winter 2013

Winter 2013 Fashion Trends: Pastel Hues

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Pastel hues starting creeping back into fashion when designers in Paris showed sweet, light colors on the runway for spring/summer 2012. The pastel trend turned out to be the perfect “yin” to the bright color trends’ “yang” and has continued to enjoy popularity into the fall/winter 2012/2013 season.

Pastel colors have traditionally been a welcome color palette for the winter season after the autumn hues from the fall season begin to look too familiar. Pastels offer a fresh and colorful perk to winter ensembles; especially during bleak winter weather!

One of the fabulous things about pastels is that they will continue to be hot as we move into the spring 2013 season. Pastels will be the ultimate alternative color palette to spring/summer 2013’s uber bright shades and neon hues. This makes pastel garments and accessories a great investment to wear now and during the spring months. Love that!

For the winter season, pastels look fabulous with the holiday season’s sparkle trend. When paired with silver or gold, pastels add the perfect complimentary color to any party ensemble or daytime outfit.
Look for pastel hues in lavender, mint green, soft yellow, sky blue, peach and washed out pinks when shopping for pastels this winter 2013 season.

We found a few fabulous pastels around the web for the winter 2013 season. Hope you love them! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Twisted Silver’s new Coco Bracelet is perfect for 2013

 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / General Fashion / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged bracelets / steampunk / twisted silver / vintage styles / winter 2013 by

Statement bracelets are a huge trend in 2012 and the look is showing no sign of slowing down for 2013. With all of the bright colors, neon hues and prints coming into play for the spring/summer 2013 season, it is more than necessary for every Fashionista to have a neutral, but not simple, bracelet on hand to add a little sweet yet edgy spice to any ensemble.

The new “Coco” bracelet from Twisted Silver offers a bold statement in understated pearly white and silver. The bracelet features three pearl stations which offer a vintage, feminine flair on a silver, industrial base. The overall feeling of the bracelet is “Grandmother’s inherited jewelry meets steampunk.” Love this!

Twisted Silver’s “Coco” bracelet works perfectly with winter 2013’s pastel hues and resort/cruise 2013’s bright colors and neon shades. When paired with pastels, the bracelet takes on a sweet vintage look and when paired with bright colors and neon hues, the “Coco” bracelet exudes modern flair. Versatility! Love that!

The “Coco” bracelet from Twisted Silver will make a fabulous holiday gift, or a timeless investment for yourself. The edgy flair combined with the vintage, feminine appeal makes the “Coco” bracelet a must-have for any jewelry box. Priced at $100, the “Coco” bracelet can be found online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Happy shopping, happy holidays and stay fabulous 

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c/o Twisted Silver’s “Coco” Bracelet.

Photos: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2012©

Laura Mercier Moderne Red nail polish review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged fall 2012 / holidays 2012 / laura mercier / red / reviews / winter 2013 by

Laura Mercier’s new “Moderne Red” from the holiday 2012 collection is the ultimate cherry on top of any look this holiday season. This cherry-red color is a classic holiday hue and works perfectly with all of the glittering holiday looks this season. Love that!

Red is already a hot shade for the fall/winter 2012/2013 season, making “Moderne Red” by Laura Mercier the perfect cherry red for 2012 holiday season. Classic + on-trend = fabulous!

To achieve the exact color on nails found inside the “Moderne Red” by Laura Mercier bottle, the nail polish needs two coats. We applied one base coat plus two coats of color and the polish lasted one week; the only reason it was time to re-polish was because my nails grew! As with all of Laura Mercier’s nail polish colors, “Moderne Red” is highly chip resistant and retains its color and shine throughout the week.

“Moderne Red” by Laura Mercier is perfect for the holiday 2012 season as well as being a staple in ones’ nail polish collection. The shade is classic and easy to wear; adding timeless appeal to anyone’s’ nail polish wardrobe. Love that!

Laura Mercier nail polish, including “Moderne Red,” can be found online at LauraMercier.com orSephora.com. Happy shopping, happy holidays and stay fabulous 

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c/o Laura Mercier “Moderne Red” nail polish. Holidays 2012.

Photo Credit: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2012©