New Year Style Resolutions

Finally, a new year's resolution that's fun to keep! 
Need motivation to stick to your gym membership? Reward yourself with a stylish new wardrobe, of course! Here are five of the top trends to follow in the new year for Spring/Summer 2014.
Floral Bloom: Wear this trend three ways - bold and vibrant, 3D blossom or I personally love this tattoo-inspired, edgy floral by Henry Holland.
Left to Right: Carven, Giambattista Valli, House of Holland

Pastel Palette: Pastels are seriously big right now and the trend is set to continue straight through to Spring. Wear this trend head-to-toe for a fashion forward look or highlight an outfit with a delicate touch of pastel accessories (crazy shoes à la Rochas not required!)

Left to Right: Rochas, Christopher Kane, Burberry Prorsum

Updated Peplum: The peplum trend from 2013 has moved on and this time finds itself slightly further down the body. Peplums were seen in all forms from petal wraps to structured ruffles on skirts, shorts and trousers.

Left to Right: Giambattista Valli, Balenciaga, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Sheer: What better way to celebrate the return of warmer weather than to show off a bit of skin? This trend is perfect for creating a layered look - a design aspect I love experimenting with in my own work

Left to Right: Calvin Klein, Erdem, Antonio Berardi

Pleats: There's no better way to wear a long skirt in 2014 than with pleats. Reinvented this season with metallic tones, pleats are a definite must for your new wardrobe. Schouler's metallic highlights work particularly well.

Left to Right: Proenza Schouler, Haider Ackermann, Celine

Well... with all that choice, which trends will you be trying out first?

Image source: www.vogue.co.uk

AW 13/14 Footwear: Chunky

This season, chunky footwear is a must have. Big, bulky, solid heels with cut outs.

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AW13/14 Trend: Embellished Jumper

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AW13/14 Footwear: Thigh High Boots

Source: http://www.millionlooks.com/trends/shoe-trends/fall-2013-footwear-trend-thigh-high-boots/

AW 13/14 Footwear: Metallic

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AW 13/14 Texture

Trends in texture this season include vinyl, ponyskin, fur and feathers:

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AW 13/14 Footwear: Velvet

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AW 13/14 Key Item: Sleeveless Coat

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AW 13/14 Print and Pattern

Trends in print and pattern this season include plaid, animal print and moody florals.

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AW13/14 Dolce and Gabbana Wedges

AW 13/14 Silhouette: Hourglass

Curves are back with cinched waists, rounded shoulders and hips. This elegant look is a key silhouette for AW13/14.

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AW13/14 Trend: Powder Pink

This season designers collections were prominent in pink. From delicate pastels to dusky rose hues, this dainty palette embraces autumn/winter’s trend for all things soft and feminine. A key piece this season is the pink coat.

Source: http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2013-14-autumn-winter/pink

SS13 Trend: All White

This season white is an essential wardrobe staple; it’s clean, chic and sophisticated. Create a bold fashion forward look by dressing in top to toe white and try a bright contrast accessory to add a pop of colour. For a sleek monochrome look add a dash of black.

Source: http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2013-spring-summer/precisely-white/gallery/867197

SS13 Trend: Metallic Sheen

A futuristic trend involving metallic finishes and shiny plastics. These mirror-like materials reflect light and accentuate curves. A luxe look with a fluid finish.

Source: http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2013-spring-summer/the-shining/gallery/847968

SS13 Trend: Stripes

This classic trend is back and it’s bigger and bolder than ever.  From black and white tailored looks to colour clashes, there’s a striped style to suit everyone’s taste. This season mix it up by wearing vertical with horizontal, try diagonal or curved.

Source: http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2013-spring-summer/walk-the-line

Colour Pop

Stark natural beauty contrasts a pop of colour on the lips or eyes. Keep skin youthful and dewy.

Opt for bright pinks and oranges for lips or try a nude lip with a neon eye.

For a more subtle look, create a futuristic line above the lid as seen at Michael Kors SS13 or try under liner.

All images by Sunna Naseer