Fall Report 2009
This fall season almost everything is a comeback!
The boudoir look, 40’s, biker look, ruche, vests, and high boots
High waist is coming back again and its coming back strong! So, search for those old pants with high waist, and you will fit right into the comeback trend.
The 40’s this is definitely my favourite fashion era. Although there was a war going on, the fashion in the 1940’s was so glamorous, and chick. If you don’t remember much about it, just rent a movie like Casablanca or Gilda to understand better the way they dressed.
The boudoir look oh lala sexy is back! I remember that in the 80’s I would wear a sheer body from Anti Flirt, put a very nice silk “bra” in the same colour of the body, and on top a jacket so that I would not reveal all the goods...
The biker or if you prefer the Michael Jackson look. This is a mixture of the 80’s look, with black tights, leather jackets, and metal chains to accentuate that biker look.
Ruche over the past years has been very popular, of course is like anything in fashion it comes and goes. Ruche or drape you can see it throughout this coming season from Balenciaga, Missoni, Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta to mention a few.
Vests, in any shape, form, size, colour, fur, not fur you name it you have to wear them.
High boot, every season in fall boots come high and higher, but I think this season is a record high. So if you have beautiful thing legs go for it! If you are a bit like me, and you have thicker wide legs then I will share my secret... look for boots that are stretch... believe me your leg will amazing, and just as good as a zipper boot.
Look of the week
The look of the week I have created this week is all in nude and it has been a must summer colour for awhile now, especially if you have a great tan. Remember these are just ideas on how to mix and match things together. I decided that since the hat has a great black sequin strand I would focus on that and make the accessories black. Nude looks great with any colour so don’t be afraid in using turquoise, pink, blue, orange, gold, red, purple colours. These are the items: Cosabella top, Derek Lam sequin vest, Eugenia Kim braid fedora hat, Ysl earrings, Halston envelope clutch, Ysl necklace, Proenza Schouler pleated silk pyjama pants, Stella McCartney nude shoes, Alessandro dell Acqua cream sheer knit top, Oscar de la Renta leather cuff, Stella McCartney pants and Versace peep toe shoes.
Learning about body shapes
- Triangular/Pear shaped bodies that are narrow across the shoulders with wider hips and bottoms.
- Inverted/Triangular bodies have broader shoulders with narrow hips.
- Straight/Rectangular bodies are similar in proportion through the bust, waist and hips.
- Hourglass women have well proportioned, shapely bust to hip ratios.
- Diamond shaped women have bodies with narrow shoulders, thicker waists and narrow hips.
- Round bodies have wider rib cages and narrow hips.
So what are the types of cloth that we can wear and hide those areas that most bother us?
- Triangular/Pear - wear fuller tops that fall loosely at the hip. Fuller leg pants and flared skirts hide bulges.
- Inverted Triangular body types should wear styles that are fitted at the shoulder and more A-line over the hip. Don't wear tops with ruffles, thin spaghetti straps, delicate camisole tops or complicated necklines.
- Rectangular/Straight bodies can create the illusion of an ideal hourglass shape and curves with belted tunics and feminine chiffon dresses. Halter tops and gathering and pleating on a shirt at the sleeves and waist also create curves.
- Hourglass-shaped bodies are curvy with shapely legs and a defined waist. Enhance this body type by wearing belts or choosing tops and bottoms with defined waistlines.
- Diamond figures need to wear loose styles that camouflage a heavier middle.
- Round women should avoid tops with puffy sleeves or overly baggy clothing. Very slim skirts and tight clothing should also be avoided, since they will only emphasize a slimmer lower body half and create the illusion of imbalance.
Inspiration of the day
I love a sunny day, but when it rains, well in this side of the world it pours.
Love a gloomy, rainy and dark day, but always with style...
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