Let’s talk about our hair color in contrast with the clothing colors we choose. Red hair positively pops against blue hues, emerald green and ivory. Blond locks gleam against black, navy, turquoise and red, but tend to disappear against yellow hues. Warm brunettes glow when paired with warm undertones like orange-y reds, teal, olive green and eggplant, while cooler tones may have a fading effect. Think cobalt blue, royal purple and emerald green. Of course, your natural shades don't bar you from wearing the colors you love, but it's a good thing to keep in mind to ensure you truly shine with every look.
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Are you ever searching to find the right colors that work for you? Here’s a simple rule to follow: Cooler skin tones radiate when paired with white, black, gray, silver and blue. What is a cooler skin tone, you ask? A cooler skin tone is one that has pink, red or blemish undertones whereas a warm skin tone consists of yellow, peachy or gold undertones. Freckles?... think warm colored clothing like browns, greens and reds to make you truly glow. You’ll notice that when you wear the right shades of clothing, your hair and eyes are complimented as well. You’ll feel great and look even better! The summer season means tons of cute new trends and styles in the marketplace. Before you start shopping to spruce up your spring/summer wardrobe, give yourself a weekend to clean out your closet. Follow this golden rule: if you haven't worn an item in the past year, consider getting rid of it — that could mean giving clothes to friends and family members, donating to a local charity, or even selling your better quality items. You'll have more space and more money for new sundresses, plus jewelry and summer sandals to go with your fresh finds. Let's Purge the Closet! Hello, sun — Finally you have come out to play! You are giving us the opportunity to unpack our spring and summer clothes from the back of our closets. Think about how you can mix and match pieces to create new looks. Creative combinations abound — from floor-length skirts with crop tops for graceful lines to short dresses with wedges for the playful side of you. Take your entire spring/summer wardrobe and try mixing and matching different pieces and see how many combinations you can create. The possibilities are endless. Happy Friday, fashionistas! Headbands are a gift from the fashion gods. An easy accessory that will spruce up or tie together any outfit, these heady beauties come with infinite potential. There are tough, slim bands, stretchy wrap-arounds, full head wraps, and everything in between. Add a touch of hippie pizzaz, a clean professional detail, or some gatsby-esque flair to your look. Add color, shape or pattern to complement your blouse or breathe life into an otherwise plain ensemble. Give yourself some clean-cut sleekness or opulent extravagance. Get creative! The possibilities are endless. |
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AuthorFashion Know-How is written by Alyson Lincoln McHugh, owner of No. 9 Boutique in downtown Montpelier, VT. Hear Fashion Know-How every Saturday at 7:50 a.m. on WDEV. |