The way to go in summers or springs are pastel shades and flowery prints. It not only gives us a soothing angel-like look, but the flowers also take us back to the visions of perfumed romantic wonders. Warm pastel shades are capable of giving magnificence to any dress on a summer day and the bright flowery prints can take you back to the memories of Hawaiian beaches with all their gusto. As a fashion designer Kolkata I know the importance of selecting the right clothes especially for the kind of hot and humid summer that Kolkata has.

The tiny pinhead flower prints on your dress can remind you of wild meadows or the huge splashes of colorful flowers take you to the exotic jungles blooms. Whatever the print is, if it is floral, it will surely give you a retro look. The floral print was never out of fashion and you would have found a piece or two in any fashionable lady's wardrobe, but truly it has come back to fashion again recently with much vigor and zest.

Be feminine this summer. Give up the masculine neutral, or more specifically business, look and highlight your more girlish charms for this part of the year adorning the floral pastel shades, yet be soft and appeasing to the eyes of the onlookers.

Now let us venture into some basic fashion tips about pastel shades and flowery prints. Floral prints come out best on long flowing skirts, kaftan tops, or sundresses — be bold and experiment with these. Flowery flip flops are also great choice for summer outings. How about teaming up a soft pastel shaded single-color frock with floral printed flip flops and a large flowery handbag?

But if you have an untanned skin, then it is best to avoid pastel shades in summer to avoid sunburns. Also, choose your floral prints according to your build — while big sprawling flowers will give the much-needed volume to a thin figure, small cute flowers will look good on someone already with volume and curves. So know these Kolkata fashion and grooming expert tips before you opt for the right clothes.

But do we really need to restrain ourselves to our dresses? Floral accessories with a touch of pastel shades on the walls can give your house the best look this summer. Plenty of fresh and fragrant  flowers and greens in the corners and on the fireplace mantle or window ledges will make the house alive. To bring out a more rustic charm, cushions and bedspreads and wall paintings can also have flowers strewn all over them! And nothing can add better to this rustic summer look than placing a watering can on one corner — it will not only convey the message that the flowers and green are fresh and alive but will also cool down the atmosphere with the charm of the water as always!