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Holiday Sparkle
New Beginnings
Donāt hide behind a little black dress ā itās time to shine
Let Fashion Lead the Way in BY2020 MEGAN SIMONS
BY MEGAN SIMONS Itās the new holiday season, invitations are starting to arrive, friends and family are ready for exciting events, We just entered a new decade, what and just one question remains the does this mean to the world of fashion? same ā what to wear? Shall we start How has fashion transitioned in the with what NOT to wear? Donāt even past, what does it have to oļ¬er in the think about being boringly dull this future? Whatever the current styles season of parties, galas, get-togethers are, one fact remains consistent and celebrations. Shine! Shine like fashion speaks volumes; expresses never before. Even the trendiest colors the perception of time and context, of the season without shimmers, reļ¬ects social and cultural belonging. glitters or sparkles will not be enough Fashion deļ¬nes us. Fashion is an instant for this yearās festivities. language.
Pippa Pelure ā Women/Menās Attire and Jewelry Natural Comfort Footwear - Shoes and Handbags Photography - ShawnSmith Photographix Models - Kyle Damkoehler, Kelly Gruber, Raimonda Popaj, Blake Zat Stylist - Megan Simons
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Let me start with the cherished but How the next decade will make its typical - black. The black dress could mark in fashion history is to be seen, be your versatile, chic and trendy but for now Spring is approaching and best friend for many occasions. But itās time to think about what to wear plain black can easily turn against this season, ļ¬lled with happenings and you and your intentions to look your events. Fashion trends in Spring will best. In the dim evening environment, not disappoint you. Many styles are for example, it could be like a black destined to be your favorites, primarily hole - quite invisible. Says editorbecause they promise to reinvigorate in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, āI your wardrobe with twist or ļ¬air - and never wear black head to toe.ā Her they are not diļ¬cult to pull oļ¬. staple multicolor, crystal necklaces, worn with literally everything, are my Statement sleeves are a very signiļ¬cant latest obsession -- an easy way to add part of current trends. Victorianindividual style to any attire. inspired, oversized sleeves or oļ¬ the shoulder, sensual trends keep coming I have some fresh and easy tricks to back. Remember the 80ās with puļ¬y style up the boring LBD and make you and feminine sleeves that make our the life of the party. We all know about waist tiny? Well, theyāre back. The same the one incredible statement necklace, emphasis is on oļ¬-the-shoulder style. and lots of metallic accessories, but Show oļ¬ your shoulders in a casual look have you thought about a shiny and top with soft color and bohemian print, very trendy bomber jacket? Can you paired with stylish cropped jeans. imagine, over your form-ļ¬tting black dress, a richly decorated, majestically If thereās one type of dress youāll want stylish and very sheer long duster, to secure this Spring season, I propose a adorned with dripping glitter, ļ¬owing tasteful wrap dress in a blue and green distinctively behind you when you leopard print, instead of the natural walk? Thatās the look that is not going color choice. Animal print is the trend to be ignored. that keeps on trending, and there is no better time than the present to rock a For the 2019 Fall/Winter season, dress like that. The reason wrap dresses sequins are not only trendy, they are work well on all shapes and sizes is an absolute must, and not only for the because of their ability to highlight the evening and parties. Starting in the waist. The combo of blue and green is morning you can wear your favorite subtle, even though the pattern oļ¬ers a pair of crystal embellished jeans, bolder, trendy look. bejeweled shoes, or shirts with chic