No we’re not turning into transvestites, we just love all things boyfriend-related… I guess. Following the boyfriend top – you know, the big-ish checkered button downs – trend, we now move on to jeans. I’m guessing some trendsetter loved seeing a pair of worn out jeans on her man so much she wanted one for herself (either she took his or bought small-sized pair). But let’s not talk about the boyfriend jeans’ origins. Instead, let’s talk about this new trend that already has names like Katie H…
Wardrobe staples are just that – staples. It means, regardless of the trends, they should be a part of your wardrobe. But any fashionista knows you just got to have the season’s must-haves. Now that fall 2009 Fashion Week is over, and fall trends have been named, Style.com lists down your must-have items for fall. Something fauxBe it faux leather, faux fur or faux reptile, something faux is a must-have for fall. Style.com names the crocodile-effect leggings at Rouland Mouret and fur-print silks…
Next to shoes, perhaps the purse or handbag is a girl’s biggest weakness. And no self-respecting ‘it’ bag-lover leaves her Hermes Kelly bag lying around. Fortunately sisters Nichole and Natascha Shamlian came up with the perfect purse accessory. The sisters came up with the FUMI (that stands for Fashionable, Unique, Multipurpose, Innovation), a handbag hanger, purse accessory and bracelet all in one! The Shamlian sisters came up with this idea while trying to put up their business around their…
Get ready to sport the hottest swimsuits and bikinis this summer as we name the top swimwear trends for ’09. One-shoulder bikinisAn offshoot of the one shoulder runway trend, one-shouldered biniki is the hottest thing to wear this summer, as seen at Herve Leger, Victoria’s Secret, Max Azria, Gottex and Gucci. Cut-away swimwearAlso getting getting it’s look from ’09 runway trends, the cut-away swimwear look is fun and is just the right level of sexy. Amanda Wakely, Carmen Marc, Dsquared, and of…
Fashion Journalist Katrina Szish talks about Fall’s ’09 hottest trends on CBS News. And it appears that clothes displayed during NY Fall ’09 Fashion Week is all about strong, powerful dressing – with a bit of opulence and the 80s sprinkled here and there. Prominent shouldersA seen on the runway shows during New York Fashion week, a lot of designers featured pieces with strong shoulders, so prominent that they’re kind of like a throwback to the 80s, except that they’re more subdued, says Szish. …
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It’s still way too early for fall, but you know how fashion is – it’s always 6 months ahead. So just to make sure you know what you should have in order to be prepared for the season, read on about fall’s wardrobe staples. Shearling CoatShearling or lambskin is versatile and long-lasting. It will not only keep you warm when the temperature starts to drop this year, but will serve you for many years to come. Lambskin also offers plenty of warmth so you don’t need to put on several layers of cloth…
A designer combines fashion, style and divination. The designer takes a look at where we are and get a feel of where we’re headed, then predict what we’d want to wear a half year before the clothes get to department stores. But with the uncertain times ahead (all thanks to the global economic crisis), Spring-Summer 2009 fashion weeks in industries various fashion capitals were nothing like we’ve ever seen. And the series of events the happened before and during the shows – including the crashing…
Spring-Summer 2009 Shoe TrendsColor trendsThis seasons hottest colors will be shades of orange and pink.Garments might be coming out in eye-blinding hues this season, but it would be best to pair nice nude shades with bright shoes, instead of creating a clash of bright colors. Older fashion mavens, maybe it’s best to leave the uber-loud orange shades to your younger counterparts and settle for a tamer version of the season’s hottest color. If, by personality, you’re to timid for orange, go for p…
Eco-fashion differs from conventional fashion in that is takes it makes environmental, ethical and social considerations in designing and creating products. Eco-fashion varies in extent and, shall we say, depth (of involvement or whatever you like to call it). A label can use sustainable fabrics and call itself eco-friendly. Or it can be as far-reaching as giving ethical employment to offshore factory workers and also call itself green.With the advent of the green revolution, practically every i…
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