Colors, Fashion and Jewelry Trends For 2010
by Kristina Mason
There is much to look forward to in terms of colors this upcoming spring season. The spring colors range from vibrant and striking to more neutral and subdued, but they all seem to carry a natural and organic element. Just as in nature we may find a prairie scene of an amalgam of greens and browns with highlights of reds and purples. This combination of more mild and earthy colors with a stronger accent color works just as well in fashion as it does in nature. This season's trends concentrate on blending these colors and finding the best combinations.
Some of the more mild earthy colors showing in the fashion scene are light terracotta, hazelnut, chocolate brown, dried herb greens, forest green and light violet. Chinese lacquer red, strong apple green, robust plum lavender, deep royal blue, and butterscotch yellow are some of the more spicy and sexy accent colors.
Many are unaware of the extensive color range of fine jade. Some of the most popular colors of jade are the most perfect accent pieces for all fashionable fare, including light minty green jade, strong apple green jade, imperial green jade, forest green jade, light and medium lavender jade, deeper plum lavender jade, light sunshine yellow jade, butterscotch yellow jade, deep Chinese red jade, and so on.
The 'boyfriend' wear is making a comeback. Boyfriend jeans and blazers are everywhere, making them a more acceptable daily fashion statement. There is much fun to be had with these types of clothes. The blazers are just begging for an elegant, but fun pin. A gold stick pin with a carved green or lavender jade top are perfect are a compliment to the large lapel. The over-sized blazers usually have folded sleeves which begs for a strong, colorful and fun wrist piece. Jade bangles, that are available in a variety of colors, fill the spot. They are durable, versatile and make a statement for either all day or evening wear. Try wearing one colorful bangle with white gold or yellow gold thinner bangles depending on your outfit's colors.
Jade jewelry has become quite popular of late due to the versatility of jade colors, the durability of jade for daily jewelry wear, and the increasing value of natural jadeite jade. Jadeite jade jewelry is considered to be fine jewelry, but that does not always mean it is only available at a fine jewelry price. Many natural fine jade jewelry pieces are quite affordable and valuable investments. However, always be sure to buy your fine jade jewelry from a reputable source. There are many vendors selling dyed and treated merchandise, and these pieces do not have the same value and durability as untreated jade.
About the Author
Award winning jewelry designer, Kristina Mason, has been with Mason-Kay Jade since 1993. Her designs are trendy, unique and popular. Mason-Kay Jade has been a trusted name in the jewelry industry for over 33 years, earning a reputation for excellence for its guaranteed natural, untreated jadeite jade jewelry creations and superior customer service. http://www.masonkay.com
Whats Hot
Spring is in the air. Can summer be far behind?
But, what to wear, what to wear? Do not be alarmed. There are oodles of
fantastic trends this spring and summer, a veritable tidal wave, when
it comes to fashion. No matter what your taste, you are sure to find
the perfect trend this year.
Spring is busting out all over with everything from Chanel's demure
short little black designer dresses to Oscar de la Renta's
sophisticated trailing silver gowns. These two designers thrust forward
two different approaches to this season's hot outfits. Chanel has the
retro sixties and seventies look; Oscar de La Renta is ethereal,
romantic, heralding an age of silver. In fact, silver is an absolute
must for this season.
Retro-look
The Retro or vintage look is seen in the style, cut and pattern of
clothing. The A-line mini-dress, the geometric prints and contrasting
colors, particularly black and white, hail back to another time. The
shift dresses and shirt dresses, the empire waist lines and crop
jackets are all part of this retro look.
The lengths of this look vary in accordance with the style. Knee length
is common, seeming to dominate an otherwise sixty or seventy style.
This makes it easier for women of a certain age. It is also adaptable
to work and play.
Classic and romantic: the sophisticated look
The classic cut and flow of gowns, the sophisticated silver gowns of La
Renta and the classic elegance of Marc Jacob's tailored sophistication,
are aspects of the softer glow of spring and summer fashions. You find
this reflected in many ways. Sleeves have shaken off their tight style
in favor of the puff. They billow out from the shoulder and flutter
down the arm. Sleeves are light, fluffy and flirty with lace insets.
Ruffled blouses join in this hymn to fragility and femininity. Oscar de
La Ranta pairs a ruffled white blouse with piping with a tiered grey
skirt- very feminine look. The blouse can be alternated with something
less sophisticated to wear everyday.
Florals, prints, polka dots and stripes
The one-piece print dress is this year's statement on Spring.
Arrangements of black and white vie with polka dots, stripes and floral
prints. You can look to prints to establishing the way into summer, as
well. Floral prints, large and small, are particularly popular. Oscar
de la Renta showed off a beautiful poppy print. There are also prints
in roses, daisies and tulips. You can wear a garden of earthly delights
suitable for casual eveningwear as well as for daily activities.
Missoni featured a strapless polka dot dress, Chloe preferred mixed
fabrics. Anna Sui opted for cotton and silk voile creations, Gucci a
green muslin patch print and Ralph Lauren a cotton paisley. As you can
see, this spring and summer, designers offer a variety of material to
choose from with an emphasis on summer cotton and soft chiffon.
The one-piece dress
Behind all these styles is a one-piece dress. Whether in black or black
or white; paisley, geometric or solid, floral print or soft grey, the
one-piece dress is back. It can be triangular, A-line, or trapeze in
shape. It is cotton or chiffon or muslin. It is called a shift dress or
shirt-dress. The focus is still on a dress.
Sportswear
The sporty look is back. It is gaining ground. For fall, the look is
more prominent but for now it is making its presence felt in "little"
ways. Short-shorts and one-piece safari-like short outfits are hot.
While dresses are mainly knee length, shorts are high on the thigh.
Denim is retreating, but sporty-type material is going mainstream.
Simple t-shirts and polo shirts from designer Leon Levin are being
tailored to suit the body well.
So, there you have it. What's hot and what's sophisticated. The
designers have spoken, offering a wide selection for us to choose from.
It is now up to you to decide what works best for you.
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