Second skin

Every red carpet event has atleast one of our favourite style muses fabulously turned out in beautiful nude.Just this year at the Grammys we spotted Heidi Klum in a Pucci tunic and Katy Perry in a floor length, backless gown by Zac Posen and at the 82nd academy awards Miley Cyrus in a champagne coloured Jenny Packham gown, Demi Moore looking as splendid as ever in her nude Atelier Versace and then ofcourse there was Sandra bullock in a stunning dull gold number fashioned after the Oscar stauette itself.Not to forget Michelle Obama’s controversial champagne dress that created a flurry well ahead if time. While conventionally Spring Summer has always been about colour, this summer its more about the lack of it. Warm flesh tones of honey, cream or pink beige, soft nutmeg and pale caramel are some tones of nude to choose from. Pink champagne, a delicate combination of ivory and beige has been forecasted by Pantone as one of Spring Summer 2010s hottest colours


1. Pick the right fabrics, making sure they’re not too tight; body-hugging silhouettes that look like another layer of skin aren’t flattering at all. They should instead drape and float away from the body
2. Always choose a shade that is different from your actual skin tone to avoid looking washed out.
3. For definition mix nudes with black and darker neutral tones like brown, navy and gray
4. Punctuate a single nude item with contrasting black pieces
5. Stay away form delicate and girly and wear this non-color trend with attitude by contrasting with tough accessories

Footsie:
Dip your toes into a palette of beige, crème, blush or champagne this season because nude shoes elongate the leg and instantly give the illusion of a slimmer silhouette

This season's barely-there apparel isn't just for women. More designers, especially European, are featuring sheer knits and shimmery, neutral-toned shirts for men.