Safari chic, the hottest summer trend

Open the doors of your wardrobe welcoming new day and new beginnings. Pull out your clothes coloured in every shade of powdery sand, knits in earthy tones, belted vests that add that special feel of casual elegance, crisp white shirts, a little bit of buttery soft tan leather or suede, a statement cuff bracelet, a pair of classic Ray Ban Aviator sunglasses or Ray Ban Wayfarers in tortoise shell, woven leather sandals or espadrilles and a light as air silk scarf or a panama hat for a touch of glamour. Start your own safari-inspired adventure wherever you are. The baby tiger is optional, but remember to grab your favourite mini cross body bag or a slouchy caramel satchel on your way out.

Altuzarra Spring/Summer 2013

Max Mara Spring/Summer 2013

Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2013

Loewe Spring/Summer 2013

Trussardi Spring/Summer 2013

Rachel Zoe Spring/Summer 2013

Photo source: Vogue US March 2009,

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Trends 2013: spring crops

This spring the skirts are getting longer and longer while the trousers seem to be doing exactly the opposite. The exposed ankle was seen on many runways this season making cropped trousers the Trend hero of Spring/Summer 2013.

They may be desirable and a must-have, but the crops should definitely come with a caution on the label because some can be unforgiving, emphasising on what we’d rather hide and making 98% of us look shorter.

The good news is that we are no longer limited to cigarette style trousers a la Parisienne (the look I personally adore the most), but any shape imaginable, so it’s easy to find the perfect pair.

Go for higher waisted versions in order to lengthen the legs, wide and boy’ish to create a straight line and visually change the silhouette, or boot-cut without side pockets – to balance the wider hips. Be careful with tapered trousers and remember to wear heels, the fashion’s simplest trick to longer-looking pins.

Here I will be sticking with my trusted long-term friends – Patrizia Pepe wide straight black and white Gingham pair that may be a hundred years old, but is just lovely (and very much loved) and recently bought Whistles tailored black cigarettes for colder days.

What about you?

Alberta Ferretti. Cacharel, Phillip Lim, Philosophy Spring/Summer 2013

Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Rachel Zoe, Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer 2013

Paola Frani, Daks, Etro, Fendi Spring/Summer 2013

Tracey Reese, 1A Classe Alviero Martini, Tibi, Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2013

Vanessa Bruno, Carven, Saint Laurent, Chloe Spring/Summer 2013

 

Photo source: Vogue US May 2011, elle.com

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Rachel Zoe Resort 2013

I can guess what some people may say after seeing today’s title, but yes, that’s right, among so many Resort collection, Rachel Zoe stood out for me as soon as I saw it. It was impeccable in a way it was executed, coloured, styled and presented. The blend of soft peachy and mint hues, crisp white and rich bright blues, pinks and oranges to caress or electrify the mind, prints that made me think of summer fields full of beautiful cornflower blooms and silky poppy petals trembling in the wind, straight to the point attitude of classy suits, flirty, carefree and coquettish pleats and ruffles, a bit of seventies, gorgeous jewellery, beautiful footwear, especially those teasingly semi-transparent white and nude boots, soft as butter handbags, sunglasses, flowing endless scarves…

Those little ideas like pushing the sleeves of your jacket to reveal the long sleeves of a classic shirt (so genius! and actually made me think of Victorian times somehow), wearing a long cardi over that mint dress (I can definitely do it with my Tibi one) or the messy but still groomed hair.

Perfection I couldn’t help falling in love with. And yes, I know it may be hard to many to accept Rachel Zoe in her new role, but I also have a feeling that it’s only because she makes it look totally effortless – an ability only given to people who are very good at something they do. With her Resort 2013 she made me feel excited, happy and alive and it’s not that often I feel that way about clothes (as much as I love and appreciate them).

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