SKIN TONE COLOR MATCHING

SKIN TONE COLOR MATCHING

By: Sophia Griego

October 5th, 2010

Everyone looks good in certain colors; this is because each person has a unique complexion, hair color, and eye color. Wearing the correct color for your complexion will do wonders for you; you will look healthy and sharp. By following these seasons you should always look great in the clothes you wear.

First you must find what skin tone can be categorized as: cool, warm, clear, or muted. Determining your skin tone, eye color, and hair color will help place you in the correct season. There are four categories you can fall under: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Each season will determine which collection of colors will look best on you.

WINTER
Winter skin tone is cool and clear.
People in the winter category will have very dramatic contrast from skin color to hair color. If you are a winter you will have porcelain white, yellowish-olive, or dark skin. Asians and Africans are often in the winter category.

The colors that will best compliment someone in the winter category are sharp and intense. The color swatches just below will look the best on a winter person. People in the winter group will want to avoid any shade of orange and brown, as they will make you look faded and ashy.

SPRING
Spring skin tone is warm and clear.
People in the spring category will have ivory skin, freckles, and rosy cheeks. They usually have blonde, auburn, or strawberry blonde hair.

Soft pale colors look best on people in the spring group. The color swatches just below will look the best on a spring person. Colors to avoid are dull, dark colors such as black and white. They are too harsh and contrasting, and they will wash you out.

SUMMER
Summer skin tone is cool and muted.
People with pale or pinkish skin color, ash blonde hair, and brown eyes fall into this category. They have strong skin complexion that will tan easily. Summers have low contrast between skin, eye, and hair color.

The colors that look best on people in the summer group are pastels, neutrals, and muted colors. The color swatches just below will look the best on a summer person.
Avoid intense colors and earth tones such as, black and orange. These colors are too harsh and will drown you out.

AUTUMN
Autumn skin tone is warm and muted.
They have light golden skin, dark eyes, and red or brown hair. They usually have golden hair with deep blue eyes. They tend to burn easily when exposed to the sun.

Autumn skin tones look great in earth tones that are rich and muted. The color swatches just below will look the best on a autumn person. You should avoid clear, bright colors such as pink and black. These colors will make you look faded.

FALL 2010 TREND COLOR

To customize the fall 2010-trend colors (the color swatches are just below) I have listed the best colors for each season category.


WINTER
The best fall 2010 trend colors that will look best on you will be: Lipstick red and Lagoon.

SPRING
The best fall 2010 trend colors that will look best on you will be: Living coral and Purple orchid.

SUMMER
The best fall 2010 trend colors that will look best on you will be: Endive, Oyster, and Rose dust.

AUTUMN
The best fall 2010 trend colors that will look best on you will be: Golden glow, Chocolate Truffle, and Woodbine.

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FALL 2010 FASHION TRENDS

FALL 2010 FASHION TRENDS

By: Sophia Griego

September 30th, 2010

These are just a few key items and styles to keep in mind when you are getting clothes to update your wardrobe for fall 2010. Trusty Threads has a great selection for fall items, and they have some amazing vintage pieces to die for, so come soon before they are all gone.

60s LADYLIKE

When most people think of the 60s they think of hippie style, but for fall 2010 its going to be the 60s ladylike style. This style is all about accentuated curves, hourglass silhouette and fuller figures. The granny skirt is huge for fall, the granny skirt is usually longer, gathered or pleated. The granny skirt is as it sounds: a young take on grandma dressing.

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LINGERIE AS OUTERWEAR

Underwear is used as an accessory such as the ripped stockings, knee-highs, and suspenders. These trends add a little edginess and quirkiness to any outfit.

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LEATHER

Leather is in for fall, leather pants, mini skirts, shorts, coats , capes and vests. Leather in 2010 can take the form of pretty much any item of clothing. Leather clothing is being taken to whole new leather for this year.

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BUTTON UP SHIRTS

Button up shirts for fall go two different ways, clean preppy shirts or sloppy boyfriend shirts. Whether it's a sheer blouse, a crisp business shirt, or an elegant shirt dress, the only way to wear it in 2010 and 2011 is to button it up.

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MILITARY FASHION

Military fashions have been popular in the past sometimes very dramatically, but for fall 2010 its going to be subtle, yet still apparent. This fall army green and navy blue are major colors. For fall you need a great jacket s season that jacket be a military jacket.

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How Do I Keep My Black Pants Black?

Q. I love the versatility of black plants, but mine fade too quickly. And please don’t say I need to take them to the dry cleaner. I just don’t have the time.
Mary Messinger
Albuquerque, New Mexico

A. Don’t wash them (as much). If you primarily wear your black pants indoors―in an office, for example―you can get away with wearing them four or five times between washings. A purse-size bottle of OxiClean Spray-A-Way Instant Stain Remover ($5 for two at drugstores) will help you spot-treat stains (blot; don’t rub) and avoid excessive washings. To eliminate chalky marks from makeup, deodorant, or powder, try a dry sponge like Miss Oops Rescue Sponge ($10, missoops.com).

When you are ready to do a load of laundry, turn the pants inside out to minimize color loss caused by the friction from rubbing against other clothes, then choose a short, delicate cycle. “The colder the temperature, the better, since warm water tends to break down fibers and fade clothes faster,” says Steve Boorstein, author of The Clothing Doctor’s 99 Secrets to Cleaning and Clothing Care ($5, amazon.com). A specialized detergent for cold-water loads, such as Tide Coldwater ($8 at drugstores), helps neutralize the color-sucking chlorine that can be found in tap water. Then hang or lay the pants flat to dry; don’t throw them in the dryer. And the next time you’re in the market for black trousers, look for a fabric that retains dark dyes, like a washable wool blend or nylon, as opposed to acetate or linen.

From: Real simple

Do I Really Need to Dry-Clean This?

If you’re on the fence, these three considerations will guide you to your answer.

by Nykia Spradley

1. Interpret the label. Most manufacturers are required to list just one way to clean a garment. If the tag says DRY-CLEAN ONLY, obey it. If it says DRY-CLEAN, that means that is the recommended method, not the only method.

2. Consider the fabric. Unless the label suggests otherwise, bring silk, acetate, velvet, wool, and taffeta items to the dry cleaner. Cotton, linen, cashmere, polyester, acrylic, and nylon can usually be washed at home. Just check for colorfastness first: Moisten a cotton swab with mild detergent and dab it on a hidden seam to see if any dye comes off.

3. Test the detailing. Often care instructions are for the fabric only―not the accents, which may be tacked on at another factory. That’s why you see EXCLUSIVE OF DECORATIVE TRIM on some tags. Before you wash anything with beading, sequins, and the like, make sure they are sewn on (you’ll see stitches, not glue) and colorfast (quickly dab a wet cotton swab over each type of accent to see if any dye comes off).

Determined to Wash It at Home? Here’s How

1. Machine-wash the garment if you’re certain that’s OK (always check first before washing). To minimize agitation, turn the item inside out, place it in a mesh bag, and run a short, delicate cycle.

2. In every other case, hand wash. Use cold water to prevent shrinking and bleeding, and a mild detergent (try Ivory Snow 2X Concentrated liquid detergent; $4.50 for 25 ounces).

3. Always―always―skip the dryer. Too much heat harms the accents and the fibers. Instead, gently push out excess water (don’t twist) and lay the garment flat to dry on a white towel to prevent discoloring. Or let a garment air-dry on top of a working dryer. The moderate heat given off by the machine will speed up the process.

How to Protect Your Wardrobe

A few preventive measures will prolong the life of your clothes.

by Valerie Stivers

These simple strategies will head off common clothing problems―and help you curb wardrobe crises.

Dimples

"In museums we use padded hangers," says Deborah Bede, a Bradford, New Hampshire, textile conservator who restored the cotton wings of an airplane the Wright brothers flew at Kitty Hawk. A soft, wide hanger gives a garment more support.

Mildew

Mold spores need certain conditions to grow: warmth, dampness, and a food source. Before storing a garment, wash it to remove any soilage (the food source) and let it dry completely. If your storage area is humid, keep a bundle of kids' sidewalk chalk near the clothes to absorb moisture.

Misshapen Handbags

Stuff them with tissue paper and hang them on a hook.

Stains

The sooner you treat a spot, the better the result. Heat from the dryer can bake stains In, so don't machine-dry a garment until it's 100 percent clean.

Static

Use fabric-softener sheets in the dryer or add 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar to the rinse cycle. The acidic vinegar removes soap residue and softens the fabric, thus cutting down on friction in the dryer and minimizing static.

Tarnished Silver Jewelry

Tarnish builds up when silver comes into contact with sulfur in the air. Wrap jewelry in a soft cloth and then place in an airtight container, such as a sandwich bag or a piece of Tupperware. Contact with skin also slows tarnishing, so the easiest way to maintain your jewelry is to wear it.

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