Kate Middleton Wears The Legendary Alexander McQueen

 My instincts were right!

The anticipation made me wonder all day and all night hoping it would be McQueen :)

Before & After

2011 Fall/Winter Colour Trends

The Season of Beautiful Colours...

“Designers take a painterly approach to fall 2011 by artfully combining bright colors with staple neutrals, reminiscent of how an artist would construct a stunning work of art,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Much like a painter's masterpiece, there is a certain romance to this season's palette.”

Bamboo, a surprising fall hue, brings a warm, exotic flavor to the season. Like a filtered sunset on the waning days of fall, Bamboo is a standout yellow with a subtle green undertone. This dappled shade pairs dramatically with several of the top 10, including Phlox, Teal and Honeysuckle.

Radiant Emberglow, a traditional autumnal tone, emanates the warmth of a glowing fire the perfect panacea to the crisp air of fall. Combine Emberglow with Coffee Liqueúr for a classic look, or with Honeysuckle for something a bit more retro. Add a spark with shoes or a handbag in Emberglow, or perhaps a patterned scarf combining purpled Phlox or Deep Teal.

Offering a sense of continuity from spring, dynamic Honeysuckle adds a bold punctuation point. This playful, reddish pink works with any other color in the palette, especially fall staples like Coffee Liqueúr and Nougat. To add some intensity, pair it with complementary Bamboo. Flirtatious and festive, Honeysuckle produces a healthy glow – great for cosmetics and holiday soirees.

Phlox, a magical, deep purple with a hint of mystery, is an outstanding statement when worn on its own. Add Phlox to this season's neutrals to create a bit of drama, or combine it with Cedar, Deep Teal or Coffee Liqueúr for something extraordinary. To add even more excitement, pair Phlox with Honeysuckle or Bamboo against a Cedar background – a combination inspired by Mother Nature.

Evoking the freshness of a cool mist in a dark forest, Cedar is a versatile, mid-tone neutral green. It is a natural with Deep Teal, and sophisticated and timeless with Phlox or Orchid Hush. Deep Teal, a strong, blue-toned green, suggests ocean depths and the color of the sky as daylight descends into darkness. A great standard when used with Cedar, its color-wheel neighbor, Deep Teal is also a unique counterpoint to Honeysuckle.

Consumers continue to add stability to their wardrobes with neutrals. Rich, decadent Coffee Liqueúr brings a sense of elegance to fall, and is a savory alternative to basic black. A deliciously warm camel tan, Nougat is tastefully embellished by Phlox, Emberglow or Honeysuckle. Orchid Hush, a unique tone of gray with complex orchid undertones, blends well with any other color in the palette. Quarry, a reliable medium gray, remains, as always, a practical, dependable staple.

Words Can be Express By The Mind & Soul...

A beautiful flower does not exist. There's only a moment when a flower looks beautiful.

Can I Say..Opposites Day?

Plenty of celebs were snapped at Coachella last weekend, but the picture that got the most play was the one of Kanye West in women’s Spring 2011 Celine. I’ve noticed a lot of men sporting women’s runway looks. My first thought: Was Dan Gainor notified?

Celine 2011 

Balmain 2011

 

Prada 2011

Dolce & Gabbana 2010

All About Colours: Lavender Lavish

Adriana Lima Model Comp Card

Alessandra Ambrosio Mosaic Model

2011 Spring/Summer Colour Trends

Though we've already taken a glimpse at the Spring/Summer 2011 colour trends that will help to shape your 2011 fashion choices, today we revisit the topic with Pantone's take on the season and its colours.


Honeysuckle



"Flirtatious honeysuckle is a feel-good hue that brings a festive sense of playfulness to the spring 2011colour palette. This vibrant pinkish-red for both apparel and cosmetics makes fashionisers feel alive, and is a perfect post-winter pick-me-up."

Coral Rose



"Spicy, gregarious and persuasive describe coral rose", according to Pantone, furthering that it's "a sophisticated orange that conjures up feelings of faraway lands and locales."

Peapod



Peapod is "a fresh yellow-green that brings an organic element" to Pantone's spring 2011 colours. They describe it as "reminiscent of the green shoots that signify change and new beginnings traditionally found in spring."

Beeswax



Given the close proximity of the colour to the aforementioned coral rose, Pantone equally describe beeswax as a colour that "conjures up feelings of faraway lands and locales." They describe beeswax as being the more sophisticated of the two colours, however. Pantone also suggest that both beeswax and coral rose can be paired regatta blue.

Silver Peony



Described by Pantone as a trans-seasonal colour suited to all of 2011, they fit silver peony amongst their 'nude hues' for the spring 2011 season.

Russet



Despite the fact that it's such a deeper colour than sliver peony, russet is described by Pantone as being both another of the spring 2011 season's trans-seasonal colours and another of the nude hues for your spring wardrobe.

Regatta



A cool, refreshing colour great for the spring season's nautical pieces, Pantone describe regatta as being suitable for pairing with the previously mentioned coral rose and beeswax colours

Lavender



"Romantic, fanciful lavender implies sensuality with its subtle hint of red undertone. Combine it with the season's beeswax or coral rose for a unique counterpoint.