The Silhouette Takes Stage

Black has been one of the favorite colors for clothes for years now.  I'm going to guess the top colors for clothing are black and denim blue, both all time favorites and both colors that can be combined with any other color (white can be included as well with being paired with other colors).  Black is one of the colors for clothing considered sophisticated and timeless.

Fashionable black clothes are my focus today.  I'd say the main focus is on the silhouettes.  The clothing designs are, to me, current, streamlined, trendsetting.   

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by Casimas Blancas Mujer, pinterest.com

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One color dressing can be a plus in this time of distraction and active living.  

Enjoy your day.

Pants with Distinction

Summer is here, heat wave is on!   It's a season to show who you are visually using clothes, hairstyles, accessories, colour....  I, like many of you do,  love see lots of colour in the warm seasons.   I love seeing new silhouettes in fashion as well.  

Here are few nice silhouettes in pants that we don't see too often, the harem, the wide leg and the palazzo, all in African fabrics.

by Rahyma, pinterest.com

 

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Keep cool and enjoy the day.

Effortless Summer Dresses

Looking for a effortless summer dress?  Looking for a dress in a light fabric with a good length and simple details?  These dresses are comfortable and suitable for a lot of  occasions.  

Bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com

TailorDidiStudio, etsy.com

Valeen Midi Dress, petalandpup.com

Here's to breezy dressing.  Enjoy the warm weather.

Appealing Accessories

Isn't it nice to be able to compliment an outfit with an additional detail?  We can express ourselves further with a particular item such as a belt, a bag, or shoes.  There are so many variations of colours, designs and fabrications for each accessory.  These additions usually have double duty, they're fashionable and functional.

Here are some of the trending accessories for 2025.

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by Womens Accessories Co., etsy.com

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Have fun expressing yourself using clothing and accessories.

Plaid and Gingham for Spring? Interesting...

I've been away from blogging for a few months, but I had to start blogging again.  Life has been a bit interesting in 2025, hasn't it?  Very unpredictable, very surprising and challenging for many.  But there are still rewarding and lovely parts to life this year as well, especially in small events and ordinary situations.

And what else is interesting?  I came across a fashion article on trends for Spring and Summer 2025.  One of the trends is plaid clothing.  Plaid, to me, has been associated with shirts from my childhood, so to see that plaid is being redefined in different silhouettes and lighter and brighter colours is a nice surprise.  Gingham fabric is a form of plaid and usually uses two colours, one being white check.  Three of the garments posted here can be classified as gingham clothing.

by Lela Rose, bergdorfgoodman.com

by Teyxo, etsy.com

by Acne Studios, net-a-porter.com

by Astraea Fashion, etsy.com

These are refreshing looks that will make the warm seasons more interesting.  I 

challenge you to make or buy a plaid or gingham piece.  Enjoy the day.

Very Inspiring

Are you like me, always searching for something unique, one-of-a-kind, to inspire you?  Looking for something new to make your day?

I was wowed by these dresses I saw on the Net-A-Porter website.  So distinctive!  The vibrant colours, the draping, the pleating, and the fabrics all add to the allure of these dresses.  Hope these inspire you too.

 Solace London, net-a-porter.com

Zimmermann, net-a-porter.com

Solace London, net-a-porter.com

Oscar De La Renta, net-a-porter.com

Enjoy your day, be motivated!

Wear the Flags

Did you watch the 2024 Olympics in France?  The opening ceremony left me with questions, but the presentation of the countries athletes of course was the best part of the ceremony.   One of my favorite sports in the Olympics is the long distance race.  The absolute determination to push through to the end is so admirable.  

For some reason I chose to google dresses in flag colors.  Maybe many of you already knew there were dresses using flag colors, but I didn't.   I was pleasantly surprised at the image responses that came up during my search.

Flag colors - Rwanda, redbubble.com

Flag colors - Norway, etsy.com

Flag colors - Belgium, redbubble.com

Flag colors - Canada, etsy.com

Flag colors - Jamaica, etsy.com

Till next blog!  Enjoy your day.