Oscar Blog

This year we saw a lot of modern looks with a minimalistic style.
Hair was simple and sleek and there was very little jewelry, if any at all.

While some of the Red Carpet looks seemed elegant, unfortunately many of the stars looked almost underdressed and too casual…

I have to admit I missed some of the over the top Glamour this year!

I saw two disintly different things happening on the runway:



One was this sleek, straight, gown with a modern silhouette in a reflective material; the other was a classic structured, fluted shaped gown with a sleeveless or one shoulder neck line.

Shades of red were popular, as was silver…Gold of course was the most coveted color of all.

Till next year!

Spring Trends 2011

There are many fun trends that walkked down the runways as well as the pieces we are going to see in the stores. A few great pieces from this season can add new pizazz to an existing wardrobe.
Find the trend that suits your style:

• 70’s inspired Glamour: we are seeing retro glamour straight from Studio 54!

• Bold Color: Any color that can be thought of, as long as it is bold bright and eye catching

• Crisp White: for Spring , white is the new black

• Light Metallic’s: silver, gold and bronzes are all airy and easy, and anything but heavy!

• Asian Floral: Flowers are a popular motif for spring, this year they hail from the far east

• Feminine Lace: Lace is popping up everywhere giving simple pieces a romantic air!

• Men’s wear inspired: It is inspired by traditional men’s suiting but it is sexy and playful

• Urban Safari: Punk meets Olives and khaki’s while Cargo pants go black and grey.

Accessories:
• Floral detail
• Caged booties
• Structured bags
• Mirrored sunglasses
• Platform sandals

Many of these trends can be found in peices from past seasons, it's just about wearing them is a fresh way.

What was she thinking?

Last night, while grocery shopping, I saw a sight that made me a little sad....
Let’s just say that not all trends are meant for anyone to wear.
It is too bad that everyone is not as aware of their own bodies and their limitations as they should be.
Leggings for instance can easily be abused:

....So as I turned down an aisle in the grocery store I found myself behind a woman that was a victim of trend confusion, wearing an unfortunate look for her body.

Let’s just say that the first place my eyes were drawn was to her abundant behind, tightly clad in sparkly gray leggings. This same area of her body was then very well framed by the back of a dark grey draped cardigan that neatly hung from her like a table cloth....
It was really not a pretty sight!

All the advice I can give is; try to know your body and know what works for you, but especially know what does not!