SWINGING THE SEASON IN STYLE (2) - RED DAY DREAM

We love fantasy. Rather who isn’t guilty of day-dreaming? …Of the perfect outfit, the perfect night-out, the perfect raise… oh and the perfect guy...

How about we set the tone for fantasy with the color red? “Why red?” you ask. Well, red’s intensity has been the age-old bedrock of many a fantasy, symbolizing danger, sexual attraction as well as grabbing attention. Its powers of warmth and stimulation draws the onlooker into the boldness and sophistication of its wear-er.

We’ll show you a few great ways to get the best out of this color in your outfit or get you to include it in your shopping list –

• Wear red with other primary colors- yellow and blue. Do this on low key, you don’t want to end up looking like you stumbled into a paint war.

• Wear a red outfit with shoes of classic patent colors like beige and black.
• Accessorize your monochrome (white and black) and grey outfits with red – never goes out of style)

• Consider teaming (red) with metallics such as gold, silver and bronze.

• Opt for deep shades of red, instead of bright shades. This allows you to mix with colors of like shades e.g. pink, purple, and brown.

• Consider bracelets, rings and earrings over necklaces.
• Diamonds and pearls do a red outfit much justice ;)
• Introduce red pieces with lacy material, leopard print, fringe or denim.

• Grab attention with little doses of bold red accessories, as used with head band, hat, earrings, cocktail ring, clutch/purse, belt etc. There's really no hiding (regardless of subtlety...)

• Use red lip-color/cheek color to get up your make-up.

So Ladies,.... Turn on your alter-ego with these few tricks and create your fantasy with a dash of sassy red... *Wink!

SWINGING THE SEASON IN STYLE (1) – BLAZING THE TRENDS

Hearty Compliments of the Easter Season! And folks, we have officially crossed into that time of the year marked with more rain than sunshine.  The season commonly referred to as “the weather for two”. (Ahem)........ But why multiply when you can stay warm and trendy? Couldn't help noticing the blazer trend all around this season, even when the bright sun spared no mercy…

Presenting the layering culprit (called the) –Blazer…

Without thinking, anyone would guess that blazers and jackets were designed to protect from extreme weather conditions and hazards. However beyond protection, the layered look created by blazers broke through men’s only to official wear and now to chic and fab-tastic looks.

Various textures define this fad – ranging from cotton, leather, wool, Ankara and so on. Designs, cuts and seams in their diversity grant fashionistas options for the kind of seriousness to attach to your outfit. 

For example: 
The tuxedo blazer glams up any outfit – all by itself; 
The boyfriend blazer presents a contemporary coquette style (a sophisticated flex between genders); 
Blazers without lapels creates an all-round womanly look; 
The blazer’s length below the waist draws more attention to the shoulders; 
While blazers with lengths just on the waist accentuate a shapely figure;
The shorter the sleeves are, the more relaxed the blazer.

Stamping a statement with a blazer is that easy – whether paired with a dress, skirt, shorts or pants; with a forward or bashful attitude or worn for night-time or a day out; the blazer fad effortlessly puts a "Y" in classy!