Could terrazzo be the new marble?

Marble has been the go to item for home decor, lifestyle products and the flat lay background for bloggers for a while now, from lamps, kitchen accessories, even marble effect laptop cases, everyone has been loving the trend but, now Terrazzo could be the new 'it texture'.

Modern homes and trendy restaurants have been taking advantage of the new texture/ material and its giving great results.

So over the next couple of months, keep an eye out for this new texture, maybe you will even buy into the trend yourself.

New Nike Summer Shades

I have been a fan of Nike for a while now and have a few pairs of trainers by them but, they are all black. I feel like black trainers go with everything, if i was at the gym, running errands and for attending university.

However, over the past couple of weeks I have seen a lot more bloggers and style influencers styling lighter shades in the trainers they wear like whites and soft pastels. 

Maybe its time for me to purchase a pair of a lighter shade of trainer, may be harder to keep clean but, they will not look as harsh against my Spring/Summer wardrobe like my black ones do. 

Tech Must Have- Dome 8

I recently saw on Instagram people raving about Dome 8 phone cases. The cases, which have been made to fit a range of mobiles, allows you to keep your headphones plugged into your phone and stored on the back of the case for when you need them. You will not loose them and they won't get tangled in your bag or pocket, always ready to use.

The case also has shock absorbing protection, so that time when you accidentally drop your phone on the floor or on your face when trying to tweet in bed, you won't have to worry, the raised edges will protect your screen.

New Look For Calvin Klein

While on Instagram I saw this post from Asos showing a new range of Calvin Klein underwear. We all know that his signature sets have become a huge trend in recent months with a range of high street stores such as Topshop, Urban Outfitters and even John Lewis selling the garments.

However, when I saw his new collections I thought it was a little bit different for the designer, still casual and young, but I feel a lot more sporty, the trend of Athleisure really has become huge!!

I went onto Asos to see they have quite a large selection of his new range which doesn't just include underwear sets in this range but swimwear which also includes this sports luxe style and banded brand logo.

Will this style become as popular as the original or will it just be a one season thing? We will wait and see how this is taken with the Insta famous!

(Images from Asos)

Colour Trend Restaurant Interior- ZIZZI

I went to the Italian restaurant Zizzi in Brindley Place in Birmingham and was obsessed with the interior colour trend they had used. 

(My Image)

I loved the pastel colours they had used the the chairs and wall decorations. I feel it gave the space a nice, open and clean looking interior, great for casual dinners. 

(Images from Zizzi Website) 

I feel that the colours they have used would be great inspiration for me to use in one of my InDesign projects. 

Instore Fragrance- NEXT HOME

Another post about Next and there use of fragrance!! I visited a Next Home store and as soon as I walked in you could smell a lovely scent immediately. I have never noticed this in any other Next store before so was intrigued to see if this was being featured in every store.

While paying at the till point I noticed a sign which told you which Next scent you were smelling in the store. I thought this was a great idea for Next to have the customers experience the scent first hand, the customer will then walk to the home fragrance section to view this fragrance and all the other options, then they may make a purchase.

I'm interested to see if the other Next Home stores and the Next clothing stores introduce this and if they will all use the same scent or have a different Next Home scent in different stores. I will keep you posted!!

Fragranced Nail Polish - NEXT

While shopping the other day in Next I was looking at there beauty section. They have released a new range of nail polishes in a range of finishes-
- Matte
- Glitter
- Gel
- Metallic Pearl
- Gloss Effects

While looking at all the new colours I noticed a light pink with a matching pink lid, on the top I noticed the varnish was fragranced with one of Next's signature scents 'Just Pink'.

As I am in the middle of a fragrance project on my FCP I found this very interesting. I looked through all the other colours and couldn't find another shade which had been fragranced. 'Just Pink' is one of there best selling fragrances so another beauty product in that range would hopefully be popular and be purchased by the fragrances fans.

The New 'It' Shoe

People are loving their bright and bold Stan Smiths and Adidas Originals but the Tubular Viral from Adidas are bringing a sportier footwear choice for fashionistas. 

Super comfy and understated no wonder people are taking this shoe from the gym to evening drinks. 

What do you think about this new 'it' shoe? Will you be rushing out to buy them or are you still working your way into the sports luxe world?