Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Scarves

Author: Meryl Rougeaux

The latest in scarves and shawls dating fashion accessories.


Silk Sari Knit Hat and Scarf Set

Every year something new seems to hit the runway coupled with a few blasts from the past. It's inevitable that the new looks will be just that-completely new. But fortunately, some of those old looks are favorites and work well with the new colors, styles, and fabrics infused into the old each year. You're surely not going to be bored with the newest (and oldest) fashions this year.



Here are a few of the best no-fail items you must have in your wardrobe:



A cool hat, stylish shawls, or unique hair accessory.

Ponytail tubes from Louis Vuitton are a great choice, too.

Splurge on that pair of heels you have been eyeing

Single shouldered dresses will be a mainstay this year.



For this season, buy a low slung, long strapped bag or a tiny one for your palm. There are some fabulous scrunchy clutches/bags this year too.



Go for the monochrome look, but gold is very popular as well.



Can you master the baggy pants this year? If not, consider the asymmetric styles of skirts that don't belong in the short or long category. However, it seems the mini has faded once again.



There are several pretty ruffled princess dresses, with ribbons and lace. Bows have made a comeback, as well.



When you consider blazers or jackets, all the styles seem popular this year, whether they feature mannish cuts or cropped sleeves. Embellishments of all sorts seem to be allowed almost anywhere... a cashmere or pashmina shawl. You'll find everything from feathers and fringing to ruffles and bows as well.



Colors this year are from two varied ends of the spectrum. You'll find bright neons that almost require a cool pair of sunglasses, to blushed sheers and shades of nude. The nude shades are featured in some of the blousy, cropped trousers that can be found everywhere this year. Every shade of blue and green, often worn all at the same time, is definitely in this season. Crumpled fabrics and cutouts could be located on just about every runway show, as well.


Jamavar Wool Scarf

Long skirts, very short shorts, jumpsuits and harem pants were seen virtually everywhere. There was a feel of the East in many of the styles. Metallic leather was also popular on several runways. Leggings are back yet again, but sometimes they almost looked rather baggy. Tight leggings are still in as well, so no matter how they fit you in them you'll want some in your closet.



Jewelry is huge and it's not just in popularity. The earrings and necklaces are very large and some are rather stunning. However, pearls are also popular. There is a very retro type feel to some of the featured lines. The eighties, seventies, and even the twenties have been highlighted by one designer or another.



Your feet certainly won't thank you this year, as heels are higher than ever. Heels are seen with every look from formal to casual. Gold is a must have this season. Many outfits seemed to be built around one flashy gold element. All in all, it's a very exciting year fashion wise. The mood about the economy may be somber but the mood in the fashion world is cheerful and optimistic.

About the Author:
The latest in dating and current fashion accessories always seem to include pashmina or silk shawls. These trendy garments are chic, stylish and great looking. To find hundreds of these beautiful shawls, check out the top rated website at: www.FashionScarvesAndShawls.com., you'll find many gorgeous women's and mens scarfs and shawls.

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Vintage Kimono Silk Scarf

Monday, February 9, 2009

Fashion and Convenience With Straw Handbags

Author: Laura Somers Got Attitude Cat Tote Bag

Are you a handbag aficionado? If you are like most women, you probably have more than one handbag in your closet. After all, handbags are great for carrying all types of items - whether you are on a business trip and carrying your office in your bag or you are a mom with a bag full of baby supplies - handbags can be quite handy to use. When it comes to being on the cutting edge of style, straw handbags are a great option to explore. Many of today's celebrities are enjoying the virtues of straw handbags and are finding that they can be quite fashionable. In addition, straw handbags have a number of attractive features that make them great for using in a variety of settings. For example, the fact that they are water resistant and durable makes them a good choice for a trip to the beach. Since straw handbags are lightweight, they also make a good choice for travel or when you will need to carry the bag for an extended period of time. Due to its durable form and protective abilities, straw is the perfect material for many accessories, including hats, purses and tote bags. For those who prefer to own or use items that are organic, straw is highly suitable. Straw is easily grown on farms throughout the world. Basically, straw is the dried stalk that remains after grains like barley, oats, rice and wheat have been harvested. The straw is hollow making it extremely lightweight, but it also sheds water making it perfect for roofing and accessories. You can get caught in the rain and not have to worry about the rain damaging your hat like you would with a different material. At the same time, straw is very durable and cannot be easily crushed or damaged by excessive force. Last but not least, straw is environment friendly and is a material of choice for anyone who cares about animals on this planet. Because straw has so many uses and grows easily, it is an item that remains popular even centuries after it was first discovered. From animal feed to ground mulch or purses to hats, straw is a useful material. Straw has been popular for decades and the flow of time doesn't seem to affect its popularity at all. The hat or purse that you purchase today will still be highly fashionable a decade from now! When browsing through straw handbags, it is important to consider a number of different factors. For example, the strap should be wide so the weight of the handbag does not dig into your shoulder and cause discomfort while you are carrying the bag. In addition, you need to be certain the handbag is large enough to carry your belongings. Many women also prefer straw handbags with smaller compartments that allow them to keep certain items separated and easier to find. For example, a compartment in which your keys or wallet can be stored makes it easier for you to quickly find them when digging through your bag.

About the Author: Laura Somers is a fashion consultant, designer and publicist. She is especially interested in environment-friendly summer fashion items, straw handbags and straw hats being her favorite ones.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/women

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Fashion Forward 2008 - The Top Hot Fashion Trends

You probably can't recall who said it, but whoever first uttered that fashion comes full circle every 30 years or so was not too far off. This season on the runway is reminiscent of the flowing 70s in both fabric and style. We are seeing much more of the long skirt and much less of the micro mini. Materials like silk and chiffon, which tend to flow and gather, are much more popular for Spring 2008 than fabrics like cotton or denim which tend to hold shape and stay stiffer in appearance. The word for the season is feminine, feminine, feminine! The exception to this seems to be in outerwear, where rubber is oddly back in style. Indoors, though, thin little belts, hats, and scarves are also popular and a throwback to the 70s as well as being womanly. Don't despair, though - some things from last season are still popular and can be recycled for this season. Accessories like metallic bags and clutches, as well as sequins and some of the longer pencil skirts can still be worn with confidence. Dresses with color blocks are still around as well, left over from last season and still cute. Headbands are still a popular accessory as well.

Sheers are in this year as a fabric style, which works well with the flow-y nature of the season. Pairing a sheer shirt over a camisole with denim jeans is a great casual look. In fact, a sheer scarf works with almost anything this season. Especially cute is the above-mentioned shirt and jeans with a little scarf and dressy sneakers. "Dressy sneakers" are another big hit this year, which will keep your feet happy as you get to be comfortable and stylish at the same time. Low-lying, patterned variety sneakers with ties that sport the best of brand names are the most popular for the young trendsetter.

Speaking of patterns, big bold prints such as tropical themes and jungle prints are back. For whatever reason, and it seems to happen every several years, tribal and jungle themes like leopard prints and zebra stripes make their way back to the runway. This year is no exception. Color is back, and black is out, at least for now. Last year, brown was the new black, and this year it is muted silver and grey that's all the rage when you want to opt for a non-color.

What about shoes, you ask? Pointy-toe pumps are back! Not that they ever really went out of style, but they certainly came second to the flip flop, the ballet slipper, and other such cutesy flat footwear, along with the rounded toe pump. Also noteworthy is what's in store for later on in the season. Fall 2008 promises to be chock full of the "bigger is better" theory. Bigger, chunkier heels, bigger, longer boots, and bigger and heavier accessories on the shoes themselves such as thick buckles and chains should be on your radar for footwear.

Of course, if we are going to talk shoes we must talk shades. Still popular, especially with the Divas, are the ever-present round and dark sunglasses that cover most of your face. The celebrities, of course, brought this trend to the forefront of fashion and it doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon. Also popular though, is the blue lens which seemed to disappear for a while. This lens is more appropriate with a smaller frame than with the oversized shades discussed. The RayBan Wayfarers, so popular in the 80s, also seem to be making a comeback this year.

Last but by no means least, there could not be a fashion article written about what's hot for 2008 without mentioning jeans. Designer denim continues to be the hottest thing around. We all know that True Religion, Citizens of Humanity, Buffalo, Seven for all Mankind and Lucky have become standard, almost run-of-the mill designer jeans. Even though they cost upward of $200.00, they are still the 'norm'. Slightly more pricey is Diesel, and this brand continues to be popular as well. Relative newcomers, though, are some of the names that were actually around long before these newbies even existed. Yves St. Laurent, Donna Karan, and some of the more elite designer's names are being plastered on the derrieres of the most discriminating fashionistas this season. As for jean style and cut, the zipper-ankle and straight-leg varieties that were popular in the 80s are making a comeback. Expect to see them on the legs of the trendsetters this fall.
The Ins and Outs of the Fashion Industry--From a Fashion Insider

This season proves to be an interesting and eclectic mix of 70s and 80s styles. This may seem contradictory, but the feminine nature of the season's styles pulls from flowing 70s fabrics and cuts and seems to just use a hint of 80s metal and accessory - and it's a hit.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Leatherwear-Some Essential Facts and Lambskin

It is the job of an advertisement to make its product sell. If this is the case, it is only natural that they are going to present their products in an admirable light. Same is the case with leather. But how does the customer differentiate between genuine products and fake, cheap ones tried to be sold off at the same prices. Well, here are a few tips that might come to use big time!

First ask yourself, what do we mean exactly by the term 'leather'? If you're not sure, know that the skin of any animal can be defined as leather. So if any leather product is made out of the skin of any animal, it is always right to label your product as 'Genuine Leather'.

But there is a frequent misconception that 'Genuine' things are of the best quality, and it is high time that you remove this misconception out of your head when you proceed to buy a leather product. While the skin of any animal can be stated as 'leather', 'Quality Leather' is only material that has been properly processed before garments have been made out of it. Probably, this article will be successful to help you out in identifying a quality leatherwear from an inferior one.

Some of the most prominent features of good leatherwear are its ability to stretch well and fit according to your body shape, a fine grained smooth texture and shapes up conveniently as you move different parts of your body. And last, though not the least is that all-too-important fashionable look that you were after in the first place!!

• Lambskin Leather Jackets

The most interesting thing about a lambskin leather blazer is its high durability and its capacity to provide you with warmth, both against the winter's cold and the rough winds (err... you might take it metaphorically too, right?). An important thing that needs to be told here is that you must treat your jacket immediately after your buy it. And also, do not forget to add that leather protector before you start using. On an average, you'll need to treat your lambskin leather blazer twice a year to keep it perfect condition and long-lasting.

• Using the Right Jacket Conditioner

Now what conditioner should you use for your jacket? It is safer to stay away from things like mineral oil or petroleum. Also stay away from any type of oil or grease as these may damage your lambskin leather blazer or make hard instead of keeping it supple and soft. Use conditioners that can penetrate the pores of the leather. Conditioners like lexol.com can moisturize your jacket effectively. While conditioning your jacket, also keep in mind that you do not use any coloring agent that could either discolor or tincture your jacket. Avoid conditioners such as wax or silicon-based products to prevent clogging and those like Mink Oil that makes your jacket lose its natural shade and become darker day by day.

• Lambskin and Moisture

The best thing about lambskin is that it keeps you really warm in cold climates. However, over-exposure to moisture such as rain or snow could potentially damage your lambskin leather blazer. Hang it apart from everything else in such cases and let it dry all by itself. You will also have to remove the stains since both rain and snow can stain your jacket. Remove stains only by rubbing by suede erasers and emery boards. Do not rub your jacket with towels. To avoid all these drying hazards, probably you should always use a jacket protector, preferably a good brand like ITA.
Boss Black Leather Wallet and Coin Purse

• Leather's Not All Cowhide

If you're one of those who think that cowhide is the best leather available, it is time to think again. Unlike tough cowhide, lambskin is much softer, smoother than and as durable as cowhide. So why would you choose cowhide when you have a chic and urbane alternative lambskin leather blazer at hand?

Friday, January 30, 2009

A Guide To Summer Dresses

We spend the whole year looking forward to the summer, and when it does come, we find ourselves with nothing suitable to wear. Then we rush to the shops, buy the first thing we see, and then the weather changes! So we are out and about, with plans and invitations, and nothing suitable to wear yet again.

Well, in this article, we aim to help you avoid such situations. Firstly, plan ahead. Don’t buy things that don’t look like you or that look neither versatile nor likely to go with later fashion seasons. Secondly, TRY TO REMAIN CALM. Not every sale you pass it offering you things that you will look better in than you do in your current outfits, especially once the colour fades a bit or it starts to catch lint.

Instead, focus on the material a dress is made out of – will it still be as good when the temperature changes? - and the quality of the finishing – are there bits of thread hanging off it? and does the sewing look like it was done by a blind robot?

Try to wear matching colours, colours that also match the season, in cuts that suit the occasion, and materials that will keep you at the optimum temperature. Get a cardigan you can wrap around yourself, on top of your cotton dress, in case you are still at a party when night falls. This way when you get cold, you already have a change of clothes on you. Everyone is into layering. Shrugs, cardigans and wraps keep you warm in case the barmy british summer turns against you. These are key to outfit building and making your summer dress more versatile so you can wear it to different occasions and really get value for money out of it

Keep in mind that dark colours are for the winter months, because they absorb all the sunlight, so choose a bright and colourful outfit, or a colourful cardigan to go with a black or dark coloured cotton dress.

If you travel, consider choosing a crinkle finish Cotton Dress so that you won’t need to panic if you need something to wear when you have only just arrived and opened your suitcase. They are amazingly adaptable and offer a quick change of clothes.

Cotton is great for a hot day, so as soon as the weather forecasts get optimistic for warm weather, get your cotton dresses ready and choose a cut level that suits where you are going to be. If you are going to anything that permits a casual look, think cotton for a good fit that doesn’t remind you that you are wearing it and allows you to enjoy the day without worrying about your clothes.

Linen offers a shinier and often classier impression – this is what to wear if you want to make a bit of a splash – if you want to look and feel like someone special or someone who wants to make a special occasion out of an evening.
Woodhouse Plain Silk Dress Scarf

If you are going to be at a garden party, picnic or other on-the-lawn event, make sure you wear a sleeveless top that shows off your shoulders. Keep sunscreen and something that keeps you warm and dry handy in case it gets cloudy, windy or rainy. Remember that wearing a dress in a vibrant colour makes you look bright and cheerful, which makes others respond to you in a bright and cheerful way, which can’t be bad.

Fiona Muller is a trained textile designer and has written a textile thesaurus. For a quick browse to help you find that ideal summer dress that will serve you well for year after year to come, go to http://www.east.co.uk/c/clothing_dresses_all.htm

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Best Designer Prom Dresses - Shop Early

We recommend you shop early and online for the most popular 2008 prom dresses. Online shopping has become a more comfortable experience for consumer and demand with online shopping for prom dresses has seen a dramatic increase in the last few years. For those people that don't live near a physical store that carries a huge selection, they can turn to online sites instead. Internet shopping is getting more convenient with the busy schedules many people have. An added bonus now is that many sites now offer free shipping. Many Internet retailers of prom dresses have their spring styles available in the fall of the previous year, so you can start shopping earlier online than your local stores allow. You should also be able to get discount prices on all prom dresses, including designer ones. By shopping online, you get convinience as well as the ability to pick from a better selection, and obtain your dress long before it's sold out or only available on backorder to a date past the prom.

You should start shopping for prom dresses in December and January before they start selling out and going onto backorder. The earlier you shop, the better. The heaviest months for the new season's prom dresses are November and December, however prom dress designers and manufacturers get their styles into shops as early as September. The best selection of the most popular styles is normally available in December. The most popular styles are often already on back-order for several months by December or January. Most people have already ordered the most popular styles of prom dresses by the time the magazines show up in stores. Without magazines, how do they know about these new styles? They get on the internet.

Many countries have their formal events at different times of the year, so prom dress sites normally sell internationally. As an example, Australian proms are in the fall. Also there are other events in the winter. Many people end up ordering prom dresses in December, needing them for events in January or February.

If you wait until March or April prepare yourself to have a less popular dress style. New styles of prom dresses for spring proms are released every year but, our experience shows that there is an average of about 10 specific dress styles that are in demand within each year. Historically, most of the popular styles have come from Jovani, Flirt, Alyce Designs, Mori Lee, Paris Prom, and Joli Prom.

So don't wait, start your shopping early and find the pefect dress for you!

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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Prom tuxedos: trendy alternative

Summary: Since the prom is an important event it’s evident that you should look your best and that’s why the tuxedo theme should be considered.
Nothing like a well dressed youngster at a prom night! When it comes to dressing up men, especially young men, the task may not be all that elaborate, but it sure does involve a sense of style and vision. The prom tuxedos are specially put together by experts with a keen eye for style. Tuxedo trousers are part of the elaborate fare.
Stone Island Casual Long Sleeved Shirt

Tuxedo trousers are available in a variety of colors and are stitched from fabric that compliments the wearer. You can choose from pin stripes to regular stripes and on crease to the economy range, all at one place, online and offline, 24x7. The prom tuxedos are sold as complete sets - tuxedo trousers, matching tuxedo vests and complimenting tuxedo shirts. The tuxedo vests are also sold in the fabric and patterns that you choose to flaunt on the trouser.

These tuxedo vests could be single or double breasted. Depending on how formal or otherwise you wish to look, you could choose from among the various tuxedo vests. Matching and contrast tuxedo shirts are also easily available at the various online and offline outlets dedicated to prom tuxedos. The tuxedo shirts are available to stylize your attire. It is important to remember that the whole suit is most highlighted by the shirt.
Kenzo Homme Stripe and Floral Tie

The tuxedo shirts are available in linen, silk, polyester, satin and just about any fabric that catches your fancy and eye. Prom tuxedos are put together by professionals who not only make the fabric available to you, but also help with the tailoring. The designer tuxedo trousers, tuxedo vests and exquisite tuxedo shirts are very easily picked online. Once you have the measurements in place, you can mix and match and take a sneak preview of the suit before you even try it on. The online drag and drop technique helps to have fun while you shop for the exclusive prom tuxedo.
William Rast Woven Shirts White

Tuxedo trousers and Tuxedo vests are most of the time similar in fabric patterns and texture, while the Tuxedo shirts vary according to individual choice. However, the current trend of mix and match encourages variety and individual style.

Biggest Hit Styles Of New Year Season

It is the peak time for New Year. Market is flooded with various types of dresses. Like every year this year also some chic styles have come up for increasing the show on special eve of New Year. Their main emphasis is on to ensure you amazing look on New Year Party.
Hummingbird Long Sleeve Shirt

These styles are highly earning attention day by day. Wearing them will impart you with effortless voguish look. Let’s go through the biggest hits of the season.

Floor length dresses

Long dresses are again on the trend this year. Their interesting details have made them very pleasing. On New Year Party you will appear like princess in them. You can don any look of your choice. Simple, sexy, sophisticated etc. all styles are available in long dresses.

Plunging necklines

Plunging necklines are highly seen for the New Year. This is a very eye-catching style and is perfect for special occasions. Impart a perfect desired look for almost all kinds of New Year parties like Club New Year Party, Garden New Year Party, Lavish New Year Party, Small New Year Party etc.

Short dresses

In this age of modern world short dresses are frequently seen on the stage. Women are crazy to wear them on New Year parties. Its main reason is their ideally suited nature for various events. You can go wearing them from night outs to cocktail parties to office, which make them extremely versatile.

High-Low hemline
Mock Wrap Dress

High-Low hemline is one of the dearest styles for New Year and has earned great marks too. Their best part is that they are both classic and sexy. It is one of the most popular of the effortless chic styles.

Slit dresses

Slits in dresses are very attention grabbing. They are very sexy in nature and looks stunning on wearing. They are highly in demand amongst women. Slit is a perfect head turner style.

Mermaid cut style dresses

If you are slim and want to wear something unusual, mermaid cut style dress is what you are looking for. It is very dynamic in appearance that looks good on certain body types only. Its absolute silhouette will make people’s heads turn towards you.

Floral Dress and Shrug Set


Brilliant colors

Wearing brilliant color dress is also one kind of style only. It is a great task to find out which color will enhance your look on the great party of the year. Colors that are highly in rage for this season are timeless black, blue, purple, red, yellow etc.

Beaded dress

Beads are another form of style that calls for glamour on New Year. Add bit of a shine on this special occasion and look like a fairy queen. In fact beads are must have for New Year period as everybody want to outshine.
William Rast Knit Wear

Thus it’s very easy to shape up in chic style on New Year. The above written styles give you the best, which is there in fashion and style. These interesting silhouettes impart an ultimate look and are perfect to enjoy night out on the town. Look fabulous in fantastic details and turn up the volume with beautiful styles.


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