HOT 5 - 3/6/21
Hello HOT Friends,
Happy almost spring! Its arrival is exactly 2 weeks away and I'm sure you're as excited about it as I am. And doesn't it represent even more than it typically does after the year we've all just endured?. Hopefully, with vaccinations and continued adherence to protocols like mask-wearing, distancing, etc. we'll be on our way to a much more normal summer and fall, hallelujah! And right on cue, this week the HOT 5 includes a look at spring fashion trends. Get ready to welcome spring in style!
This week’s HOT 5:
1. What Are The Trends For Spring ‘21?
2. The Simone Rocha H&M Collection
3. Yes, You Should Consider Hair Clips & Barrettes
4. Have You Tried A Virtual Vacay Yet?
5. Don’t Miss This Documentary!
1. What Are the Trends For Spring '21?
After a year spent mostly sitting at a desk on zoom and/or only interacting with family, there wasn't much of an audience for our possible sartorial choices. This season sees a lot of design that's a direct response to our "new normal", in other words, things that make the transition from our closeted year to tip-toeing back into the fray. Comfort is still at the top of our list as the thing we continue to crave. Also, happy mood-lifting color and zoom worthy points of interest. The 9 trends below feature the runway and the real way versions.
1. New Biz Casual -- soft, oversized and cocoon-like are the new buzzwords for work style.
(Left: Louis Vuitton, Right: Mango)
2. Knitwits -- knitwear is back in a big way, especially stripes.
(Left: Christopher John Rogers, Right: Anthropologie)
3. A Shoulder to Cry On -- no shoulder action is too bold for zoom!
(Left: Ulla Johnson, Right: & Other Stories)
4. Get Crafty -- if it looks like you could've made it then you've nailed it.
(Left: Marni, Right: Etsy)
5. Fancy Pants -- we have really had it with sweatpants!
(Left: Christopher John Rogers, Right: Nordstrom)
6. Long Necklaces -- after so much attention to necks and ears, long necklaces are news.
(Left: Chanel, Right: HOT Maskeraide)
7. Prints Charming -- mix prints with abandon especially florals with graphic patterns.
(Left: Tom Ford, Right: Mango)
8. In the Pink -- a bright happy color works its anti-depressant magic.
(Left: Stella McCartney, Right: Anthropologie)
9. Ultimate Comfort Shoes -- we're not ready to give up our house slippers just yet!
(Left: Molly Goddard, Right: Madewell)
2. The Simone Rocha H&M Collection Lands Next Thursday!
Simone Rocha is a London-based designer who has been creating beautiful clothes for several years now. I love her feminine, sweetly adorned pieces that are quite wearable even if they don't appear to be at first glance. Interestingly, 30 years ago I discovered her father's designs while living in Singapore. Her upcoming collaboration with H&M is a dream since her collections are quite expensive and this will be an opportunity to own a special piece of her womenswear, menswear, and even children’s wear at a great price. Get ready to rumble right here.
3. Yes, You Should Consider Hair Clips and Barrettes
It will come as no surprise that I like all manner of hair jewelry. In my last email, I sang the praises of headbands, and this time around I want to praise hair clips and barrettes. Maybe you feel they're all wrong for a grown-up gal like you but if you choose the right ones they can really add a lot of style to hairdos from short natural styles to long sleek ponytails. Every length and hair texture can benefit from pretty hairpins, clips, and barrettes. Read the advice Allure Magazine has about how to wear them here and don't forget we have some pretty ones on the site including great vintage ones that no one else will have.
4. Have You Tried A Virtual Vacay Yet?
Have you been dreaming of where you'll go when we can finally travel safely again? Perhaps like me, you've been daydreaming and planning your amazing next trip as a fun exercise to help you get through the day. I have quite a few ideas for trips I'm dying to take. Will it be the invigorating city of Capetown, the charming medieval hillside town of Todi in Italy, or my favorite city in the whole world, Paris?? In the meantime why not check out this cool site that allows you to take a virtual tour of so many fabulous cities. Have fun and get ready for the real thing soon!
Romare Bearden, Woman in the Garden.
5. Don't Miss This Documentary!
I'm very excited to recommend this new HBO documentary entitled, Black Art: In the Absence of Light. Directed by Sam Pollard and executive produced by Henry Louis Gates Jr., it is based on a groundbreaking exhibit from 1976 called Two Centuries of Black American Art. Organized by the brilliant Art Historian and artist David Driscoll who sadly died of covid last April, it explores through interviews with historians and artists the incredible journies of many top Black artists of the 20th century. It's a fascinating look at the impact they've had on today's young Black artists too. Black History Month might be over but there's still so much to learn! #blackartmatters
Terry xoxo
