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Flower power is big in fashion now, so add a blaze of blooms to your wardrobe for a cool, trendy look

BY TALIA KAUR

Don’t let the weather fool you, because florals are big this season! As spring approaches, it’s a great time to lighten up our style and embrace fresh and feminine fashion. Up and coming blossoming flowers provide perfect inspiration for the floral trend, which will take you right through to summer.

Floral fantasy prints showed up on runway clothing from Prada, Valentino, Rodarte and Ralph Lauren. They’ve also made an impact in affordable stores such as Sportsgirl, Forever New and Dotti. From jeans and sweaters to dresses and shoes, this look is a complete floral explosion, and there are plenty of opportunities to add some flower power to your look.

The great thing about this trend is that there are so many different styles, from delicate and feminine floral prints to bolder and brighter prints, so you can adapt whatever look suits your mood and personality. Here are a few ideas on how to rock with this super trendy print.

Picking a size

Although the traditional “ditsy” floral print will always be popular, this season you can also expect to see more large contemporary, statement-making graphic florals on clothing – perfect for those who want to stand out from the crowd. Unsure of where you want to land? You can never go wrong with medium-sized florals, but remember, the scale of your floral pattern should align with your figure.

Combining Florals With Solid Colours

If you have a printed skirt, you can wear it with a one-coloured shirt; it can be the colour matching the pattern on the skirt, or you can go for a totally different colour to add edge and contrast. If you wear a printed top, you can go for single-coloured pants. Floral pants are a firm favourite – wear flats for a casual look, or slip on heels and a blazer for a night out. If you’re wary with prints, this is a great way of adding the trend into your outfit.

Pairing floral on floral

You can either go for the classic matching floral suit – pants and a blazer, or you could pair two different styles of florals in the same outfit. Either way, no-one says that you can’t wear a floral-onfloral combo. However, I would suggest sticking with medium-sized florals and going in for clean lines and a more structured look with capri style pants, to avoid looking overdone.

Going Girly

Floral print is a definite staple in the girly-girl or dress flirty, Try a maxi dress, which is flattering for all body shapes, or if you want to show off your figure more, choose

Going Edgy

With the right outfit, floral print can also have an edgy feel. Try going for larger prints in

Think of a floral print dress with a leather jacket and oxfords, or floral print leggings and a black tunic.

Floral accessories

Make a statement with floral print accessories, which are a great way to enhance the floral print trend as the season transitions. A floral print umbrella, sunglasses or pair of shoes will brighten up your day without looking over-the-top. You could even try incorporating the floral into your outfit by wearing a statement accessory piece such as a necklace or oversized pair of studs. This way you’ll make an impact, but still remain subtle.

Floral print accessories are a great way to enhance the floral print trend as the season transitions.