pretty in pastels

Being that it is currently 9 degrees and the snow is falling, it is hard to think of spring as being right around the corner. Well in the fashion world, seasons always come early, so I am lucky enough to bring you the fabulous Spring 2013 collection from butter LONDON. 

This collection is all about pastels...think easter, macaroons, sweethearts candies, and everything spring! According to Katie Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador, “Pops of pastels are iconic for spring and look like candy on the nails.” This seasons catwalks were flooded with pastels--from the structured dresses in Chloe and Givenchy's shows to the flowing pieces in Eli Saab and Alexis Mabille's, the three dimensional florals of Christian Dior and Giambattista Valli, to the pattern of Erdem and Antonio Marras. 

As you can see the beautiful Spring 2013 shades coordinated fabulously with a number of designers collections for this season. So without further ado...

Kerfluffle                   Jasper                    Molly Coddled               Fruit Machine                 Fiver                      Cuppa

 Kerfluffle
A beautiful peachy coral créme lacquer.

Jasper

A cheerful soft yellow crème polish.

Molly Coddled

A peppy lavender orchid shade of an opaque créme formula.

Fruit Machine

This bright bubble gum pink créme polish definitely gives your look a punch!

Fiver

Talk about stunning....this icy mint créme shade is sure to turn heads.

Cuppa

This toasted neutral tan créme shade looks fabulous on, even with my lighter skin tone.

All six of the polishes in the collection are of exceptional quality. Anyone who reads my blog knows I adore butter LONDON products for their lack of harsh chemicals and beautiful application, but this collection in particular had a fantastic formula. All of the créme shades go on quite smooth and while acceptably opaque with just one coat, I always prefer two for a more full coverage. Any of these shades would make for a perfect addition to one's spring wardrobe. 

Not only are these shades fabulous on their own... but they also make for some really fun combinations!

I did the following two designs after getting my first three of the six lacquers (Molly Coddled, Fruit Machine, and Cuppa). I love the contrast of the peppy pastels with the neutral Cuppa. The first design is actually one of my favorites, despite its simplicity. The polka dot one, was just for fun!

Design 1:

Design 2:

What do you think of the butter LODNON Spring Collection?