Trucco turns up the heat

MANILA, Philippines - This coming cold season, Trucco’s 2011 autumn-winter collection is all about layering in classic colors and patterns for that sophisticated sense of style. Closet must-haves such as vests, ponchos, jackets and coats are chic thrills that go with the holiday glow.

So warm up the nippy season as Trucco turns up the heat.

You can make your fashion fantasies come to life by layering your look with coats and jackets as well as breezy and silky textures. Muster your skills of mixing-and-matching various pieces for a well-defined, harmonious look — be it romantic-inspired, urban chic, boho, polished or preppy. A zip-front shift dress, for instance, topped with a crimson ribbed cardi depicts a refined look. Take that polka dot silk dress and color block zip up cardi off the rack (pair it with an edgy detail clutch) or opt for a colorblock knit jumper and your dotted graceful godet skirt to complete an eye-pleasing statement.

Rock the look and pay attention to your colors to build up a more harmonious image. Trucco suggests black, white, red, and hints of navy blue. Think outside the box and take the hues to a whole new level of form and function — such as a red obi belt worn over a black-and-white and deliciously knitted dress with a drape-y cowl neck.

Spot what’s hot and hype that stripe! Stripes and spots are must-have patterns — whether in a playsuit with punchy polka dots or a simple striped tee teamed up with a drape necklace. These seemingly clashing patterns come together this season to give the classic ’50s look a refreshed and contemporary vibe. Bring out that red polka dot blouse, wear it over a striped turtleneck shirt and the versatile mid-blue denim with a quilted bodice (throw in an embellished purse, if you please) and give your outfit a flirtatious but hip holiday edge.

 Trucco is one of the internationally acclaimed fashion labels of Robinsons Specialty Stores, Inc. With over 150 boutiques all over the globe, Trucco is a favorite of fashionable women from Spain, Portugal, UK, and other countries. In the Philippines, Trucco stores are located at Power Plant Mall and Greenbelt 5.