A few days ago spring season officially started which means it’s that time again to look at some of the most popular trends for this season and perhaps refresh our wardrobes.
Let’s start with the colors. The “it” color of the season is Yellow. From bight and sunny to more greenish and muted, yellow is everywhere. You can find it in separate pieces as well as dresses. Just make sure you will look for the right shade of yellow that compliments your skin tone. If wearing yellow is not for you, don’t sweat it, you can still show you know what’s in by adding an accessory to your outfit, like a yellow or mustard color handbag.
Pink and blue were also seen on the runways for this season. Even animal prints got a little brighter. Just remember, don’t mix these bright colors with black or you will look like you never left the 80’s. Instead wear them with denim, white, light grey or other bright colors. Don’t pack up your nudes from last year either. They are still trendy and very stylish this season.

The biggest trend for spring and summer 2010 is patterns and prints, trust me you won’t be able to get away from this trend, its everywhere.

Animal Print never went anywhere but this season more than before you can feel stylish wearing them just be careful, don’t go wild with it. There is a very fine line between chic and cheap when it comes to wearing animal prints. A dash or an accent of it can be very stylish but be aware and avoid overkill it can actually age you.

The weather is still warm out but believe it or not fall is just around the corner. Soon we will be stepping out of tees, shorts and flip flops in to sweaters, jackets and boots. Many trends come out each season but if there is only one thing you need to know when shopping this fall, that would be "TOUGH CHIC". You would have no shortage of leather biker jackets, motorcycle pants, leather boots, or anything else with a leather trim for both men and women. Studs are going to be on almost everything, from jackets to dresses to shoes and cuffs and even your dog collar. I guess 80's are back but then again, did it ever go away?
So lets see what else is hot this season...

Leather
This one is the hottest trend this fall for both men and women. Biker leather jackets are a must have, but if you find an embellished one specially with studs, that's even better. Pair it with jeans, black pants, over a girly dress or with leggings and boots for the ladies....

Strong shoulders
This trend started in spring and is working its way up to fall and winter. Another 80's trend showing up everywhere from the runways of Milan to the streets of Los Angeles and New York. This trend is specially beneficial for people with a triangle shape to add some width to the upper half of the body and broaden the shoulders to balance the hips and the bottom half. You can find it in Jackets for both men and women, or dresses for women.

Boots

Temperature rising, sun is shining and bikinis are out of closet. It’s that time of the year again to pack your beach bags and head to that weekend pool party or to the beach.
But before you head out remember a few make up rules for the beach.

1- The way you apply make up to go to the beach should not be the same way you put on make up for a night out in town. A face full of make up doesn’t look right at the beach or by the pool. Any product you put on should be light and sheer, you want to look like a sunnier version of yourself.

2-First and foremost, protect your skin. 20 minutes before putting any kind of make up on be sure to apply a generous amount of sunscreen. If you need to reapply, try a powder sun block such as colore science or Shiseido.

3-In hot, humid weather, anything that is creamy or greasy- like foundation or concealer- is going to smudge. But if you can’t go without any coverage, try mixing a bit of your foundation in to your sunscreen and apply it that way. However, powder-based products, like a light loose powder to combat the shine is much better.
If you need to cover a scar or blemish, try a stiff concealer or a little bit of pressed powder.

4-Any make up you wear should enhance your skin’s natural color. So if you are going to use a bronzer, chose a shade that looks like a natural tan for you. Also, you want to pick a bronzer without any shimmer. It won’t look right in the bright sun light.

Summer is here and it's time for you to store your wool suits and opt for a lighter one that's made out of cotton, linen or other natural fibers.
High-end designers like Giorgio Armani, Paul Smith, Etro, DKNY and Calvin Klein have added cotton suits to their collections but I have seen other retailers like H&M offering a more affordable version.

The ease of a cotton suit
Cotton suits are a great alternative to summer weight wools. They are easily incorporated into a wardrobe. They can be worn with a tee as well as a shirt and tie. A pair of fabulous dress shoes or fashion sneakers, what ever your style, will finish off this cool summer wardrobe essential. keep in mind that the cotton suits offered now are more sophisticated making them better suited for the office or an evening out as opposed to the country club look found in years past.
There are so many ways you can wear a cotton/summer suit. From preppy to edgy, it’s all about personal style and accessories.
Yes even a dark cotton suit can be worn in the summer, specially in the evening, but it has to be light weight. for example a steel blue cotton suit can go from office to an evening out.

Say yes to the plaid