winter 2013

Red for fall 2012 is hotter than ever

 in Color Trends / General Fashion / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / holiday fashion / holidays 2012 / red / winter 2013 by

Red is a classic color which always has a place in fashion. Although the fashion world can look forward to shades of red for the holiday 2012 season, red has decided to become a bit more prominent at an earlier date this year; that’s right, red is hot for fall.

Red hot red is on fire for the cool weather season and it is not just darker shades of red such as burgundywhich are making an impact this autumn season. Bright and fiery red is also on trend for fall 2012; and the bright hue is making no apologies.

Red is popping up everywhere and on everything for the fall season. There are bright red lips, red fingertips, red accessories, red apparel and even red jewelry. This outgoing hue is being shown both alone and as part of digital prints, color blocking and as an accent color.

Since red is a classic color which pops up every year for the holiday season, it is one color which should be easy to find in your closet at home. Look for bright red shades which can stand alone or be color blocked for a modern update.
Not that into red but feel like rocking the trend anyway? Red nail polish is an easy way to wear red in an understated fashion and also red gemstone jewelry makes a great investment while making a small statement.

What is your favorite way to wear red? Is this a color you love and relate to? Or would you prefer to stick to fall 2012’s darker red hued family; shades of burgundy? Whichever way you choose to wear red, you are sure to be noticed and to make a fabulous, fashionable statement. 

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Ankle strap shoes for fall 2012

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged ankle straps / fall 2012 / high heels / winter 2013 by

There are so many shoe trends for the fall 2012 season, and many of them are modern takes on old classics. One of the fresh twists to a timeless shoe style, which is hot for fall, happens to be the ankle strap! Loathed by some due to the fact that ankle straps can shorten the look of one’s leg, the ankle strap is a classic shoe feature which can be found in many different forms over the years.

Ankle straps have faded in and out of fashion over the past several decades and have shown themselves in the forms of bow-ties, ribbons, buckle straps, single straps and double straps as well as large pieces of leather or fabric. For the fall 2012 season, the ankle strap is mainly found as a solid piece of leather, faux leather, patent or fabric. The strap is normally ultra-thin, although thicker “ankle cuffs” have also been spotted for fall; there is no medium size ankle strap for fall 2012.

The ankle straps shown on shoes this season offer a standard buckle free from embellishments and “bling.” The wider ankle straps or “ankle cuffs” offer an avant-garde vibe while the thinner ankle straps this season are flirty and lighthearted.

For those of us with short legs, the thinner ankle straps are more flattering than the thicker ones since ankle straps can shorten the look of the leg. Lighter colors are also more flattering for short or thick legs. If worn with dark tights, or another type of leg covering, dark colored ankle straps and thick ankle straps can easily be worn by a short leg since the color of the leg is tonal.

We found a few fabulous pairs of ankle strap shoes online and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Shopper totes for fall 2012; ditch the disposable shopping bag

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / totes / winter 2013 by

Shopper totes for fall 2012 are offering a fresh take on a classic handbag style for running daily errands, going to the office and shopping at the mall. Gone are the days of the solid colored basic tote or the logo embellished tote which reflects the price of the handbag rather than any sort of fashion-sense or personal style.

Practical yet fabulous shopper totes for fall 2012 are being shown in seasonal trends including color blocking, textures, mixed fabrications, rocker-chic studs, leopard print, in prints and with embellishments. The fall 2012 shopper tote is also being shown in a medium to large size; perfect for carrying home a few pairs of shoes, some jewelry, a new top and more after a day of shopping.

Shopper totes are also versatile. This classic handbag style can easily be worn to the office too. A shopper tote can carry an extra pair of shoes, an iPad or small laptop and a clutch for use during a lunch break or for going out on the town after work.

The silhouette for fall 2012’s shopper tote is being shown in both east/west and north/south. Most shopper totes for fall feature an open top with one clasp or snap; making it easy to fill up with purchases. J

Shopper totes are an essential handbag style for every Fashionista; even non-fashion conscious men and women. Gone are the days of carrying around a paper or plastic disposable shopping bag after making a purchase at the store; food, clothing or otherwise. Shopper totes are better for the environment and can also free up your hands from carrying multiple disposable shopping bags. Of course, sometimes your purchase is too big to fit in the shopper tote and that is OK; the system is not perfect J

We found a few fabulous shopper totes around the web and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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