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Since last September Pantone has been promoting these Spring 2008 color predictions – now it’s time to pay attention and pepper them into your wardrobe to bring fall/winter into spring.

Refreshing splashes of invigorating brights punctuate classic, versatile neutrals (aka all those greys you bought) as designers offer a playful spring palette for endless exploration and creative combinations.

Two prominent color waves Pantone says to expect:
Eye-popping Fuchsia, Magnolia, Teal, Scarlet and Burnt Orange grounded in rich, earthy tones, including Pebble Gray and Curry.

Purples that range from deep, saturated Blackberry, Plum and Aubergine to a Soft Lilac and Muted Boysenberry—the rich hues are often deepened by layers of Black silk net or lace, or sharply contrasted by a clean palette of Bone or Sakura.

My two picks for Spring 2008 “it” colors:   Burnt Orange (almost a red) and pastel Lilac purple

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Glitterati: Erika Peña FAB SUGAR  (read full article)

While most 18-year-olds have no idea what they want to do with their lives, jewelry designer Erika Peña, on her 18th birthday, moved from Puerto Rico to New York City to attend Parsons School of Design. And that is where her adventure began.

In the Big Apple, her focus was fashion design. There, she worked with many designers like Donna Karan and Josie Natori. Soon after, Erika launched a clothing line called "epe." It was during this time of collaborating with various designers that she launched the Erika Peña jewelry Line.

 And it Was all Yellow COUTURE IN THE CITY (read full article)

Yellow is by no means a popular color historically when it comes to fashion…it’s a difficult pigment for most to pull off.

However, if you have a great glow from a summer tan, then this is the perfect time to try out this trend. Think that you are too pale for yellow? Not so…if you are fair, then opt for darker shades of yellow and you may be pleasantly surprised that it won’t wash you out. Don’t be afraid to try out all different shades to see what works best for you.

How to Match Your Shirt and Tie OMIRU (read full article)

Generally, a tie should either totally match the shirt, like when you buy those tie/shirt combo’s at Kmart, or it shouldn’t match at all.  I most often go with light pink, light blue or white…the safe route. 

My design partner, Will, is a bit more risqué with his tie/shirt combos.  Truthfully, though, I really can’t lay down any hard and fast rules, since it all depends on what the wearer is capable of pulling off.  And if you can match a patterned shirt with a patterned tie, you’re doing something right!
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Win a pair of diamond earrings!MY FASHION LIFE (read full article)

Another great giveaway especially for you! The wonderful people at ice.com are offering My Fashion Life readers the chance to win a gorgeous pair of diamond earrings.

With its elegant design these 1/4 Carat 3 Stone Diamond 14K White Gold Leverback Earrings, $250 are perfect for adding that extra sparkle!