Breaking the Rules

If you hate print look away now... because not only will this season's key trend no doubt be the central focus of the majority of forthcoming blog entries but this Spring the catwalks have re-written the Dos and Dont's of print and have decided the bolder and more mismatched the better. That means clashing prints are hot as are printed dresses over trousers, layered prints and even mismatched prints patchworked into one garment, ala Mary Katrantzou. And I'm clearly not the only one loving my lady of the moment, as Katrantzou's print-fluences can be seen in many Spring/Summer 12 high street collections as well as her very own Capsule collection for Topshop. Despite her capsule collection coming in at a cheaper price point than her main line, a dress from the range will still set you back an average of 350-450 euro. If you're passionate for prints on a smaller budget, get the look for less at Oasis as featured below.

Mary Katrantzou SS12

Mary Katrantzou Capsule Collection for Topshop

Oasis, 88 euro

Oasis, 56 euro