Fall Color Line Up

Earth tone neutrals used to be the common fare for Fall which consisted of basic blacks, browns, tans & cream.  That's not the deal at all for this season as we are seeing a barrage of rich colors that will most definitely excite and surprise you!  Your cooler weather wardrobe will get an instant boost if you add one of these hot hues to it... Aside from the coral and pink, these are my faves from the Pantone Fashion Color Chart for 2011...

RICH BERRY: Makes an outstanding statement especially when paired with basic neutrals.

OLIVE GREEN: My favorite of all greens that is a neutral hue and very versatile.  It's flattering to every skin tone.

DEEP TEAL:  An extremely strong blue-toned green that should pretty much be limited to one piece per outfit (meaning never wear teal on both the top and bottom).This colors best complimentary hue is charcoal gray.

COFFEE LIQUER: Rich & decadent, this particular brown brings a sense of elegance to Fall.  This color is safe to wear head to toe, however you can jazz it up by pairing it with gold accents.   

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End Of Summer 2011

Sad to say, Summer is winding down and coming to an end being that we pretty much only have a hand few of days left until it's officially Fall!  Soon it will be time once again to pull out the cold weather clothing that we've stored away for the warmer months, and begin to consider what's 'IN' for the brand new season come this Fall/Winter 2011.  I've done a little research and here's what I've found...  Fall is going Fun, flirty & flashy as we are going to be seeing a hefty dose of bold colors with a hint of 70's appeal.  Designers such as Gucci, Bottega Veneta & Missoni are re-vamping styles bringing back fur lapels, outrageous florals & the return of the once popular 'white tights' with a vengeance!

The vintage 70's is also going to get it's groove on with these funked up fashions as Gucci bolds it up with these over the top colorful fedoras paired with pinstripe slacks and dyed fur stoles.

Ponchos were a must have in the boho realm of the 1970's and ADAM & Alexander Wang have done an excellent job of resurrecting the style befitting the current day trends.

I think I was especially surprised to find that sequins are making a big come back this Fall as we are seeing pieces embellished with all that glitters for a glitzy fresh take on an old fave.  For instance this V-neck sequined shifty by Prada that is simple yet stunning!

It's looking like Fall 2011 is about making a bold statement so whatever you choose for your wardrobe this year, you have a free pass to be vivacious! 


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