Your ultimate guide to S/S 2013

1. Pearl sunglasses- They are quirky and OTT but are a huge hit for this summer.

2.   One colour head to toe- We've had clashing colours and block colours in the previous seasons, but this season it’s all about one shade head to toe. Remember exact colour matches are crucial to pull this trend off.

3.  Citrus hues- Lime green, tangerine and yellow are this season’s must wear colour. This is the fruity season!

  4. Oversized earrings- Think colour, think big and think jewels. The spotlight should be on the lobes.

5. The shoulder bag- Put down the clutch and use your hands for something else. This season the shoulder bag is back. Whether oversized or mini, the shoulder bag is everywhere. Try a boxy shape one!

6.    Oversized hats- The bigger the better when it comes to this trend. Think super-sized versions of classics such as the boater or fedora.

7. Coloured leather- Colour is in, so buy your leather in bright colours.

8.    Floral accessories- If floral clothing is too extreme, which it is, then try floral accessories.

9.    The return of the boot cut- It’s back!!

10.    The slogan tee- Tee’s are big this season, so go and buy one!!!

The Trouser Troupe

To stand out from the crowd go for a two-piece tailoring instead of a dress. This trend is so simple, so minimal and so chic.  Try the suit in monochrome or block colour.

Celebrities such as Anne Hathaway and Emma Roberts have worked the look on the red carpet. They both look effortless, fashionable and chic.

 This is a must try trend for S/S 2013!!

Alexander McQueen S/S 2013 Ad campaign

The new fragrance from Marni

Marni have decided to move into the fragrance business.

Just like every other major successful fashion house, Marni is now launching its first ever fragrance. If it’s anything like the line itself then we can expect it to be fun and quirky. The first fragrance is named after the house itself Marni.

In a recent interview Marni’s creative director Consuelo Castiglioni told WWD “It’s a perfume that is quite individual, that doesn’t evoke anything in particular”. It’s for a woman who dresses for herself, who doesn’t follow trends but is sophisticated and also maybe a little eccentric.”

Castiglioni choose a flacon that is distinct and sturdy and unique in shape. Marni has stayed away from a sleek, slender bottle as that has become the norm in the fragrance market. WWD also reported that the smell of the perfume to be “a blend of spicy and woody notes” with an “intense rose oil to inject voluptuousness”.

My verdict so far is that Marni has really thought of all the ways to set itself apart from all the other designer fragrances. From the flacon (in other words the bottle design) to the simple advert to accompany the fragrance launch. Marni has kept everything simple and uncomplicated and that has in turn made everything about it more appealing. I see this as a wise and a successful move for Marni.

Marni’s first fragrance will be launched February 2013.