Navy Blue TRENDING.......
LOVED LOVED LOVED
Nicole Kidman in Vivenne Westwood
Amanda Seyfried in Zac Posen
Source: marieclaire.com via Rozlind Power on Pinterest
Julianna Marguiles in Emillio Pucci
Busy Philipps in Gabriela Cadena
How-to-wear Stripes
Spring 2013 Trend Tips
Small & Same Size Stripes = Flattering and can cover up a problem area when you pair the striped patterned top or bottoms with a solid color alternative. The focus (eyes) will then go to the solid piece in your outfit.
Mix & match Stripe patterns. Small, thin stripes on one piece and then wear with a larger stripes on another piece.
Forget the old rule: VERTICAL stripes are NOT more flattering then HORIZONTAL. Seriously it matters more the size and consistency of the stripe and pattern then the direction of the stripes.
SAFE BET: go with a neutral stripe color.
KEY TIP: Pay attention to the PATTERN of the STRIPES and where they are located on your body.
Buy ONE striped shirt that you are comfortable with to wear. Stripes are really timeless if they are Black, Blue, Tan, Beige, etc or if they are smaller in any color.
Get the Look:
Think of STRIPES as your friend.
Small & Same Size Stripes = Flattering and can cover up a problem area when you pair the striped patterned top or bottoms with a solid color alternative. The focus (eyes) will then go to the solid piece in your outfit.
Mix & match Stripe patterns. Small, thin stripes on one piece and then wear with a larger stripes on another piece.
Forget the old rule: VERTICAL stripes are NOT more flattering then HORIZONTAL. Seriously it matters more the size and consistency of the stripe and pattern then the direction of the stripes.
In fact a horizontal striped dress could really emphasis your waist if you have an hour glass figure or maybe even create a waist line for those of us who do not.
Look how these stripes bring your eye to her waist (of course she's a model no kidding she has a tiny waist) but the dress is a great example of how you should be using stripes or patterns to work for you. 
A vertical stripe pant can elongate your legs and make you look super tall but it can also give the illusion that your hips and butt are more larger then they really are.
SAFE BET: go with a neutral stripe color.
KEY TIP: Pay attention to the PATTERN of the STRIPES and where they are located on your body.
My Suggestion:
Buy ONE striped shirt that you are comfortable with to wear. Stripes are really timeless if they are Black, Blue, Tan, Beige, etc or if they are smaller in any color.
Mix Panel Stripe Shirt via Topshop US
Get the Look:
Topshop collarless blazer
via Nordstrom.com
via Nordstrom.com
Free People Vegan Leather pants
via Piperlime.com
via Piperlime.com
Tinley Road bandage stripe skirt
via Piperlime.com
via Piperlime.com
Chinese Laundry high heels
via Piperlime.com
via Piperlime.com
Sea-Foam Duchess Bib necklace
via Baublebar.com
via Baublebar.com
Onyx stud earrings
via Baublebar.com
via Baublebar.com
Anne Klein Wrenn
via Zappos.com
via Zappos.com
Pantone Color of the Year: Emerald 17-5641
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
News to me but did you know Pantone chooses a color of the year every year?
The 2013 color is Emerald 17-5641!
Click Here for Pantone website to learn more.
Well I should have known...
Bazar Mag had a whole spread on Emerald & Gold in December
My edited list of Emerald pieces
Show & Tell: Black & White
Friday, January 25, 2013
Jessica Alba rocks the Black & White trend in this Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 RTW dress at the Golden Globes after party.
