Fruity Prints

 The Catwalk Inspiration: Moschino Cheap & Chic (pictured), Stella McCartney, Betsey Johnson, Prada








Tropical/ fruity prints are another things thats in for spring/summer. You can find styles featuring a retro-y banana, orange, lemon and pineapple prints .

To make the coolest finish you can find to this spring’s dresses and short-sleeved shirts. Here are a few of MANY styles from the high street ...

From

we have this white fruit print pinny playsuit for only £24.99 !!! Perfect for the daytime or a shopping trip /trip to the beach. To complete this look, try adding a nice pair of sandals, with medium-sized glasses (or any) and add a straw bag :) 

Or if you don't want to have a complete outfit , you can have an item of the trend like these :

This cream pineapple print three bow side tie vest top for 16.99 ! Match this top with a pair of light denim shorts or leggings ;)

OR ...

You can try this turquoise pineapple print button through tie front top for only £19.99. You can either wear denim bottoms, white bottoms, or GO BRAVE and try a mustard yellow bottom.If not, then just go simple with the denim bottom.

From 

 Here we have a blue parrot print suntop with v-neckline, empire waist and tie back detail. This is a #MUSTHAVE for all people of any size (well up to 16) The front part of the dress is simple and the tie back detail makes the top look more elegant. A nice pair of white pants (or white jeggings) would look lovely with 

this outfit. This look can be taken to the beach, on holiday or even up town just for a lil shopping trip :)

From 

This is colorful fruity cherry printed fabric with pleated skirt, scoop neck and back zip fasten. The dress comes with a shiny red patent skinny belt. All for £34.99. Perfect for this seasons garden party with white canvas wedges

Prints

Ahh yes, P R I N T S! 

Here we have singer and fashion icon Beyonce wearing a pair of African-inspired shorts by Boxing Kitten, along with a ikat shirt by Dries van Noten.  As you can see, she mixed patterns artfully, making sure each piece picked up the burnt orange and burgundy hues of the other. She accessorized her look with an adventurous leopard purse and chunky gold jewellery.

MEMO: Prints are in!

Here we have a recent creation from Boxing Kitten and you can find more designs on their website www.boxingkitten.com . 

B U T ... if you want to rock patterns from the United Kingdom, I suggest you check out this site right here:

http://www.back2edendesign.com

Back 2 Eden designs have motivated and inspired me to love combining African textiles and prints with contemporary design. 

Their collection consists of unique classic pieces that can represent anyone's sense of style whether you are from Africa or not!!!

I wont show their whole collection on my blog, but here are some of their pieces from their collection that I just absolutely LOVE !!!

They'll also be showcasing in the Stomp Out Fashion Show in Old Kent Road on the 28th April 2011. To find our more, check out:

my twitter - @missOlivia_Zara

back2eden twitter - @back2edendesign

stomp out fashion twitter - @stompoutfashion