3 posts tagged “spring fashion trends 2008”
We're about mid-way through Fashion Month (made it through New York, London, half way through Milan, with Paris and Los Angeles to come), and already we're seeing some emerging beauty mega-trends. Since sitting on vital beauty information is decidedly not our forte, we're sharing a first look at the trends with you--now. Stay tuned for the final report in early October (right after we're done reporting live from LA Fashion Week). You can hold on to that blue nail polish.
DARK TIPS: We're seeing lots of navy, dark blue, plum and purple.
LIPS LIKE CANDY: The 2 big lip looks are sweet shades of matte pink and glossy coral.
In the pink category, shades are ranging from bubble gum to blue-pink
barbie doll, and the very matte, pressed in look is a must. It's the
opposite for coral lips. Usually paired with gold eyes (see below),
we're seeing glossy finishes, in a fresh, springy take on fall's
must-have red lip.
GOLD IS THE NEW TAUPE: We're seeing it blended lightly at inner corner and under eyes, usually worn without mascara. Paired with dark lips it gives a fresh spring spin on fall’s ladylike trends. With pale lips, you’ve got warm weather grunge.
COLOR POP SHADOWS: Never worn as one, Sping's eye shadows have a colorful layering effect, using brights like purple, neon green and blue to pop neutral gold, taupe, grey and bronze shadows. The overall effect is very art school confidential.
Dresses
Reality: You can give current trends a nod by opting for great prints and updated touches (like a wide belt). Not all dresses are created equal, so find a dress that works for your body type.
Sporty
Reality: Shorts lose their "for tourists only" status and make a comeback in both short and longer lengths.
Longer-length shorts -- a.k.a. bermudas, walking shorts,
skimmers -- look best in a slim cut (beware cuffs: they add weight).
Anything too full and knee-length will add lots of heft around the
hips, where most women can least afford it. With a matching jacket, the
bermuda short can go to to work.
Make sure you don't ruin the casual-dress vibe of shorts with a
shoe that's too dainty or dressy: a chunky platform, ballerina flat or
simple thong sandal works better than a stiletto.
Brights
Reality:You're better off choosing a bright that flatters
your coloring (blues and pinks are often easiest) than just choosing
what's hot (like bright yellow).
Don't be tempted to mix the brights with black (too '80s). Pair with white, denim or other brights for the freshest look.
Reality: Ethnic prints are a classic, but that doesn't mean just anyone can wear them. First, you'll need to scale the size of the print to your body type (larger prints for larger or taller women, and vice versa).
Fun Florals
Reality: To look modern, you need to pass on the ditsy little prints and go for something bright and bold, like hot pink or bright blue; graphic black and white floral prints are great, too. Floral embellisments don't have to just be in a print; look for flower embellishment, tone-on-tone embroidery and accessories, too.
Patent
Reality: Black patent -- either in a wide belt or clutch bag -- is the easiest to wear. Bright patent pieces add plenty of pop -- orange, bright blue, red -- so pair them with something equally strong like graphic black and white outfits.
MetallicsReality: You might have metallic overdose because it's been
around for so many seasons, but this time try metallics in apparel
pieces instead of just accessories. Soft gold or silver lurex or lace
pieces have just the right touch of shine for daytime. Mix daytime
pieces with white for a fresh, warm-weather look. For after-five, the
more subdued metallics work, but you can also up the gleam factor with
big gold and silver spangles and beaded short dresses.
Boho Chic
Runway: Crazy prints and knee-high boots create a luxe hippie chick look.
Reality: Add a touch of boho with easy separates. A peasant blouse like this one from Lucky Brand or a sweeping skirt add a carefree vibe.
A Hemline for Everyone
Reality: While the extremes look theatrical, most women look best in a hemline that falls around the knee (above, at or below) or mid-calf.
Wide-Leg Pants
Runway: Wide-leg pants rule the runway.
Reality: Wide doesn't have to mean bulky. Look for softer wide -leg pants, or go with bootcut pants for a hint of width at the hem.
Source: fashion.about.com
Back to a hippy, bohemian, romantic and junior attitude. Unconventional, really carefree fashion that brings new life to customizing and personalizing the silhouette.
COLOURS
Real high summer colours to wear with no hang-ups, throughout the season. Melon, apricot, bubble gum pink, aniseed green, mint, lilac, turquoise. Soft pastels and day-glo acid drops. A sparkling freshness urbanized with grey.
FABRICS
Basics in colour…light plains, twills and gabardines in cotton or polyester, cotton sateens, washed lightened denims.
Lightness…new semi-transparent cotton voiles and batistes. Cretonnes, calicots and light poplins. Silky look, plain weaves, scarf twills, washed or creased chiffons, polyester satins. Fluid viscose or acetate crepes. Cotton jerseys, cotton/stretch or viscose knits. Ultra-fine fleeces. Blurred…tie-dye colour effects, spotted flowers, faded little florals. Exotic influence, watercolour paisleys, giant muted ethnic florals. Beach and surf inspiration, gradated, washed motifs, photoprints.
STYLE
Separates to combine”carelessly”…For men, T-shirt and jeans story in colour block or colour total look. Dress mania… very simple, in pretty fabrics. Square-cut dresses, tilted shift dresses, T-shirt-style three-hole dresses, kimono-style coatdresses, jersey tunic dresses, sweat dresses. City hippy…mix of patterns and layered shapes. For men, focus on piled on tops. Waistcoat over knitted shirt over T-shirt plus scarf. Deep neckline T-shirts with over printed T-shirts to wear over cropped peg-top jeans. For women, long skirts, spectacular printed cotton T-shirts, little halterneck sweaters over leggings and zouave pants.
DETAILS
Random dyes. Placed embroidery. Ruched flounces, frayed flounces. Draped collars. Very deep round necklines. Fabric
patchworks. Added hem bands in quilted fabrics.
ACCESSORIES
Creative recycling spirit…crochet bags, messenger bags with string shoulder straps and amulets, recycled bags in shopping bag mesh and raw canvas. Sandals with inset leather and macramé. Charm bracelets. “Handmade”…pack bags with splashy dye. Messenger bags or mini purses in fabric patchwork. Faded suede ankle boots, sneakers with pencil drawing motifs.
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Copenhagen International Fashion Fair
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