather gloves, we loved how these women fired up their looks with an unexpected stroke of red. Best of all, red is a year-round classic, so this summer, swap your red suede pumps for a pair of simple red sandals, or pair that long red skirt with a silky tank.

Street Inspiration

With this year's spring trends, the biggest and the best are all about contrast. Prints that couldn't possibly have gone together before are now paired with enthusiasm, bright colours are placed with pastels for extra pop, and lace is mingling with leather.

Pictured above is a young woman snapped while walking in front of the Paris spring/summer shows. Her trim leather coat stands in stark contrast to the swingy bohemian style of her fringed dress. Her patent purse and sweetly patterned tights are sending some mixed signals too, but it's all carefully cohesive despite seemingly eclectic vibe.