Items featured in this photo: Parisian Black Wet-Look Skater Dress | Newlook // H&M Blouse | H&M // OASIS Sleeveless Utility Maxi Dress | OASIS // Black Feather Spike Earrings | Newlook // H&M Sunglasses | H&M // H&M Hat | H&M // H&M 5-pack eyeshadow | H&M // Miss Selfridge Black Double Strap Maxi Dress | Miss Selfridge // H&M Skirt | H&M // H&M Bag | H&M.When we think of summer we all instantly think of soft pastel colours and I have always found that I dislike them, and so this trend 'summer in the shade' in perfect for myself, I love wearing all black, I think it looks so great to wear completely black. We all understand that black attracts more heat which is in a sense the main reason as to why people wear it less in the summer, though if you stick to lightweight material as well as sheer it will be a lot easier to stand – plus we all know that we don't exactly have a boiling summer over here in the UK. If you're thinking this trend is too harsh for the summer, you can soften the look with different materials for example; using lace, pleats, ruffles. Also using the right accessories can instantly make a dark outfit seem lighter, also makeup can brighten out a dark outfit.When coming across this trend I fell in love with it, I have never been a fan of pastels or florals I just don't find that they suit me at all. But with the color black –which is of course my favorite colour, I find that it actually suits anyone. It's got an almost elegant feel to the color black as well as classy but also casual.This trend has been featured down the runway by designers such as; Stella McCartney, Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli's and has also been seen on the Vogue website in the 2013 Spring/Summer trends. It's a beautiful trend and definitely my favorite of them all.
