| New fashion crazes come in every season and | | | | eyes doesn't necessarily mean you are winter. |
| it can be hard to keep up. A constantly | | | | You may be spring if your skin has a more |
| revolving end point that leaves you | | | | golden base. |
| struggling to know where you are! Coming in | | | | |
| this spring and summer are sheer fabrics, | | | | Now you've found your colours it's time to |
| hippie styles and floral patterns. | | | | look into flattering clothing types for your |
| | | | shape. No two people are alike but generally |
| Here's the thing we all know but no one wants | | | | you will fit into either a traditional apple, |
| to admit, trying to fit in with what is | | | | pear, slender, petite and hourglass. |
| fashionable and trendy can be just too much, | | | | |
| for our confidence and our purses. | | | | Apple shapes are top heavy, often with very |
| | | | slender legs. Keep things tailored on top to |
| We are not all built to fashion designer's | | | | create a waist and in darker shades. Show off |
| Amazonian ideal so, no, no matter how hard I | | | | great legs in skirts. In dresses, an empire |
| try, the amazing floral dress by Etro (you | | | | waist dress will show off slimmer arms and |
| know the one I mean, black with a floral | | | | allow you to disguise any areas you don't |
| panel), will never make me look anything | | | | want to show. |
| other than frumpy and short. | | | | |
| | | | Pear shapes have wide hips compared to waist. |
| That's why we need to look away from | | | | Keep colours darker on the bottom half but |
| mindlessly following the 'fashionistas' of | | | | experiment with styles and colours on the |
| the world and start a fashion revolution! | | | | top, especially v necks or sleeveless. |
| | | | Trousers with lower waists or skirts to just |
| Firstly, you need to start by looking at | | | | below the knees look very complimentary. |
| shapes that flatter your figure and colours | | | | Skinny jeans are rarely flattering (I lied |
| that compliment your colouring. Everyone | | | | there, they're never flattering). |
| knows the obvious ones, no reds for people | | | | |
| with ginger hair; larger woman don't suit | | | | Slender are straight up and down. Tailored |
| skinny jeans and so on. | | | | clothes look great as they create shape. |
| | | | Detailing and well placed patterns can create |
| However, there are a few less well known | | | | curves. Be daring, as long as you aren't |
| ones. For example: pale blonde shades go | | | | going for all over loose and drab clothing. |
| badly with beiges and pale dark brunettes | | | | |
| (however much some 'Goths' try) look washed | | | | Petite shapes are broad shouldered with short |
| out in blacks. | | | | legs. |
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| So start out by identifying your complexions | | | | Creating length is the key, to do this avoid |
| colouring. Most people will fit into one of | | | | low cut jeans and over the knee skirts. In |
| the following categories: | | | | dresses go for all over colour with pinched |
| | | | in waists to create curves. Skinny jeans look |
| Winter: pink undertones. | | | | great, especially when teamed with heels. |
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| Winter hair is black or ash black brown | | | | Hourglass figures have large busts and thighs |
| without highlights, while eyes are blue, | | | | coupled with a slender waist. Flared jeans |
| brown, hazel, or green. Winter colours are | | | | and trousers add balance to your figure while |
| vibrant and intense. Not pastel or subdued | | | | v necks, particularly wraps, accentuate |
| tones. | | | | curves. Always wear tailored clothing on the |
| | | | top to emphasize your small waist. Avoid |
| Summer: pink undertones. | | | | thick materials, they swamp curves and add |
| | | | bulk. |
| Summer hair is ash blonde or light ash brown | | | | |
| without highlights, while eyes are blue gray | | | | None of these rules are set in stone what |
| or blue green. Pastels or muted colours look | | | | works for one may not work for another. To |
| best. Very bright or earthy colours will | | | | make sure you are getting it right take a |
| leave you looking washed out. | | | | friend shopping with you or even consider an |
| | | | image consultant for a colour and shape |
| Spring: golden undertones. | | | | consultation. |
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| Spring hair is golden blonde, golden brown, | | | | The key to following fashion is to stick to |
| or red, while eyes are blue, blue gray, blue | | | | your 'key pieces' and incorporate current |
| green, or light turquoise green. Warm or | | | | fashion items into your wardrobe. This keeps |
| bright colours look great but avoid dark or | | | | you looking good without breaking the bank |
| muted colours. | | | | every time something new comes in. |
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| Autumn: golden undertones. | | | | An example would be someone with a pear shape |
| | | | buying a great floral top for the season and |
| Autumn hair is golden brown, red, auburn, or | | | | teaming it with some classic boot cut jeans, |
| chestnut, while eyes are dark brown, hazel, | | | | it will look great without deviating from |
| or green. Earthy and rich colours will suit | | | | what suits them. |
| you but pastels leave you looking drawn. | | | | |
| | | | So join in with the fads knowing that by |
| It's important to note, especially with women | | | | sticking to a few basic rules you can keep up |
| of colour, that having dark hair and dark | | | | and still look amazing. |