TRENDWATCH: FLURO + PASTELS

You may have noticed a few posts I’ve had now about my love for pastels. I’m a neutral sort of girl, so it should come as no surprise that I enjoy softer colors, especially paired with a hit of strong black. But the style that’s so very right now is toning down those florescents we’ve seen (for one too many seasons if you ask me) with (surprise surprise!) pastels…
nuevo estilo
And this room is the perfect example of how I like my pops of color – in little accents and pieces of art that stand out enough to make a statement but don’t steal all the attention. So I decided to break it down for all of us to figure out how we’ll be getting the look this spring for our wardrobes and our homes.
fluro + pastels coco+kelley
Colored denim will no doubt prevail again this summer, but I like the idea of investing in some greys and browns, and taking more risks on the accessories… which makes even more sense when designing a room and investing in furniture!
fluro + pastels coco+kelley room
Not all of us are born designers, but when you dissect a well-designed space (or well-designed ensemble for that matter) you begin to see how all the elements work together and can come up with a foolproof formula to execute it yourself. How do you think I get dressed in the morning!?

*resources: image via nuevo estilo; tom binns necklace, tank, denim and heels all topshop, belt asos; chair layla grayce, lilac shag at rugs usa, art by megan whitmarsh, tray at west elm, pouf at pieces inc

Cassandra LaValle

26 responses on “TRENDWATCH: FLURO + PASTELS”

  2. jeni

    Oooh, I am not the world’s biggest fan of pastels. My aunts always dressed me up in them, and I felt like such a baby.

    Your pairings look gorgeous though. Just a bit of bright, neon color up against a neutral! Really loving the belt and shoes as accents.

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  4. Nikki

    I LOVE that hanging artwork! It’s such a statement piece in the room!

    Nikki
    Fashionsonthefly.blogspot.com

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  5. null

    Fluoro accents neutrals are my favorite – I even used to use them in my classroom when I was a teacher!

    That necklace is ATD – love!

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  12. Jessica C.

    I really like how you broke this down from a photograph of an existing room to design inspiration for an outfit, and for an interior. Thanks so much for making it simple!

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  15. Lauren

    This is one of the best blog posts I have ever seen. Thank you so much for breaking it down and making being stylish seem so easy :)

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  25. Rachel Hazelton Interior Design

    The neon yellow and bright green is a gorgeous combo with neutrals. Great post. Reminds me of a Kelly Wearstler look. ;)

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About Cassandra LaValle

Cassandra LaValle is the founder and editor-in-chief of coco+kelley where she explores trends in fashion, decor and entertaining, highlighting pieces that exude classic design and glamour. As a designer, she consults clients across the globe on styling their homes and private events from her offices in Seattle.

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