Are you ready for Spring?!

I sat down with Allegra Johnson contributor of Urban Media Today and talked about Spring Cleaning your Wardrobe...Check it out on http://urbanmediatoday.com/feature-story.html

Spring Fashion Trends

Spring has sprung and it’s time to spring clean your wardrobe.  When it comes to fashion and style spring is one of the best seasons to experiment with colors and textures.  Bright colors, patterns and layering ruled the runways this year. 

Takiya Lance, personal stylist and owner of Phasionlab has some tips and trade secrets on some of this season’s hottest trends.  UrbanMediaToday’s Allegra Johnson spoke with Lance on how “real people” can take looks straight off the runway and into their closets.  And if you ever wanted to know how to tell a friend they don’t look so hot, Lance has an answer for that too. 

Allegra Johnson:  It's spring, how do you spring clean your closet?  What things should you keep for the spring and what should you toss?

Takiya Lance:  When spring cleaning, ask yourself one simple question, would I purchase and wear any of these garments right now? Hold onto your classics, a cardigan, white crisp button down shirt, pencil skirt, attire that will add versatility to your wardrobe and toss items that you are keeping for when "I can fit into it again".

AJ:  What are some of the hottest trends this spring?

TL:  This spring, designers offered lessons in geometry; pairing defined lines and lots of color.  Think of it as an upgrade to color blocking, we also saw lots of tribal and flowered patterns and pieces

AJ:  Can everybody wear every trend?  Neon colors are cute for young people who shop in the juniors department but how can you translate some of those trends for adults?

TL:  No, every trend is NOT for everyone.  For adults we must be wise when adding bright colors into our wardrobe.  Accent with bold colors, instead of making it your focal piece.  Know what your limits are, and let the colors POP as an added bonus to your fashion ensemble. 

AJ:  At Phasionlab you provide personal shopping, organization and personal styling.  As a stylist what do you do for your clients that they can't do for themselves?

TL:  Phasionlab offers knowledge, professional guidance, and experience.  We are not out to change who you are, but to outfit your life where you are.  Offering our clients recommendations based on what will compliment their personal style while staying within their budgets.

AJ:   How do you tell a friend or co-worker that you think they need to spruce up their wardrobe or look?

TL:  (You can say) We should go shopping sometimes LOL!! Seriously speaking though, from past experiences when I've given suggestions to co-workers or friends more often than not  they will heed to it and become more conscience of their attire and personal style.

AJ:  Why is so important that you feel confident in your clothing, no matter what style or trend you are wearing?

TL:  To me being confident in your choice of clothing no matter the style or trend screams "The World is My Catwalk", now being over confident can sometimes look as if you've missed the mark in its entirety.  Simplicity is the best form of showing off your personal style.  Try it!

AJ:  What is the one thing that every woman should have in her closet?  And what about the men?  What is the one thing every man should have in his wardrobe?

TL:  The one thing every woman should have, a "LBD"-Little Black Dress and while we all know it doesn't have to be black per se it should be the dress that can be worn for just about any occasion .  The necessary piece for men has by far become a sports coat.  Some businesses are making it a mandatory garment in order to even patronize their establishments. 

Now that Spring has sprung and somewhat disappeared in the Western Pa region, we all have time to "gear up" for the beautiful weather ahead and embrace it.  If you should need assistance with your wardrobe/Spring cleaning Phasionlab is currently offering 20% off! Contact Phasionlab  @ (412)425-4306 Twitter@Phasionlab

"After the RAINN"

A week ago today, Pittsburgh got to experience an event that was a step above the ordinary, "EnHergy 4 RAINN". Presented by Phasionlab, sponsored by Front Row Monthly, Clique Vodka, Carl Van Clothing, Ashley Nyack of N Mi' Klozet Fashion Design/Styling House, The Steelers Organization, Sewickley Gallery and Frame Shop, Media Kings, Creative Candy Concepts, Julie Smith-An Independent Stylist of Stella & Dot, Sewickley Spa, Fahrenheit 212 Salon, The Content Factory, Pilar Freeman-MUA, Courtney Holdrieth-MUA, Ashtyn Marino-MUA, and hosted by Comedian J.Russ. It was an evening of live art, fashion and food, three of my favorite things all wrapped into one extraordinary evening.

The live artist Dave Calfo & Brett C. Wormsley were superb and brought the "unexpected" to the event. There were so many wonderful artist involved and I appreciate everyone's donation, D.S Kinsel, Keith Bloom II, Alisha Wormsley, and Sarah Zeffiro. Thank you dolls & gents, I couldn't have asked for a better group of individuals to work with.

It's been a week of recuperating and boy was I exhausted. However I'd like to publicly Thank EVERYONE involved with the show, and share with you some of my favorite snap shots of the event, some photos were taken by Barry Felix, and more can be found on Facebook.com/FrontRowMonthly. Be on the look out for more fabulous events hosted by Phasionlab, as this was only the beginning of many more things to come.

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Until Next Time,
"Choose Phasion, Not Fads"©
-KIA