Top Fashion Picks
Every woman would love to be labeled as chic, glamorous and elegant. There is an inner J Lo in every woman that needs to be unleashed every now and then. It is not a crime to indulge on a handful of fabulous fashion must-haves from time to time. So go ahead and justify your fashion splurge.
First stop, get a fantastic outfit. Get the latest fashion trends to hit the season. Juicy Couture, Versace, Armani, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein and Dolce and Gabbana are some of the top picks for a signature look. Get easy on the pocket with great selections from Forever 21, NY and Co. and Mexx.
Next stop; grab your bag to create a fashion statement that suits an outfit that is to die for. Monogram bags fro Louis Vuitton are absolutely perfect. Hobos and fashionable handbags from Coach provide a wide array of choices. Dooney and Bourke, Kate Spade and Jimmy Choo creations are great finds as well. You may also opt for Nine West totes and elegant clutches. The choices are endless.
Unleash the diva in you by grabbing the best shoes that can take you to places. If you think that purchasing a pair of Manolos is already too much for now, do not lose hope. The fashion fairy will bring you endless choices from Naturalizer, Nine West, Massimo Dutti, Salvatore Ferragamo, Aldo and many others. Depending on your budget, there are numerous signature brands that will suit you best. Whether you choose pumps, flirty platforms, stilettos, Mary Janes or flats, you can find amazing choices at a reasonable price.
A glamour girl will not be complete without the make-up to match a fabulous and gorgeous get up. Shu Uemura provides one of the best lines of make-up to suit every skin type and every skin tone. Lipsticks, eye shadows, mascaras, blushers and bronzers in the right combination will make you look every inch glam and chic. Other best picks for make-up include pressed powders from Maybelline, body shimmers from The Body Shop, lipsticks and other skin care products from L’Oreal.
To complete your fashion must-haves list, get hold of great accessories such as watches, jewelries and other fun stuff that create a good deal of impact to your over-all look such as bangles, chandelier earrings, necklaces and even hair accessories. Great choices for watches include the extravagant Rolex, or the fabulously simple but fashionable Tag Heuer, Timex, Ann Klein and Guess.
Celebrate being a woman with these top fashion picks. Being fashionable requires a bit of effort and shedding off some bucks. But with the number of top brands to choose from, you can chance upon great finds ranging from a few dollars to hundreds. The idea is to make it fun, fashionable and worth the money.
A-list celebrities flock to the Costume Institute Gala
From Tom and Katie to David and Posh, celebrities flocked to a costume gala at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit outside the Met lent buzz to the costume exhibit inside called “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy“.
Chic and Glam Top Fashion Icons
Hollywood is always crammed with stars and sightings and it is impossible to miss the ones sporting a great and admirable fashion sense - not to mention the looks that go with it. Aside for their ability to steal the limelight, they are epitomes of glamour and grace. Here are 5 of the most fashionable and best-dressed stars that topped the list last year.
Making it to the top is Tom Cruise’s object of affection, Katie Holmes. Katie had consistently managed to maintain a fashion sense worthy of everybody’s attention. Whether she’s on the red carpet in the most elegant long gown or out having coffee in plain jeans and casual top, she manages to look her best. With accessories to die for and a cool personality, Katie is definitely a scene-stealer.
Next on the list is the leggy and gorgeous Cameron Diaz. Her closet is something that every girl would love to raid. She can mix and match outfits and accessories effortlessly and still look dashing. Her radiant and light aura compliments her unique sense of style. Cameron never misses a beat when it comes to looking her best. With a wide smile and eyes that glow, she is definitely a wonderful sight to behold.
Showstopper diva, Beyonce Knowles takes the third spot. Curvaceous, voluptuous and 100% captivating - these best describes this pop superstar. She is definitely a goddess in the red carpet. Even out on the streets, it is impossible to miss such wonderful aura. With a smile that exudes charm and brilliance, any outfit will definitely make her stand out. Her great choice of designer outfits matches her soaring career as a star.
Goddess-looking and 100% feminine Penelope Cruz makes it to the fourth spot as best dressed. Her slinky, sexy Versace gowns and elegantly-styled Dior dresses are perfect enough to make her star shine in the red carpet - and anywhere else. Her simple, classic taste makes her a style icon in every way, with great looks to match her natural glamour.
All-American, a mixture of girly and sporty - that’s Jessica Biel completing the top 5 best dressed of 2007. Jessica never failed to enchant people with her feminine side while wearing an Oscar dela Renta creation at the Oscars. She is absolutely a sight to behold even in jeans and glam top for a Saturday night shindig with some girlfriends. And, she’s a surefire hottie in immaculate white Hudson jeans while strolling along the streets of New York City.
These top 5 fashion icons will definitely steal the show with their charms, beauty and unmatched fashion sense.
Valentino’s Haute Couture Spring 2008 Ads
Here’s Valentino’s new Haute Couture Spring 2008 ad campaign, featuring model Alison Nix. I just love the way it uses those hard geometric shapes and loud colors to emphasize the soft, delicate dresses!
More pictures from the Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2008 ad campaign…
Unleash the Diva in You!
Are you afraid to try out something new for a change? Do you always stick to the basics? Are you missing out on a lot of fashion essentials? Don’t let your busy schedule or your lack of budget get you down. There are many ways for you to innovate a new look and come up with an absolutely jaw-dropping make-over - at a minimal cost!
How you are going to unleash the diva in you in not a question. You are a woman and you are by nature a diva. Raid your closet and create a mixed-and-matched outfit that is to die for. Move away from the conventional and try something different. Do not be afraid to wear clothes that are a bit revealing. Experiment with colors and wear them with confidence.
For starters, pair your sexiest low rise jeans with a glam top - something girly and flirty. Something sleeveless or haltered with a bit of metallic accents or made from soft, lacy fabric would be an excellent choice. Wear this outfit with high-heeled pumps, sky-high espadrilles from Victoria’s Secret or strappy sandals. You would absolutely look feminine and gorgeous. A little make-up with just a hint of lip gloss and bronzer will do the trick. You’re now ready for some fun night-out with the girls.
For a romantic date, impress your boyfriend with something more daring. Make him remember what you are wearing. Trade your usual casual conservative dress with something more interesting like a sexy tube dress with a hem that falls gently just around mid-knee level or a haltered mini-dress in red or black accentuated with a metallic belt paired with metallic stilettos. Leave your neckline bare; instead, wear a nice pair of earrings.
For a typical day at the mall, coffee session with your girlfriends or a movie date, come up with a casual attire that is relaxed, laid back but chic. Jeans and a tank top are excellent foundation. Accessorize with belt, necklace or dangling earrings, bangles and wear just a little make-up for that natural look. Tie the whole thing together by wearing a pair of flats. You may also opt for a mini skirt instead of jeans. Choose a handbag that is hip and chic that can blend well with your outfit.
It is also a wise decision to invest on some interesting pieces of clothes and accessories. A simple outfit can be spiced up with the right choice and amount of accessories. Invest on a nice cool blazer that can go well with jeans, slacks and skirt; a black skirt, dark jeans and a pair of khakis. For accessories, a couple of bangles, long beaded necklaces and fancy chokers, chandelier earrings, charm bracelets and a glam watch would be nice investments.
Lastly, remember that having a few pieces of interesting stuff for your outfit is better than having tons that do not create a glam and gorgeous look.
Mischa Barton to replace 14-year-old model Monika Jagaciak as the face of Australian Fashion Week
Mischa Barton has replaced 14-year-old Polish model Monika Jagaciak as the new face of Australian Fashion Week. The teenage model, a cover girl of Harper’s Bazaar, was dropped as a response to the fashion industry’s decision do adopt a minimum age for models.
Officials initially rejected pressure from critics such as the editor of Vogue Australia, who voiced concern about the sexualisation of children.
Simon Lock, the founder of the event, insisted that Jagaciak had the support of her parents and would be chaperoned as she flew to Australia as part of an entourage of European models. “There’s been criticism of the industry in the past for promoting the Lolita syndrome, but that’s something we will not stand for,” he said. “The designers love these models as coat hangers for their clothes. They don’t want to exploit their sexuality in any way whatsoever.”
The uproar forced the organisers into an awkward retreat. They announced a minimum age to be set at 16 “in light of industry and community concern regarding the acceptable age for models”. [Source]
Fashion Essentials
It is easy to spice up a basic outfit. You can look amazing in jeans and shirt provided that you know how to add spice and flavor to your basic look. Remember, an amazing outfit should have a good foundation and then you can work from there to get the whole thing together.
You can create a wonderful look anytime as long as you have some basic fashion essentials. From these few pieces of wardrobe, you can create multiple looks just by adding up some accessories that can blend well with your outfit.
Nice fitting jeans are great essentials. Jeans go well with platform shoes or flats for a girly look, sneakers for a sporty look and even high-heels for a night-out, glam mode. Having a pair of jeans that fits perfectly is definitely a fashion investment.
An immaculate white tank top is also an essential. White can go with about anything, and it never goes out of fashion. Pair it up with just about anything - jeans, skirts and jackets. Wear it with sandals, wedge slip-ons, flip flops or even flirty espadrilles.
Leggings are great investments, too. Wearing black leggings underneath an ultra-mini skirt, mini dress or a top with a hemline that falls around mid-thigh is enough to make you both hip and chic. Leggings worn under super-short denim skirts with a tank top can make you look funky. Get flirty by wearing sexy long tops with a pair of leggings. Or, for a romantic look, pair it up with vintage pieces of clothing. A pair of leggings can definitely go a long way.
A black mini dress is a classic. Black sleeveless, haltered or spaghetti-strapped mini dress is absolutely timeless. It can definitely blend in with any formal occasion - dinner-for-two kinds of dates, cocktails and evening parties. You can never go wrong with a sexy, elegant mini black dress. Spice it up with pearls, basic jewelries or elegant studs.
Liven up your wardrobe with other basic pieces such as a cute mini-skirt, a girly sweater and a pair of black slacks. You can work from these few pieces because they go with about anything for an everyday outfit. And finally, add spice and flavor with just the right amount of accessories - belts, beaded necklaces, bangles and even chandelier earrings for that glam, chic look.
Spring/Summer 2008 fashion trends - the pyjama look
One of the weirdest trends this season is the pyjama look. A lot of fashion designers have created loose, printed outfits that resemble pyjamas. It seems now you can go out wearing your favorite PJ’s!
That Ann Demeulemeester outfit looks just like my grandfather’s pyjamas! 
[Ann Demeulemeester, Anne Klein]
More catwalk pictures of pyjama-inspired outfits…
The Basics of Fashion
Looking your best does not need that much effort. Being beautiful does not require expensive and heavy make-up or a wardrobe that consists of Balenciaga, Prada and Ferragamo. You can look your best by simply following basic rules of fashion. After all, natural beauty is effortless.
First step is to recognize your body type. Are you small and chubby? Or, are you tall and skinny? Do you have wide hips, wide waist, big boobs, big-boned figure or slender? Get to know your body type and you can work from there.
For girls with big butts, it is better to opt for low waist or low rise jeans. Low waist jeans tend to cut your butt in half. So that means less emphasis on your butt. For girls with petit figures, it is best to avoid wearing oversized tops that cover half of the body. It is best to wear tank tops, well-fitted jeans, jackets that fit just right or dresses that fall above the knees. Long dresses tend to make petit girls look smaller.
For those on the heavy side, there are definitely a lot of choices for plus-size clothes that have a flattering effect. Such styles include overlapping blouses, prints that create a slimming effect, V-necks and cuts that give shape to the body. Avoid body hugging blouses and oversized sweatshirts that add volume to the body making you look bulkier. Avoid off-shouldered tops; they will make you look wider. Do not wear big or chunky accessories that add up to your weight. Instead, accessorize simply and take it easy on the clunky chokers.
Girls who are small and chubby should avoid flared jeans that will make them look smaller and stubbier. For those with wide hips, they should avoid pencil cuts that make them look like a cocoon. A-lined skirts with thin waist bands that fall below the waist are a great choice – sexy and flattering.
Following these simple and basic rules can make anyone look good. Who needs a complete Dior outfit when you can look good on affordable brands? Looking good does not have to cost a fortune. It is about having the right choice. You can wear the most expensive designer outfit but a wrong choice can never make you look any better.