Nine ways to introduce pastels to your wardrobe this season

At minimum introduce a pop of pastel with a well-chosen accessory

Annmarie O'Connor shares some pastel inspiration

Colour therapy: fashion woo-woo or feel-good philosophy? Discuss. 

Here’s the thing. I’m typically clad in black until the mercury matures to its early twenties, even then my preferences lean towards neutrals. However, at ieStyle Live 2024, I wore a buttermilk yellow beaded gown from Cork’s vintage haunt, Miss Daisy Blue. Associated with happiness, optimism, and well-being, the soft hue made me feel like a summer’s day on a rather cold October evening.