Spring’s not quite here, but the mood in fashion and beauty is drenched in anticipation of the new season. Orange is so essential to the fashion palette at the moment that it nears status as a neutral. It’s combined with all sorts of colors, particularly so in the spring interpretation of the 2011 color blocking [...] Read more »
February Awards Show Color Wrap
Awards season 2011 is drawing to a close and with the year’s biggest shows already past, the red carpet fashion trends are easily apparent. February ceremonies included major events like the BAFTA awards, the Grammys, and the practical grand finale – the Oscars. Smaller events included the Independent Spirit Awards and the Ace Awards. February [...] Read more »
Flawless Spring Colors
My dad used to say, “When you get older and you still have great skin remember to thank your mother.” His admiration of my mom’s beautiful complexion kept me from ever wanting to completely cover mine with heavy foundation or lots of make up. I admit that I’m happily able to live in denial of [...] Read more »
February Birthstone: Amethyst
February is a month wedged into a period of flux in the year. The winter holiday season is well packed away, but the blossoming of spring is still several weeks in the future. It’s a time of the year when seasonal fatigue or restlessness may set in. Accordingly, the month of February can be at [...] Read more »
The Colors of Love
Days and sometimes weeks before February starts each year we start seeing the month’s colors of love popping up everywhere. Shades of pink and red replace otherwise plain packing and store signage as we all gear up for Valentine’s Day. Yet the love festival is more than two dimensional in terms of color. The giving [...] Read more »
