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Passion for Fashion
Are you dead serious about looking good and absolutely fashionable? Do you care about the slightest detail of your outfit and accessories? Is your closet jam-packed with every fashion must-haves from trendy outfits to diva dresses and brands from A&F to Fendi? If the answer to all the questions is yes, then you are a certified fashion chic - you have an absolute passion for fashion.
A woman who is crazy over fashion would dig on anything that spells chic and glamorous. Every fancy detail from head to toe creates a unique blend of fashion sense that does not only attract attention but also exudes genuine appeal.
If you have the passion to become really fashionable, then get started with knowing which brands are actually hip and happening in the fashion world. Start with the best brands that make up an outfit. Designs by Christian Dior, Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan are absolutely to die for. Do not limit your choices to designer clothes. You can get good shopping deals from shops like Nordstrom and Victoria’s Secret where you will surely find casual and chic styles and sexy, feminine tops and jeans.
Having the passion for fashion also means getting acquainted with the best footwear to compliment gorgeous outfits. Stilettos, flirty espadrilles, platforms, flats, wedges, pumps, boots and even snickers are all great investments for every woman who wants to have a different fashionable look every now and then. Great brands for footwear can be found at www.nordstrom.com and www.victoriassecret.com. Trusted brands for comfort include Naturalizer, Nine West and Massimo Dutti. You can also choose to be glam and extravagant in Coach, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi and Salvatore Ferragamo foot wears.
Compliment your pretty and chic outfit with a fantastic bag. Big bags are in now but it does not hurt to invest on a few small handbags and clutches. Hobos, totes, duffel bags, bowling bags, satchels and many other bags can create a good fashion statement when carried around while wearing a fantastic eye-catching designer outfit.
Louis Vuitton monogram bags are top favorites and they never fail to create an impact. They exude elegance and versatility combining utility with glamour. Coach is also a popular choice as well as Dooney and Bourke. Moreover, nobody would pass up on a Ralph Lauren shoulder or hand bag, Jimmy Choo multi-purpose bags, Furla, Fendi and Prada hobos, Gucci clutches and elegant bags and Kate Spade’s glam handbags. Too good to pass up on, most definitely!
Cute and Trendy Summer Fashion
Cute and trendy summer fashion set created by fishes.
Silk chiffon top: Chris Benz
Shorts: Active Wear
Sunglasses: Topshop
Bag: Anthropologie
Bracelets: Asos
Earrings: JCPenney
Tan Tahiti wedges: Ash
Hot Fashion Essentials that Never Go Out of Style
What does it take to be fashionable? You would probably say that being fashionable means knowing what to wear at any given occasion, looking good in whatever you are wearing, knowing the latest trends that hit the fashion scene and having designer clothes. In a way, all of these are true. However, being fashionable does not only depend on having million-dollar designer brands in your closets or flaunting the latest style of the season.
You can be fashionable in your own right. It does not cost a fortune to be named stylish and fashionable. Just by having a few pieces of fashion essentials that never go out of style, you can work your way to looking fabulous. Classic pieces of fashion essentials, basic clothes and timeless accessories are all you need to look chic, glam and every inch fashionable.
Big bags never go out of style. Big bags combine fashion with utility. Choose brands that never leave the fashion scene. Christian Dior, Gucci and Louis Vuitton are mainstays of the fashion industry. If you cannot afford these designer bags, make practical choices by choosing other brands that have the look. Big bags blend well with everyday outfits. Having at least one big bag can mean a lot because you can use it to put your cosmetics and other stuff. Wearing one creates a casual and fashionable look as well.
Jeans are absolutely great investments. They go well with just about anything. You can wear them in lots of occasions, too - casual dates, night outs, movie marathons, mall hopping and in other places and events imaginable. There are multiple opportunities for you create a unique look with jeans. Accessorize it with a studded belt for that funky look; wear it with a feminine top to look glam and chic or a shirt to keep it casual and relaxed. Tank tops blend well with a pair of jeans, as well as lacey, feminine and vintage tops. You can never run out of ways to look fashionable in jeans.
Choose accessories that never go out of style. Shades or sunglasses never leave the fashion scene. Look every inch a movie star just by wearing a nice pair of sunglasses. Belts make great accessories as well and they remain basic accessories regardless of what the latest trend is. They can turn a simple dress into something more elegant and fashionable. Bangles and glam bracelets are great accessories to spice up a casual everyday outfit and they are consistently in the fashion scene.
You do not have to divulge into owning items that easily come and go. Instead, invest on things that can make you look fashionable regardless of what the current trends are.
Fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent dies at 71
Legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent died on Sunday night (June 1) at his home in Paris.
Saint Laurent, who became synonymous with the glamor of the Paris catwalk, was considered “one of the greatest figures in French fashion in the 20th century” and “the first to raise Haute Couture to the rank of an Art form by providing a global reach”.
The funeral will be held on Thursday at the Saint Roch Church in Paris. Rest in peace.
Develop Your Own Personal Style
What do fashion icons like Kate Moss, Agyness Deyn, Sienna Miller and fashion designer Stella McCartney have in common? They all have their own style. It’s logical, you’ll say - that’s exactly the reason that they’re considered “fashion icons”. Let’s think a little bit more about this.
Why do we follow and imitate “fashion icons”? What do we want from them? Does it simply amuses us to watch how they dress? Or do we want to be just like them? Perhaps we try to discover their secrets by analyzing their look in every little detail. If so, the answer won’t come as a surprise - their secret lies in the fact that they have their own personal style. So if our goal is become “like them”, all we have to do is develop our own personal style. It’s that simple! How to do that? Here are some tips:
Don’t try to copy the trends of the moment, but instead interpret them to suit your own personality. Don’t be a fashion victim!
If you haven’t discovered your own style yet, study some photos of you from when you were younger. How did you dress then? What outfits appealed to you most when you were a child? This could make you realize what you really like to wear (as opposed to what you’re influenced to wear by the fashion magazines).
Shop with your heart. When you go shopping, try to be guided by your own taste and not the taste of friends or store clerks. Choose clothing items that you instantly feel attracted to.
Mix pieces of the last collections with new pieces. It is exactly this way of mixing different clothing items that will make your outfit special and unique.
Don’t fear being different from the others!
Having your own style also means knowing how to dress tastefully. In order to develop a certain style, you require a little planning ahead. Always try to spend a little time to analyze how different pieces of your wardrobe go together. Even though you choose your outfits carefully, make them look natural (and not too studied). For example, you can wear together a pair of casual jeans with a chic jacket, or a pair of high-waisted pants with a simple white t-shirt.
Dress for yourself, and not for the others - and especially not for the men! Just be yourself and make sure your style reflects your own personality. This way you’ll be a lot more attractive than by wearing revealing clothes which don’t represent you as a person (and in which you probably don’t feel comfortable).
Take good care of your general aspect (hair, nails, skin).
Believe in your own style, regardless how much (or less) the others like it. Wear your outfits with pride. In the end, you’ll only admire and follow one fashion icon: yourself.
Trendy Hats That Will Make You Fashionable This Summer
Summer is the season when all women want to show how beautiful and fashionable they are. But clothes are not the only ones that take part in forming one’s style. Accessories are also extremely important - no outfit can be complete without a trendy bag, necklace or bracelet. During summer, you have to cover your head to avoid getting a sunstroke. A hat or bonnet might become the perfect accessory to show your style and express your personality.
These days, the latest trend are hats made of straws. A must have in your wardrobe is a black straw hat with wide edges and a rounded vertex girded with a band. This is one of the most fashionable hats this summer. While black is very popular, you can also choose any other dark color that would match better with your clothes. If you plan a trip to the beach and you know you’ll wear a light dress, pick a white hat and you’ll look perfect.
Another fashionable head accessory are caps. They go very well with sporty clothes or jeans, but you have to pick them very carefully. While men are into the “dirty” style and should choose washed pigment-dyed caps, women are suggested brightly colored caps with flowers. Such a cap is guaranteed to add charm to your appearance and make you look trendy, while staying casual.
Any real lady should have a bonnet. An original bonnet will make you stand out and complete your style better than any other accessory. Choose large bonnets of any color, decorated with flowers and bands - they are always trendy.
If you find it difficult to find a hat or a bonnet that fits your face shape or your style, an original (and practical) way to cover your head is by wearing a turban. This season turbans are still very fashionable. You can choose any material and tie it up any way you like, as it goes well with any outfit and it creates a personal style.
Crocheted hats are also very popular. However, there’s one small problem with them - they are rather hard to find original crocheted hats in shops. If you buy those that are not made by hand, you might notice other people wearing the same model, and you don’t want that, do you? You should try to find an originally designed one or, even better, if you know how to crochet - make one yourself! That way, you’ll be complimented not only for the hat, but also for your creativity and hard work!
This summer is the perfect time to start wearing hats or bonnets, because no matter what model you choose, you will look trendy. Feel free to experiment with various materials, shapes and prints. This season, being fashionable means being original.
Glamour Girl’s Fashion Travel Essentials
Traveling requires quite more than a handful of fashion essentials. Whether it is just for weekend get-away or a luxury trip to somewhere extravagant, you need certain stuff to help you maintain that glamour fashionable look. Besides, there is no such thing as having too much luggage.
If you are traveling, never forget to bring some basic essentials such as your sunscreen, lip balm and moisturizer. Traveling should not wear off your natural beauty. Make sure to apply sunscreen with at least SPF45 to your skin if you are going to an outdoor adventure. Lip balm will keep your lips soft and supple even without lipstick. Moisturizer is absolutely a beauty must-have. Keep your daily beauty routine intact even if you are out traveling.
Scarves and shawls are absolutely elegant and glam. Wear your scarf along with your travel clothes for that chic traveler look. Shawls create a fashion statement whether you are wearing beach clothes or sun dresses. They give you that relaxed and womanly look.
You can never travel without a luggage. Louis Vuitton or Ralph Lauren luggage trolleys or oversized travel bags can absolutely make you look glamorous and chic while setting off to travel. NY and Co., Lacoste, Kenneth Cole and Kate Spade have gorgeous travel bags that you can proudly trot around. If you are out for a business trip, a Louis Vuitton monogram portfolio is absolutely to die for. Remember to always travel in style.
Sunglasses are definitely fashion essentials of you are traveling. You can use a good pair of shades for all your travels - a weekend at the beach or resort, business trip, shopping spree, travel adventure, luxury cruise and almost every holiday trip there is. Sunglasses or shades will definitely give you that fashionista look while protecting your eyes from the sun’s UV rays.
If you are traveling, bring in your swimwear. Even if it is just a business trip, seminar or convention, make sure to bring a nice sexy swimwear with you. Chances are, you would be staying in a hotel. It would be great to relax in the pool area and have a night swim to get you revived and to rejuvenate yourself.
If you are having an out-of-town weekend beach trip, never leave without your sexy sundresses, flip flops, wide-rimmed hat, tote beach bag, beach towel and all the 2-piece bikinis you can fit in your luggage. It would not hurt to bring bandanas, beach clubbing attire and sexy flowing dresses for an all-night shindig party at the beach.
And lastly, every glamour girl would want to set the mood for travel. Bring in your iPod or MP3 player to get you rocking while in the car or plane on the way to your destination.
Fashion Battle: Leighton Meester vs Kim Raver
Leighton Meester and Kim Raver both chose to wear the same blue Versace goddess dress (at different events, of course). Which of the two actresses wore it better?
Photo source: FabSugar
Fashion Tips at No Cost
Every girl would want to look amazing in every occasion. Everybody thinks that being beautiful and fashionable goes hand in hand with spending money and shopping for the latest trends of the season. This is an incorrect notion. Every woman can look great at no cost. How? Here are some helpful tips.
First key is confidence. It helps a lot to become confident with yourself and with your natural charm. Confidence can create a huge difference with the way you project yourself in public. It can make you beautiful and pleasing to the eyes of people. It makes you look and feel relaxed just be keeping it natural. It will reflect in the way you talk and mingle with others.
Second, you do not need a Dolce and Gabbana or Balenciaga wardrobe to look good at work or in school. Being beautiful does not depend on signature pieces of clothing. Lack of budget for designer clothes should not hinder you from looking good. Wear what you have, create a fashion statement of your own, learn how to modify and wear your clothes with just the right attitude.
Third, raid your closet. Learn how to mix and match the right pieces of clothing. Read fashion magazines to get hold of an interesting idea to come up with a fabulous outfit. Check out catalogs and see what style you can adapt using your own resources. Learn to modify your own wardrobe by designing a look that is both unique and trendy.
Fourth tip, learn something new. Acquire a skill. Learn how to sew and design clothes. You can benefit a lot from this in the long run. And it is a skill you can carry on. And, you can learn how to create multiple variations with your old pieces of clothing just by re-designing them. How? Let’s say a pair of old jeans. You can turn them into something more than just plain and old by re-designing them. Cut them short, add attractive details or do anything to make them look new and different. You can do the same with your old t-shirts, skirts and other clothes.
Fifth, re-invent yourself. How? Learn how to apply the right make-up. Make people focus on your beautiful face. Or try to lose a little weight to enhance your figure. Exercise and be healthy. Have enough sleep, care for your skin and eat right. Wear a nice and clean hairstyle. Enhance your best features - if you have great, long legs, wear mini-skirts or sundresses; if you have beautiful eyes, don’t hide them behind glasses. Conceal what you think does not flatter your over-all look like flabby arms and bulging tummy and learn to concentrate on your best features. And remember that real beauty does not require all the effort and should not cost all your money.