Summer sorbet

After 3 Summers of neon, we're back to a more modest colour palette this Summer. Go beyond the pale, with light pinks, yellows and ocean hues, or make it interesting by contrasting pastels with a metallic.

What others are saying:
“Sorbet colours are really soft, beautiful and feminine for the new season.” Jen Hawkins

“Just when you thought Spring couldn't get any sweeter, designers went and threw sugary pastel shades into the mix. Watch out for lemon yellow, soft greys, dusty denim blues, pale pink and mint green.” Popsugar

Johnny / Zac Posen / Rag and Bone / Aquintic / Egg image – Fashion Vignette

Statement prints

Art inspired fabric prints in vibrant tropical colours have been widely showcased. Let your outfit scream Summer in bright artist or botanical prints.

What others are saying:

“The wearable art movement is here to stay and whether or not you’re adept at distinguishing the impressionists from the fauvists the look will undoubtedly have you reaching for your paint brush.“ Vogue

“Explosions of colour and prints are seen in abstract colourways or tribal variations along with botanical and real-life photographic prints, for the perfect way to inject a colourful vibe into your Spring/Summer 2014 style.” Fashion Weekly

Myer Spring/Summer collection / Oscar de la Renta / Pinterest

Floral

As always floral's a key look for Spring/Summer, with many designers featuring illustrative, flowing and abstract floral prints in their ready-to-wear collections.

What other's are saying:
"This season's florals encompass the whole range from pastel pretty to techno sport and make an irresistible motif for spring," says Alexandra Shulman, Vogue editor.

Rebecca Taylor / Dennis Basso / Michael Kors

Shop floral swimwear

Stripes

We've been wearing them all Winter and they're not going anywhere just yet.

What others are saying: 

“Horizontal. Vertical. Diagonal. It doesn't matter how you like your stripes served next season, as long as you're wearing 'em head to toe.” Popsugar

Emilia Wickstead / Chalayan / Roland Mouret