Colours on the run

Too much pastels or monotonous colours can be boring at times. Whether you're planning to make a statement or merely dressing to your taste, bright loud colours are always fresh and intriguing to the eye. And it gives your outfit a wow factor and a solid, bold structure. Colour blocking has made its comeback from the eighties, and is currently one of this spring's must have looks, but colour blocking can be the ultimate disaster if the colours aren't paired well.
Examples:

                                                           Two shade colour blocking

                                                      Patterned colour blocking (Karen Millen)

To introduce colour blocking into your daily style, update your wardrobe with bright, daring colours like fuschia, burgundy, orange, but don't push the limits: finish off your ensemble with a dull coloured pair of strappy heels or pumps to mellow it down. A little coloured dress with various patterns and colours would be a valuable addition to your wardrobe too.
Warning: Don;t be afaid to experiment, but make sure the colours don't clash with each other, or you'll look like a fashion disaster. Example:  purple trousers and yellow top (Ew)

Versus spring 2012 by Christopher Kane 

(Ethnic prints, wraparound bodices, stripes)

Kate Beckinsale

(coral chiffon pleated tank, pencil skirt)

Catherine Malandrino on actress Lucy Hale