As September looms and the summer air turns just that little bit cooler, we are celebrating 2010′s hottest trends. Top of the list is pastels: think ice cream in every shade.
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Channelling our ongoing love of Mad Men glamour and all things retro, pastels are a more understated extension of last season’s floral trend. And the good news is they’re far easier to incorporate into your home – and your wardrobe.
Apparently, they even flatter the face, too, with Balenciaga sending models out with pale aqua, orange and rose eyebrows for their A/W 2010 ready-to-wear show). Burberry, Derek Lam and Chanel all championed the trend, too.
We think a pale yellow SMEG may be a more viable look…
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And contrary to popular opinion, pastels don’t have to mean girly pinks and purples. Incorporated with tough, modern accessories, they can create a light, playful, eclectic vibe without overwhelming with colour. Use chrome, glass and wood to add contemporary depth and texture. We love this room designed by egrimsley:
Our top pastel pick: the Keep Calm Compilation poster, £2.65 from Amazon.co.uk, pictured above.
Take our Ice Cream quiz and find out what your interior style is.
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