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80's Flashback - Pastels Trend Updated

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Pastels Miami Vice Style Image via passportmiami.com and theredlist.c om Pastels have been trending for a few seasons now, but have recently had another surge in mainstream popularity. Aside from fashion I'm seeing a lot more pastels influencing interior decor with many of the mainstream retailers here in New Zealand like Citta ,  Country Road and Freedom Furniture jumping on the trend. Many of us (older generations) may remember the 80's cop TV show Miami Vice, where for me the most outstanding feature of the show was the fashion worn by the cast and in particular their penchant for pastels. It's impressive how Don Johnson can make a lilac tank top and white pant combo look so macho with his over the shoulder "are you checking out my butt" glare. Yes Don we are. Who knew pastels could be so manly! Even the ankle grazing,  cropped pants and loafers look is back - check out Tinie Tempah's reinterpretation of this 80's style statement. Let's start w