Instyle April 2013

Massimiliano Giornetti for Salvatore Ferragamo gives his take on fashion -

“1. Always wear what makes you feel desirable

2. Pay attention to tailoring

3. Embrace your feminine and masculine sides

4. Let accessories seduce you and others

5. Rethink Leather”

The trend for this month - “Floral Skirt”

How to pick the perfect one for you:

“1. The Fabric - this crop blooms in variety of materials. For a dressy event, pick a featherweight brocade or sheer lace. Denim and cotton are ideal for casual outings.

2. The Fit - find the silhouette that plays up your figure: full skirts camouflage hips; A-lines hug curves. Pencil styles provide a sleek line that flatters most shapes.

3. The Outfit - go solid on top if the print below is busy. Or mix patterns for a trendier  vibe- make it  work by keeping hues in the same color family.”

Photo Credit - Ann Taylor

InStyle March 2013

Boy, this was one heavy magazine! It is packed with 594 pages of articles, shopping [!!]...I forgot what I was saying...

Onto the rundown -

Can you guess the most “style - conscious states”? If you said, New Jersey, Iowa and Texas -- you would be right. I am surprised New York and California didn’t make it on that list.

The three new favorite trend are floral, leather and ruffles. I am so happy ruffles are finally considered “trendy” as I love wearing lace and ruffles. :) Shorts are also in this season but the “perfect” length is classic mid - thigh. Hmm...does this mean I should be extra hip [ I think me using the word “hip” shows how “uncool” I am] and wear leather shorts with a floral shirt with ruffles?

J. Crew and Liberty of London are collaborating together to make a new full bloom line.

Estee Lauder has a new inspired Mad Men collection.The products are “housed in perfect period packaging with a nod to Lauder’s 60s archives”. The pretty pale pink colors look nice but I hope they are flattering with my skin tone. I might take a gander when I am at Macy’s and probably end up spur of the moment buying the entire collection.

The new color Spring color is “ Mint”. It reminds me of pistachio  and mint chocolate chip ice cream. Try the new shade with “Moon shape” [nail art style]  and with other pastels.

Photo  Credit - Zoya, Neely

Photo  Credit - Butter London, Fiver

Photo Credit - Beauty, Introspective

Looking for a new way to “upgrade” your accessories with “upgrading” your credit card. Karl Lagerfeld has new collection with Fossil. The watches range between $150 to $595

Pick up the issue to more product launches,  a guide to BB creams, interviews with Andrew Garfield and Donatella Versace and fashion ideas and tips.