Spring-time Fashions

One of the dominant trends this Spring is black and white; a timeless look, and relatively easy to create thanks to Kiwi women's fondness for black.

Be cautious with the design lines, as these are emphasised in monochrome. Remember that darker blocks camouflage, while lighter blocks highlight so ensure they accentuate your best features.

A touch of colour helps to soften the strong contrast, and you know how flattering the right colour is!

Black and white suits most Winters yet it can be adjusted to work for other palettes.

Summers: try navy and a softer white, or dial down the contrast eg smaller stripes/patterns for a more flattering grey (at a distance).

Autumns: hunt down black and cream options, wear one of your best colours near your face (earrings or scarf).

Spring: keep the combination lighter eg 70/30 rather than 50/50, and opt for ivory with navy.

 

Spring-time Fashions cont.

Of course there ARE fashion colours - something to please everyone this spring-time. Bright pinks, deep cobalt blues and teals (Winters), soft blues and greens (Summers), deep rich oranges, and olives (Autumns), clear bright oranges, leaf greens and warm reds (Springs).

Useful neutrals are easy to find too; light oatmeal, sand and khakis, blacks, greys and navies.

Ensure you have the essentials to make your wardrobe work; neutral jackets, bottoms, and footwear because they'll go with any of your colours. Once you have the basics, then splash out with some fun items so you'll look up-to-date.

Spring-time Fashion cont

Typical in spring-time are the floral prints; a little different this season is that they're worn in suits

(matching jackets and skirts/trousers). Print trousers continue to be popular.

Chambray - a light-weight denim but softer and faded - is very popular. It can work as a neutral with one of your seasonal colours, or as a soft colour for Summers and Springs. It's useful for NZ's laid-back living and worth investing in, as the fashion comes around every few years.

Also this year there's a huge Japanese influence eg cherry blossom, oriental style (obi belts, wide sleeves, collarless jackets). I love the look ... it can be timeless, and pretty, and relaxed, and ethnic - something to tick all the style personality boxes! Just remember to select an item that has your unique style personality mix ratios.

There's still some 20's influence; beautifully cut for gorgeous draping, feminine, applique detailing, and hats. Looks like we'll be seeing many more hats being worn from big floppy styles to smart little cloches.

PS

Lovely to see the sun, warmer weather and fab new fashions popping out.

I've had the pleasure of working with hundreds of women over the last eight years yet it's still the most exciting fun sharing a workshop and helping women discover their personal style. Not everyone wants to 'go public' but being privy to their stories and seeing the impact our time together has had is magic, and very precious.

We have a new little grandson to dote on! First-born to my son and his wife, Adam is - of course - absolutely gorgeous! He arrived a little sooner than expected; an early birthday present for his Dad, and ensuring a Father's Day celebration this year.

Enjoy this new season - M