Oh the colors of spring….I can hardly wait! How about you?
The new spring arrivals are coming every day here at the store, and unpacking them makes me long for spring even more! Soooo, I couldn’t wait to start my February Wednesday Wardrobing Series that focuses on the most important Spring trends:
One of the things I love that happens each year at this time is the color transformation from the dark colors of winter to the bright and cheerful colors of spring. It is so refreshing!!
Here are the key color trends for this coming Spring and Summer and what I am seeing coming through my back door right now!
First of all, we need to go over the Pantone Color Of The Year: Peach Fuzz
This is a fresh approach to femininity that is soft, subtle and tender, all at the same time.
The key pops of color to up your style this season: From left to right, top to bottom on the picture at the top of the page
Horizon Blue: This is a light blue hue that is airy but with enough pigment to still pack a punch of color.
Strong Blue: Imagine the deep sea, and you will have captured this versatile and elegant color.
Bistro Green: This rich and earthy forest green is a comforting color and often used in awnings at your favorite coffee bistros.
Spicy Mustard: This is your pop of warm yellow for the season. Imagine a gourmet mustard display and you will have captured the richness of this color.
Chutney: Warm and deep, this brown isn’t as dark as coffee, but has a rusty elegance.
Sun Orange: This color reminds me of apricots or tangerines. It is zesty, citrussy, and adds an amazing pop of color to your outfit.
Fiesta: Think party in Mexico with rich, red accents, and you will know the bright and brilliant red that is this color.
Charlock: This cool and sunny yellow is a classic spring color and a breath of fresh air that is light and airy.
Burnished Lilac: This version of lavender is combined with grey to make it light and the ultimate pastel pop of color this season
Taragon: An earthy and herbacious green, this color pops your look like the color lime but without the harshness.
The key classic colors to look for this season are:
Brilliant White – a bright, crisp white
Boulevard – a deep asphalt grey
Moth – a light tan
Deep Well – a black, black
Blue Fox – a medium grey, similar to rain filled clouds
If you missed last night’s video, you can still catch it on my YouTube channel in the Spring 2024 Clothing Trends playlist. Don’t miss next week’s video about the key style trends for the season on Wednesday at 6 p.m. MST on Facebook! You can grab more info about this series here.
Whether your Christmas morning has you in jammies, a comfy sweat suit or jeans and a sweater, I think we can all agree that Christmas Eve is for dressing up, and Christmas Day is for being comfortable. In my Kyleen’s Picks Collection this week, I have chosen several items that fall into each of these categories to give you some Christmas Day outfit inspiration.
Benefits of wearing jeans and a sweater: If you have to drive to a relative’s house for Christmas Day, choosing stretchy and comfy jeans are as comfortable as sweat pants but look a little less athleisure. Pairing a sweater (several holiday-ish items above), especially a cardigan, with those jeans allows you to layer and also adjust to different temperatures from outside to inside. You may be visiting a house where the average temperature is either warmer or colder than your preference. Layers help you adjust effortlessly.
Benefits of wearing loungewear: Whether you have to go to someone’s house or you are staying at yours, lounge wear is a bridge between jeans and jammies. It is comfy and warm without being as informal as your pjs. Our Tribal Sportswear lounge wear, pictured above, combines a Henley top with joggers. This combo is perfect for Christmas morning or for just any morning when you are staying over at someone’s house where you don’t feel comfortable wearing your pajamas. Finish your look with some trendy tennis shoes.
Benefits of wearing your pjs: My family always got up and headed straight to the tree to open presents, maybe stopping at the coffee pot on the way. As a result, Christmas mornings were spent in our pajamas. We usually changed into sweat suits after the packages were unwrapped. I love pjs for Christmas, but you want to be sure they are suitable to wear in front of others. I think you will love our two festive Tribal Sportswear pajama sets (pictured above). They are loose fitting, very comfy, and cute as a button with their holiday theme.
No matter which casual look you choose or even if you like to dress up for Christmas, feeling confident in what you are wearing will help you enjoy the day more. For this reason, it is a good idea to lay out your outfit before Christmas day (only 5 more days!) to be sure you have everything you need. Every item pictured above is available on our online store. You can also watch my Wednesday Wardrobing live video tonight to see these options in person. Watch that video here.
From all of us here at Fashion Crossroads and FC Outlet, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Ah S P R I N G…..I can hardly wait. I know we in Wyoming are not alone in this, but can I just say that this winter has been epic? Here in the mountain west, we are used to snow, but this season has given us multiple SNOWMAGEDDON storms. Frankly, we are all worn out! Within less than twenty days, we had two storms that dumped over 12 inches of snow each. The most recent one was followed by a day of -30 degrees! Ugh. Spring can’t come fast enough!
Thus, it is with great pleasure that I present this Spring Trend Report which I prepared for my upcoming trip to the apparel markets in Las Vegas. One thing you should know about my trend reports is that my goal is not to produce an exhaustive summary of all the trends. Instead, my goal is to pick and choose from among the trends and report on the ones I think a woman 45 and over might actually wear.
So, here goes…
Last week, I reported on the important color trends of the season. You can read that blog post to get a detailed description of the colors. For now, however, here is a picture of the most important ones:
Now, let’s dig into the style trends:
Styled Up Denim: One trend report I read called this trend the “not so basic denim” trend (Vogue). Our favorite staple (denim) is getting some face lifts this season with elements like denim ties, gathered waists, and patches of different colored denim. There is a portion of this trend that is nodding towards edgy alternative styles like ripped fabrics and bleached denim, but there are also upscale denim looks like beautiful long denim maxi skirts and denim dresses.
Chic and Tailored: As a store that caters to working women, I always love when tailored is in style. Plan on seeing lots of blazers with blouses. Whether it is a crisp white cotton blouse or a silky Fiery Red blouse, tailored will be a strong trend this season. The look is to pair blazers with blouses and high waisted, wider legged trouser pants. I also saw pictures of shift dresses with jackets. The twist on the season will be to see these looks in bold colors like the Beetroot Purple from above or Love Bird, which is a classic lime and the strongest color of the season.
Frayed and Fringe: If it swishes, it’s trendy this season. Look for fringe detailing on vests, jackets and dresses. We will continue to see jeans with raw edge hemlines or frayed edges.
Sheer, Cut Outs, and Crochet: All of these trends are about exposing skin as part of your style. Look for romance here and don’t be surprised to see embroidered sheer fabrics. Additionally, the new “cropped top” is one with cut outs that reveal a portion of your midriff.
Flounce and Feminine: Look for ruffles to continue this season. This trend is all about creating movement. Again, it is all about the swish on tops, skirts and dresses. And, according to The Boutique Hub, drop-waist skirts are on the rise again. Also look for rushed elements and silky fabrics.
Maxi everything: I have already mentioned the importance of denim maxi skirts, but also look for maxi skirts in other fabrics and maxi dresses as well.
It’s a New Year. How about a New You? With a year full of possibilities ahead, why not shake off that dead weight? I don’t know about you, cleaning out the old and bringing in the new feels like a great way to start the year. That’s why I am doing a Closet Clean-Out Challenge.
Best yet, this year I am incentivizing you not only to START but also to FINISH this process by offering a $250 gift card to one lucky winner! To get entered to win this amazing prize, you will need to join the challenge. You can do that here: https://fashioncrossroadsinc.com/pages/closet-clean-out-challenge-2023. The sign up deadline is this Saturday, January 7, 2023. Next, you will need to watch all four videos, complete the steps and post pictures of your progress. That’s it!
Are you ready? Read on…
There is something about getting organized that is so refreshing. Shedding clutter makes me feel lighter, what about you? One of the most important places to get organized is in your closet. We all know the frustration of searching for an outfit in the morning and pulling out item after item that is worn out, too big, too small or out dated. Ugh.
I have a four-step system that I use every year in my own closet that is very effective in weeding out the items that I don’t wear and identifying items that require a match or another item to make them work more efficiently in my wardrobe. I also find that when I take the time to apply these four simple steps, when I am finished, I can clearly see what I have and what I need. Suddenly, I see new outfit options that I hadn’t noticed before because everything is organized in a way that makes sense.
This blog post is the first in a series of four Closet Clean-Out tutorials that will take you through this process, and hopefully, have you feeling lighter and de-cluttered as well as excited about your closet and shopping opportunities again. I’ll be recording a video of today’s blog post during my weekly Wednesday Night Wardrobing Live Video broadcast within our VIP Facebook Group, Fashion Crossroads Fashionistas. You can watch that video live or watch the replay here.
So let’s dig in.
First, do me and yourself a favor. As you complete the following steps, if you come across an item that you KNOW you will never wear again, pull it out now. Don’t get bogged down yet in trying to decide about those scared cows…you know, the things you just can’t seem to let go of even though you haven’t worn them in 3 years. We will deal with those in our next video.
Now, down to business. The first step is to organize your closet by type. First, separate your tops from your bottoms. Put dresses in a separate section. Now, organize your tops by sleeve length – short, ¾ and long. Next, separate your tops by type. Within the sleeve length grouping, separate the collared blouses from the pull overs. If you have more than one season in the same closet, also separate summer from winter within each of the groups. When you are finished, you should have your sleeveless tops grouped together. Next should come your short sleeve tops and then your long sleeved tops, summer together and winter together.
Now do the same thing with your bottoms. Start with shorts and move to capris, ankle pants and long pants. Then, within each group, separate by fabric. Put your denim together, cottons together, slacks together, etc. Then tackle your skirts, and organize them from shortest to longest.
I bet you feel lighter already! One more step! Now, within each group, organize them by color using the acronym ROYGBIV. This stands for red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Group like colors together. For example, your pink tops will go next to the reds and your turquoise tops will go next to green or blue, depending on what hue the turquoise is. Put your black, white and brown at the end. Group your ivory and cream after white. Next come the tans and browns. Last, put your greys after the blacks.
Now, go have a glass of wine! You did it!
You have a week to enjoy your newly organized closet. Watch for my next blog post and video called Closet Clean Out Challenge Two: Renew and Refresh. In these tutorials, we will take a look at what you have and figure out what you need to get rid of and what you need to keep.
Whether you are dressing up or keeping it casual this season, being comfortable is the name of the game!
Everybody does Thanksgiving a little differently. Some eat early in the day, some eat mid day and some wait for dinner time. No matter how your family does it, chances are, you are going to be in your Thanksgiving day outfit for several hours at the minimum and, in some cases, all day. You want to look nice but also be comfortable. We all know the miserable feeling of having eaten a Thanksgiving meal in clothes that felt just fine before you ate and that you could hardly wait to get out of after you were finished!! It is sheer torture and really hinders your ability to enjoy your family and friends. As a result, carefully considering your outfit choice for Thanksgiving is a must. In this blog post, I will share three tips to making great outfit choice and, hopefully, give you some ideas for choosing the perfect look.
Layer It Up: There are several reasons why wearing layers for Thanksgiving makes a whole lot of sense. First, if you are going to someone else’s house, layers let you adjust your temperature accordingly – too cold, keep your layer on or too hot, take it off. Similarly, a vest or jacket can be very effective in hiding an expanded stomach after the meal is finished and help you feel more comfortable. Whether you choose a vest, a longer sweater cardigan or a jacket, layering adds dimension to your look that naturally dresses it up and has many practical applications as well.
Consider the looks above. In each outfit, (with the exception of the unlayered blouse and pant), the added layer levels up the style. Imagine the sweater without the vest of the tunic without the sweater cardigan, as an example, the outfit would seem less dressy and trendy. It may be that you spend some time outside having a drink expanding the space in the home, having the extra layer is perfect for moving from indoors to outdoors easily.
Wear Holiday Colors: Whether you choose holiday reds and greens or browns and rusts, wearing colors that go with the season is a great way to make your look feel special for this special day. Because rust is such a strong color this season, you should be able to find ample options out there that will match the traditional golds, browns, and orange in Thanksgiving decorations.
Take a look at the outfits I have highlighted at the top for examples. In the top row, starting from the left, the first look combines trendy rust denim pants with a lovely cable knit sweater and copper puffy vest. The second and third look, on the other hand, focuses more on Christmas colors with a lovely Christmas red blouse and a tunic with Christmas greens. On the bottom row, the look to the left combines vintage wash jeans with a white blouse that is layered with a faux suede vest. The next is the classic dressy blouse paired with a black slack, but I have chosen a rust blouse that coordinates perfectly with Thanksgiving colors. The last look combines a trendy plaid blouse with a faux wool jacket and distressed jeans. Each look offers differing levels of dressiness but all are great examples of perfect looks for the holiday.
Wear Comfy Pants: We’ve all seen the memes about getting your “fat pants” ready or setting your scales back 10 lbs. Make no mistake, Thanksgiving is a day for over-eating. More than any other part of your outfit, the pants you choose for the day are of utmost importance. Make sure they are stretchy and comfy and will expand as necessary!
I love leggings for Thanksgiving because I sell several brands that have tummy shapers in them, and if there is ever a day where I want some extra “shaping,” that is the day! Most of our jeans also have tummy panels in them as well to help, and in both bottoms, the fabric will stretch so you are comfortable sitting or standing.
Wearing the wrong outfit to your holiday dinner can ruin the event. When you are uncomfortable, it is hard to enjoy the delicious food or the company. Being in a hurry to leave because you can’t wait to get out of your clothes robs you off precious time with your loved ones. Taking some time to think through your outfit and the requirements of your day is well worth your time an energy. Watch my live Wednesday Wardrobing video tonight at 6 p.m. MST for more outfit ideas and discussion on this topic.
Also, if you see a look you like, you can find all of these items on our online store at www.fashioncrossroadsinc.com.
Have you ever found yourself in a style rut where you can’t seem to think outside of the box? We all have! I think this is especially true when a style that has been popular in the past has a resurgence. If you’ve worn it once before, you tend to style in your mind the way you wore it before.
I love blazers, and, as an 80’s girl, this is not my first go around with them, but what I am loving is the fresh new ways to wear them that change up the look and keep it trendy.
If you are in a blazer rut, these ideas may get you out:
Style your blazer over a graphic tee: this is definitely a throw back style that is fresh and trendy again. Pair your favorite blazer over a graphic tee in a contrasting, but complimentary color or pair it over a graphic tee that compliments the colors in the blazer. For example, if you had a tweed blazer in browns, pair it over a light brown tee with gold foil lettering, or, for a splash, pair it over a mustard tee. Finish your look with jeans and tall leather boots.
Style your blazer over a glitzy top. You can never go wrong with pairing opposites when you are looking for a trendy style. Try taking a sequined top or tank top and pair your blazer over the top. In the example above, take that same tweed blazer and pair it over a cream top with gold sequins. Finish your look with jeans and some brown leather shoe boots.
Style your blazer under a vest and over a sweater. Layering is always a great way to style up a blazer. In this look, you treat your blazer almost as light weight outer wear. In the tweed example, pair the blazer over a light weight taupe sweater and then put a fun metallic copper puffy vest over the top. Wear some cream, brown or tan colored denim and a shoe boot to complete the look.
Of course, you also always have the traditional pairing of a blazer and a button up blouse or basic layering tank or turtle neck. These old school looks never wear out, but I hope I have inspired you to try some new looks to up your style game this fall and winter!!
If you are like me and trying to find some kind of balance between a busy career and a busy family, there are two things that you probably can’t live without – your planner/calendar and a glass of wine and hot bath. With two teenagers, one freshman and one senior, a husband with a busy career of his own, and two brick and motar stores and one online store, life can get pretty hectic. Being task oriented and a natural organizer, always feeling like I wasn’t able to get everything done that needed to get done started to wear me out. But, after three years of owning this business on my own, I have come to the conclusion that is just how I am going to feel. Every day is a choice between what is urgent (deadline driven) and what is important – needs to get done but doens’t have to be today. But, I don’t want my life to be about checking off tasks on a to do list either. There has to be balance. This is where my productivity strategies come into play and why I wanted to spend some time sharing my top 5 with you.
Start with your goals and roles and let that drive your tasks. As an entrepreuner, it my job to set the vision and chart the course of where we are going as a company. As a small business owner, I am CEO, COO, CFO, CMO….you get the picture. I can become so embroiled in “to do” lists that I don’t give myself time to learn, to dream, to envision, and to plan. I am a huge fan of Franklin Covey, and one of the reasons I still carry an old fashioned paper planner is because of the Weekly Compas cards that are the cornerstone of the system. I fill out this card every Sunday when I do my weekly planning, and I do it BEFORE I make any task lists. The top of the card is all about me: what are my physical, emotional, mental and spiritual goals for the week. Then, the rest of the card is divided into roles, and I always put them in this order: Home; Wife/Mother; COO; CEO; CFO; CMO; Writer. The reason I do this is because it keeps me focused on home and family first. My career can consume me if I let it, but I still have bills to pay, a house to keep clean, laundry to wash, etc., and, more importantly, I have family members that need me to be present. Once I have focused on home and family, I move on to the different roles I have at work. As the COO, I ask myself what is the most important thing I can do as the one responsible for directing the ship. As the CEO, I ask myself what is the most important management task I have this week. As the CFO, I write down my financial tasks for the week. As the CMO, I consider what marketing tasks are essential. This way, I am controlling the task rather than letting the tasks control me.
Prioritize your tasks. Have you ever checked your email, and two hours later, you are just getting to your first task on your list. Why is email such a black hole? I truly have a love/hate relationship with email because of this. One of my mentors says, “Email is just someone else’s priorities.” I think that is true, and I have noticed that if I let myself just float from task to task without a plan, I fall into email and many other wasted time black holes. Therefore, before I walk in the door or say hello to my first customer, I write out my tasks for the day, and I make sure there are not more than seven. Then, I prioritize them according to the Franklin Covey system. A is for deadline driven/urgent tasks, B is for the important/non deadline driven tasks. Each A task gets a number like A1, A2, A3 as do the B tasks. By taking the time to consider the order in which I want to accomplish my tasks, I do better at avoiding black holes.
Set your intention for the day. I love The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, and use it most days. I start with daily coaching that I get through an app on my phone called Fabulous. Then I get myself centered spiritually with a bible study. Next I listen to 10 minutes of a professional development book. Right now I am almost finished with Brendan Buchard’s High Performance Habbits. I then write down my thoughts and observations in my journal. Next I do a 10 minute meditatation, usually on mindset. Last, I visualize myself going through my day (and life) enjoying my staff and my customers and my day. I visualize myself tackling my to do list with peace in my heart and not with overwhelm. I also visualize myself accomplishing my life goals. This whole process takes about an hour, but I am more than happy to give myself this time to get centered in the morning before I start my day.
Check off what you accomplish. I know this is a totally type A thing to do, but it really does help me when I know I did not get everything done that needed to be done that day. If I can look at all the things I DID accomplish, it makes me feel better about never really being able to feel totally finished. Sometimes I even write things down that I did that were not on my list too. If I was not able to complete a task, I use a forward arrow which lets me know I need to add it to tomorrow’s task list. This is also very helpful because it then becomes an A task for the next day. Sometimes, my day (or week) blows up with unexpected events, and I have a lot of arrows!!
Put your phone away when you get home. I work hard all day. I am the first one to get there and the last to leave. Both myself and my family deserve for me to be fully present when I am home, and I am never fully present when my phone is around. I set it on the charger, and I don’t pick it up again until the next day. This may mean that I don’t always respond to emails, texts, and customer messages, but I need to give myself this time to avoid burnout.
A few other things that I do that really help is to always plan my week on Sundays, as I have mentioned previously. This allows us as a family to get our ducks in a row, so to speak, and avoid surprises during the week. Everyone knows what is going on and what to expect. If arrangements need to be made, I make them on Sunday so we are all set for the week.
These tips work for me, and I know there are so many productivity strategies available that I haven’t mentioned, so in this week’s Wednesday Wardrobing, I am going to share these as well as chat with my live viewers about what works for them as well. You can watch that video live at 6 p.m. MST today, 10/26/22. Watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/events/497432998949397
Whenever I am ready to write my color report for the season, I always turn to Pantone. As a buyer, despite my concerted effort to not buy according to my own preferences but according to my customer’s wants and needs, my own color bias and regional biases are hard to overcome. As a mountain west girl, we tend to gravitate towards earthy colors and shy away from bold colors. Maybe it is because we like to blend into our landscape rather than stand out against it.
Whenever I am ready to write my color report for the season, I always turn to Pantone. As a buyer, despite my concerted effort to not buy according to my own preferences but according to my customer’s wants and needs, my own color bias and regional biases are hard to overcome. As a mountain west girl, we tend to gravitate towards earthy colors and shy away from bold colors. Maybe it is because we like to blend into our landscape rather than stand out against it.
According to Pantone, this season’s colors “support our need for nurturing and tactility, as well as a calm and restorative space, fulfilling our yearning for comfort. Concurrently, the colors also illustrate our need to break free of restraint and embrace the joy of being alive through super bright hues expressing energy boosting vitality and the celebration of life.” In other words, on the heels of pandemic and our lives being turned upside down, we are simultaneously seeking nurture and freedom. We need to be re-assured that calm is on the horizon while at the same time want to let all that pent up angst out.
While my experience of the pandemic in Wyoming is very different from that of readers from other places in the country and world, I can completely relate to this juxtaposition of desires. So many things have changed since the worst of the Covid pandemic hit the United States and world; we are still dealing with the ramifications in shortages, shipping delays, increased prices, and the like. We are adjusting to a new normal, and this somewhat chaotic experience makes us want colors that sooth our nerves. I see that
reflected the most in the core classic colors for the season. From soft and soothing cream, blush and grey and always stable black to earthy green, these key colors exude calm and predictability. They are easy to pair and soothing to the psyche. Grey works with burgundy, pink, blues, black, white, yellow, lavender, and many greens. Ivory is a great staple to pair with browns, rusts, earthy greens, black, and ocean blues. Blush and green are nurturing colors that feel soft and soothing.
But, not to be outdone, this season’s palate offers some bold colors that are meant to grab attention. Orange, mustard, pink and teal all add a punch of color to any look. Here in Wyoming, we might choose to use these colors in our accessories or mixed with other hues in prints.
My store has a plethora of the earthy rusts, reds and greens so popular this season. Again, these colors offer a boldness that still fits in with our evergreen trees and fall aspen leaves. I also love the mountain lake blues that are predominant and are so pretty paired with grey. It is easy to add a pop of mustard into this color palate as well while still not going overboard with color.
If you’d like to see some examples of these colors and how we interpret them here in Wyoming, you can watch my Wednesday Wardrobing video at 7 p.m. MST or catch the replay anytime in our VIP Facebook Group. You can watch that video here: https://www.facebook.com/events/579048177328422
I always find it fascinating how the color palate for the season is a reflection of what is happening around us and how we are feeling about it emotionally. Keep in mind, that these spring colors were chosen by designers over a year ago when fabric teams and design teams began to imagine this season’s colors and styles.
Join me for a minute and think back to January of 2021. Do you remember what you were feeling? We had just finished 2020, and I remember hoping we were leaving Covid behind us, having just come out of a very difficult fall and winter with Covid infections and deaths. I felt shell shocked and yet hopeful, the way you leave a bad year behind and look forward to better times as the new year comes.
So it is out of this diverse state of needing comfort, familiarity and stability while at the same time needing to find hope and joy again that this season’s color palate and styles were born. This is how Leatrice Eisemen, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, defines the season, “Colors for Spring 2022 bring together our competing desires for comforting familiarity and joyful adventure through a range of soothing and timeless colors, along with joyous hues that celebrate playfulness. As we enter this new landscape, one where fashion rules no longer apply, hues for Spring 2022 allow us to mix and marry as we please, encouraging the exploration of new chromatic realities, opening the door for personalized style and spontaneous color statements.” (https://www.pantone.com/articles/fashion-color-trend-report/new-york-fashion-week-spring-summer-2022)
Spring/Summer 2022 Color Palate, Pantone
As you look at this palate of colors, what feels familiar? Are there colors that you have seen before in previous seasons? What feels comforting or reminds you of a peaceful place? What feels playful? What brings you joy?
We all might answer these questions differently, but as for me, I’ve seen soft blues like Spun Sugar and pinks like Gossamer Pink for several seasons now, even in winter. Bright sunshine yellows life Daffodill as well as deeper mustards have also been consistent over the past several seasons. Denim blue is always foundational, so the Skydiver color feels familiar to me and grounding. Harbor Blue and Glacier Lake remind me of the ocean and a summer sky, so they make me feel comforted. Coca Mocha reminds me of my favorite latte and brings up images of holding a steaming cup of goodness. Dahlia, Innuendo and Poinciana are bright and playful colors, suggesting adventure and joy.
My pairing suggestions are to keep the softer, more pastel colors together as well as the bright colors together. The navy blue is your neutral, and every color in the palate besides the Cocoa Mocha will match well with it. Pair Cocoa Mocha with Gossamer Pink.
Spring/Summer Core Classic Colors for 2022, Pantone
This next grouping of colors are what we consider neutrals and foundational colors for the season. You can see that they are all easy to wear shades in soft flesh tones and greys. And then there is Basil. Does it seem out of place to you? Consider what green connotes – Pantone mentiones health and wellness, but green also symbolizes growth, newness, life, vitality, and change. Is it any wonder, coming out of 2020, that this color was included as a core color for the season? Pair Basil with any of these other neutrals for a delightful pop of color. The Poppy Seed will be a great grounding color for the brighter colors in the previous palate and the Northern Droplet will look beautiful for the softer, more pastel colors.
As you begin to shop for new items to add to your spring and summer wardrobe, you will likely be seeing these colors and versions of these colors in your favorite clothing lines. Pay attention to the emotional feeling they evoke for you. As a repesentation of our greatest hopes and desires, they are also a means to find healing. Look for colors that bring you comfort as well as those that inspire you to seek new adventure and find joy.
Watch my live video teaching series called Wednesday Wardrobing each Wednesday at 6 p.m. MST. I will be beginning my Seasonal Trends series tomorrow night and showing you examples of these colors and also how to pair them. Find out more about this series here and join to get messaged reminders of the videos. These classes are only broadcast in our VIP Facebook Group. You can join and watch live here: Fashion Crossroads Fashionistas.
It’s a New Year. How about a New You? With a year full of possibilities ahead, why not shake off that dead weight? I don’t know about you, cleaning out the old and bringing in the new feels like a great way to start the year. That’s why I am doing a “New Year New You Closet Clean Out Challenge.” Want to know more? Read on…
There is something about getting organized that is so refreshing. Shedding clutter makes me feel lighter, what about you? One of the most important places to get organized is in your closet. We all know the frustration of searching for an outfit in the morning and pulling out item after item that is worn out, too big, too small or out dated. Ugh.
I have a four-step system that I use every year in my own closet that is very effective in weeding out the items that I don’t wear and identifying items that require a match or another item to make them work more efficiently in my wardrobe. I also find that when I take the time to apply these four simple steps, when I am finished, I can clearly see what I have and what I need. Suddenly, I see new outfit options that I hadn’t noticed before because everything is organized in a way that makes sense.
This blog post is the first in a series of four New Year, New You, New Closet tutorials that will take you through this process, and hopefully, have you feeling lighter and de-cluttered as well as excited about your closet and shopping opportunities again. I’ll be recording a video of today’s blog post during my weekly Wednesday Night Wardrobing Live Video broadcast within our VIP Facebook Group, Fashion Crossroads Fashionistas. Here’s a link to join the class: https://fb.me/e/2adC8R5Bm
So let’s dig in.
First, do me and yourself a favor. As you complete the following steps, if you come across an item that you KNOW you will never wear again, pull it out now. Don’t get bogged down yet in trying to decide about those scared cows…you know, the things you just can’t seem to let go of even though you haven’t worn them in 3 years. We will deal with those in our next video.
Now, down to business. The first step is to organize your closet by type. First, separate your tops from your bottoms. Put dresses in a separate section. Now, organize your tops by sleeve length – short, ¾ and long. Next, separate your tops by type. Within the sleeve length grouping, separate the collared blouses from the pull overs. If you have more than one season in the same closet, also separate summer from winter within each of the groups. When you are finished, you should have your sleeveless tops grouped together. Next should come your short sleeve tops and then your long sleeved tops, summer together and winter together.
Now do the same thing with your bottoms. Start with shorts and move to capris, ankle pants and long pants. Then, within each group, separate by fabric. Put your denim together, cottons together, slacks together, etc. Then tackle your skirts, and organize them from shortest to longest.
I bet you feel lighter already! One more step! Now, within each group, organize them by color using the acronym ROYGBIV. This stands for red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Group like colors together. For example, your pink tops will go next to the reds and your turquoise tops will go next to green or blue, depending on what hue the turquoise is. Put your black, white and brown at the end. Group your ivory and cream after white. Next come the tans and browns. Last, put your greys after the blacks.
Now, go have a glass of wine! You did it!
You have a week to enjoy your newly organized closet. Watch for my next blog post and video called Closet Clean Out Challenge Two: Renew and Refresh. In these tutorials, we will take a look at what you have and figure out what you need to get rid of and what you need to keep.
To watch my weekly Wednesday Night Wardrobing live videos where I will explain in more detail each of the steps, join my Fashion Crossroads Fashionistas VIP group page on Facebook and tune in Wednesday night at 6 p.m. MST. I’ll be doing some fun giveaways at the end of the four part series which I will explain in this week’s video.
Are you tired of constantly reapplying your lipstick throughout the day? Say hello to Senegence LipSense – the lip color that’s about to change the game. As someone who does photoshoots each week, I know the struggle of trying to keep lipstick from smudging or transferring onto clothing. That’s why I fell in love with LipSense – it’s the ultimate solution for long-lasting, smudge-proof lip color that stays put no matter what.
Why Senegence LipSense?
LipSense is not your average lipstick – it’s a revolutionary lip color system that delivers unparalleled staying power and vibrant color payoff. Formulated with advanced technology, LipSense sets to a beautiful matte finish that won’t smudge, budge, or transfer, even after hours of wear. Say goodbye to lipstick stains on your coffee cup or smudged lips – with LipSense, your pout will stay flawless from morning to night.
My Love Affair with LipSense:
As someone who’s constantly on the go, LipSense has become an essential part of my beauty routine. Whether I’m running errands, attending meetings, or posing for photoshoots, I can trust that my LipSense color will stay put and look perfect throughout the day. Plus, with over 30 different LipSense colors in stock at Fashion Crossroads, I always have plenty of options to choose from. And the best part? I never have to wait – I can grab my favorite color right off the shelf and go.
Join Us for Senegence Saturday:
If you’re as obsessed with LipSense as I am, you won’t want to miss our Senegence Saturday event on [date]. During our live makeover event, I’ll be trying a new LipSense color perfect for your summer makeup palate. Plus, every Senegence purchase during our Senegence Saturday event will automatically enter you to win a free LipSense and gloss combo – talk about a win-win!
Don’t Miss Out:
Mark your calendars and join us for our live makeover event on [date] on our Facebook and Instagram business pages. Be among the first to discover the magic of Senegence LipSense and find your perfect shade for summer. Trust me – once you try LipSense, you’ll never go back to traditional lipstick again.
Location and Contact Information:
Fashion Crossroads is located at 228 East 2nd Street in downtown Casper. Have questions or want to learn more about Senegence products? Give us a call at 307-237-9221 – our team is here to help you achieve your beauty goals.
Get ready to unleash your perfect pout with Senegence LipSense. See you on [date]!
Excitement is in the air at Fashion Crossroads as we prepare to unveil the latest addition to our beauty arsenal: Senegence LashSense FiberExtend Mascara! As someone who has been a loyal user of Senegence’s Volumetense Mascara for over four years, I can’t wait to try this new product for the first time during our upcoming live makeover event on Saturday, April 20th, on our Facebook and Instagram business pages.
Why Senegence LashSense FiberExtend Mascara?
Senegence has a reputation for delivering exceptional beauty products, and their LashSense FiberExtend Mascara is no exception. Formulated with innovative fiber technology, this mascara lengthens and volumizes lashes, creating a dramatic, eye-catching look that lasts all day long. Whether you’re going for a natural, everyday look or a bold, statement-making style, Senegence LashSense FiberExtend Mascara is your secret weapon for stunning lashes.
My Experience with Senegence Mascara:
As a longtime user of Senegence’s Volumetense Mascara, I can attest to the incredible quality and performance of their products. For over four years, I’ve relied on Senegence mascara to enhance my lashes and elevate my look. It’s truly the best mascara I’ve ever used, and I can’t wait to see how LashSense FiberExtend Mascara takes my lashes to the next level.
Join Us for Senegence Saturday:
If you’re a fan of Senegence makeup or skincare products, you won’t want to miss our Senegence Saturday event on April 20th. Join us for product demos, including the new LashSense FiberExtend Mascara, and a chance to win a Free LipSense and Gloss combo. Plus, we’ll be giving away a makeup brush set valued at $70 to one lucky viewer during our live makeover event!
Don’t Miss Out:
Mark your calendars and join us for our live makeover event on Saturday, April 20th, on our Facebook and Instagram business pages. Be among the first to experience the magic of Senegence LashSense FiberExtend Mascara and discover the secret to stunning lashes. Trust me – you won’t be disappointed!
Location and Contact Information:
Fashion Crossroads is located at 228 East 2nd Street in downtown Casper. Have questions or want to learn more about Senegence products? Give us a call at 307-237-9221 – our team is here to help you achieve your beauty goals.
Get ready to elevate your lash game with Senegence LashSense FiberExtend Mascara. See you on April 20th!
Senegence Saturday is a one day event at Fashion Crossroads
Are you ready to enhance your beauty routine to the next level? Look no further than Senegence, the renowned brand that has been revolutionizing the beauty industry for years. At Fashion Crossroads in downtown Casper, Wyoming, we’ve been proud carriers of Senegence products for nearly a decade, bringing you the expertise you need to choose the perfect beauty essentials for your unique style.
Why Senegence?
Senegence is more than just makeup – it’s a lifestyle. With a focus on high-quality, long-lasting products, Senegence empowers women to feel confident and beautiful every day. One of the key ingredients that sets Senegence apart is their patented SenePlex® Complex, a proprietary anti-aging formulation exclusive to Senegence. All SeneDerm, SeneDerm Solutions, and creamy SenseCosmetics contain SenePlex Complex, a kinetic enzyme that affects the way cells grow from the bottom layers of the skin to the top. From skincare essentials to makeup must-haves, Senegence offers a wide range of products designed to enhance your natural beauty and take your look to new heights.
Features and Benefits:
Long-Lasting Formula: Say goodbye to constant touch-ups! Senegence products are formulated to stay put all day long, ensuring your makeup looks flawless from morning to night.
Skin-Loving Ingredients: With ingredients like vitamin E, shea butter, and the patented SenePlex Complex, Senegence skincare products nourish and hydrate your skin, leaving it looking and feeling its best.
Versatile Shades: Whether you’re going for a natural, everyday look or a bold, statement-making style, Senegence offers a wide range of shades and finishes to suit every skin tone and preference.
Cruelty-Free: Senegence is committed to cruelty-free beauty, so you can feel good about the products you’re using on your skin.
Senegence Saturday: Live Makeover Event
Join us on Saturday, April 20th, at 9 a.m. for our exclusive Senegence Saturday live makeover event! Tune in to our business pages on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to win a free makeup brush kit from Senegence valued at $70. During our live makeover, we’ll demonstrate the skincare and makeup products you need to achieve your dream look.
Can’t make it to our live event? Don’t worry – stop by Fashion Crossroads any time on Senegence Saturday for product demos all day long. Plus, take advantage of our special offer: every Senegence purchase will automatically enter you to win a free LipSense and Gloss combo, which we’ll be giving away at the end of the day. Check out our Event info too!
Location and Contact Information:
Fashion Crossroads is located at 228 East 2nd Street in downtown Casper. Have questions or want to learn more about Senegence products? Give us a call at 307-237-9221 – our team is here to help you look and feel your best.
Don’t miss out on the beauty event of the season – mark your calendar for Senegence Saturday at Fashion Crossroads and discover the beauty of Senegence for yourself!
Are you tired of eyeshadows that fade and crease throughout the day? Look no further than Senegence ShadowSense – the game-changing eyeshadow that’s about to revolutionize your makeup routine. As someone who has tried countless eyeshadows over the years, I can confidently say that ShadowSense is my absolute favorite. Why? Because it doesn’t rub off and stays put all day long, giving me the confidence to rock my look from morning to night.
Why Senegence ShadowSense?
Senegence ShadowSense is not your average eyeshadow – it’s a beauty essential that delivers long-lasting color and staying power like no other. Formulated with innovative technology, ShadowSense glides on smoothly and sets to a velvety matte finish that won’t budge or smudge, even in the hottest weather. Say goodbye to creasing, fading, and touch-ups – ShadowSense has got you covered.
The Power of SenePlex Complex:
What sets ShadowSense apart from other eyeshadows is its unique blend of ingredients, including the patented SenePlex Complex. As someone who values skincare just as much as makeup, I love knowing that ShadowSense is not only beautifying my eyelids but also helping to keep them looking young and vibrant with every application. It’s like skincare and makeup rolled into one – what more could you ask for?
Join Us for Senegence Saturday:
If you’re as excited about ShadowSense as I am, you won’t want to miss our Senegence Saturday event on April 20th. During our live makeover, I’ll be talking about ShadowSense color palettes and demonstrating a palette perfect for your summer makeup look. Plus, we’ll have product demos available all day long, so you can experience the magic of ShadowSense for yourself.
Don’t Miss Out:
Mark your calendars and join us for our live makeover event on Saturday, April 20th, on our Facebook and Instagram business pages. Be among the first to discover the beauty of Senegence ShadowSense and learn how to create your perfect summer makeup look. Trust me – you won’t be disappointed!
Location and Contact Information:
Fashion Crossroads is located at 228 East 2nd Street in downtown Casper. Have questions or want to learn more about Senegence products? Give us a call at 307-237-9221 – our team is here to help you achieve your beauty goals.
Get ready to elevate your eyeshadow game with Senegence ShadowSense. See you on April 20th!
Looking to effortlessly elevate your wardrobe? Say hello to your new closet essential – the Sympli Nu Tru T! This versatile top is more than just a clothing piece; it’s a style statement waiting to happen. Let’s dive into why we’re head over heels for this must-have garment:
What We Love About It:
3/4 Sleeves: Perfect for those transitional seasons, the Nu Tru T offers just the right amount of coverage for your arms.
Longer Length: Say goodbye to wardrobe malfunctions! This top’s longer length provides excellent coverage for your bottom, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident all day long.
Loose Fitting: Designed to flatter every figure, the loose-fitting silhouette of the Nu Tru T drapes beautifully, accentuating your best features effortlessly.
Rounded Hemline: The rounded hemline adds a touch of elegance to the front and back of the top, creating a polished look no matter how you style it.
Why Sympli?
At Fashion Crossroads, Sympli holds a special place in our hearts as our number one selling brand. Crafted in Canada by master seamstresses, Sympli’s travel knit line is renowned for its quality and style. What sets it apart? The patented fabric, which is 3 oz heavier than other travel knits on the market, ensures a beautiful drape that flatters every body type.
Comfort Meets Sophistication:
Crafted from 94% Polyester and 6% Spandex, the Nu Tru T offers the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. The fabric’s just-right amount of stretch ensures you look and feel your best, all day long. Plus, the line is designed to mix and match for endless wardrobe possibilities, making it a versatile addition to your closet.
Fit and Care:
The Nu Tru T fits true to size and is easy to care for. Simply machine wash in cold water and hang to dry for best results. And with its wrinkle-resistant fabric, you can bid farewell to ironing woes!
Shop with Confidence:
Ready to elevate your wardrobe? We’ve got you covered! Fashion Crossroads offers fast and free shipping on orders over $100 from our storefront in downtown Casper, Wyoming. Most items are shipped within 24 hours, and returns are accepted within 30 days for a full refund. With over 50 years in business, you can shop with confidence knowing you’re in good hands.
Shop Now:
Ready to add the Sympli Nu Tru T to your collection? Visit our website here to shop online, or drop by our store in downtown Casper, Wyoming. Have questions? Give us a call at 307-237-9221 – our team is always here to help!
Elevate your wardrobe effortlessly with the Sympli Nu Tru T. Your perfect outfit awaits! 🌟
Ladies and gentlemen, gather around as we unveil a piece of sartorial splendor that will undoubtedly steal your hearts and elevate your wardrobe to new heights! Introducing the Mixed Media Blouse – a masterpiece crafted to perfection, destined to become the crown jewel of your fashion collection.
Picture this: you’re strolling through the quaint streets of downtown Casper, Wyoming, soaking in the charm of the city. Suddenly, your eyes land upon the enchanting window display of Fashion Crossroads, and there it is – the Mixed Media Blouse, beckoning you with its irresistible allure.
Stepping inside the boutique, you’re greeted by the warm smiles of our dedicated stylists, ready to guide you on a journey of fashion discovery. As you make your way to the racks adorned with the latest trends, your heart skips a beat when you lay eyes on the Mixed Media Blouse.
With its delicate chiffon panel, satin ribbon accents, and flutter sleeve detailing, this blouse exudes an air of refined elegance that is simply unmatched. The perfect fusion of sophistication and comfort, it’s a testament to impeccable craftsmanship and timeless style. Pair it with the High Rise Capris, heels and the perfect black crossbody bag and your look is complete!
But wait, there’s more! For those who prefer the convenience of online shopping, fear not – the Mixed Media Blouse and High Rise Capris is just a click away. Simply head to our online store and browse to your heart’s content. With secure checkout and swift delivery, you can have this exquisite ensemble delivered straight to your doorstep, no matter where you are.
Whether you choose to indulge in the tactile experience of shopping in-store or opt for the ease of online browsing, Fashion Crossroads invites you to embrace the magic of the Mixed Media Blouse. It’s not just a garment; it’s a statement piece that reflects your impeccable taste and unwavering style.
So, what are you waiting for? Join us at Fashion Crossroads in downtown Casper, Wyoming, or visit our online store to secure your own piece of sartorial splendor. Trust us, once you slip into the Mixed Media Blouse, you’ll never want to take it off.
One of the most frustrating parts about shopping is understanding fabrics and how to care for them. In our new world of fast fashion, a lot of manufacturers of cheaper clothing automatically recommend to hand wash and hang to dry their garments. This is to prevent them from being held accountable when the fabrics perform poorly in a washing machine. In my experience, the only time you should have to hand wash a garment is if the fabric is cheap or it has embellishments like sequins, grommets, and embroidery. But, to safely NOT follow the manufacturer’s washing instructions, you need to understand fabrics. That is what this blog post will help you to do.
Cotton: This fabric is made from the cotton plant. According to the masterclass listed above, “Cotton is primarily composed of cellulose, an insoluble organic compound crucial to plant structure, and is a soft and fluffy material. The term cotton refers to the part of the cotton plant that grows in the boil, the encasing for the fluffy cotton fibers.” These fibers are then spun into a yarn and woven into fabric. The cotton fibers are uneven. In better cottons, the fibers are combed which removes the shorter fibers and makes the resulting fabric softer. Cotton can be machine washed and dried, but it will shrink so unless your garment tells you the fabric is pre-shrunk (washed and dried before production), you will need to take care to prevent shrinkage. I usually recommend hanging it to dry and then using a machine dryer for a 10 minute permanent press cycle to remove any stiffness in the fabric. Cotton is durable, soft, and breathable. It is always a great choice in clothing.
Georgette: This fabric can be made from silk or from Rayon, Viscose and Polyester. Obviously, the price of the Georgette will reflect which source fabric was used. Georgettes are often crinkled, sheer and have a non shiny finish. Care of georgette will depend on the source fabric. If silk was used, you will need to take greater care in laundering. Synthetic fabrics like Rayon, Viscose and Polyester can often be machine washed, but Rayon will shrink so you need to be aware of that possibility.
Jersey: This fabric is a soft, stretchy knit fabric that is made from cotton, cotton blends and synthetic fabrics. Sympli, as an example, uses Jersey that is made with polyester. The fabric can be light to medium weight. Jersey can pill and snag. For this reason, it is not recommended that you wash it with zippers, velcrow, items with grommets, etc, as these can catch and snag the fabric. Sympli recommends their jersey be washed in cold water in the machine and then hung to dry. Because jersey is wrinkle resistant, it will usually dry wrinkle free.
Linen: This fabric comes from the Flax plant. It is known to be strong and lightweight and breathable. It is often used in clothing for hot and humid places because it allows air to flow through and helps regulate the body temperature as a result. Linen should be washed in lukewarm or cold water and gently dried. It is important to use medium heat when drying your linen.
Modal: This is a, “semi-synthetic fabric made from beech tree pulp that is used primarily for clothing.” It is a form of Rayon but is stronger. You will often find Modal in fabric blends, and it is considered a high end fabric because it is soft and luxurious feeling. It is important to point out that Modal is more expensive than cotton or viscose.
Polyester: This fabric is man made and originates from petrochemicals, including coal and petroleum. It is durable and doesn’t shrink, making it very useful in clothing. It is often blended with other fabrics, as it can be used to strengthen more delicate fabrics. The big downside to polyester is that it is not breathable and can become smelly when it absorbs sweat. Polyester can be blended with other natural and more breathable fabrics to help with this. It also acts to stabilize fabrics that are prone to shrinking when it is used in blends.
Rayon: This fabric, like Viscose, is a semi-synthetic fabric that is made from wood pulp. It also requires chemicals which keep it from being considered a “natural” fiber. According to Who, What, Wear, “one of the most common types of rayon is viscose rayon, which has a lot in common with cotton. It’s breathable, moisture-absorbent, and a popular choice for casual and athletic wear. It also shows up in dresses, blouses, and outerwear. Secondary types of rayon include modal rayon (typically made from beech trees) and lyocell (seen in everything from denim to dress shirts).” This website also notes what we all have experienced in that Rayon is not durable and machine washing can cause it to shrink, loose its shape and bleed https://www.whowhatwear.com/what-is-rayon/slide4. As a result, clothing with Rayon or Rayon blends will often require hand washing and line drying.
Satin: The word “satin” refers to a weave and not a fabric, just like twill. Satin is elastic, soft and silky with a beautiful drape.
Silk: Silk comes from the fiber produced by Silk Worms to make their nests and cocoons. It is known for its strength, sheen, and luxury. It is often used in formal attire.
Spandex: This fabric name is interchangeable with the words “Elastane” and “Lycra.” It is a synthetic fiber that is used to add stretch to clothing. It can also be blended with other fabrics for this same purpose.
Tweed: Tweed is usually made of wool and is woven into a stiff and durable fabric that is characterized by warmth. This fabric is usually used in jackets and slacks, particularly suits. It is typical for this fabric to be made with different colored strands that are woven to create different patterns.
Twill: The word “twill” refers a weave rather than a fabric. It is characterized by a diagonal pattern. They usually have a darker side and a lighter side. It is durable fabric that is not see through. Twill is typically used in denim and in chinos.
Velvet: This fabric is known for its soft and luxurious feeling. It is shiny and soft and is often used for dressy fabrics, especially those for holidays. Velvet can be made from Cotton, linen, wool, mohair, and synthetic fibers, but it was first made with silk.
Viscose: This fabric is part synthetic and part natural. It resembles silk because of the wood pulp that is used in its creation. This wood pulp gives it a very similar look and feel to silk. It is often used in clothing items that might have been made from silk like blouses and dresses, but it is much less expensive.
I hope this has helped to demystify fabrics for you to some degree. Understanding fabrics helps us to know how to care for them properly so they last a long time. It helps us choose fabrics based on the environment we will be in and the level of care we are willing to be subject to. It also helps set our expectations of how fabrics will perform. Additionally, when we comprehend the pros and cons of certain fabrics, we are able to understand the fabric blends that we often find and how those blends might perform in our day to day life as well as in the laundry.
Typically, less expensive clothing will be made of synthetic fabrics, semi-synthetic fabrics or fabric blends whereas more expensive clothing will have more natural fabrics or a greater quantity of the natural fabric in the blend. For example, if you have a Rayon/Cotton blend, the fabric will likely be more durable than a Rayon/Viscose blend.
Personally, I have a cold water dirty clothes basket and warm water dirty clothes basket. My only clothing that goes into the warm water basket is underwear, pajamas, yoga wear, denim jeans, sweatshirts and tee shirts. Everything else gets washed in cold on delicate and hung to dry. If the fabrics dry stiff or wrinkled, I put them in a permanent press cycle just to soften the fabric and release the wrinkles. I always put a 1/4 of vinegar into my washing machine. Not only does it clean the machine and act as a natural softener, it also helps set fabric dye so I get less fading of colors.
If you’d like more information on this topic, you can watch me live on Wednesday, March 6 2024 at 6 p.m. Mountain Standard Time for a live video on this topic. Watch that video here. If you miss the live video, it will be added to my YouTube channel as well.
As the flowers bloom and the temperatures rise, it’s time to refresh your wardrobe with the hottest accessory trends for spring 2024. From statement handbags to eye-catching jewelry, this season’s styles are all about making a bold statement while staying effortlessly chic. Let’s dive into the key trends dominating the world of women’s accessories this spring.
Handbag Trends: Making a Statement
When it comes to handbags this spring, it’s all about making a statement. Bold colors, oversized shapes, and unique textures are taking center stage, adding a touch of personality to any outfit. Here are some of the must-have handbag trends for 2024:
1. Oversized Totes: Say goodbye to tiny clutches and hello to oversized totes. Roomy enough to carry all your essentials, these statement-making bags are both stylish and practical.
2. Geometric Designs: From hexagonal shapes to circular silhouettes, geometric designs are ruling the handbag scene this spring. Look for bags with clean lines and unexpected angles to add a modern edge to your look.
3. Embellished Details: Elevate your handbag game with embellished details like sequins, beads, and embroidery. Whether it’s floral motifs or geometric patterns, these intricate designs add a touch of glamour to any ensemble.
4. Transparent Styles: Transparency is key this season, with see-through handbags making a major comeback. Opt for bags with clear panels or acrylic materials for a contemporary twist on a classic accessory.
Ready to update your handbag collection with the latest trends? Shop in-store at Fashion Crossroads located in downtown Casper, Wyoming at 228 East 2nd Street, or browse our selection online using the following link: Spring 2024 Handbag Trends.
Shoe Trends: Stepping into Style
Step into spring with confidence by rocking the latest shoe trends of 2024. From statement heels to comfy flats, this season’s footwear options are as diverse as they are stylish. Here are the top shoe trends to keep an eye on:
1. Sculptural Heels: Make a statement from head to toe with sculptural heels that defy convention. Whether it’s architectural shapes or bold colors, these avant-garde heels are sure to turn heads wherever you go.
2. Chunky Sneakers: Embrace comfort without sacrificing style with chunky sneakers. Perfect for pairing with everything from dresses to jeans, these retro-inspired kicks add a cool factor to any outfit.
3. Strappy Sandals: Say hello to warmer weather with strappy sandals that exude effortless elegance. Whether flat or heeled, these versatile shoes are a springtime staple that can take you from day to night with ease.
4. Animal Prints: Add a wild touch to your shoe collection with animal print designs. From leopard spots to snakeskin patterns, these fierce prints add a dose of personality to any ensemble.
Jewelry Trends: Shining Bright
No outfit is complete without the perfect accessories, and this spring, it’s all about making a statement with your jewelry choices. Whether you prefer delicate pieces or bold statement makers, there’s something for everyone in this season’s jewelry trends. Here are the top trends to try:
1. Chunky Chains: Channel your inner rockstar with chunky chain necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. These bold pieces add a touch of edge to any look and are perfect for layering.
2. Mismatched Earrings: Embrace asymmetry with mismatched earrings that add an unexpected twist to your ensemble. Mix and match different shapes, sizes, and styles for a playful yet polished vibe.
3. Pearl Accents: Elevate your jewelry game with timeless pearls updated for the modern woman. Whether it’s oversized pearl earrings or layered pearl necklaces, these classic accents add a touch of sophistication to any outfit.
4. Sustainable Materials: Embrace eco-friendly fashion with jewelry made from sustainable materials like recycled metals and ethically sourced gemstones. Not only do these pieces look good, but they also feel good knowing they’re better for the planet.
Looking for amazing sustainable jewelry options? Explore our exclusive collection from Tagua by Soraya Cedeno. Crafted from organic Tagua seeds, each piece is a unique blend of style and sustainability. Shop this eco-conscious line in-store at Fashion Crossroads, located at 228 East 2nd Street in downtown Casper, Wyoming, or browse our online collection using this link: Tagua Jewelry by Soraya Cedeno.
With these key accessory trends for spring 2024, you’ll be ready to step out in style and make a statement wherever you go. Whether you’re rocking oversized handbags, sculptural heels, or statement jewelry, remember to embrace your unique sense of style and have fun experimenting with new looks. Fashion Crossroads is celebrating 50 years in business in May of this year. As a second generation, women owned business, we specialize in professional women and in offering clothing for the office as well as for weekend adventures. We have cultivated our inventory with the best brands that offer something out of the ordinary. When how you look matters, shop Fashion Crossroads.
In the realm of fashion accessories, there exists a realm where art meets utility, where every stroke of a brush tells a story, and where craftsmanship intertwines with creativity. This realm is beautifully epitomized by Anuschka hand-painted handbags, where each piece is not just a bag but a canvas of expression, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans.
Artisans: The Heartbeat of Anuschka
At the core of Anuschka’s ethos are the artisans whose hands bring life to each handbag. Hailing from a tradition of fine craftsmanship, these artisans infuse their passion, expertise, and cultural influences into every stroke of their brushes. Each handbag is a testament to their dedication and artistic prowess, making every piece a unique work of art.
Quality of Leather: Unparalleled Elegance and Durability
One cannot talk about Anuschka handbags without mentioning the exceptional quality of leather used in their creation. Sourced meticulously and treated with care, Anuschka handbags boast not only luxurious elegance but also unparalleled durability. This ensures that each handbag not only serves as a fashion statement but also stands the test of time, becoming a cherished companion for years to come.
Craftsmanship: Where Precision Meets Creativity
Craftsmanship is the backbone of every Anuschka handbag. From the initial design concept to the final finishing touches, each step in the creation process is executed with precision and attention to detail. The intricate hand-painted designs seamlessly merge with expert stitching and construction, resulting in handbags that are not only visually stunning but also impeccably crafted.
Fashion Crossroads: Your Gateway to Anuschka
Located in the heart of downtown Casper, Wyoming, Fashion Crossroads stands as a beacon for fashion enthusiasts seeking the finest in handcrafted accessories. With one of the largest selections of Anuschka hand-painted handbags in the Rocky Mountain states, Fashion Crossroads invites you to explore their exquisite collection.
Whether you prefer to experience the allure of Anuschka handbags in person at 228 East 2nd Street, Casper, Wyoming, or from the comfort of your home through their online store, Fashion Crossroads provides an unparalleled shopping experience. Simply follow this link to discover the captivating world of Anuschka hand-painted leather handbags: Fashion Crossroads – Anuschka Collection
Conclusion
Anuschka hand-painted handbags are more than just accessories; they are a celebration of artistry, craftsmanship, and individuality. With each handbag bearing the mark of its creator’s imagination, owning an Anuschka becomes more than owning a bag—it becomes owning a piece of wearable art. Discover the magic of Anuschka handbags today and add a touch of elegance and creativity to your everyday ensemble.
In the realm of gift-giving, few gestures possess the power to convey thoughtfulness, luxury, and personalization as effectively as fragrances. And when it comes to indulgence, Define Me Crystal Fragrances stand out as the epitome of sophistication and care. Crafted with precision and infused with the allure of crystals, these fragrances are more than just scents—they are experiences, moments captured in a bottle, waiting to be savored.
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It’s a New Year. How about a New You? With a year full of possibilities ahead, why not shake off that dead weight? I don’t know about you, cleaning out the old and bringing in the new feels like a great way to start the year. That’s why I am doing a “New Year New You Closet Clean Out Challenge.” Want to know more? Read on…
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