There is something indubitably American about (a) denim mini skirts and (b) letting it all hang out. So why don't we get a little less obvious about bearing it all this season? Ladies, go nude.
From the Runway to the Red Carpet, designers and celebrities have amplified the most inoffensive neutrals. Moguls like Kate Bosworth, Caroline Sieber, Kate Moss and Katy Perry have been spotted in nothing but nude from London to Los Angeles.
Designers like Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenburg, Valentino, Ralph Lauren and Zac Posen are a few of the leading forces to infuse this color in their couture and ready-to-wear collections for Spring 2010. However, for the budgeted businesswoman, there are a few amiable alternatives to ease the apprehension of your checkbook.
In the world of retail, nudes are being sported from Target to Topshop and anywhere in between. A few of my favorite, affordable pieces are the 'Kerry' dress by Yuki at Topshop, the 'Buff Lieutenant' jacket by J. Crew, and the Yuki Kimono top by Elizabeth and James.
To accessorize your neutrals, don a classic handbag in blush or cream. If you aren't a believer in studs, check out the Large Single, Dancer, or Jen in taupe by Marc Jacobs. If you are, try on the Melvin in Stone Calf Leather by Anya Hindmarch for size. A more affordable alternative is the signature Nikki in cream by up-and-coming designer, Rebecca Minkoff.
As confirmed in the April issue of Vogue, it is acceptable-and even fashionable-to wear several different shades of nude at one time. It doesn't even matter if your neutral of choice matches or clashes with the tone of your skin.
To complete this outfit, pair it with a pop of memorable lipstick or gloss. The best of the best are 'Jungle Red' by Nars, 'Just Bitten' by Hot Pants, and 'Good to Go' by Benefit for a softer appearance.
To those of you who are still matching shoes to handbag and shunning light colors after labor day, I don't know how else to help you.
Who makes these rules, anyway?
-Swanky
Handbags and Beauty Products can be found at Sephora and Kiki in Perkins Rowe.
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