Photo Love {Inspiration}: Pastel Power still going strong via Marie Claire Russia June 2012

June 11, 2012
I feel like I have a love/hate relationship with pastel colors every season.  Oh how I wish that blue were a bit more rich or hmm is the color too neutral?  But pastels still hold a steady place in my closet.  The light colors pair perfectly with the mood of spring – as the seasons renew, we also start to show more color and brightness (isn’t there a reason why mint has been such a strong seasonal color?)
Perhaps pastels remind me of myself as well.  I don’t always have to be bold and it’s ok that I am not the life of the party. But I can still be fun in a subdued way.  I am quite content being subtle and still make a bright statement as well (hmm paradox?, I don’t necessarily think so though!)
How do you make a subtle statement?
Have a lovely week!
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  • Katie June 11, 2012 at 05:06

    I have the love/hate relationship, too. Always end up getting sucked in though 🙂

  • Claire Kiefer June 11, 2012 at 06:38

    I’ve never been good at subtle. I can be so obnoxious sometimes! I’m always drawn to the wildest patterns, colors, sequins/glitter, etc. I have the opposite lesson to learn: subtle/muted can be beautiful, too! 🙂

  • caribbeanlivingblog.com June 11, 2012 at 07:18

    Such a cute photoshoot!

    I love pastels but can only really wear a soft blue or green, as I’m a redhead. Wish I could get away with more!

    Elly @ Caribbean Living

  • The Dainty Dolls House June 11, 2012 at 08:11

    Love those! I like pastels, but too much of it can simply be too much. I like to have rich, bright colours too!! xx

  • Annie June 11, 2012 at 10:22

    Such awesome photos – love her gorgeous red hair!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  • Debby Steele June 11, 2012 at 11:35

    Gorgeous pastels and gorgeous photography. xo

  • phiphis blog June 11, 2012 at 13:38

    pastels signal spring for me, so whether i intended to get something or not, i always do. they are just as fun to style as vibrant colours though. xox P

  • Beauty Follower June 11, 2012 at 13:47

    Beautiful shooting!

  • Kim June 11, 2012 at 13:51

    I love pastels on others but never felt I could pull them off with my skin tone. I try to make a bold/subtle statement with my accessories – shoes are a great place for me to add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral or monochromatic outfit. Have a lovely week 🙂

  • Bonnie June 11, 2012 at 14:25

    Pastel power! I love pastels. I like to wear a hint of pastel in an outfit when I want some color. I usually don’t deck myself out in pastel shades.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

  • MOSAMUSE June 11, 2012 at 15:26

    cute photos!!!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

  • Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird June 11, 2012 at 15:34

    I’m horrible at subtle lol. Oh well.

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE June 11, 2012 at 15:54

    I love pastels but I rarely wear them myself. Well I’ll wear yellow but that’s really about it. Not sure what that says about me… 🙂 I love the look on others though. xoxo

  • Punctuation Mark June 11, 2012 at 16:30

    Love all these beautiful colors!!!

  • Elle Sees June 11, 2012 at 19:07

    I’m still loving pastels in all forms

  • Kashaya June 11, 2012 at 19:15
  • ElsaD June 11, 2012 at 19:22

    Love the post and the images!
    As for the question, I think I am exactly like u: my personality is rather quiet, I am not a ‘here I am’ person. Yet, when it comes to make I fashion statement, I’m not that subtle. XOXO

  • Fashion Tales.... June 11, 2012 at 20:21

    I love pastel hues, of course wearing them in your own way helps. But, then again I tend to adore bold colours as well. Sometimes I make it subtle by minimal jewellery or jut having pastels in a top piece of clothing, instead of allover. Have a great Monday. -xo

  • Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle June 11, 2012 at 20:24

    I know what you mean but they can be really easy to wear, especially as a skirt or pants or accessory. Love the coat! Happy Monday!

    xo Mary Jo

  • Coco June 11, 2012 at 20:33

    I love pastels,I simply love them!!
    Coral pink, acquamarine blue/green, sage, sand, marshmallow pink >3
    Coco
    Pinktopping.blogspot.it

  • rolala June 11, 2012 at 22:27

    Ice cream colors totally make me happy and remind me of the warmer weather as well. I can’t seem to get enough of mint this season.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

  • Blond Duck June 11, 2012 at 22:39

    How cute!

  • Johanna June 11, 2012 at 22:46

    Ooooh I love this spread and I will forever love pastels…it’s all about mixing them right!

  • Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) June 13, 2012 at 18:54

    i love pastels. this spread is right up my alley! that blue swimsuit is definitely different (shade of blue). i would want something more with a punch also. 🙂
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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