Tinfish Trendwatch: Metallics

Metallics seem to come round in some form or another every Spring/Summer. This isn't a bad thing. The glint of sunlight of a well chosen metallic accessory is a very beautiful thing indeed. There's also something inherently luxe about metallics. They whisper of sun filled days on the Cote d'Azur, shimmery golden tanned skin and white swimwear that is designed for lounging, not getting wet.

Zoe in Iridescent Purple by Miista, £140

Metallics take a bit of a 60s sci-fi twist this season though. The key trend for SS13 is metallics that are holographic, futuristic, Space Odyssey-esque. Fashion as a whole has taken a long hard look at the 60s (again) for this season and we're quite excited about some of the more unusual colours and styles that are around.

We think these futuristic metallics look great with the sports luxe look. Mix up flashes of go-faster neon with a neutral palette of greys and white and add the final POW! with metallic accessories. We love DKNY for a great sports luxe look - look out for similar on the High Street from Zara and COS.

Tinfish Loves... Zoe by Miista

When we first saw Miista's classic Zoe Oxford shoe in the simply glorious Neptune print, it would be accurate to say that we a) squealed and b) instantly wanted a pair.

Sometimes shoe love is irrational and primal. It just gets to you. It was only afterward that we wondered what the hell we'd wear them with. We've gone for a Designer vs High Street approach to show two different ways to wear them.

Designer

Add a twist to classic 60s shapes and sorbet shades with this St Tropez inspired look. The embellishment on the Miu Miu top and the shape of the Paul & Joe trousers are very 60s. We're thinking big hair and a martini or two should be the only other accessories you need! On a budget? Look out for sorbet shades in clean, classic shapes to recreate the look.

High Street

Our High Street take on the look brings a bit more of a modern edge with clean lines and colours to contrast with the abstract softness of the Neptune print. The blank canvas of the khaki wrap round dress by Louche is the perfect frame for the Zoe shoes. The pattern clash from the Topshop bangles is a fun way of complementing colours without being too matchy-matchy. The pop of pink on the River Island bag lifts the whole outfit and will mix and match in with other outfits.