Trend Tales-- Candy Colored Ice Cream

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The biggest, nay the grandest trend of 2012 is that of candy colored garments, shoes and accessories. From pastels to bright colors that pop, mix and match, color block or monotone they are truly a great way to inject character into your wardrobe.

Dior S/S 2012 Runway Show

Ralph Lauren S/S 2012 Runway Show

From Louis Vuitton to Dior, the fashion world is definitely digging these colors they are, to turn a phrase, the bomb.

Here are some fun ways to wear Candy Colors this spring and summer.

With Animal Prints

Coral-e your Ambition by lattes-n-lipstick featuring a chain bag

J Crew silk blouse, $100
Great Plains pleated skirt, $81
Chain bag, $76
Ann Taylor leather belt, $50
Essie nail polish, $8

Go Preppy with Color Blocking

Studded Rock... by lattes-n-lipstick featuring bright shoes

Quiksilver top, $55
Mango army jacket, £45
J.Crew cropped capri pants, $138
Studded shoes, $56
ASOS leather clutch, $54
Amrita Singh 18k jewelry, $100

Sorbet Anyone?

Sorbet anyone? by lattes-n-lipstick featuring a lime green dress

Dorothy Perkins lime green dress, $75
H M leather handbag, £13
Nicole Fendel Jewellery yellow gold earrings, 82 AUD
Bardot snakeskin belt, $9.98

Go Mod in Color

That Mod Skirt by lattes-n-lipstick featuring knitted jewelry

Dorothy Perkins embellished skirt, $35
Luichiny suede pumps, $90
Dorothy Perkins pouch bag, $17
Gorjana jewelry, $55
Knitted jewelry, $55
TNA beach top

In Pastels

Pastel Petals by lattes-n-lipstick featuring long sleeve lace tops

Oasis long sleeve lace top, $70
Miss Selfridge blazer, $70
Purple skirt, $45
Ichi green pants, €40
Nine West peep toe high heels, $69
Topshop pink bag, $72