Feb.2010
Fashion/Image Trend Report
Hello, Everyone!
Well, like some of you, we had no power for several days and lost quite number of large oak branches because of the heavy snow. You can only live so long by candlelight and huddling together. My husband and I danced when the lights came on! It was indeed a wakeup call. We must enjoy what we have every day, you know.
So here we are in the middle of winter but I noticed several baby cacti peeking out when the sun came out and melted the snow. Spring will be here soon!
WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET?
Here is what you will be seeing in the area boutiques in the coming season. Warning—don’t get overjoyed with all these new fashions except for the fabulous colors.
Spring Fashion Foundation
COLOR
*This spring soft neutrals are making a big entrance with pink champagne, light pewter, and warm beige as your season’s must-haves. They are everywhere. Khaki is again popular.
*Bright whites show up in head to toe outfits using fun materials such as tulle, fuzzy textures, lace and shine. (Be careful how your teeth appear when you wear it—I choose the best white shades for you during a personal color consultation).
*Blues show up in soft denim shades, mid-blue hues, and the classic navy blue.
*Bolder choices in color include coral, sunflower yellow, wisteria, purple, teal, turquoise and lime green. All of us can wear these and look fabulous.
Styling tip: Give your light neutrals a little more power by adding contrasting colors. We want to see you!
Very important: When wearing nude shades you want to pay attention to your skincare and makeup. It would be easy to look washed out and even a little sickly without a polished face and defined features brought out through the right makeup. Call me if you have any questions.
FABRICS
Spring fabrics bring a return to romance with soft layers, ruffles, feathers, vintage lace and see-through fabrics. These textures will add a flirtatious and feminine feel to your wardrobe.
Styling tip: Be careful that you don’t look like a character in a fairy tale when wearing combinations of ruffles and lace. Mix these flirtatious pieces with some classic pieces like a slim skirt, tailored blazer or straight-legged pant.
PRINTS
Prints are the queen of the trend. They get attention with loud, eye-catching florals as well as tie-dye, tropical, digital, and tribal prints.
Styling tip: An easier way to experiment with the wild prints this season is to put it in a smaller item. Enjoy the larger floral print in a tote, for instance. How about the optical print in your sunglasses?
FASHION RULES for this season:
Rule # 1: Prints on top of other prints could be blinding.
Print mixing is a big trend for 2010. Wearing an outfit with four completely different prints might work in the magazines but is really hard to pull off for real people with real bodies. Better to pair two patterns together that share a one color. This should work and you are a fashion trendsetter!
Rule # 2: Big bold jewelry needs to be worn with caution.
Big jewelry is in, but it’s not for everyone, according to me. The Color 1 color and image training I received years ago taught me how important the scale is on a human body. If you have a large face like mine, for instance, you can play with a large chunky jewelry, if your face is average or small, then the jewelry should be medium to smaller sizes.
Rule # 3: Don’t get carried away with the ever-growing heels.
Sky-high stilettos will be impossible to wear if you have further than one block to walk. Besides very high heels are not easy to walk prettily. (Check how Oprah walks in her shows.) Be careful to have glittering details such as sequins & metallic finishes on the shoes unless you want to look short.
Rule # 4: Downsize your handbag.
With shoes getting more attention, the role of the handbag is changing. (I cannot be happier here.) Handbags this season are smaller pieces of artwork that add detail to your outfit. For those of you who still carry your lives in your purse, look to find a bigger slouch bag (but not huge) with this season’s soft neutrals or light pastels. The lighter colors will make the bag not look so heavy.
Here is a big Caution:
Short shorts
Generally speaking, no one over the age of ten should be wearing short shorts. Unfortunately this is a strong look this season. Shorts are being paired with the boyfriend blazer, a loose top, and wedges. It is conceptually a cute look, but be cautious. This may be a must-have for runway models only.
I have one more great alteration person for you:
Sandy Ross 817-654-9881 She is very fashionable and knows her trade.
I would love to hear from you about my Ageless Beauty Image Tips. Also please let me know if you don’t wish to receive my Beauty Tips.
ENJOY YOURSELF this spring!
I will be most happy to help you to look fabulous and happy, I promise.
Keiko
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