Top Trends for Spring 2010

Dresses

Dress choices go from ultra-feminine to exotic depending on the print (optical, tribal, bold), layers of ruffles, and fabrics. Dresses are belted at the waist or draped to accentuate a woman’s curves. On the other end of the spectrum is the shirtwaist utilitarian khaki cotton dress or shirtdresses in crisp white.

Skirts
Although mini skirts will be popular with young women, if you are over 40, find a more appropriate length in a modern pencil skirt. These can be found in fun prints, solid black or soft pastels. These are great to pair with a tucked in collared shirt or a ruffled blouse, tucked in with a narrow belt to finish the look.

Jackets
Military styled jackets in khaki or olive green are great with rolled up jeans or even white denim straight leg pants. Boyfriend jackets return for spring and are fresh over super feminine dresses and high wedges. Leather biker jackets add toughness to feminine ruffles and lace. Collarless jackets are very ladylike and great layered with longer blouses underneath. Cropped tailored jackets look great over long tees or tank top dresses.

Shorts
Sexy hotpants are in but who should be in them is the question. Unless you are a go-go dancer, explore other options. There are also the longer, fuller, billowy shorts that look like they belong in a Huckleberry Fin play. This piece is hard to pull off in real life. If shorts aren’t your thing, look into a skirt or cropped pant.

Pants
Pleated tapered cropped trousers can be found in natural colors as well as wild prints. Looser pants are making headway on the runway and into our thoughts as the skinny look starts to fade. But wait! There’s the legging! Leggings are a big trend but wear them properly. They can be worn under skirts or dresses. Do not wear them as if they were pants.

Blouses
Find blouses in your favorite prints and pair with solid basic bottoms. Tops in billowy sheer fabrics are best layered with t-shirts or underpinnings. Ruffles and bows cascade down the bodice of blouses in prints and solid colors.

Done with the wisdom and insight of Brenda Kinsel.

It would be easy to believe that Jill was born with exceptional looks and style, but she is living proof that beauty begins within. Underneath her impeccable exterior is evidence of a profound challenge. Jill was born with a rare birth defect.

This lifelong issue has given Jill deep respect for the power of spirit, attitude and grace. At a very young age, she gained special sensitivity to the impact of appearance and has devoted her life to helping people always be their very best, inside and out.

Jill began her career as a color analyst and makeup consultant more than two decades ago. Today, she is a foremost expert in the field and is a highly sought-after consultant.

As a member of the National Speakers Association, she inspires, motivates, and delights audiences across the nation and the globe.  She has compiled her knowledge of color, style, makeup, accessorizing, wardrobe, organization and more in her book, Simply Beautiful, an easy-to-understand, step-by-step manual to help you look and feel fabulous without spending a fortune.

Jill is also a long standing member with the Association of Image Consultants International.