Fashion
Ask A Stylist: Spring Style In January
01.23.14
By Leslie Christen
Question: Traditionally I like to dress for the season, but with the weather being so hot lately I just can't bring myself to wear coats, sweaters and pants. What are some items trending for Spring that I can wear right now?
Answer: Warm styles are arriving daily to our favorite local boutiques and even though we still haven't been able to wear our Winter clothes, now seems like a great time to talk about Spring. Forget about the florals, pastels and Brenton stripe standards; here are some fundamental pieces you'll need to add to your wardrobe.
Black & White: Seen everywhere last fall, this carry over trend is more of an un-trend because it's a classic combination that will always have a place in fashion.
Athleticism: An athletic aesthetic clearly took over this Spring's runways; most notably: baseball caps, tennis-inspired dresses and varsity jackets. Wear them separate or all together sporty.
Metallics: Glamorous gold and shiny silvers add a touch of luxe to this season's metallics and are a great neutral; so try adding some subtle touches to an outfit like gold sandals or a silver handbag, you can't go wrong!
Simple Sheaths: Trust me when I say that slinky, about to slip off the shoulder slip dresses, that were a closet staple back in the nineties are going to be back with a vengeance. Dress them down by adding a denim jacket and some sneakers or glam them up with killer heels and a slick back hairstyle.
Crop Tops: For the bravest of gals, but being seen everywhere from the runways to street style. Do you dare bare? With the right proportions and just a slight showing of the skin this style can be tres chic!
Leslie Christen writes "Wear to Where" for pacific-creative.digital each week. She is the owner of Leslie Christen | LifeStyling a business that specializes in personal shopping, fashion styling, closet edits and organization. For tips on What to Wear and Where to Buy view her website at LeslieChristen.com and contact her at Style@LeslieChristen.com
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Anaheim’s Downtown Sounds
01.23.14
The revitalized Downtown Anaheim District at Center Street kicks off a homegrown musical experience Friday from 7 to 10 pm. with a special concert featuring the Chapman Stick in the Good Food Hall presented by Free Hands Academy.
On hand will be Emmet Chapman, the inventor of the Chapman Stick, a type of guitar with ten or twelve individually tuned strings used to play bass lines, melody lines, and chords, as well as recognized great stick musicians: Steve Adelson, Tom Griesgraber, Gene Perry, Rob Martino and guest artist Gina Ferrera performing an evening of eclectic music. Brother Yusef will play his organic, deep-fried, backfatt blues on Farmers Park.
And on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. DJ Lexakhan will spin vinyls in Good Food Hall, with Allensworth, a five-piece rocking band playing SoCal feel good music on Farmers Park.
Good Food Hall is at 201 W. Center Street Promenade in Anaheim; and Farmers Park is at 400 S. Anaheim Blvd., in Anaheim.
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