16th May: Today's Tips
Kate on Color:
Gertrude Jekyll, in her book "Colour in the Flower Garden," says that if you stare for 30 seconds at the bright-orange flower of the African marigold and then look at the green leaves, Read On »
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Julie on Style:
If you are lucky enough this year to be going on a winter escape vacation to a warmer climate, it's best to start planning for it a few weeks early. Chances are your bikini and favorite flip-flops have been stored away since the end of summer, your bottle of SPF 30 is nearing empty, and your tootsies are less than beach perfect. Read On »
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Meet the Color Mavens
Julie Hoylen
"Born with a natural sense of style, Julie is a fashion stylist and consultant working in the New York City area. Julie's professional experience "
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Monica Kelly
"Monica enjoys finding artful ways to combine her love of all things color with her passions for cooking, and art. The fresh ingredients she cooks wit"
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April Clark
"April has an eclectic sense of style. Her love of all things vintage, inspire her color choices. Forget the crisp white shirt; leopard and Pucci print"
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Kimberlin Brown
"As a sculptor turned jewelry designer Kimberlin's eye for form, structure and beauty can be seen in each of the unique pieces she creates from pr"
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Kate Smith
"As a professional color expert, trend forecaster, engaging speaker and chief color maven, I work with corporate clients and buiness owners on using co"
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Jaima Brown
"Surround yourself with beauty is Jaima Browns mantra and her eye for color and design is beautifully reflected in her signature line Jaima Brown Home
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A Sensational Color blog
They say a leopard can’t change it’s spots, but apparently that theory doesn’t hold true to zebras.
As you can imagine I was jumping for joy when I opened up the latest issue of House Beautiful magazine and discovered that two of my favorite trends for home this summer- bright, bright hues and zebra print motifs have merged together into one brilliant trend!
Check out these cute products, beautifully put together by The Peak of Chic blog site, that they give as example…
Red Zebra pillow from Ankasa, $340
Glass pen cup, SuperDeluxe, $125
On Safari Pink rug, Elson & Company, $40 per sq. ft.
Zebra green luggage tag, Boatman Geller, $12 set of two
Zebra Canvas Bin, PB Teen, $25
I’m dreaming of that pillow!!!!! Actually I would love to add any/all of the above to my abode!
What do you think- is brightly colored zebra wildly perfect or just plan too kitschy?
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This past winter make up artist extraordinaire, Peter Philips, was named as the new Global Creative Director of Chanel makeup. It seems as if is reign is starting off on a bright and Colorful note.
Check out his first official collection of nail polishes designed in honor of , and inspired by, the newest Chanel Boutique on trendy Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles. The colors are said to have been inspired by the youthful, energy of the street.
Melrose ( hot pink ), Sunrise ( bright yellow ), L.A Sunset ( tangerine ) and Rodeo Drive ( purple )- four shades of pure “oh la la”
The limited edition collection will be available in stores at the end of May and then become available on line in July- you can sign up for an email alert at Chanel.com.
Chanel has knocked it out of the park these past few seasons with their Black Satin, Blue Satin and White Satin shades- all intense, not your everyday polish colors- all wildly popular.
Do you think any of these shades will reach the same cult status?
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Pastels for Fall? You heard it right. These soft, feminine shades most often associated with Spring will be one of the hottest color trends come September.
According to Style.com, colors like minty green, peach, lilac, blush pink and ice blue made their way into the Fall collections from the likes of Micheal Kors, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney and the newly re-launched Halston label.
BCBG Max Azria, Emanuel Ungaro, J. Mendel
Marc Jacobs, Halston, Versace
Louis Vuitton, Micheal Kors, Stella McCartney
Why such soft colors in a season usually associated with warmer, darker hues?
Perhaps global warming, perhaps a consumer’s desire for a more year round wardrobe palette, or perhaps designers were just ready to show off their “softer -sides”.
What ever the reason-
One things for sure- who could worry about a long cold winter when wearing a peach colored Halston gown?
How do you feel about wearing pastels in the cooler months?
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When Marc Jacobs came out with his version of the pert, plastic shoes known as “jellies” a few years back, I thought- leave it to him to take something that began as “cheap” and make it “chic” ( remember when he did the same thing with grunge fashion back in the early 90’s )- I loved the kitsch factor, but wondered would these “staples” of the late 80’s ever really catch back on?
Ferragamo’s Profumo Jelly -Jewel Sandals $195
It seems the answer is YES!-as everyone from Chanel to Target has a jelly to offer this summer. And with prices ranging from a very retro $7.99 to an astonishing $295.00, the level you want to embrace this trend is up to you.
Best part- it’s sure to be the only summer you’ll ever consider running through the sprinkler in Gucci flats!
the many flavors of jellies: Chanel $295, Gucci $150, Marc Jacobs $160, Xhilaration $7.99, Fendi $175 and Givenchy $165
Will you have a future in plastics?
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First daughter Jenna Bush is set to wed her fiance Henry Hager in an outdoor evening ceremony on her family’s ranch in Crawford, Texas tomorrow. The colors of the wedding, consisting of lush blues, greens, yellows and purples are said to have been chosen based on the colors of the wildflowers that grow freely throughout the property.
Though the bride is set to wear a gown by Oscar de la Renta….., her bridesmaids will be wearing an array of dresses designed by fellow Texan Lela Rose. In seven different styles and colors ( all with pockets ), the goal was to create a dress that could actually be pretty enough and hip enough to wear again…. wouldn’t Katherine Hiegl’s character from 27 Dresses be jealous!
I’m loving the color palette! Which one would you choose to wear?
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