04.20.07

Wedges – The Hot Spring and Summer Sandal

Posted in Color Analysis, Color Consultant, London fashion, Spring Fashion, Summer Fashion, baby boomer, baby boomer fashion, baby boomer women, body type, fashion, fashion advice, image consultant, orange county, spring colors, spring sandals, style, stylist, summer sandals, wardrobe planning, wedges, women's interest at 8:40 am04 by erinstafford

Today will be the last day that I continuing on with my analysis of London fashion and trends.  Starting tomorrow I will go back to giving you great fashion tips.

Wedge sandals are all the rage this spring and summer.  Whether they are espadrilles, cork, or wooden soled, find yourself a pair that works for you. 

The key is to make sure that the wedge is in proportion to your body.  If you are a petite woman, find a wedge that is more dainty and not quite as tall.  If you are a larger woman, try to find a higher wedge with wider straps to make your legs look thinner.  Like everything else, it’s all about proportion.  Your wedges should not over power your body.

04.19.07

Bumble Bee Colors for Spring

Posted in Color Analysis, Color Consultant, Fit and Figure, London fashion, Spring Fashion, Summer Fashion, baby boomer, baby boomer fashion, baby boomer women, bathing suit, fashion, fashion advice, image consultant, orange county, spring colors, style, stylist, wardrobe planning, women's interest at 8:40 am04 by erinstafford

Everywhere I look I see black, white, and yellow here in London.  If you want to be ahead of the trends this spring, get to the store and find a few pieces in these colors. 

 The key to not looking like a bee is to primarily wear two of the colors with a third as an accent.  It’s when the colors are all evenly distributed that the bee effect happens. 

Find a great printed skirt with all three colors in it, then wear a black top and shoes.  Or black pants a white shirt and a yellow sweater with just the white collar sticking out….you get the picture.

04.18.07

Trapeze tops and dresses in London

Posted in Color Analysis, Color Consultant, Fit and Figure, London fashion, Spring Fashion, Summer Fashion, Trapeze, Trapeze tops, body type, fashion, fashion advice, image consultant, orange county, style, stylist, wardrobe planning, women's interest at 8:40 am04 by erinstafford

Another London fashion that can be seen on women of varying age are trapeze tops, jackets, and dresses. 

Brightly colored trapeze tops are paired with skinny jeans and heels or ankle boots.  Trapeze dresses are worn alone with sandals or with leggings underneath.  And perhaps the most versatile is the trapeze jacket which can be worn with jeans, trousers, or a skirt.  Place a nice white blouse underneath and you are ready for the office, or a sparkly top for a night out.

Only the younger women should try the tops and dresses, but anyone can wear a trapeze jacket to liven up their wardrobe and look completely up to date!

04.17.07

Mod Squad – London Spring Fashion

Posted in Color Analysis, Color Consultant, Fit and Figure, London fashion, Mod, Spring Fashion, fashion, fashion advice, image consultant, orange county, style, stylist, wardrobe planning, women's interest at 8:40 am04 by erinstafford

I’m in London at the moment doing a little research and attending a friends wedding, and let me tell you, the mod look is back in full effect.

All the young women arewearing bright, solid colred shift dresses with opaque black tights and long sleeve shirts underneath.   They are pairing this look with ankle boots for a more modern take on the trend.  Geometric prints and large blocks of colors can also be found on these shift dresses.

I’m not sure if it’s the influence of Sienna Miller’s latest movie Factory Girl, where she plays Eddie Sedgwick, or if the London fashion scene decided to roll back the clock on 80s fashion and go for an earlier look, but one thing is certain….mod is everywhere right now!