How To by Jennifer Crone
You need merely to open the glossy pages of a fashion magazine to feel the wonder of fall envelope you–the cool air, the subdued colors, and those gorgeous fall lines. I’ve said it before readers, but there’s no place like New York City in the fall. For Fall 2010 Private Receptions has been on trend watch for months, and we’re thrilled and excited to share with you all that we’ve found. Trends we’re ready to start incorporating into wedding decor and design and that we’re ready to strut down the Manhattan streets on the way to our fabulous office.
Light Greys and Neutral Beiges Last year it was all jewel, jewel, jewel tones! And while they are making an appearance this fall as accent colors, the real heat is in neutrals. Try high waisted beige pants with belled bottoms (goodbye jeggings!) or plaid skirts and blazers in shades of grey. This compliments natural skin tones and blends into the gorgeous natural fall landscape. Designers Chloe and Louis Vuitton are both on the brown band wagon, and greys can be found with every turn of the runway.
Le Red With so many neutral colors hitting the runway there has to be a pop coming from somewhere, and this fall it’s RED. From tomato red to a garnet jewel tone and everything in between, the only pop you need this season is red. Dress your maids in varying shades of red. Pick one hue (say: brick red) and give them each a varying shade, from light brick to dark brick. This adds dimension and gives the opportunity to complement each maid’s skin tone. Too risque for you? Go subtler with red tones on the cheeks or lips.
- Tip: Remember, if you go glam with your lips or cheeks, make sure your eyes are subdued. No one like a clown bride.
clockwise from top left: Chloe, Club Monaco, Fendi, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bluemarine, J.Crew, Frye, Brian Reyes, Bird by Juicy Couture, Juicy Couture, Alexander McQueen
Prints to Make you Saw Rawr Cheetah print, snake skin, faux fur, oh my! Open the page of any fashion mag and it’s like a jungle in there! Every designer from Lanvin to Fendi and Bluemarine are showing bags, jackets, and shoes in natural hued animal prints. Try it yourself, but remember to keep it simple. A little goes a long way with animal prints. Try a leopard print scarf to wrap around the neck instead of a pantsuit. Trust me 😉
Mixed Metallics Mix your metals girls! This season is the time to pile on those chains and charms–to save on the chunky necklaces and bracelets mix and match your own metals. Grab your gold pendant and chain, your silver link trilogy, your cameo and viola! This goes with color too: don’t be afraid to mix and match. Silver buckles on your shoes can go perfectly with the gold charms on your bag and bronze on your belt–just bring it all together with a chunky mixed necklace or bracelet. With all this hot metal going on simmer down your outfit with basic blacks and browns (remember the neutrals?). Think a black turtle neck with high waisted beige pants, a skinny belt, heels and lots of chunky chains and charms. Tres Chic!
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