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Luxury fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends worth thinking about featuring Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada and more

The Spring Summer 2019 Fashion Trends You Can Actually Wear

Luxury fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends worth thinking about featuring Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada and more

HELLO SPRING

Your ultimate guide to the chicest spring summer fashion trends that you can actually incorporate into your wardrobe.

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Is it just me or is everyone extra excited about the spring-summer 2019 fashion trends? With fashion month drawing to a close, I’m feeling particularly inspired by all the fabulous street style to come out of Paris Fashion Week, especially with the way everyone has worked current fashion trends into their outfits. I am so excited to finally switch my wardrobe over to a new season, but to also share with you the fashion trends for spring and summer that are actually worth buying, wearing and rocking.

In my guide, you’ll find the trends that you can actually wear, from tie-dye to utility suits. Of course, it can be hard to visualise how to work these current it pieces into your everyday wardrobe, which is why I will also be providing tips and tricks on how to wear them, as well as some high street versions of the pieces that you can get your hands on! In addition to all the things listed here, bicycle shorts are still very much in trend but I am still refusing to wear them. Why you ask? Because I don’t think they suit my personal style. On that note, I wanted to share with you that as much as these things are all trending, you do not need to wear every single one of them if they don’t speak to you! Wear what suits you and what makes you feel good, not just because it’s a trend!

Luxury fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends worth thinking about featuring Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada and more

Calvin Klein, Dior, Stella McCartney

TIE DYE

Do you remember making tie-dye t-shirts in art class? I do, and I remember thinking, am I ever going to wear these in real life? Well, that time has finally arrived so thank you, Mrs. Gupta, for that lesson! It surprises most people to know how much I love tie-dye and I’ve already worn this trend to London Fashion Week!

Style Tip

To balance out your outfit, pair tie dye pieces with more tailored ones. For example pair your tie dye t shirt or hoodie with a tailored pair of trousers and kitten heels. 


Luxury fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends worth thinking about featuring Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada and more

Alexa Chung, Les Copains, Dior

BEACH BABE

When I say Beach Babe, I mean board shorts (the answer to bicycle shorts is finally back haha!), crochet, shell jewellery and bucket hats; the ultimate surfer vibe is here for spring and it’s time to tap into that inner zen. I particularly love this trend because you don’t need a lot to get the look! You can pick any of these pieces, like crochet or board shorts and immediately be in trend! Here are some of my favourites:

Style Tip:

Just like with tie-dye, wearing this trend is all about balance. Pair your board shorts with a beautiful short and kitten heels. Crochet is also a great feminine trend you can work into your outfit. 


Luxury fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends worth thinking about featuring Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada and more

Versace, No 21, Escada

NEON

Another trend I was surprised that I warmed up to was neon. You guys were loving my neon outfit for London Fashion Week and I have a post going live on how to wear neon everyday without looking like a traffic cone. This is one of those trends that may not stay around forever but it’s already made appearances on the fall-winter catwalks so if you’ve invested into it, don’t worry, it’s going to be here for a while!

Style Tip:

What I love about neon is that it’s actually quite fun to pair with other colours. You can colour block it in a a great way for example neon orange with baby pink and beige or neon yellow with blue jeans! 

Is it just me or is everyone extra excited about the spring-summer 2019 fashion trends?

Luxury fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends worth thinking about featuring Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada and more

Chloe, Rochas, Emporio Armani

STRAPPY SANDALS

This is one of the most elegant trends of the season I think, after the one below. I love a beautiful strappy sandal, especially because this style of shoe goes with pretty much anything, and at any occasion day or night. Now you know what I always say, investing in accessories is always worth it because accessories can last forever but if you don’t have the buck to put down just yet, I’ve linked to some high end and high street options of this trend.


Luxury fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends worth thinking about featuring Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada and more

Dior, Max Mara, Fendi

BEIGE TONES

I love a good beige moment; in fact, I wrote a whole post about how to wear beige as a brown girl right here. Although previously considered boring, beige looks are on fire right now with everyone sporting this incredibly classic trend. What I love about this trend is exactly what I just said, it’s classic. No matter how many beige pieces you buy this season and wear together, you can for seasons to come! Worth the investment for sure.


Luxury fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends worth thinking about featuring Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada and more

Chanel, Isabel Marant, Erdem

80’s VIBE

My favourite part of this trend is that its a carry-over from the previous season! When a trend goes on for more than one season you know it’s worth it! Bold shoulders and powerful silhouettes are always appealing so here’s an easy way to get the look with these pieces! This trend is all about being a boss and letting that shine through babe!


Luxury fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends worth thinking about featuring Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada and more

Alexa Chung, Zimmermann, Fendi

UTILITY

You know I’ve always been a jumpsuit girl; jumpsuits are the easiest way to create an outfit that looks so effortless and put together. Utility suits are seriously in style as are belt bags and anything else that screams utility. It’s a very easy way to get a cool girl vibe! Here are some of my favourite pieces and there will be more on this trend soon.

Style Tip

Cargo pants are something we all have in our closet, that or a bum bag. Both are easy ways to get this look! 

What trend are you most excited about for this season? Share with me in the comments!

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Fashion and beauty blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to create the perfect flatlay with fashion and beauty products

How To Create The Perfect Flatlay

Fashion and beauty blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to create the perfect flatlay with fashion and beauty products

LAY IT OUT

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When I started my blog, I was introduced to the flatlay. What started off as a simple layout of a few fun items has now evolved into one of the biggest Instagram sensations to hit your feed. All these years later, it’s stil going strong and is now also a regular appearance on my page as well. The response from you all to my flat lays have been overwhelming and after a lot of trial and error over the years, I’ve picked up some amazing tips to help you, my TSS family, get the dreamiest flatlay around. Traditionally a flat lay is exactly what the name suggests, a group of items laid out flat. Usually they are organised in a specific way and taken from above. This is not necessarily the case anymore! Of course those still work a treat, but now you can create more minimal versions or even “messier” versions of the same.

So, scroll down and enjoy my flatly tips! I would love to know what your favourite flatlay has been so far and what your special tips are!


Fashion and beauty blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to create the perfect flatlay with fashion and beauty products

START WITH A FOCUS

Make sure your flatlays are highlighting something specific. This could be a colour or shades you love (rainbow anyone?), a theme, your favourite bag, lipstick or simply your favourite things! This is always a great place to start. It’s always good to choose something that makes you happy, even if it’s your morning coffee or your newest flower arrangement. In this photo, it was all about my new Chanel lipsticks that I was trying out during my morning coffee to see how well they lasted!

A few other instagrammers who do an amazing job of this are Tara Milk Tea and Design by Aikonik.


Fashion and beauty blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to create the perfect flatlay with fashion and beauty products

CHASE THE LIGHT

Naturaly light always works better. It also creates soft shadows and does not distort the colours, I always gravitate towards spots with beautiful natural light. The best spot is always by a window or outside at a cafe table. You can even be really adventerous and do it on the sidewalk! I am known to create flatlays everytime we go out for a coffee or to an event. This photo was taken at the Jo Malone town house,

I think a huge misconception people have is that they can fix any photo with a filter. Yes, filters are an amazing way to express your aesthetic but don’t rely too heavily on a filter to fix the lighting in a shot, especially a flatlay!

It’s always good to choose something that makes you happy, even if it’s your morning coffee or your newest flower arrangement.


Fashion and beauty blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to create the perfect flatlay with fashion and beauty products

CHOOSE A BACKDROP

Keep your background simple! Textured tiles like marble work really well. Sometimes I like toa dd an addtional texture to my backdrop like a scarf or a knit for more dimension. If you decide to go for a bolder background, nake sure the pieces you use contrast the background and stand out enough. Also keep the items you choose simple! This photo was taken on a balcony. My backdrop had a lot going on with the beautiful buildings so I kept the items minimal.

Remember not to have too many points of focus if you are creating a more non traditional flatlay like this one!


Fashion and beauty blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to create the perfect flatlay with fashion and beauty products

USING THE GRID

Your iPhone camera has a grid that you can use as a guide to your flatlay. I never use a ruler (much to the contrary of what everyone thinks!) but instead I rely on the grid to help me make sure everything is aligned; perfect when you’re out for brunch, cause lets be real, pulling out a ruler would just be strange.

Remember that the grid operates on the rule of thirds so you want your focal points to be in line with the lines on the grid and the crosses between them.


Fashion and beauty blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to create the perfect flatlay with fashion and beauty products

THINK ABOUT COLOUR

Colours are super important, especially when choosing what goes in your flatlay. Choose colours that compliment each other. You can occasionally add pops of colour that act as contrasts (ex: all blue with a pop of orange! Think about opposing colours on the colour wheel). Essentially, make sure your colours go well together and don’at clash. Make it soothing on the eyes! In this photo the pink bag is my pop of colour and it goes well with the denim.

You are now fully geared and ready to conquer that flatlay you’ve been wanting to share forever. I think after all these tips that I’ve learnt over time, the most important one is to not be afraid of trial and error. Flatlays can take time and if you don’t get it right the first time, don’t worry about it. I usually move things around and take 500 shots before I get that one perfect one so be patient with yourself and always look for the beauty in the everyday around you.

Make sure to tag me in all your flatlay creations and use #TSSflatlay for a chance to be featured on my stories and blog! You’re going to want to get practicing, especially because I have a very special flatlay giveaway coming up next week! Stay tuned!

I hope you guys enjoy these special tips and tricks to creating the perfect flatlay.

Do you have any more questions about how to create a flatlay? Comment below and I will answer them!

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