Pleasures of the Flesh

Publication Date: Jun 30, 2010

Editor: Hypeed

Nude was the new black this season. Chic, pure and girly (no boy at all send us photos for this feature), nude is definitely THE color of 2010.

But what color is it, exactly? It goes from pale pink to peach, from sand to beige. In the end, nude does not necessarily reflect your skin tone!

There are several ways to wear this shade. This feature is divided into three categories: Minimalist, ROMANTIC, and Rock'n'roll. There has to be a way that suits you!

Pleasures of the Flesh

Minimalist

zara dress, american apparel bomber jacket, a gifted necklace and vintage shoes.

"The nude trend is ageless and extremely classy. It's suitable for women of every age and size and it's a perfect for a relaxing summer. Personally, I own tons of creamy tops and dresses - they make me feel floaty and happy."

Victoire J

Light pink top from H&M, white leggings from Ardene, beige bag from Bershka, and tan wedges from Aldo

"I love the neutral trend because I find it so fresh and feminine, and very easy to pull off. Everyone has a nude item in their closet and it goes with just about everything."

Lena

"I just love wearing nude colored clothes: my skin is rather pale and I really enjoy the way nude makes my eyes and hair pop out.
I love SIMPLICITY and I always wear rather minimalistic clothes: nude helps me looking good with a very little effort. It warms you up and makes you feel good!"

Holly G

All vintage except rings and bracelet from H&M, and bangle by Marc Jacobs

Dress is by Nicole Farhi

"I work for Nicole Farhi and this is my uniform. It is one of my favorite pieces by her. The nude trend is my favorite trend this season and I have invested in grey and beiges to complement the nude tones. I love how they also work really well with black to give a twist to the sugary colours."

Giselle

Show look batwing sleeve dress at NicoleFarhi.com (440£)

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Romantic

Carmen

H&M dress and shoes, brown vintage belt.

Nude Dress from H&M; Belt From Zara and CHLOE Bow Heels

"I've always liked nude colors: I think it's perfect for spring! It's refreshing, all those pink and nude colors, and it enhances pale or tanned faces !"

Melanie

Ruffle shoulder dress at Boohoo.com (20£)

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Topshop lace and tutu dress, Topshop bra top and Arezzo nude shoes

"This look is so inspired by ballet clothes and dancing. I love ballet and I have classes twice a week. Nude gives a touch of femininity and grace that we all need once in a while."

Kira

"The nude trend embodies everything beautiful about WOMANHOOD and feminity. It allows you to experience a more 'mature' colour palette without looking too aged. I can't get enough of nude's, they are an instant prettifier!"

Tobi

dress: H&M trend

"With this look i was going for a romantic almost old fashioned look. All i wanted was to show off my new chloe-like zara shoes! Then i just travelled to the bottom of my garden for some much needed down time."

Camille

Sandro dress, vintage suitcase, hat from Lollipops and socks from Topshop.

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Paul & Joe sister ruffle tank top at Revolveclothing.com (57$)

Dress from New Look, jeans from H&M, shoes from Primark and ring from Dorothy Perkins.

"I LOVE the nude trend, but being fair haired and fair skinned I have to go for a pinky tone, and it works well on me if I break it up with some other colours! Gold is perfect to accessorize with nude as it gives a warmer tone, and with my strawberry blonde hair i need warmth!"

Clare

"The 'nude' trend has really got me intrigued this summer. I usually wear a much darker palette, but somehow I keep falling in love with these pale beauties. I don't however like the term 'nude', as it implies that the supreme color of skin is ivory, or 'white', in general."

Barbroandersen

nude dress from Vila backwards, sheer blouse from Vila, hat from Nelly.com, pearls I got as a gift, socks from Cubus and shoes from Din Sko.

Rock' n' roll

Slanelle

thrifted peach sweater, DIY cutoffs and Dolce Vita studded ankle boots.

"One of my favorite thing to do is mix items that have no business with each other. In this case, studded boots challenge the sweetness of an otherwise demure sorbet sweater.

The nude trend is subtly sexy. That's why they don't call it naked, that'd be far too direct."

Shannon

Pauline pairs her princess dress with a camel LEATHER jacket and matching colors boots and belt, to give it an edge.

vintage DIY crop t-shirt, skirt from Ark, boots are River Island and the watch is stolen from her Dad

"I personally love the nude trend, its so romantic and perfect for summer. I like to rock it up a bit though with a tough t-shirt or accessory so it's not too feminine."

Charly

Funny how Ra B. and Charly have had the same take on the nude trend! A rock'n'roll Tshirt, with a nude tutu skirt and heels! I love this contrast between rock and romantic!

Martha rocks the nude trend with black skirt and boots, and aviator glasses. The layered tank tops are a good idea, because "nude" often rhymes with "see-through"!

When celebrities get it wrong

I'd never thought I'd say that, but Alexa's got it wrong! The color is super trendy, the bow print even more, but the length... Alexa Chung has the prettiest legs, and she should definitely not hide them in what looks like a grandma's nightgown.