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Pale can be, and is, interesting. For lovely lilac is the perfect purple shade to Zentai suit everyone.The colour purple is staging a subtle comeback this summer. But the shock shade favoured by fashion designers last winter has mellowed into luscious lilac for those hot summer nights.

And there's no need to be a shrinking violet if you want to exert some purple power this season.

For a truly regal style, choose lilac tailored separates worn with a crochet or lace top. Or for a sexier look, opt for a lilac velour catsuit.

The High Street has come down with purple fever. Stores are all wrapped up with wrap-round silk dresses and tops that are beautifully understated yet very sexy.

River Island have stitched up the fashion craze with crochet tops in lilac to match any occasion.

And at Internacionale, T-shirts, tops and sheer shirts are spot on for this colour revival. Complete the look with shoes, shades and even nail varnish.

You can always face up to the new look with a lilac make-over. Eye-shadows in purple, pinky-lilac blushers and deep purple lipstick complete the picture.

CATSUIT CAPERS: Velour Catsuit, pounds 54.99, from Chi available at Internacionale and Miss Selfridge. Jacket, pounds 12.99, from Internacionale. Sandals, pounds 44.99, from Schuh.Go on be different, look lovely in lilac and bask in girl power in purple, you won't regret it!