Jun

26

Three Fashion No-Nos!

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uk0626.jpgNothing screams ‘no!’ more than a woman in a skirt wearing sandals and socks, or a man in Burmuda shorts for that matter. While Prada is cool, it is not the only name in designer gear, and should not be relied on as the catchall for fashion. Below are three fashion mistakes to avoid lest you appear the modern sandals-and-socks person in your area.

Don’t over accessorize. One common mistake in the fashion world and with armature style enthusiasts, is that they go over the top with accessories until they are little more than crystal chandeliers with a person hiding inside. Jessica Simpson made this mistake at the MTV awards when she had hair bling, ear bling, an abundance of makeup and frilly, over-the-top clothing. She should have scaled down the accessories to complement the dress or scaled down the dress to make way for all of the diamonds.

Don’t match colors across space. Meaning, if you are wearing red shoes it is not tacky to also carry a red bag. Matching accessories across your body was popular in the 1970s but in 2009 this is fatal fashion. Likewise, don’t wear all of one color. White suits were popular in the 1940s, but that style has, thankfully, faded.

Don’t mix-match designer accessories. A Dior bag with Police sunglasses, Prada shoes and a Burberry jacket will only serve to make you look confused and uncoordinated. Do not go the other way and wear multiple accessories from any one designer, either. Your best bet is to wear one or at the most two designer objects against a plain canvas wardrobe of simple clothing.

Jun

23

How to Match Accessories

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The most important thing about coordinating your Prada eyewear with other accessories is not to match brand names together, which can appear poorly cliché and over-matching. However, one of the top tips would be to blend brand-name accessories with vintage and no-name clothing that mimics current trends or timeless styles.

A perfect pairing for metal framed Dior sunglasses are simple denim jeans and a plain white T-shirt, which is a look that is timeless and classic. Dior shades, with their creative and intricate designs perfectly compliment the simplicity of the jeans and T-shirt look. This is a popular look among celebrities and athletes.

uk0623.JPGFor flowery summer dresses, Prada can be a bit over the top, as can the elaborate designs of Dior, the best pairing would be Bolle, whose simple clean clines and natural colors are an attractive and elegant accessory that adds character and charm to any look. Like Bolle, Burberry eyewear.

One subtle and creative way to match accessories is to coordinate corresponding textures. While this is a subtle trick, it is an effective one. Prada’s iconic texture is, by now, world famous. Pairing the rough and durable fabric of a Prada bag with the soft, smooth lines of Oliver People’s sunglasses and a jacket of fur or another soft and full texture. This will help to build character in your look while not overreaching.

One additional secret to pairing brand name, designer accessories with classic simple clothing is to make the most of every accessory by buying bold and intricate, creative eyewear, purses, shoes and jewelry to enhance your features using your clothing as a canvas. Prada makes great purses as well as top-of-the-line shoes for women.