Dare we declare swimsuit weather in the face of jinxing a perfectly sun-filled, 80-degree day? YEP! We’re going for it in advance of Memorial Day weekend, because we just can’t hide our excitement to dust off a beloved accessory whose very name says “vacation.” When you wear a cover-up, you’re either on the water or…
Ultra Violet Is So This Year: A Color Family for Every Occasion
Until I was a full-time stylist, I never truly knew the influence of the Pantone Institute’s Color of the Year on the current fashion trends. If you don’t work in the print or textile design fields, Pantone is probably not a name you hear frequently. It’s most closely associated with a matching system for standardizing colors…
From the Runway to Real Life: 2018’s Spring Fashion Trends
In case you missed our “Step Into Spring” Style Challenge, we’re continuing the conversation on spring style. We always look forward to sharing our favorite spring trends of the year with you. As we gradually shed the layers and weight of our winter wardrobes, the colors become brighter, the embellishments become more adventurous, and skin…
Balancing Sassy and Sensible with Animal Prints
It seems to come in and out of fashion depending on the season, but wow is animal print, especially leopard, having its day in the sun right now. I’m seeing it in edgier looks, such as this faux fur from H&M, as well as classic brands, such as this jersey dress from Ralph Lauren. Animal…