I
can’t help but agree that AWang is such good handle on cool.
If you are still wearing colour blocking, thinking of how to match your outfit in different colour and prints, that means it's time to have a revolution of your wardrobe. But it does not mean that you have to purchase some more new pieces to 'follow' up the trends or give up your old clothes ( personally, I do not throw away clothes, no matter how old are they, because you will never know some day they will turn to a new vintage style, as you know fashion is always look back).
My advice is wearing in the same colours or prints HtoT. So you can play with different materials, give a sleek and sophisticate look.
I am not a fan of pastel colours, I believe not everybody can pull off a whole pastel look. Why not to try prints, they are more timeless compare to certain trendy colours. And for this season, is the world of symmetrical prints.