How to Wear Lace

A trend round-up to inspire you for late-Summer 2010, but also a trend that you'd be amiss not to carry in to Autumn / Fall 2010 / 2011: lace dresses and lace skirts.

Right now you're thinking that this is nothing new. And you're right; it's an extension of the sheer trend that's has, for some time, firmly cemented itself as its own, independent trend. So what follows is, instead, more about how to wear the trend now, and how to set yourself apart from the masses - so that you can bring it forwards and into a new league.

Create Your Style:

How To Wear Lace

Step 1: Black Lace
Vamp up the black lace look with leather trousers. Black v-necks are flattering for big busts, and a backless lace style adds a subtle sexiness.
As lace is limited on the outfit, bring in a lace accessory such as a bag or choker.


Step 2: Ruffled Lace
Ruffle details add a romantic edge and make the bust look bigger. Combine a ruffle top with a pencil skirt for a hot seasonal look. Go for simple accessories and a sexy pair of heels.


Step 3: Metallic Lace
Metallic lace is a sexy, vintage alternative to black, and neutral tones can be more flattering on the skin. The shift dress with a backless detail is sexy and stylish, but make sure you wear seamless underwear. Keep the rest of the outfit simple - bare legs and simple heels.


Step 4: Lace Print
Printed lace looks fine and intricate, and works well on a dress.
If you're pear shaped, avoid lace print on the bottom half, but a dress with a plain black top is flattering if you have a big bust.
Finish the look with heels and a jet or lace choker.


Step 5: Lace Skirts
Black ruffle mini skirts are great for petite frames and if you like showing your legs off. Team with a cream chiffon blouse to soften the look. Accessorise with a great pair of heels to lengthen your legs.

Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Trend

The start of the Spring / Summer 2010 season means it's time to refresh your wardrobe. And what a time it is: the first new season for 2010, and the first since the affects of the global financial crisis have begun the wane. Take this as an opportunity to not only splurge, but to set a course for how you'll dress for not just Spring / Summer, but beyond into 2010.

Hot pants and boy shorts

If ever there was a time to hit the gym, it's this Spring. Hemlines have crept up to shorter than short; in fact reaching the negative. Hot pants, boy shorts, and tap pants are all variations on this shorter-than-short style, which in many cases reveal more than just one's legs.

Lace clothing

No, it's not new. But, like all trends that span multiple seasons, it has evolved. Lace influences for Spring 2010 are more to the classic side with quality antique-style fabrics the key to the trend. Less of the allover, stretch lace and more of the unique takes.

60s ladylike

The silhouettes of the 1950s and 1960s make a strong return, with shapes that accentuate curves and foster femininity. A hip-hugging sheath dress with a below-the-knee hem is the ultimate in hourglass dressing, while the full circle skirt and dress remain at the core of the trend. For Spring 2010 introduce fresh colours, prints and light summery fabrics.

Knee high and over the knee socks

Knee high socks - as well as over-the-knee and thigh high socks - are back as a trend, and the options on how to wear them are many. From the sporty to the sparkly, to layerings of socks over tights; a great pair of socks can add volumes to an outfit.

Stripes for Summer

Stripes may be eternal, but there are ways to bring them into line with the perfect on-trend Summer look this year. Make stripes a dominant feature of your outfit and you're well on the way.

See-through and sheer fabrics trend

In Spring and Summer fashion tends to get a little more revealing; we blame it on the heat, and one's desire to show off. So in 2010 turn to the sheer / see-through trend to keep you cool yet sexy. 2010's sheer pieces are a mixture of the soft and feminine, to the opposite extremes of the hardcore sex-kitten.

4 Outfits That Make Your Thighs Thinner

The right outfit can make upper-leg weight disappear into thin air.

1) Embrace A-Lines

The purple dress blouses over midthigh, visually adding inches. The jumper's A-line hem makes Sophia Bush's legs look narrow in comparison.

 

 

2) Keep Pants Long

Boxy capris and flats give the illusion of short, thick legs. Long, dark jeans with heels elongate Elisha Cuthbert's frame and hide curvy thighs.

 

3) Choose Shorter Tops

The tank hits at the widest part of Fergie's thigh — eek! A shorter tee and looser, straight-leg jeans streamline her figure.

 

4) Sport a Flowy Fabric

The gray dress clings to every curve; the red one downplays Alicia Keys' thighs, creating a slim hourglass silhouette.

 

How To Choose Colours That Flatter Your Skin Tone

Did you know that the colors you choose to wear can have a positive or negative effect on your appearance? Whether your color selection has a positive or negative effect on your appearance depends on whether your complexion has a warm or cold tone.

Selecting the wrong colors can result in:

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  Skin Tone appearing drained and tired
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  Shadowing creating a false impression of under-eye circles 
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  Shadowing causing a false impression of double chins
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  Giving your teeth a slightly yellow hue

Selecting the right colors can result in:

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  Skin tone appearing radiant and glowing
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  Eyes appearing brighter and alert
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  Hair reflecting highlights

What Season Is Your Skin Tone?

To determine what colors will look best on you, you must first analyze your skin tone, natural hair color and eye color.

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   To determine the undertone color of your skin, look at the inside of your arm in natural daylight.
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   Then decide which season most accurately describes your complexion based on the list below.
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   The list below will act as a guideline of colors and shades that will work best for you.

The Four Seasons

There are 4 seasons of skin tones divided into warm and cold tones. Cool tones are Winter and Summer complexions. Warm tones are August and Spring Complexions.

Winter (Cool Tone)

You are a winter tone if the inside of your arm has blue or pink/rosy undertones:

• Skin can be pale and porcelain white, yellowish-olive, or dark.
• Has a lot of depth to their coloring and a lot of contrast between their hair color, eye color and skin tone.
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  Generally brunettes with deeply colored eyes.
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  Many Asians and African Americans and Natural white-blondes.

The Best

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  Sharp, stark and clear hues.
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  Intense, rich colors, like black, navy blue, red, and hot pink
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  Bright white or icy pastels, such as like cool blues, pinks and yellows

The Worst

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  Earthy tones and subdued colors like beige, orange and gold
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  Light-medium browns and some camel

Summer (Cool Tone)

You are a summer tone if the inside of your arm has blue or pink undertones with very pale and pink skin:

• Generally occurs in natural blondes, and pale-skinned brunettes with pale eyes

The Best

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  Soft neutrals and pastels, as well as muted colors with cool undertones.
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  Powder blue, dusty pink, mauve, lavender, plum, and pale yellow

The Worst

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  Intense, vivid hues
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  Earth tones
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  Black and orange

Autumn (Warm Tone)

You are a autumn tone if the inside of your arm has golden undertones like a pale peach, golden beige or golden brown:

• Generally redheads and brunettes with golden brown eyes and golden blonde and black hair coloring.
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  Tend to have dark eyes

The Best

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  Rich golden, spicy, and earthy colors
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  Muted and rich warm colors, such as camel, beige, olive, orange, gold, dark brown, and grey.

The Worst

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  Clear, bright colors
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  Black and white
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  Pastels
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  Blue tones

Spring (Warm Tone)

You are a spring tone if the inside of your arm has subtle golden undertones, and are usually creamy white or peach with extremely light, ivory skin color:

• Generally natural golden blondes, auburn, or strawberry blond redheads
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  Very clear, light blue and green colored eyes
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  Freckles and rosy cheeks
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  Tend to have pale eyes

The Best

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  Pale, soft colors, such as peach, camel, golden yellow, golden brown, aqua, ivory, bright greens, true reds, clear blues and coral.
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  Fabric textures should have a refined finish, crisp linens, gabardines, and polished cottons

The Worst

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  Black and white
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  Dark, dull/muted colors