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What is the Color of Neutral?
By: Lisa Kemmerling / Fashion Couture
Having attended several
Fashion shows this year
and checking out the new
color groups for the 2023 3rd
quarter, it’s exciting to see all the neutral colors that
are making an appearance.
That said, what are those interesting colors and
how can you bring them into your current wardrobe?
Simply put, a neutral color is one that lays in the
background and is not easy to notice. By stretching
one’s horizon, you can incorporate neutral colors
that’ll provide a mini makeover to your Fall lineup.
Beige, cappuccino, mushroom gray and taupe are
making a very big leap into even the most skeptical
individuals attire who perhaps, in the past may have
leaned towards navy, black and basic gray. When I
think of Falls neutrals, paired alongside some of my
personal favorites like burgundy, metallics, brown,
terracotta and yes, a true fan of navy, it takes me back to the 70s as
a young teenager who wasn’t quite versed yet in color pairing, but
thought the brown culottes paired with a terracotta sweater for class
pictures was the ultimate chic look.
Leaning into the new Fall colors, it’s evident
that most of the stores are showing these staples in
either a solid or a print. Leopard print is having a
fashion moment once again, as they say everything
that’s old is new again. So, ladies don’t throw out
the shirts and sweaters since the contrast of these
paired with taupe or khaki pants presents an
inspiring Fall/neutral look.
Not forgetting the guys, neutrals are everywhere
in men’s fashion as well. A daring color of brown/
gold pants in the men’s department at Dillard’s
showed up a few weeks ago, paired with a lovely
burgundy button down shirt. Regardless of age, the
neutral colors are showing up in suits and casual
attire, for both men and women.
“Colors, like features, follow the changes of the
emotions.” quote by Pablo Picasso.
Lisa Kemmerling is the owner of Clean Lines Fashion Consulting,
helping individuals with their packing needs for travel, as
well as finding current styles for both men & women. You can
contact her at: lisa@cleanlinesfashion.com or 925/518-4950.
Hair, our crowning glory - until it’s not.
I’ve never really done
much with my hair. Since
the age of 14, I’ve pretty
much worn it the same way for 54 years and it has
always been brown.
I tried Sun-In 47 years ago, fell asleep pool side,
waking up to a top layer of bright orange hair.
I also tried professional highlights once. They
turned a brassy red color and not very attractive so
I pretty much left it alone, until it started getting
gray.
Always trying new-at-home colors, no peroxide,
no ammonia, I held the gray at bay. I’ve never
been afraid of temporary colors because they
fade away and are easy to cover and I always use
variations of brown, so not much risk.
As I shared last month, I tried a brunette color
conditioner. I didn’t follow directions and left it on way longer than I
should have.
I ended up with a very red head of hair. The strangest part was all my
gray strands were really red and sparkled.
Although this should have been temporary, no matter what I did, I
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Don’t Be Like Me - Part II
By: Linda Bateman-Gomez / Timeless Beauty
November 2023
couldn’t wash it out, I couldn’t cover it up and it never faded.
Enter, Matrix Dark Envy, green shampoo! After reading all the
reviews I proceeded with caution. The first 5 times I used it, I thought
there was a little change but I was getting nowhere
fast so I went for the big guns, the green hair mask!
I used the mask for the minimum time at first
and then longer the following two uses. It worked!
It did turn my new gray hair growth a bit of a
green color which I was able to cover with my
normal color.
My hair is now very dark brown, as any of the
natural highlights are gone but at least my orange
glow has been camouflaged. I have no idea what
will happen as this fades.
Some words of warning if you ever need to use
this: Wear gloves and do not get it on anything,
it will stain! It will also darken the grout in your
shower. If you have light hair, highlights, blonde
or gray, do not use this, it will give you green hair.
Here’s wishing you, only good hair days!
Linda Bateman-Gomez has an international beauty company
based in Las Vegas that specializes in cosmetics and other beauty
products. Contact Linda at TimelessBeauty2020@gmail.com or
through her website www.fullips.com.