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.

 

spring refresh blog

Spring Refresh: How to Add Colour to Your Wardrobe

Posted on by Toni Carver

As much as I love the cosiness of winter, there’s something refreshing about the arrival of spring. The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, and it’s starting to feel like the perfect time to shake things up in your wardrobe. After months of rich berries and browns, we’re now seeing splashes of brighter colours in the shops—and, let’s be honest, it can feel a little daunting to jump into something new.

But don’t worry! A few simple steps can help you ease into the new season and refresh your look with confidence.

Start Small with Accessories

If you’re feeling a bit hesitant about adding bold colours to your outfits, start small. Accessories are an easy way to inject a pop of colour without committing to a whole new wardrobe. Try swapping your usual neutral handbag for something vibrant, or experiment with scarves, belts, or jewellery in colours that make you smile. Footwear is another great way to add that springtime flair—suede trainers, red loafers, and fringed bags are all trending this season. Every spring, I recommend updating your accessories as a simple, instant way to refresh your look.

Embrace New Colours

Lighter colours are always a staple in springtime, and this season is no different. However, we’re also seeing a good mix of richer tones—think browns, beiges, and the Pantone Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse (read more about it here: How to wear Mocha Mousse – Pantone color of the year 2025).

If you’re unsure about wearing a colour that’s outside your usual palette, don’t feel the need to go all in. Keep it away from your face or use it in accessories. If you’re not sure if it’s the best colour for you, check what the impact is against your skin tone and features – flattering and brightening effects are what you’re looking for – not shadows or heaviness that can dull your features. Remember that a colour analysis consultation will give you clarity and certainty over the shades that suit you. No point wearing a colour just because it’s ‘on-trend’ if it makes you look like you need a blood transfusion!!

Pair with Neutrals

If you don’t feel too confident combining your colours, the trick is to balance them with your usual neutrals. A coloured top can look stunning when paired with your favourite jeans or neutral coloured trousers. Keeping it simple ensures you stay comfortable and stylish without feeling overwhelmed by too much colour. Neutral colours can see you through many seasons—think staple items like shoes, bags, coats, blazers, and trousers, which you can wear with pops of colour. Or, you may prefer to swap it round and have neutral coloured tops and bottoms and add colour pops through your shoes, coats and bags.

Spring Trends

Remember to register for my ‘seasonal updates’ to gain exclusive pre-launch offers and join the wait list. Register here

What to wear this spring

Posted on by Toni Carver

You don’t have to be a slave to fashion to look and feel up-to-date in what you wear!

Often, it may be some new inspiration you need. Or, some ideas adapting what you’ve already got. But, it isn’t always a brand new wardrobe! So, if you keep making random and ill-thought through purchases which languish in the back of the wardrobe, help is at hand!

Twice a year, I do the hard work for you with my ‘Seasonal Updates’ for you to learn what’s out there to suit you, and where you can find it – there’s something for everyone!

Make informed decisions, shop with intention and stop wasting money on things you won’t wear! Here’s what’s available and how I can help summarised below. I’ve also recorded a video which you can watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/u_ObU7YbWhY

Who are the seasonal updates for?

Quite simply, ladies who want to feel good and look stylish. Too many people have too many clothes they don’t wear which don’t suit them!

More specifically:

– If you already know your colouring type, you’ll learn the colours you can expect to find this coming season. Ideal if you’ve identified certain colour gaps in your wardrobe from your palette, or you need to invest in a specific colour or style.

– You want to feel up-to-date in your clothes. I’ve picked out the trends to look out for and how to wear them. This way, you can introduce them, or adapt what you already have in bringing them up-to-date so you can feel more confident in your outfits.

– A dislike for shopping, or feel overwhelmed by choice. I’ve already done the hard work scouring what’s available to make it easier for you to shop for specific items you’ll need and wear.

– You’re short on time, as I’ve done the hard work to make it easy for you to shop for specific items with my guidance.

– You’re an impulse shopper and keep buying clothes without purpose or because it’s there/cheap/available. You may already have something similar in your wardrobe and with my guidance, you’ll know what to look for and have ideas to style it different! These seasonal updates will also help you focus on the items you need to stop you buying more clothes you don’t need and won’t wear.

– Lacking inspiration and confidence. Sometimes you get stuck in a rut and need some help getting out of it.

– You make your own clothes and need some inspiration on styles or new designs you could try your hand at yourself.

What’s available?

A suite of support all guiding you on the colours and trends to suit you to save you time.

Spring/Summer 2024 Colour Update Guide

This guide has had an update to the design this year. It’s still a handy-sized guide to pop in your handbag, but it’s now slimmer, so it fits inside your colour me beautiful colour swatch wallet! (sneak peak in the video above!)

You’ll find the key colours for spring/summer 2024 organised by dominant colouring type (using the tonal colour analysis system which you’ll learn during your colour analysis consultation) to help guide you when shopping.

There’s seven colours for each of the six colouring types which includes three neutrals this year, making it easy to focus on updating your wardrobe this season and fill any specific colour gaps you’ve identified from your palette.

Between April and September, you’ll get a copy with all colour and style consultations.

Live Workshop – Spring/Summer 2024 Colours & Trends – Saturday 6 April 12pm

The next live group workshop takes place virtually on Saturday 6 April at 12pm and lasts around 90 minutes.

During this workshop, you’ll be guided on the latest colours, trends and where to find them. I’ll show examples I’ve found on the high street, plus I shop my own wardrobe too! All aimed at inspiring you to style up and wear what you’ve got so you only buy what you need. Get your ticket here.

Recorded video masterclass

If you can’t attend the live event, my pre-recorded video masterclass is for you so you don’t miss out!

I’ll share my presentation and guidance during this 45 minute pre-recorded video which you can watch in your own time. I’ll talk you through the latest colours and trends, with examples inspiring you in how to wear them.

Shop the look guides for each colouring type

I received some fabulous feedback on these new guides last season, so they are back for SS24 bigger and better!

There’s a ‘shop the look’ for each dominant colouring type and ideal if you know your colours to make shopping the new season colours and trends a breeze.

Each guide features a range of garments, including accessories. There’s over 40 items I’ve picked alongside stylist notes and links to each retailer website to buy.

When are the seasonal updates?

The spring/summer update guides will be available to purchase online from 1 April and the live workshop takes place on 6 April. Tickets to the workshop are available to buy here.

If you’re shopping the sales or pre-loved and missed the previous Autumn/Winter update, these are reduced whilst stocks last. Colour and style guides are available here.

Early access at a discount is available, but only if you join the wait list. Subscribing to a waiting list means I can make you an exclusive offer. The offers aren’t available outside of my email list (ie I don’t offer them anywhere else). So, if you’re not on the list then you don’t get this access. Joining the wait list means you’ll get 5 days exclusive access ahead of general sale at an exclusive discounted price.

To qualify, you need to be subscribed, select ‘seasonal updates’ as an interest and still be opted in by the time the offer email comes around. On 27 March, you’ll receive an email with your exclusive pre-launch offers. Register your details here on the wait list.

How will the seasonal updates help you?

Money doesn’t buy style, knowledge does.

I’m often told my guides stop you making the same mistakes and buying more things you don’t wear/don’t suit you. Having a colour and style expert find items you wouldn’t normally choose yourself actually saves time (and money)! Inspiring you and providing ideas for things you already have stops you wasting money on clothes you won’t wear and don’t need. Using my seasonal updates makes you more aware of what’s already in your wardrobe that you can re-wear again and again too.

Having a colour and style consultant do the hard work for you, stops you scouring the internet and the high street as I’ve gathered the colours and trends, who they work for, where to get them and how to wear them. You just need to choose the format which works best for you!

As a reminder:

  1. A summary guide of the key colours you’ll find this spring/summer 2024 for each dominant colouring type.
  2. Shop the Look guides for each colour type which features links to the retailer websites with style and fit notes from me too.
  3. Recorded on-demand masterclass which is pre-recorded showing you the colours and trends in the shops and tips on how to wear them and who they suit. The video uses the same slides I use in the live group workshop.
  4. 90 minute live group workshop, showing you a presentation of the colours and trends plus what examples I’ve found on the high street. Tips on how to wear them, who they suit and making them work for you. I’ll also show you examples of the ‘new’ trends I’ve found in my wardrobe which I’ll be re-wearing to inspire you to check your wardrobe and style them up a different way.

How much are the seasonal updates?

The price ranges from £7.50 to £19.50 depending what you choose. It’s a cost effective way to tap into the expertise of a colour and style consultant! But, if you’d prefer something more personalised, do get in touch: toni.carver@tlcstyleandcolour.co.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Want to get your wardrobe ready for the new season?

Get your seasonal update here
how to wear yellow

Spring colours – how to wear yellow

Posted on by Toni Carver

I’ve been talking about colour and style trends lately as April is the month I introduce my seasonal updates. You can find more details here. Invariably, yellow always comes up as a discussion point.

Usually in spring, we see more yellow in the shops – perhaps because the sunshine and better weather is on the way.

I’m often asked how to pick the right shade of yellow and to wear it successfully which is the subject of this blog.

Different shades

If you haven’t had a colour analysis consultation then it can be much harder to get this right. You might have very little colour in your wardrobe or find it difficult to identify if a colour suits you or not. Try and experiment with different colours to identify the shades of colour that appear to light up your face (making you look brighter), and those that appear to dull or cast shadows onto your features (making you look tired or unwell).

When you’ve had your colouring type analysed, this task is much easier for you! You know your best shades of colour and you’ve got your own coloured swatches to refer to. These are a helpful guide when shopping but, bear in mind that fashion houses will create different dyes and mixtures. You may have even created your own colour if you regularly dye your own clothes! (visit this blog for my own colour experiment).

There’s never just one shade of a colour. Think of yellows and I’m sure you can think of two or three different shades; daffodil yellow, sunshine yellow and ice-cream vanilla immediately spring to my mind. Not every shade of yellow will look great on you. Just like every shade of blue, red or purple will.

If you’ve read this blog about colour analysis, I refer to an artist called Alfred Munsell. His system of colour categories helps to identify and describe colours and that there is more to colour than just, well, the colour.

Think about how you’d describe your features and how you describe colours. What are the words you use? This can help you focus on finding and identifying the right colour or combination of colours to wear.

For each core colouring type I’ve detailed some brief guidelines on choosing and wearing the shade of yellow which will compliment you the best.

Colouring types and combinations

how to wear yellowLights: Keep your look light and delicate wearing with similar light and pale shades. Think light primrose or buttermilk and wear with taupe. Try and avoid overpowering colours and high contrasting combinations. If you have a warm undertone then you may find yellow easier to wear.

Deeps: Your look is strong so make sure you add depth with your yellow such as a daffodil or ochre. Wear with a richer shade like navy to create some contrast and depth.

Warms: You suit many shades of yellow and will be one of the easiest colours to wear. Think mustard or primrose and wear with olive.

Cools: This won’t be a natural or easy choice as yellow undertones aren’t as flattering for you. Opt for an icy yellow with an element of coolness and wear with contrasting shades like grey. You may find it easier to wear away from the face so it’s not directly reflecting up onto your features.

Clears: You’ll always look your best in bright, vibrant colours so think canary yellow and team with strong, contrasting shades like red.

Softs: As your look is more softened, the same can be said of your colours. A yellow which looks like it has been faded by the sun will work even though it’s not in your swatches. Wear your colours tonally with similar mid-tone depth of shades like pewter. And, if you find it tricky, wear it away from your face.

I have previously recorded videos on how to wear colour including yellow. You can visit it here.

Knowing your colours

Understanding how certain colours and combinations make you look tired, pale or unwell whilst others make you look vibrant, healthy and younger can take time to establish. It’s often tweaking to a different shade of colour to suit you better.

When you have ‘your colours done’, you’ll gain a greater understanding and how to wear colour. By gaining this knowledge, it will help you to build a colourful, coordinated wardrobe which can be mixed and matched easily.

It really is life-changing so if you would like to book an appointment, get in touch with me: Toni.carver@tlcstyleandcolour.co.uk or schedule a call with me using the link at the bottom of the page.