Contrast.
Red, Black and white is a frequently sighted color combination for fall 2006 collections. We’ve seen it from haute couture to street wear labels like Diesel. Designers for this current season have placed their bid on these bold colors. It’s easy to wear, chic and modern.
Accessories I love this Fall 2006
One of my favorite things this season is the red lipstick. I love seeing it on other people.
Second, this season is my black nail polish. I am still wearing my “Lincoln Park after dark” by OPI from last season fall 2005. But it still works like a charm. It’s not totally black; it’s got a tad of purple in it, which makes it great.
This fall Chanel has come out with a black nail polish (Which, by the way has been sold out for weeks and you have to be on waiting list for)
The sweater dress; you throw it over leggings and boots and you’re out the door. It’s a no fuss easy to wear outfit. Zara currently has these thick chunky knit sweaters for $ 49 a pop. They also have thinner versions, which come v-neck or turtle neck, these are great so you don’t boil inside your office.
The waist cinch belt is great to update a tired blazer or an empire dress. Urban outfitters, currently has a variety in white and black. For the splurge, head over to Holt Renfrew were you could snatch up their private label version for $ 98.
The patent shoe is great. And comes in an array of colors this season. Once again, I like the red, and black. All of the shoe stores have their own version at various prices.
These colors are going to follow through out the holiday season. Red & White are known Christmas colors, but paired with black spins some modern chic feel into it. This Holiday 2006, throw in some black to punch up some home décor. Deck holiday decorating with the inspiration color palette shown below.
We’ve seen pink, orange and even purple—colors which have tried to break into the holiday seasonal market with little success. This bold contrasting contemporary combo would sure bring more mass appeal to the masses and to “jooksings”. For Christmas I would mix it up with some Japanese hand thrown pottery and host a chic festive soirée. Don’t forget to mix texture with luxury and personal charm.
One of the best-designed window designs in retail is at Holt Renfrew. They are going to reveal their “magic” and their holiday visual merchandising November 7th. Let’s wait and see what they have instilled for us public. I have a feeling it’s going to be magical and filled with glitter and gold.
Stefani
Fashion Editor