Prom dresses and gowns

Kim Kardashians red lipstick adds a pop of color!

Adding a pop of color has never been more fun! Celebs are mixing things up with their styles just by adding color. Take a traditional black dress and make it more fun by putting on some leopard stilettos and red lip stick. Winter white is a favorite of mine but can look dull by itself. Spice up your winter white outfit with colorful accessories and hot pink lips.

There are certain times of the year to make sure you don’t mix certain colors. As we approach Halloween don’t scare everyone with your wardrobe. Black and orange are both great colors to wear but don’t wear them together. By mixing black and orange around this time of the year, you may get mistaken for a pumpkin. Keep your fall looks going by adding some yellow to your orange outfit and you will look vibrant and fashion forward. It is also getting close to the Christmas season and the last thing you want to do is look like a Christmas ornament. Don’t pair your red blouse with a green clutch or emerald earrings. Make your red blouse work by accessorizing with a black bag and shoes. If you want to stay in the Christmas spirit, red and gold always look regal together.

Try something new! This is the time to experiment with color. Throw in a pop of purple or some fierce fuchsia in your collection for fall 2012. Even though color is in, make sure you look in the mirror before you step out on the town. Color is great when done correct, but don’t look crazy. Have fun with fashion and try a pop of color!

Taylor Swift in all white

Years ago an unspoken rule of only wearing white between Memorial Day and Labor Day came to pass.  The rebels of fashion that have broken that rule!  We saw white on the runways of New York fashion week, the MTV Video Music Awards, and the front covers of the hottest fall magazines.

There is nothing more stunning than white done right!  Taylor Swift stepped on the VMA’s red carpet wearing an all white J.Mendel suit.  Although it was a serious look for the VMA’s, she looked amazing in all white.  Model Miranda Kerr stepped out in a white wrap dress paired with a brown belt.  What makes these all white ensembles work for fall or winter is that they are not wearing white shoes with these gorgeous outfits.  A great way to wear white in the fall or winter is to wear colorful shoes, jewelry or makeup.  Make your outfit appropriate for the season by simply putting on some red lipstick and stilettos.  Or like Miranda Kerr, throw a brown belt on and your ready to go!

Black and white is a great alternative to transition into fall.  Black and white is such a classic look.  Vanessa Hudgens wore a tea-length black and white dress to a photo call for her new movie Spring Breakers.  This dress by Blumarine looks like something that you would have seen Audrey Hepburn wearing years ago.  There is something so sexy yet sophisticated about black and white clothing.  It is timeless and looks great on any girl at any age.

White can be worn in so many ways.  Don’t just think of white as a summer color anymore, wear white for all the seasons.  Have fun with fashion and wear what makes you feel fabulous.   Just remember no white shoes in the winter but make sure you incorporate some white in your wardrobe because white is all the rage!

Chic Fashion From The Past

It has been said in fashion that styles always come back around. This has been so true for 2012. High waist pants that take us back to the 70’s, neon novelty pieces that bring back the 80’s and even baggy pants that we wish stayed in the 90’s have been seen on all the runways. Fashion is always evolving but there is only so much you can do with it before designers start recycling styles from the past.

Let’s start with the 70’s. Gwen Stefani and Kim Kardashian have been seen around Hollywood rockin the high-waist jeans. This look is really cute with a blouse tucked in, and a pair of high heels. Take the 70’s look a step further and go with the poker straight hair for a night out. One thing that I hope doesn’t make its way back around is bell-bottoms and super short shorts for men. Some things are better left in the past! A simple way to incorporate this look into your everyday is to throw on a pair of peace sign earrings, a tie die shirt or some wedges. Remember peace, love and freedom when putting together your 70’s ensemble.

Next is the 80’s. Miley Cyrus has been causing a stir with her crazy new hair doo, cut off tanks and multi colored spandex pants. Now that is channeling the 80’s! There are other fun ways to play with fashion from the 80s. Painting your nails is a fun cheap way to express your 80’s style. You can do a full neon nail, neon tips or outline your nail in neon. Another easy way is to take a shirt from your closet and cut it up to make it a belly shirt or an off the shoulder. Leggings are also on every corner and come in so many colors and patterns that it won’t be hard to achieve the 80’s look you desire.

Last is the 90’s. Hip-hop made its debut during the 90’s and everyone sported wind breakers and large chain necklaces. Stars like Rihanna has graced the covers of magazines wearing a big gold chain and made it look so cool. Other celebs like David Beckham been seen wearing wind breakers and track suits. Let’s face it, David Beckham wearing a track suit makes the 90’s look extremely hot!

There are so many ways you can play with fashion. With access to the internet and shops on every corner, it is not hard to bring around some fantastic fashion from the past without breaking the bank. Feel free to be the individual you are and play with looks from all the eras. Fashion is meant to be fun! So tease your hair, put on those neon stilettos, and rock your wind pants because in fashion….what goes around come around!