SS25 blog cover

Spring Summer 2025 Trends – Seasonal Updates & What You Need to Know!

Posted on by Toni Carver

With sunnier weather on the way, it means a whole new range of colours in the shops, and new styles. If you want to feel confident in what you wear and you’re looking for help updating your wardrobe, then look no further.

My seasonal updates have been designed with you in mind. It’s not about following every trend, but about making the right choices that work for your colour type, your style, shape and lifestyle.

Why Invest in my Seasonal Updates?

You might be wondering if you need a seasonal update, especially if you’re not a follower of fashion.

The truth is, these updates aren’t just about trends. They help you to shop smarter, avoid costly mistakes, and wear what suits you.

I’ve done the hard work for you – researching the trends, styles and colours this season. It means you’ll save time and money with my colour and style advice.

I want to help you make informed decisions – it’s not about encouraging you to spend money on the latest trends! Instead, I want you to use the guidance to check your wardrobe, plan what you need to fill the gaps you’ve got in your wardrobe.

What’s included in the Spring / Summer 2025 Seasonal Update?

This season, I’ve put together a complete do-it-yourself guidance package. They are practical guides designed to help you navigate the season with confidence.

Spring / Summer 2025 Colour Trends Guide

Your go-to guide to help you shop your key colours this season. Based upon my research, there’s seven colours for each dominant colour type. The guide fits inside your swatches to make shopping much easier.

On-demand Masterclass

A pre-recorded video presentation where I talk you through the colours and trends, what to look for and where you’ll find them. The video lasts 35 minutes which you can watch in your own time.

Six ‘Shop the Look’ Guides

Ready-made shopping guides tailored to each dominant colour type, so you can shop the latest trends in your colours. There’s over 60 garments I’ve found in each guide, with links so you can shop the new season trends.

Exclusive Pre-Launch Offer

Before the official launch on 1 April, my waiting list subscribers get first access with a 5-day exclusive pre-launch offer and discount.

If you’re on the list, keep your eyes on your inbox for an email from me on 27 March! If not, now’s the time to sign up and be the first to access the update. Register your interest in ‘seasonal updates’ and join the waiting list here.

How the Spring Seasonal Update Helps You

I’ve designed these seasonal updates based on feedback from clients who want to feel stylish, shop smarter, and make the most of what’s in their wardrobes.

These updates are perfect if you:

  • Know your dominant colouring type and want to discover which colours are trending this season for you.

  • Are short on time and prefer having an expert do the hard work for you — with ready-made outfit ideas and direct shopping links.

  • Find shopping overwhelming or uninspiring and need a clear, simple guide to help you focus on what really works for you.

  • Are stuck in a style rut and need fresh ideas to feel confident again.

  • Want to make smarter purchases that will work with your wardrobe and suit your shape, lifestyle, and colours.

  • Make your own clothes but still want to feel stylish and up-to-date in what you create.

With my seasonal updates, you can gain practical, personalised advice to help you make the most of your wardrobe this season.

Join the waiting list to access the exclusive pre-launch offer.
Watch the masterclass and download your guides to get inspired about what to wear.
Use the tailored guidance to check your wardrobe, shop smarter, and feel fabulous this spring.

Pre-launch starts on 27 March — the full update launches on 1 April. I can’t wait to help you embrace spring in style!

spring colour trends blog

How Colour Trends Evolve (and What It Means for Your Wardrobe)

Posted on by Toni Carver

Just like fashion and styles, colour trends come and go. Some colours dominate one season only to disappear the next, while others make frequent comebacks. Understanding which colours work best for you will help you make more informed choices and embrace the shades that complement you each and every season.

How do colour trends evolve?

A variety of factors influence the colours we see each season:

  • Cultural, Social, and Psychological Influences – Major global events, movements towards sustainability, and a sense of nostalgia (90’s revival anyone?), all impact the colours that feel ‘right’ at any given time. Different colours carry different meanings across cultures, and trends will vary depending on the continent or region you’re in.
  • Pantone and Fashion Forecasting – Organisations like Pantone predict seasonal colour trends in advance, setting the tone for both London and New York Fashion Weeks. You might have seen ‘mocha mousse’ making its mark this year (you can revisit the details here).
  • Runway and Designer Influence – High fashion designers and the catwalk often set the tone for what we see trickle down to high street fashion. These runway colours often become mainstream in the following seasons as they’re adapted for the high street.
  • Retail and Consumer Demand – Shops pay close attention to what sells! When a colour proves popular, you’ll see it making repeat appearances in upcoming seasons.
  • Technology and Innovation – Advances in fabric dyeing techniques and sustainability initiatives also shape the colours, and the styles we see.

What colours will I find this spring?

There’s some brighter colours emerging from the rich and berry-like shades we have seen lately, along with some subtle tones. Neutral colours are well represented this season (hello to ‘mocha-mousse mentioned previously!), alongside some earthy tones. I’ll be sharing the key colours (and the trends) you can expect in my seasonal updates out on 1st April – register here.

Having your finger on the colour-trend-pulse doesn’t mean buying and wearing every ‘on-trend’ colour! Adopting those which suit YOU will make better purchases in the long run, and which you can wear each and every year!

Will I be able to find ‘my’ colours?

Colour analysis is the process of determining which shades complement your skin tone, hair colour, and eye colour. When you wear the right colours for you, your complexion looks healthier, your eyes appear brighter, and your overall appearance is more polished. Therefore, finding ‘your’ colours is naturally a concern you may have!

With up to 48 colours in your set of swatches, you will be able to find some of them! This spring / summer 2025 season, I’ve picked out seven key colours that you’ll be able to find for each of the six dominant colour types (Check out the SS25 Colour Trend Guide available from 1st April)

Shopping for your colours can be effortless and help you to avoid impulse buys that sit unworn in your wardrobe because they don’t suit you. Mixing and matching outfits becomes far easier when your wardrobe consists of complementary shades that suit you and work together in harmony. (The ‘shop the look‘ guides contain over 30 garments that suit your colour type and are available from 1st April)

The key is knowing how to choose shades that work for you and your colour type.

How can I make the trends work for me?

The secret to working with seasonal colour and style trends is about adapting and tweaking them to work for you, rather than adopting wholesale:

  1. If an ‘on-trend’ colour doesn’t suit you, look for a version that’s better suited to you, or consider where you wear it and the fabric.
  2. Use accessories like scarves, shoes, or jewellery to give a nod to a trend without overwhelming your look.
  3. Pair on-trend colours with your neutrals for an effortless update.

Spring / summer 2025 trends

My seasonal updates are available from 1st April. Register your interest in ‘seasonal updates’ and gain exclusive pre-launch offers five days ahead of the official launch.

Join the wait list here.

 

SS25 coming soon video introduction

Spring Summer 2025 Seasonal Updates – coming soon

Posted on by Toni Carver

Spring is on the way, which means fresh new colours, fresh new styles and fresh new trends. But, how do you know that what will actually suit you?

More and more people are wanting to make better choices with their clothes and would rather not waste money on garments that they never wear. I’m here to help you navigate the new season colours and trends to help you make better, more informed decisions with my latest seasonal updates. Watch my video on YouTube for a brief introduction to what’s available and how I can help you this season here. Or, read on for a summary.

Why Seasonal Updates Matter

Even if you don’t follow fashion, or have a big budget to spend, keeping up with the seasonal changes can help you to make more confident style choices. It’s not about being trendy or a fashion victim, but finding what works for you easily, so that you can feel great in what you wear.

Currently, there’s a lot of pinks and greens in the shops. And of course, the good news is that everyone can wear pink and everyone can wear green! But what specific shades are out there that will work for you?

Equally, there’s a variety of styles and trends out there, so how do you know what to invest in? And, what do you have in your wardrobe to style up for the new season?

Introducing the Seasonal Updates

If you’ve already had your colours done through a colour analysis consultation (with me or not), then you’ll know what your colouring type is and the type of colours that suit you best. But, I’ve made it easy to focus on the key colours that you’ll find for your dominant colouring type with my new Colour Trends Guide. 

I’ve been able to identify seven key colours for each of the dominant colouring types that you’ll be able to find this season. It’s so easy for you to focus on adding that fresh new colour to make your wardrobe work better for you. Plus, it fits neatly inside your colour me beautiful swatch wallet.

My Recorded On-demand Masterclass is a deeper dive into the colours and styles you’ll find in the shops and online. So, if you’ve been wondering about what actually suits you, then the masterclass is where it’s all happening. It’s a pre-recorded video which I talk you through and show you my slides of the colours and trends in the shops which you can watch in your own time. It lasts around 30 – 40 minutes and you can watch it as many times as you like! Essentially, I’ve done the hard work for you!

Also returning this season is my Shop The Look shopping guides. These give you an instant seasonal outfit transformation and inspiration, which are tailored to your dominant colouring type.

There are six Shop the Look books available, perfect for you if you know your colouring type to allow you to focus on the colours that will suit you this season, in the latest styles that I’ve been able to find for you. It’s like having a mini-me on hand and in your pocket / phone!

Pre-launch offer

You’ve not got long to wait! The official launch is 1st of April, but there is a pre-launch opportunity to get your hands on the guides five day before the official launch.

This pre-launch offer is only available if you are subscribed to receive my emails and have registered your interest in ‘seasonal updates’. If you have, then you’re on the waiting list for this season’s guides and you’ll receive an email from me on 17 March with an exclusive offer. You’ll get exclusive discounted access for five days prior to the official launch ahead of everybody else.

This exclusive access is only valid for five days and provides a discount against the Colour Trend guide, On-demand Video Masterclass and Shop The Look guides.

If you don’t sign up, or you miss out on the offers, you’ll need to wait until the 1st of April to get your hands on the seasonal update material for spring summer 2025.

My seasonal updates are an easy way for you to be able to make informed decisions when you’re shopping, using my expertise as a colour and style consultant and update your wardrobe with ease this spring summer.

Join the wait list

Register your email, select ‘seasonal updates’ and, you’ll get your exclusive pre-launch email and discounts on 27 March.

Sign up here.

 

How to wear the latest trending colour: Burgundy

Posted on by Toni Carver

I’m sure you’ve noticed that the colour burgundy is having a real moment right now.

If you’ve got a much lighter look to your appearance, you would rightly be wary about it, because it sits in the medium to deep range of colours. This means that it can often be too strong a shade for you to wear successfully, without looking too washed-out.

Last week, I talked about the colour traps people fall into – buying things just because it’s in the shops. But, it really is worth remembering that if it’s not YOUR best colour, or it doesn’t suit your style or it doesn’t suit your shape, it could be a purchase you later regret.

There’s more than one version of a colour

Think winter berries and wines and you’ll have an idea of the different shades and tones you’re likely to find.

Fabric can appear to alter the appearance of a colour too (consider a satin blouse versus a fine knit jumper), and you’ll realise you can make better shopping decisions.

With my recent seasonal update for clients, I showcased a range of colours they could expect to find this season for their colouring type. I’ve already done the hard work, so I know there’s other colours you’ll find! Sometimes, you have to dig a little deeper to get the right ones for you.

When adding this (or any) colour to your wardrobe, consider if it works with what you already own. After all, there’s no point buying something for the sake of it! I’ve got lots of claret and damson already in my wardrobe to choose from without needing to buy anything specific this season just because it’s a ‘trending’ colour! Being able to make more informed decisions means that you’ll make better choices and keep things longer because you know they’ll suit you and work with what you already have.

Once you’ve had a Colour Analysis Consultation, it’s easy for you to know the shades which are right for you simply by checking your swatches!

If you haven’t had a colour analysis, you’ll need to select wisely or the colour could wash you out.

Five ways to wear ‘burgundy’

  1. Check what the impact of the colour is against your features – is it casting a shadow, or making you look tired?
  2. Keep the colour away from your face if you’re not certain – skirts, trousers, jeans and boots work just as well and still give a nod to the trend.
  3. Opt for the colour in a print as this can be more forgiving (especially if it’s mixed with colours which do flatter your features)
  4. Go for accessories – there’s lots to choose form this season from footwear to bags.
  5. It’s also a great option for makeup – think eyeshadows, lipstick and nails!

burgundy shades of colour me beautiful makeup

 

On the latter point, in this image there is a selection of makeup shades which I’ve picked out in this colour grouping.

They’re all available from the studio as well as online and have been produced for Colour me Beautiful to suit your colouring type.

The items featured are:

Damson eyeshadow, aubergine eye pencil, russet lip pencil, sheer nutmeg lipstick, sunset lipgloss and mahogany lipstick. They won’t all suit you the same of course (because it’s the same ‘rules’ for your makeup colours as it is for your clothes). Do ask if you need any advice.

You can browse online here: https://colourmebeautifuldirect.co.uk?aid=C564 (Affiliate link)

 

With all colours, it’s about understanding your own look and how to wear colour in the most flattering way. That’s one of the benefits to having a colour analysis!

Let me assure you that I’m not the colour police….or some crazy 1980s-wacky-colour-combo-kind-of-gal. But I will show you the impact of colour and how to wear the shades which suit you during a consultation.

Find out more here: https://www.tlcstyleandcolour.co.uk/services/colour-analysis-consultations/

Ready to get started on your colour journey? Book your appointment now!

Gift vouchers are also available!

Creating an autumn capsule wardrobe

Posted on by Toni Carver

The leaves are falling which in my mind means that autumn is officially here!

Having recently released my autumn/winter seasonal updates with the colours and styles that suit you this season, I was inspired to create some new looks.

During my colour and trend workshop, I illustrated a number of items I’d found on the high street for each dominant colouring type. Because you’re bound to have things you can re-wear already, I also used items from my own wardrobe too. This is something I’ve been illustrating for a while now as I know how beneficial it can be to help you create new looks from things you already have. It’s likely that you’ll have something which ticks off a new season ‘trend’ already, so it’s simply about re-wearing and restyling it!

There’s some gorgeous colours (yes, for EVERY colour type!), and some returning trends this season.

Using some of the items from my workshop, I’ve put together a collection of autumn outfits. Let’s call it an autumn capsule wardrobe!

From 22 items, I’ve created 12 outfits which I’ve featured in a video on my Youtube channel.

It includes footwear and outerwear, but not jewellery.

Whilst there’s just 12 outfits, there’s many more combinations that could be made. How many can you make?

I’ve detailed the items and combinations below, but do head on over to the video to see all the looks featured: https://youtu.be/OAleEmYO-vs

Outfit 1

  • Pink fluffy jumper – mine and old Laetitia Mae
  • Brown faux leather skirt – new from M&S
  • Wine leather knee boots – mine and old Sergio Rossi

This new M&S skirt has been heavily featured on TV and their website. There’s a matching vest top too, but in true autumn style, I wanted to add warmth and jazz it up for a different style personality. Styled with my fluffy jumper, I’d just need to add a necklace. The jumper was featured on the blogs a few years ago: six ways with one top.

My long boots were good as the skirt falls below the knee. The boots I’ve had for years and coincidentally are in a burgundy tone which is very popular this season.

The skirt is faux leather and it feels soft. It’s a great fit too and comfortable and loose. The style is more of an a-line and it’s not hemmed, but a clean cut line.

 

Outfit 2

  • Animal print sweatshirt – mine and old TU
  • Brown faux leather skirt – new from M&S
  • Animal print brogues – mine and old Clarks

Whilst the first look was definitely more out-out, I wanted to opt for a more casual look.

Dressing down the skirt with a sweatshirt, cosy jumper, or fine knit sweater achieves this look.

I’ve opted for a clash (which isn’t for everyone!) with my animal print brogues, but you could try a pair of trainers to keep the casual vibe or other flat shoes to suit you.

Outfit 3 and 4

  • Burgundy satin skirt– mine and New Look last year
  • Claret Blouse top – mine and old Hobbs
  • Wine leather boots – mine and old Sergio Rossi
  • Pink Tweed Blazer – mine and old Ness

Burgundy is a shade which is everywhere at the minute. It sits in the medium to deep range of colours, so anyone with a lighter look will find it can be too strong for them. There’s more than one shade of burgundy after all! Think winter berries, wines and you’ll have an idea of the different shades and tones of the colour which will suit you.

I already had my versions of burgundy in my wardrobe, so I’ve simply combined them together for these next two outfits.

This skirt was featured in my 2023 autumn/winter seasonal update and I couldn’t resist adding it to my wardrobe! I shared some styling tips last year: here, but this top wasn’t one of them!

 

You’ll still find  some satin skirts this time round, but if you did invest in one previously, dig it out and wear it again this season! Satin can be unforgiving showing lumps and bumps when tucking in, but this can be remedied in styling (care whilst tucking), or choosing the right finishing hemline.

Worn with my leather boots again to achieve an all over colour drench effect. You can easily style it down with trainers or ankle boots and a more casual top or jumper.

For the fourth look, I chose my pink tweed blazer to add another layer.

This would smarten up a more casual top as well. Opt for another style of jacket like a biker or denim if you have one instead.

Both these looks have no new items, just restyling exactly what I have to make it feel more up-to-date.

 

Outfit 5 & 6

  • Mole jumper dress – new M&S
  • Black belt – mine and Michael Kors (came with a dress)
  • Black leather-look leggings – mine and old M&S
  • Black Chelsea ankle boots – mine and old from Germany
  • Pink Shell lip gloss – mine but available from Colour me Beautiful
  • Burgundy Vegan Handbag – new H&M (in store)
  • Claret quilted down coat – mine and old Barbour

This jersey funnel neck jumper dress screams autumn style and isn’t too clingy. Gorgeous shade in mole and most like pewter in your colour swatches. A great staple item which can be worn with tights or leggings.

I paired it with my high waisted leather-look leggings from M&S last year, which I’ve worn on repeat! Available again this season but only in black and bitter chocolate, though I did find some navy ones in an outlet store.

Add ankle boots, a pop of lip colour and this amazing handbag in the trending colour of the season from H&M to finish the look!

For a truly warm layer, simply add a coat. My claret quilted down coat is an old favourite which I’m wearing again this season from Barbour, even though it’s a few years old.

A warm and stylish coat is a must for British weather and this coat is still going strong. Lots of quilted and padded styles currently too if you need an update and do check the charity shops too. If you want to avoid the oversized or Michelin-man look, opt for one with a belt.

I’ve switched the Chelsea boots for my long leather boots (seen in the video) with the same M&S jumper dress but lost the belt for another look.

Swap the leather-look leggings if they’re not your thing for normal leggings or thick tights.

 

Outfit 7 & 8

  • Animal print denim shirt – new Next
  • Black leather-look leggings – mine and old M&S
  • Black Chelsea ankle boots – mine and old from Germany
  • Denim jacket – mine and old M&S.

This shirt is slightly oversized for me but demonstrates a relaxed style which could be dressed up or down.

A different take on denim is to opt for colour, or pattern in this case from Next.

Whilst I’ve paired it with my leather look leggings, you could opt for jeans, trousers or a skirt!

If denim on denim scares you, or you dislike mixing your denim blues, choosing coloured denim is a great alternative and adds layers for an autumn look. Denim jacket featured is mine and old M&S.

Outfit 9 & 10

A shacket (a shirt-jacket) style is a good layering piece, although this is very oversized for me. Shackets have come and gone through various seasons, so if you’ve got one, dig it back out to wear it again.

Kept casual with cosy jeggings from M&S in burgundy, which really do feel super cosy and comfy and worn with a sweatshirt. Swap out the sweatshirt for a jumper, or leggings for jeans and it’s an easy off-duty look.

Outfit 11 & 12

  • Warped animal print mesh dress – mine and old Oliver Bonas
  • Wine leather boots – mine and old
  • Purple coat – mine and old M&S
  • Checked fringed scarf – mine and old Hobbs

Animal print doesn’t have to be traditional!

This style of animal print I find much easier to wear and is an old fave from Oliver Bonas. Paired with my long leather boots, I’ve also worn it with ankle boots and trainers and sandals.

For the final look, complete by adding outer layers, my old M&S coat and checked fringed scarf from Hobbs.

 

All these looks feature the trends I’ve highlighted in my seasonal updates which are available here: https://www.tlcstyleandcolour.co.uk/product-category/seasonal-updates/

A new season doesn’t have to mean a new wardrobe – the best place to start is what you already have!

I hope the outfits from my own wardrobe combined with something new this season has inspired you to check your own wardrobe first! Do watch the video on YouTube here: 

Understanding what suits you saves you time and money in the long run as you’ll build a wardrobe of items, capsule or otherwise. It means you can style up or down, filling any gaps you’ve identified each season.

Just see how many new outfits you can make from what you’ve already got – I bet you’ll surprise yourself!

Colour and style consultations are available to book to give you the clarity you need to build a wardrobe that works for you.

 

Autumn / Winter 2024: NEW Recorded On-demand Masterclass

Posted on by Toni Carver

I’m sure you’ve seen the new colours and styles in stores and online.

Take the drama out of shopping with my pointers on what suits you with my latest on-demand, recorded masterclass!

All the hard work is done for you with this 44 minute video. Learn the new colours and trends with examples all at your leisure with this masterclass.

It’s perfect for you if you already know your colouring type, prefer to browse in your own time, or you weren’t able to attend the workshop on 5 October.

Get inspired with what to wear this autumn. Here’s what you’ll find included in the recording:

  • – Seven key trending colours for each dominant colouring type (light, deep, warm, cool, clear, soft) this season
  • – A bonus colour if you know your secondary characteristic
  • – 15 London Fashion Week colours as predicted by Pantone® Color Institute and coded for each dominant colouring type
  • – Examples of where to find the key colours this season
  • – The styles and trends you’ll find and tips on how to wear them
  • – Examples of where to find these trends and what to search for in your wardrobe

Purchase it here:

These recorded seasonal masterclasses are part of a range of seasonal updates available to support you.

View the range of resources here: https://www.tlcstyleandcolour.co.uk/product-category/seasonal-updates/

Sustainable September: how to opt for quality, not quantity and fill the gaps

Posted on by Toni Carver

Have you been enjoying the theme in this month’s blogs? I do hope so!

Last week, I shared four things to do to start your autumn wardrobe preparation. Don’t worry – they’re totally easy to do with no skill as most of them are about thinking and looking! Revisit it here..

You’ve probably got the idea by now that ‘shopping’ your own wardrobe will save you money in the long run. Plus, it has a positive impact on the planet too.

Taking time to sort through your clothes will actually save you time too. Just think how long it takes you to get ready! When you’ve got a lot of clothes, you can’t see everything you’ve got. Or, what you do have, you don’t wear because they don’t fit or flatter you either.

How to organise your wardrobe

When I help clients with their wardrobes, I tend to categorise them into types, then colour. To me, this is logical and visual and it’s how my own wardrobe is organised. So, put your shirts together, t-shirts, trousers, jeans, skirts, dresses and so on.

Once in order, I’ll organise by groups of colours – reds together, blues together and so on. Often, you’ll find you have several of the same item. But, how many do you really need?

These are the contents of the average wardrobe for a (middle-class) woman in the 1940s.

I’m pretty sure it is substantially less than the average wardrobe today. It’s certainly less than I have.

Sure, availability and choice has increased, but so has over-consumption.

The trick is to balance what you need with what you have and fill the gaps. Use your personal colour swatches to help you identify any colour gaps as well as the style of clothes for how you spend your time.

If you can’t fill the gaps, you’ll end up buying more of the same things you’ve already got.

How many times have you seen an outfit on a mannequin, or on a model and bought it, only to discover that it doesn’t look the same on you?

Build, height, sizing, colouring and personality are all elements which make you; you. That’s before we even assess the fabric and cut of the clothes! When you understand what suits you, fits you and flatters you, only then will you be able to stop making costly mistakes.

Buying something because it’s the latest trend or in the sale without considering you, your wardrobe and your lifestyle, will often mean they languish in the back of the wardrobe until you donate them, or sell them online, at a loss.

Colour and style advice

Spend time researching what’s current (or attend my seasonal colour and trend workshop) to learn the new colours and trends to help you build a wardrobe of clothes that you love to wear. And, which suit you of course!

Try and recreate these looks from what you already have. During the workshop, I use my own clothes as well as new ones to demonstrate this, so if you need some inspiration, be sure to join us! It takes place on Saturday 5 October online, so you can join from the comfort of your own home. Get your ticket here.

I don’t believe in being a slave to fashion and spending a fortune on clothes. Like many of my clients, I just want to look and feel up -to-date in what I wear. Being able to make informed decisions and shop with intention helps because I understand what suits me and how to make things work.

Clothes in the right colour and style for you, that fit and flatter your shape, will always make better choices in the long run. Book a consultation if you need any help.

Those attending the workshop will receive my essential guidance and a copy of my new seasonal colour guide too. Alongside the live group workshop, I produce a suite of guides on the colours and trends that suit you, aimed at saving you time.

RECORDED VIDEO MASTERCLASS

The live event isn’t recorded, so if you can’t make it, I pre-record a video using the same presentation so you can catch up and watch it in your own time. I’ll share the latest colours and trends to look out for, with examples and some tips on if they flatter you. The video lasts 44 minutes.

AUTUMN/WINTER 2024-25 COLOUR TREND GUIDE

This guide fits inside your colour me beautiful colour swatch wallet to guide you when shopping. It includes seven key colours for the autumn and winter season for each dominant colouring type (using the tonal colour analysis system covered in my colour analysis consultations).

How to shop like a pro!

Posted on by Toni Carver

Do you love the thrill of finding a bargain? Whether that’s pre-loved or in the sales, it’s worth remembering that something is only ever a bargain if you actually wear it!

The key thing is to shop with intention.

Whilst shopping in the sales can be a great time to buy, if you end up buying more things you don’t need and don’t wear, the guilt will settle in quickly. Do remember that everything in the sale is because no one wanted to buy it at full price! Harsh, but true.

There’s often so many items available, especially online, that it can feel overwhelming so these tips are aimed at helping to save you time and money. You’ll also find me sharing tips in a 7 minute video on my YouTube channel – watch it here.

First, check your wardrobe

Before any shopping spree, the first thing I recommend you do is to check your own wardrobe. You may find things in there which you’ve forgotten about and haven’t worn since you bought them. You may also have things in colours that aren’t your best, so it’s worth remembering that they can be rescued. This is something I cover during your colour analysis consultation.

Essentially, you need to know what you have, where your gaps are and what you need. Have a plan and be clear on exactly what items you’re shopping for so you can actually save yourself time and money.

Here’s some questions to ask yourself before buying anything new:

  1. Is it the right colour for me?
  2. Does the style work for me?
  3. What occasions am I likely to wear it to?
  4. Does it flatter my body shape and fit my proportions?
  5. Is it comfortable to wear?
  6. What else can I wear it with?

As I always say, trends come and go and fashion isn’t quite so ‘new’. So, if there was something from the previous season which caught your eye, but you didn’t want to pay for price for it, then now is the time you may be lucky to pick it up in the sales. It’s also worth checking the pre-loved sites too.

What’s a ‘good buy’?

This will vary person to person, but something which you end up wearing time and time again. Broadly speaking, transitional items will take you through the different seasons meaning you get more £s per wear. Often they can be more classic, less ‘high trend’ and more timeless in the style or colour, so that it will also last through many seasons.

Accessories are the easiest and most cost-effective way to update any outfit, whether it’s a necklace or a pair of boots.

Neutral colours (grey, navy, black, brown, white) can be good to buy in the sales as they can make good investment pieces, such as a blazer or trousers. A neutral colour will always ‘go’ with any colour. Just remember the advice given in your colour analysis consultation.

Once you’ve had a colour analysis, shopping for colours which suit you becomes far easier. You really can wear your colours all year round and you’ll find that having a new colour this or next season can often fill a gap in your wardrobe for future seasons to come. I never struggle to find things for all colouring types, all year round.

The colours and trends which come through each season are therefore great opportunities to restyle things you already have, as well as update an existing outfit. I share the trending colours and styles twice a year, just take a look at the latest guides available here.

Shopping online and pre-loved

This can feel more challenging but the principles are just the same as a store!

You need to work a bit harder to find what you’re looking for, but it’s much easier than death by scrolling. The key is to use as many filters as you can to search. Select the size, category and colour and this will reduce the number of items. If you’re shopping pre-loved and you want to make sure it’s in tip top condition, simply search for those with the tags still on (BNWT – brand new with tags).

Help is at hand

If you would prefer someone to do the hard work for you, that’s where my seasonal updates and shopping trips come in. 

Twice a year I run my seasonal updates where you can join a workshop, watch my video, and get my shopping guides.

So, if you fancy a mini-me in your pocket, do check out my ‘shop the look’ guides as there’s one for each dominant colouring type. My recorded video masterclass takes you through the colours and trends in a 45 minute presentation and the latest colour trend guide fits inside your swatches which you can take out with you when you do go shopping.

These spring/summer updates are available until 30 September, then the autumn/winter updates will launch on 1 October. The live group workshop takes place virtually at 12pm on Saturday 5 October and tickets are available here.

 

Register your interest in ‘seasonal updates’ and join the wait list for an exclusive offer here and visit the current guides here.

NEW Spring/Summer 2024 Colour & Trend Seasonal Update Workshop

Posted on by Toni Carver

Sunnier days are coming, so I’m busy behind the scenes with my ‘Seasonal Updates’ to help you get your wardrobe ready for the next season.

I don’t believe in being a slave to fashion as trends do come and go. That said, colours change every season, so it’s the perfect opportunity to switch up your wardrobe. (Especially when you understand what suits you!).

Learning how to adapt these new colours and trends will help you create new outfits so you feel up-to-date rather than ‘fashionable’.

The spring/summer workshop takes place on the first Saturday of April (and October for Autumn/Winter). But, the new colour and trend guides are available from 1 April. Anyone registered on the wait list will receive discounted access to the guides prior to launch each season.

When is the Spring/Summer 24 workshop?

Saturday 6 April.

What time is it?

Starting at 12pm UK time, lasting 90 minutes.

Where is it held?

The workshop takes place online, via zoom. Once registered, you’ll receive a link to join the event online at 12pm.

What’s covered?

This season, I’ve got seven colours to share with you for each of the six dominant colouring types and 12 trends. I’ll share the Pantone colours from London Fashion Week which will be coded by colour types giving you even more colours to choose from!

Along with the trending colours and styles, you’ll also see examples of where you can find them too. You can expect me to raid my wardrobe again as I check these ‘new’ trends and show you how to style what you’ve already got. How many ‘new’ outfits can you make from things you already have lurking in your wardrobe??

Let me inspire you and guide you so that you can make informed choices on what suits you and help you shop with intention.

Do I have to know my colour type/style/shape/been to TLC Style & Colour to join the event?

Not at all! These workshops are open to everyone to find out the latest seasonal colours and styles to try out yourself.

How much are tickets?

£19.50 per person. This includes a link to join the live event and you’ll receive a summary of the colours and trends, a shopping guide, wardrobe checklist and discount voucher after the workshop.

Will it be recorded?

No. This is a live event. A recorded ‘on-demand masterclass’ is available to purchase from 1 April which illustrates the colours and trends covered to watch in your own time. Visit the colour and style update guides here.

How do I book?

Simply click below to secure your spot.

Is your wardrobe ready for spring?

Posted on by Toni Carver

Spring is on the way, so how is your wardrobe shaping up?

Like me, many of my clients aren’t slaves to fashion, but they do want to look and feel up-to-date. This doesn’t mean a new wardrobe every season though, but it could mean new inspiration and ideas adapting what you’ve already got. It can feel quite overwhelming, but knowing what suits you will help you to buy less and make better choices.

The temptation to buy something new is with us every day, but random and ill-thought through purchases can mean they languish in the back of the wardrobe, untouched and unworn which is when the guilt sets in!

Take a look at your wardrobe

If you rotate your wardrobe each season, these unworn items will be easier to spot. Ask yourself what the reasons are that you’ve not worn them to see if you should keep them longer. Previously I’ve shared a trick to help you identify the clothes you’re not wearing and what to do with them. Revisit this blog.

Whilst I don’t rotate my wardrobe every season, this trick means I’m constantly monitoring what I have and I can easily see what I’m wearing. Plus, I keep a list of specific things I need. Often, a new style or colour will come with a season which I can add to my wardrobe and keep outfits feeling up-to-date.

What to put on the list

Let’s say you have worn a t-shirt/sandals/boots/whatever to death, and you don’t feel like you can live without them. This likely means it’s a keeper and a core item in your wardrobe.

This isn’t an excuse to buy six of the exact same item! If you have a lot of the exact same thing in your wardrobe, you will get bored. Whether it’s jeans, blazers, Breton tops or flowered dresses – how many do you actually have time to wear? Only buy another if it’s to replace an already well-worn item!

On your list should also be items that you keep wishing you had to put an outfit together. It could be a wedge sandal or a nude shoe. A lightweight jacket for the not-quite-warm-enough evenings out. If you’ve got a classic style personality, you may want a bag to go with a pair of shoes, or a top to go with that skirt you’ve never worn! Putting them on a list creates a shopping list which helps you shop with purpose. This could be pre-loved, fabric to make your own garments or new spring finds.

What you’re not wearing often tells me more about your ‘style personality’ than you may realise. It’s understanding what does work for you and recognising when you can’t make it work. Sometimes, it’s time to let them go to someone who will wear them because it suits them rather than you holding on ‘just in case’. Might be worth adding them to your list of what not to buy too!

When to shop

There is no right or wrong time to shop. Ultimately, it boils down to what you need, when you need it. But, having a ready made list means that you can shop with purpose and you may pick something up in the sales, if you’re lucky!

Some clients prefer to shop early in the season and you may pick up just what you’re looking for. Other times, you might need to be more patient. A new season is a new opportunity for new colours, combinations and trends to update your wardrobe. This includes pre-loved too – as others clear out their wardrobes, you never know what nugget you’ll find.

Spring / Summer 2024 Updates

Each season, I do the hard work for you and scour the retailers to put together my seasonal updates. The spring/summer 2024 material will be available to purchase from 1 April (unless you’re on the wait list). The live group workshop will take place virtually on Saturday 6 April and tickets are available here.

This season, I’ve managed to narrow it down to seven colours for each dominant colouring type and 12 trends. Whilst trends do come and go, there’s definitely some repeats and something for everyone!

I’ve already begun gathering examples of where you can find the new colours and trends, because I know this inspires you to try something new and gives you ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to ‘shop the looks’ too.

This year, I’ll be raiding my wardrobe again picking out examples of the ‘new’ trends to show you how to style things up that you’ve already got to create ‘new’ outfits. You’ll see this and more during the live group workshop.

If you can’t make the live event, there will be a pre-recorded masterclass, and details will follow shortly. Join the wait list by registering your interest in ‘seasonal updates’.