Tickle Me Chic

Monday, October 18, 2010

By Jody Marich

Camel, rich purples, saturated fall colors and olive tones all fall into this season's hot color scheme.
With the burst of military in the fashion world, more earth tones are showing up....

Camel: the new neutral: If you haven't loaded up on this fabulous hue, now is the time. Camel, is the "IT" color this fall. It can match just about any color you want to put with it. From browns to blacks, purples to blues, camel is a friend to every hue.

Designers like Chloé, Alexander Wang, and Michael Kors are crazy about camel.

--Photos from Harper's Bazar

Anything from purses, to shoes, coats to pants are showing up in camel. Choose one versatile piece and pair it with other trends of the season.

**Layer camel and denim for a runway look or keep it simple with accessorizing in camel.

ALDO

($38) (on sale: $74.98)

Express

($49.90) ($98)

Olives: Stemming from the military trend, olive tones, army greens and shades of brown have made a big boom in the fashion world.

(Rag & Bone, Burberry Prorsum)

(Michael Kors, Celine)

-- Photos from Style.com

Look out for trench coats, military inspired jackets, layering pieces, leggings, and cargo style pants in these tones. Some skin tones clash with these tones so be sure to try on. Find the shade that looks good with your coloring.

The Limited

($59.90) ($148)

Urban Outfitters

($78) ($148)

Rich Purples: Eggplant, saturated purples and vibrant magenta tones are all the rage. They are dark enough for fall but still add a pop of color to drab tones.

Designers like Alice + Olivia and Betsey Johnson show the funky side of purple.

-- Photos from Style.com

**Opaque tights in a purple tone would be a great addition to a dark winter outfit.

Forever 21

($13.50) ($27.80)

bebe

($79) ($159)

Gray: This neutral color is everywhere. Jeans, sweaters and outerwear are a great choice when wearing this color. Sporting the hue in moderation can look stylish and cozy but be careful not to over do it.

Alice + Olivia and D&G had great gray pieces.

-- Photos from Style.com

I absolutely love the gray suit by Alice + Olivia. There is something about it; It's just so chic.

Mix it up by adding some fun prints or winter knits into the gray mix.

ModCloth

($80) ($43)

Express

($79.90) ($69.90)

Red tones: Like purple, this color is all over runways and stores, from luscious maroons to vibrant reds, this is a must have color for fall.

Zac Posen and Anna Sui, were two of the many designers showing their love for red on the runway.

-- Photos from Style.com

Crimson is a great accent color to add to an outfit. The deep, vibrant tone, brightens up a normal every day outfit.

Urban Outfitters

($88) ($148)

ASOS

($202) ($64)

Fall is my favorite season. Not only because it has my favorite holidays, but the fashions of fall are fabulous. As temperatures drop, more layering will happen and with these gorgeous colors adding to fall favorites, you can look stylish while staying cool.

Remember, fashion is fun. It is uniquely you.
♥

Friday, April 2, 2010

Working in retail, I see a lot of great and no so great trends. These are my favorite accessory picks for s/s 2010.

1. Headbands: whether it's a bow, embellishment, feathers or flowers this trend is sweeping stores. There are so many ways to wear them!

(Express)

(Top: Forever 21, Bottom- Urban outfitters)

2. Hair clips & pins: Flowers, bows, ribbons, and jewels, these pretty little accessories spice up any outfit and add a personal touch.

(Forever 21)

(Anthropologie)

3. Turquoise jewelry: from bangles to necklaces, earrings to rings, turquoise is EVERYWHERE. With the boho, gypsy trend being so popular right now, adding pieces like these to an outfit will help you achieve the look.

(Express)

(Urban Outfitters)

4. Scarves: There are so many ways to wear a scarf. It's the perfect accessory for anytime of year. With so many fun prints, you can't go wrong by wearing one.