A long time ago, I ordered a red pantsuit but the jacket didn’t fit. I wondered whether to keep just the pants and my sister said, “Who needs red pants?” But I didn’t send them back, and I’m glad I kept them. They add a pop of color to your wardrobe and are good for festive occasions. If we don’t need them, we still delight in them. Age doesn’t matter. But in order to make red pants really useful, you need to stretch your imagination and pair them with pieces that you wouldn’t normally think of. So in the spirit of helping you to make them as versatile as possible, I have found over 20 ways to wear red pants that will make you stand out!
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Color Combos, Color Series, Holiday, Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Color, Outfit Ideas, Style
The new world of mixing prints with abandon is colorful and artistic. Artist and painter Pattie Gerrie is an example of someone who shows her true self with joy. Let’s try some creative print mixing and have some fun! Age doesn’t matter.
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Pattie Gerrie
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Pattie on right
In this post:
- I start out with the general print-mixing techniques that always work.
- Then I give examples of prints that work as neutrals, with some outfit ideas for them.
- Then I present some bold and creative ideas to try.
- And finally, I’ll finish up with outfit combinations to inspire you.
I haven’t tried too much of this myself, so I’m excited to do more of it. Let’s start experimenting!
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Color Combos, Color Series, Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Tips and Tricks, Ways to Wear It
Leopard print, Print mixing, Style
Welcome to the weekly blog roundup of The Beauty Spotlight Team! This edition has lots of beauty treats and color style tips from me as well. Choose your favorite topics: from a dreamy perfume oil to an excellent sunscreen, from why skincare serum is a must over 40 to why companies give away free beauty samples and the best ways to wear turquoise for the brightest outfits.
With all this good information to help you look your best, age doesn’t matter. So take a few minutes for yourself to relax and enjoy exploring what we have to share with you!
Beauty Treats & Color Style
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Beauty, Beauty Spotlight Team, Color Combos, Color Series
Free Samples, Perfume, Skin Care, Sunscreens, Turquoise, Weekly Blog Roundup
Today’s style tip features the neutral color palette that creates the most outstanding Southwestern style. I chose this subject because I want to get more wear from the handmade jacket that I got when I went to Guatemala years ago. I hope this also helps you to figure out new outfits from any Southwestern-style pieces. These could range from sweaters, kimonos, button-down shirts, t-shirts, skirts, pants or leggings, vests, scarves, bags and even jewelry.
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Color Combos, Color Series, Style Tips
Color, Color Combinations, Color Palette, Color Tips, Fashion, Southwestern, Style, Transitional Weather
It’s 2024 and time to say goodbye to Barbie pink and hello to peach fuzz! This color has more warmth than pink, so it is more inviting. It’s also easier to style in monochromatic looks. The Pantone Institute of Color marks their 25th anniversary of this annual program with their announcement of the 2024 Color of the Year.
This post describes:
- Peach Fuzz and its alternatives,
- the reasons behind choosing this particular color at this time,
- its meaning globally and personally,
- the warm qualities of this color choice and
- how to use it in apparel and accessories through textures and color combinations.
So let’s take a closer look at Peach Fuzz: its depth of meaning, feelings it evokes and ways to wear it!
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Color Combos, Color Series, Ways to Wear It
Color, Color Combinations, Color of the Year, pantone, Style
