Fashion movers have a tendency to forget that not all women are young and slender. Women over 40 are hardly seen in spreads (let along covers) of fashion magazines. However, just because there’s a lack of attention, that doesn’t mean lovely elderly ladies should look all frumpy and well, old. Here are a few tips for beautiful older women to be fashionable at their age. ClothesNow, just because you’re beginning to lose or have lost your youthful clothes doesn’t mean you have to wear shapeless clo…
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How to Look Like Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johannson is one of today’s hottest young actresses. Despite being pegged as one of Hollywood’s sexiest actresses, the 24-year old actress has managed to maintain a classy and scandal free career. Scarlett also has an amazing sense of fashion. Her style is often described as a combination of old Hollywood classic glamour and modern chic. Here’s how to get Scarlett Johansson’s stunning stylePorcelain complexionTo get Scarlett’s flawless complexion, focus on perfecting your base by first…
How to Look Like Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus is today’s hottest teen star. The 16-year old shot to fame playing Disney’s Hannah Montana. Miley’s style reflects her youth and her stardom. Being a celebrity, her clothes are usually from trendy designers. But you can get her look too, with a bit of research and some searching prowess. Here’s how to get Miley Cyrus’ look. Casual lookIt’s not always red-carpet-day for this young star. Miley enjoys her jeans and top. Her choices in clothes are hip, young and trendy mixed with a bit …
Create a Trend-Defying Style
It’s becoming more and more difficult to keep up with today’s fads and trends. Plus, it’s taking its toll on your paycheck. The solution? Create a trend-defying wardrobe. How? Choose classic pieces that will keep you looking stylish regardless of the season. It’s going to take time – and it won’t be cheap, but it’s going to keep you looking fab for years to come.Here’s how to create a classic, trend-defying wardrobe:Know what is a classicClassics are clothes that stand the test of time. Some of …
What to Wear with White
White goes well with anything. Make your whites come to life by pairing them with colors, prints and jeans. If all-the-way white is not your cup of tea, there’s an almost infinite number of ways to wear white right. StripesPlay up your stripes by pairing them with plain white trousers or skirts.SkinWhite not only helps show off prints, it also shows off your healthy skin. Opt for some sexy white draped, off-shoulder or biased-cut tops, or low jersey dresses. Your bare skin offsets the goody-good…
What to Wear with Pink
Some women don’t like to wear pink. They probably feel that it’s too youthful, too girly, too cutesy. And there’s also that unfortunate stereotype that wearing pink makes one look like a naive, vulnerable female. But pink looks good on almost any woman. It makes one look feminine. Be careful though not to go head-to-foot “Barbie-pink” or your outfit might be mistaken for a costume or a candy-store uniform. Here’s how to wear pink the right way:Neutral shadesChoose neutral shades such as white,…
What to Wear with Purple
Purple is actually a very elegant color, especially if your you wear it right and pair it with the right colors. Purple is one of the best hues to wear when the weather gets colder. Some experts even argue that purple is more flattering to the skin other winter colors such as black, gray and camel. Purple (arguably) goes well with the following colors: pink, blue, green, brown, orange, yellow How to wear purple rightPair your purples with other dark neutral colors. For instance, wear it under a…
How to Dress Like Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a big hit with kids, and even with some adults. Naturally people want to dress up like him during holidays such as Halloween. Here’s how to dress up like our favorite boy wizard:Find an old black robeThe Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry’s official school uniform are black robes. You can easily find black robes in hire stores for graduation or academic ceremonies where old ones go for really low prices. You can also go to your local thrift store. Or, if you have a judge …
When Fashion Trends Die
What is a fashionista’s worst nightmare? Wearing something that’s was last season trend. Today’s fashion trends – or fads – are very fickle. The fashion industry is constantly on the lookout for what’s new, what’s in, what’s hot. Must-have items do not stay that way for long. The fashion cycleThe fashion cycle revolves quickly. The cycle begins with the arrival of the emerging trend. The American Marketing Association (AMA) calls this the “distinctiveness” part of the cycle. The new trend is ver…
Holiday Fashion Trends
This holiday season, do not just bundle up and look as shapeless and plain as a snowman. Instead, play up your look with these holiday fashion trends named by People magazine, and look hot despite the freezing temperature.RibbonsRibbons are a great way to play up a simple outfit or a plain dress. You can tie it around your waist to emphasize your curves, or string it through your belt loops for a more casual-yet-festive look. Ribbons reflect gifts and presents. It’s just so for this season.FurO…