Cup of Daisies Styles

Remember how 'pink' was the IT colour that dominated most of the bleak winter chill, hence the 'pink coat' was one of the most sought after looks that came out of the season's most lust worthy item. Resembling shades of cotton candy floss dotted round catwalks and the streets, how could we all resist! Source: whowhatwear.com Source: LaurenConrad.com Well this season's new pastel on the block seems to be hues of sky blue and green. Resembling clear skies and the ocean, giving fashionistas alike the optimism to hope for an early Spring in the air. There's always a subtle allure with pastels during spring that is well contrasted from the dramatic attractions of rich colours like burgundy and royal blue for autumn/winter. The softness in pastels create a look of gentle elegance but be no fool, it has the power to make quite a statement, especially when styled with sleek black. Sources: Zara.com Inspired by the blues and greens, the Bird

Art prints in fashion are the next must-buy items on high street. Not only are they eye-catching at first sight (speaking about getting all the right attention), but also an extension of personal statements about the inner artist and fashionista. Coming from an artistic background myself, I'm instinctively drawn to unique prints and design when browsing through online or retail shops. If you haven't already spotted, there're quite a number of recurring arty motifs on dresses or skirts dotted around various high-street favourites, namely Zara and River Island (see below). Fashion has always been an extended relation to the art world; designers are the artists, garments are the artworks that translate the artists' vision and dreams. As buyers, I feel that we own a certain right to having chosen specific pieces of artistic statement pieces. They reflect our personal taste and for some, the inner values and persona we are individually.  Image courtesy of River Island

'Art in Fashion' is the next big trend! Inspired by English painter Graham Sutherland, J.W. Anderson's latest "pretty ugly" collection at London Fashion Week (LFW) 2014 offered an artful distortion of construction over unconventional palette. British designer, J.W.Anderson has once again created a collection to challenge the audience's take on art within fashion. Photo: Isidore Montag "In plebeian terms, if "pretty ugly" were a thing, Anderson nailed it. Citing English modern painter Graham Sutherland as a reference point, Anderson appropriated the queasy colour palette of alien green, murky mustards, watery browns, moss and greys from Sutherland's paintings onto his collection. Anderson went further by employing "ugly" fabrics like corduroy, black satin and a two-toned seaweed woven mix as a personal challenge this time. Admittedly, some of these fabrics are among his most abhorred." It is the very juxtaposition

Last week, Cup of Daisies had the privilege to take part at the SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL 2014 held at NEC Birmingham. The SPRING FAIR is one of the most crucial international trade fair/convention in every buyer's social calendar. This event brings together over 300,000 exciting new British-designed products over 13 unique sectors that are hot off the buying market, creating a buzz of the latest snippets of what's in trend. The Prince's Trust was the main sponsor for new up and coming designers in the retail market, amongst the list were Cup of Daisies , C Grand London , Rosie Olivia Millinery and many more, which were all displayed in Hall 20 along with other bigger international brand names such as Re-Uz London , Shruti Designs , D&X London and Wrinkle Cork Products . John O'Reilly, regional director of The Prince's Trust in Central England, commented: "We are excited that some of The Prince's Trust supported businesses are able t

February has quietly creeped up on us again, and that means so has the big V-Day! Before long high street will once more be lined with heart-shaped everything from balloons to baking trays and sweet nothings that are in between. Associating the celebration of passion with warm colours like red, orange, pink, peach etc. is only appropriate as people tend to affiliate these colours as symbols of affection. Think no further if you're wanting to get a head start with planning the most perfect Valentines gift; Cup of Daisies has a selection of silk scarves for your special someone. Lady Red Orange Jungle Purple Orchid  Apart from the great V-Day coming up, it is also Chinese New Year!! Chinese people believe that the colour 'red' brings good luck and prosperity which is why  people traditionally wear the colour red during this festive period. Inspired by the mandarin fruit which is commonly given to each other as a peace offering when visiting friends and f