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TREND ALERT! Here’s what’s in store for Spring/Summer 2015

Shopping & Style
Ask an Expert: Fashion Forward Thinking For The Season In Minnesota

March 31, 2015 7:00 AM

“Yellow, yellow, yellow will be shooting up like daffodils this spring,” says Sara Rogers, a top personal styles consultant in Minnesota. “The new season will bring many new styles and attractive attire in Culottes, Shirt Dresses and Polo Collars. Also look for gingham and suede to sweep the stores.” In addition to these trends, Ms. Rogers also sees a comeback of the things we liked to wear in the 70s. Read more about Sara’s seven picks for Spring 2015.

Sara Rogers
Trend Specialist
Mall of America
60 E. Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 883-8800
mallofamerica.com/trends
Style Expert/Wardrobe Consultant
www.www.sararogers.dev

As Minnesota’s most powerful stylist, Sara Rogers works by day as Mall of America’s Trend Specialist while maintaining national prominence with frequent guest appearances on national media. Never at rest, Sara offers a comprehensive personal styles consulting program open to any who seek anything from stunning red-carpet aura to simple self-assurance in personal wardrobe selection. Ms. Rogers regularly instills confidence in clients through image enhancement sessions, wardrobe seminars, personal shopping trips or even a “Shop Your Own Closet” consultation. Sara also helps students, interns and teenagers acquire wardrobe skills for life through a Young Adult Program. If you’re a shopping addict, then you may want to look into debetkort and kredittkort options to pay for your shopping trips. You can also try playing at casinos like CasinoDays on OutlookIndia.

Yellow

“One of the ‘it” colors for spring is lemon yellow. Although this happy hue may not be the best color for everyone to wear next to their face, the good news is this hue is being offered in a myriad of tones and hopefully one that will work for you. If not, and you’re drawn to it, consider infusing it into your wardrobe via a handbag or even shoes. It looks darn good with grey, khaki, or navy, and I love how it pops with black and white.”

Suede

“Suede, a fabrication normally associated with fall and winter, will have a major presence in stores this spring. It’s prized for its luxurious refinement, and this season it’s being featured in darling jackets, tops, dresses and skirts in bold colors such as red, green and blue, as well as honey tones. Experts agree it’s a good idea to take care of suede and investing in a protection spray, eraser and brush are the way to go.”

Fringe

“Fringe is the playful detail du jour that is making a statement on handbags, footwear, jackets, tops and skirts for day and also evening wear. Stylist tip: unless you’re going for a bohemian look remember a little bit of fringe goes a long way.”

Gingham

“Gingham is having a major moment in fashion. Singer Rihanna was spotted at a premiere wearing a pink gingham jacket and skirt from Altruzarra and two of my favorite American designers, Michael Kors and Diane Von Furstenberg, are also featuring it in their collections. It’s a great season for getting checked out, look for traditional and non-traditional styles including crop tops with skirts and dresses with slits.”

Culottes

“In music it’s all about that bass and in fashion it has mostly been about skinny leg pants and leggings. Well. if you’re ready to keep it moving there is another trend right option you can add into your mix. The wide leg cropped hem pants, aka culottes or gauchos, are showing up on fashion mavens far and wide. They look great with a variety of tops. You might even consider wearing them with the polo collar tee that’s been garnering a lot of attention for spring.”

70s

“What’s old is new again and the 1970s inspired flared and wide legs pants are showing no signs of slowing down. As a matter of fact, If Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week F/W 2015 is any indication, we’ll be sporting this look in the upcoming season as well.”

Shirtdresses

“Another leading trend for spring is the shirtdress. It’s available in fluid and belted styles and can be dressed up or down with booties, pumps, sandals or sneakers. Stylist tip: if your shirtdress comes with its own belt consider swapping it out for a different belt – it will instantly elevate the look.”

Robin Johnson was born in Annandale, Minn. and graduated from Richfield High School and then the University of Minnesota where he studied Political Science, Business and Industrial Relations. A writer for Examiner.com, he also consults with a variety of organizations and individuals helping them develop and grow. His work can be found at Examiner.com.

 

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Hard to Fit Sizes

Women will tell you, there are some sizes that just are tough to fit.  Whether you are tall, petite, or plus size, Trend Expert from Mall of America, Sara Rogers, shows us how to get the fit you are looking for. Check out the video here

I'm hanging out with the models in the green room at Twin Cities Live waiting for them to call us for our segment about Hard to Fit Sizes.
I’m hanging out with the models in the green room at Twin Cities Live waiting for them to call us for our segment about Hard to Fit Sizes.

These Women Over 50 Prove That Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number When It Comes To Style

Who runs the world? These foxy women over 50 do!

Recently, the fashion and beauty world has been realizing (finally) that they don’t need to feature 20-somethings in their ads to sell clothes and skin ointments.

Proof? Just check out Helen Mirren’s new commercial for L’Oreal Paris and Joan Didion’s bad-ass ad for Céline.

Not only are these ladies gorgeous but they have rad style, which rival (and even surpass) today’s young style stars.

So, without further ado, here are 25 women over 50 who prove that age ain’t nothing but a number (sing it, Aaliyah!) when it comes to fashion.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/02/10/women-over-50_n_6652942.html

Ask An Expert: 2014’s Trends With Staying Power

Sara Rogers is one of the more prominent local voices in the style industry, as national media and leading fashion organizations regularly seek out Sara for her views on fashion trends.

Sara Rogers
Mall of America Trend Specialist
Style Expert/Wardrobe Consultant
www.www.sararogers.dev
www.facebook.com
www.twitter.com

As Trend Specialist for national retailing leader Mall of America, Sara regularly instills confidence in clients who seek her services. Feel self-assured in Sara’s latest insights as she does what she is so good at, “Providing Wardrobe Skills for Life.”

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/top-lists/ask-an-expert-2014s-trends-with-staying-power/

The 7 Best Exercises for Women Who Wear Heels

There’s nothing like a pair of killer heels to make you feel put-together, confident, and sexy as hell. But wearing heels day in and day out can do a number on your feet, ankles, and calves. Here’s what we mean: When you wear heels, the lifting of your ankle puts your calf muscle in a shortened position, explains New York City-based personal trainer Jessi Kneeland. This can lead to pain in your ankles or knees. “We want to combat that by stretching and lengthening the muscles,” says Kneeland. “You also want to strengthen the glutes and hamstrings [butt and back thigh muscles] to make sure you are stable and have support.”

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/heel-pain-exercises

CLOSET CLEANUP: What to wear, what to toss

Turns out most people wear less than half of the clothes they own, but FOX 9’s Rob Olson got some tips on how to make the most of your wardrobe and clean out closet clutter.

“I might use it someday” seems to be the way many sum up their clothing keepsakes, but hanging on to too many outdated outfits can turn a wardrobe into a closet-space vampire. In fact, most people only actually use 20 percent of what they have hanging up at home.

Mall of America trend expert Sara Rogers believes that in order for a wardrobe to be functional, it should be built on the basics.

Watch the video for more information.

Rogers said simply moving duds that have been collecting dust can help determine whether or not to keep them, and periodic purges can keep a closet focused on quality instead of quantity.