New York Image Style Report

Spring 2012 – What’s Trendy This Season

NYIC Image Consultant — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:51:53 +0000

Though the weather outside is frightful, the thought of spring style is certainly delightful. While we’re still a few months away from warmer weather, it’s always good to be prepared when it comes to looking good. This is why it is the perfect time to get to the trends that will be popping up in boutiques this season. After all, shopping savvy is the key to getting those wardrobe pieces that you want, need, and must have in your life!

With the return of tribal prints to the style palette, it seems that déjà vu is a theme this spring. Fans of the funky print will be happy to know that that it has carried over from last fall via safari-inspired pieces. Designers such as Carolina Herrera and Michael Kors embraced eye-popping color in their mixed prints, while Donna Karan and Herve Leger played with raw textures to highlight the tribal theme. You can easily work the tribal trend into your spring wardrobe by pairing it with solid neutrals such as a simple top or leather accessories such as a braided brown belt.

On the flip side, pastels are back in fine form as this season’s version of the classic neutral standard. Equally posh and it is pretty, this palette showcases the gentle side to spring while highlighting femininity in all women. DVF and Erdem presented polished versions of pastel in their Spring 2012 collections, while 3.1 Philip Lim and Jonathan Saunders offered a flouncy take on these beloved hues. Have fun with these colors and try out the color-blocking effect by pairing a peach top with a pair of mint-colored pedal pushers.

Spring 2012 has also given way to edgier fashion in the form of fabulous footwear. Statement heels, in particular, have made a powerful impression on the catwalk as they created quite the buzz. Barbara Bui‘s heels competed with Balenciaga‘s and Walter Steiger‘s for the title of most sensational skyscrapers, while Aperlai and Manolo Blahnik gave pastels a nod with their head-turning designs. Consider statement heels as your opportunity to add an edgy touch to your spring wardrobe as you pair them with a chic minidress.

With the spring season providing you with ample ways to embrace fabulous fashion, it is a great reason to punch up your style. After all, you want to make sure that you look your very best in the latest trends, as we have shown you plenty of ways to make this happen. Do stay tuned to our next report on this spring’s fashion Dos, as we at New York Image Consultant have got the inside scoop of what is hot and happening this season!

Stars!

nyic intern — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:32:15 +0000

Who has seen the Dolce and Gabbana collection with stars prints? If you haven’t, it will be only a matter of time to see it in the streets…the “stars” are becoming a fever amongst celebs, last week Jessica Alba and Olivia Wilde were spotted wearing the D&G dresses, and this week was Fergie and Lucy Liu’s turn. Which one you like the most?

Spotted!

nyic intern — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:50:31 +0000

It’s not everyday we see Karl Lagerfeld with his sunglasses off! The designer was photographed in Saint Tropez without his inseparable eyewear…so, what do you think ? Better with sunglasses on?

All black

nyic intern — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:21:42 +0000

Black is a color everyone loves to wear. It’s neutral and timeless, perfect if you want to get it right….so here are some tips I found in a fashion blog from Brazil, “Petiscos”, showing how to wear black and be modern at the same time:

Transparence: You can add a transparent piece of clothe to your look, or even wear a transparent long skirt with a short underneath it to get a modern style.

Mixing textures: It’s cool to mix shiny pieces with opaque ones, and also mix different fabrics, everything black though.

Showing legs: Your legs can also appear with a total black look, especially if you have great legs! The must have item is the leather short, perfect to mix with different textures also.

Accessories: They will get all the attention with a basic look! It can be big totems, high rise boots, sunglasses or big earrings!

If you want a more elegant look, stick to the classics! Blazers, jackets, the little black dress and dress pants work really well to get this sophisticated look. If you want to add some spice in it, just mess with the hair and make up!

Louboutin Slippers

nyic intern — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:56:33 +0000

Imagine ballet slippers that already come in high heels…impossible? Well, not for Christian Louboutin. The shoe designer created one that is on tiptoe position, and also has the red sole as part of the charm! Of course it’s not made for a ballerina to actually wear it, since it might not feel comfortable at all. They are a collaboration to benefit the English National Ballet. But what if they were wearable? Do you think would be a good idea to replace the old slippers ?

Wearable Fashion

nyic intern — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:41:56 +0000

Sometimes couture fashion straight off the runway can be a little over the top for your day to day activities. Luckily, this fashion week there have been so many great trends that we can wear straight off the cat walk that it is hard to choose a favorite. Starting off the great trends this summer is the trench dress, a twist of the classic trench coat and sheath dress by DKNY. Another fun grab is a hip A-line shape coat in a bright, cheeky color by Michael Kors. If you want to finish off the summer strong with some of these great trends call Amanda today.

Hollywood Fever

nyic intern — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:19:21 +0000

Prada’s tile print dresses are a hot item for this summer. They’ve become “best friends” with Holywood stars, appearing in both the red carpet and everyday activities. It’s possible to get the dress a more sophisticated look by adding some amazing heels, as Lea Seydoux and Jennifer Aniston did, or just create a cool/ simple look by wearing a pair of flats, as Jennifer Gardner.

What do you think?

Duchess Kate

nyic intern — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:02:27 +0000

As everyone knows, the royals were in United States for a visit. The Duchess Kate, as usual, looked very elegant during the events. She opted for classic styles with neutral colors, and among her favorites were Jenny Packham and Alexander McQueen. I just love how she dresses, so simple but at the same time so stylish!

Photo: Getty Image

Do you want to look amazing and elegant as Kate? Just visit our website or call New York Image Consultant to set up an appointment with Amanda Sanders and get yourself a new wardrobe!

Spring 2011 Bloomingdales Designer Sale!!!

nyic intern — Tue, 03 May 2011 22:14:15 +0000

Next Wednesday and Thursday there will be a huge blowout designer sale taking place at Bloomingdale’s on 59th street and Lexington. Amandawill be taking as many appointments as she can during this mega sale. All high end designer brands will be on sale for the two days on all of their previous fall/winter as well as new spring/summer items. This would be a great chance to stock up on fall/winter merchandise for the upcoming year or to even snag some great spring/summer items to be completely trendy and fashionable for this upcoming season.Visit the New York Image Consultant website for further info as well as how to contact Amanda Sanders to schedule your shopping appointment and make over during the huge breakout sale. www.newyorkimageconsultant.com. This sale would also be a great opportunity and gift to give a mom or a great women in your life as a fantastic and life changing and fun mothers day gift; so think about it and consider it. Don’t forget go log onto our website and book your appointment now while you still have time! We look forward to working with you soon!

Royal Wedding Beauty & Hats Oh MY!!!

nyic intern — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:00:06 +0000

Now I’m sure that just about everyone around the world watched the Royal Wedding live as it was taking place. It was one of the epic moments of 2011. I watched the weddings and was astonished at the amazing beauty that surrounded the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. My personal favorite part about the wedding were the gorgeous and amazing hat designs that every female guest in attendance wore. Each hat added great personality and of course amazing and extreme fashion to the celebration. Most of the hats were worn by fashion hat designer extraordinaire Phillip Treacy.