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Sunday, September 12, 2010

Jewel Tones are In!

Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010

I came across some articles on the fashion world's hot colours for Autumn. Think rich jewel tones. They are absolutely stunning! So get out there and start shopping for royal blues, deep purples, rich reds and don't forget gorgeous green. The hot pairing for each of these colours is basic black - it really makes the colour POP!

InStyle.com - How to Wear Fall's Hottest Colors

SheFinds > Back Away From The Neon Nail Polish–Get Some New Fall Colors

Happy Shopping!

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Ombre Hair

I may be slow on the draw with this new hair trend, after all, I'm more of a retro goddess than a trendy maven. But this is one trend that I may be able to embrace.

When done well, this look is 'stop you in your tracks' gorgeous. You'll know when you see it. At first I thought this looked best with punky colours, it is easiest to do it this way. Bleach your ends (unless you're blonde) and dye your tips a fun colour. When you get sick of it, get a hair cut!

But I've seen some "natural" hues with this technique, and they are breathtaking. A natural look may be more difficult to pull off, as you need to be very careful of colour selection and application, lest you look like you are growing out your roots. But take a look at these beauties.

Check out "Lauren Does Hair" for more info on this hot trend!

So what do you think?

Is the Ombre Hair trend a do or a don't?

Thursday, May 13, 2010

My Kind of Store

Clothes…

I hate my clothes.

I wish Tim Gunn were my uncle. I keep a picture of him on my refrigerator to remind me to take care of my appearance. Yes, as a mother of three, I am sad to say that I am 'one of those' women who have succumbed to ponytails and t-shirts. I dream of being that glamour mom, you know, the one with perfectly coiffed hair, an outfit that doesn't look like she had to do the 'sniff' test before donning it. They type with manicured nails, walk with hair-free legs, and dress their children in co-ordinated outfits.

I know these women exist. They are there to show us what could be, and we (I'm talking to all the moms out there who have succumbed like I have) tell ourselves that these mothers must have unhappy children who are robots or will grow up to be heartless, money grubbing Wall Street types. But I don't think that's true, at least not for all of them.

And I'm not talking about keeping up with the Jones'. I am talking about looking our best. About "making it work."

It has to start somewhere, and for me, it begins with clothes.

I have found my perfect store. It's called Mod Cloth. The ideal me would have these clothes in her closet and what's more, she'd wear them!