The days are finally longer and brighter. The warmer weather has ushered in a slew of lightweight, scantily clad fashions, as per usual. However, The world’s long-awaited freedom is almost here and the glamour is reminiscent of the ‘Roaring 20’s’.

With warmer weather comes the all too familiar body-conscious issues that many of us live with. Self-esteem and body confidence require long-term attention and there is no quick fix.

But nobody wants to be left out of the festivities or the biggest party of the year; the return of freedom. But why should you?
We all deserve to feel and look beautiful. Fashion is for everyone.

Higher temperatures and more sun equal fewer clothes and more skin so here are some ways to make Spring/Summer 2021 trends work for you.

1. Layering – Spring savvy

Layering is an easy yet cool way to cover the body without feeling exposed. This season’s fashion top trends are everything from cropped to halter.

Try pairing layered pieces over or under trend tops.

*Lightweight fabrics – such as linen or silk
*Sheer fabrics – such as mesh or lace
*A classic shirt or t-shirt

2. Long-sleeves – not just for Winter

Long-sleeve tops or dresses, in the right lightweight fabric, are always a hit.

3. Tights – a statement piece

Tights are fun and don’t have to be boring. From netted, to sheer or sparkly, they are a great addition to any leggy look. ASOS is your go-to for a large range.

These tips are bound to help you feel and look confident this season.

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1. Lace Up Tops

Lace up tops provide a very flattering look. Whether it’s positioned at the front or the back, they are very easy to style. Recently, they have been styled with baggy jeans. But as the weather gets warmer, there is no doubt that they will be paired with mini skirts or a pair of denim shorts.

2. Gilets

When Zara released their cropped gilets, they completely sold out within a few days. Long sleeve, short sleeve or no sleeves, these gilets could be paired with anything. A fashionable way to add a bit of warmth to your look. Particularly handy for those in the UK, as the spring weather has proven itself unpredictable.

3. Cross Wrap Halter Tops

Whether you have a big or small chest, these cross wrap halter tops can provide a very flattering look to both. They are revealing, without being too revealing. A lovely statement to style with a pair of mom jeans.

4. Bucket Hats

Indeed, bucket hats are a fun accessory to style with your outfits. A perfect look to wear for upcoming festivals, specifically Reading Festival 2021. A stylish way to keep yourself in the shade.

5. Rectangle Sunglasses

With the sun shining, rectangle sunglasses have resurrected from the 2000’s. If you are not feeling your best, rectangle sunglasses are the way to go. Especially when you’re trying to hide the mistakes from your drinking the night before!

6. Claw Clips

Additionally, spring has resurrected the 90’s/2000’s trend of claw clips. A quick and simple way to get your hair out your face, whilst adding a bit of volume to your ponytail. So many creative hairstyles can be formed with these clips, and the range of colours they come in help add a bit of spice to your look.

7. Marble Print

Marble print has taken over dresses, skirts and tops. It adds a bold statement to a plain outfit, transforming your look into something daring.

8. Vivienne Westwood Necklaces

The pearl Vivienne Westwood choker has been trending this spring. A simple, yet elegant, statement to any outfit. These chokers have led to the creation of other necklaces inspired by their logo.

9. Patchwork Designs

Patchwork tops and jeans is something that you have definitely not missed on social media. A fashionable and unique way to add a combination of complimenting colours to your look.

10. Hawaiian/ Floral Print

Hawaiian / floral print is a fun way to represent the summer vibes that are soon to come. In colours such as red, white, pink and white, they compliment the sun and bring an essence of happiness into fashion.

11. Backless Tops

Backless tops are a great way to show off some skin, without revealing too much. You can have a simple look from the front, but a daring look from the back. Accessorised with rectangle sunglasses and a claw clip in your hair, you have the ultimate trendy spring look to bring with you into the summer.

12. 3 Piece Bikinis

Lastly, 3 piece bikinis have been creeping up on us this spring, and they are about to make their statement this summer. Coming in a variety of colours and patterns, the beach will be visited by many fashionistas!

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We want to do something new in our lives. Many give up the life they had and go on an adventure. On the 14th, Venus enters Taurus. Excellent phase for the business. Our mind only thinks about making money, speculating, and expanding. Until May 8th, real estate deals gain strength.

Between the 16th and 18th of April, the Planet suffers from destructive energies. Attention to power games between great powers. Financial issues gain strength again on the 19th. It is the Sun and Mercury entering Taurus. The Lunar phase also accelerates the launch of real estate funds, investment in gold, and developers and construction companies’ expansion.

Style Cartel Horoscopes April 2021

On the 23rd, Mars goes to Cancer. We fight for our family, for our home. Land, house, and property are current themes in April. Small towns feel the value of the real estate. Large centres lose power. Among the new choices at the beginning of the month is migration to less populated locations. But, there aren’t enough houses in these locations.

This is how this game in Taurus and Cancer moves the purchase and sale of lots and the instant construction of houses. Who knows how to build a house with ready-made modules, in minimum time, profits a lot. Pluto retrogrades to end the month. A long movement of almost 6 months. The great tip for living in peace with retrograde Pluto is to remember that the past can return.

Nothing is really dead or closed. An old theme, an old love, or a debt can resurface, asking for a solution. April is an active month, marked by the courage of the New Moon in Aries. The Super Full Moon in Scorpio, the Pink Moon, provides great resolutions for our Planet. A good month to all. Read your sign and Ascendant.

Let’s organize the LUNAR CALENDAR?

01st – Disseminating Moon in Sagittarius – suitable for breaking patterns

04th – Waning Moon in Capricorn – moment to take stock and analyze 

08th – Balsamic Moon in Pisces – ideal for healing and forgiveness

11th – NEW MOON in Aries – launch of solid projects

17th – Emerging Moon in Cancer – conducive to gathering strength

20th – Waxing Moon in Leo – no guarantees

25th – Gibbous Moon in Libra – suitable for persevering on a theme

27th – FULL MOON in Scorpio – peak of situations – extremely high number of deaths – Pink SUPERMOON. Earth and Moon are closer together. Everything seems more significant than it is. There are exaggerations.

Horoscopes April 2021

ARIES

Sun moves to light up your finances. It is a sign of good financial return on work and specific investments. Your communication is also expanded. This collaborates with sales and marketing. Health is excellent. Love goes through an active phase with new encounters. Good days: 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,13,15,16,23,24,25,26.

TAURUS

Several Planets move your personal life. April brings the opportunity to change your life. This astral support is powerful. If you want to change work, residence, or affections, take advantage of it. After the 20th, finances improve a lot. Health is excellent. Love goes through a neutral phase. Good days: 1,2,4,7,10,12,14,15,16,17,25,26,27,28

GEMINI

Mars activates your sign until the 22nd. The warrior in you awakens. Battles are personal. There is not so much financial motivation. It is time to study a new topic. After the 23rd, profits come from speculation and virtual services. Neutral love. Health in a good moment. Good days: 1,2,3,9,10,13,19,20,23,24,28,31

CANCER

A month with good chances for quick cash. The Sun and Mars activate your professional life. It is time for new opportunities. After the 24th, watch out for accidents when driving or walking. Mars can generate impulsivity and irritation. Love is stable. Health strengthened after the 20th. Good days: 1,2,6,7,11,12,16,17,20,21,23,26,27

LEO

There is prosperity in April, and for you, a lot comes from distant regions. Other countries, other cities. Take the opportunity to study a new subject. Speculation is favoured after the 20th. Health calls for attention after the 20th. Rest your body and try to rest your mind. Love with surprising encounters. Good days: 1,2,7,10,11, 13,14,16,17,23,24,26

VIRGO

April does a general detox in your life. It is time to eliminate what is stale. You must see this moment as a rebirth. After the 20th, everything improves. Ask for financial help from family members. Good speculation until the 15th. Good health after the 24th. Long-lasting love. Good days: 1,2,7,10,11,15,17,23,24,25,26

LIBRA

Move wisely until the 27th. On that date, Pluto gets in the way of your earnings. Count on late payments at the end of the month. Take advantage of Venus’ support and improve your networking. There are good opportunities in this sector. Health strengthened after the 20th. Love on the rise. A wedding may occur. Good days: 1,2,4,7,11,12,16,17,19,26,27,28

SCORPIO

Enjoy the support of the Sun and launch your ideas. Until the 20th, innovate. It’s a good month for a new job or studying a challenging topic. Improve your diet. Participate in virtual events. Socialize in discussion groups. You have to mark your presence. Health strengthened until the 20th. Unstable love. Good days 1,2,6,7,11,16,17,20,23,26,29

SAGITTARIUS

April promises fun. Even in a confusing scenario, you find reasons to be happy. There is money circulating. It is not in excess, but the necessary amount. You become more aggressive in love. You can go into some wars for affection. Your health is great, and you infect everyone with your good mood. Good days: 3,4,6,10,11,15,17,23,24,25,26

CAPRICORN

Uranus collaborates with your work. There are profitable opportunities. At the same time, you deal with disagreements in the corporate environment. Focus on your goals. Don’t participate in gossip. Use your social intelligence and make your presence known. Health strengthened after the 20th. Neutral love. Good days: 1,2,3,4,11,14,17,23,24,25,26

AQUARIUS

You have a month with small results. There is no great development. You conquer some things and loses others. The money comes, but only enough. It is an excellent time to study a new topic. Virtual jobs pay off. Unstable health after the 20th. Opportunities in love. Good days: 4,7,8,14,16,17,19,26,27,28

PISCES

Stay tuned! You have a unique moment to act. The Planets give special support between the 12th and the 20th. Do everything during this period. Start a company, start something new. It is a blessed moment. There is prosperity in this month. Love is in an excellent phase, and health is strengthened. You are the most benefited sign in April. Good days: 1,2,6,7,10,16,17,28,29,30

Read the COVID’s foresight published in March 2017.

Directly from the #WORMHOLE by ClaudiaVannini -March 8th,2017 A new virus appears and frightens all Continents. It is unique; it is lethal and can be a mutation of H5N1, with transmission between humans. We have seen this in the past; the difference is the high lethality, reaching 48 hs post initial symptom.

There is no #vaccine and creates impediments in international travel and chaos at airports with body temperature control and masks for protection. For the wormhole, the region where it all begins in China, Korea, Japan, Philippines. It affects a major international #sports event such as the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchan.

We hope #scientists will act in advance. A virus that circulates between humans and is hidden in June, July and August 2017 may reach #February 2018 as an epidemic. There is no relation with the Japanese Virus influenza. ClaudiaVannini

NAMASTE_/\_

Claudia Vannini

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The unpredicted arrival of the pandemic threw the world into upheaval. A standstill ensued and the world came to an abrupt stop. The retail industry proved not exempt, a notoriously fast-paced environment. Where the thrill of the ever-pressing ‘need’ for consumption is prioritised. Sustainability had little to no place.

The pandemic forced the industry to change its production process and centre sustainability across all areas. Contrary to historically where exploitative and harmful practices abused the environment, its resources along with those within or outside the production and manufacturing chain, were nothing but an afterthought. 

2020’s holt, limited the industry’s access to resources, so the discussion and initial investment around sustainable practices was inevitable. 

Sustainability in the fashion and retail industry became a buzzword. 

How Change Happened

Fewer new product releases were the earliest signs of new beginnings and change. 

Next came fashion shows. Live streamed virtual front rows were decorated with fashion royalty. From fashion bloggers, critics, and influencers alike. Live recorded commentary involved their following more intimately. A new interactive experience, unavailable before to those outside of the chosen fashion elite. 

Designers joined virtual ‘conferences’ with relevant respected social media giants, such as Susie Lau, better known as @susiebubble on socials, a fashion blogger with great knowledge and skill on all things fashion and luxury. Again, adaptation created the opportunity for consumers and brands to interact a differently, closer than before.

During the following months, a ripple effect followed touching all areas of the retail industry. 

Smaller sustainable fashion brands’ exposure grew. The conversation of local manufacturing arose. Calls to action materialised. 

Cue the British Fashion Council’s ‘Fashion Awards’ that celebrated change-makers of all sizes collectively in a film format instead of its usual hierarchal manner. During the height of the Black Lives Matter protests, Aurora James’ ’15 percent pledge’, came to the fore. A non profit organisation that asks brands to pledge 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses in the U.S, since Black people make up roughly 15% of the U.S population. 

Vogue’s September cover ‘Activism Now’; “put a spotlight on people affecting change across different fields with different issues, from systemic racism to disability discrimination to gender inequality.” (Colón, 2020) This continuation from June was past due attention and was well received. 

To read the Vogue ‘Activism Now’ cover click here!

Will Change Stay?

2020 granted an abrupt but urgent redesign. Sustainability viewed as an all encompassing, multifaceted idea rather than an unattainable fleeting concept. 

Visibility raised. New solutions formed.

All creative efforts resulted in unanimous motivation to prioritise and rebirth sustainability in a new light. The welcoming of sustainability and fresh thought highlighted all the previous potential barriers that existed. The physical, cultural and financial. 

Despite the fact that sustainability is fast becoming cemented in the retail industry since 2020. Are we in our daily lives, any closer to, or better at realising a sustainable way of life?

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