1. Black day dress

The little black dress is back, and this time it’s great not only for the evening. Wearing a black dress during the day can seem a little weird at first, but with a little imagination we can find some good opportunities to wear it.

Ralph Rucci, Carmen Marc Valvo, Badgley Mischka, Zac Posen, Aurelio Costarella, Vera Wang, Chris Han, Anna Sui, Richard Chai, Joanna Mastroianni, Dennis Basso, Derek Lam, Iodice, Rock and Republic, Nicole Miller - they’re all for this trend.

2. Floral print dress

It looks like spring isn’t spring without the floral print trend, and there can be no spring without the floral print dress. This is a very feminine dress that you can wear at any time of the day, and what’s best - it will never go out of style!

This year, the most beautiful floral print dresses come from Gucci, Blumarine, Dolce&Gabanna, Erdem, Moschino, Anna Sui or Oscar de la Renta.

3. One-shoulder dress

One-shoulder dresses are not something new, they have been in trend for the last few seasons. They’re still very in, as nothing makes a statement quite like a sleek asymmetrical silhouette. For a sexy look, choose a velvet, chiffon or satin dress in a bold color (like orange, red or pink).

Who’s proposing this trend? Lanvin (lots of bright colors and animal prints), Alexander McQueen (short dresses), Balmain, Balenciaga, Sophia Kokosalaki, Calvin Klein, Bottega Veneta, Emilio Pucci, Iceberg, Giorgio Armani and Versace.

4. Sport dress

Perhaps the most practical dress this season, the sport dress is easy to wear and accessorize. You can wear it with sport shoes, platforms or stilettos - it still looks great. This dress is perfect for during the day (when you’re not at the office), for the weekends or holidays.

Michael Kors si Max Mara are the ones suggesting this trend.

5. Bejeweled dress

If you’re searching for an elegant and precious evening look, choose a bejeweled dress. These sparkly dresses are perfect for glamorous events like parties or cocktails.

Alberta Ferretti, Burberry Prorsum, Derercuny, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro and Blumarine are all for this trend.

Stay tuned for part 2 of this article, where we examine another 5 trendy dresses for this spring and summer!

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Eco (or green) fashion is the most recent word that’s on everyone’s lips. Conscious consumers need to buy into it and fashion labels need to grab a touch of its selling potential. But what exactly is eco fashion, and most importantly, how can it help the environment?

Eco fashion is a term that may be used to explain any type of clothing that is made in a sustainable way (a way that minimizes the impact on the environment). It may also include fair-trade and ethical clothing, which frequently applies similar elements, as the link between peaople and their well being and health is usually inseparable from that of the environment. Here are a few of the most important ways that fashion and clothing can effect on the environment:

Insecticides employed in the cultivation of natural fibers - the cultivation of cotton uses large quantities of chemical insecticides, which have a number of environmental impacts that include health hazards to the people living in the neighborhood.

Chemical pollution / byproducts of textile manufacturing - chemicals from textile factories can enter the water and damage the flora and fauna, as well as pose a risk to the humans.

Textile waste - synthetic textiles are not bio degradable and represent a major dump problem all over the world. Even natural textiles produce CO2 as they break down.

Use of carbon-based fuels and production of CO2 - all produce and distribution of textiles uses traditional fules and produce CO2. The produce of artificial textiles is very fuel in depth.

There are a number of different eco fashion labels and initiatives that try to help minimizing some or all of these environmental impacts. They use natural organic fabrics like hemp, cotton, soy, bamboo, fabrics made using recycled materials, sustainable materials and the recycling and restyling of second hand garments. In the past, Eco fashion was considered clothing for the hippie, tree-hugging types, who did not care about style. But recently, Eco fashion has become extremely classy, with many of the top designers becoming concerned about the environment and trying to conceptualize sustainable lines, and also a massive amount of choice rising. You’ll find just about any eco fashion clothing item that you need, including recycled jewelry and organic cotton trainers.

The winter season means a ton of different things depending on where you reside: for Californians it can only mean a few degrees difference, for Kentucky residents it can suggest ice hurricanes, for residents of New York it can imply snow and rain, and for those even more north it can imply seriously deep piles of snow. It appears logical, then, that the perfect winter footwear would need to incorporate both obligatory elements based primarily on your location and any trendy elements. In the paragraphs that follow, I can let you know the best winter boots for you sorted by those made for mild winter environments to severe ones.

First let’s have a look at temperature. If temps fall below freezing on a constant basis in the winter months, you’d doubtless be reasonable to look for a boot with some type of insulation. Boots can be full of down like puffer jackets & coats regularly are, they can be lined with high-tech water-resistant materials built to keep feet dry and keep body heat, or boots can be coated with fuzzy materials like fur, fleece, shearling and pretend versions of each. If the temperature in your neighborhood stays above freezing, fortunate you! You have your pick of just about any boot out there! But try and stay away from most boots that are lined or filled as they’d become too hot and uncomfortable. Plenty of designer fashion boots are made with unlined leather or synthetic materials or an awfully thin leather lining. There are some sheepskin boots, like Uggs, that are lined but claim to keep feet at a cushty temperature if outdoors is hot or cold.

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Safari inspired outfits are hot fashion favorites again this spring/summer season. The earthy, natural colors are good for “Softs”, which can blend different shades of the same color to get the ideal look. Watch out for beige, taupe, sand, stone, cream, chocolate and coffee brown. If you would really like to go wild, what about adding a bit of muted animal print?

Safari isn’t exclusively for “Softs”; other groups can manipulate the safari look by adding different colors.

“Lights” can wear the lighter safari colors, like cream or sand, and team them with pastels. Pale apricot or pink with taupe or sand can be stunning on a blonde. These colors will not overpower your light skin complexion and hair.

“Warms” will look extremely up to date matching warm red or orange with taupe or khaki. The yellow undertones of the orange will give heat to the neutral colors and augment your natural skin tones.

“Cools” need to stick to neutral colors, mixed with colors with a blue undertone. Taupe and pink, as I discussed earlier, look good, but for “cools” the colors have to be much stronger.

“Deeps” will look fantastic in dark chocolate brown put along with pewter and a deep rich red or a dark sand. If the colors are dark and not pastel, they are going to look fabulous.

“Clears” look their best in contrasting colors, so take care that the neutrals you choose are on either end of the color spectrum. For instance dark black/brown with cream, or chocolate brown with pale sand. Zebra prints might be a dazzling look.

Now that you’ve got the colors sorted, what about the designs? Which styles are best for your body shape? With all the pocket detail round the hips and bust, the safari theme is ideal for the “Lean Column” type. “Hourglass” types can show their lovely waists off by belting in jackets, but they need to watch out for too many pockets - they can add inches to your silhouette! “Triangle” types can balance their narrow shoulders with lots of detail on the top half, but make sure to stay away from pockets round the hips on the skirt or trousers. “Rectangle” types will look great in safari galvanized skirts and trousers with pockets, but need to stay away from belted jackets. “Inverted Triangle” types can have lots of details on their narrow hips, but must minimize bulk around their shoulders.

Paying attention to the colors and styles, anyone can look great wearing “safari” fashions this summer, no matter what their coloring and body shape is. Just remember to adapt the style so that it also suits your personality. This will surely give you a individual look that compliments you without compromising on fashion.

Inspiration and originality makes the collections of different designers look unique, even if they have some things in common. But when two collections share not only the same concept, but also use the same patterns, designs and materials, this is an alarm signal that calls for plagiarism.

Giorgio Armani accuses D&G of having shamelessly copied the quilted trousers that the duo proposes for the next season, but which Armani originally put on his catwalk in June.

“Now they copy me. Tomorrow they will learn,” Armani told reporters following the show. “I would understand if they were nobodies. But honestly!”

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana seemed unimpressed with these accusations and insisted that there was no plagiarism involved, claiming that they didn’t even look at Armani’s collection.

“We surely have plenty to learn, but certainly not from him,” they said in a statement released yesterday. “The Armani style was never a source of inspiration for us and it is years since we have bothered to watch his collections.”

Mary-Kate Olsen showed up at the “New Yorkers for Children Gala” wearing a puffy headband from the Marc Jacobs Fall 2008 collection. This hair piece is supposedly going to be a very hot accessory this year, but to me it looks like a raccoon’s tail wrapped around her head.

This trend will probably die as fast as the turban trend last year.

“He died at 2:30 pm. He had suffered for several years from leukemia and died of respiratory failure,” says Rose Torrente-Mett, his sister, also a designer.

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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!