Fall Colors and Accessory Combinations 2012

Looking to update your wardrobe for this holiday season? The color trends for Fall 2012 have come out and ten new pantones are there for you to choose from. 

Photo of color chart: PANTONE.COM

FYI: A pantone is a standardized set of colors defined by a number. Pantones are used for printing and graphic design, and each number and color can be located in a pantone swatch book. 

If you’re worried about the expenses entailed by scrapping your wardrobe and buying new clothes to suite these new pantones, there’s actually no need to do so. A smart and practical way to keep up with this season’s colors is to incorporate them to your existing wardrobe with the use of accessories.

Costume jewelries are a very versatile element in your wardrobe for a number of reasons. Mainly, they are readily available and in terms of the design, there are endless pieces to choose from. Earrings, necklaces, bangles, and brooches are just some of staples of costume jewelry. These in turn branch out, depending on the style and color, giving you an endless amount of options to choose from.

Here are a few examples of pulling together this season’s colors with clothes and accessories. 

Titanium Ditas Dress paired with matching cocktail ring and dangling earrings

Tangerine Tango Juicy Couture Belted Dress paired with embellished necklace

Ultramarine Green SuperTrash Thousandways dress paired with an earring and bangle set

PHOTOS of dresses: POLYVORE.COM

Accessories: PALAMUTI by PJ VALENCIANO

Ring Bling

"Rings are an easy commitment. These finger accessories allow women to experiment and step a little out of their comfort zones, says Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti, known for her mentoring on Lifetime’s “Project Accessory,” and founder of the luxury retail site VIVRE, who has created a clothing and accessories collection for New York & Company to be launched this fall."  That stylish finger has a nice ring to it by  JoAnne Klimovich Harrop

We are avid fans of VIVRE, and from time we time check their site for new trends in fashion particularly, on accessories. Today they've turned their eyes to rings, which gave us an idea on what to share with you. 

Integral in coming up with a new collection, apart from visualizing the viability and saleability of the items, is to create something that even I would wear. Making bangles and chain necklaces are a few of my personal picks, along with cocktail rings. I've collected numerous cocktail rings and I've been making ones for my own use. In experimenting new techniques and pushing the boundaries of embellishment, I've come to create the Awit ng Ibong Adarna Cocktail Ring Collection. What I love about rings is their ability to bring glamor amidst simplicity. Much like a pair of stylish earrings, rings can give the sophistication to wrap up your outfit. You can also choose designs that very much compliment your mood, from feeling as lavish as Anna Karenina, or becoming a funky rock goddess ready to belch a high note.- PJV

Summer Forever: S/S2012 Trends

We are a country blessed with perpetually long summers. Summer inspired outfits will never go out of style. Here are some style tips from Bloomingdale's Fashion Directors, Stephanie Solomon and Brooke Jaffe. 

Spring & Summer Fashion 2012 Trends: Printed Jeans & Tribal Prints

Style Tips: 

Trend # 1: The New Printed Jeans

1) Look for artistic and abstract prints 

2) Color block your bag or shirt 

3) Go nude or light-hued when it comes to shoes

Trend # 2 :  The New Printed Look

1) Pair prints with subtle extras 

2) Keep it current by adding white- not black 

3) Take your wardrobe cues from the bag hues

Trend # 3 : The New Tribal Print

1) Chandelier earrings and gold jewelry take you from beach to black tie 

2) Pair with organic materials- a crochet top or woven sandals 

3) Accent with neon. Underpinning! A bold clutch!

Women's Spring & Summer 2012 Fashion Trends (1920s/1950s Inspired) 

  Style Tips: 

Trend # 1: The New 20s

1) Get deco with drop earrings

2) Think sequins

3) Fit is key! Keep it feminine and flirty

Trend # 2 :  The New 50s

1) Add a neon pop with a cardi

2) Sunglasses are a must! Cat's-eye or classic Ray Bans

3) Make it modern with a leather jacket and white pumps

Spring & Summer Fashion 2012 Trends: Tips for Color Blocking Outfits

Style Tips: 

Trend # 1: Color Blocking

1) Balance brights with neutrals, warm with cool

2) Slash it with a bold bag

3) Add a pop of neon with your shoes

Trend # 2 :  The New Color-blocked Bag

1) Update your basic black bag with a lady-like color-blocked purse

2) Take your wardrobe cues from the bag's hues 

3) Contrasting neutrals are an easy way to try the trend 

Spring & Summer 2012 Fashion Trends: How to Wear Neon Colors 

 

 

Style Tips: 

Trend # 1: Neon

1) Balance brights with neutrals, warm with cool

2) Slash it with a bold bag

3) Add a pop of neon with your shoes

Trend # 2 : The New Neon Scarf

1) Neon + Print = the new everyday essentials

2) Make it adorable! Turn your scarf into a top

3) Take it from the boardroom (around your neck) to the beach (as a cover-up)!