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Category: Color Combos

How to Be Bold and Creative with Print Mixing

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.

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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This Week, The Spotlight Is on Beauty Treats & Color 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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Style Tip of the Day: Color Palette for Outstanding Southwestern Style

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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2024 Color of the Year: Goodbye to Barbie Pink & Hello to Peach Fuzz

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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3 Beauty and Style Tips Help You to Cool Down & Brighten Up!

This week, we at The Beauty Spotlight Team have three beauty and style tips for you. Brighten your outfits with the most versatile color combinations. Refresh your skin with affordable luxury. And cool down with a fragrance that delivers serious moisturization. Just click on the subjects below to find out more!

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