Fashion Beauty Blog

With the spring months heating up and the summer not too far away, it’s important to stay cool any way you can. And while you may not want to shear your hair, lightening your shade can do wonders to help you stay cool and look cooler.

Many young fashionistas are embracing an arctic look that revolves around light colored hair – from gray to silver to white to the old platinum blonde. You may be thinking of Marilyn Monroe, but this new trend is decidedly  more 21st century. Gray is the new blonde, and while you may be reluctant to look older, think again – silver highlights on blondes are a great way to stand out and make a statement.

This trend, which first appeared on the fashion runways of Paris last month is quickly about to become mainstream. Both evocative and subversive, the absence of color in your hair will make you stand out against all of the same old colors, and previous color treatments that left you feeling tired of your hair after a month or two, whether they fade or because of the odd looks you get, won’t happen with streaks of gray. Bear in mind that this style requires confidence to be worn properly, so if you like it, try it!

You might have heard that this spring a hot trend is camouflage. Camouflage is a relatively classic cyclical trend. Steve Hardy of Squeeze Jeans says,  “Every time the trend comes around I’ve seen it happen the same way: first leopard, zebra and snake prints, then military camouflage.”

Pilot/harem pants are a cool look to match a sleek fitted top or jacket. But it’s not enough to get baggy army pants – this time the trend is decidedly romantic. Lace camo, lingerie camo, sexy and feminine is the way to wear it this spring. Even shiny camouflage is hip. These new styles undermine the traditional notion that to wear camo is to blend in.

If you really want to get noticed, pair it with some shimmery gold, light green military jackets, studs, and leather. Though this style is influenced by urban settings, it is beginning to have a more traditional, preppy place as well. Light jackets are the perfect accessory. And remember when you’re shopping that the right fit goes a long way with a light jacket – you can wear this classic at any time of year.

This spring matching is out. It’s been headed this way for a while, but it is officially uncool to match – anything. Juxtaposition of styles is way hot. For example, wearing a frilly skirt with a studded leather jacket. Or wearing jeans with a navy blazer. If you used to think that you could never wear those two pieces in your closet together, now is  a perfect time to introduce them to each other.

Color is hot too. Bright ranges of rainbow are in, and don’t worry about wearing too many different ones, that’s the point. Tie die can look especially good, as long as you make it look sophisticated. Try to mix it with some nice oxfords or a structured belt to convey class and remake the Birkenstock vibe.

If you’re getting funky with bold patterns, try to keep it in line with your accessories. Don’t go all out and wear everything that you think is fierce. Keep it simple with some classic shoes and jewelry.

And lastly don’t save all your going out clothes for going out. Sparkly tops and gold and silver look even better during the day this spring because it radiates nonchalant style.