Happy PASTEL Easter! - Trends you must know in Spring/Summer 2012

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How are you spending your long Easter weekend? Beside making sure you are well rested and pampered, I want to make sure you have something interesting to read from PartyStuff HK :)

Hong Kong people aren't fond of celebrating Easter itself in general, however, we celebrate fashion at all times!! Yay! Taking advantage of Easter, let me try to uncover your love in the light-sided spectrum of pastel colours.

 

 

What are pastel colours and their meanings?

Pastel colours generally refer to light colours like the shades of red, blue, purple, green....etc.  They are common spring colours and their symbolic meaning in Easter are rebirth, new growth, and new beginnings.

Here's your video guide on How to make Easter Eggs:

Have you taken note of the ingredients yet? Don't forget to support the environment by using natural dyes - just a friendly reminder ;)

How about some Pastel party occasions?

Pastel colours are popular in occasions like weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers due to its light and soothing qualities. You could input so much imagination in decorating your party venue in this bright yet colorful scheme - balloons, flags, table clothes, frames, ribbons, props, food, drinks...as far as your imagination could reach! It's simple and you will find its ability to create so many nice memorable photos afterward!

Photos: thesweetestoccasion.com

With the uprising acceptance and even popularity in using food dyes in pastry kitchens in Hong Kong, it's not hard to find cakeries which could custom-make your desired design and colours of cakes for your special occasion. Check out the following stores for pastel ideas:

Party supplies: 

Simply Love: http://www.simplylove.com.hk/
City'Super: http://www.citysuper.com.hk

DIY baking supplies:

Phil Baking: http://www.twinsco.com
Baking Warehouse: http://www.bakingwarehouse.com

Cakeries:

Complete Deelite: http://completedeelite.com/v2/
Sweet Secret: http://www.sweetsecrets.com.hk

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion in Pastel

As a side topic - Talking about fashion, ladies & gents, according to Vogue, the pastel trend is back this year! It's time to stock up your closet with a pastel touch!

by Berberry Prorsum - Vogue, 2012

by Mulberry - Vogue, 2012

by Tommy Hilfiger - Vogue, 2012

by Valentino - Vogue, 2012

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 Who wouldn't listen to Vogue? So, pastel is going to be a sought-after trend these seasons, even for party decorations! How about throwing a pastel fashion party with your girl friends clinging mimosa flutes in your Easter afternoon?

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