Showing posts with label Fashion Forecast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion Forecast. Show all posts

March 5, 2013

Pantone: 2013 Colour of the Year



PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald
a lively, radiant, lush green, 
is the Color of the Year for 2013.

Emerald, also called emerald green
is a tone of green that is particularly
 light and bright, with a faint bluish cast. 
The name derives from the typical appearance 
of the gemstone emerald.



With 2013 just begun, we have a solid 365 (well, technically 362) days to test-drive any and all new, emerging trends to our heart's content. And the Pantone Color Of The Year, emerald green, is no exception. While the hue calls to mind cheery clovers and traditional tartan prints, arguably, it can be a crap-shoot. Do you really want to don such a rich green shade immediately following the holiday season? Will we look like we're about two months too early on the St. Patty's Day festivities? I say, not at all. 

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A rich jewel tone, emerald can be flattering for just about everyone regardless of skin tone, hair color, and most importantly, your personal style.



 "Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty                        

                        that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."




August 27, 2012

Trend Forecasting: Spring & Summer 2012



This spring and summer you will find yourself wrapped in heavenly fabr
ics, adorned with fabulous vivid color, as well as soft neutrals, and pastels - most popular being soft mint green. Look again this spring to seeing lots of red, and tons of lace, not to mention flowing floral prints hanging on the racks...



As always...Black and white fashions defy time, and keep their well earned place as big colours for spring and summer of 2012.



Black and white fashions were big on the runways this season, most fashion designers showed black and white in some fashion or another . Let's face it - you can't go wrong with the traditional black and white outfit. The designers know this little fact, and continue to cash in on it.




This season dresses, and skirts will remain must haves... But this season fashion designers have also given us all kind of fun fashions. Fashions that will offer wonderful vivid prints, stripes, and geometric prints - not to mention some great new takes on animal prints... 

The main theme this spring is somewhat tailored, and classic, but with a touch of bold, and edgy.





My 8 best fashion tips for spring ...



Let's start out with what's up with fashion colour 
trends...





* The big colour trend for 2012 spring/summer is 

mint green... Yes you read right - 
mint green is the biggest color trend for the up comingseason. The racks will 
be full of fashions that all done up in a soft whimsical 
version of mint green.






* Another colour trend being you will see 

this spring, especially in handbags and shoes 
is neon's. Such as bright blues, yellows, greens, 
oranges, and hot pinks.






* Do you Crochet? Well it's back... Crochet vests are 

big this spring, maybe you can look to the back of 
your closet . maybe you might have a bit of a 
crochet number lurking.





* The colour that jumps out at the head of the 
line for this spring when it comes to neon shades, 
is orange! Less face it there is no other color 
that can make a loud fashion statement as 
bright orange. So need a new handbag or a 
great pair of shoes? Make it orange.









* Creamy neutrals, all done up to give you 

a very feminine look. Flowing pajama - 
styles, tunics. All meant to be classical, and again comfortable.







* Think whimsical patterns. From bird prints to deers
fruit, feathers, you name it, tops with whimsical 
prints are big. You will see everything from blouses 
to dresses all sporting Whimsical prints.






* Stripes - Stripes seem to hold a place in fashion 

year after year. You can't go wrong wearing 
stripes, from head to toe...





* High-Waisted flare pants are so big this spring... 
The pant that Katharine Hepburn made so popular, 
is back... I suggest you pair this style of pants with a great heel, just to give the old look a bit of flare. 

The new flare pant as a rule have loops for a 
skinny belt, so you can flash up the look with 
a flashy thin belt.










March 26, 2012

Shop The Look – Neon


One of the hottest trends for next Spring/ Summer is neon.
Bright limes and lumo yellows are a fave.




Here are some neon picks you can shop right now and be a season ahead…
1.  When The Blonde Salad wears neon,
you know it’s going to be a hot, hot, hot trend!

2.  Loving this Aiko silk wrap top by Diane von Frustenberg!

3.  How adorable is this lumo yellow pleat skirt from ASOS?

4.  Love these leather lumo sandals from ASOS

5.  Inject some lumo into your wardrobe with
these cute ballet flats from Old Navy



6.  I love these citrus wedges from
Trendzdaily.com (currently on SALE!)

7.  In my dreams, I’d be rocking these hot
hue heels from Manolo Blahnik

8.  Ahh, The Blonde Salad again.
Does’nt she pull of Neon like a pro?

9.  I absolutely adore this stardust embossed
Marc by Marc Jacobs iPad case in neon lime.

So what do you think of the neon trend? 
What are your fave items from this selection?

As seen on ZAlebs.com :

http://www.zalebs.com/style-watch/shop-the-look-neon/


March 20, 2012

Fashion Forecast: Sky-High Slits


Angelina Jolie's right leg has started a revolution. 
It's only a matter of time before people flock to gowns with up-to-there 
slits to get in on the sexy (but oh-so-tasteful) trend. 
Getting to flaunt your quads AND your fancy footwear while still 
looking like a classy high-fashion baller? Genius.

Let's delve into some runway inspiration and check out 
how queens of drool-worthy style like JLo and 
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are getting a leg up on the red carpet. 



Let's start with the revolutionary herself. 
Angie's velvet Atelier Versace number at the Academy Awards was easily 
the most talked about gown from the occasion, mostly due to 
her permanently extended leg. Hey, she just wanted to make 
sure no one mistook this for an ordinary back dress. 

No one capitalizes on the power of a high slit like Elie Saab
In fact, it's difficult to select only one of his designs to showcase 
the impact of a revealing slash. The double-slit action on this 
marigold gown, though, is hard to beat. This would be perfect 
for modern day Bianca Jaggers like Vanessa Hudgens or Chanel Iman 


Monique Lhuillier's fiery chiffon gown was one of the highlights 
of New York Fashion Week. We can't wait to see which star 
smolders in this look on the red carpet. 
Perhaps Olivia Wilde or Kerry Washington can take the heat. 


You wouldn't expect tomboy Kristen Stewart to turn on the sultry 
glamour like she did at the LA Twilight premiere, but that's what 
makes this look all the more awesome. The J. Mendel number 
delighted fans by showing off Bella's porcelain vampire leg. 


Old Hollywood was given a futuristic edge with this striking 
cutout number from Prabal Gurung. If this gold lamé looks familiar 
(and not just because of MC Hammer's haunting wardrobe) 
it's because Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence wore this 
statement piece to the movie's world premiere in LA.