the it lists – fashion & trend blog

Fall/Winter is usually when we reach towards our staple black, navy or brown wool coats to brave the cold – but stop! This winter we have said bye-bye to black coats.  (And any other dark neutral color)

Color has been infused into our outerwear and thank goodness for it!  Dare you to find a black coat without it’s fruity colored counterpart lurking nearby.  Belted and found in bright fuchsia, yellow, green, orange – think fruit basket colors!

I’ve always loved the structure of ‘Andrew Marc‘ outerwear and he is right on-trend with this gorgeous teal version of the bright coat.

How to wear it?  Let it be your statement and don’t compete with it.  Keep bright colors to outerwear and leave the rest of your outfit neutral – black, navy and beige underneath highlight these coats best.  Keep belt tied tight to cinch the waist and your scarves and gloves are best also neutral.  Come across a fabulous 3/4 sleeve version? – why not pair with a killer pair of elbow length gloves.

Winter is depressing enough as it is so why not be bright and fabulous throughout it?

The makers of Square One Vodka at Singular Spirits asked themselves “why not create a luxury spirit that leaves a light footprint on the earth yet makes a big splash [so to speak] among cocktail cognoscenti.”

Not only is this the 1st eco-friendly new vodka, but this is also a company promoting a modern platform of being a social and socially responsible company.  Their website opening pages offers a blog on green happenings.  

Square One is organic because it started from square one which is the most natural ingredients; a concept heisted from the community of inspiration of organic farmers markets.  The concept is green, the product itself is as natural as you can get and the packaging makes this product full circle the best “it” guilt free legal pleasure in the environment’s atmosphere this month.

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer.

Pick a color any color, as long as it’s green (or grey).

The Color Marketing Group Conference was recently held in Tampa. For 40 years these color afficianatos have been meeting and dissecting color trends – predicting what we will see on phones to frocks, and cars and carpets.

Because of its environmental roots green will continue to be the eco-signature leading color trends for 2008. Traditional muted shades for background neutrals, brighter leafy green and citrus shade for vibrant accents.

And if you are really paying attention to “the color” of this season (and next) – Grey. You’ll notice it’s not the usual mix of black and white, but rather complex and soft. There are deeper greens and browns in our new greys. It’s also a reason why green goes so nicely with them.