STYLING
HOW TO DO SPRING WITH AN EDGE
By Maybelle Morgan, 6 May 2018
Spring style – it can be tricky to nail in-between-weather attire without having to go all-out in head-to-toe florals. The key is to strike a balance between lighter and brighter shades, mixed with sturdy textured staples. And who better to show you the light than this street-styler, who's hitting the sweet spot with this eclectic look…
Picture: Rex
If ‘florals for spring’ isn't your vibe, this alternative packs a bold punch, as exhibited by this Paris Fashion Week goer. The skate-vibes graffiti-print midi dress makes for a loud centrepiece, and the cropped raw-edge denim jacket and jet-black leather boots immediately dilute the colour palette, make it day-appropriate. For an additional nod to spring? Pretty detailing on the accessories, but with a twist (check the glittery sunnies and shark-print rosebud tote).
Picture: ASOS
For your own take, enlist the help of this 80s-style party-season fave: a silky magenta midi in oversized Scandi fit. The distressed light-wash denim jacket instantly dresses it down, plus the cropped length adds flattering structure. A pair of black, all-weather Dr. Martens will help to grunge up the look. And as for accessories, keep it wearable for day with sleek black Ray-Ban aviators, plus a monochrome striped shopper in 80s-garish fantastic plastic.
