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Forefront Bye, bye, black and grey; hello, color!
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his edition of Forefront is devoted to women’s fashion because, as sophisticated trendsetters know, there’s no better time than fall to dive into fun and fabulous clothing trends. It’s always been my favorite time of year – getting back into the groove of school, the cultural calendar or whatever else is on tap is exciting. Especially when accompanied by crisper weather. That’s when we’re glad to stow those summer togs and get into some really great cozy clothes. And what a season we have coming up! From top to bottom (makeup to shoes) and from inside out (undergarments to jackets), the word is COLOR!!! A good place to add color is through your jeans. Everyone – but everyone – I spoke with named colorful, and even coated denim as red-hot for fall. So if you do nothing else, snag yourself a pair of these in aubergine, teal, candy-apple-red or tangerine. Up the fashion ante and get a few more in floral and python prints. Handbags and shoes are showing up in stronger colors, too, often with an edgier vibe – think fringe, studs and patchwork. This doesn’t automatically mean ditching your clothes from years past, though. There’s no better way to update what you already own and love than through accessories. “People are accessorizing more than ever,” one boutique owner tells me. And they are using multiple necklaces, bracelets and scarves to do it. The look is bigger and bolder with a vintage or Etruscan feel. So don’t just combine thin gold chains with Nana’s pearls; instead, layer multiple strands of heavy chains with cut-glass beads and chunky semi-precious stones. Create a smoky eye with shadows in luscious plum or cobalt and apply eyeliner in a strong stroke to make them stand out. Ready, set, go! (Please turn to pages 4 and 5.)
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IN THE
Forefront
by Merrill Witty
Everyone’s excited about fall fashion this year: what’s not to like about vivid colors, fur trims, sumptuous leathers and peeps of lace?
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olored jeans continue stong in bright colors, as well as in paisleys, floral and leopard prints. A good comfy sweater will be important; not as oversized as in the past, but soft – more fitted and feminine. We will be seeing lots of fur trim on jackets and sweaters coming in. -Ellie Boutique, Ruxton xton
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Bright and bold for jeans
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e se set the stag stage for fall at Jones & Jones, br with the brightest of th deepest corals to the re From of ruby reds. casual to dressy desi our designers are mixing fiery hues with the season’s str strongest tex textures. In separat we’re separates, p seeing peplums on a tops for jackets and a ladylike look.
- South Moon Under, Kenilworth Mall in Towson, Harbor East and Annapolis
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esigners are brightening things up by using lots of e l and orange – and prints! The electric blue, purple,, tea teal his fall, with lots of o cinched trench waist is the focal point this coats and belted tops. Jewelry is baroque and treasure-chest inspired. Handbags are in totes, triangles and hobos, with patchwork and bold colors.
- Jones and Jones, Village of Cross Cr Keys
- Simply Divinee Boutique, Fulton lton
Couture at its finest nest, Alex Teih gowns and cocktail
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omfort shoes are rather timeless, ss but this season’s are coming in reptile skins and animal prints. Color blocking is continuing in purses along with fringe, and colors of orange, olive greens and blues. We have lots and lots of tassels on necklaces and earrings.
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Smoky plums and blues in eye shadow are in for fall!
e are seeing lo lots of colored denim, but it’s often coated P with a waxy finish. Python denim p are popping po is in, too. Tops in shad sh ades es like lik ikee orange oran or ange ange g and an teal, shades ’ seeing i a fair f amount andd we’re of stripes. Jewelry is chunkier, especially in necklaces. Handbags in cognac are strong. In eye makeup we’re seeing smoky plums and blues, with very strong eyeliner. - A Style Studio, Pikesville
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For your eyes only
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t Peepers we are seeing lots of angles and very trendy shapes. People love the Oliver Peoples line: it’s a retro look of big plastic frames in bright colors. - Peepers, Severna Park
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here are lots of sophisticated contemporary European lines, sleek with a bit of edginess, at Optical Images. Makers are using technical advances, like the carbon fiber used in million-dollar sports cars, laminated to wood or buffalo horn on thicker temple treatments. Plastic ’50s looks are huge as well.
Trend Tips & Trends, Temptations Tempt provided by these Contributing Advertisers
- Optical Images, Pikesville Peepers of Severna Park www.peeperseyecare.com Frames top right and above: Anne et Valentin
Bowers & Snyder Opticians
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ccording to Bowers & Snyder of Towson, plastic is coming back strong in lots of colors.. Also, check out plastic frames with metal sides (with lacy laser cutting). In sunglasses, wraps are still strong, along with Jackie-O style, great big lenses, even aviators.
www.bowersandsnyder.com
Optical Images Jackie-O style frames still trend in sunglasses
www.opticalimages.net
Bare Necessities
- Bowers & Snyder, Towson
www.necessarysecrets.com
Bra-la-la
Underwear that’s fun-to-wear
www.bra-la-la.com
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olded cups are very important in bras according to Lingerie Lingerie because clothes are still fitted. Color and prints are booming now that it’s OK to show your bra through a blouse – even older customers are doing this now. Strong new colors are cobalt blue and purples – in tights as well, where patterns, not just plain opaques, are really fun and important. - Lingerie Lingerie, Towson
Lingerie Lingerie www.lingerielingerieshop.com
A Style Studio www.astylestudio.com
Ellie www.ellieboutique.com
Jones & Jones
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t Bra-la-la women are looking to the better bra lines for news in gorgeous shapewear. Bright pink and denim blue are some of the new colors. We love Primadonna, made in Belgium – where it takes 35 people over an hour to construct one piece, and it comes in sizes from small up to 4X. - Bra-la-la, Fulton
www.jonesandjones1970.com
South Moon Under www.southmoonunder.com
Sole Comfort Enchanted Art www.solecomfort.com
Simply Divine Boutique www.simplydivineboutique.net
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oyshorts, thongs and seamless undies are the trend at Bare Necessities, for no panty lines. They come in gorgeous colors and fabrics. Some of the bra companies – Wacoal, Chantelle, Simone Perele – also make matching sets that give a smooth line. Shapeez has a bra cami that you step into; it smooths you from from under your breasts through your hips.
- Bare Necessities, Greenspring Valley
Coming next issue:
Holiday Gift giving
Shapewear by Prima Donna
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New multi-color trend and animal prints by Hanky Panky
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