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Spring/Summer 2018 Fashion Colors

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Spring/Summer 2018 Fashion Colors

Trends! So far we’ve talked about fashion trends and shoe trends. Today, let’s discover color trends for spring/summer 2018. Each year, Pantone, the international leader in color forecasting, releases its color predictions for the season. I have to admit—I love this season’s palette! There’s something for everyone: brights, pastels, neutrals, warm color and cool colors. While the shades I’m showing and talking about seem extra specific, in the stores and fashion, you’ll be able to find a lot of variations on the general themes. Here is my take on several of the spring colors and some ideas of how you [..] read more

Wearing Pantone’s Color of the Year

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Wearing Pantone’s Color of the Year

Pantone, the go-to authority on color trends, has named Rose Quartz as one of the “it” colors for the year 2016. It is light to mid-toned pink that many consider a dreaded pastel. But I kind of see it as a really fresh trend. It’s simply a matter of knowing how to wear this pale hue without looking childish or losing your power. Here’s a little inspiration on how to inject the color of the 2016 into your winter wardrobe. And note—don’t worry about looking for an exact match of said Rose Quartz. Designers interpret Rose Quartz, a very soft, [..] read more

Crazy for Color

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If one of your fashion resolutions or style goals for 2011 is to add more color into your wardrobe, I applaud you and admire you. Color is the element of design that is noticed first and remembered most. Plus in my opinion, color is just fun! Now then if you’ve made that resolution, but you’re not quite sure how to go about adding the color, I have an easy tip for you. A POP of color! Adding a pop of color, particularly a bright color, is a phenomenal way to add interest to an otherwise all neutral outfit. For example [..] read more

Shop in your closet

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Let’s face it; winter is a long season in Colorado. You probably have some great pieces in your closet, but you’re sick of your outfits. Versus going out and buying for the sake of buying, my solution is for you to shop in your closet. Here are a few tips: 1. Break up your suits. Many suits that are bought together aren’t meant to be separated, but most are easily separated. Pair your pinstriped pants with a solid jacket. Wear your glen plaid jacket with a solid skirt. Play with layering in new ways. Instead of your usual shell under [..] read more