Sheer is totally on trend for spring and summer this year, and it’s an easy way to make a statement. The often recurring trend popped back during fall, and it’s sticking around for spring, as well. From subtle inserts and see-through sleeves to large panels and entire dresses, tops, pants and skirts made sheer,…
Everything in your wardrobe should suit your body shape, style, lifestyle and personality. Too many of us wear only a small fraction of our clothes whilst the remainder languishes in dry-cleaning bags stuffed at the back of the wardrobe. Anyone can put together a basic wardrobe even on a limited budget. By shopping…
Officially, summer has weeks left on the calendar, but retailers have begun the transition from lightweight and lighthearted vacation clothes to the more dressed-up, sophisticated styles that come with fall fashion. The solution? Lightweight layers in a deeper, more autumnal colour palette. It’s essential to learn how to properly layer clothing on the…
You don't have to wait for that evening party to pull out your metallics! This season, try metallics for the day too. One trend that I am falling for is wearing metallic clothing. Metallics instantly add some shine and girliness to your look. It adds a little edge to your look. Metallic…
Ankle boots are a popular boot trend again this season and the style rules of how to wear them have gone out the window. Ankle boots are a chic, edgy alternative to thigh-high boots, and this season's must-have shoe. Here's how to wear them. There are so many fun ones out there: wedge,…
I know we’re still in Spring/Summer 2013/2014, but for those of you who like to look forward and perhaps do a little planning ahead, I present discovery. Discovery is Pantone‘s Winter 2014/15 cross the board colour forecast. Pantone colour planner Fall/Winter 2014/2015 Discovery, so named as it explores the search of new thoughts, ideas,…
all about ombre We have seen ombre on the hair, on nails, and now– on our clothing. Ombre, two-toned, dip-dyed, whatever you want to call it... it is taking over! Ombre is a French term meaning "shaded." it just means colour that graduates from light to dark. It has also recently started to evolve…
Spring is quickly creeping up on us, so get ready because crop tops are coming in strong for this year's 2014 spring style. Crop tops will be making a statement! They’ve been seriously trending for two straight warm seasons now, and I very much doubt they’re going anywhere any time soon. Personally, I love…
It’s that time of year where half of us are still wearing crop tops and sandals, and the other half are wearing leather jackets and gloves. Neither look quite right, but you’re confused about how to mix-and-match your summer and fall pieces. That’s the joy of trans-seasonal dressing for you. You may not feel…
Every woman ought to have at least one pair of boots. Once ankle booties came on to the scene, deciding between them and my always reliable knee-high boots became somewhat of a dilemma. I love boots cause they can be worn any time of the year. ANKLE BOOTS Booties and ankle…