Pretty in Pink

I wanted to share a little bauble I made over the weekend. This picture is from my ig acct. I created a "barb wire" ring with rose gold coloring.

Post title inspired by the song Pretty in Pink by The Psychedelic Furs

Rite of Spring Pt 2

Previously I shared the women's spring colors. In part 2, I'll be sharing the men's spring color trends.

The first color selected is Lavender Herb. This is one of my favorites for the men and I sincerely  hope that many men adopt this color.  One of the things that I love about this shade is that regardless of personal style, this shade of lavender works for everything from preppy  to Neo Victorian.

Photo courtesy of Pantone

Pantone's color of the year makes an a pear ancestors in the color trends for the men as well.  I can see some lovely dress shirts or ties in this shade.

Photo courtesy  of Pantone

Titanium should be big for the  gentleman this spring.  It makes a great alternative  to black for those warmer days (pretty much every day if you live in Texas)

Photo courtesy  of Pantone 

Sandstone is next on the list. While Pantone may like this shade,  it is one I struggle to get behind.  The yellow/orange undertones makes this a color that I find harsh for many complexions.

Photo courtesy  of Pantone 

Woodbine is a mossy shade of green.  It reminds me of trees in East Texas where I spent my adolescent years. This is another  color that won't work with every complexion, so try this one on...don't  buy unless you LOVE it.

Photo  courtesy of Pantone 

Toasted Almond...sounds more like something I would order for my ice cream sundae than a shade of clothing, but it is a lovely neutral. I can foresee many  khaki pants in this shade for spring.

Photo courtesy of Pantone 

Classic Blue. The name says it all.  This is a shade that looks good on practically everyone, so buy,buy, buy.

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Treetop reminds me of a forest and makes me long for a cabin getaway. I love this shade of green and can't wait to see it on all those beautiful hazel the guys out there.

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Glacier Grey,  another great sprint neutral.  Buy pants, suits, pretty much anything you like in this shade.

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Dusk Blue is another classic shade of blue that looks great on just about everyone. Many shirts will be found in this shade or with this shade as an accent.

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Post Title inspired by Rite of Spring from Angles & Airwaves

Rite of Spring - Pt 1

The weather has warmed up a bit and the sun is shining brightly.  Based on this wonderful little development, I thought it would be a great opportunity to introduce you to Pantone's colors for spring.  You can expect to see this colors showing up in the stores shortly.

First up is a color I have discussed in a previous post (Red Red Wine).  Pantone's color of the year Marsala.  A wonderful brownish red that compliments almost every complexion, be sure to pick up some pieces in this color to be on trend this spring.

Next up is Glacier Gray.  I'm excited about this one because I adore gray.  This color seems to be prominent in the men's collections, but I feel it's a wonderful neutral and alternative to black for spring.

Custard is next on the list for spring colors.  This is a color that I feel is particularly difficult to pull off, so perhaps try it in your accessories instead of your basics.

Tangerine is another color for spring that I feel is difficult to pull off.  All of you beautiful tanned ladies with warm undertones can totally jump on this color's bandwagon though.  For us fairer complected ladies, again I vote accessories.

The next color is Strawberry Ice, Pantone has their suggested pairings, but I would like to suggest pairing with Marsala for a twist on monochromatic dressing.

Next in line is Toasted Almond.  This is another color that is a great neutral.  I'm not particularly fond of brown tones, but I can see this looking lovely paired with some of the other colors listed in this post.

Classic Blue is another color that I am excited about.  This is one of those colors that just seems to look great on everyone and really makes an outfit pop.  If you don't already have something in this shade in your closet, I highly recommend buying a piece or two (or more).

Lucite Green is a beautiful way to bring some spring greenery to your wardrobe.  It's an airy color that works well with most complexions thanks to that hint of blue in it.

Scuba Blue is a quintessential spring color.  It reminds me of the beach and makes me long for a vacation complete with tropical drinks (and maybe a cute cabana boy or two....I know I'm greedy).

Aquamarine is another of those colors that suits just about everyone.  I would suggest using this color in measured doses unless you want to look like you're trying to channel your inner Elsa.

I hope I have inspired you to think about what you might want to start adding to your wardrobe for spring.  Just remember that unless you love the way you look in a color, don't invest too heavily in it.  Accessories, camisoles, etc are inexpensive ways to update your wardrobe with the spring trends without breaking the bank.

Stayed tuned for Part 2 in this series where I bring you the hot colors for menswear.

Post Title inspired by Rite of Spring from Angles & Airwaves

Lunatic Fringe

After feeling ill this last week, I think I've finally found a little balance.  So without further delay, let's get this baby started.

I know spring is right around the corner and that I should really be showing off what you should be buying next, but I couldn't help but show some more of the items I found in the Fall/Winter collection.  I have always had a fascination with the flapper dresses of the 20s.  There is just something about the freedom and liberation that those designs held for the women of that era.  I wanted to show you guys a few modern takes on those classic looks.

The following from the Diesel Black Gold collection just sparkles.  It might just be me, but I think of a black disco ball.  Can we say club dress?

Photo by Kim Weston Arnold

The following from Roberto Cavalli just sings to e.  I want this skirt so much, perhaps a diy on the horizon.  Paired with an almost military inspired jacket.  I could see sporting this in the office and then out for drinks.

Photo by Marcus Tondo

The next design from Roberto Cavalli seems to have the large fringe cuts with a print which I feel gives a very modern feel to the look.  Pair it with the red fir and it's just on fire.

Photo by Marcus Tondo

 This last look from the Salvatore Ferragamo collection is one of those looks that really works on a runway (or the long corridor at work).  The flow and movement of the fringe and the nearly sheer layer underneath would make any woman want to turn on that strut.  I also agree that it looks amazing paired with knee boots.

Photo by Yannis Vlamos

Is anyone else inspired to add a little (or big) fringe to their wardrobe?

Today's post title inspired by the song Lunatic Fringe by Red Rider

Red Red Wine

Happy New Year Friends!  I thought I would dedicate the first post of the year to Pantone's color of the year: Marsala.

Marsala is a beautiful rich warm color much like the wine it is named for. A beautiful red with brown undertones, this color should flatter just about all skin tones.

There are many ways to incorporate Marsala into your wardrobe and you may find many foundation pieces in this color as the spring fashions start arriving in the stores.

For those who know me, you know that I love boots and leather jackets.  In honor of my fashion faves, I have found some lovely examples that I would like to share that you could use to incorporate this color into your wardrobe for a slightly more sophisticated touch to that edgy vibe.

The boots below would be perfect with your skinnies or even a dress.  I love the little studded detail alongside the back zipper.

Wanted Highnoon boots, $89.99 - Zappos

Here is a moto jacket that you could get.  A little sophisticated coloring to your tough girl wardrobe.

Jacket $79 - Maurices

Another cute little jacket, although this one has an even friendlier price tag. Watch out for the boxy cut on this one, it may hit some people in a wider part of the anatomy cutting off your torso.

Jacket $39.80 - Forever 21+

Here is another cute little boot I found that could be used to add Marsala to your wardrobe.  I love a short biker boot with dresses in the spring and summer.

Sketcher $29.50 - $69.88 - Amazon.com

Today's Post Title Inspired by the song Red Red Wine by UB40

Still Swinging Pt 2

This post is part 2 of my previous post on the Mod Trend. 

This dress from the Emilio Pucci Fall 2014 collection is just wonderful.  It's not an outfit I could pull off, but it is eye catching.  Paired with this boots, it seems a wonderful mix of the mod trend and a western feel with the pattern.

Photo by Monica Feudi

Just Cavalli paird this wonderful little number with the giant grommets over what appears to be suede leggings.  I think the grommet touch gives this dress the perfect touch of tough girl chic.

Photo by Fabio Iona

This dress from the Maiyet Fall 2014 collection has a wonderful graphic print that provides a lovely mod touch.  The cut-out allows for a modern touch that brings this look a more updated vibe, so you don't look like you are wearing you grandmothers hand me downs.

Photo by Kim Weston Arnold

Maxime Simoens has created the dress below that is perfect for a goth grunge vibe.  The black colored plaid just speaks volumes to me.

Photo by Umberto Fratini

This dress from the Sea Fall 2014 collection reminds me of the evil twin of that perfect little white dress with lace detailing that we all search for in the spring.  It has a very late 60s/early 70s kind of vibe to me, only it appears completely modern in this inky black color.

Photo Courtesy of Sea

Today's Post Title Inspired by the song Still Swinging from Papa Roach.

Still Swinging Pt1

The Swinging Sixties and Sophisticated Punk don't seem like a cohesive mix, however the fashion industry can surprise you sometimes.  I actually found several styles of the mod trend that I could actually contemplate wearing, presuming I had the figure, which I do not.  These particular styles and shapes look better on a more svelte frame, not my curvy one.  My goal with the blog is to show people how they can encorporate the trends into their own style.

This dress from the Gucci Fall 2014 collection has just the right amount of hardware and leather detail not to mention the snakeskin print of the boots.  This is a wonderful little dress for the office.

Photo by Yannis Vlamos

Tom Ford has gone wild with this print.  The "it" color of the season makes this outfit a show stopper.  Everyone will stop to take notice of this outfit.

Photo by Marcus Tondo

Dsquared2 also jumped on the snakeskin bandwagon.  This mini dress in the electric blue color has the right amount of swing for those leggie girls.  For those of us with less that perfect legs or who are a bit more modest might pair with leggings and boots.

For the green number, I recommend this outfit only for the bravest of soles willing to work those legs for all they're worth.  Not to worry the print is universal, so for anyone else, I would recommend the print in a top, jacket or pencil skirt.

Photo by Marcus Tondo

Photo by Marcus Tondo

Roland Mouret has provided a wonderfully modern take on the geometric looks prevelent in the 60s. This dressed paired with the leather leggings is a sophisticated look that is completely wearable.

Photo by Kim Weston Arnold

J. Mendel's Fall 2014 collection has the two outfits below that create a beautiful 60's silhouette but with a modern twist in the print.  I found both dresses to be visually appealing and could see them paired with some edgy hardware style jewelry for that rock chick vibe.

Photo by Monica Feudi

Photo by Monica Feudi

Today's Post Title Inspired by the song Still Swinging from Papa Roach.