I want to love Jonathan Adler, but I usually wouldn’t buy most of his stuff. However, the 10% that I do like I love! This couch, for example is just heavenly. The Lampert Sofa is upholstered in Brussels Platinum–might be better then a platinum ring for Valentine’s Day!
As spring approaches, new colors are popping up, but before you go buy all of those new, fun colors, figure out which ones look best on you.
Here are some tips to help you with your spring shopping; however, these are only guidelines to get you started. Every color enhances beauty differently on each person who wears it, so chose what you feel comfortable in and¬† most of all, don’t forget to have fun!
Deep/vivid colors such as navy blue, deep brown, blue, purple, charcoal gray, emerald green and mahogany.
Best for Skin Types: Beige, olive, & bronze, brown.
Best for Hair Color: Black, dark brown, chestnut, auburn.
Best for Eye Color: Deep-brown, black/brown, hazel, rich green, olive green.
Light/soft colors such as navy gray, blue-green, turquoise, cocoa, light/medium blue, coral pink, light/medium pink and orange.
Best for Skin Types: Ivory to Soft beige, pink, peachy complexions.
Best for Hair Color: Light to dark blond, ash blond, golden blond, strawberry blond.
Best for Eye Color: Blue, blue-green, green, aqua.
Bright colors such as true red, green and blue, and aqua, violet, bright pink and periwinkle.
Best for Skin Types: Ivory, porcelain, beige, as well as deep/dark brown.
Best for Hair Color: Medium/dark ash brown, golden brown, black.
Best for Eye Color: Bright and clear blue, green, turquoise, steel gray.
Muted/neutral colors including rose-brown, blue-green, salmon, rust, watermelon, medium green and warm pink.
Best for Skin Types: Ivory, beige, bronze, golden. If you love your freckles too, these are colors for you.
Best for Hair Color: Medium ash brown to dark ash blond.
Best for Eye Color: Gray-green, hazel, brown-green, brown, dark green.
Warm colors that reflect a golden tone such as beige, peach, yellow, warm red, golden brown, camel and moss green.
Best for Skin Types: Golden beige, ivory, bronze, caramel.
Best for Hair Color: Medium blond or brown with gold, red or strawberry highlights
Best for Eye Color: Warm green, hazel, brown, topaz, blue-green, teal.
Cool colors that reflect a gray or bluish tone, like plum, lavender, burgundy, pink and less saturated blue-greens.
Best for Skin Types: Beige, pink, dark, caramel.
Best for Hair Color: Ash blond-brown. Dark.
Best for Eye Color: Cool/light brown, gray, gray-blue/brown.
Remember not to feel tied to one palette and that playing with color is fun!
Audrey Hepburn once said, “A quality education has the power to transform societies in a single generation, provide children … the knowledge, skills, and confidence to reach their full potential.”
iTunes seems to agree as it continues to build its iTunes U collection. This compilation of downloadable podcasts is possibly the largest free set of educational media accessible.
With over 100,000 audio and video files, colleges and high schools have given students access to lectures, speeches and more via computers and mobile phones.
Courses include languages, literary discussions and how-to’s. The best part is that you don‚Äôt have to be a student to listen in!
So take a class today by visiting the iTunes U page.
This week, Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall and Bluefly.com team up to launch Leanne Marshall for Bluefly.
The new line includes only seven pieces, but unlike Leanne‚Äôs whimsical designs from Project Runway‚Äôs Bryant Park finale, fans will note bright colors including pink, blue, and purple. Leanne’s collection also focuses on accessibility and has subdued details which are made with eco-friendly material.
In addition to the Bluefly collection, Leanne currently has a fall line under her own name, which includes darker neutrals and sharper edges inspired by New York City.
From Power Ranger to designer, Jessica Rey’s goal is to provide women with Aubrey Hepburn-inspired swimwear.
According to Rey, Audrey lived during an era when women dressed and acted like ladies - when women didn’t feel they had to “bare it all” to be attractive.
These values inspired Rey to name her collection “Audrey” in hopes of capturing Hepburn‚Äôs sense of style, grace, class and fun.
Her suits come in mix-and-match tankinis and swim dresses – all of which are named after one of Audrey’s most loved characters- Holly, Jo, Eliza, Sabrina, and Gaby.
For more pictures and information, visit Rey’s swimwear site.
For those who love fashion and charities, gorjana has created the Heart to Heart Necklace on behalf of the United Soybean Board, with 100% of the proceeds from each necklace being donated to WomenHeart, an organization dedicated to promoting women’s heart health through advocacy, community education,and patient support.
Over 44 million American women are living with or are at risk of heart disease. Because of this threat, WomenHeart has provided a central location for information specifically targeted at women.
The 16.5″ sterling chain necklace is currently being sold for $45 at both gorjana.com and shopbop.
Looking for a way to organize your wardrobe?
iPhone users now have something to look forward to - The Closet application allows you to take pictures of your clothes, organize outfits and even schedule what days you want to wear each outfit.
The Closet also provides a trip packing list and a favorite function that allows easy access to your necessities.
The application can be downloaded on I-Tunes for $1.99
Bright colors and patterns are hitting more than just shirts these days. Tights ranging from bright green to yellow are popping up and patterns are debuting.
Urban Outfitters is selling a line of animal and floral print tights while Forever21 is adding lace and reptile print. Even Express is getting involved with zebra print. For those wanting to make a big statement, you can’t miss Charlotte Russe which allows one to flaunt neon pink legs.
Do you have a favorite pair?
As Star Trek opens across theaters nationwide, fans are flocking to the movies to see whether or not creator Gene Roddenberry’s vision has been maintained.
Basing Star Trek on the theory that technology is good when used properly, Roddenberry’s futuristic technology was the inspiration for a variety of medical and technical devices used today including jet propulsion, cell phones and home computers.
It looks as if Roddenberry also had an eye on fashion trends. Often people associate Star Trek fashion with one piece spandex suits; however, after watching the original Star Trek episodes, we found some of spring’s trends on Star Trek’s women of the past, especially when it comes to hair.
Characters are seen with blunt bangs, headbands and flowers. Even a few alien lifeforms can be seen in floral prints.
To see more Star Trek fashion, check out your nearest movie theater, but only if you can make it through the crowds.
If you’re looking for some stylish solutions for work and play, visit online boutique Sierra Brooke. Focusing on modesty and femininity, the boutique houses a wide variety of skirts and dresses that land around your knees.
With a mix a basics and classics, these dresses will easily last seasons with minor accessory changes; and don’t forget to check out Brooke’s closet where skirts, shirts and dresses are under $10.
