Light and lovely: Pastels for spring

SINGAPORE- Spring 2013 has brought a palette of blossoming pastel colors to all fashion enthusiasts.

Matching the sweetness of cotton candy and ice cream, the colors of baby pinks, dusk blues, and grayed greens have been spotted across several catwalks and sidewalks alike.

Other light colors according to Pantone.com’s Spring fashion forecast include: linen (a light, “nude-like” color), African violet, and a burst of lemon zest. A touch of these colors easily adds grace and lightness to your look.

On outfits

Dainty dresses are a classic way to wear this trend

Another option is to match ethereal tops with light bottoms (pants, short, and skirts)

On accessories

If you feel that a head to toe look is too much for your personality, you can opt to add small accent pieces to your look

Wrist bangles or necklaces can soften your outfit, along with bags

On makeup and nails

Who said pastel is limited to your wardrobe? This trend is also spotted in beauty/makeup looks and nail colors

Doll-up with a fresh face of pastel eye shadow and pink/clear lip-gloss

Candy-colored nails also makes a delicious appearance this Spring 2013

Spotted in Singapore were a few of these colors. Here are Rappler's sartorial picks:

Soft and casual

Light pink dress from SportMax.
Shoes from Converse.
Sunglasses from River Island.
Bangles from Forever 21

Read More: Rappler.com

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Date-Night Outfit Ideas From Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week

DKNY’s Hot Pink Sheath
A bright-color dress is a one-piece wonder.

Costello Tagliapietra’s Raspberry Dress
The pinky-purple hue flatters nearly every skin tone

ICB’s Rocker-Chic Tank Dress
Best worn with a rim of smoky black eyeliner.

Diane von Furstenberg’s Wrapdress
A leopard clutch or heels make it more “going out”
than “going to the office.”

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Iman's Ageless Guide to Cool Style

Iman's best fashion tips

What's Iman's secret for looking youthful, polished and sophisticated? Read on for the style rules she lives by.














Every woman should own...

"A structured suit with pants that have a slightly '70s flair. I don't like my legs, so if I wear something that highlights them, I won't feel confident. This is flattering on everybody--the boot cut balances things out--and it has a sexy elegance."

Know when to go cheap
"Spring clothes are all so easy-breezy; I don't like to invest in them. Keep your outfit simple and let accessories, like a colorful, global-chic bag or shoes, anchor your look."


For great skin...
"BB cream with SPF 15 is my must-have. I wear it light during the day and put concealer under my eyes with it at night."


Some classics last a lifetime
"Splurge on cashmere sweaters--they will be in your closet forever."


This spring...
"Play up the earthy-girl thing by wearing a sundress and a safari jacket, then pile on lots of enamel and wood bracelets."

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Dresses That Give You a Flat Stomach

Don't be surprised if people can't stop commenting on your leaner silhouette—it's up to you whether you divulge these crunch-free secrets.

The "Your Waist Is So Little!" Black Dress

The LBD is a wardrobe staple, which makes it all the more important that you feel more attractive than Victoria Beckham on the arm of David Beckham while wearing it. A mesh panel in the waist smooths out any would-be muffin top, so you're svelte without sucking in.

The "Have You Been Doing P90X?" Dress

This color-blocked style melts away pounds—or at least creates the illusion of it. The black band down the center widens just below your widest part, making your hips look slimmer, and the pale gray sides at the waist make your obliques look as toned as if you've spent a month doing Tony Horton's Ab Ripper X.

The Camera-Doesn't-Add-Any-Pounds Dress

The V-neck wrap style has long been a staple in TV anchors' wardrobes—the three-quarter-length sleeves keep your arms from jiggling, it's body-slimming without feeling snug, and in jewel tones, it makes your skin glow. This one goes a step further: The built-in undergarment makes you look like you've dropped a dress size overnight.

The "Wow, You Look Gooood" Dress

The navy stripe running from the boat neckline to the at-the-knee hem on this plus-size number means your face and ever-flattering collarbones are the first thing people notice—your tiny waist, the second thing.

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