Color Choices

Glinda,

What do you think of color choices do you go along with seasonal identification like in the book "Color me beautiful"?

Debra

Debra,

I think “Color Me Beautiful” is a great place for people to start. I have had “my colors done” and am a Winter. A lot of the colors outlined for me I never thought I could wear but when I tried them on I was blown away by how great they looked. One such color was navy. I still can’t get over how good I look in navy (lol). I also think its important to branch out and try new colors and try new things. Every season there are new colors introduced by pantone that are naturally not on a “colors” list.

What I think is important is to figure out what’s going to compliment your skin tone. Everyone has different undertones to their skin and when a color has that same undertone it’s really going to make you pop. I know if I put on any color with a pink or blue undertone I look and feel great.

I also think it’s important to trust your gut. There are some colors that you put on and you just feel yucky all day or feel like you look bad. When you come across those colors, clearly avoid them like heck!

I’m a huge fan of experimentation and don’t believe in trapping yourself in a box with that being said I do think that “Color Me Beautiful” is a valid starting place. As you figure out what looks good on you and what works you will naturally be drawn to certain colors and will fill your wardrobe up with them. You definitely want to keep a range of colors and not just settle into one or two. In my closet you will find a wide range of browns, blues, pinks and purples. I try to run the gamut in those color families.

I hope I helped! As always have fun trying new things and seeing what’s going to make you look your best!

Fashionably,

Glinda

What Are the New Fall Trends?

Dear Glinda,

What’s going to be “in” this fall?

Laurie

Hi Laurie,

There are actually some fun trends for Fall. There are of course some trends that I’m skeptical of. Let’s start with what I think is great:

1)) Country club chic is in. Think less “I just fell in Lily Pulitzer” and more subtle. A cashmere sweater with dark jeans and a pearl necklace. It’s going to be more about softer prints instead of big, loud ones. Look for vintage-y prints and cuts that are very feminine.

2) Belts are sticking around, which I kind of like. I do believe a belt on a shapeless garment provides instant shape and that a belt can make your waist look smaller.

3)Tailored, knee length dresses with nipped in dresses are going to be everywhere. Very Hitchcock heroine. To keep the look going pair up these dresses with a cropped trapeze jacket.

4)Pencil skirts are sticking around as the work essential. The look is tres chic when accompanied by a cropped belted jacket

5)Statement jewelry is still in. I mean really, does it EVER go out? The standards still apply: big, bold necklaces; swingy, hanging earrings; big chunky artisan looking pieces are in; mixed metals; pearls; and vintage pieces.

6) There is reason to rejoice! Wide leg pants are still rocking this season!

7)Sweater coats and cardigans are big this season. Though I feel like they are such a staple and never really go away.

8) While neutral colors are still going to be prolific this season keep an eye out for rich, gorgeous colors like berry, magenta, emerald, bright yellow, sapphire blue, bold red and purple.

9)Large top handle bags in exotic animal skins (crocodile, snakeskin, ostrich, etc), faux or real

10)Evening wear is still leaning towards the sparkly and fabulous. How could sequins EVEN be out?

Now on to the stuff I’m not so sure about:

1)Plaid. I don’t know I just can’t buy in. I feel like they push this on us every couple of years and I just feel like a rejected extra from Brigadoon – but that’s me.

2)Pleats. I’m in with pleats on stuff like jackets and skirts but I’m afraid this trend may move to pants and that’s a scary thought.

3)Vests. Why do they keep doing this? WHY? If you have boobs you cannot rock a vest.

4)Hats. In theory I love this. In reality its retarded.

5)Peep toe, stiletto oxfords. Let that sink in.

6)Hold on to your hats (HA!) acid washed denim is coming back.

7)Fringe. No.

8)Lace. Again, in theory I like this but I know in practice people are going to look like Madonna circa 1984.

9)Flouncy blouses. This ONLY looks good on super skinny women. I don’t know why the hell designers think normal woman want to cover their bodies with excess fabric.

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I hope this helped you out Laurie!

Fashionably,

Glinda

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What's a Sweetheart?

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I think your site is great! I especially like the section on Necklines. I always read descriptions in books of styles, but they don't really tell me what they are. Now I know what each neckline looks like. One that I haven't seen and am still curious about – What is a sweetheart neckline?

Cristina

Dear Cristina,

Great question! I didn’t include the sweetheart neckline in the fashion dictionary because it is fairly uncommon outside of formal wear.

Basically the sweetheart neckline looks like the top of a heart shape. The neckline can be strapless or have straps but it mostly commonly accompanies a halter style.

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The sweetheart neckline is universally flattering as it provides ample coverage of the bust and its plunging style streamlines the figure. Also the eye follows the shape of "heart" and it makes your bust look fuller and more ample (always good, right?).

Like I said, the sweetheart neckline tends to be most common in formal wear but it is showing up in some more casual styles. Typically in a casual style the neckline is less prominent. So keep an eye out for it when you shop. Like I said it is a universally flattering style.

Fashionably,

Glinda

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