Fall 2011 Fashion Trends: The Rose Blush Shoe

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

CARLISLE/per se Brings New York to Saratoga with a Fall Collection Trunk Show

This amazing line features pieces that fit right into the fall 2011 runway trends while maintaining a timeless appeal. The fabulous part about the Carlisle/per se collection is that it cannot be found in stores: making everything in the collection truly exclusive.

If you would like to view the collection and have the opportunity to order from this luxurious and exclusive line, please contact Cindy Zuccarino at cindyzuccarino@gmail.com. The trunk show will run from August 10 through August 17. Bay Area Fashionista readers will receive 10% off their entire order. Fabulous!

To see a glimpse of the collection, please visit carlislecollection.com or persecollection.com

*Supporter of The Wonderful Witchy Women fundraiser.

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Fall 2011 Beauty Trends: Sparkling eyes from the runway

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