Style for less: Pastels

Office: Keep it trendy with a colour-blocked shirt and matching pastel pants. A pair of loafers and a structured bag keep the look 'business' and are handy companions for your day at work.

Color-blocked chiffon shirt, Rs 2,990, Zara

Spring is all about sorbet hues. Bubblegum pink, mint green and daffodil yellow, think candy store. Love the trend but not the price tag? ELLE shows you how to make like a macaroon à la Burberry, JW Anderson and Mulberry without driving your credit card crazy.

Get the look: The softness of pastels is perfect for the day - wear them for brunch or to the office.

Polyester polo neck blouse, Rs 1,999, Marks & Spencer. Cotton pullover,Rs 1,499, United Colors of Benetton. Jacquard skirt, Rs 11,900, Marc Cain. Leather shoes, Rs 5,499, Charles & Keith. Silver earrings, Rs 3,250, Amrapali. Rubber bag, Rs 12,000, Furla

Photographs: Prabhat Shetty; Styling: Akanksha Kamath; Senior Art Director: Prabal Guha Niyogi; Make-up and Hair: Sandhya Shekar; Model: Erika/ Inega Model Management; Assisted by Shubham Jain (styling), Devika Heroor (hair

Pastel trousers, Rs 5,999, Tommy Hilfiger

Leather loafers, Rs 5,599, Charles & Keith

Brunch: Nothing looks prettier than a summery dress in a pleasing palette. Getting a cavity? Cut the sweetness with a denim vest and some lightweight sneakers.  

Cotton skater dress, Rs 4,400, Forever New

Faux leather tote, Rs 3,500, Aldo

Embroidered sneakers, Rs 5,999, adidas Originals

Perforated leather tote, Rs 9,999, FCUK

Denim waistcoat, Rs 3,695, ONLY