Color Trends

Cobalt Blue for Fall into Spring

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Fall 2011 is here; in stores that is. The shops at the mall, in neighborhoods and online are showing the new collections. One of the many trends this fall in fashion is bold and bright color. Cobalt blue, which was important for spring/summer 2011, is also a dominant color fall 2011. To top things off, cobalt blue has already popped up on the Berlin spring/summer 2012 runways; showing the world that the color is here to stay.

Since cobalt blue is springing into fall, and then falling back into spring, it is definitely a color worth investingin for the fall 2011 season. There are many ways to wear cobalt blue. The shade is perfect for a sweater or blouse, paired with a leather skirt or trousers. Cobalt blue can also be the perfect hue for a dress that can be worn to the office, a luncheon, dinner event or fundraiser.

Not into garments that bright? Cobalt can be found on everything from pumps to handbags to jewelry. A bold cobalt blue accessory can add the perfect punch to any outfit and is a great way to spice up the all-black look. Whichever way you decide to rock the cobalt blue trend, it is a great investment for many seasons to come. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Blue Gall Necklace with 18” chain by Aprilloveshenry $90 available at Circle and Square SF

Fall 2011 Fashion Trends: The Rose Blush Shoe

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One of the biggest classic tricks a Fashionista has up her sleeves, in order to make her legs appear longer, is to wear high heels that are close in color to her leg. This elongates the leg and makes one appear taller and more fabulous. This fall, there is a move away from skin-tone beige and a move towards the rose or blush colored shoe. This shoe is being shown in classic high heel pump styles as well as extremely trendy cut out styles, open toe booties and ankle straps.

Hot designers such as Prada, Chanel and Christian Louboutin are showing this hue for fall and it is already creating quite a buzz in the form of flying off store shelves! What is intriguing about rose or blush is that the shade easily blends with autumn colors such as brown, burgundy, plum and forest green; all colors that are hot for fall 2011.

In addition to shoes, the rose or blush shade is popping up on handbags and apparel. As the fashion world moves away from candy pink, or Pantone’s “Honeysuckle,” the rose/blush color is taking the place as the ultimate “feminine shade” for fall. With fall’s sophisticated vintage trend and embellishment trends such as lace, rose/blush is the easiest color to pair with the majority of one’s fall 2011 wardrobe.

Rose/blush is also light enough to carry into winter when colors become softer. Another reason to invest in the famed hue? Rose/blush has been spotted on the Berlin spring 2012 runways; signaling to the fashion world that is may be an important shoe color for 2012. 

 

Rose/Blush trend for fall 2011 by bayareafashionista featuring a convertible handbag

Shades of red for fall 2011

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Move over honeysuckle, there is a new hue in town!

When designers sent their fall collections down the Milan, Paris, New York and London runways earlier this year, the fashion world was seeing red; literally. Red came in many shades and forms on the fall runways. There were red coats, dresses, shoes, handbags and anything that could have a color, did, and it was red. Red was shown in various shades ranging from bright red down to deep burgundy. Red was shown alone as well as color blocked with black; a throwback to the 1980’s.

Red is a color that seems to flow in and out of style every year; making it an easy way to invest in an item that is not only on-trend but classic! Fabulous!

What is our favorite red investment item for fall? The burgundy handbag. We here at Cheap Luxury Handbags Store love the deep, rich tones of burgundy and her warmer sister maroon. The shade can easily be worn with cool color tones and is an understated pop when paired with black. Burgundy is also an autumn classic which allows it to be the perfect investment color for fall. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous. 

Fall handbags by bayareafashionista featuring quilted chain handbags