ELIZABETH AND JAMES (New York)

This youthful little number by Elizabeth and James features sherbert-hues that embody the SS13 watercolour-inspired trend. So pretty and feminine, a great alternative to traditional floral dresses for the new season. Would look fab with black leggings or denim Capri jeans, too. :-)

(RRP US$395)

Ethereal watercolour prints were seen on the SS13 runways of designers like Diane von Furstenberg, Blumarine, and Giorgio Armani.

The watercolour theme is taking even the wedding industry by storm.

Vince 'Paint Brush' Sheath Dress

Run by three fashion connoisseurs -- Christopher LaPolice, Rea Laccone & Micheline Ip (all formerly of big-name apparel companies) -- Vince may be relatively new on the fashion landscape but it has rapidly built itself a name among the industry insiders, including many on the celebrity A-list, as a maker of classic basics & contemporary sportswear invaluable in any wardrobe. The U.S. label also gained reputation for always reacting more quickly than others to the latest fashion orientations.
This season too Vince was one of the first collections to pick up & style the ‘brush strokes’ trend. On this one-of-a-kind sheath dress, the brush strokes sweeping across the white background mirror the motions of an artist's hand, creating a dramatic effect that will make a refreshing impression.