Don’t let your style age you

We all know about wearing sunscreen and eating right, but do your clothes age your look? While it’s easy to recognize if you’re wearing something too matronly looking, there are other ways to make sure that your clothes don’t age you. It doesn’t matter if you’re wearing mother of the bride dresses, evening gowns, business suits or more casual looks, like the uber popular jeans and off the shoulder tops that are ubiquitous among Redondo Beach clothing—you can still dress with a youthful flair without sacrificing a chic sense of refinement.  Below are some flattering tips from the stylists who frequent our fashion clothing store.

Take risks. While it’s great to find a silhouette that flatters you, don’t rely on that one look you’ve been rocking since your 20s every single time you get dressed. Change it up and wear pieces that are fun and unique, yet flattering. In other words, take smart risks. 

Get colorful. Vibrant colors make you look younger and feel brighter. Color trends change with seasons, so that gives you a chance to mix new colors into your wardrobe and find new hues to flatter your skin color overall—all the new collections of South Bay fashion boutique clothing are filled with rich shades of oxblood, cobalt, French roast and honey gold this season. 

Make a statement. Keep your jewelry minimal except for one dramatic statement piece. This tip also works well for accenting mother of the bride dresses. 

Balance feminine with tough. You can wear pieces with more girly details such as ruffles, without reading too young by mixing them up with tougher accessories. Try studded booties or heels and a spiky piece of jewelry. A lot of designers have included tough pieces and accents in their collections this season, which means that every great fashion clothing store will have a nice selection of the latest looks to choose from.

Show off your stems. Play up feminine look by wearing a simply cut, long-sleeved minidress that lets you show off your legs. There are tons of options among South Bay fashion boutique clothing that offer the perfect blend of youthfulness and elegance.

How to wear winter fashion trends

Each year at this time, every good fashion clothing store is teeming with winter trends—and 2012 is no different. With everything from dresses in mysterious prints and exotic colors to leather, lace and shimmery metallics, this season’s runways promise sophisticated collections with a tinge of rebellion.

Leather is back in a big way, even for clothing in Redondo Beach. Whether it’s on a motorcycle jacket and boots with studded heels or a sleek and supple ladylike blazer, leather will be everywhere from the boardroom to evening cocktail parties and special events. Lace was equally ubiquitous on the runways, from all-lace dresses to lace accents and details.

Another trend that evolved this season is the bejeweled embellished look. Every fashion clothing store is sparkling with feminine flair from exquisitely adorned tailored pieces.  Be sure to keep the jewelry and accessories to an absolute minimum when wearing embellished pieces.

South Bay fashion boutique clothing was rampant with florals this spring and summer—fall is no different. Yet while summer’s pastels and vibrant pops of color were cheery and youthful, fall’s dark and moody palette is more serious, almost femme fatale. 

We’ve seen the blazer make a comeback in a big way lately, especially among South Bay fashion boutique clothing. Suits are very tailored and precise, with waists nipped in and flared bottoms.

The menswear look was touched upon this season, but more emphasis was placed on tailored, restrained wardrobe pieces that are prim and ladylike. Complete coverage coupled with feminine, body skimming silhouettes offer a look that’s stylish and elegant. Think demure with small buttoned collars, strong shoulders, a defined waist and skirts that skim the knee. Add to the coy attitude with sleek hair and minimalist makeup, like pale lips and smoky eyes.

Look for these trends everywhere from clothing in Redondo Beach, Hollywood and all of Southern California to Miami, New York City and beyond.

Flattering Mother of the Bride dresses

The day arrives when your daughter shares the news you’ve been waiting for—she’s engaged. You spend half the day completed elated, and then, once the initial excitement wears off, reality sets in. You’re going to have to squeeze into one of those body-conscious, mother of the bride dresses!

If you’ve gained a few pounds or are, by nature, of the curvier nature, the thought of digging through the racks of mother of the bride wear can be truly daunting. Yet this prospect should actually be a joy, not some awful task that overshadows this special, once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Whether you search online, in other cities or scour the clothing racks of your favorite South Bay fashion boutique, there are ways to make this purchase a less stressful endeavor.

Think about what’s in style this season, not just for mother of the bride wear but for whatever the next few months has in store for you, and pick a color that you’ll be able to wear again. If you go for one of the vibrant colors in style this fall, like bold cobalt, stunning oxblood, honey gold or sleek French Roast, then you’ll get some extra mileage out of this purchase you originally thought you were going to resent.

To flatter your curves or minimize extra volume, look for mother of the bride dresses in the universally flattering A-line silhouette, originally popularized by Prince Grace herself. A-line dresses gradually flare out from a close-fitting bodice, creating a nice waistline and a skirt that hides a heavier middle section and bottom. This silhouette also makes you look taller and can add feminine curves to a more boyish figure. It’s truly a miracle worker.

Another great trick that will work with ensembles you can find anywhere, from haute couture sample sales or a high-end department store to the clothing racks of your favorite South Bay fashion boutique, is a bustline with ruching or draping. This will add volume to those who are less blessed in this area while minimizing those who are. Both of these tips will create a feminine look that will help you look and feel truly confident on this landmark day.

Flatter your figure with South Bay designer clothing

Whether you’re a fashionista obsessed with South Bay designer clothing or barely have time to shop at all, every woman wants a wardrobe that makes us look and feel good. To make it easier for you, the stylists at our fashion clothing store have some valuable tips for flattering your figure to share with you.

It doesn’t matter if you go for a casual look such as the type of clothing popular in Redondo Beach and other beach cities, or if you seek a more high fashion look—we all have body parts that we want to minimize and others we want to emphasize. For example, many women want to downsize their hips and thighs. Some easy ways to do that are with an A-line skirt, which flatters a pear shape by drawing the eye out from the body, making it seem like it’s the skirt that is wide, rather than the figure. Another popular technique is to draw the eye upward by wearing an attention-grabbing top.

Another complaint many women have is that they want to minimize their booty. Whether you wear South Bay designer clothing every day or spend a lot of your time in jeans or workout wear, there are ways to trim the look of your backside. Stay away from embellished pockets or those with a button, as they add volume, as well as those without back pockets, which highlight and actually add to your booty. Likewise, those are the choices you should opt for if you’re trying to make your booty look curvier.

Another way the stylists at our fashion clothing store recommend for downplaying the back side is to wear straight pants or trousers that draw a nice line all the way down to your shoes. Stay away from capris or super skinny pants and jeans, regardless of the fact that they’re in style. It’s more important to wear things that work for your figure than to incorporate every trend into your wardrobe.  

If your arms are your personal fashion Achilles’ heel, camouflage them with off-the-shoulder tops, which are one of the most popular items of clothing in Redondo Beach, the beach cities and even throughout Los Angeles. Avoid details such as ruching and embellishments as they will attract the eye to the exact place you don’t want it to go, and pile on a stack of bangles to draw attention down to the wrists. Other styles to avoid are cap sleeves and wide bell sleeves, both of which only emphasize and add volume to the arms.

Fashion clothing store trends—Fall 2012

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Fall is right around the corner and with it come some fresh and exciting trends that are available among many collections at our fashion clothing store. Leather and lace, military cuts and shimmery metallics let you make a chic statement with casual ease.

Military styling was back in full force, going beyond the staple jacket to encompass detailing on blouses and shirts, skirts, trousers, dresses, shoes and handbags. It’s a chic look that can give a feminine appearance a slight masculine edge for a flattering and dichotomous effect. 

Designer clothing in the South Bay is all about effortless chic—the retro floral dresses on the runway this season make it easy to flatter your feminine silhouette with a ladylike look that’s quick and easy to put together. Knit tweeds are another way to show off your Redondo beach clothing style.  

Lace is making a huge comeback everywhere from the European runways and Hollywood red carpets to the Beverly Hills boutiques and our fashion clothing store. Fresh new takes on classic lace are perfect for everything from mother of the bride dresses to ensembles with details like lace sleeves and collars that will take you straight from the boardroom to an evening out on the town.

Metallics are also keeping their place on the catwalks—especially in gold this fall. Gold metallics are showing up on dresses, tops and even on jeans. Shell tops and slouchy metallic tees can dress up a casual ensemble, while fitted dresses in metallics can be a surprisingly stunning look for those searching for mother of the bride dresses.

Leather is also ubiquitous this season, translated across second-skin pants and trouser cuts alike, as well as shell tops and sleek jackets. Look for motorcycle boots to add a downtown edge to any outfit. Designer clothing in the South Bay will never be the same after this season!

Don't miss the Anatomie Trunk Show September 13 - 16

Nothing is more fun for a fashion clothing store than to host a trunk show—but when it’s Anatomie, the designer sportswear brand from Europe, there will be fun, fashion and exciting wear for the active woman at the forefront of everyone’s minds.

From September 13 – 16, Jonathan will host The Anatomie Trunk Show, featuring a collection that can take you from Pilates to the Polo Lounge. This line is the epitome of South Bay fashion boutique clothing, designed with the modern, uber busy and active woman in mind. Ranging from high-performance active wear to modern design sportswear, the clothing is sophisticated and classy, and designed to be form flattering in way that also exudes elegance and style. What more can we ask for when shopping for clothing in Redondo Beach?

Anatomie’s collections draw inspiration from the most highly-regarded fashion houses in Europe, and are designed with the philosophy of functional fashion. They’re made with the highest quality French and Italian fabrics, which meet the demands of extreme sports while providing a body skimming, sophisticated silhouette that flatters the feminine figure. Customers of our fashion clothing store are going to go crazy when they see this stunning line.

Women who shop for clothing in Redondo Beach are looking for fashions that take them through their busy days while enabling them to look feminine and sexy while juggling multiple tasks, including maintaining their health and fitness. If you are one of those amazing women, you do not want to miss this amazing trunk show.

Come into the store from September 13 – 16 and witness South Bay fashion boutique clothing in its very best form. You can also find mother of the bride wear and whatever else you need, as we’ve got great new collections coming in every day. Get a head start on your fall and winter wardrobe!