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Spring Trends-Floral is In by styleyouniversity on polyvore.com Unlike seasons past, though the floral print is being seen in everything, not just dresses and tops. Can you wear floral prints? Better yet, SHOULD YOU? Why not I say! Take a look at some of the outfits I’ve put together on Polyvore and tell me [...]
Sometimes interpreting Spring Trends from the Runway to YOUR closet is a difficult task. What you see on the models in pre-season shows never seems to show up the same way in the retail stores. Why is that? Runway fashions are meant to be exaggerated, over the top and many times over embellished. They are [...]
Yesterday I posted the Pantone Colors for Spring Color Trends 2013 and asked on my FaceBook page what color “you” liked for the season. Many chimed in with colors that they loved already. Some even asked “do I have to have only 1?” YOU DON’T NEED BASKIN ROBBINS IN YOUR CLOSET! That one comment prompted [...]
Pulling off the Pastel Color Trend might challenge some of you if you are over 40. Know that this look is quickly becoming one of the hottest new trends on the market. Pastel colors are fun, but if you are beyond your 20′s they can sometimes put you in an “old lady” state of mind! [...]
Trendy, waist defining peplums offer ample space for curves! I’m often asked, “can I wear a peplum”? The simple answer is “yes”. The not so simple answer is….make sure that you know HOW to wear them! Peplums, are fun trendy ways to amp up a look and as you can see here, are great [...]
Easter weekend launches spring in full force and you are hearing it here…. Pastel Trends are HOT for Summer Vibrant hues are still a major part of the color palette, but color trends emerging are what we see on the first buds of spring known as pastels. It’s been years since we’ve seen so much [...]
Fabrics for Spring this year range from sturdy menswear to soft delicate feminine lace. Lace Applications: We’ve seen lace before, but it’s only been in touches, just at the neckline or peeking below a hemline. Lace this season is being used as an overlay in camisoles, woven into skirts and tonally imprinted onto fabrics….not truly [...]
A dress that fits the shape of a woman’s body not only follows the lines of her body but falls effortlessly on the curves is a beautiful thing. This dress from Banana Republic, the “Mad-Men” Collection, is a great example of the flattering cuts available to women with curves. Today’s emphasis on “retro” 40′s, 50′s [...]
Trends – Peter Pan Collar One of the more subtle spring trends emerging is in the changes seen in collar styles.With the focus on feminine dressing of the 50’s and 60’s gentle rounded collars give an instant update to your wardrobe. As someone who coaches others on creating a “more youthful” appearance, wearing Peter Pan [...]
Spring trends this season are all about pattern…whether it’s botanical, tribal, floral, nautical or geometric, it all adds up to great style. It’s a lot going on, and you must be careful about the patterns you choose. This Milly Dress from Milly NY, is a great example of a geometric pattern that could be universally [...]
