Photos (Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston) c/o: runningwithheels.com & 3.bp.blogspot.com/
In case you missed “reconsider orange”, or haven’t noticed the bright hue everywhere right now – look again! Gwyneth is perfection in a Calvin Klein shift (no longer available, see a darker take), while Jen-An dons a strapless key-hole Vivienne Westwood (not available online, see Vivienne’s closest available). Both bombshell-blondes chose strappy heels, adding a dainty finishing touch.
In addition to a shift and strapless, ORANGE also works in a sundress, sheath, maxi, one-shoulder, and fitted mini. The key to a successful bright? Keep everything else understated. Metallics and nudes are the best complements for shoes and bags. Get a spray tan! And forgo most, if not all, accessories… letting your dress STEAL the show.
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Photos (Kate Bosworth, Victoria Beckham) c/o: Splash News
Spring 2011 is all about COLOR. And what’s not to love about a bright orange dress? From Kate’s Proenza Schouler fitted shift (exact dress is sold out online, consider the closest available PS style), to Victoria’s self-designed cotton crepe dress – both girls are a breath of fresh air. Keeping your shoes and accessories black (neutral nude, or even navy) is important to truly let the sun shine in… making the dress the focal point of your outfit, and avoiding any clown or rainbow vibes.
Why make everything black, black black? Fashion should be fun and
put a woman in the spotlight with a little bit of danger, you know?
Pastels are just some of the colors we’re seeing in spring – summer 2011, and I like it! Cameron Diaz shows her style’s softer side in a muted color palette of white, beige, coral (pink, blush, rose?), and tan. Call it what you will, her Rag and Bone “coral” skinny jeans are the perfect pairing for her Stella McCartney beige wool blazer (a great example of wool working year-round). The blazer’s relaxed boyfriend style gives this ultra-sweet and feminine look some sexy spice (rolled sleeves and popped collars are a do when you’re sans boardroom). Her white basic t almost covers a black bra. The finishing touches? Tan leather ankle cuff heels and Bottega Veneta woven bag…
“GST“® – formerly known as Goods and Services Tax…. Clearly, I’m Canadian.
Three to five times a week you’ll find me commuting across town to Hollywood. What used to be a 10-minute drive from West Hollywood, is now 25-60+ minutes depending on the time of day and traffic from my new home. But you won’t hear me complaining. It’s worth it, and that says A LOT.
15-months ago I discovered GST® - and just over a year later, it’s change my body and my life. A former self-proclaimed exercise junkie I started running at age 15 and didn’t stop for 15 years. As much as my mind loved it, my body constantly protested. I ran through shin splints, sprained (and broken) ankles, and more. I caught pneumonia on a cold run one Toronto winter (lesson learned: don’t go outside for a run when it’s below 0 °C, no matter how good your gear is). After years of physio, chiropractic, infrared, and countless other treatments my former-PT turned me onto Pilates. A yoga lover, I gave it a go… but it wasn’t for me. I didn’t love how I felt while doing it, and it wasn’t helping my chronic pain. Thankfully in the same studio at the time, I discovered “GST”®, and within the first week of classes I was pain free. This was a point when I’d been waking up during the night in pain, and couldn’t sit (or drive) without excruciating attacks. This was a miracle.
Created by Anna Rahe as “the athletic art of body transformation, GST® is a revolutionary new movement system that changes, once and for all, the shape of your body. Anna created GST® through the accumulation of her studies in various somatic disciplines as well as her journey of personal healing from severe body issues.”
In my words, GST® is a combination of the best aspects of barre classes, pilates, yoga, plyometrics, strength training, cardio, dance and stretching (aka the best of everything). Every class is different (you can really go to five in one week without getting sick of it). Classes are choreographed as a sequence of different “actions”, yet there are really only a few core movements you’re doing – you’re just doing them in countless ways. Resulting in your muscles being worked in all the right ways, refining the action… and looking “sexy” not “ugly” (you can watch your legs, arms, abs as you move them – with the proper technique they take the shape you’re striving to obtain – GENIUS!!) Trust me, and Ms. Rahe – it works! Being a lover of quotes and mantras – GST® can be summarized as follows: “the body is what the body does.” It’s not a workout, it’s a lifestyle.
Located in Hollywood (7562 W Sunset Blvd, LA, CA 90046) GST® is popular with celebrities and big industry players, I won’t name names – guess you’ll have to try it for yourself to find out who☺
I love a good lay…er. I layer everything, things you wouldn’t think of – from my rings to my scarves – Blake shows us the striking effect of a solid black pashmina over a gray plaid complement. Done!
When wearing more than one scarf, keep one a solid color (less daring dames can start with a neutral white, cream, camel, gray, or basic black – more daring diva’s might opt for one of spring 2011′s brights to really offset and pop); the second scarf should be a print or pattern of some sort. From animal patterns, tartan, polka dot, paisley, floral, checkered or even a subtle or BOLD tie-dye (hello Vanessa Hudgens…). If you prefer to start slow, go for a single two toned scarf… this is great for petite women where too much material can swallow their frames.
While dark colors and heavier prints channel fall and winter, you can lighten the look into spring with florals, pastels and softer prints. Matchy-matchy should be avoided… Mix. Mix. MIX.
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