Trends of the Week

Trends of the Week: May 9th, 2014 to May 16th, 2014

Color of the week: salmon

Outfit of the week: color-blocked dress

Accessory of the week: patent leather handbag

While the name - salmon - isn't that attractive the color compensates. It is a bright color without the same level of statement that a neon would require. It can compliment almost every color and it is flatter on every skin tone.

{skirt: Alexis Women's Marihany ChiffonEmbroidered
Maxi Skirt; sweater: Boohoo Ellie Crop Fisherman
Jumper; shoes: St Laurent's Paris Patent-Leather Pumps}

{Hilary Duff wearing a salmon colored leather jacket
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2199621/Hilary-Duff-leaves-gym-salmon-coloured-jacket.html)

A color-blocked dress is cute, graphic and can be so flattering when wore correctly. The lines can emphasize your assets and draw attention away from the parts of your body that don't need the attention.

(from right from left: Marc by Marc Jacob's Color-Block Cady
Mini Dress, Emilio Cavallini Analiese's Color Block Dress,
Roksanda Illincic Color-Block Basketweave Dress}

{Michelle Obama in a color-block dress
(http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-
style/news/michelle-obama-wows-in-
color-block-dress-on-letterman-2012203)}

Patent leather is so classy. It's polished, put-together and just all around exudes sophistication, even when the bag itself is big and clunky. While a little heavy for a summer day on the beach, on a city evening, it is the perfect assecory. 

{From top to bottom: Nicole Lee Florence's Floral Patent
Satchel, Jimmy Choo's Rebel Sun Patent Leather
with Suede Cross Body, Longchamp's Roseau Large
Patent Leather Box Tote}

{Kate Moss with a large patent leather handbag (http://vanilla-paris.co.uk/blog/celebrities-and-their-love-for-leather/)}