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Colour Trends 2015
Here at Kobomo we like to help you look current whilst still offering unique styles to ensure individuality. A recent announcement from world-renowned authority on colour, Pantone, predicts the colour for 2015 as 'Marsala', a rich red-brown, just like the fortified wine that gives it its name. Pantone's colour trend forecasts predict the hues that will be on trend for the coming year across a variety of industries including fashion, makeup and home decor.
Look out for it in gorgeous rich lipsticks, nail polish, fashion and homewares. I love its plush earthiness and the ease at which it coordinates with other hues whether as a strong accent colour or stand alone statement piece. Marsala works well with many colours from taupes, golden yellows, greys, greens including turquoise and teal, and even vibrant blues.
Here are some of our gorgeous Marsala inspired accessories and garments currently in stock. They are available in store now at our Noosaville Boutique or postage can be arranged. Happy shopping, Amanda.
Flattering Hem Lengths
Fashion trends determine our hem lengths as they rise up and down our legs each season but there is one thing that remains true - the perfect length for your body will create the illusion of shapely legs. Conversely, the wrong length can widen & shorten your appearance.
The best tip I can give is to never end a hem at your widest leg point as it will only highlight the area and add extra visual width (eg if you have thick calves, don't wear garments with a hem length ending there. The same applies if you have wide ankles, avoid ending your hems on your ankle). Although the current midi length is popular at the moment, this length is one of the most difficult hem lengths to wear flatteringly. However, this can be somewhat rectified if you add width to the garment's silhouette (eg A-line styles) as the wider the hem the slimmer the legs can appear.
If you do find the perfect skirt or dress in all other ways (style, cut, fabric etc) but the hem isn't right don't be put off. Most hems can be let down to add some length or shortened to your most flattering length quite simply.
Most of our garments are designed with this in mind. Our Greta below-the-knee dress, Anne Shirt dress and Matilda dress all follow this design rule.
Bad Hair Day or Windy Weather - a head scarf can work wonders
Sunday Style Session with @iamstyling.com.auHere are some fun ways to tie head scarves (images courtesy of stylisheve); great for windy days like it was here on the Sunny Coast and those bad hair days we all have occasionally.
We have a selection of bandanas in our Play store plus some light colourful summer scarves in our ladies store.
Feet First - Never Sacrifice Comfort for Fashion
Sunday Styling Session with i A.M. styling...never sacrifice comfort for fashion especially on your feet.
Ever fallen victim to an irresistible looking pair of shoes only to discover after your first wear they're more pain than gain? You bring them out again assuring yourself each time they'll have worn in a bit by now, only to have your poor little tootsies screaming once more "take them off!"?
As we age we need to take into consideration a few little facts about our feet. For instance, did you know that we have less padding on the balls of our feet (it obviously migrates to other parts of our bodies like butts and tums I'm sure!)? Cushioned soles and well placed straps with a little 'give' can make a world of difference. Always try shoes on and do a few laps of the store before making a purchase.
There are many summer styles around and a simple white sandal can look elegant and crisp with most of your summer daytime wardrobe. These little sparkly numbers in the picture are in store add just the right amount of bling to add interest. With a spongy sole that's like walking on a cloud and comfortable elastic ankle strap, they tick all the boxes for both style and comfort.
Pick yours up before they're sold out - just $39.70
