Color is hot, hot, hot for this coming spring and I couldn't be more thrilled. You may have gotten a hint of this color wave coming when I included a brightly colored winter coat in my list of winter fashion must haves. With spring waiting in the wings though, color is ready to make a real entrance. Pops of color are absolutely the way to go. Though you can certainly go for all out color everywhere, neutral colors with bright touches of color were showing up all over the runways for the Spring 2010 shows (shown in the fashion world tradition during fashion weeks in the fall of 2009).
When I first moved to Paris over a decade ago, all of a sudden I wanted to add color to my life. I have always loved color but for some reason I had never really incorporated it into my surroundings until my move to Paris. In my new apartment, I wanted to hang Matisse paintings, throw on yellow bedding and sprinkle in orange, azure and green wherever it looked good. I was blooming and my apartment became the outward reflection of my inner self.
Color can do that to you. It can just make you come alive. Too much can be overkill (though some people pull off head to toe color beautifully) but elegant touches will jazz up any dull look. Why not try a few splashes of color yourself this spring? Here are some hints to make your fashion pop:
Twist on a brightly colored scarf. You can wear one around your neck, or around your waist or even wrapped in your hair. Pick up a vibrantly colored handbag to add just a dash of color to any outfit. Some of the season's hottest sac colors include outrageous orange, limey green and yummy yellow. Add a perky pair of pumps or sandals. Remember Dorothy's ruby slippers? Color on your feet can boost your confidence, add a bounce to your step and dazzle those around you.
Net-a-porter.com, the UK based internet fashion phenomenon recently did a feature on using color that you should definitely check out. At Net-a-Porter you can browse all the latest high fashion looks and either splurge on a piece or two for yourself or simply pick a few ideas to duplicate using what you already have.
If you have little to no color in your wardrobe change that this spring! Pick up a colorful jacket, a snazzy piece of bright jewelry and a hot pair of shoes and you will be on your way. Have fun with color this year, let it lift your spirits and add some pizazz to your life. Tell the world that it is not only mother nature that is blooming this spring but you are too!
To your Spirited Style,
- Dawn Z Bournand www.fabulouslysuccessful.comClick here to read more of Dawn's posts.
Great Donna! congratulations!
Posted by: BZ | February 13, 2010 at 10:15 PM