Camouflage, sadomasochistic bondage wear, khaki, epaulets, brass buttons. From Gatsby to Twiggy, the looks are all period. Look for trimmings, maribou, feathers. Think sex and the city. Jil Sander, Ellen Tracy, Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta, and everyone else.
Color gives a lighter look in shirts, shorts, skirts and pants.
Supermodels are lopping off their long, luxurious locks in favor of clean, cropped shapes with movable texture. Meg Ryan - appears to be the ubiquitous statement, yet retro looks from the 40's through the 70's are ideal for the woman who loves classic with a sexy twist. The one constant that stands out and insists on being recognized is the ability to create multiple looks from a single shape. Women demand this flexibility as their lives become more complex. The ability to quickly change one's look from corporate dynamo to decadent diva is the beauty equivalent of using a food processor instead of chopping and dicing.