Spring Pastels

spring by caitlinbanton featuring a zara jacket

So it's happened again, the sun has conjured it's magic and with one glorious ray - even just that one - in Britain it's official spring has arrived. The impromptu appearance of this sudden 'summer' causes the same annual reaction across England,the sandals are dusted off and the majority of the male population believes it to be necessary to go shirtless and crack open the barbecue; seemingly regardless to the fact it may just be merely creeping above 10 degrees Celsius outside. But none the less, the hint of a breeze and a dash of vitamin D to the skin has got me putting a spring in my step and wanting to search for the elusive 'perfect' heeled summer cut outs, it has called for a wardrobe regeneration as i'm thinking all things spring. The current pastel styles have got me desiring to look all lady-like and pristine, wafting around in pretty pleated skirts and professional in pencils skirt (even if maybe juxtaposed by the odd bit of leather and pvc).I have been lusting over on polyvore of all the items that would be all so welcome in my wardrobe right now, transitionally moving from the grungy all black every thang of winter. One thing i'm not too keen to let go of is the roll neck jumper, maybe if in a nice pastel could I justify it as spring attire too? We have definitely had a long lasting love affair this winter so far and I'm not wanting it end anytime soon. But, with spring being a time for change we have to welcome the new also and I'm sure this beautiful leather Fendi skirt will be welcomed into my wardrobe with open arms, even if rejected by my purse, but we all can dream...

Caitlin.

spring

spring by caitlinbanton featuring an asymmetrical moto jacket

Wishlist

Wishlist by caitlinbanton featuring band rings

Printed Trousers

Printed Trousers by caitlinbanton featuring camoflauge pants

coats

coats by caitlinbanton featuring an asos beanie

Caitlin:

Recently I have been obsessing over tailored coats, especially long line styles.There are many I have been coveting lately, lusting over them and their structured beauty - I love how a coat can really make an outfit, add a smarter edge or make it more fun and relaxed with a pop of colour or some leather. As my love affair with tartan continues, I am longing for this below the knee, red check coat from Zara, the texture and length are just perfect: it is the dream coat. But for now I will have to continue dreaming ....

Autumnal hues

Autumnal hues by caitlinbanton featuring The Cambridge Satchel Company

Caitlin:

So suddenly winter has come all too quickly upon us, the days colder and the evenings darker although it seems as though i've only blinked and the seasons changed, with my brain still feeling as though it's in August. How has the time flown?! As the season has changed so has gradually my wardrobe, becoming darker and increasing in layers, the colour palette merging to an abundance of black with highlights of oxblood, cobalt blues and... tartan. I think I currently have a love affair with tartan. I have been trying to draw myself away from black  and tartan seems to be the answer. I seem to have began to live in just black ensembles and as safe as it is, it's not too lively and I need to remind myself halloween is over, so should stop dressing so morbid and using that as an excuse. Im looking forward to playing with splashes of colours and metallic hints to add a bit of fun to an outfit, an unexpected accent to add interest to a look. Another aspect i have been lusting over at the moment is textures: leathers, feathers,PVC and jewels. Individually using the fabrics or combining a few at once - why not, you never know it could work. 

Spring Brights

brights by caitlinbanton featuring topshop bags

Caitlin:

The other day I thought I'd have a little go at dipping my toe into the world of polyvore after lusting after so many beautiful clothes and exciting spring trends. I was new to it all, so everything is just a bit experimental and thrown together- not a pro yet. After initially being rather overwhelmed and at a bit of a mental block after seeing the vast amount of items available to choose from, and my indecisive nature making it extremely difficult to choose what I liked best, I chose to focus on what seems to be the most inciting spring trend to me: brights. Im not really one to shy away from the out there colours and the fusion and collaboration of all the bright shades just seems so optimistic and happy, when wearing even just a splash of bright colour it makes you just want to smile and go around dancing to a summer tune (which I think a the moment my summer song is definitely Chocolate by The 1975, it's amazing) even in this lovely, snowy april weather. I think this summer, for me, is going to be all about either full on colour or a mixture of blocked brights, including a lot of whites (impractical but beautiful!!) and maybe a few metallics (those obviously being very loud too, why not just go for it?).

All of this makes me want this cold to finally disappear and the sun to rear it's head - come on summer 2013, we need you, you're going to be a good one!!