2011 Fashion

Bright hued denims are a big trend this summer both on and off the catwalk. Summer is all about colours and this season following the colour blocking trend it is no surprise that the denims have taken a colourful route as well.

Coloured denims are not new in the fashion scene, but this season their ubiquity and spunk has made it favourite with all fashionistas. Celebs have caught on to this trend already and are sporting their fave colors.

Make your hot pants hotter. Swap your blue demin cut-offs for an eye-popping shade of neon pink, saucy red, electric blue or other brights.

How to wear the look?
- Keep rest of the look clutter free. Since you're already adding a lot of colour with your bottoms, so unless you are colour blocking, don't have too much going on. Pick neutral tones for the top and accessories.

- Pair your bright bottoms with a simple tee or camisole and layer it with a smart cardigan or a fitted blazer.

- Stick with colours that complement your skin tone.

- Bright colours would draw attention to your bottom part, so go for a skinny pair if you're toned and slim at the bottom and if you're more on the generous side pick a boot-cut or flared pants.

Take cues from the celebs who have rocked this trend well.

(left to right) Anna Kendrick, Cameron Diaz and Molly Sims
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Jada Pinkett-Smith and Malin Ackerman

On the runway......................

left: Cynthia Steffe and right: United Bamboo

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Get the look

Coloured Denims: Look 1 - Shorty

J Crew Shorts ($42), Warehouse Bag (£30), Victoria Beckham Suglasses ($525), Calvin Klein Sandals for $70 and Raquel Allegra Tshirt ($235).

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Coloured Denims: Look 2

J Brand Skinny Jeans ($176), H&M Top (£7.99), Tom Ford Sunglasses (£243) and Warehouse Across Body Straw Bag (£30)

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Spring and summer are the best season to show off your your curves and liven your wardrobe with brights and all things colourful. And this Spring/Summer 2011 is all about dazzling bright hues and colour blocking.

The spring summer 2011 runways were alive with bright mix of hot pink, tangerine, lemon yellow, jungle green and cobalt blue from the likes of big fashion houses like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prabal Gurung, Diane Von Furstenberg and Marc Jacobs. And there was no room for modesty as rarely did one colour stand alone, instead they were blocked together for the maximum impact and summer chic. This colour clashing and blocking is making its way to the high street - so girls ransack your wardrobe to mix the colours for the maximum impact and style this season. .

Gucci (left) and Fendi (right)

Prabal Gurung (left) and Louis Vuitton (right)

Christopher Kane (left) and DKNY (right)

Ways to Colour Block

Block colours with no patterns mixed together is the best way to wear the trend. So prepare to mix electric blues with sunshine yellow, pillar-box reds with soothing greens and candyfloss pinks with tangerine orange. This season is all about brights so If you’re colour blocking from head to toe, make sure the block colours are as bright as possible. And remember to wear it with confidence and very little makeup!

- Wear your bright hued dress with acid yellow nails and a neon belt to make sure you shine when walking.

- Do bold brights with attitude and go glamorous with a touch of gold, as seen at Gucci.

- Pick traffic-stopping colour block heels to help you cross a busy junction.

- Layer neon on neon and stay away from neutrals as seen on Christopher Kane SS11.

- Wear a bright hued orange lipstick to colour clash your dress for a chic look.

If you can't wear the trend with confidence or don't want to go too loud then use accessories to add a pop of colour, as seen on SS11 runway collection of Fendi (See above). Colour blocking shoes, bags and belts can instantly up your style quotient. Our picks: .