Styling on Neutral Ground
It's that time of year again - warmer weather, flowers blooming, picnics in the park. Time to put away those bulky sweaters, hats and scarves and bring on the NUDE...clothing, that is.
EVERYONE can do this. There is a shade to complement every complexion. Here's how you achieve a soft flattering look: go lighter or deeper than your natural complexion, so there's some contrast. Blush and Rose tinted nudes work best with fair and light skin tones; Peachy or Beigy nudes work beautifully with olive skin; Carmael or Chocolate shades complement dark skin.
Here's a look at some Nude-inspired Spring 2010 Runway collections:
Blumarine Valentino Givenchy
Celebrities go in the buff at red carpet events
Elizabeth Banks in J. Mendel. Vanessa Hudgens. Sandra Bullock in Dior. Salma Hayek in Bottega Venetta. Kate Beckinsale in J. Mendel. Beyonce Knowles in Elie Saaab. Jane Krakowski. Eva Mendes in Christian Dior.
Shoes go nude, too. The best part about wearing nude colored shoes is that they give the appearance on longer legs, and can be worn with most anything.
Here are my favorites:
L.A.M.B. Tegan Heel $375
This amazing pump is made with crackled nude-pink toned leather and putty-toned accents, pieced together with rope trim - all of which hovers on a hidden platform sole.
Office Tutu Ballerina $53
Pink leather ballerina flat. Nude fabric piping and bow tie. Nude canvas lining. Leather
sock and sole.
Nude bags this season are stunning in shades of blush, shell and greige (gray-beige). Details are everything from ruffles, hardware, fringe and basketweave.
My picks:
Be & D Kan-Kan Tote $1,390
This blush-nude bag is made from Italian leather, with a magnetic closure, an interior zipper pocket, cell phone pocket, and keyleash. It's large and roomy enough to hold a laptop, has delicate ruffle panels on both sides, and suede and signature hardware accents. May be worn with a detachable shoulder strap or handheld. Also available in Cream, Black, and Gunmetal.
Christian Louboutin Hobo $1,995
This creamy pink bag has converging pleats and diagonal zippers,
“Nude makeup never goes out of style- it’s polished, sophisticated and always looks modern.”
- Bobbi Brown
Makeup Artist, Bobbi Brown, has created a delicate and whimsical, limited-edition nude makeup line. Nude makeup does not mean monochromatic or barely there - it means the right makeup for your skin, that keeps you looking fresh-faced from day to night.
The Nude Eye Palette ($60) features eye shadow duos in a sophisticated and universally flattering selection of shades and textures. The eye shadow duos come in a customizable 3 Pan Palette, which can be filled with your choice of any Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow or Blush shades.
Bobbi also introduces a new shade to her iconic Shimmer Brick collection- the Nude Shimmer Brick ($40). Featuring five pure pearl pigments in pink, gold, bronze, beige, and caramel, the shades are designed to be blended together to give all skin tones a soft nude, lit from within glow.
In addition, the Nudes Collection includes Caviar Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($21) their best-selling liner now in a rich, deep brown shade, and four new shades of Bobbi’s popular Creamy Lip Color ($22) that compliment the Nude Eye Palette and Nude Shimmer Brick.
O.P.I. Nail Lacquer in Bubble Bath $7.50
My all-time FAVORITE natural nail polish. It goes on a sheer blush pink, and can be used for the classic French Manicure.
M.A.C. Viva Glam VII Spring 2010 $14
The perfect shade of nude pink has been made, and is endorsed by none other than Lady Gaga herself. The "From Our Lips" campaign can be seen in department stores and magazine ads galore, alongside 80's songstress Cyndi Lauper. This limited-edition Viva Glam lipstick supports the M.A.C. AIDS fund.
XOXO
