Colorblock Clothing
By Rita Ragone, Real Savvy Moms Celebrity Hair and Makeup Expert

The newest fashion trend for spring is color-block clothing. If you apply this trend correctly, you can look 2 inches taller and 10 pounds thinner. The way to do this is to first figure out your body type.

If you are a bit thick in the waist or wide hipped, you will want the darkest part of the color-block to be in a triangular shape across your waist/hip area, with lighter chunks of color above and below that area.

If you are bottom-heavy, wear an a-line shaped dress with brightness in the hip area and above.

An all-around print dress looks great on almost any body type- as long as the print is small, evenly spaced, and in a wrap-style dress.

Another way to wear color-block styles is by adding a scarf around your neck or around your waist. You can create your own style and make an older suit look new. This works especially well with one-piece zip-front pantsuits that are back in fashion. Whatever you choose, wear what looks good on you and integrate your own flair with an updated piece of wardrobe. The newest colors this season in color-block styles are orange, black and white; lime green, yellow, and black; and turquoise, green and lavender.

Pastel prints are also wildly popular this season. You will see lots of baby doll styles in intarsia prints, ruffles around the neckline and sleeves, and kimono-style tops. Some great places to shop for affordable styles are Siegel.com, and Metrostyle.com.

All of the styles mentioned here look great with jeans or leggings, and can easily bring you into summer, so have fun experimenting with all of these new colorful new trends!

‘Til next time!