Posts Tagged ‘Color Trends’
Video- Five Fashion Trends for Fall 2010
Sunday, September 5th, 2010
Fall is definitely near and a welcomed change from summer. Each “ber” month brings its own special element to fall fashion. September, with New York Fashion Week (NYFW), sets the tone; October suggests color palettes; November marks the beginning of the “dress to the nine” season and December tells us to “step up” our outerwear gear. In this video, The Colour Gurl shares her five favorite fall trends. Follow these trends, and you’ll make EVERYONE’S fashion “A” List.
Five Fashion Trend Favorites for 2010 – The Colour Gurl from The Colour Gurl on Vimeo.
Tags: Color Trends, Fall Fashion Trends 2010, Video, What to wear to
Posted in Body Analysis, Color / Colour Analysis, Corporate, Personal | 1 Comment »
Video – Sex and the City 2 Preview
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Sex and the City 2 May 27, 2010
If “Sex and the City” stylist Patricia Fields has her way, expect summer 2010 fashion trends to consist of bold colors; oversize, over-the-top and over sparkled jewelry; and *hard swallow* harem pants. “Hammer” pants lost me back in the ’80s; seeing Samantha in gold sequined ones paired with a neutral jacket, helped me to remember why (1:19). Still, leave it to the 5’2.75″ (159cm) petite chica to take this fashion catastrophe and turn it into a blessing (1:31) and I so can’t wait to rock the look!
Tags: Celebrity Fashion, Color Trends, Sex and The City, Video
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Could Green be First Lady Michelle Obama’s Favorite Hue?
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
First Lady Obama wears teal green and turquoise St. Patrick's Day 2010 at Newsweek magazine's executive forum on childhood obesity at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. (Click image for closer view) I AM NOT LOVING THE BELT AT ALL.
It’s St. Patrick’s day and the folks of Ireland aren’t the only ones enamored with the hue green. From where I sit, it appears that First Lady Michelle Obama may have a thing for green too.
First Lady Michelle Obama wearing an emerald green dress by Kai Milla. (Click image for larger view)
Green is a secondary color formed by mixing the primary colors red and yellow. While psychologically cool in temperature, this hue hosts a number of relatively warm hues within its family. With both a warming and cooling effect, the color green denotes balance, harmony, and stability. Green also represents life and signifies growth, renewal health and environment. Conversely, green occasionally defines inexperience, jealousy and envy, although Grammy nominated singer Erykah Badu would like us to believe otherwise. According to Ms. Badu, her eyes are green, ’cause she eats a lot of vege-ta-bles. “It don’t have nutting to do with your new friend”. Lyrics taken from song Green Eyes found on the CD Mama’s Gun.
Addressing attendees at the Joint Armed Forces Officers' Wives' Luncheon at the Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. (Click image for larger view)
Green is a restful color with some of the same calming attributes of blue. Like the color blue, green rooms help time to move faster. Team green with blue to produce echoes of nature i.e. water and forest.
First Lady Obama seen here wearing a mix of green and blue. Both hues seen here, are relatively warm in temperature and work beautifully against her warm skin tone (click image for larger view)
Green with brown, tan or beige resonates organic or recycled and is an excellent combination for packaging of those types of products.
First Lady Obama appearing on Sesame Street (Click image for larger view)
For a sporty, outdoorsy feel, consider a tri-color combination of green with yellow and black or white.
Who can forget the First Lady's classic yellowish-chartreuse ensemble designed by avant garde designer Isabel Toledo and worn during President Obama's inauguration. Mrs. Obama accessorized the look with grass-green leather gloves and green shoes. Splendid! (Click image for larger view)
The high contrast of purple with green are sporty, outdoorsy colors. Purple with green brings energy, excitement and activity to any space.
First Lady wearing purple with a blue green. I like the color contrast but not on Mrs. Obama. (Click image for larger view)
Finally, if your skin tone falls under the category of “warm-spring”, consider lime green with orange.
Sorry Madam First Lady, this look is a total FAIL. (Click image for larger view)
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Tags: Choosing the right colors, color analysis, Color Trends, Michelle Obama, Michelle Obama Fashion, Michelle Obama pictures
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16 + 39 = 1 Fabulously Modern and Affordable Plus Size Wardrobe
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
I just came across this auction. If this isn’t a reason to love eBay I don’t know what is. Auction 150420828940 is this stunning 39-piece plus size wardrobe and it has your name on it if you are: (1) size 16; (2) rectangle or inverted triangle shaped; and (3) a warm spring undertone beauty. Packed with pieces to get you through the week, you’ll find Monday morning career options, Friday night out-on-the-town picks and even adorable outfits for the weekend. I like the fact that many pieces are new with tags. Those pieces that are slightly used appear to be in excellent condition. But, most impressive is the seller’s lookbook. As a seller myself, I understand and appreciate the laboriousness behind this listing.
If this wardrobe speaks to you, DO contact the seller and inquire about bust, waist, hip and inseam measurements; Seller claims to not accept returns. More importantly, DON’T delay. This bid ends March 12, 2010 at 10:40 PM PST.
Here are some of my favorites from the Seller’s Lookbook.
A pretty white top with lace detail by Crazy Horse, size L. Paired with dark brown crop cargo pants by Crazy Horse, size 16.
Black fluted edge skirt from Briggs New York, size XL and a rich side zipper top from Old Navy, size XL. Purse also included in auction.
Sleeveless blue top by Harve Benard with notched collar, size XL. Jeans by Liz & Co Size 16
Tribal trend beaded smock dress by Style & Co, size XL.
The fringe hem skirt is from Massini, size 16 & the top is new with tags by Merona, size XL. Ensemble is adorned with silver & black disc necklace and paired with embossed black clutch bag by Metro 7.
Light brown pants from Old Navy, size 16. Matched with solid brown halter top with built-in shelf bra from Arizona, size XL. Topped with a white cotton/lycra shirt from Karen Scott, size XL.
Essential black flat front dress pants from Apostrophe' size 16 paired with a rich, trending color teal shirt from Karen Scott, size XL. Layered with a black tank from White Stag, size XL. Also shown with gray puffy heart necklace. Bag included!
Tags: color analysis, Color Trends, How to Accessorize an Outfit, How to Dress Your Body Type, style consulting
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Oscars 2010 Red Carpet Color Predictions
Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Mo'Nique - Precious (Nominee for Best Supporting Actress)
It won’t be long now before the road to the 87th Oscars comes to an end. But not before some 36 million viewers around the world witness the melding of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars and the fashion industry’s top designers.
Let’s face it, for the style aficionado, the Academy Awards is all about the red carpet. This viewer cares less about which movie star gets to take Oscar home, and more about which fashion trend to expect in his or her home closet over the ensuing months. As you might imagine, in addition to looking for fashion trends, I’m looking for color trends. Of all the colors forecast for the spring/summer seasons, I want to know which one shall lead the pack.
This year, the nominees are: Coral; Amber; Pink; Plum; Turquoise; and Teal.
I’m predicting coral to be the winner, despite the fact that hues of blue, specifically turquoise and teal, are strong contenders. What’s your prediction?
Tags: Celebrity Fashion, Choosing the right colors, color analysis, Color Trends
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