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Re-newed American Style

July 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I can feel it coming, can’t you?  The re-making of America.  If there is one thing I know it is the resilience of my American brothers and sisters!  Resilience, creativity, strength and hard work are all hallmarks of our American Heritage.  Fashion this fall is a reflection of our true American Heritage.  You’ll see

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Conservative Glamour.  The reemergence of luxury.  Classic style and quality are all over the runways this season.

Urban Warrior: The designers fascination with the strong American woman!  Rich leather and modern tech fabric in addition to sophisticated new trenches.

Bohemian Rhapsody: Our love affair with the juxtaposition of jeans and silk continues.

Eclectic Chic: Classic iconic lady like dressing.  This woman loves to mix her patterns, prints and textures while keeping the same color story going.  She knows how to wear color and layers it selectively giving her a look that is uniquely her own.

Let’s get excited about what’s coming.  Dig deep and find your own true American Heritage. Connect with your past and you’ll find inspiration to keep moving.  Give up the old, the tired and renew your own American Spirit!

As they say, nothing is new, it’s just reinvented in a new a better way.  Shop your closet for a great core piece and add something in the “renewed” American Style this season!  I promise you will

“Look Good, Feel Great and Have FUN Doing It!”

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A Peek at Fall Trends

July 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Words such as Aurora Red, Pepper, Black, White, Aubergine, Charcoal, Copper and Dark Chocolate give us the first sense of fall.  There will be pops of color but stability is the key to a wardrobe this season.

Continuing to feel the impact of the economy, designers are playing it a bit safe with colors and creating lines that mix into a wardrobe and can be developed over time.

If it has been a long time since you introduced a new suit into your wardrobe, now might be the time to start with some new neutral basics.

As they say, black is the ‘new basic’.  Well, black never went out, just took a back seat to other colors such as brown and navy.

Ah, the question then becomes, how do I wear black if it is NOT a good color for me???

Always add interest with color. Never just wear black and white.  Too predictable and quite honestly, pretty boring.  I know all of you in the northeast will scoff at this because everyone in New York wears black and white.  Step out of the box for a while and try some color. At the very least wear it in a scarf!  Color matters most when it is right next to your face so wear a color that will complement your skin tone.

Check out Doncaster’s Fall Trends now.  You can see the latest trends in person too!

Pantone introduced it’s fall color preview with more muted tones that the past seasons. I love how they create the names of their colors.  They evoke such emotional response.  Names such as:

  • Endive
  • Golden Glow
  • Lipstick Red
  • Purple Orchid
  • Chocolate Truffle
  • Lagoon
  • Woodbine
  • Oyster Gray
  • Rose Dust

You just get the true sense of the colors and what they look like.  Soft and warm, not the bright electric colors of seasons past.  So two words for the upcoming season to remember soft and deep.  These colors are not pale and pastel.  Fall must have some depth of color to mimic the season and get us through.

If you purchased emerald green last year, tone it down a bit this year, soften it up with a new color.  You’ll still be able to work with it.  The color family is still there, just softer.  Adding a softer hue will give your “old” top increased dimension, new interest!  Use a  color in a necklace such as lipstick red or living coral, all Pantone colors that will blend beautifully with the new neutrals of fall.

You can read more about Pantone’s prediction of color for Fall 2010 and see with the colors actually look like at www.pantone.com .

Begin studying the color trends for fall and you’re sure to be on trend and:

“Look Good, Feel Great and Have FUN Doing It!”

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Snakes and Animals for Fall

August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!  Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the forest the snakes and animals are back!  Give it up, don’t fight the trend anymore because snake and animal prints have become a classic. 

The species may change, but the animal kingdom will always be with us.  I once was told by a decorator that animal print in a room brings life, energy and character to the room.  So it is with your wardrobe. 

Sometimes it’s a zebra, cheetah or lizard.  Sometimes is a leopard or a snake.  Sometimes it’s just a touch with a belt or a shoe and sometimes it’s a statement piece with a jacket or pants.  Pay attention to the intensity and class of the species on display because going wrong with an animal can reek havoc with your style!

This fall it’s more about touches of animal.  Get it in a handbag, shoe, belt, even a bracelet, but add some snakeskin or animal into your wardrobe this season to pump it up.  Don’t do animal this season in a statement piece…put those away for now. 

Check out the latest trends from designers such as Calvin Klein, Tod’s, Gianni Bini, Miu Miu, BCBG and more.    Keep it subtle this fall to support all those vibrant colors you’re seeing and you’ll be all about style.

 

                

 

“Look Good, Feel Great and Have FUN Doing It!”

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5 Tips for Fall to be In Style and On Trend

August 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment

If you are like most people, there are items in your closet that you have a love-hate relationship with.   You know… those soft, comfy, clothes you just love to put on.  Maybe they are colorful and make you feel beautiful.  They just feel like YOU when you put them on.  Save that visual!  Say to yourself this season will be different!

Then there are those pieces that make you feel ah, not so good.  You have to wear extra special under garments with them to even slip them on and can’t wait to peel them off when you get home. I love Spanx but I have this visual of a sausage in a casing when I am getting ready to release my loins after wearing them!   You may event tug and pull all day long to keep them in the right place.  Or maybe you bought Hollywood Tape instead!  They whisker, gape, pull, and are stretched at the seam.  I just want to know ONE thing:

“What are they doing in your closet?” 

Give them AND you the freedom they want and you need by releasing them from your clutches and your closet.  They do not belong to you!  I want you to L-O-V-E everything in your closet.  I want you to be able to wear 100% of your clothes 100% of the time.

We are at a turning point in the seasons.  It is time to make some changes.  You have the opportunity to start fresh with a new eye for style.  Check out these 5  tips to make sure you are in style, on trend and loving everything in your closet.

  1. Gray is the new black.  A gray pantsuit will take you anywhere you need to go.  Keep it simple and free of excessive embellishments.  Buy the best quality you can afford.  (Bonus Tip:  Split the jacket and slacks up in your closet and you will wear them separately-it’s o.k.!)
  2. Dreses are all the rage right now.  I have said it for 2 seasons now, please go out and get a dress.  Styles are plentiful and there is a style made for your body.  As with your suit, keep it neutral (black, dark navy, brown, etc.) A dress is one of the most versatile pieces you can own.  Dress it up for a special event or wear it to work with a blazer. Either way you go, you can’t go wrong with a simple dress. (Bonus Tip:  The right dress will hide a multitude of sins!)
  3. Boyfriend jackets and long “boyfriend” sweaters top the trends this fall.  They are called “boyfreind” because they are looser and a bit oversized.  It looks like your “boyfriend’s” jacket.  Choose a cardigan over a jacket for ultimate versatility make sure you can wear it with your dress and slacks and you have built a wonderful ensemble.  It’s all about shape now.  Don’t get them too oversized.  Shape doesn’t mean tight or body hugging.  Think body conforming and following the natural curves of your body.  It’s trendy, it’s stylish and it will make you feel less bulky.  (Bonus Tip:  Make sure you get it in a solid color that will work back to your dress and gray suit).
  4. Belts, belts  and more belts.  We’ve seen it with the First lady; they come in wide medium and skinny widths.  If you don’t have much space between your bust and waistline, opt for a skinny belt.  Even a chain belt will give you a cinch and be “on trend”.   Belts this season are studded, furry, punched with spikes, grommets and more.  Here’s one place you can go for some edge and show your stuff.  (Bonus Tip:  Wear your belt outside of your boyfriend jacket or sweater topping your dress or slacks for a trendy look)
  5. Accessories are hot and fun.  It’s not just bracelets and belts anymore.  Accessories this season are focused on statement rings, an oversized cuff, huge cocktail rings, statement necklace, even a fur or feather collar.  It is no longer “cool” to be wearing designer labels everywhere.  Mix and match your baubles but don’t overdo it.  Make a statement with one oversized piece or find a piece that you love and it can be your “signature” piece for the season.

And as always remember to:

“Look good, feel great and have fun doing it!”

Want to copy this article?  You must copy the entire article including the following information.  Karen C. Hughes, AICI CIP Image Assets, email:  Karen@ImageAssets.net, on the web: www.ImageAssets.net
Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape.

 

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A Peek at Fall Trends

June 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment

I was in Charlotte, NC this past week for a peek at the fall trends.  Yes, I know we aren’t even through the dog days of summer and here I am talking about fall.  It is exciting I will tell you. 

The prevalence of pink is still really big.  Dresses  are still a big fashion trend as well.  Wrap dresses, chemise, shifts, all different styles of dresses are out there.  I’ve been saying it for a couple of seasons-you need to get a dress! 

As usual in the fall, black  and all shades of gray  fill out the suiting categories and the rest of the pallette embodies all the colors of the leaves including rich oranges, greens, reds and browns. 

I am learning how to upload video to YouTube as I have a new “Flip Video” camera .  Hang in there with me as I  journal different aspects of fashion, shopping, trends and education.  It will prove to be an interesting learning experience for all of us.

Get a quick peek at just some of the fall trends!

Fall 2009 Trends

Remember always “Look Good, Feel Great, and Have Fun Doing It!”

Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape

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