Top Ten: Colors for Spring

Waking up last week with the satisfying feeling of knowing it was 70 degrees outside was such a refreshing way to wake up after this winter's brutal reign. But for it to have lasted more than a week would, clearly, have been too good to be true. Wind, rain, and gloom have encompassed this postless week for long enough, and I decided now was a great time for a spring pick-me-up post. Some things to look forward to, if you will. Namely: color.

According to Pantone these are the top 10 fashion colors for this spring. These colors were the quintessential colors seen at New York Fashion Week. They will be taking over our favorite stores, makeup counters, and accessory boutiques so might as well pick a few favorites. The colors are bright, exotic, and a definite remedy for the dark browns and blacks that have made up our winter wardrobes. 

I think the coolest thing about these colors is that a lot of them can be mix and matched. Pairing the yellow and purple would complement the two of them well, but putting the orange with the purple would give it an unexpected pop. The 3 neutrals (the brown, the pink, and the gray) are very easy to toss around every day as well. These colors not only will be big in spring, but will be easy to transition into next fall as well.

A combination of these trendy colors, a bold lip, wedges, and a pair of your favorite sunglasses are all you'll need to look drop dead fabulous this spring and summer. 

And believe me, there is nothing dull and dreary about that.

until next time
Lo

currently listening to: Ben Folds & Nick Hornby - Lonely Avenue

Pinks and Hyperlinks

"This whole bipolar login situation is killing me. I want to have a semi-regular posting schedule. But at the moment this desire of mine seems a little bit impossible. Fingers crossed though. I have a big post due during this weekend :)


2011 Color of the Year

"Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life."


Honey suckle is going to be the source of inspiration for many a color schemes in design this year. A seemingly spring/summer color, honeysuckle has already proven it's diversity, appearing in fall shows in Berlin's fashion week last week. Color's that would work well when paired with honey suckle include: neutrals (white, black, tan, cream, etc), reds, oranges, turquoise, yellow, blue,  and many pastel type colors (except, what i'm going to call, orange sherbert. You can picture it. I know you can).  This color has the potential to look amazing on every skintone (especially in cosmetics, but do be weary of how pigmented the certain item is. If it's blush: use sparingly. Clown doesn't look good on anyone.)


Don't forget: this color won't just be relevant for fashion, but for all types of design: interior, graphic, web, etc.


Keep your eyes peeled for the pink.

all images/quotes in this segment cited to pantone

Feather Hair Extensions

I am in love with my feather extensions. My obsession started around Christmas time when I noticed my friend Holly (and several of her friends I didn't know) had them in at her Christmas party. While I was at home for the holidays they were all I could think about so, immediately, when I got back I got some put in! 

Feather extensions are put in using a method called "cold fusion." This means, the placement of the feathers are determined, a bead is slid around the hair and feathers, and then the bead is secured to the hair. The cold fusion method is damage free and will hold until you get it removed. Feather extensions can be blow dried and styled, but can only take minimal heat. What does this mean for straightening and curling? You must must must allow your heat tools to cool before you use them on your feathers. Otherwise you risk damaging them.


I know from experience that they are easy to manage, add edge to any look, and are quite the conversation starter. I got mine done at Lucy Pop Salon in Nashville. All of the stylists there are super stylish, super cool, and super good at what they do. If you're looking for a salon in the 615 I highly recommend them.


Wishlist-Cocktail Dresses
Because every girl has that list of things she drools over when she's online shopping.
all dresses are available for purchase on modcloth.com

starting from top left and going across then starting at bottom left etc: 1) Romantic Incarnation dress, $89.99 (2) Under the Dark Sky dress, $84.99 (3) Classic Combination dress, $72.99 (4) Break Fashion Myths frock, 74.99 (5) Gold Deposit dress, $97.99 (6) Debut of Venus dress, out of stock. 




until next time
Lo

Currently Listening To: 

Kid Cudi : Man on the Moon-End of Day