Pastel party: a sweet summer of colors

Pastels are soft, light colors. They often appeal to childhood with their nuances full of tenderness and their poetic names (“baby pink”, “baby blue”, “chick yellow”, “lilac”…), and take their origin precisely… from color sticks used to draw!

Colors of Childhood

Pastels are soft and light colors. They often evoke childhood with their tender shades and poetic names (“layette pink,” “baby blue,” “chick yellow,” “lilac,”…), and they derive their origin… from the color sticks used for drawing! Soothing, pastels also evoke ideas of serenity, sensuality, wisdom, and innocence, making them timeless colors that are easy to wear. This is especially true in summer: their freshness tempers even the hottest atmospheres of the season…

And fashion in all of this?

We are confiding a secret to you: wearing pastel colors is much easier than one might think. Unlike brightly colored clothing, pastel pieces easily transcend trends and seasons... and one does not tire of wearing them as quickly. However, there is a rule to follow when choosing your pastels: be sure to select them based on your skin tone to enhance your looks through a play of contrasts and saturation. The advantage of pastels? They flatter all skin tones: they highlight tanned complexions and enhance pale skin, giving both a fresh and radiant appearance.

Specifically, pastel colors can be added to your look in touches (shoulder bag, earrings, mules...), or worn in a total look. For example, adopt the trend of oversized short/shirt sets in pastel shades, or mix several colors (lilac/yellow, emerald green/pale pink, baby blue/nude...) to master the art of color blocking (editor's note: the art of using color as a main element of a look). In any case, focus on the part of the body you wish to highlight, as pastel attracts the eye with its vibrancy!

Note: shades of purple (lilac, mauve...) have the particularity of flattering almost all body types! They soften the face and illuminate all skin tones. So, use them without moderation!