25 | Thursday, May 1, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Warm weather fashion forecast is black and white mixed with brights Each season the runways help dictate which fashions will dominate stores across the country, and the following are some beauty and fashion trends to expect this spring and summer. Splashes of orange Orange is a vibrant hue poised to take the season by storm. Evoking feelings of warmth and sunshine, orange is an unexpected and bold colour choice. Daring women can don head-to-toe orange and really make a splash. However, there are some more subtle ways to don orange this season, including adding a pop of this vibrant colour to shoes or belts. If the runways were any indication, orange makeup also gures to be popular this summer. An orange lip and a peachy eye atter many skin types. Such coral colours are reminiscent of tropical, coral backdrops, making them perfect for summers by the shore. Black-and-white domination Pairing crisp black and white will forever be a fashion staple. This combination continues to be a strong contender for spring/summer 2014 fashion. Avoid looking like the wait staff at a local restaurant by matching black with white in unique ways. Another way to make black and white more unique is to play with texture. A black top over a willowy white skirt is ever-popular. Mix black leather with white lace, and vice versa, for a style that is daring but sweet at the same time. Black-and-white stripes remain popular, and colour-blocking can be used to hide gure aws and draw attention to more attering areas of the body. Adding pops of pastel with black and white is another popular trend for the season, particularly tints of blush and mint. Ethereal faces Few people want to feel burdened by their makeup regimen on warm days. Summer is a season for bare faces, so women looking to enhance their features without drowning them out will appreciate some of the ethereal trends that have emerged this season. White, shimmery eye shadow provides just a hint of glamour. White eyeliner and shadow can open up deep-set eyes or help small eyes appear larger. Continued on page 27 You've Got A Friend In Fashion I Pilgrams Way Established 1989 | 1131 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville | 905.827.2271 | Open 7 Days A Week Speers Rd. 4th Line WATCH US WOMEN N. Service Rd. QEW Nothinghill Gate magine shopping with a friend who knows how to choose clothes that make you look fabulous. She knows precisely where to find what you should wear. She's an expert in bra and undergarment fitting and a great boost to your self-image. For women over 40, that friend can be found at Watch Us Women where customers are treated like friends by the knowledgeable and helpful staff. They know that women want to look great at any age and have the fashion savvy skills to create a look that works with any body shape or size. With no-pressure or commissions customers know that the Karen Nano, Owner & Kim Carter, Manager Fashion Consultants: Kim, Marlene, Dianne & Suzanne purchases they walk out with suit their needs and body. "What is most important to us is for woman to leave the store feeling fantastic," says Watch Us Women owner Karen Nano. "We want them to feel like they are being taken care of by a friend." The mature woman wants to defy her age and that can be achieved with the right wardrobe. This doesn't mean dressing like her daughter, Karen advises. It means knowing what to wear and what not to wear and that's where the professionals at Watch Us Women step up to the fashion plate. "It's all about the service. We know the clothing we carry and we know what looks good on women over 40," she says. The selection ranges from sizes 2 to 20, including petite size pants. Karen is enthused about a new line of stylish and easy-to-wear jersey from Sympli. Fashions by designers Joseph Ribkoff and Frank Lyman are also featured at the store along with Tribal and Not Your Daughter's Jeans. "We are here to guide our customers, to help find that perfect fitting outfit, that perfect fitting dress. We have a dress to flatter any body shape; we have a dress for everybody!" Professional bra fitting is a premier service at Watch Us Women. A properly fitted bra is the starting point for a well-dressed woman. Staff guides customers to find a bra that flatters their figure and feels comfortable. To smooth and contour the body, Watch Us Women has a selection of Body Wrap Shapewear. These foundation garments are more comfortable and less restrictive than other lines. The fabric breathes, it's not uncomfortably tight and doesn't slip down. Karen knows from her experience that the older women get, the more they demand comfort but not at the expense of looking up-to-date with the fashion scene. Karen, along with store manager Kim Carter and the staff (Kim, Marlene, Dianne and Suzanne) are all ready to be that fashion friend, whose advice customers trust and value. "You've got a friend at Watch Us Women."