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Spring 2013 color trends: pastels

 in Color Trends / Trends  tagged pastels / spring 2013 / summer 2013 by

One of the big trends for spring 2013 is the pastel color palette. While bright hues and shades of neon remain important as we move into 2013 from 2012, pastel colors, which were first introduced in Paris last year, have moved to the forefront of fashion.

Pastel hues are vibrant this year. These are not baby pinks and baby blues; they are pastel candy colors which are sweet, playful and slightly edgy. Green is not soft, it is a bright mint and blue is the color of the sky on a clear day; not a baby boy’s blanket. Some brands and designers are even creating neon pastels for spring 2013. Sound like an oxymoron? It is; yet it works!

Vibrant pastel hues are easier for most people to wear, while baby soft hues can be tough for pale and dark skin-tones, vibrant pastels work with almost every skin-tone and hair color. Since spring 2013’s pastel color palette is easy to wear, it makes the perfect color palette to invest in for the upcoming warm weather season! Love that!

Many of spring 2013’s vibrant pastel hues can also be mixed and matched with certain neon hues and bright colors. One of the style trends for spring is to clash; mixing patterns and colors which are unexpected is du rigueur for the season. Spring 2013 is all about F-U-N! Love this!

The hottest pastel hues for spring 2013 include blue, green, pink, lavender, yellow and orange. What is your favorite pastel hue? Happy shopping and say fabulous 

The rise of the flat sole

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged high heels / spring 2013 by

Over the course of 2011 and 2012, we have discussed the possible demise of the platform sole. As fashion moves into 2013, designers and Fashionista’s on the street have rediscovered the flat sole shoe and have started to push their platforms towards the back of the closet. This is not to say that the platform is not relevant; it still has its’ place in fashion. The platform is just slowly fading and starting to hang out in the shadow of the new “IT” shoe in town; the flat sole.

Shoes have been reaching for new heights over the past several years and designers have been having fun being creative with platform soles. As garments begin to be more lighthearted, and consumers begin to tire of the sky-high platform, the sole of the shoe has become more understated; as not to compete with the rise of “anything-but-understated” apparel.

Prints, neon hues and bright colors are hot right now, and will continue to reign supreme as we move in 2013. This being said, the last thing a properly dressed Fashionista wants to do is have her shoes compete with her dress. This brings us to the flat soled shoe. A pretty, pointed toe pump in a solid, bright color looks perfect and fresh for the spring 2013 season when paired with a beautiful, floral, A-line dress. Somehow the thought of a multi-colored platform shoe paired with a sweet floral frock does not seem proper; wouldn’t you agree?

This does not mean all platforms must be banished from our closets, it just means as we move into 2013, look for a balance of soles in your wardrobe and invest in flatter soles rather than sky-high heels. Carrie Bradshaw and her collection of Manolo Blahnik shoes will be proud J

Goodbye 2012 and to all of the trends we are happy to leave behind

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged new years style / winter 2013 by

Today is the last day of 2012, and as move into 2013, we can cheer and jump for joy because there are a few trends we are happy to say will be “so last year.” So let us take a few moments to say goodbye to the tired trends from 2012, and while we are at it, let us say hello to the new, fabulous trends we are looking forward to in 2013!

Bye-Bye 2012!

Platforms: The sky-high, ankle-breaking platform is over. While there may still be some on store shelves, and from a few designers who didn’t get the memo, tall platforms are done, kaput.

Orange: “Tangerine Tango” was the color of 2012, but this fruity hue has run its’ course. Leave orange for the fruit bowl. Buh-bye.

Gigantic Jewels: Big, over-the-top jewelry is so over. These big baubles do not work well with 2013’s prints. Move them to the back of the jewelry box. Done!

Fascinators: Our fascination with the British Royals’ taste for over-embellished headbands has faded. Store your fascinator for a future Halloween costume when you decide to dress up as a Royal wedding guest.

Hello 2013!

Flat-Soled shoes: The soles of the shoe have come back down to Earth. Now, we will not have to worry about breaking our ankles. Thank the Lord!

Pointed toe shoes: Pointed toe pumps, high heels and flats are HOT for 2013. If your shoes will not hurt someone when you kick them, they are not pointy enough. ‘Nuff said.

Studs: Rocker-Chic is continuing to be huge, and in 2013, designers have gone wild for studs. Look for them on garments, bracelets, shoes, handbags and more. Oh yeah, and don’t forget to rewind that AC/DC cassette tape before you give it back to your BFF 

Prints: Prints and patterns, patterns and prints! Look for florals, ikat, stripes, checker boards, plaid, painterly designs and anything you can think of printed on fabric. Be a walking art piece.

Bright colors: Bright colors are still hot in 2013, so stay away from black and look for bright hues in shades of blue, green, yellow, pink and red. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses, it is going to be a bright year.

Pastels: The yin to the bright color trends’ yang. Soft shades of blue, green, yellow, peach and pink are just right for 2013. This is the Paris look, so brush up on your French. D’accord!

Dainty Jewelry: Sweet charms, thin chains, small earrings and thin bracelets are all the rage in 2013. They can be stacked together for a personal look or worn alone to compliment, not compete with, 2013’s print trend. Kisses!
Have a Happy New Year, stay safe, and of course, stay fabulous