Wednesday, December 16, 2009

TOO CUTE for the Cold?

It’s no secret, winter is the coldest season of the year, but just because it gets cold doesn’t mean fashion stops. In case you haven’t noticed, fashion stops for no one…and as the saying goes, “the show MUST go on” and if the show must go on, why not be the star of it!

Brownstone has the latest secrets to help you look your best this winter season, whether you’re the girl who’s hair is too cute for the cold, who’s skin is too cute for the cold, or fashion taste is too cute to be bundled-up. No worries, we've got your back!

Three things to remember this winter fashion season: Bright Colors, Accessories, and Pea Coats!!!

Bright CoLors: Usually bright colors are associated with summer and spring fashion, but if you’re like me and own lots of kelly greens and royal blues, you have to find a way to add that color to your winter fashion.

Try pairing your bright colors with black, tweed, gray, or winter white and you’ll still look too cute simultaneously bundled up!

Bring out you bright spring scarves and pair it with a black turtleneck and a black pencil skirt…too cute!

Accessories: Winter is the best time to bring out all the accessories. Beanies/ berets, umbrellas, scarves, tights and gloves. But try not to over do it. The younger you are the more accessories you may have, but for all the high school students, stick to 2, no more than 3 accessories.

If you’re worried about your hair, try a beret and gloves.

If you’re worried about your skin, cover it up as much as possible by wearing tights with boots and fashionable gloves.

Pea Coats: A nice winter coat is a must. Pea coats screams “ classy, sophisticated, going places,” and did I mention it will keep you warm!!!

Pea coats can be expensive, so shop places like Macy’s during a one-day sale. Macy’s currently has a Rampage pea coat on sale, originally $89.00, but it can be yours for $49.00.

If $49.00 is to rich for your blood, try shopping at a thrift store. Be sure to get the coat cleaned. To make it your own, replace the buttons!!

Hope these tips helped! Send us questions if you need help getting those outfits together!


--LaSaunda Tate
Guest Blogger

LaSaunda is a director at McCullum Youth Court (MYC) in Oakland, CA. For more fashion advice, e-mail LaSaunda at brownstonemag@gmail.com.

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