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Fall 2011 Fashion Trends: The Rose Blush Shoe

 in Color Trends / Shoes / Trends  tagged blush / fall 2011 / rose / winter 2011 by

One of the biggest classic tricks a Fashionista has up her sleeves, in order to make her legs appear longer, is to wear high heels that are close in color to her leg. This elongates the leg and makes one appear taller and more fabulous. This fall, there is a move away from skin-tone beige and a move towards the rose or blush colored shoe. This shoe is being shown in classic high heel pump styles as well as extremely trendy cut out styles, open toe booties and ankle straps.

Hot designers such as Prada, Chanel and Christian Louboutin are showing this hue for fall and it is already creating quite a buzz in the form of flying off store shelves! What is intriguing about rose or blush is that the shade easily blends with autumn colors such as brown, burgundy, plum and forest green; all colors that are hot for fall 2011.

In addition to shoes, the rose or blush shade is popping up on handbags and apparel. As the fashion world moves away from candy pink, or Pantone’s “Honeysuckle,” the rose/blush color is taking the place as the ultimate “feminine shade” for fall. With fall’s sophisticated vintage trend and embellishment trends such as lace, rose/blush is the easiest color to pair with the majority of one’s fall 2011 wardrobe.

Rose/blush is also light enough to carry into winter when colors become softer. Another reason to invest in the famed hue? Rose/blush has been spotted on the Berlin spring 2012 runways; signaling to the fashion world that is may be an important shoe color for 2012. 

 

Rose/Blush trend for fall 2011 by bayareafashionista featuring a convertible handbag

Fall 2011 Beauty Trends: Sparkling eyes from the runway

 in Beauty / Trends  tagged eye make-up / fall 2011 / runway trends by

Nails are not the only body part sparkling with shimmer this fall season; eyes are getting their sparkle on. The fall 2011 face is dramatic and fresh, giving beauty enthusiasts something to run to stores for; sparkles! Eyes are sparkling this fall with shimmering dark eye shadow shades of black, burgundy, grey and brown. Metallic eyes shadows are also important with bronze, silver, pewter and gold topping out the list. While eye shadow shimmers, thick black eyeliner is dressing up the eye with false eyelashes or lengthening mascara to top off the overall look.

While eyes sparkle, the rest of the face is quiet; ensuring the look is all about the eyes. Face powder is light and matte with cheeks wearing medium to light blush tones applied with one brushstroke. The lips are wearing sheer colors that are not too dark and give just a hint of color.

While eyes are the dominant feature on the face for fall 2011, nails are sparkling in shades of black, dark beige and green. An easy way to keep nails from competing with the eyes is to wearing complimentary shades such as black shadow and black polish; both with the sparkle of a disco ball of course 

With sparkling, dark eyes, the overall face for fall 2011 sets an evening tone; evoking images of disco balls and parties. In order to wear this look in the reality of daylight, lighter colors can be chosen for the eye shadow such as shimmering grey or softer browns. As long as there is a hint of shimmer, the darkness of the color can be left up to personal preference and occasion. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

 

fall 2011 sparkle by bayareafashionista featuring a matte eyeshadow

Peep Toe Booties for Fall 2011 travel from the runway to City Streets

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged boots / fall 2011 by

The peep toe bootie is nothing new to the closets of Fashionistas, but for fall 2011 the style was spotted on the runways in Paris, Milan and New York and has hit store shelves this month with fervor. Different styles of peep toe booties have graced store shelves over the past few years and this season shoppers can expect to find the same variety of peep toe booties for fall in solid styles, ankle styles and with cutouts.

The peep toe booties have come of age and is arguably the “IT” style of high heel for fall season. Both casual and dressy versions of the shoe style have walked onto store displays and shelves reeling in the hearts of Fashionistas. Designers such as Prada and Chanel have several different styles of peep toe booties to choose from this fall season in both classic colors and seasonal colors.

The colors that are popping up on peep toe booties this season range from autumn hues, such as burgundy, to edgy, fashion-forward shades such as blush rose; which happens to be the shoe color of the season. While more conservative styles of peep toe booties in seasonless shades of beige, black and brown are du rigueur for 2011, bold cut-out styles in autumn hues, rose blush and bright colors are also important.

The open toe bootie is of course being shown with casual attire and jeans as well as dresses with hemlines above the knee. A peep toe bootie may also be the ultimate investment piece for the season since one pair can take a Fashionistas from jeans during the day to a Diane von Furstenberg dress at night. When shopping for a fall pair of peep toe booties, keep in mind how versatile the style is and which colors would with the majority of your closet. Of course, one can never go wrong with Prada’s black version for $750. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

 

open toe booties by bayareafashionista featuring black peep toe booties