Archive for April, 2011

Color blocking

PETITES BEWARE!!!  These hot spring 2011 trends spell trouble for petite women.  It is extremely difficult for any short women to pull off color blocking, mixing prints, or wearing gladiator sandals.  Here is why…

COLOR BLOCKING – As pictured above, color blocking divides the body into sections of color.  This look will make a petite woman appear shorter.

MIXING PRINTS -     Just like color blocking, mixing different prints chops a shorter body frame up too much. Instead,go for an all-over printed pattern smaller than the size of your fist.

GLADIATOR SANDALS – Any shoe style that cuts you off at the ankle with a strap will make short legs look even shorter.

Posted by: Kim at 11:33 am Comments Off | Topic: Fashion Tips

A is for Art Deco Jewelry B is for Bold Stripes.  C is for Crochet.  D is for DenimE is for Espadrilles.  F is for Florals G is for Gypsy Blouses.  H is for High-Waisted Pants.  I is for Iridescent Finishes

J is for Jellies K is for KhakiL is for LaceM is for Menswear N is for NeonO is for OrangeP is for Platform Sandals.  Q is for Quirky 70’s Inspired Accessories R is for Rose Patterns

S is for Shimmery KnitsT is for Tribal PrintsU is for Unadorned Simple SilhouettesV is for Vibrant Colors W is for White X is for Xotic SkinsY is for Yellow Z is for Zesty Lime.

Posted by: Kim at 5:17 pm Comments Off | Topic: Trends

Orange is one of fashion’s main squeezes for Spring 2011.  In the Netherlands, orange is the color of royalty.  In the USA, this vibrant color is currently ruling the fashion scene. 

Calvin Klein dress

Look for… dresses, sporty separates, shoes, handbags, sunglasses, even Nike sneakers in orange hues ranging from tangerine to marigold to melon.   Pictured above:  Calvin Klein sheath $98 available at www.nordstrom.com in Petite sizes 4P – 12P

Posted by: Kim at 2:56 pm Comments Off | Topic: Trends
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