Abby's How To Work Shop
Written by Abby Hallberg
Welcome to my blog
Hi! My name's Abby Hallberg and I'm the creator/editor/designer/publisher of this blog and I created this page because I wanted to share my vast middle school knowledge of fashion with you (the reader). I may not know much but I know that I love to help other learn so I thought this blog would be a great way to do that. I hope you guys enjoy!
Fashion History
In the 1980's it was common for women to wear leg warmers and sweatbands during a work out. They were often made out of a soft cloth like material. Fortunately as the years progressed legwarmers became more and more a thing of the 80's. Your parents may still have some lying around your house if you want to learn hands on.
Traditional
- tailored, neat, tidy
- formal and classic
- symmetrical
Contemporary
- clean lines, bold colors
- metal, glass, stainless steel
- Asymmetry
- "colder" feeling, now always warm and cozy
Victorian
- ruffles, lace, and velvet
- floral, bold, wallpaper, deep colors
- ornate woodcarvings
- frilly flair
Shabby-Chic
- looser, casual, not-so-tailored
- simple color combinations
- eclectic style
Cottage Style
- country flair
- wood furniture painted
- floral fabrics mixed with checks and plaids
- flowers and plants
Mission/Shaker
- oak finish wood
- deep olive greens, worn brown caramel leather and deep plaid fabrics
- square motifs
Advertising and Marketing
This may sound like a very boring and complicated subject in fashion but you can become a pro in five easy steps:
- have a celebrity endorsement
- give a short description of the product
- show an image your product
- give a rating (Ex: 9 out of 10 dentists recommend Pronamel)
- list the price of product
Sketching and Design
For sketching and design it helps if you already have an outline of a person to draw your outfit on. Start off drawing plain simple clothes and as you progress do more entracit detailed outfits. And in no time you'll be your very own clothes designer. To learn more look at the boxes down below.
Monochromatic
- One hue using different tints, shades, and intensities
Analogous
- Three to six colors next to each other on the color wheel
Complimentary
- Two colors opposite each other on the color wheel
Split-Complimentary
- Uses three colors; one color with the two colors on either side of its compliments
Triad
- Three colors equidistant on the wheel
Accented Neutral
- Combines white, black, gray or beige with an accent color