Spring 2014 Color Trend Alert: Girl on Fire!

It's no surprise that with the latest installment of the Hunger Games trilogy, "Catching Fire" coming into theaters late November that Spring colors would follow suit. Golden yellows and blazing reds are sure to be a hit next Spring in everyone's wardrobe!

 Who wouldn't want these delicious colors in their life!



Color trends are definitely something easy to get into for most women. You can follow so many trends and think "I could never pull that off!" Luckily, color trends are for those of you that don't want to commit to trends like crop tops and tulle skirts but still want to stay current.

New colors are a great way to spice up any wardrobe! You can add them in with scarves, belts, shoes, accessories or even nail polish! For those of you who would rather keep your clothing simple, you can add so many great colors in your life with phone cases, laptop covers and throw pillows. There are too many easy ways to add color trends into your life for you to not take the plunge!

Let's look at some designer's who have added yellow into their lines!

 Versace

 Alexis Mabille

 

Giambattista Valli

 

Dior

 

Dior

 

Giambattista Valli

 

Versace 

Now that you've seen some gorgeous designer pieces, let's look at a few ways to add yellow into your look next spring!

 

Loving the yellow? Grab a simple sundress in this great color and you're good to go!

Unsure of the color for an entire outfit? Grab a pair of yellow flats to pair with your favorite jeans! Yellow can really compliment some complexions- if it compliments your skin tone, get a soft scarf to throw on over a t-shirt!

 For some people, yellow isn't all that flattering. For those of you whose skin tone is not complimented by yellow, you can still rock this trend! Grab a cute yellow clutch to add some color to your ensemble!

Another easy way to add some much needed brightness to your spring outfit is to throw on a yellow button up! You can pair it with a skirt, jeans or even slacks to show off your sense of style while still being comfortable!

Now let's take a look at some beautiful designer pieces that showcase some gorgeous red tones!

 

Vera Wang

 

Valentino 

 

Armani

 

Armani

 

Elie Saab

 

Valentino

 

Valentino 

 

Valentino 

It's no surprise that the famous Valentino Red was showcased so much but I hope your as in love as I am with some of the other gorgeous pieces! 

Want more reds to spice up your look? Here are some great ways to have a little fire in your look!

 

The first easy option is to grab a nice red blouse in whatever shade suits your skin tone best! Pair it with a pencil skirt, slacks or even jeans for an easy look.

 

Red pants! We've all seen and adored the colored skinnies but I am in love with these easy read straight leg pants. They can be cool and casual or sleek and dressed up. 

 

No one can go wrong with a great red flat! Make sure you get the right shade for you though so you can look effortlessly fabulous!

 

Another easy way to add red is with a scarf! 

You can get solid red or add a nice floral print

 

Red pencil skirt! Want to show off how absolutely fabulous you are? Rock a red pencil skirt to show off your fashion sense and some curves!

 

It won't be hard to find a fabulous little red dress, so why not go grab your favorite cut and shade of red to get you noticed!

 

Still not so sure about adding so much color to your outfit? Stick to a little red clutch to add in some red without over doing it!

Ready to run out and grab some color yet? If not, you still have until next year to get on board with these amazing colors! If you're as excited as I am about some bright yellow and blood red (a la Dexter) then it's time to get ahead of the fashion game and be a trend setter amongst your peers! 

Enjoy the sunshine or the rain (in a perfect yellow rain coat) this Spring and start getting excited for next years fabulous trends!

Spring 2014 Trending: Tulle Skirts!

The time has finally come for Spring fashion finds! I know we're all excited to get into some gorgeous prints and colors this Spring but my focus is a little farther in the future...

Spring 2014! I'm so excited to report my first 2014 trend: Tulle Skirts! 

 

Everyone who knows me knows that I LOVE tulle! If it were socially acceptable, I would probably wear a tutu every day. However, since wearing a tutu in public tends to be frowned upon, I for one am very happy to be able to wear tulle in a more acceptable way :)

This trend so versatile that you can wear to anything and everything! Dress is up with a button up or down with a t-shirt. Make it warmer with a sweater and tights or cooler with a tank top and shorter skirt. You can wear it with flats, heels, boots and even tennis shoes! 

 

Here are a few of my favorite ways to wear this great trend that will get you so excited about it that you may even start rocking this trend ahead of everyone else! 

First way to wear tulle is to pair is with a cute and casual or cute and classy sweater or jacket!

This shows off how you can dress is up for a fancy evening event with a fuller tulle skirt, pumps and fitted cardigan!

 

This option is a little more casual with an oversized sweater but still dressed up a bit with some pumps!

Here is a great example of how this trend can be worn fabulously at any age! 

 

I love a good all white outfit and this one is perfection! 

 Next way to wear tulle is with a t-shirt! It may sound a little too casual, but take a look at these examples and see if I can change your mind!

 Want to get a little rocker in your outfit? Pair it with a band Tee and a pair of converse or rocker boots! You can even add a leather jacket to pump up the volume!

 

 **Side note on this left outfit option: I am in LOVE with it! 3/4 tee, pink medium length skirt and adorable flats= LOVE! 

Way to wear #3: Crop top! 

This way to wear is so fun for bringing this look into summer! You can wear it with any color tulle and really make it your own with different cuts and colors!

Final way to wear is paired with a fantastic button up!

 

 

Make it a little more country with a jean button up!

Give it a little more flare with a neon or printed button up!

 Get a little nerdy with suspenders and a bow-tie!

Or keep it cute and casual with a plaid button up and skinny belt!

Whatever way you choose to wear your tulle skirt next Spring, make sure you have fun doing it! This trend is all about the fun factor so make it your own!

 Enjoy your tulle fashionista!

Fall 2013 Trend Report: Faux Modesty

Faux is the big thing these days to give designers the freedom to work with whatever materials they desire without upsetting PETA. From faux fur to faux feathers, faux is the perfect way to create anything and not be deemed offensive. So naturally, the next big thing in faux is faux modesty. 

Faux modesty uses areas of full coverage that are mixed with sheer fabric overlays that give the illusion of showing less skin. This has been seen in many 2013 collections from Templerley London, Alberta Ferretti, Marchesa, Gucci and Naeem Khan.

As with any trend, there are some more extreme versions that show off more skin through the sheer fabrics. 

 This look may be a little tough for the every day woman to pull off. To make this a little easier to wear at work or out on the town without getting stared at, wear a coordinating camisole underneath. 

If you feel like being a little more daring without being completely exposed, try wearing a bandeau top or a fashion bra to show off your style without baring it all. 

This is an easy way to bring this trend into your every day wardrobe. If you've been keeping up with current trends, you probably already have everything you need! Just grab a sheer top and you're halfway there!

Another way to show off this look is in a gorgeous gown. This look has been all over the runways and designers are showing off their styles with these barely there gowns.

These two gowns are from the Spring 2013 collection from Alberta Ferretti. They show off just a little skin under floral appliques. This shows off just a little bit of skin without leaving the models naked on the runway.

Marchesa always creates the most beautiful gowns and this Spring 2013 collection is no different. These two looks show off more skin than the last looks but still have that modest effect with the layers of chiffon on the look on the left and with the floor length chiffon skirt on the right. Neither of these looks are scandalous because the mix of covered and sheer is so strategic that all you see is the beautiful design without being distracted by the skin underneath.  

 

This is another more extreme way to wear the trend but still has the beautiful runway gown look. The sheer and nude top of the gown show just a hint of the skin underneath. This gown reminds me of the "naked dress" in Sex and the City because of it's body hugging cut and the sheer look that leaves little to the imagination.

 

Faux modesty is about creating the illusion of a full gown while still showing off a little skin to excite and entice the crowd. This gown does that wonderfully. The image this gives off is of a look that belongs more in the bedroom than the runway but with the sheer appliqued floor length skirt, this look becomes a beautiful work of art that is to be admired on the runway.

Emerald is the color of Fall 2013 and these two gowns show off several of the Fall 2013 upcoming trends. They both do faux modesty well with the sheer cut outs but they also have the texture element that makes them more visually appealing. 

If you're looking at these gowns and thinking where am I ever going to wear this trend? Look no further. Here are a few great ways to wear this trend without looking like you're heading to a gala.

The looks on the right are from Temperley London's Pre-Fall 2013 collection. They show off just a hint of skin in a creative way. The look on the left has a high cut neckline done in chiffon so it shows off the chest. The look on the right is a little more intricate because the black underneath the cream pattern is sheer black chiffon so it can show off a bit of everything almost without anyone noticing. 

The looks on the left are from Gucci Pre-Fall 2013 and show a more fashion forward way to show off a little skin at any event. The lace overlay shows off most of the upper part of the body with only a little coverage. This lace look has a delicate feel to it and is sexy without showing too much. The long sleeves make it look even more modest despite the cut out in the middle of the chest. The chiffon overlay on the second look shows off less skin than the first and still has a delicate and modest feel because of the high neckline and long sleeves. This chiffon look can be worn anywhere to show off this trend while still looking modest.

These last two looks are from Calvin Klein. They show off the least amount of skin but still keep true to the trend. The overlying cuts are modest and cover up most of the body while the mini dresses underneath show off just a touch more.

All of these looks have the modest appeal of past while still showing off some skin to bring it into the future. This trend is a perfect way to bring the past into the present and make it a modern new look. Faux modesty can easily be translated into every day wear with button up blouses or sheer maxi skirts with a mini skirt underneath. Faux modesty is incredibly versatile so play around with it and find a new way to work it into your wardrobe next fall!

Fall 2013 Trend Report: Fashionable Feathers

You don't have to be dressing up as the Black Swan this coming to Fall to pull off these fabulous feather looks!

The first fabulously feathered look is a dramatic take on the upcoming trend. 

 This feathered beauty is a masterpiece of fashion and art. The skinny leather pants and textured top are a wonderful compliment to the drama of the feather coat. Having feathers not cover the entire coat takes this piece out of a costume look and into high fashion. There is nothing lacking in this stunning look and that is what makes it so stunning. As an artful piece of high fashion this is a big win in my book. 

However, if you're looking for a simple every day piece, this may not be the right choice for you. This look screams "look at me" and shouts fabulous trend setter from rooftops. So if you want to be the fashion queen walking down the street, this is the look for you. 

For those of you looking to maybe tone it down a little but still have the dramatic effect, the perfect look for you is to add a little feather accent to an already existing look

These show off the best of drama and every day appeal to those fashion leaders and trendsetters looking for the next big thing.

 

 This first look shows off the same drama with the black feathers but has a little less of the intense look as the leather and feather combination. The classic little black dress underneath the feathered sleeves shows off a more subtle ensemble.

This second look adds in a couple of my favorite upcoming trends- feathers, texture and bringing attention to the shoulders. This simple white dress has beautiful textured detail of it's own but is made even more beautiful with the addition of the feathers on the shoulders. This look has a simple feel to it but still carries that same dramatic appeal with the fabulous shoulder pieces. The white dress and light colored feathers give an almost angelic appeal to this look that will make any one stop and stare.

The last way to wear this trend is much more every day friendly if you're looking for an easy way to add in a little feather love to your wardrobe.

 The feathered mini: a simple way to show off the latest trend without being so dramatic. 


This piece is so versatile in look and texture that it can be dressed up or down and go from day to night easily. 


Adding this piece in is as simple as throwing it on with some tights, a cute t-shirt and a nice blazer or structured 
jacket. 


This example also shows off adding a little texture in a small way to make your outfit pop even more. 

Wearing a sweater with this feather mini can bring the trend into the winter months and the holidays.



Wearing the feather mini with a simple top is also a way to tone down the look if you want to add in this trend but don't want it to stand out too much. 

 

The darker feathers are another way to make this mini less dramatic and they can blend in well with the already existing pieces of your wardrobe.  

Now that you've seen my top 3 favorite ways to wear feathers next Fall, it's time to get your hands on some of these fabulous feathers!