70's Summer

One if the big trends for Spring/Summer 2011 is the 1970's. As a mid 70's baby my memory is blighted by forest green braided outfits combined with a dash of hand knitted everything!


However I can safely say that the 70's reincarnation this Summer is a much more sophisticated affair. Platform shoes & a wide brimmed hat are de rigueur. Trouser suits, all-in-ones, button-through skirts are all must-haves. Maxis, whether printed or in Halston-esque fluid jersey are on-trend. Fringing & lattice work are key. Space-dyed knits are everywhere.


Colours are earthy. Think terracotta, ochre & chocolate mixed with turquoise & purple.


Accessories are key. In particular tan accessories are must-have items. Fringed bags, platforms & brimmed hats, as I mentioned earlier, & agate stone jewellery are also perfect.


Here are a few of my favourite 70's inspired SS11 catwalk looks. Plus I've thrown in a few complimentary jewellery suggestions from our current range here at Cherry & Joy. Catwalk images courtesy of style.com.

Etro

Try our multi strand necklace to get this look...

Just Cavalli

Get the look with our purple agate necklace & cuff...

Create this look with our turquoise agate necklace & turquoise chain necklace...

Marc Jacobs

Burnt orange/tangerine/rust tones look set to continue through to Autumn Winter 2011 according to Betty Jackson, Burberry, Marios Schwab, Gucci, & Sportmax to name but a few.

Missoni

Add our turquoise flower ring or embellished cocktail ring to get this eclectic 70's look...

Pucci

Create this look with our Turquoise cuff, turquoise agate cuff or turquoise agate ring...

Spring jewellery trends

I know it seems at the moment as though Winter is never ending, but the high street will shortly be full of their Spring ranges. So what are going to be the key jewellery pieces for the new season? Once again, I've trawled the collections & here's my roundup of the trends...

All images courtesy of style.com.

What better way to kick off than to mention the importance of colour this coming season. It's all about gorgeous saturated brights with flashes of neon. From cobalt blue to tangerine via oceanic hues, colour is the name of the game for Spring/Summer 2011. If you don't fancy head-to-toe hues, why not add a splash of colour with your accessories? Here's some great jewellery following this theme from Issa, Moschino Cheap & Chic & Oscar de la Renta.

The next trend I want to mention is the 1970's. Spring will be giving a definite nod to this decade bringing us bold colour blocking, big flares, an element of hippy style with fringing galore & a dash of punk rock, all mixed with a touch of Studio 54 style. How will this translate into accessories? There's agate pendants from Just Cavalli, tassel accessories from Gucci, Paul & Joe & Sonia Rykiel, plus fringed neck pieces & woven leather bracelets from Roberto Cavalli.

The final main theme I want to mention is white. Although this trend focuses on simple dressing without adornment, Richard Nicoll, Issa & Dolce & Gabbana add gold embellishment to great effect.

It also looks like it'll be a season for chandelier & hoop earrings.

Finally, a micro trend I see continuing is statement bangles, whether worn alone or stacked. They can be seen at Giorgio Armani, Marc by Marc Jacobs & Gucci.