Fashion - SUITed for Spring

Spring has arrived. We want color, we want texture, we want simplicity. How do we get it all? The suit.

Throwing together matching separates makes for a speedy put together on hectic mornings and leaves you looking polished. The looks this spring have rich colors, textures, and strong elements.

From Ann Taylor coordination cropped jackets and pants to The Row's velvet jacket and pants, suits are popping up all over. Underneath the jackets are printed shirts with colors, simple white-collared shirts, or bold print t-shirts. It's up to you.

Once the weather warms up, you can trade the jacket for a sleeveless vest and some chunky accessories to punch up your look.

Have a great time experimenting with this effortless but polished look.

Yours in Style,
Coco Blackwell.

Coco Out and About

I've been out and about in the shops of Tacoma looking for a new outfit for Spring! And I found one at Megs n Mo on Proctor.
My main focus was finding THE piece for my Spring wardrobe. This pink skirt is IT! Last week I posted on the top ten trends for spring. This skirt fit three of them: a statement skirt; bright/neon colors; and geometric pattern. I was thrilled to find it.
In addition, the shirt underneath has a great pattern on it. The jacket serves well for those cool mornings and evenings, but when it comes off the outfit rocks on!
What items are you looking to add to your Spring wardrobe?  So many things to look for! So much fun! Grab a friend and let me know what you find.
Happy Styling,
Coco Blackwell

Inspiration in Print ... on Paper!

When I got home from work the other day, a gigantic magazine caught my eye on the coffee table. "Ooh, what's that"? I asked Cory. "Want me to recycle it so you don't get tempted"? he asked. "No way, I want to go to there"! I said in my best Tina Fey. He, of course, thought it would give me heartache to see the all the amazing things that are so NOT happening budget wise! But for me it was "work". I had to pinch myself upon realizing as a hairdresser, it is part of my job to stay abreast of current trends. My favorite way is to get completely lost in a magazine. AND as much as I love what the internet has to offer, I will always love print ... on paper! I prefer a magazine to a screen, a book to a kindle, a journal to a keyboard; I truly love paper! So imagine my thrill at seeing the magazine on my coffee table was the first ever issue of style.com/print. I love the website for the most current information on fashion shows, models, designers, parties ... a fashionista's encyclopedia! I felt honored to be included in the distribution for the maiden issue. It did not disappoint, packed full of inspiration, top 10 lists and swoon worthy images from fashion's finest. The daymakers at Embellish are planning a Spring 2012 trends meeting and this beautiful magazine will be key in helping us! Meanwhile I will bring it to the salon for all to see or you can order your own copy here. Come see quick before we cut into it! xoxo-Eleanor