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Color Inspiration: Grown up ways of mixing plums & pinks at Veronique Branquinho pre-fall 2014

Veronique Branquinho Pre-fall 2014 was a modern line-up featuring grown up ways to wear pink with oxblood (the new classic color) via architectural color blocking... Why not steal the look NOW? And with pink popping up on other runways and the street style set, maybe its time to reconsider the fresh feel of pastels during colder months. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS What make's highlights from Veronique Branquinho's Pre-Fall line stand out (above) is the almost mannish, simplistic use of otherwise pretty hues. >>DISCOVER: Spring 2014 Style Tips & Advice to Try Now That tunic length bomber paired over a striped dress (bottom, right) in coordinating berry tones is both modern and slightly romantic at once. So skip the ultra-femme options and keep your

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Colorful Shoes Belong in Every Fall Wardrobe…

Punch of bright color adds instant zest to basics Get one pair of brilliant and bright shoes this fall. You just may become addicted to color! If you have to buy just one thing this fall, a bright, bold and very colorful shoe should be it! The more vivid the color the better, but we are loving electric blue, lipstick red, royal purple, shocking punk, emerald green, marigold, teal blue, and fuchsia. You can love whatever shade suits you. >> SHOPPING GUIDES: Shoes High heels, cute flats, buttery leather, the suede that we are partial, sexy stilettos or powerful platforms, sandals or booties are all secondary to a very brilliant punch of color that instantly updates any neutral wardrobe. The

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What type of jacket to wear to a formal dinner?

What type of jacket to wear to a formal dinner? How to dress down a cocktail dress Dressing down a cocktail dress... I bought a purple halter cocktail dress, pictured here, to wear to a formal dinner. I'd like to wear a jacket with it, but not sure what style of jacket or shape would work well with my fitted, knee-length satin dress. (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) Your dress has a beautiful fitted hourglass line with an extremely flattering halter neckline. When you want to dress down a fitted dress either to have it look more business-like, conservative, or formal cocktail appropriate, you need to consider a layer that enhances the line of the dress. A shorter jacket with a fitted

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Richard’s Euroflash: Purple Reign, Italian Street Style

What They Are Wearing in Rome and Naples: During my recent jaunt to Italy, I couldn't help but notice that purple is the new black for Italians of all ages this season. The royal fashion color reigns supreme on everything from plaid lilac blouses to purple purses. In Rome and Naples, the moped ragazzi hit the street running in molto breve short skirts with purple leggings or tights showing a lot of thigh. Modified cowboy boots (Italians are known for their fabuluso take on Spaghetti Western boots), softened motorcycle boots, and the neo-classic Hogan â€~orthopedic chic' metallic oxfords are the hot footwear looks of the moment. The more casual Neapolitans are wearing low-slung jeans hugging the hips with wide belts

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Oslo Style: What to Wear in October… and, how to make lilac work

Home Town Style: Oslo, Norway… I began my shopping adventure today at 10 AM trying to catch up on what the greatest fashion stores in Oslo had to offer this week. It's starting to get pretty cold here with temperature dropping to 5-10 degrees Celsius (41-50 degrees Fahrenheit) so we are getting into our winter looks. Lot's of faux fur, casual boots, bohemian tops and waistcoats are found everywhere. And, the trend color that caught my eye this time is LILAC! I love the deep and luxurious shade of lilac that most stores offer this fall. I have actually been dreaming of a pair of lilac velvet skinny-pants, ever since I bought and then threw away a pair 12 years

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