Pants Away!

The freezing winter weather (apparently it was the coldest Christmas in the UK since records began) has led me to refugee in trousers and so I decided to look ahead to the upcoming trouser trends.

1. Wide-leg trousers

Apparently the Seventies are coming back next season, including one of the biggest ‘70s trends – the wide leg trousers.

Celebrities, including Olivia Palermo, have already paved the way with this trend, and it is easy to see why – they are super comfortable, and a flattering shape too, as they skim your thighs and show off your waist.

And if you pair them with some heels, they also extend your legs, making you look model height.

Olivia Palermo rocks a sophisticated, beige version of the trend at the presentation of Mango’s new collection in Madrid, Spain

Nicole Ritchie channels the ‘70s look at Holt Renfrew in Calgary, Canada to promote the A/W ‘10 collections of her lines, Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960

Blake Lively in Paris, in character as Serena van der Woodsen, in some chic, pink Suno high waisted trousers

Jump on the trend earlier and invest in a pair of these killer trousers, such as these chic black Yves Saint Laurent trousers – a wardrobe staple!

Yves Saint Laurent high waisted trousers, £552

2. Coloured trousers

Brights are a big trend this Spring Summer 2010 so lead the way with some bright, coloured trousers.

Rihanna rocks a bright outfit of orange peg leg trousers and a purple top, to radio interviews in London

Blake Lively, in character as Serena van der Woodsen, in Paris in some bright blue Tibi cropped trousers

Whitney Port wows the crowd at HauteLook’s fashion week kick-off party in New York, in some harem seafoam Adam trousers

Treat yourself to some coloured trousers, to be ahead of the curve, like these Jenni Kayne orange trousers.

Jenni Kayne orange straight leg pants, £191

This spring, roll up the bottoms of the trousers and then add some neutral accessories and top, for a killer look.

But if this look isn’t for you, then why not just add some bright accessories to a neutral outfit instead.

Brian Atwood orange Maniac pumps, £467

Marc by Marc Jacobs yellow quilted shoulder bag, £255

Happy shopping – just click on the pictures to buy!