Think gellato and fizzers, fairy floss and minted ice-cream, these delicious treats have springboarded designers into a lolly-land fashion binge.

Soft pastels and candy colours will be on trend for the Australian Summer. Floating dresses in colours of an ice-cream parlour have been gracing the catwalks in Europe and New York.

Unlike previous bolder pastels, this season will focus on a softer muted version that is subtle yet beautiful. These gorgeous feminine colours often left in our infancy have been reborn into our fashion forward wardrobes.

Pastels are expected to move into all aspects of style and will be the dominant hues of slips, stripes, sequins and even bomber jackets, plus will complement the current trend of frilly romantic detailing.

The soft pretty palette has replaced the bold block colours of the autumn winter season to offer a more delicate look. Experts are suggesting the trend will move into all aspects of fashion including home soft furnishing, shoes and accessories. Even makeup will enjoy the pastel touch. Bright bold colours will be replaced with their softer counterparts including colours such as peached pink, soft mint, hydrangea blue, lemon chiffon, coral and taupe.

What better way to celebrate our soft, sensual femininity then with creamy candy pastels.