Fall for Accessories, Shoes, Hair and Makeup in 2010

It isn’t just clothing that can be trendy.  New trends are always seen with shoes, handbags, accessories, hair and makeup.  As with all trends, adapt those that work for your body shape, personality and are age appropriate.  According to InStyle Magazine – “Fall 2010 is the return of the lady.  Sleek heels and structured bags are sophisticated, refined, and part of the polished look that’s totally happening for fall”.  I’m personally thrilled to see that - but I also see falls share of biker chic and mismatch colors and prints.  Here are a few others for fall 2010.

Accessories – Gloves galore including finger-free gloves.  Necklaces by the neck full.  Lots of strands of pearls.  Bands and bangles by the armful.  Layer your jewelry.  Handbags include bags that match clothes, personalized bags, and logo bags.  Embellishments on bags such as sequin, metallic and fur.  Specific bags include backpacks, frame bags, document or messenger bags, hobo bags, cross-body shoulder bags, chain handles and envelope bags.


 Shoes – Patent is still popular along with suede.  Bright suede with gray or black tights.  Nude colored shoes with bright outfits.  Fringe and tassel shoes with either flat or high-heels. Biker boots with a tough attitude - wear them with leggings or a short full skirt and tights.  Legwear is very important and in a variety of textures and colors. A playful trend seen on the runways were ankle socks with heels. 


                                


Hair – Hair will be seen intentionally messy.  Let your hair go big and wild like the ‘80’s.  There will be lots of volume and rollers are being seen again – just not  in public. Headbands make a comeback.  

  



Makeup - Eye shadow application -  apply a bright shadow,  then offset it with a contrasting shade underneath such as  purple with bronze, teal with shimmery yellow, cranberry with mint.   Match your lipstick and dress color but downplay your eyes.                                  

Wishing you a fabulous fall.  Happy Shopping.


Joyfully,

Chris

Fall 2010

As a member of the Fashion Group International (FGI), I always look forward to receiving the trend Overview.  The fall fashion mantra written by Marylou Luther states:

 If clothes are truly socio-economic indicators, the recession is really over and it's okay to look rich again.

I think by "looking rich" it means to pull out the fur - real or fake - and pile on the bling!  A lot of fur accents were seen on wool along with fur dresses, skirts, and pants.  Sparkle and bling were in the form of sequins, metallics and glitter.

Here are some of the other runaway trends seen in the Fall Fashion Shows that could be adopted into our everyday ensemble

• Shapely formfitting clothes in solid hues. 
• The return of the pantsuit.  The jacket is longer, fitted, oversized, wrapped, or peplum.  Single or double-breasted jackets are paired with wide, narrow or cropped pants. 
• As I mentioned in last week's blog - leather (real or vegan) is on trend.  Lightweight leather is a great transition piece for cool fall days.
• Velvet and lace are popular for evening apparel.
• Plaids and prints are paired together.
• A polished-yet-approachable elegance with hat and gloves, plaid or tweed suit.  
• Calf length skirts with gores or A-lines.
• Classic camel colors along with bright and bold colors.  Green, red, purple, and turquoise.  Blues and oranges are strong.  Black and white are always right.

Keep in mind that runway trends are extreme.  To update your wardrobe for Fall you can pull these trends in with color, fabric, texture shoes and handbags.  Just make sure you are dressing to honor who you are and what works best for your unique body shape.

Next week I'll tell you about the Fall trends for accessories, shoes, hair and makeup.

Have a fabulous week!

Joyfully,
                              
Chris

                                 

                                              

"Green is the new Red, White, & Blue

I hope all of you had a fun and festive 4th of July.  In retail, the 4th of July signifies that it is time to get summer apparel off the floor and make room for Fall!  My next several blogs will focus on Fall 2010 trends.  Fall fashions are as exciting as fireworks to me.  I ooh and aah over the fabrics, textures, colors and styles. This year there is even more to light up the sky - organic and vegan wear. 

Organic food has led the way to what is now a hot trend in fall fashion - Vegan Leather.  I am a proud consultant for Jana Kos Style Partners and I'm excited to announce her earth friendly vegan leather jackets.

Organic and vegan wear is on the rise yet finding it is stores is still few and far between.  Just as organic produce was considered an unneeded luxury a few years ago, the perception of vegan apparel is changing as well.  Giving customers the choice will only add to its popularity.

As you can see from the pictures, Jana's vegan leather jackets look exactly like the more expensive lamb leather which she still offers.  While organic and vegan food seems more expensive,  Jana's vegan leather is several hundred dollars less than her lamb leather.

Everyone talks about "going green" with household products but I don't think we give much thought when purchasing clothing.  I see a lot of waste when I work in closets.  I'm guilty of it myself. Closets are overstuffed with the pieces that don't fit, have never been worn, or hang there because Aunt Betty gave it as a gift.

Besides purchasing vegan wear, here are few other ways to support the environment:

    1. Pay more for your clothing but purchase fewer clothes.
    2. Swap parties (see past blog on swapping)
    3. Consignment shopping (but only if you know how to spot good quality).

To see Jana's entire collection go to www.janakos.com or contact me at www.vipstudioonline.com.

Here's to life, liberty, and pursuit of vegan leather!

Joyfully,

Chris