A change in season always seems to bring about new fashion trends so why should this season be any different? What I like about one of the trends, color blocking, is that you can put it together from things you already own. Color blocking isn’t exactly new, but it is making a real statement now. It means just what it sounds like, putting together two or more (don’t do more than three) bold colors in your outfit. It is your time to shine and be as creative as you’d like. If you’ve always wanted to put that pink top with that red sweater, go for it. If you don’t want to mix and match your clothes, how about accessories? Spruce up that neutral outfit with bold shoes and purse and/or a scarf. Dare you make your eye shadow contrast with your top? The possibilities are endless. Try putting together 1 bold, 1 neon and 1 neutral. The color wheel on top can be used as a guide. Colors opposite one another tend to compliment each other; choose colors next to each other for a bit more of a harmonious look. Another little trick is to draw a triangle between colors and chances are two of the three colors you touch will work well together. Keep the colors solid and use your imagination! Wear the trend, don’t let it wear you.
Another trend is mixing prints and plaids. Once again you can use items already in your closet to pull this off and it allows you to look at your wardrobe in a whole new light. There are so many rules out there for mixing and matching that they practically cancel each other out, making for “anything goes!” Here are a few rules beginners ought to stick with. Try and keep the base color in both prints in the same family. By the way, animal prints can act as a neutral and if one of your patterns is in a more neutral color the other can be more bold. Don’t mix similar type patterns, for example trying to mix polka dots with polka dots may put your more in the sad clown category. The smaller the pattern the easier it is to mix, but do try and vary the scale to add interest. What I like about this trend is the varied possibilities of mixing black and whites, two colors I seem to have in ample supply.
One more way to keep your look current – nail polish. Those dark winter colors should be giving way to a lighter look. Although a classic red never seems to go out of style, with all the bold colors and neons out there, try balancing with a quieter nail. If you’re tired of the basic french manicure, try a reverse french. There are a number of beige, honey, milky whites out there to choose from and a light pink seems to go with a lot too.
Let us know which trends and colors work best for you.
Welcome to Spring. This means that summer is not far away!!
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