The Hot Pink Perspective By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
In this spring/summer season don’t be surprised to see innovation of a winter product. Yes, I speak of leather. Christopher Kane, a Scottish designer, has begun the assimilation of leather into spring silhouettes; changing the curb of trend and creating exciting and unprecedented styling options. The designer used typical slick leathers, and brushed them in their finishing process, in order to lighten and softened the harsh fabrics. In turn, we have accumulated a genius mix of traditional spring items with a modern aesthetic using the fabrication in shift dresses. Stay tuned in your local department stores and see how this trend can transform your spring apparel options.
The Hot Pink Perspective By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
Although it may not seem like spring, the season is upon us, and it's brought some bold fashion pieces in which we ought to spend our pre-summer nights. Featuring bold geometric shapes, and ultra bright color schemes, every fashionista is bound to fit perfectly into the spring/summer motif. Be sure to add to your wardrobe a spring mix of wildly patterned tops and skirts, and insure an exciting spring look for every occasion.
The Hot Pink Perspective By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
Has anyone noticed how many things we collect throughout a life time? In fact, our very existence is like a special collection. It’s one we hold very close to your hearts; a series of experiences good or bad that teach us something about who we are, and the person we'd like to become. It's something we hold so sacred that we pass what we have learned on to our own children. We innately collect everything, from antiques, to friends, to even second husbands. In one way or another, we all are invested in the idea of collecting. As a fashionista, I view wardrobe in the same manner. Every piece in our closet is like a collection of book marks. A tiny reminder in our life story of something magical that gave us a boost of confidence, comforted us when we were distraught, empowered us when we felt powerless and expressed our inner voice when we were silent. To many people clothes are only clothes, and this is true. Clothes have no power on their own. However, it is up to every fashionista to pour a little of our individuality into the canvas that is wardrobe, creating any portrait of ourselves that we wish. It's my personal dream that every person can paint a fabulous portrait of themselves and discover an astonishing self worth.
The Hot Pink Perspective By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
Within the world of fashion we keep a dirty secret that is a great disservice to our consumers. I’m referring to the non-standardization of size. In one brand we may be a size 4 and in another we may be a size 77 and half. It’s a gross negligence to endure, and until manufacturing houses improve technology it’s not likely to change. So what’s a size 4 petite fashionista to do? There are visual tricks that can help give a little length to our vertically challenged sisters and manipulate even the most versed of on lookers. Just follow these simple rules of fit.
Rule # 1: Avoid mixing patterns. The overwhelming mesh of pattern only cancels itself out and smooches your body silhouette into a giant blob. Instead dress in more single colors from head to toe, making a longer and sleeker look.
Rule #2: Never belt a dress or shirt on the lower half of your body. This literally cuts your frame into two pieces and unless you’re working with a magician and being sawed in half, it’s probably not a desired look. A better option is to belt your garments at the top of the rib cage, which synchs the waist and makes for a longer torso.
Rule #3: Avoid wearing long length maxi dresses. It only stacks fabric against you. Alternatively wearing a sleek-cut maxi dress, with little volume and slimming print, will have an elongating effect.
Follow these simple rules even the most super of super models will enjoy your newly acquired stature.
