Lustre Magazine September 2015 | Page 12

Styling Yourself for Spring Garden Parties By Style Doctor Kash O’Hara Spring is our favourite time of year for fashion, there are many more colours in the stores and it makes shopping that little bit more fun and exciting. This season is no different with lots of colour, beautiful prints, florals, pretty lace and feminine styles that will make choosing the perfect Spring Garden party outfit that much less of a struggle. Spring is the perfect time for a garden party, we all know that this is when the flowers bloom and when your garden will look its best. It’s also when we will look our best, our make-up won’t melt away like it does in the summer heat; or freeze like in winter. It’s also that time where we put away the heavy coats and the boots and embrace the sunshine. Then it comes the time to choose your perfect outfit for your event. The first thing to think about when choosing your Spring Garden Party outfit is the occasion and where you will be. Just like a baby shower or a high tea, Garden parties usually require a more feminine look so choose a skirt and top, a dress or even a playsuit and leave the jeans at home! The next thing is to decide your budget. I think Giambattista Valli and Oscar de la Renta dresses are perfect for garden parties however these may be out of reach for most. But we can most definitely use these styles as inspiration and we at The Style Doctor will help you get the look for a whole lot less. 12