Paula Molino's Fashion Fix - Spring 2006 Newsletter

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Spring '06 is alive with color. Inspirations from Mexico make turquoise, coral and other bright colors perfect for a day in the sun. Designers are reeling in colorful catches as motifs from oceanic life - seahorses, fish and shells are popping up on everything from clothing to accessories. Sapphire blue, aqua marine, blue topaz and turquoise stand alone or are combined to accent jewelry to handbags.

Another direction for spring is global influences from Africa and India. Fabrics consist of leafy floral prints and abstract tribal motifs. Materials such as wood and bone are mixed with gems. Chunky earrings and layered necklaces add to the exotic look.

Dresses are back in vogue and have all the charm of yester-year. Feminine and fun, they relive our girlhood dreams. Romantic styles flow with a 40's vibe, full skirts swirl from the 50's and shirtdresses "a la June Cleaver" give a nod to the 60's taking these classic styles to a new level. ■

Paula Molino

Metallic handbags create a spark in the daytime - from casual to dressy. This bold statement takes center stage, so minimize other accessories.

This season - buy a new waist cincher. Belts shape up a wardrobe plus give your waistline a new dimension. Skinny belts work well with tailored pants. Wide belts give a sporty flair to dresses. Pair belts in contrast colors to shoes and bags.

Khaki pants and a lavender cotton blouse layered beneath a denim jacket is the perfect outfit for the casual office.

Building a wardrobe is like building a house - start with a foundation and build up from there. Foundations pieces (the basics) offer greater versatility with their mixing and matching capabilities, have staying power (over fads) and can make you look pulled together with little effort. Having basic items doesn't have to mean boring. Add excitement by layering on colors and styles of the season that are flattering (those basic black pants with a jazzy aqua print blouse and colorful shoes).

These items are essentials in your wardrobe 365 days of the year.

Khaki/chino twill pants - Khakis are a great staple that are comfortable, polished and a step up from jeans. They look great year round with a sweater, blouse or t-shirt. Choose traditional khaki color, stone, olive or black.

Black pants - A must-have wardrobe staple to be dressed up or down depending upon the top. Pair with a

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