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Jewel tone shoes for fall 2012

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / jewel tones / winter 2013 by

Jewel tones are a huge color trend this fall 2012 season and one of the fun and fabulous ways to wear these rich hues is on shoes! Another reason wearing jewel tone shoes for fall 2012 is fabulous is that many of these hues have already appeared on the spring 2013 runways! Love that!

Fall 2012 jewel tones include red, burgundy, green/emerald, blue and purple. These cool tones look amazing on any style of shoe, but for fall 2012, the hottest way to wear jewel tone shoes is either in the forms of flats or classic, flirty pumps.

There are many styles of flats for fall 2012. In jewel tones, look for smoking slippers and ballet style flats. When it comes to pumps, you cannot go wrong with a pointy toe, platform or flat sole. Look for colors that you feel blend into your current wardrobe and will give you most the mileage over the course of the fall and winter seasons. Colors such as red, purple and teal will also carry into early spring 2013, so these could be good investment colors.

We found a few fabulous pairs of shoes around the web in spectacular jewel tones for fall 2012 and assembled them into this article. Hope you love them! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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New York Fashion Week spring 2013 trends from the runways

 in Color Trends / Trends  tagged new york fashion week / runway trends / spring 2013 / summer 2013 by

New York Fashion Week ended last week and left Fashionistas everywhere with something to covet for the spring/summer 2013 season. The overall looks from designers offered colorful combinations on soft fabrics. There was a 1960’s vibe and hemlines dropped below the knee. Shoes were lower to the ground and toes got a little pointy. Handbags were either classic and structured or soft in the form of a hobo. Some designers opted for neutral hues while others continued with bright colors into the New Year. There were prints, florals and playful patterns. A little bit of kitsch remained on the runway for 2013 and styles were a little more casual than what was shown in 2012.

Here is a snapshot of what was hot on the runways:

Fabrications:

Silk * Lace * Leather

Colors:

White * Black/White * Black * Beige *Cobalt * Bright Colors mixed together * Metallics *Neutrals

Handbags:

Flowing silhouettes with structured handbags * The hobo returns

Shoes:

Pointed toes * Flat sole shoes *Ankle straps

Apparel:

Longer hemlines * 1960’s silhouettes * Stripes * Prints * Florals * Leopard print

There you have it! It should be interesting to see which of these land on the streets in spring 2013!

Chanel Infidele nail polish from Fashion’s Night Out 2012

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / fall 2012 / fno / reviews by

Chanel Infidele is a hot new nail polish shade from Chanel’s limited edition Fashion’s Night Out collection. This beautiful berry hued nail polish is one of three nail polish colors which had been released the day before Fashion’s Night Out 2012 on September 6.

With shades of purple and burgundy being hot for the fall 2012 season, Chanel Infidele is the perfect hue for wearing on a daily basis. Infidele by Chanel is a cool berry color which is similar to a dark cherry. The cool nature of the color makes Chanel Infidele perfect for pairing with this season’s hottest trends including black, leather, jewel tone colors and neutrals. Love that!

Chanel Infidele even has an edgy side to it which makes this color work well with this fall’s rocker chic trend which includes studs, leather and lace. This is also a great color for a Fashionista who is not a big pink or red nail polish fan. The shade is not red enough or pink enough to qualify for the red or pink categories; making it the perfect alternative to those traditional hues.

Chanel Infidele is currently sold in Chanel Boutiques and at chanel.com. The nail polish is $26 a bottle and is limited edition. Grab one while you still can!

If Chanel Infidele has passed you by, there are similar colors on the market. You can try “Red Berries Smoothie” by Sephora, “Saville Row” by Nails Inc.  or “Graphic Berry” by Dior. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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