+ 13 Collections: {Sorbets & Pastels} / 1

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Hello! Thank you for the warm welcome back! It's nice to know I've been missed and that good friends of the blog has been patiently waiting and supporting my return! You don't know how much that means to me - thank you again!

Right! We were talking about sorbets and pastels blowing the fashion world over, and how will that translate into our homes?

{Teatime - styling by Dietlind Wolf, photography by Thomas Neckermann | Spectrum via Fashionising | Vintage cabinet against lilac wall - styling by French Uyterlinde, photography Jansje Klazinga via VT Wonen | Lavoisier Pendant Lamp | Pastel Macarons - photography by Jessa Mae Photo | Diya Plum Block Print Cushion - Bungalow | Colourplay Easter - concept and styling by Dietlind Wolf, photography by Julia Hoersch}

It is quite intriguing to see how one trend evolves into another, some times predictable, other times catching us by surprise. These shades of sorbets we're seeing can most probably be traced back to last year's color-blocking, now taking on a lighter, softer but definitely still very powerful presence.

This new wave of pastels, however, shouldn't be confused with shabby chic, or baby boys and girls (baby blue, baby pink?); while paler shades can lean towards the feminine, there is nothing childish or overtly country cottage about this trend at all!

{Magdalena Frackowiak for Vogue Japan February 2012, via Fashioising | Teatime - styling by Dietlind Wolf, photography by Thomas Neckermann | Happy Spring by A Creative Mint}

One way of introducing sorbets and pastels into your style (interior or fashion alike), is to go for simple lines and shapes, not emphasising too much on patterns but rather allowing the colors to pick up on the forms and contours. And when unsure, start small, like a collection of vase, cushions, accessories in the same hue range, rather than splashing mint and blush too quickly across the entire home!

{Styling by Marianne Luning, photography by Anne de Leeuw for VT Wonen April 2012, via VT Wonen}

{Stellan Herner photography for Elle Magazine | Aldo Glasses - Anthropologie | Stark Paint Collection - photography by Geoffrey Sokol, via Elle Decor}

There is something quite interesting and fun about casting a new shade on an everyday, familiar form, like a chair, a wardrobe, a pair of jeans or even a pant suit. Albeit, like every trend, it won't fit everyone nor will it suit every home, but it is still fascinating to see how it can stand out or blend in with the way we live, and how well it is received.

What do you think?

Will share the mints and azures inspirations next round. Thanks for dropping by today!