Easter Parade in Fifth Avenue. Pets are also dressed up in colors. Some crazy ideas for inspiration for Spring!
Colors!!!
Colors!!!
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Spring is full of color, and also full of prints, specially florals. If you go out shopping, or even decide to shop online, you will find that most of the prints this season are for the bottom half. Shorts, skirts and pants are the focus of Spring 2013. With that comes the fun of combining them with different tops and layers.
It is somewhat difficult to pull together the floral pants, but because it is such a huge trend now, I am going to tell you what the best options are.
Well, lets see, I am going to address here, the majority of women, who I believe do not want to create the illusion of a bigger bottom. If in your case, you have a tiny almost not even there bottom, then go ahead and buy all the printed pants you can wear and combine them as you wish!
But let's go back to tips on wearing printed pants:
Remember as long as your pants are darker than your top and the size of the print is in proportion to your own size, you are all set to experiment and create your own personal look! Be confident that you look harmonious and graceful!
You can see in the pictures the model is wearing medium sized prints. She is 5 feet 6, and small framed. She also has big features, but I still wouldn't want her to wear very big prints on her bottom half. What matters when choosing lower body pieces, is not so much your facial features but your overall body frame! you can find all of these pants at www.hm.com
If you are willing to try, send us your picture wearing a look you created to lookbookyou@gmail.com, and we will choose a Winner to feature by the end of next month!
These are beautiful pants from Anthropologie www.anthropologie.com/ but they are large size printed! Below we can see an example of large prints, and how they visually shorten and widen your body. So always remember your frame and choose accordingly!
It is somewhat difficult to pull together the floral pants, but because it is such a huge trend now, I am going to tell you what the best options are.
Well, lets see, I am going to address here, the majority of women, who I believe do not want to create the illusion of a bigger bottom. If in your case, you have a tiny almost not even there bottom, then go ahead and buy all the printed pants you can wear and combine them as you wish!
But let's go back to tips on wearing printed pants:
- The kind of PRINT you choose to wear is VERY important! Are you small framed? Less than 5 feet 3, or 1.60 cm, is your wrist tiny? (this is realted to your overall bone structure) then try and choose smaller prints. If you are on the heavier side, or are very tall, then you would look great in medium to big sized prints. It should all be in proportion to your personal size. Remember we are focusing on the lower half here, only.
- For all, It's better to wear slim fitting pants, not too tight! but with a little bit of stretch, either elastane, or Lycra in the fabric composition, about up to 3% is enough. We don't want a legging look. The pants will mention this in the tag. You need to start reading those tags, if you aren't already!
- Think what shoes you will wear them with and choose the length of the pants accordingly. I would suggest prints in general look better with a bit of a heel. Wedges are coming big again this Spring/Summer. So make sure the length fit those higher heeled shoes or sandals.
- Choose the top in a color that both flatters your features and also complements the print. It doesn't have to be the main color of your pants, it doesn't have to match the color! Go a bit wild and experiment with different tops, but make sure, the color is at least a shade lighter than the color of your pants. You could wear stripes, or squares, or polka dots, on your top also! Even try with different textures and add some lace, or tweed to your top in layers.
Remember as long as your pants are darker than your top and the size of the print is in proportion to your own size, you are all set to experiment and create your own personal look! Be confident that you look harmonious and graceful!
You can see in the pictures the model is wearing medium sized prints. She is 5 feet 6, and small framed. She also has big features, but I still wouldn't want her to wear very big prints on her bottom half. What matters when choosing lower body pieces, is not so much your facial features but your overall body frame! you can find all of these pants at www.hm.com
If you are willing to try, send us your picture wearing a look you created to lookbookyou@gmail.com, and we will choose a Winner to feature by the end of next month!
Yellow reminds me of...Bali Flowers, Vanilla Muffins, Laos sunsets, LV checkered bag, CK dresses, Bosporus cruises in Istanbul during sunset...
I feel inspired, I don't think I have ever been so inspired by a color, as I feel now about Yellow.
The truth is that with the exception of the dress from "How to lose a man in 10 days" I never thought yellow was either that elegant or sophisticated, and I had always assumed it was a difficult color to wear...
My walls I have painted yellow, I have been known to do that, but I owned a yellow shirt for years and never managed to leave the house wearing it...
But things are changing now, I am changing, and I am learning on how to use color effectively, hopefully you will learn with me...
These are a few of the things that inspired me...
I feel inspired, I don't think I have ever been so inspired by a color, as I feel now about Yellow.
The truth is that with the exception of the dress from "How to lose a man in 10 days" I never thought yellow was either that elegant or sophisticated, and I had always assumed it was a difficult color to wear...
My walls I have painted yellow, I have been known to do that, but I owned a yellow shirt for years and never managed to leave the house wearing it...
But things are changing now, I am changing, and I am learning on how to use color effectively, hopefully you will learn with me...
These are a few of the things that inspired me...
Jessica Alba:
As a general colouring rule, you should know that bright luminous colours, such as yellow, make everything appear larger visually. So why would an hourglass shaped girl want to wear it in a skirt, with a black top? That is not a good choice, besides the fact that the skirt is also printed with plaids.
Another mistake? The shape of the skirt. If you do want to wear yellow in your bottom half, make sure it is "fitted" and your top is loose, and not the opposite as in this case. Solution: change the shape of the skirt to a pencil skirt, and ditch the print. Wear the print on top.
Sorry Jessica, that is Not a good outfit for you. Even if you have a great body, like she does, you can still make mistakes when picking what to wear.
Kim Kardashian:
Like her or not, Kim Kardashian already has a very defined waist, and big hips. The peplum is ideal for those women that want to "create" a waist.
In Kim's case the combination of peplum and a heavy weight fabric, like brocade, together combined with the brightness of yellow, make her look larger. Not a good choice. Solution: ditch the peplum, change type of textile to a structured but less decorated fabric, and she could keep the yellow.
As a general colouring rule, you should know that bright luminous colours, such as yellow, make everything appear larger visually. So why would an hourglass shaped girl want to wear it in a skirt, with a black top? That is not a good choice, besides the fact that the skirt is also printed with plaids.
Another mistake? The shape of the skirt. If you do want to wear yellow in your bottom half, make sure it is "fitted" and your top is loose, and not the opposite as in this case. Solution: change the shape of the skirt to a pencil skirt, and ditch the print. Wear the print on top.
Sorry Jessica, that is Not a good outfit for you. Even if you have a great body, like she does, you can still make mistakes when picking what to wear.
Kim Kardashian:
Like her or not, Kim Kardashian already has a very defined waist, and big hips. The peplum is ideal for those women that want to "create" a waist.
In Kim's case the combination of peplum and a heavy weight fabric, like brocade, together combined with the brightness of yellow, make her look larger. Not a good choice. Solution: ditch the peplum, change type of textile to a structured but less decorated fabric, and she could keep the yellow.
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Yellow makes me HAPPY!
It gives luminosity to the face, adds a touch of fun to any outfit, and after a long winter, the much needed warmth!
I love yellow in general, it makes me hopeful, it cheers me up, to me it is the color of happiness!
Used as an accent piece, with this blazer jacket, it doesn't look overwhelming
It looks sophisticated, yet trendy and FUN!
It gives luminosity to the face, adds a touch of fun to any outfit, and after a long winter, the much needed warmth!
Used as an accent piece, with this blazer jacket, it doesn't look overwhelmingIt looks sophisticated, yet trendy and FUN!Jacket, pants and blouse shirt from www.hm.com
Do you know why traffic signals are black over a bright yellow background?
You got it! They are calling our full attention! Danger ahead! Watch out! Look here!
These signalling can save our lives so you bet that this color combination has been proven to work!
What does it remind you of though?
Aha! Yes! That's the idea. A bright blonde wearing a black wardrobe. Instant Attention!
Well who wouldn't like a bit more attention? Or maybe you wouldn't? You prefer to be on the peripherals of this crazy public exposure driven world...that's also an option.
So listen, if you feel like going out and conquering the world, ok.....maybe just for a little while, a night maybe? buy yourself a blonde wig (if you can't afford to dye your hair) and put on a little black dress.
On the other hand if you want people to notice you, your real features, your smile, the spark in your eyes, and not just the fact that your hair is blond..which I would recommend to build authentic and more enduring relationships, well then I suggest you pick a little white dress, maybe a dark slate grey or ink blue, depending on your skin's undertones if you want to be in neutrals. My best bet for Spring 2013 would be for you to wear all those beautiful pinks, baby blues, and mint greens and even the yellow that is so trendy right now, and if the proper shade will complement you beautifully.
These could be used as your neutrals, these are for a mostly cool based undertone, but that is a good example of an ink blue, second from right.
These are the soft, almost pastel colors that I recommend for blondes with cool undertones.
A little bit of color didn't hurt anybody, besides we are not talking about deadly curves to watch out for here......or are we? Then just go ahead and wear that black!
EN ESPAÑOL
Las MEJORES OPCIONES DE COLORES PARA VESTIR SI TIENES PELO RUBIO, ¿Cómo dejar de usar tanto negro?
Aha! Haz visto la señal de tráfico que puse arriba? Curva peligrosa? Así es, la señalización de tráfico esta hecha mundialmente en negro sobre un fondo amarillo. Esta combinación de color ha sido probada como la que llama la atención con mayor rapidez.
Esto me recuerda mucho a las personas rubias. Muchas veces les gusta vestirse de negro, porque esté gran contraste hace que llamen la atención. Aunque no todas las personas con ese color de cabello quieren llamar la atención en todo momento y lugar, no sería apropiado en algunas situaciones.
Si queréis llamar la atención, con tu cabello Rubio, natural o no, y hasta usando una peluca de se color, lo lograrás recurriendo al clásico vestidito negro. Pero si lo que quieres es que las personas puedan apreciar tus rasgos, el brillo de tus ojos, tu belleza natural, entonces te sugerimos que utilices otros colores, más a menudo.
En neutrales, podemos ver en la primera paleta de colores, el azul tinta, y el gris, o beige, además del blanco (mejor manteca que nieve).
Sugiero para esta primavera, los tonos pasteles en celestes, verdes y rosas, que pueden ver en la segunda paleta. Estos colores tienen una base fría, y quedan mejor a las personas rubias más ceniza que caramelo. De todas maneras recuerden que no sólo es el tono del cabello lo que cuenta al elegir nuestros mejores colores, sino el de la piel, y los ojos.
Si todavía no se convencieron y quieren seguir utilizando el negro a diario, tengan cuidado si llaman demasiado la atención por las razones equivocadas.....curvas peligrosas...alguna?
Jueguen con los colores y a disfrutar!
Definitely not when they are wearing Black!!!
Take a look and see for yourself the type of colors, blondes like to wear!
I am not going to make any suggestions on this post, on coloring your hair. I will just mention, probably to the surprise of many...that wearing BLACK usually does NOT flatter blondes! So I guess Marilyn was right by wearing that white dress that made her even more famous! It wasn't black, or was it?!
All those blondes out there (natural or not! We don't discriminate here), keep posted for tips on choosing the best colors for you!
You will see a few women here, wearing black, and it actually doesn't look too bad, but bare in mind, that these are pictures that usually just show the back, and you can't really grasp the persons face or features.
Are you blond? Do you love to wear black? Why? Let us know! We can suggest other options that will work much better!
Take a look and see for yourself the type of colors, blondes like to wear!
I am not going to make any suggestions on this post, on coloring your hair. I will just mention, probably to the surprise of many...that wearing BLACK usually does NOT flatter blondes! So I guess Marilyn was right by wearing that white dress that made her even more famous! It wasn't black, or was it?!
All those blondes out there (natural or not! We don't discriminate here), keep posted for tips on choosing the best colors for you!
You will see a few women here, wearing black, and it actually doesn't look too bad, but bare in mind, that these are pictures that usually just show the back, and you can't really grasp the persons face or features.
Are you blond? Do you love to wear black? Why? Let us know! We can suggest other options that will work much better!
What would you wear if outside were -2C? Yes! I can't believe it's still this cold! Here you can see what women are wearing to cover their feet here in NYC...we still need to go through a very long winter! These boots are a must! Hopefully the cold winter season will finish soon!
I leave you with some ideas for the Southern Hemisphere coming Winter 2013, you have to start getting your boots ready!
For the northern hemisphere upcoming Spring/Summer, I have a few great ideas that will soon share! Look up for updates!
Now enjoy the Winter Boots @ NYC street-style!
I leave you with some ideas for the Southern Hemisphere coming Winter 2013, you have to start getting your boots ready!
For the northern hemisphere upcoming Spring/Summer, I have a few great ideas that will soon share! Look up for updates!
Now enjoy the Winter Boots @ NYC street-style!
