Archive for March 2008
Mar 26 2008
Color Spot
Mint Main - 2 years ago - Kathryn Lovell
“Walk out like you were born into color. Do it now.”
Rumi
| It seems like March came in like a lion and out like a cheetah! (Where did the month go?) With April bearing down on us, it’s time to get our closets ready for spring. But where to begin? Here’s a quick primer on the color palates of the season.
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Metallic  This palate is easy to work into a professional wardrobe. If you’re thinking about picking up a spring suit, look for one with metallic threads woven through it, like gold in camel or gunmetal in navy. Keep it subtle for day, but feel free to live it up on nights and weekends.
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Vivid  A wash of synthetic primaries flooded the runways- think lime, papaya and Caribbean blue. Add them to your work wardrobe via accessories. A bright shoe or scarf against a dark suit will really pop. Or, wear a stack of enamel bracelets to everything from suits to jeans.
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Graphic  From abstract florals to geometrics, black-and-white prints are back, but so are color-and-white prints. Look for lady like silhouettes in skirts and dresses and add small doses of color to keep the style fresh. Try a patterned blouse under your jacket for work or a patterned purse to put a little spring in your outfit.
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Mar 13 2008
Global Safari
Mint Main - 2 years ago - Kathryn Lovell
“Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is worst of all.”
Brian Jackman
| With the vernal equinox a week away, weather or not, it’s time for spring fashion. Global influences blend with safari chic for one of the easiest trends of the season. It’s easy to incorporate into what you already have and is a classic of spring fashion. (Translation: buy well this year and you’re set for next year.) As an added bonus, the muted colors and light weight fabrics work well in October when we get our second summer.
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Safari Jacket  There is something so Lauren Hutton circa 1974 about a safari jacket. It’s rugged and glamorous with plenty of pockets. Keep the color palate grounded with non-muddy earth tones like off white, camel, rust and olive.
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Natural Materials  Natural materials are the cornerstone of this look and an easy way to update your current wardrobe. Pull in a little earthiness with unfinished stones, horn or wood. The addition of metal makes this bangle a little more polished.
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Animal Print  What safari would be complete without a little wild life? You can tote library books, work files, bouquets of baguettes or anything else with this functional dose of style.
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I'm Kathryn Lovell, aka "Kathryn the Stylist". I've designed, sewn, repaired and restored. I've been a buyer, merchandiser, sales associate and retail consultant. I've coordinated fashion shows and costumes for theater productions. I've been a key note speaker, emcee and a corporate presenter. And I've been a stylist for almost a decade. Whew!
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