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Lookbook: Zara (April 2011)

11. April 2011

Lookbook: Zara (April 2011)

Zara is bringing back the block color trend in its April 2011 Lookbook. The collection is made up of bright and bold colors. Get ready to kick off with a new outfit from Zara’s versatile combination of playful prints to classic fabrics perfect for the season.

Lookbook: Zara (April 2011)

Mix and matching colors in your outfit wouldn’t be too hard since the hottest fashion trend is all about the block color. You can play with different colors that are bold and clashing in a sense. The trend allows you to stir off the traditional color matching style. You get the chance to try out contrasting shades and pair it with each other. Take inspiration from Zara’s April 2011 Lookbook.

Lookbook: Zara (April 2011)

If it’s your first time to go for the color block trend you can wear one bold color outfit and add accessories. You can pair the top with animal prints for a different approach.

Lookbook: Zara (April 2011)

The striped tops are fresh from the spring/summer runway and you can inject it into your outfit. Stripes create sexy silhouette when worn properly. It radiates femininity and sexiness.

Lookbook: Zara (April 2011)

The bright and loud popping color spices up the entire Zara collection. The eye popping shades of green, blue, pink, orange and yellow dominate the collection. Trendy prints which include animal prints and floral prints also add a wider selection for everyone.

This season you should remember this “brighter is better”. This is the rule for most of the collection this spring and summer 2011. Mix and matching your outfit with stripes, patterns and prints can also add style into your look.

Lookbook: Zara (April 2011)

If you’re a little hesitant to go for the bright and bold colors you can stick to a shade lighter. Earth tones like khakis and ecru are great colors to choose. You can easily pair it with other colors. Don’t restrict yourself when it comes to choosing your style. You can always draw inspiration from the past trends and mix it with the current trend. Create a unique style wherein your comfortable to wear it. Lastly, enjoy the season while it lasts.

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Pattern Trend for Men’s Spring/Summer 2011

11. April 2011

Fashion is constantly changing and we need to keep up with it. The clothes that we wear needs freshening up at times so we won’t get bored looking at ourselves. Updating your image by looking at the latest style trends can work wonders on your outfit. You can take inspiration from the latest collections of designers or you can simply look at some street styles that you see everyday. Keeping up with the ever changing world of fashion may seem hard but you don’t really have to overhaul your entire wardrobe just to keep up. You can buy season staples that are versatile and classic. Buy a few pieces of season’s must-haves and the mix and match.

Wearing the same outfit over and over again seems boring. You need to reinvent yourself with new styles that are fresh from the runway. Say hello to the latest pattern trend for men’s outfit. We will be seeing a lot floral, psychedelic, cosmic and geometric patterns.

Pattern Trend 2011

The Floral Pattern

The floral print may seem very feminine and out of context for men but undoubtedly it’s gonna rule men’s fashion as well. Check out Jil Sander’s collection of floral prints for men. It’s classy and bold with a simple design perfect for all men. If you want to be different give the floral pattern a shot.

Tip: Wear a neutral trouser or shorts to keep the colors balanced. Most floral patterns have vivid and bright colors.

Pattern Trend 2011

The Psychedelic Pattern

The psychedelic pattern is somewhat cosmic and ethereal compared to the floral pattern. These prints are less bold and more subtle color combination. It can replace the traditional graphic tees that you wear a lot and pair it with chinos and loafers for a more formal look.

Pattern Trend 2011

The Geometric Pattern

This pattern is on the wilder side because of the graphical prints. There are a lot of geometric patterns to choose from which includes: circles, squares, triangles and the combination of all the patterns. If you plan to wear this pattern pair it with a plain bottom so you won’t go overboard.

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Accessories: Sunglasses Trend 2011

09. April 2011

Accessories: Sunglasses Trend 2011

Summer is the perfect time to wear the hottest sunglasses for the season. Sunglasses are must-haves especially during this season. Aside from the aesthetics purposes sunglasses provide protection for the eyes. The harmful rays of the sun is a big no-no! If you want to look and feel great you should invest on a nice pair of sunglasses.

Most people would want to buy classic pieces that never go out of style. These sunglasses are versatile and can last from one season to another. But if you want to be a little daring you can always buy the hottest pair of sunglasses for this season. Take inspiration from the catwalk and find a pair that suits your personality and style.

Latest Styles for 2011:

The Round Sunglasses

The round sunglasses that we instantly stereotype as John Lennon’s look is back for this season. It is usually made up with fine metal frames and round lenses. It has a cool, hippie, indie look that is perfect for the summer. Spotted: Johnny Depp

Accessories: Sunglasses Trend 2011

The Oversized Sunglasses

The most flattering style of sunglasses is the oversized style. It had been reinvented for the past few seasons. The bigger the frame of the sunglasses the better. It creates an illusion of a smaller face. This style creates a sophisticated and glamorous look.

Accessories: Sunglasses Trend 2011

The Cat Eye Sunglasses

Bring back the retro inspired look with this cat eye style. This look is the most popular style during in the runways. The frame creates an illusion of length in your face. It elongates the face and highlights the cheekbones. There are a lot of styles and design for the cat eye sunglasses.

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Men’s Fashion: Relaxed Look for Spring/Summer 2011

07. April 2011

Relaxed Look

The dull days of autumn and winter are gone. Spring and summer are knocking on our doors. Let’s say our goodbye to the good old chunky knits and layered outfit. The weather is getting hotter by the minute and we need to dress up accordingly. We don’t want to end up drenched with sweat as we move around, right?

Let’s talk about outfit that suits the warm weather perfectly. The relaxed look has been spotted in the runways. Different designers had their version of the relaxed look. This trend proves to be very popular especially this summer season.

Relaxed Look

The relaxed look is somewhat similar to the oversized trend. The term relaxed was coyed from the look of the outfit which include loose fitting items. The key in achieving this look is to use lightweight fabrics. To achieve this look you can simply wear a loose fit shirt and pair it with chinos or pants.

How to Wear:

Choose lightweight fabrics that create a relaxed look.
The best fabrics to choose from are cotton and polyester. Choose the most comfortable fabric.
If you have a little doubt in buying an oversize outfit go for a piece that you already have and buy a bigger size of it.
Make use of your old clothes by altering it. Show off your creativity by turning your old clothes into something trendy.
Don’t wear overdo the relaxed look or you’ll end up looking funny. Wear a slim fitting bottom if you plan to wear oversized tops.

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Accessories Trend 2011: Boho Headband

07. April 2011

Headband Trend 2011

Glam up your style with the hottest trend for spring and summer 2011. The Bohemian vibe is back on track and the classic boho accessories are definite must-haves. We will be seeing a lot of head accessories that are worn on the forehead which are reminiscent of the boho style. These accessories can be the highlight of your outfit so make sure you go out and find the hottest pieces for this season.

Headband Trend 2011

Draw inspiration from the street or the runway. You will see a lot of headband styles especially the Boho style. The Boho headband style for 2011 has a festive groove in it. Reinvent your look by adding these accessories. Headbands are inexpensive hair solutions. It can change your look in an instant and you won’t have to spend too much money to enhance your look.

Headband Trend 2011

The hippie chic look is hot this season. You can wear this look since it’s versatile and practical. Go and experiment with your look to achieve that boho or hippie outfit. Hair accessories like headband are style items that you can make use. There are a lot of headband styles that you can choose from. If you want to look fashion forward you can go for the metallic and jewel encrusted headband. If you want to look classic you can go for the vintage inspired headband with floral embellishments.

Headband Trend 2011

The Boho chic look allows you to experiment with your outfit. You can mix and match your vintage inspired outfits with the latest outfit. The key elements for this look are the accessories that you incorporate into your outfit.

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Makeup Trend for Spring 2011

06. April 2011

Makeup Trend 2011

Spring is definitely in the air and it’s the perfect time to look and feel good about yourself. It’s also the perfect time to update your makeup collection with the latest trend. Just like the flowers of spring makeup also revives and blossoms each year. Get ready for the season’s succulent collection of shades which includes the sun-kissed hues of orange and brown, delicious shades of pinks and purple, and the eccentric shades of neon.

Eye Makeup Trend 2011

Spring is the time to bring out positivity and creativity. It’s time to channel our happiness to everyone around us. And the best way to channel our positive emotions is through the face. Your makeup can change your whole look from being simple to extraordinary.

This season the “barely there” makeup is hot. The flawless and fresh skin look is not so hard to achieve. You would need a great foundation which is the base of your makeup. Choose the most suitable color and texture of the foundation. If you want to highlight your face use a bronzer or a highlighter. Use it to emphasize your cheekbones, eyebrows and the lip area.

: Eyebrow Trend 2011

The hottest colors for this season includes: emerald, green, red, fuchsia pink and neon colors. Matte is the hottest texture for this season. Here is a rule of thumb in applying makeup and lipstick: stick with strong colors for the eyes and go for the neutral with the lips.

Lipstick Trend 2011

Go for vibrant and delicious shade of pink and purple lipstick. Go for the matte texture to get that candy colored lips. If you want to look more intense use a soft foundation first and then apply the lipstick. If you’re a little shy to go for the bubblegum colored lips you can stick to the coral hued lipstick. It’s a fail safe color which suits everyone.

The eyebrows can either be the natural looking brows with full shape or the bleached eyebrows. If you prefer to look natural go for the dense look. If you want to emphasize your eyes go for the bleached eyebrows.

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