Northern hemisphere - 2010, southern hemisphere - 2011. Please note colours as close as I have available here.
Endive - think olive jade
Golden glow – think citrine, butterscotch amber
Living coral – think pink coral
Lipstick red – think bamboo coral
Purple orchid – think amethyst
Chocolate truffle – think mookaite
Lagoon – think turquoise
Woodbine – think rhyolite, jasper, jade
Oyster gray – think silver
Rose dust – think Peruvian pink moss opal
Autumn 2010 offers a rich colour palette. Inspired by the world of film animation there are vivid colours and the opportunity of extraordinary colour combinations.
Winter is full of layered clothes and oversized, cocoon-shaped outerwear. Silhouettes range from elegantly tailored to futuristically amorphous.
Jewellery is concise – statement necklaces, particularly those with a geometric feel. Coloured stone necklaces tend to the darker end of the scale or for a lighter look pastels blended with those darker colours. Longer length "glam-boho" necklaces will be popular too. Bangles, cuffs and cocktail rings peek out from beneath long sleeves and earrings are predicted to shorter drop styles.
Fusion Coral – think pink coral and peachy freshwater pearls
Violet – think light amethyst
Tuscany – fossil coral and jaspers
Aurora – think calcite or yellow jasper
Amparo Blue – think sapphire
Pink champage – think natural freshwater pearls
Dried herb – think rhyolite, jasper, jade
Eucalyptus – think pyrite
On a base of safe neutral colours, add a dash of vivid brights for excitement!
The jumpsuit, the trench, the biker jacket and classic shirt dress are just a few of the styles which continue to be de-rigueur this spring. Boyfriend blazers, extra long socks and evening gowns with thigh-high slashes.
Key looks include:
*All white – white on white from head to toe. Be sure to wear some statement jewellery with this!
*Leather – the biker jacket continues to be popular – go butter-soft leather for anyone 20 to 50!
*Lingerie inspired – lacy dresses, see through corsetry channels, sheer fabrics giving a peek of skin beneath.
*Jumpsuits & Jodphurs – Jumpsuits - from sporty with hoods and zips to single-shouldered jumpsuits with sequins to workmanlike denim overalls. Wear them with cropped jackets and statement neckpieces. Jodphurs – sleek jodhpurs and berber style pants.
*Short shorts – hot pants, tap pants, boy shorts.
*Trench coats - slouchier and sexier, to be worn with something draped, short or sparkling underneath.
*Jewellery - bold, statement pieces that command attention in isolation or layered fusions will continue to dazzle. Large, not necessarily traditional gemstone cocktail rings and gem and stone necklaces will be popular.
(all colours shown here are as close as I can get using the colours I have available!)
American Beauty .... think bamboo coral
Purple Heart ... think dark amethyst
Honey Yellow ... think fossil coral and ocean jasper
Iron ... think smoky quartz
Burnt Sienna ... think fossil coral or sponge coral
Nomad ... a neutral with a green tint
Rapture Rose ... think rhodonite
Warm Olive ... think olive jade
Majolica Blue ... think dark sodalite
Creme Brulee ... a neutral base for other colours
Key looks have been defined into four areas:
Realistic - subtle neutrals combined with glossy metallics. Silk and jersey and softer, graphic patterns. Art deco influences.
Sensitive - warm and dusty tones in voluminous and cosy fabrics. Rich velvets in soft pastel colours and lace.
Magical - forest colours of browns and greens, plaids and checks and animal motifs
Expressive - folk, neohippie and arty prints in eclectic contrasting colours and fabrics.
Accessories - statement necklaces to make an impact. Long line and colourful gloves, luxurious snoods, leopard and zebra prints, over the knee (even thigh!) boots, capes and cloaks.
Spring / Summer 2009
Fushia Red
Palace Blue ... think sapphire
Salmon Rose... think coral
Lucite Green ... think fluorite
Super Lemon ... think citrine
Dark Citron ... think peridot
Lavender ... think pale amethyst
Vibrant Green ... think fluorite again!
Slate Gray ... think labradorite
Rose Dust ... think rose quartz
Key looks from the fashion catwalks:
* See-through / sheer fabrics
* Fringed clothing
* One shouldered tops, dresses, assymetric shoulder lines
* Fairy-tale romance / princess dresses for speical events and bridal
* Torn and/or frayed denim
* Men's jeans on girls
* Statement jewellery - some common themes are geometric shapes, exotic/ethnic inspirations, rich colours, prominent stones and gems. Bracelets - all types from simple chains to chunky bangles and ornate cuffs.
Autumn/Winter 2009
Blue Iris ... think sapphire
Royal Lilac ... think amethyst
Shady Glade ... think green aventurine
Caribbean Sea ... think apatite
Aurora Red ... think bamboo coral
Shiktake .... think smoky quartz
Withered Rose ... think paler versions of rhodonite
Twilight Blue - think lapis lazuli, sodalite or dumorterite
Burnt Orange ... think sponge coral or fossil coral
Ochre ... think citrine, mookaite, warm jaspers and amber
* Colours - warm tones of camel, leather, rust, walnut and pumpkin. Silky pastels with claret, grey, navy. Natural shades of olive, khaki, sulphur and icy blue. Intense jewel colours of red, violet, pink and green.
* Fabrics - chiffon, cotton, satin, tartans, checks, sequins, tweeds, fine knits, ethnic prints
* Silhouttes - curvy and couture-inspired and/or structured and sharp lines.
* Makeup - natural with slightly smoky eyes and glossy lips.
Spring/Summer 2008
*Shirt-dresses ; thin belts; head scarves; pencil skirts; high-waisted skirts and pants; nautical themes; vibrant colours - yellow, orange, green, red, fuchsia, violet and blue - all over or as an accent.
*Flowing fabric - silk, jersey, chiffon, microfibre; sheer fabrics in sorbet hues and washed-out tones; maxi dresses and some 70s retro.
*One-shouldered dresses, detailed pleating and creative twists and folds in goddess-inspired gowns.
*Sequin covered dresses, glossy silver, gold, bronze and copper fabrics (be careful with this one!).
*African inspired safari styles, zebra and leopard prints, kahki and chunky jewellery; Bollywood glam; neutrals with ethnic influences.
*Florals and prints in every size; white sun-dresses; delicate shoes.
