2013 is well on its way and when it comes to fashion, trends that we fell in love with in 2012 have proven to influence us well into Spring! Here are a few items or must haves for the upcoming Spring season:

1) Leather Skirts: Now I know what you’re thinking, leather is only for Fall and Winter. I’ve always thought the same thing, however many fashion designers are now adding leather to their Spring and even Summer collections; stating that leather can work across several seasons. For Spring, you will want to opt for lighter weight leather and lighter hues. A leather skirt this Spring is the perfect piece for a night on the town with that special someone or for girls night out! Come on, give it a try…I plan to!

2) Retro: Pencil skirts, micro mini dresses (the shorter the better it seems) and vintage style hats are a welcome this Spring. Show off those legs and that fierce retro attitude…you can do it!

And Finally…

3) Metallic: Fall/Winter 2012 introduced us to all things metallic. Bronze, Gold and Silver fabrics were very popular, but we are not quite ready to say goodbye…at least not before the Spring collections are presented. You will be able to find your favorite handbag, skirt or top in your favorite metallic!

So as we look toward Spring 2013, if you have any of these items in your wardrobe, hang on to them and you will be needing them in months to come!
Enjoy,
WJC

For those who know anything about me, you know that I absolutely love hats! I love to wear hats of all styles. As you may have guessed by the title of this post, the Fedora is my absolute favorite. The Fedora can be worn while out and about with jeans and t-shirt while running errands or it can be worn during Girls Night Out-adding a touch of style to your outfit. No matter if worn casual or for a night on the town, you can be sure that this accessory will get you noticed.

There are just a few things to consider when wearing a Fedora:
1) Be sure that you pick the correct size that complements the shape of your face. You will want to try on a few different sizes to find the one that works best for you.
2) When trying on the Fedora, make sure that you are NOT under fluorescent lights as you want to also make sure that the color of the hat complements the color of your skin. Low light or natural light is best!
3) Find the right position! Tilting the hat slightly to the left or right will add flair and style. As for me, I prefer to tilt my Fedora slightly to the right, that’s the angle that works best for the shape of my face and crown of my head.

The Fedora first came onto the “fashion” scene in the early 1920’s as a men’s accessory, and recently became popular for women.

In order to keep your Fedora looking it’s best, try not to wear it in the rain for long periods of time, as it tends to lose it’s shape.

Now I want to see all you diva’s sporting your Fedora’s! Take a picture of your sporting your favorite to:
windy@allthewaylife.net
I look forward to seeing your pictures!
WJC