Fashion Forecast - Spring into it!

Get the look with the latest fashion reports from our resident fashion guru - Belinda Tartaglia.

Hello Fashion Followers!

Pure As White

As summer approaches white is the new black! White looks great with denim, whether it's a light blue denim or gelato coloured denim. Team your white outfit with denim accessories from handbags and shoes to belts. Leather accessories like earrings, cuffs and belts also compliment this new look.

Sheer Delights

Kaftans in chiffon will return, in patterns and soft beadings for this summer. Asymmetrical pieces in colours like bright fuchsia and natural tones are pretty and feminine for the party season!

Peasant

Incorporates exotic patterns, folkloric peasant tops and skirts and ruffles. The best accessories in this style are charm bracelets, woven or tooled leather belts, crotchet or crafted detail on earrings and bangles or earrings with turquoise stones.

Bohemian Princess

This look is the hippy chic of the 21st century combining paisley prints, smock shirts and anglaise embroidery on shirts and skirts. Try accessories like fringed belts in brown, black or beige suede, crystal earrings, psychedelic prints on bangles, fringed handbags and leather thongs.

Swimwear 02/03

Swimwear takes on a new approach this summer as it is becoming more versatile. Mix and match bikinis in bold vibrant colours and take advantage of patterns, which are very popular. Fantastic for those who like to mix their two-piece bikini with others to create a different look, for each day on the beach!

The one-piece bathing suit has been given a dynamic edge, with cut out panels exposing more skin and making swimwear sexier than ever! These one-piece suits are available in white, aqua and red.

Tankinis (singlet top with bikini bottom) are also quite versatile - check out the reversible styles in funky colours and prints.

Make sure you have the perfect pair of sunglasses to compliment your face shape and hair colour. There are many styles available; the most fashionable are the "rimless" lenses, available in various tints and colours.

Remember while it is fun to look good, it is always important to wear the right sunscreen protection whilst being exposed to UV rays. Make sure you reapply your SPF 15+ sunscreen every 2-4 hours!

Femme Fatale

Fashion gets sexy - Lace up tops in black, micro leather miniskirts and studded stiletto heels are sexy and dangerous! Look out for mesh detail on anything from slinky camisoles to shoes.

Denim - just wear it...!

Where would we be without our beloved denim jeans? As Summer approaches expect to find more faded and frayed denim in micro miniskirts and pants. Also keep an eye out for gelato-coloured denim in yellow, melon, mint & lavender. A fresh touch for the warmer weather.

Look forward to Autumn/Winter 03

Peering inside the crystal ball, on the fashion front for Autumn/Winter 03 is the "Russian Princess" look, which in essence includes colours of pureness, like white and beige with fur trims (fake of course!) to be seen everywhere.

We can also look forward to a more romantic style: Edwardian dresses that are tattered and frayed. It is vintage spirit, with a modern twist.

MORE WINTER 2003 TRENDS

- Combat pants
- Military style jackets & coats
- Paisley prints
- Very mini skirts
- Tailoring
- Crisp white shirts
- Wool
- Long cardigans
- Cropped, cuffed pants
- Leather
- Embroidery
- Pink, brown and khaki
- Denim - frayed, ripped, shredded and bleached
- Evening dresses

Well now it's Ciao from me, stay tuned next month for more fashion tips and hot looks!


- Belinda Tartaglia



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