Welcome to the Fall & Winter edition of the Dream Views blog. Here I hope to inspire you with some of the info I have gleaned from studying some of my favourite art, designers, influencers, magazines, books, and life lessons. Let's enjoy this journey together.
I recently read that the world is becoming less colourful. The majority of cars are now grey, black, or white. Our homes are mostly neutral colours. People's closets are full of black and neutrals. Although safe, I find this all kind of sad. Fortunately, florals and bold colours are still hanging in there for the more adventurous and as accents for the rest. All the colours above are from the Fall & Winter designs and runways. Earthy textures and colours are popular as well as some ocean themes. Dark jewel tones create elegance and pale pastels invoke nostalgia. Chartreuse (yellowish-green) is heavily used on the runways, as well as flattering blues and calming neutrals. For a more youthful, joyful look, tangerine and cherry reds are injected into the mix. There is lots of texture, abstract art, floral silhouettes, bold patterns, and graphics. They even use blurred and upholstery florals! It seems as though just about anything goes. Pops of our favourite colours can instantly elevate our mood and brighten up an otherwise dull room. This is especially important to note as we start spending more time indoors. Personalize a bit and surround yourself with what brings you joy. Whether it is clothing or home decor, we all can use a little pick me up as the days shorten and the autumn chill sets in.
Dream Views Fashions
Colour blocks and head to toe colour continue to be very popular. They can provide a slimming, elongated look. With the cooler fall temperatures coming, warming velvets and comfy, sporty casuals are back. Oversized warm sweaters, cardigans, ponchos, and blazers complete the looks for fall. Infinity or tube scarves can help with the morning or evening chill. These foundational pieces can help you stretch your summer wardrobe into the new season.
For something a little dressier, consider a reversible dress. The double layers makes it flowy, warmer, and cozy. It has art on one side and black on the other. The perfect little black dress. You can wear it 4 ways. Art showing, black showing, V-neck in front, or V-neck in back. Change it up for any occasion or just what suits your mood. So versatile! Add a scarf or cardigan for added colour and warmth.
As you get into more knitted fabrics for fall, you need to pay more attention to fabric care. Knitted fabrics can be prone to pilling when rubbed or washed with lint producing materials. Always wash inside out with like materials. Gentle cycle or hand washing is best in luke warm to cool water. Always hang to dry. For a complete rundown on care for knits, check out some of my favourite articles here:
Whether you're taking early morning walks, hitting the gym again, or just lounging around in the house, active wear continues to be the go to for comfort and sustainability. We all like to do what we can to help the environment. Many of the leading athletic brands, like Avenue Athletica, Bermuda Sands, as well as popular
women's wear brands like Guess, Le Galeriste, and Joseph Ribokff, are using Repreve sustainable materials. REPREVE is a leading global textile solutions company making the most trusted, branded performance fibre. They make fibres from recycled ocean bound plastics and plastic bottles. The process embeds properties like moisture wicking, adaptive temperature, water repellent, wrinkle resistance, and more at the fiber level. Look for Repreve materials for reliable,
durable quality.
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I love the crisp morning air and change of colours in the fall. Beauty is everywhere. Whether you are into brisk walks, nature photography, or just taking in the last days of patio weather, let's get out there and enjoy!
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