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pringtime in Paris â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is like no other. The air wafts with energy, lattes, freshly baked pain au raisins, sun-filled bistro terraces and a beckoning into an ancient, hidden garden â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all filled with cobbled streets, antiquated museums, palatial buildings and operatic and at times in a cinematic fashion as Cole Porter so aptly puts it..
I love Paris in the springtime. I love Paris in the fall. I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles, I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles. But springtimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still the best of all. The fashion Avenue Montaigne comes alive into a street filled with colour - the sleepy titans Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dolce and Gabbana, Loewe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all awake with colour infused drama in the display windows.
The Colours Colour is the theme for this Spring/Summer 2011 - tangerine corals and zesty oranges adding a youthfulness to even ladylike chic embracing this seasons colour-blocking trend, teaming the oranges with turquoise or flashy pink or a gloss of gold. The colour is fun, vibrant and alive. Blues (Moodboard 951) - intense blues make a splash in this season, with its different shades blistering the runway, team it with black to soften the cerulean or cobalt. Yellows at the top of their voice: Could it be that yellow is quite possibly the colour of summer, maybe it has to do with sunshine... but yet again yellow adds a softer but vibrant touch to all the billowing chiffon and lady-like demure we are seeing this season!
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Runway S/S 2011 Round-up Key EssentialS Trouser suit One of the season's key colours is white â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a trouser suit by Stella McCartney is effortless and stylishly beguiling.
White shirt This timeless classic tempers all the rainbow brights of this season with its neutral tone and of course structured, tailored detailing.
ballet skirt This heralds the heady, long summer nights; think of the naughty nymphs in the Midsummer night dream â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all in swathes of silk, taffeta and sheer fabric.
Key Trend directions... Stripes are back Sailor blue and white bags, shoes, long dresses and skirts.
Bohemian chic From multicoloured flowers to floral skirts, dresses and psychedelic kaleidoscope coloured t-shirts.
Dolce & Gabbana Epitomised the Darling Buds of May heralding heady summer days, with blossoming romance!
Candy coated pop colour Think blazing yellows, fuchsias, lollipop pinks and limey greens.
Investment Pieces YSL long sleeved blouse in this season's cobalt blue Viktor & Rolf's tailored white shirt Balenciaga's oxford shoes or Chloe's ballet flats Chunky gold bracelets Large versatile shopper totes Comme Des Garcons cashmere emblem sweater for those slightly chilly evenings Skinny black pants Camel jacket and blazeg Aviator sunglasses
Chanel Karl Lagerfeld matched the Grand Palais of Paris for Opulence and theatre! +'
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Marc Jacobs Think 1979 boogie nights in summer. Marc was hotter than a studio 54 dance floor! And last and certainly not least::
Prada: Muicciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s women were all in candy girl brights epitomising this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colour blocking trend! A quick lunch at Brasserie Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Avenue - and then a smooth train ride back home to Amsterdam with this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steals! Creeping into bed, looking out from the glass panelled windows into the waters of Ij...gently falling sleep with a wry grin on my face...Mmmmh, we Love SUMMER!
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Marlene Naicker is Founder and Creative Director of Muldooneys - London. The brand Muldooneys is renowned for its luxury leather accessories, notably handbags, designed for sophisticated, independent, fashion concious women.
the Unassuming Kate and Laura did it again with their Midas touch collection - in GOLD! +(