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Fall Fashion Trends |
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EMBELLISHMENT IS THE KEY WORD FOR THE SEASON! In other words;
pin a flower on it, tack sequins on it, put lace on
it . . . add something!
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To the knee boots: plain &
flat; embellished with buckles & high heeled; big, wooly apr ès
ski; short (ankle or slightly above) with high heels; cowgirl
with fancy detailing. These are the boots of winter.
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Black IS the new black!
Camel is the new neutral. Purple is HUGE! Other jewel tones
are also very popular. Think Renaissance, Russian and Gothic
when choosing your color spectrum. This includes nails
polish, by the way.
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Fur is still acceptable
(forgive us PETA). Long haired and broadtail are the BEST.
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Metallic is everywhere...in
fabrics, bags, shoes. Bronze, pewter…it’s what is happening.
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Renaissance, Russian and Gothic
are the strongest influences. Embroidery, jewel tones, ruffles,
brocades, dark reds/burgundy/purple. A Gothic trend again but
modest and feminine.
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SHOES – Heels high to kitten;
flats from ballet shoes to boots.
Toes – pointed, squared off and the very rounded ones they’ve
been promising us for a year! Ballet flats are adorned with
pom-poms, flowers, embroidery and more. One important look is
the high heeled loafer…fringed, tasseled, sometimes wedged. For
evening, open toed and embellished—often velvet.
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Purses – a lot going on!
Buckles, hardware, embroidery, flowers, metallic…very busy.
Clutches oversized (I mean OVERSIZED) and hang on the arm bags.
Not many shoulder bags. Some plain leather two-handle bags—but
EXPENSIVE…Hermes, Prada, Vuitton. Most purses are FRAMED this
season—not slouchy, hobo types as before.
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Short jacket and sweaters…to
the waist at the most!
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Jeans - The (it won’t go away)
low, low rise jeans. They only fit those under 30 and some
of us have to find other solutions. Coldwater Creek and Lees
offer options.
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Pants - Low rise with small
pleats (think Katharine Hepburn) or above waist with BIG legs or
waist high both flat front and single pleat. There are very
large legs (many with cuffs) or very narrow…it’s up to you and
your body type! Pants and jeans are worn tucked inside knee high
boots as casual wear and out over the boots for office/everyday
wear.
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Legs will be covered with
opaque tights or patterned hose. Leggings (think Jane
Fonda’s ‘80s exercise gear) are also back to wear with short
skirts. (Those of us over 50 should ignore this trend!)
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Jewelry is antique, gold, green
& dark red and BIG. Chandelier earrings are still here, drop
earrings are very good. There are no "button earrings."
Chain link and charm necklaces are popular, especially with "a
cause." Lots of bangle bracelets, the bigger the better!
Article contributed by:
Clothes Circuit | 6105 Sherry Ln. Dallas, TX 75225 | 214.696.8634 Email Us Visit Our Website
Written by Melanie Simpson...the woman who
reads every fashion magazine!
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What can I do with
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There comes a time in the life of
any possession when it’s no longer usable as is. And that’s
the time to get creative! Some ideas for what you can do
with:
 Extra buttons:
Trim a pillow, napkins, or cafe curtains for a "cute as a
button" accessory!
An odd belt:
Hung from a hook, a belt makes a wonderful barrette holder.
Single
pierced earring:
Besides becoming a lapel pin or beret accent, a single
earring will also make a cute push-pin on your bulletin
board.
Outgrown souvenir T-shirts make a wonderful quilt, with
the printed areas reminding a child of past trips and sports
team allegiances.
Baby clothes
can dress a teddy bear or doll in "memorable" outfits.
Worn-out jean
cutoffs
can be stuffed for throw pillows. Try snagged or run
pantyhose for the stuffing.
And then of
course there’s the old stand-by, a cast-off dress
shirt as a child’s craft smock. Make it special with
fabric paints or pens!
Article contributed by:
Kate Holmes | Too Good to be
Threw
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Kate
Holmes, a two-time NARTS award winner, has been in the
industry all her life. She is most recently the author of
The Picker Who Perished, A Too Good to be Threw
Consignment Shop Mystery―the first mystery series set in
the world of consignment shops.
Click Here
to read the first chapter.
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Buying A Winter Coat That Truly
Fits |
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Whether you're looking to update your coat collection on your
own this season or plan to put one or two styles on your holiday
"wish list," we thought you'd appreciate the following tips on
how to purchase a coat that truly fits.
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The Hug Test:
Button up the coat or jacket and hug yourself. If the
fabric strains too much, the coat probably doesn't fit.
Steering Wheel Test:
Pretend you are driving a car. There should be enough
movement to comfortably steer the wheel.
Jump Rope Test:
Pretend to jump rope. There should be enough room for
your shoulders to swing freely.
Sleeve Length:
Sleeves should cover the wrist bone, but not the back of
your hand.
Pockets:
Don't forget to make sure the pockets aren't set too low
or too high. Pockets should be set at a comfortable
height in order to be useful while at the same time not
interfering with the balance of your overall silhouette. |
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Article contributed by:
7th Avenue Boutique |1819
Granville St. Ste. 100 Halifax, NS, Canada B3J 1X8 |
902.422.8827
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