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Choosing the Perfect Leggings

Choosing the Perfect Leggings

Many women have been channeling their inner 80’s with the revival of leggings and it seems it will not go away easily. And perfectly so, because these leg wear can be worn on different occasions, they also now come in different colors and styles to flatter every body type. However, choosing the best pair of […]

The Latest Fashion Must-Wear: Jumpsuits

The Latest Fashion Must-Wear:  Jumpsuits

The easy, breezy, and lazy attitude that comes with Spring goes well with the reintroduction of jumpsuits to every woman’s closet. Because of its one-piece structure, the jumpsuit has become an ideal day-to-day wear for fashionable ladies when it is a bit too cold to bare legs, but too bright to be wearing opaques.But unlike the jumpsuits of past cycles, there are so many options to choose from aside from the usual skin-tight, sleeved variety we saw on Kill Bill. Latest jumpsuits come in strapl…

The Little Black Dress for Every Figure

The Little Black Dress for Every Figure

Women are shaped differently, but they all want to dress pretty. When it comes to putting on a little black dress, several issues need to be addressed, especially on what goes well with what body type. Provided below is an easy guide on what to wear to hide the flaws while showing off the best assets.Bottom-heavy figure – If your body has wide hips and full-sized thighs that you feel uncomfortable showing off, put on a little black dress with a fuller skirt to disguise heavy hips all while showi…

What's In for Spring 2010

What's In for Spring 2010

Prep up the fashionista in you as you put on the hottest trends for this year’s spring.Curves – Women with hourglass or pear-shaped bodies should never shame themselves into wearing dresses that would hide their curves. There are many options out there that look great on any size, as long as you play up what you like about your body. Backpacks – It’s the 90s all over again. Leather backpacks provide a utilitarian function for women who have a lot of multitasking at hand. Plus, its double straps …

Trends for Fall 2010 from New York Fashion Week

Trends for Fall 2010 from New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week is considered the “Olympics of Style” and has been the barometer of the hottest trends that will be all the rage in the coming months.  Let us take a peek on what is in store for Fall-Winter of 2010. Vests – Jackets are so ten minutes ago.  Layer your wardrobe with vests, whether it is men’s vests, velvet, sweater, or fur.  Just tell the paint-bucket-carrying activists that the fur is faux and you will be fine. Colorblocking – In contrast to last season’s explosion of frill…

Beauty Trend: 80s Scenester Look

Beauty Trend: 80s Scenester Look

For Chris Benz’s fall 2009 show, 80s hair and makeup were brought back to light. According to makeup artist Daniel Martin, “We wanted the models’ faces to look as though they’d been blown-out by a Polaroid camera so we used foundation that was two shades lighter than their natural skin tone.” Benz’s inspiration for his collection was a 1980s uptown woman who “escapes into the darkness of a downtown club.” Lead hairstylis, John Ruidant fashioned the models’ tresses into wavy faux bobs.  Says …

Fall Trends: Think Pink

Fall Trends: Think Pink

In celebration of breast cancer awareness month, fashion and beauty labels show their support by coming out with special edition items, part of the sales of which will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Below are some of the products that will take care of your beauty needs and at the same time help support a noble cause: Bumble and BumbleThe House of Bumble will reportedly donate $1 from the sale of every Classic Hairspray bottle sold this month to the Breast Cancer Research Founda…

Fall Must Have: Women's Laced-Up Boots

Fall Must Have: Women's Laced-Up Boots

If there is one thing that is hot this fall, it has got to be laced up boots. There is a laced up boot for any style you would want to sport – casual cool, or glam and sophisticated, you name it. Below are some of your best laced-up boots options as named by Elle. Belle by Sigerson Morrison Suede mocassin ankle boots Belle by Sigerson Morrison’s flat, suede moccasin ankle boots have contrast stitching, fold-over top flaps, an almond shaped toe, leather soles, a visible tongue and front laces to …

Maria Sharapova for Cole Haan Air Sarafina Boot

Maria Sharapova for Cole Haan Air Sarafina Boot

Athletes-turned-designers are nothing new – the Williams sisters have been doing it for years – and thanks to them, on-court apparel has been getting some sweet restructuring. However, for her collaboration with Cole Haan, ace tennis player Maria Sharapova took her ideas off the court. The result: a casual and playful yet elegant, knee-high suede boots. It is detailed in tonal leather and is fully lined in soft leather and fabric for breathability. Nike Air Technology ensures that you’ll be cush…

Fall Runway Makeup and Hair Trends

Whether it’s about clothes, accessories, hair, or makeup, runway shows give us an idea of what will be the trends for following season. That said, below are some of Fall fashion week’s hottest makeup and hairstyle trends. HairstylesThe Pompadour Variations of this classic up-do were spotted at several runway shows, during fall fashion week. For Zac Posen, hairstylist Odile Gilbert says she “imagined a punk Josephine” when she created the sexily unkempt chignons. At Pollini, Redken’s creative con…