Eastlife Spring 2020
With spring flowers, warmer weather and Easter on the horizon, we’re helping you get out of the winter slumber and embrace the great outdoors. Spend the afternoon exploring the sleepy villages of Norfolk or Suffolk, learn to sail on the Broads or punt along the River Cam. Find out more about beach hut hire on the pretty shores of Mersea Island or discover the likes of Ely, Colchester and Ipswich with our travel guides.
With spring flowers, warmer weather and Easter on the horizon, we’re helping you get out of the winter slumber and embrace the great outdoors. Spend the afternoon exploring the sleepy villages of Norfolk or Suffolk, learn to sail on the Broads or punt along the River Cam. Find out more about beach hut hire on the pretty shores of Mersea Island or discover the likes of Ely, Colchester and Ipswich with our travel guides.
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FASHION
I recently had the pleasure of attending the trends catwalk show at London
Fashion Week to check out this year’s styles. So, what was there to see?
The Pantone colour for 2020 is ‘Classic Blue’, which is a cross between
navy and cobalt blue. It is a bright and bold colour, however, navy is not far
off this and I have yet to meet a person who can’t wear navy. The cobalt
version looks particularly refreshing with white and reminds me of those
beautiful houses you see in Greek Islands like Santorini.
Polka dots and spots are everywhere; and, if you really want to be trendy
then get your spots in a chiffon fabric. There were lots of sheer and
see-through sections on dresses and blouses, but for most of us, sheer
sleeves and a lined bodice tends to be a more flattering balance. The joy of
spots is that they don’t tend to date so you will be able to wear them again
and again. I will be recycling a previous season chocolate brown blouse
with big white spots on it, and pairing it with my white chinos when the sun
is shining.
We are going to be wafting about in sheer dresses too, but these are
moody florals on dark backgrounds this time, rather than the usual white
bases. For those of you who love comfort above all else, you will be
delighted to see these dresses paired with trainers, ankle boots and flat
sandals, so you can have style and comfort.
It feels a bit like previous years re-hashed fashions this spring and summer,
so you should be able to shop your own wardrobe for some of these
trends, then just add in the odd new piece that catches your eye.
In my online style club, we focus on curating a long-term wardrobe, rather
than one full of fast fashion, quick hits that come and go within a season.
You can find trends this spring that are more curated and offer a longer
lifespan, producing better value for money, especially if you only buy what
you truly love.
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Shirt £38, jeans £40, www.mandco.com
Spring
Style
Written by Ruth Essex, stylist and style writer
style@ruthessex.com
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