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Home • Fashion

Pastel Paradise

There's still time to indulge in a sweet, romantic summer with these softly hued pieces at great low prices.
By Réneise Francis · Updated October 27, 2020
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Snakey

A pastel pump paired with a wild skin adds a softer touch to a sassier shoe.

Colorblocked snakeskin pumps, Calvin Klein, $40, Marshalls.

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Gold Mine

Top off a simple crew neck T-shirt with an ornate necklace for a fun juxtaposition.

“Collar” necklace, Poppy Boutique, $30, poppyeboutique.com.

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Watch Out!

Pastel arm candy makes for an oh-so girly touch.

“Mix It!” watches, Timex, $40 each, target.com.

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Dreamy Dressing

Mix pastels and neons for a cooler contrast.

Colorblock halter dress, Victoria’s Secret Catalogue, $80, victoriassecret.com.

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Hold On!

Metal accents over powdery shades is a polished way to pull off the trend.

Fold-over clutch, ShopLately, $48, shoplately.com.

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Rainbow Bright

A blend of pastels in ombré tackles two trends in one.

Ombré sweater, Willow & Clay, $40, T.J. Maxx.

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Pastel Pretty

Zac Posen Fall 2013 Runway.

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Mellow Yellow

Take your pastel to corkier heights in natural wedge and a sundress.

“Tory” wedges, JustFab, $40, justfab.com.

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Pretty in Pink

A pretty pink lip gloss adds just as much a finishing touch as a bag or shoe. For a real feminine “Lolita” finish, a swipe of a sparkling pink will do the trick.

Lip glosses in Spring Ball #343 and Princess #553, Dior Addict, $30 each, dior.com.

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In the Mist

Refreshing body mist in Parisian Charm and Blushing Blossoms, Calgon, $5 each, walmart.com.

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Candy Paint

Match these chic chalky shades for a monochromatic look.

Nail Lacquers in Pistachio Crème, Silly and Bleu Velvet, MAC, $16 each, maccosmetics.com (while supplies last).

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Lit Up

Jacaranda Wood candle, Aerin, $58, aerin.com.

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Jewel Drops

Sport these fancy jewels with a casual denim-on-denim number for uptown-meets-downtown chic.

Statement earrings, Poppy Boutique, $33, poppyeboutique.com.

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