Tips on Choosing Shoes/ Tips on Choosing a Handbag

Colors this year are calming muted tones, not super bright or washed out. Some popular colors this year include classic white and black, lily green, viola (light purple), melon (peachy orange), neutrals (tans) and just about every shade of BLUE!

For the Full Scoop on COLOR try the Spring 2006 PANTONE Fashion Color Report/ Premier Vision Fall/Winter 2006/'07

Stylish Fabrics for this year include:

• Brocade
• Linen
• Silk
• Embroidered pieces
• Crocheted pieces
• Scarf prints

Quick and Easy Fashion Updates

• PANT SUITS are Back
• Shirt Dresses
• Cropped pants of varying length
• Culottes
• Cardigans and Shrugs
• White oxford shirts
• Feminine frilly blouses
• Blouses with cap sleeves and rounded collars
• Vests
• Roomier jeans and Skinny jeans


• WEDGE SHOES (a must have this Spring/Summer); Wedge Thongs, Wedge Sandals
• Brocade or Embroidered Shoes
• BOOTS (another must); ankle, knee high, equestrian, wedge and WESTERN
• Ankle Booties

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Handbags and Accessories

• Large Tote Bags
• CrossBody Handbags
• Brocade, Lace, Embroidered Purses
• Studded, Mesh or Sequin Purses
• Bright Handbags
• Cinch Handbags
• Metallic, Embellished Handbags
• Croc, Python Handbags and Shoes (faux is always an option)

• Lockets
• Charm Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings
• Long Multi-stand Necklaces
• Gemstone Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings
• Stiletto Earrings (hang straight down)
• Swarovski Crystal Earrings
• Big Rings
• Long gemstone and chain necklaces
• Multi Strand Chains and Pearl Necklaces
• Beaded, Gemstone Necklaces
• Hoop Earrings
• Bangles (where many at a time);Gold, Silver, Wood, Gemstone
• satin ribbon belts
• Wide belts with big buckles
• Chain link belts
• Wide weave belts

If you found our tips on Fashion Style for 2006 helpful, try more of our advice.