There are more pastels this week coming into Meadow Boutique. We love seeing all the light, fresh colors. It has us thinking of Spring, even though it’s a bit farther out than we would like. Sure, pastels are for Summer season wear, but there is no better way to lighten your mood and outfit during Winter cold months by adding these delicate hues. Trust me, there are numerous of ways how to look chic and hot in pastel looks. There are beautiful street style looks to make pastels let you stand out from the crowd. You can either choose one pastel piece or combine various colors with each other. Personally, we love pairing them with neutral hues, like black, navy, gray and beige. Pastels are going to be one of this cold season’s biggest statement makers. Powdery pink, baby blue, and cool mints gonna look fresh on you, all you need is to create a functional outfit that is both sweet and harmonized.

The colors we have in Meadow Boutique right now are on trend, if you are wondering with an electrifying pink, a yellowish orange, a calming blue, a plant-based green and a creamy shade of butter. I know this is a stretch for Seattleites, but like my grandma always said, “ You have to bring your own sunshine wherever you go,” so why not start with some pastels to get the sun shining within you!

What pretty pastels are new this week?

LES AMIS, 2 HEARTS, HEMLOCK GOODS have all been bringing us a little sunshine with the pastel hues. Have a look at the photos below. HEMLOCK GOODS is all about bandanas. Hemlock bandanas were made to be beautiful, yes, but they're also tough. They can hold your hair back, carry an outfit, pick up spills, and store your beloved treasures and favorite snacks. The possibilities are endless with these hardwearing, artfully designed handkerchiefs. And with a Hemlock bandana in your possession, your possibilities are endless too. Funny to think that bandanas are back. It seems we are bringing back many things from the past. It always happens but somehow we need it more than ever. SODA shoes just came in with some slip-on with flowers, yes flowers!

Fashion is like music. When you hear certain songs, it takes you back to a moment in time when you felt good or it was a memory you never want to forget. It’s the same with fashion, wearing different trends from the past reminds me of my youth and the freedom in the 60’s ands 70’s when there were much easier times. There’s that feeling of belonging and being part of something bigger than yourself. I know you know this, it’s so relatable. I am trying my hardest to incorporate pastels because I love them and right now, more than ever, we need to feel lighter and brighter. So……here’s to feeling lighter and brighter in the days ahead!

January is almost over, and it has been a little quiet, understandably. We have seen many of you looking for new denim and venturing out to try new colors. We love seeing you and helping you incorporate new hues into your already amazing fashion. Thank you, as always, for being here with us every step of the way. It’s always a pleasure to serve you. We have been through a lot together in the past few years. But we are still standing. That says a lot about us, don’t you think? And as my grandma always said about sunshine and bringing it into our lives, you have certainly brought into ours! xoxoxoxo

The Quote: “Color is a power which directly influences the soul." ~ Wassily Kandinsky

The Takeaway: Color can affect people's emotions. Yellow breeds happiness. Blue has a calming effect. Red symbolizes love.