Fall/Winter 2012 Color Trends!

   Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Well, I know it's a tad early to begin thinking about snow considering it is a mere 68 degrees in Rhode Island right now but, the 2012 color trends are just waiting to be worn!  The designers for this winters collections have decided to crush the gloomy "stuck in the house" look and they added a live vibrant "shocking" look.  Of course, they started out with the neutral colors like maroon, camel, caramel, tans etc.  Then they went on to the mid-tone colors such as purple, orange, red, mustard etc. Then, if you believe it, they took chances and added the vivid hues like gold, teal and turquoise (my favorite)!  The designers have stated that it is less about the individual colors but more about the textures and colors used together.  This is where you come in!  Take chances when getting dressed in the morning.  Don't just put on those boring black leggings and that dull gray oversized top (me everyday)! Go out and try these new forecasting suggestions!  After all, fashion is a daring game!  Here's how it's done!

Color Trends

Neutral

More Neutrals

Go try it!

Ciao, Annie May

Leather On The Bottom, Blazer On The Top!

     Try the new alternative for a pant suit.  If you dare, go out and get a pair of stretch leather leggings and match them with a loose boxy blazer.  Black leather leggings are the most slimming (does not mean you can not try other colors) and they look the best with a pop, either in the blazer or in the under layer (the brighter the better!).  This outfit is simply fabulous for a casual night at the bar or an office meeting, it can swing both ways!  The boxier and more oversized the blazer is the more casual the outfit will look.  What are you waiting for...go get em'!

Total Spunk

Wool Blazer

Street Style

YSL does it too!

Get Sexy Sassy!

Ciao, Annie May

Man Up!

       Women's tuxedos have been a confusing subject for years!  Whether you consider them glamorous, sophisticated or an evening gown alternative they haze the gender divide.  This look was born in the 1960's by the famous Christian Dior himself and he trumped it "le smoking".  Thanks to Dior, the fashion world has considered the women's tuxedo a classic garment (every woman should own one).  The designers of Fall 2011 tuxedos have decided to change it up a little and add more spunk and pizzaz!  These tuxedos no longer come in only black and white, they come in every possible color you can imagine with all different types of hardware.  Although there are tons of ways to alter your tuxedos designers tend to love changing the collars (ex: peter pan, stand up, edwardian, peaked lapels).   In our modern world of fashion there are thousands of tuxedo designs, you just have to find the one that is best fit for you!  Like all things in the fashion world this is the evolution of the women's tuxedo.

Le Smoking 1960's

Sorry for the delay in posts! I just got back to school and have been so busy! I will keep post as often as I can!

Add a tie for fun!

Ciao, Annie May

Faux Fur!

     Disregarding the fur debate, lets discuss fur in the element of its fashion!  Everyone is a fake fur offender and when I say everyone, I mean EVERYONE (from Chanel to Forever 21)!  The thing that matters when discussing fur and fashion is the quality of the garment.  Faux fur allows everyone to experience and participate in the fashions of the fur look, even the PETA lovers!  Fur is a great look for winter and designers are now coming up with fur in every print and color imaginable.

Faux

Real

Real

Faux

Faux or not, you have to love fur!

Ciao, Annie May

Strap Up!

     When it comes to fashion, sexuality is a never ending discussion.  Is that too much?  Is it too revealing? Is this appropriate or not?  In a design studio those questions are floating around constantly.  It just so happens that in the YSL, Hermés and Chloé design studio they had quite daring answers to those questions.  Leather harnesses are back and you better buckle up because they are fierce!  The bondage and fetish fashion is still afloat and it begins with the leather harness accessories.  Although these accessories are far from mainstream we no longer question it as strange or absurd.  Since this look is a bit risque it is best paired with something elegant.  Think maxi dress or high waisted pants, sophistication is key!  See how the designers do it!

Saddle Up!

Ciao, Annie May

Take The Plunge!

     If you've got it...flaunt it!  The deep V neckline is coming back with power.  Fall 2011's Fashion Week showed us that this neckline ends somewhere between the breast bone and the naval (it's deep)!  This effortless look works best with a relaxed fit rather than a tight body defining one.  The best way to wear this look is without a bra.  Go ahead, go braless, I give you permission!  This way you have nice smooth and unbroken lines.  Another way you could wear the deep V is to wear undergarments that are loud and obvious (crazy prints, lace, cut outs etc.)!  If you are calling attention to the top half of your body it is best to even it out and be a bit more modest on the bottom half.  A perfect match would be a maxi skirt or a pair of wide leg pants.  Don't forget that this look can be worn in a casual and dressy way, you're the one in control!

Altered a bit, this look can be worn every season!

Ciao, Annie May

Hot Pants!

      Bright colored pants are all the rage for Fall 2011 so get ready!  This trend is allowing girls to wear warm winter colors on top and have a little fun on the bottom.  There is no rule saying that you have to slip off into the dark color world as soon as the summer is over so add a bit of color fun to fall.  Have fun with this, take some chances!

Bright Fun!

Ciao, Annie May