According to Claire Menegus,
 “…“Trends” are sometimes thought of as vague, fickle, and fleeting, but it’s possible that incorporating them into your wares, or at least educating yourself as to your products place amongst them, could poise you ahead of the game and grant you a competitive edge…

Trends can bridge the “so hot right now” with the your personal vision to be a passive part of a trend cycle.

There are always toned down and wearable looks featured in any season. Think out of the box, such as: accessories for halters, trousers, skirts, dresses that reflect your artistic vision. Does your style fall within flowers accents? Then channel a stylish version for youthful lovers of all ages …

Hibiscus Garden Hibiscus Garden glass lampwork hibiscus flower necklace with pearls & fibers

“Hibiscus Garden” Trending at the time was fibers, an evergreeen element in jewelry. My love is flowers.

Trending Style: Geometry or swirling

Let’s take some characteristics of a  imaginary Geometric trend…Bent, carved, sculptural, the square root of Pi, geometric shape…

Bold, minimalist designs pack a lot of punch, affording dramatic blocks of color or sculptural forms without any screaming trends.

The great thing about this look is that it’s easily transferable to a slew of designs and products. Whether it be jewelry or clothing, right and obtuse angles could be incorporated in most subtle of ways. What part of your personality & style include this feeling?

glass_lampwork_bead_unique_large_focal_artisan_glass_bead by patsy evins

My 2 years abstract art training is reflected in the trendy “Ocean Floor” Bead. Again, one of my loves and evergreen style.

What about the trending color of the year?

Do you love the color? Will you be using it anyway?

Now is the season to make it the main focus of what you wear or make!

Pink Morning Glory, Glass Lampwork Flower Beads

Pink is my favorite color but adding purples & blues make this universal appeal.

Trend Patterns?

Is it designs that are already in your personality and style? If not, now is a great time to explore a new direction with your personal statement!Stay away from outlandish expression unless that’s who you really are.

You want to move gracefully throughout the year. Expressing who you are as an individual, your personal artistic voice should come through with everything you create or wear. Look at trends as  subtle suggestions to add sparkle and surprise. And to spark your creativity so you won’t get stuck in the past, missing out on life’s excitement!

 

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