 | Kim McIntosh, a former graduate of Xenon Int'l. School of Hair Design serves as the school’s Director and is a shareholder in the business. She holds a Cosmetology, Esthetics and Instructor's license in Kansas and Nebraska. She has worked behind the chair and managed some of the most prominent salons in the Wichita area. As an educator, her primary goal has been to provide the beauty industry with successful licensed professionals. Having served in the past as Second Vice-President on the Board of Directors for the National Cosmetology Association of Kansas, Kim is currently a Director on the national board for the American Association of Cosmetology Schools. You may contact Kim at (316) 943-5516. |
Beauty & Fashion
2003-10-01 11:35:00
What are the fall fashion trends?
ANSWER: Your licensed salon professional will be able to tell you what the latest fashion trends are for this season. Salon professionals keep up with trends through continuing education and trade publications. When researching trends, remember, it is important for you to adapt the trends you like and throw out what you don't like. Your taste and personality should dictate your style, not the trends. Let's talk new clothing, hair and cosmetic trends for Fall/Winter 2003. Fall Fashion and cosmetic looks have taken on a wide range of possibilities for this season due to recent global uncertainty. An influence from days gone by is popular today. Hollywood glamour prevails, and for those on the more cautious side, casual-looking styles are in. For both sides it is a look that is feminine and wearable. Fashion trends must be functional due to the many roles American women play today. Hectic, fast-paced living requires fashionable looks each season that offer effortless style. If you have Hollywood style, you have drama. Fall 2003 is about reinventing classic, popular styles. Think movie and rock stars for inspiration. Played up feminine curves are hot this season, like Marilyn Monroe. The classical and elegant style of Jackie Kennedy is making a comeback. Colors are bright and bold with a mix of flirtation. However, Hollywood star appeal is not for everyone. Fashion designers are re-creating a more comfortable dress code for more of a casual look. Think comfort mixed with sporty for another option in dressing this fall. Separates and wardrobe basics are the main ingredient for creating this effortless, chic look. Women of all ages should feel beautiful, confident and self-assured… all it takes is a little work and a renewed sense of fun. Take advantage of your well-defined tastes. Play up your assets and look great!Top Clothing Trends for Fall/Winter 2003:·Exotic bags and bold, colorful accessories ·Statement boots and hats ·Little fur jackets, one piece of leather at a time·Gloves, gloves with everything ·White shirt is the multi-tasker for days, evenings and weekends·Skinny pants·Oversized jackets·Something tweedy/"Menswear" on Woman·Lingerie - boudoir inspired styles under jackets ·Nighttime glamour in gleaming satin and fluttering chiffonTop 10 Cosmetic Elements to Create Hollywood Glamour ·Flawless skin/ powdered complexion look·Well groomed brows·Bedroom eyes - false lashes and black eye liner·Shaded smothering brown eyes·Rosy cheeks·Frosted eye shadow is out of retirement ·Pouty, glossy lips·Nude pink or Red crimson lipstick·Dash of sparkles·Add a beauty markTop 10 Hair Trends·No more sleek straight hair ·Plenty of volume and movement, mess is sexier than fuss·Cascades of rumbled waves, ·Less structure, more versatile·Any length, boyish short, layered shag or bob, curly layers·Elegant up-do's for evenings ·Fun up-do's anytime, not just for evening·Shiny healthy hair·Any hair color, just color!·Rich fresh hair color
