Glamazon - The new tribal trend.

As the grey clouds are beginning to subside and make way for brighter days, the designers are paying homage to the sun and giving their girls a Glamazon feel. The tribal trend has traditionally been made up of garments featuring geometric patterns in earthy tones, and although they are still very prominent, the Spring/Summer collections for this year have had a few suprises up their sleeves. This season, the designers haven't restricted themselves to classic tribal patterns, instead the runways were also showered with modern digital patterns, bold animal prints and a more exotic colour palette. Take a look below for just a handfull of examples from the catwalk this year.

Diane Von Frustenberg

Giambattista Valli

Dries Van Noten

As always though, you don't need to be a millionaire to cash in on this trend as the High Street isn't far behind! Of all the stores that I have seen stocking this look, I have fallen in love the most with the collection on ASOS. They have an extremely diverse range of pieces that can cater for those wanting to simply dip their toe in the trend or those who want to submerge themselves in the look and go native! See below for a few of my favourites :)

The easiest way to go Glamazon is to head towards simple cuts and feminine lines in the form of a summer dress, tunic or a maxi. Tribal prints and earthy colours speak for themselves without needing complex and rich tailoring. As the clothing in this style tends to be busy and heavily patterned, avoid piling on the accessories as you may run the risk of looking cluttered. Instead, opt for metallic cuffs or thick wooden bangles to compliment the look. If you choose a dress in a block colour with minimal pattern, you can afford to be a little more adventurous with your jewellery. Bib and thick metallic necklaces are a winner for giving a tribal edge to simpler clothing. For daytime wear, add flat gladiator sandles, but to give a shot of glamour to your after-dark outfit, stack on some height with chunky wooden heels to keep that native feel.

Have fun, go glam, and above all, get native!