Hi Gals, hope your having a lovely weekend, the last 3 posts have all been Style Dispensary session' on how to wear these trends this S/S season.I invited you to ask any Style questions you might have in these 3 areas and to share your favourite colour combinations, Couture Millinery Atelier asked -
For several years I have wanted to purchase a dramatic red gown, but am afraid to do it, thinking that for me a platinum blonde, it would be too much, what do you suggest?
Answer - To stop red's looking too brash with platinum blonde hair, opt for orangey red's or red's with pink undertones. As in the picture above featuring the beautiful Marylin Monroe in her sweater.
Katie from 3rd Avenue Style asked-
Style Dilemma- So how does wearing clashing print's work if you are say not so petite? I love the clashing prints look but worry about adding extra pounds to my look!
Answer- Opt for wearing a dress in a smaller print and then create a panel down the centre by wearing a larger print in a cardigan of the same colour, thus elongating your shape with a paneled effect, simular colour's create a more groomed style, which is also flattering for more curvy women. The 2nd trick is to wear bold print on the hemline of your skirt or dress, thus drawing the eye down.
Avoid large print all over, horizontal print and print which divides the body up into too many sections, reducing the length of the body and increasing the width.
Jaimie from La vie J'aimie asked me where this top came from. This very stylish number was a summer 2009 buy from Boden, POWER to Boden's timeless look, that it still tick's all the boxes for dressing this S/S!
These picks are for KITTY over at Dollie Daydream who shared her lovely favourite colour combinations with me, pinks, peaches and creams.Soo pretty!
hope you enjoyed reading other bloggers questions and my style tips! Come back soon gals. If you missed out on my fantastic Topshop scarf giveaway with 3 choices! Your not to late,there is still time to enter!Just click on the link top right of my sidebar for the details. Good luck!
Sharon x
14 comments:
Happiest Sunday to you Sharon :-0 I really can't get enough of those colours - don't tempt me with those ruffle shoes, I will be out of control! Great fashion post I am just in the mood for a serious spring time shop and lottery win ... xxx
I don't know how I haven't ordered anything from Boden yet. They have so many fabulous things. Fabulous advice lady!
Hi Sharon, Thank you for swinging by and browsing my blog..I hope you liked some of my posts? Love this post and all the inspirational colours and prints..am just getting into my little splashes of red now..well..mainly on my toes..but thats a start ; ) Have a great week x
Ahhhh, I love the pictures you showed! They all are so inspiring, fashion-wise.
Hope you are having a great weekend too! ;)
I really adore that Boden Black and white top. Sharon is it still available?
Karena
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Sharon - thank you so much for answering my question! I love the idea of the cardigan over the print, and good timing here in Australia because it is cooling down so I can actually fathom putting another layer on. Inspirational stuff as always............ love Katie
Wow, those tips are just so helpful!
And thank you so very much for featuring me as your stylish crush! I'm so very honoured and flattered!! You're too sweet:)
Many hugs and kisses to you, Sharon!!
xoxo
hey, thanks for commenting :D great start on your blog, keep it up :)
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I love those dresses!
That shoe design is just amazing <3
Loving that gorgeous red tulle dress! x
Sharon darling what great answers you had. I like Anya's Q & A, this answered my question as well. Darling, glad to hear that Aaron is on the mend. Blessing to all of you.
Love & Hugs
Duchess
I love your sweet advice my friend. I adore Kitty's colours...so perfect for Spring. I am still looking for that Spring Dress...I found one ...did not buy it..went back to get it and it was GONE!!!!!! Lesson learned. Hugs for a great week. xoxo
Great post! Love the photos.
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