'The Enticing World of Colors'

Shopping for fall and winter is an exciting experience. Magazines are filled with color and fashion trends, and new styles come into the market. The color palate of fall and winter, 2009 gravitates towards sober tones. The coming year's assortment offers nuanced hues, providing more opportunity for creativity, along with unexpected color combinations. It holds dark hues such as earthy greens of algae and mud, rich browns, bright shades of mauve, and, volcanic blazes of violet and lava. Designers are preparing themselves for the bold colors, with an optimistic hope that it will be what the customer desires. Fall/Winter 2009: Fall '08 witnessed purple and blue rising to the forefront of fashion. Forthcoming winter's palette has a mix and match of lighter and darker shades, with the former dominating the season. Colors are firmly in accord with nature. Darker shades of almost black and deep purple add a dramatic effect, while soft neutrals show a mysterious, feminine mood, mingling futurism and fantasy. Classic Black: 'Black is back' in a big way. A popular color in fashion, ever stylish, and never out of trend. It has always topped the color trends, and 2009 is not an exception. Black appeals alone and also when supplemented with neutrals or combined with dark hues of red and sapphire blue, or with prints. Black and white combinations will be in fad making the garments to look peppy and sharp, Whites will be soft and flattering with their creamy cast. Cool Lilac: Lilac is a beautiful color that elevates and gives a feminine appearance. This pale hue offers an iridescent view in the winter sun giving a sensual experience. Supplementing shades of wine purple with a hint of red to violet purple and pastels of delicate lilac will be in fad. Beige Tint: Beige, the yellowish cream color has its share in the forthcoming winter palette. This icy snow pastel is for those who are light minded and young at heart. Hues of fresh marmalade and almond biscotti along with stripes and check patterns give an ultimate sophisticated urban style. Dresses in grayish tan will portray their shades under the frosty dew. Earthy Green: Saturated winter green, clay and earthy neutrals with novel textures. From rich and textured olives to jewel-tone emerald green, many types of attire can be seen in this luxurious color. A preferred shade of green paired with black will be a perfect combination for the fall sophistication.