

this may help breath some new life into that existing piece that is hanging in your closet and just dying to be worn! Or consider buying a new ‘nude’ (perhaps one with a shimmery finish) to layer with it…. If you do find yourself feeling a bit ‘drained’ in a nude top or bottom you already own and love (guilty as charged) simply adding a dash of a color you know you look great in can help… thank goodness scarves, statement necklaces and chunky earrings are so in fashion right now as they can be a lifesaver in cases like this. Her gold jewelry, pure white jeans and coral colored makeup balance her out.
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While the girl on the right’s beautiful darker skin tone is super pretty in a nude that has a peachier finish. Notice how the girl on the left has on a pinker- tone nude, the grayish/silver shirt, rosy makeup and darker khaki shorts balances out her coloring. Otherwise it’s best to balance out nude colors with like (other nudes) or unlike (bright or saturated) colors. A shimmer effect (like a metallic) is the best bet to keeping nudes from going ‘drab’ when not surrounded by other colors. That’s why they all look so fantastic in monochromatic versions of these shades. The starlet’s dresses above all have a sparkly finish. Keep in mind that the layering and the varying of textures can make these colors the most exciting. (Preferably in a mirror with the best day-lighting possible, please). So before you spend one pale penny, make sure to test-drive a few different shades in the dressing room to determine which one is your personal best.

Depending on your hair, eye and skin color certain pales will flatter while others have you looking all washed up. Yet anyone who loves these sexy pale tones can tell you, it’s not always easy getting it right. I always say you can gauge the strength of an upcoming color trend by how many stars begin wearing it during the winter award season- looks like this one’s a keeper! A bevy of glamorous starlets rocked the look at this year’s Oscars ceremony.
