Monday, June 21, 2010

Ombre

The gradual color gradation from dark to light, or from one color to another, is called ombré. This technique has been seeing a revival in the past few years and now it is being used by mainstream labels. Fashionistas can find shoes, clothing, accessories and bags in ombré.

BCBG Striped Ombre Poncho


BCBG Striped Ombre Poncho, $138.60


BCBG Front Draped Printed Top


BCBG Front Draped Printed Top, $110.60


Fendi Mahogany Ombre Zucchino Small Boston Bag


Fendi Mahogany Ombre Zucchino Small Boston Bag, $668 from Blue Fly


Jessica Simpson Marsha Heels in Ruby


Jessica Simpson Marsha Heels in Ruby, $57.39 from Heels.com


Some people are even ombré-ing their hair! If you are daring enough to do this, you can go more subtle starting with a natural darker color at your roots and moving toward the lighter color at the ends. You can go even more bold with platinum blond at your roots and go to black at the end! Some people, ok models, have even used this technique to add light pink or purple to their hair.


Ombre Hair


Tommy Ton/jakeandjil.com


Even guys can get in on the ombré trend. If your guy isn't too into fashion, point him to ombré pieces that don't vary in color too much. This way he can get using to wearing something considered trendy before jumping into something more fashion forward.

Diesel Koland Ombre Sweater

Diesel Koland Ombre Sweater, $88 from Blue Fly


Diesel Arkroyal Board Shorts


Diesel Arkroyal Board Shorts, $59 from Blue Fly


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