Bone colored shoes. Khaki clothes. Tan trench coats. Silk dresses and suits that are super chic in body tone. If you are a runway watcher, tan is the new black for 2010.
However, like black, tan is not for everyone. It is a washout for many. There are a few tricks with accessories, cut and texture that could make it work for you. The Felecia Blouse from Doncaster offers the hot body tone in a python print with draping and an asymmetrical cut that is much more wearable than the runway version. I also found a great article on YouLookFab.com that gives some great ideas on how to wear neutrals.
As always, try it on first. And walk out of the trick lighting of the department store dressing room to see if the neutral fits. If it doesn’t, walk away and move toward one of the great styles of this fabulous spring!
Click here to check out the Doncaster Spring Collection.
Bone colored shoes. Khaki clothes. Tan trench coats. Silk dresses and suits that are super chic in body tone. If you are a runway watcher, tan is the new black for 2010.
However, like black, tan is not for everyone. It is a washout for many. There are a few tricks with accessories, cut and texture that could make it work for you. The Felecia Blouse from Doncaster offers the hot body tone in a python print with draping and an asymmetrical cut that is much more wearable than the runway version. I also found a great article on YouLookFab.com that gives some great ideas on how to wear neutrals.
As always, try it on first. And walk out of the trick lighting of the department store dressing room to see if the neutral fits. If it doesn’t, walk away and move toward one of the great styles of this fabulous spring!
Click here to check out the Doncaster Spring Collection.
Hate is a word I reserve for only a few things. Breast cancer is one of them. And it just seems to get closer to home all of the time. My step sister. My sister in law. Friends. Neighbors. It is just time for it to be stopped. My friend, Julie almost lost her mother to breast cancer more than 40 years ago. Julie’s mom, Tina is a very long term survivor. And Julie and her family are out there every year celebrating that victory with a team at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Three Day.
From now until March 1st, GlamourByLBD will donate $1 for each new fan on the GlamourByLBD page. So become a fan. And invite your Facebook friends to become a fan too! Not only will you be doing something good to end Breast Cancer, but you will receive all of the posts from this blog right to your Facebook fan page. Deal and deal. Click here to become a GlamourByLBD fan.
I pray for the day that there will be no more survivors because there will be no more cancer. So I do what I can.
Click here to read an article from the GlamourByLBD archives that tells more about Julie and her family’s long running committment to the 3 Day.
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Sportswear is a major trend for Spring 2010. There is good news and bad news. The good news is that this trend may tie back to some favorite nostalgic pieces in your closet. The bad news is that I am not giving you permission to go out in anything that you would wear to the gym! Working out will make sportswear look great…just be sure to shower and change before you go!
The major elements of the sportswear trend are upscale and sophisticated yet playful. Chic stars and stripes are accented by other major trends of the season: zippers, buckles, draping and chunky belts and jewelry. On top, t-shirt inspired dresses and tops or crisp blouses have a nautical feel. On the bottom, crisp capris, shorts, skirts, and denim. The denim is taking on a softer look for spring than in past seasons. I am seeing lots of platforms and wedges. A few flats but I expect to see many more as the weather turns warmer. I am seeing hints that mid heels are coming back as well. I am looking forward to that!
Click here to shop the Doncaster Spring 2010 collection.
For the past month or so, GlamourByLBD has been sharing some of her favorite trends for Spring 2010 and how to wear them. That is all well and good and we would be nothing without our affiliates such as shopbop.com who provide all the great treasure.
Not only is Shopbop.com a great website for buying what is hot now, it is also a great resource for information. Presented in an easy, shopper-friendly magazine format, shopbop.com’s 60-page online Lookbook highlights six major trends with styled looks showcasing key pieces from Shopbop’s spring collections. Shopbop Senior Stylist, Morgan Wendelborn and Fashion Director Kate Ciepluch provide commentary throughout the feature, calling out defining runway looks and sharing “how to wear it” tips on the highlighted trends.
“The seasonal trends Lookbooks are always popular with our customer and are some of our favorite features to produce - they give us the opportunity to show our take on the season?s big stories and introduce new design talent,” says Ciepluch. “We’re intent on bringing our customer not just the best pieces, but also great fashion editorials that inspire her to put looks together in a way that reflects her personal style.”
So, what’s your favorite trend? I love the American look.
