Nude is Good – The Current Trend.

Grazia Go Nude

As nudes, pale pinks and khakis rule the catwalks and enter the shops I have a look at who’s selling what and get creative with my colouring pencils.

 Obviously, by nude, I don’t mean going outside, bearing all, completely starkers. I am of course referring to that pale, peach slash beige like colour that appears in many different shades and in many different forms. At the moment, its everywhere, and I love it. Grazia recently did a fashion shoot of some of the latest nude trends to be taking the fashion world by storm, so I’ve got in on the act and had a little look myself.

   Topshop are stocking these great trousers, called ‘Chino Pants’ by Richard Nicoll for £60.   

Chino Pant by Richard Nicoll - £60

 A tad steep for students, I won’t pretend, but gorgeous none the less and would really add that fashion element to a simple white top or blouse. I’m also a huge fan of the Topshop utlity trousers that are mixing the nude theme with the re-emergence of the combats. (I’ve mentioned them before, see it here..)   

Also hitting the spot with the current trend are New Look and River Island. Just a couple of the items they have on offer to complete your new nude look are pictured below, but have a look at the extent of their collection, its impressive! You don’t need a huge bank balance and a career in modelling to try out this look, just head to the high street to go nude. (That sounds like I’m encouraging streaking, I’m sorry, I’m not.)   

River Island Sack Dress - £29.99

New Look Waterfall Jersey Jacket - £22

H&M Nude Tunic and Katie and Charlie working their bold prints.

 

To prove I’m not all talk and no action, I recently dabbled in this nude trend myself. I found this simple nude tunic dress in H&M for the ABSOLUTE BARGAIN of just £13! It only comes in one size so for really teeny people it may be slightly too big, but for size 8 and above it looks great as a dress with bare legs or as a comfy but sophisticated top with leggings or skinny jeans. Katie and Charlie are also wearing another popular trend for the coming summer, bold prints. We’re already seeing summery slips and maxi dresses hitting the shops and it seems vibrant is just as cool as nude this season.

 

To round off my nude-themed learning experience I whacked out the colouring pencils and indulged myself in a fashion illustration inspired by the pages of Grazia’s shoot. My advice is, if you are feeling brave, take off your safe black dress or your worn out dark denims and go nude (colour wise) for a day. If you don’t like it, your black dress will forgive you and take you back, I’m sure of it.

Nude Inspired Fashion Illustration