(TREND WATCH) In Mint Condition

 One quick look at the runway for s/s 2012 and you’ll notice a certain color scheme popping up everywhere: pastels!  Pastels are set to be big for this next season, with mint & seafoam-y greens dominantly taking the lead. Here are 22 of my favorite top picks + a few fresh tips on how to wear these colors, too!

 

 

TREND WATCH: MINTY BLUES & GREENS

What you need to know: These super pretty colors are flattering to most and can range from from a yellowy-green to a bluer hue; those that have yellow or extremely fair undertones in their skin might want to stick with the bluer tones, while those with neutral or darker skin tones will often look best with the yellower hues. This isn’t set in stone, of course, but if you do choose the wrong shade you’ll know it immediately, as it can often make you look sick or sullen.  Having a tough time finding the right color for you?  Try  incorporating these colors into your outfits with in a more minimal way with handbags, belts, and shoes.

Minty blues and  greens pair well with tons of colors–from camels to rusts to oranges to dusty pinks, darker grays, yellows, and taupes.  My own  favorite way to wear it is with rusty orange and mustard yellow! This color is gorgeous and super feminine, so don’t be afraid to pair it with tougher/more masculine pieces as a fun balance, too.  Happy styling!

 

1. antipodum checker skirt via shopbop.com (shop it now) 2. aran sweater in pastel via ASOS (shop it now) 3. style deals fitted skinny jeans via forever21.com (shop it now) 4. pastel metal keeper skinny belt via ASOS (shop it now) 5. kara by kara ross linear scale earrings via charm and chain (shop them now) 8. mint wrap waist pintuck dress via miss miss selfridge (shop it now) 7. kg elsie pointed court shoes via ASOS (shop them now) 6. wending the shore dress via modcloth (shop it now) 9. leather and suede turnlock satchel via ASOS (shop it now) 10. blouse with knot collar via zara (shop it now) 11. valentino red houndstooth coat via neiman marcus (shop it now) 12. waffled cashmere zip sweater via jcrew (shop it now) 13. moroccan mint pocket skirt via shop ruche (shop it now) 14. sparkle & fade silky pleated blouse via urban outfitters (shop it now) 15. eugenia kim feather headband via netaporter.com (shop it now) 16. miu miu snake effect leather pump via netaporter.com (shop it now) 17. mint julep tank via free people (shop it now) 18. prophecy emma embellished chiffon top via asos (shop it now) 19. heritage 1981 embellished crop top via forever 21 (shop it now) 20. lauren merkin louise snake-print clutch via endless.com (shop it now) 21. red valentino lace short sleeve tee via shopbop.com (shop it now) 22. metallic stripes top via forever 21 (shop it now)