Necklines to suit your figure

Bateau neckline   
The wide neck follows the curve of the collarbone and boosts the bust.
Good for: Bony and flat-chested brides
Not so good for: Busty brides (because it over-emphasizes the bust area)



Halter neck
Here, the straps wrap around the neck, sometimes backless.
Good for: Great shoulders
Not so good for: Broad or narrow shoulders


Scoop neckline
This u-shaped neckline is also known as the ballerina and can be low-cut.
Good for: Everyone


Strappy
The back and front of the gown attach at the shoulder with narrow pieces of fabric. Young, fresh and sophisticated.
Good for: Well-toned arms
Not so good for: Very busty brides


 Square neckline
This cuts straight across the front of the chest with straps.
Good for: Heavy busts (cuts low but isn’t too revealing)
Not so good for: Almost no-one


Sweetheart neckline
Low-cut, shaped like the top of a heart, accentuates the décolletage.
Good for: Serious cleavage
Not so good for: Brides who struggle with a décolletage


Strapless
This can be cut straight across, or with a notch, or side-peaks.
Good for: Broad or thick shoulders
Not so good for: Smaller chests (a push-up bra can help)


 Portrait
A wide, soft scoop from the shoulder tip shows off the neck.
Good for: Great collarbones
Not so good for: Undefined or bony collarbone


Illusion high
This neckline, made of sheer fabric such as lace or chiffon, fits snugly against the neck with an ornately decorated band of satin, creating a choker effect. Quite a formal look, this is sexy without being over the top.
Good for: Girls with bony collarbones


 Off the shoulder
This shows off collarbones and shoulders
Good for: Ample chests (offers open-neck style with the benefit of strap support)
Not so good for: Broad shoulders

Autumn Winter 2011/2012 Color Trends

Colors for fall winter 2011/2012 represent a more traditional seasonal palette of black, gray and taupe neutrals and murky woodland shades through to lighter forest shades of green. Elegant, teal-like sea green is a major player, with striking scarlet, the color of Hollywood screen sirens, injecting some colorful drama, along with Honeysuckle that continues to be a key color for the year. Matte black makes a statement, whilst deadened metallic hues add a touch of class. Coffee adds a welcome alternative to black as a fashion color staple, along with the introduction of warm Bamboo.