Spring/Summer 2012 Color Trends

Variety of color trends for this Spring/ Summer 2012  includes every lovely hue you would like to wear. Scorching red, pink, vivid yellow and orange, elegant white and black, pastels – these colors will make you look special.

The big color trend is mint green... Yes you read right - mint green is the biggest color trend for the up coming season. The racks will be full of fashions that all done up in a soft whimsical version of mint green .

Another color trend being you will see this spring, especially in handbags and shoes is neon's. Such as bright blues, yellows, greens, oranges, and hot pinks. 

The color that jumps out at the head of the line for this spring when it comes to neon shades, is orange! Less face it there is no other color that can make a loud fashion statement as bright orange. So need a new handbag or a great pair of shoes? Make it orange. 

 So, if you want to look trendy, do not forget to collect one or two of orange clothing and accessories. But remember, do not have to wear plain solid orange color tops or bottoms. You can look chic in orange color with a floral motif clothing, layer apparel, and accessories that use this color. In fact, you may simply complete your favorite look with orange nail polish color.

How to wear Spring’s brights
The brights of spring 2012 are bold and will add a pop of color to your wardrobe. You can pair these brights with neutral black or white for an easy look, which is my staple.   However, if you are bold and want to have a bit of fun  mix these brights together. The prints for spring feature these colors from pretty feminine florals to graphic athletic and tribal-influenced styles

Mix pastels with brights to Intensify their color
Pastels are a spring staple. Seeing a mint green or baby pink frock is nothing new during this season. You can make your pastels pop with the color intensity their bright counterparts do when you pair a pastel and bright together.

Spring’s muted colors bring a fashionable change
Typically ‘muted tones are relegated to office wear’. Muted taupe trousers or light grey skirt suits are the norm for these tones.
Whether you choose to pair spring’s hot colors together, purchase a colorblock garment or wear a vibrant print does not matter. These colors work well with each other and compliment many skin tones. If you are not one for wearing brights or pastels why not be daring and try out one of these hot colors for spring. It can be as simple as a scarf or colorful skirt. As always, whatever you choose inject your own unique style to make sure the look is totally you.

Maxi dresses yes or no?

Maxi dresses yes or no? by stylewithpensy featuring a blue bag

Try new color combinations

I'm trying to get my head around why in New Zealand people love to dress in black! I understand that the All Blacks are a big part of the culture; but apart from wearing it in a rugby context, black  is a very boring and depressing color to wear everyday! I call black the "colour eater" because it makes people look pale and older!

Well, this season is all about color! I assure you that after you start wearing some bright colors you will love it and never stop! Try new combinations, get out of your comfort zone! wear your best colors closer to your face! Dont forget to use color in you accesories: shoes, jewellery, scarfs!!

Here are some color combinations to try out this season:

• Fuchsia and pale yellow
• Fuchsia and orange
• Emerald green and  red
• Purple and orange
• Red and pink
• Midnight blue and teal

If you want to find out your best colors, book for a Color Consultation and Make-up -  it's a lifetime investment! http://www.confidencestyle.co.nz/services/color

Do you want to look stylish? Try this...

find out your style personality

As I say again and again to my clients: clothing alone doesn't do STYLE! It's by adding the accesories that we can reflect our unique personality style, celebrating who we are! Accesories are as important as clothes and often ignored. What are accessories? shoes, handbags, scarfs, jewellery, hats.

I personaly love shoes! They change the look of any outfit, but remember to get shoes with some style (color, shine, details, heels)!! This season color shoes are in every store. Number One has a new range from World. Red shoes are the easiest to combine and green or orange is a good color for a handbag!!
Have fun!!

tips how to dress your age!!

If you are over the age of 25 - there are a few style rules that she should follow, to ensure you look great.

1. Stay away from the skinny jeans!
2. Knee High Socks - the schoolgirl look is for schoolgirls, unless you're going to a fancy dress party:)
3. Dressing Old - no need to get into old lady clothes before your time. Keep current with the trends without going overboard with the fads. Don't keep hanging onto items you wore 10 or 20 years ago, let them go.
4. Dressing for Your Body Shape - you need to know what fits and flatters your shape so you can best adapt current trends to suit you.
5. Update your accessories yearly - an easy way to keep up with fashion and look current, without breaking the bank. Glasses, shoes, jewellery and handbags can really add some pizazz to your outfit, so make them work for you.
6. Update in Small Doses - don't wear fashion trends such as boho or military head to toe, take an element, one piece and work it back with your basics to look up to date but not fashion victim.
7. Wear What Suits You - be aware of your personality and how it affects the clothes you wear - your clothes should say something about you, not anyone else.
8. Get a New Hairstyle - when was the last time you changed your style? Update and look younger with a current cut and style.
9. Want to look classy? Your best neutral colours will do it for you. Bright or fashion colours come and go, but neutrals will keep you looking good.
10. Get Your Clothes Altered so they Fit - if your clothes fit you well, they'll look more expensive and you'll look great