Dashikis from gonuyu

Dashikis have become a fashion favorite for Spring and Summer. Dashikis are cotton tribal traditional prints in a variety of colors. Gonuyu has traditional Dashikis that can be worn as a dress or tunic. They are one size and very comfortable. Wear with a belt or loose. Gonuyu.com offers Dashiki hoodies as well as a crop top originals from Nuyu West Collection. Enjoy your Dashiki that can be worn for a wonderful leisure day or as a cover up at the pool or beach.

Geometrics

Take a closer look at trends in Black, White, and Blue. The prints begjn to tell a story. Geometric is a theme for Summer 2015. Floral prints are on the scene with many paisley, antique traditional floral and abstract. The theme of geometry has surfaced as fresh and fashionable. The line is back! Stripes, Squares and Abstract simulations of the line are prominent. The dress with the floral appliques are presented in a color blocking theme portraying a geometrics giving beautiful attention to body shape. Wear mathematically abstract prints this summer. Have fun with geometric in Black, White, and Blue!

Blue, Black, and White

Making color choices ensures easy and fun shopping experiences. Today we are exploring accenting the wardrobe with a deep blue. This accent color is a cool tone. Black and white are oven paired with cool tones to accent these basic colors. A deep blue is a great accent color and is available in bottoms, tops and jackets in a variety of styles. Picture your lifestyle and the clothes that you love to wear. Find the clothing from last Spring and Summer and select pieces that can go into these color combinations. Now what are you missing? Dresses, blouses, skirts, or pants? Create your shopping list. Okay, lunch and cocktails with a bit of shopping is more fun when you know what you need.

Lots of Blue

Spring and Summer 2015 color trends introduced cobalt blue in cottons and sheers. The top designers created multiple garments for every woman who wants to refresh their wardrobe this season. Color is a great way of updating your closet and creating a travel wardrobe that is in for the season. There are seasons when your favorite color is just not available and if it is Deep Blue, you are in luck this season. From the oceanic themes to dark and lovely, Blue is everywhere. Accessories, shoes and nails are an extension of the Blue fashion trend. Nails by Susana Donado in Los Angeles give an extra hint of a well put together lady. (@highonlaxquer Creating a wardrobe with black and white as a basic could surely include this deep blue. Enjoy the blue seasons!

Summer White Dressing

Summer white dresses are important every year. This season it is a phenomenon that most wardrobes will have a white dress. White is romantic, white is pure, white is a significant tint that repels the sun. A white dress is the sophistication of the day as black is the sophistication of the evening. White is a fashion color this season that mixes with trouser and skirts. White is in outerwear and accessories. Textures are varied. White cottons are the most prominent dresses as well as the most comfortable this season.

White Dresses

White, Short, Lace is the most popular dress for this summer 2015 season. The white dress is an important wardrobe piece. It is the opposite of the Black Dress. It signifies a special occasion or if worn casually, an innocent, feminine natural outing. White is worn mostly in the daytime or early evening and seldom at night. Bohemian looks are combined with lace dresses with accents on jewelry, hats and accessories. Again silver, pearls and contrast gems are popular when wearing lace dresses. The most popular styles are short and fitted.

Black and White

The Black and White wardrobe is a Spring and Summer basic. This season the textiles change the look of a typical Black and White Wardrobe. Interesting lace , polka dots in various sizes, and accessories will make the difference in your seasonal wardrobe for 2015. Nail Salons hire nail artist like #Susana Donado @highonlaxquer to create nail designs for your outfit and wardrobe

The total image you project is influenced by your lifestyle including work and social. Basic colors are important as they define the most comfortable shoes you will wear for the season, the most common purse you will use, outerwear, and jewelry. Most often silver or white gold is worn with Black and White. Pearls are making a come back. Pearls are seen long and short as well as earring studs and dangles. Where there is lace, there are pearls and diamonds. Enjoy mixing and matching in Black and white. Include tops bottoms, shoes, nails, accessories.

Summer Resort and Travel

Summer resort and travel season is here. The "must have" packed in your wardrobe is a wonderful full non clinging dress and an easy comfortable oversized pant set. Summer sun is HOT! Covering up is a safe way to travel and adjust to the very hot sun. Multi prints are suggestive of an exotic adventure while light tone on tone outfits reflect the sun and give a sense of adventure. Jungle, cruise, beach, or touring vacations are easily wardrobed when you include essential loose fitting clothing for your travels. Enjoying a vacation is creating a wardrobe that can fit the activities and the sun. Add a big brim hat and sandals to create your ultimate look for your Summer travels.

Summer Cover-Ups

Traditional Cover UPS are continuing with fringe, cotton and rayon prints and solids.

This season there is more exposure of the skin. A sheer wrapped cover up is a new look for our summers. Hotel lobby and restaurants on the beach requiring proper attire has turned a blind eye to the sheer, lace, crocheted cover up. Beautiful swim wear is street wear in many tourist metropolises. I love mesh, netting fishing textiles as cover-ups in Summer Colors. I love the comfort and ease of a flowing full skirt or palazzo pant. Happy hours will be staging for beautiful people in swim wardrobes that elegantly express their lifestyles. Leisure pool parties will be accented by creatively designed swim suits and intentionally unique cover-ups. Consider your wardrobe lifestyle, colors, and image as you dive into swim wear extravaganza 2015.

Bell Bottoms

The 1970's introduced the bell bottom pant. Musicians and the hippie nation took it as a new fashion trend that expressed their non conventional personality. The bells are back with so much flavor and style that everyone can find a pair of bell bottom pants to fit their lifestyle. The traditional pant was worn in plaid, metallic and prints. Bell bottoms are available in denim, cotton prints, and see through fabrics such as lace and mesh. Enjoy this season of bells in many fabrics and colors.

I Wear Short Shorts!

Ladies! This summer promises to bring out the shorts again. Deciding to wear short shorts is for those who have the legs, thighs, an attitude. A great backside is an asset for shorts when the body is proportioned. Looking in a full length mirror will help you decide if short shorts this season is right for you. The fit will depend on your thighs. This summer short shorts are loose, Tight fitting shorts are out. The bikini short (not shown) is becoming popular for beach goers. This short has a higher waist with a bikini cut over the thighs. Trouser shorts are the most popular next to denim. Raggedy and Bleached denim shorts are popular giving a more bohemian look. The short suit is a great Spring and summer style. Considering your best assets will influence the style of shorts in your wardrobe. Remember short skirts are still the leading look for the summer!

The Pant , Hugging or Loose?

Loving some pants this season. Fashion is in transition, 70's and 80's influences. Lifestyle can determine what style pants you are going to wear. The event, the work environment, and your social climate contribute to the style of pant you may choose to wear most often. Pant legs are narrowed giving a slimmer and taller illusion to your figure. A taller image is projected when the style of the pant leg widens at the bottom. The loose pant is a great camouflage for legs, hips and tummies. This style is more popular because of its comfort and ease. Long and loose can also create an illusion of height. This style is an asset to a petite body type. Choosing to elongated the body with tone on tone, color matching the top to the bottom will also create a slim look for your figure. A light color top or a contrast to the pant creates balance. You may want to stretch your figure by wearing a closer fit and tone on tone tops and bottoms. You may want to deemphasize your height by contrasting color for more balance. The narrow pant is a more structured trouser or a bell bottom. The loose pant is a palazzo pant. Pants are popular in solid colors and lively prints. Prints are trendy and create the perfect illusion never telling on your figure.

Summer White and You?

Summer is here and we are looking forward to hot days. Wearing white is even more prominent this summer. You may want to wear an entire white outfit from head to toe, a blouse, a dress or a pant outfit. How will you decide what pieces to select to emphasize your best features. Lighter colors bring the eye there first! Creating balance with your figure is always the ultimate goal. Emphasize or de-emphasize attention as in the cut out lace at the waist with the full skirt. The cut out de- emphasizes the full skirt at the hips. The back belt emphasizes the waist bringing more attention to the uneven hemline. Tone on tone is a slimmer look than layering. The white lace top over the simple white skirt brings your eye to the details of the lace top. Light to dark or dark to light will give emphasis where the lighter piece is worn. The big blouse is a trend that is comfortable and can play a dual role, creating an illusion of a bustier figure and it can deemphasize a larger bust. In this image the short skirt is black giving a severe contrast and taking the pressure off the hips and tummy. Legs are shapely which gives a shorter skirt a great detail for legs as one of your best assets. The short skirt also elongated your body, so with a fuller top, not wanting to appear short or stocky, a shorter simple skirt can create balance. Wear White all summer with so many styles to choose from. Stand in front of a long mirror and have fun with what you see.

Summer White and You?

Summer is here and we are looking forward to hot days. Wearing white is even more prominent this summer. You may want to wear an entire white outfit from head to toe, a blouse, a dress or a pant outfit. How will you decide what pieces to select to emphasize your best features. Lighter colors bring the eye there first! Creating balance with your figure is always the ultimate goal. Emphasize or de-emphasize attention as in the cut out lace at the waist with the full skirt. The cut out de- emphasizes the full skirt at the hips. The back belt emphasizes the waist bringing more attention to the uneven hemline. Tone on tone is a slimmer look than layering. The white lace top over the simple white skirt brings your eye to the details of the lace top. Light to dark or dark to light will give emphasis where the lighter piece is worn. The big blouse is a trend that is comfortable and can play a dual role, creating an illusion of a bustier figure and it can deemphasize a larger bust. In this image the short skirt is black giving a severe contrast and taking the pressure off the hips and tummy. Legs are shapely which gives a shorter skirt a great detail for legs as one of your best assets. The short skirt also elongated your body, so with a fuller top, not wanting to appear short or stocky, a shorter simple skirt can create balance. Wear White all summer with so many styles to choose from. Stand in front of a long mirror and have fun with what you see.

Free Day Be You !

Today is a day that I feel free. Wear what you want to wear and don't give a thought to your figure and what accents are in the make up of your outfit. I have a few pieces that I buy because I need them on days like this. A day when the world is beautiful, satisfying, and enough. I am peaceful sitting on the veranda with a cup of tasty gourmet coffee. Enjoy your day. Wear a free dress to celebrate life. Be your best artisan and express yourself.

Attention to Detail

I love wearable art. Gonuyu.com has presented wearable art for over 35 years. Bohemian lady is a tradition among the unique style of clothing that is sold through the NUYU Boutique. Plan your wardrobe for the unique pieces of clothing. Today we are examining the accent of your outfit? Art is the focal point. Where is it placed and in what direction? This is a dress emphasizing hips. The lines of the color are horizontal and widen the hips. This dress slenderizes the waist. The pink flowers are above the waist at the bust. The neck is embellished with gold minimizing the bust and accenting the waist. The low neck gives skin, shoulders, arms and neck greater attention. Balance is your ultimate goal for any outfit you create. Use accessories to create vertical balance either with jewelry, scarf, shirt or jacket. Shoes in color tones matching the dress would also bring a balance to the image you want to present. Attention to detail enhancing your look with a unique bracelet or earrings can bring a phenomenal finish to wearable art.

Shoulders Rock !

Shoulders are so in this season! We often forget to consider our shoulders as an asset. Baring your shoulders. Is great for narrow and broad shoulders. I am a swimmer and had no idea as a teen how wonderful having straight broad shoulders could be. Today in fashion shoulders are a great asset. Your shoulders carry your fashion. In most instances they determine how a garment will hang on you. Baring your shoulders will bring attention to your skin. Beauty regiments are important when flaunting your skin. Halter and tie necks break up the prominence shoulders creating an illusion of a narrow shoulder. Bandeau tops lengthen and create a stronger shoulder image. One shoulder looks are extremely flattering to all body shapes and very popular in evening attire. Explore clothing that bares your shoulders. Ladies, shoulders rock!

Jewelry Enhances You

Jewelry is an accent to your outfit and can also highlight your best features. Face shapes should be balanced with the lines of the jewelry you select to wear. A heart shaped face may want to wear more rounded jewelry Long necks may want to highlight their neckline with chokers. Bulky necklaces take attention away from more unflattering body features. Jewelry brings attention to itself. Beautiful hands should be adorned with rings and bracelets. Beautiful ankles and feet can be adorned with ankle bracelets. Diamond studs can bring attention to shorter necks and short haircuts. The V-neck necklace will elongated your torso. The length of your necklace can determine the effect you want to present. Enjoy exploring jewelry choices. Find your best style and complete your outfits and your image.

Faces of Beauty

Your face is beautiful. Your body is beautiful. Choosing your body shape may have been difficult, but it is so much easier to choose the shape of your face. The most dominant shape is an oval. The importance of knowing what neckline is best for you is to create balance. The shape of your body and face will paint a picture of illusion. V- necks elongated and round necks shorten. When taking a mental picture of your face, examine the perimeter of your face and identify the shape of your face. Remember your hair is pulled back in choosing your face shape. Hairstyles can change the effect of your facial shape on your outfit. There are many things to consider when creating an outfit. Style, Color, Body Shape, Facial Shape and Neckline. The neckline participates in the created illusion of balance for your entire look. Examine the collage and find your shapes. Jot it down, just for reference. Enjoy learning about different necklines.

What Shape Am I ?

Looking in the mirror this morning, I realized that my shape may have decided to change a bit over the years. I am certainly not the awkward teen of my past and childbirth has altered the original shape, so I need to look in the mirror with minimum coverage and decide what I think my shape is. When I am honest about this I can truly begin to create a personal style that would be all mine. A few alterations on some existing clothes, give-a-ways on those things that never felt right anyway and finally new purchases to refresh your wardrobe. From the illustrations compare your shape that you see in the mirror. Take a photo or sketch a simple reminder and include in your pre- shopping folder. What is my best asset; my face, my neck, my chest, my hips, my back, my legs, my shoulders, my hands? Do I have a short waist or long waist? What are areas of my body that I may want to camouflage? Take a mental picture or a selfie and be sure to smile. You are beautiful just the way you are. Looking in the mirror is a process to enhance the gorgeous woman you already are!

March 2015 Spring Fashion Conversations

Thank you to our blog readers. March 2015 is our first month of conversations in style. It has been a pleasure talking to you. April 2015 will be exciting and encouraging. You will be invited to take a closer look at your figures. Make sure you have a long mirror and a positive outlook for evaluating your best assets.

Tribal tunic Cover-Up

Wow.. just saw this tribal tunic at the hotel pool during Spring Break in Las Vegas... So cute! Available at gonuyu.com.