Tip #1: Embellished sheer fabrics are pretty with pastels.
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Laura Bailey’s pastel ensemble didn’t fade into the background at London Fashion Week. The model mixed designer pieces in soft shades, from her white Balenciaga cardigan and shell pink Sessun pleated pants to her wooden Miu Miu sandals and rosy clutch by Radley Goldington. The stand-out element was her sheer, embellished Christopher Kane top—worn with darker pieces, the bedazzled shirt would’ve been glitzy, but her pastel look softens it to just the right amount of sparkle.
1. Mary Portas Chino Trouser – $120; 2. Topshop Flower Embellished Top – $70; 3. Mango Basic Cotton Cardigan – $24; 4. Topshop Lorenzo Wooden Platform Sandals – $110; 5. ASOS Metal Bar Detail Envelope Clutch – $25
Tip #2: Keep it casual with pastel denim.
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TFS tipped you off on how to choose pastel denim—now take a cue from tastemaker Jessica Alba. The actress was spotted in West Hollywood in a totally 80s but totally fresh look. Her salmon-colored jeans, slick and strong-shouldered heather jacket, Alexander Wang buckled ankle boots and angular white wayfarer sunglasses showed how stylishly pastels and light grey shades can work together.
1. J Brand Mid-Rise Overdyed Skinny Jeans – $169; 2. Warehouse Tweed Contrast Sleeve Coat – $152; 3. Weekday Peak Blouse – $53; 4. Ksubi Eyewear Atik Sunglasses – $329; 5. Bakers Timmy WP Boot – $49.99
Tip #3: Color block with contrasting pastels.
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Up-and-comer Sami Gayle looked as pretty as an Easter parade at a screening of Intruders in NYC. She may only be 16, but she’s already color blocking effortlessly (with a little help from Miu Miu). The actress wore the designer head-to-toe, in a robin’s egg blue jacket with an embroidered collar, cotton candy trousers, and rose gold pumps. She tied the separates together with a belt and a pearl chain.
1. St. John Collection Chain Belt with Glass Pearls & Howlite – $155; 2. Topshop Laser Cut Collar – $32; 3. Calvin Klein Pleat Waist Pants – $70; 4. Oasis Pale Green Colourblock Shirt – $72; 5. Paris Hilton Corine Pump – $94.99
