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How to Dress Like a Celebrity on a Budget

May 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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It seems many of us are fascinated by celebrities. We read magazines and keep up with celebrity trends online. Many of us want to look and dress like celebrities. Who wouldn’t? They seem to have a different fashion sense that the average person.

It’s no wonder they have a certain style. Most celebrities have large amounts of money, as well as stylists and consultants to help them maintain their looks. While this does give them a certain advantage, this doesn’t mean that you can’t look like a celebrity. Here are a few tips that can help you out — even if you are on a budget.

Choose a Mentor

Find a celebrity that represents the style you want to reflect. You should choose a celebrity whose body type is similar to yours. It doesn’t make sense to try to fit into fashions of an ultra-thin celebrity, when your body type might be a bit on the heavy side.

Use Magazines

Read celebrity-based magazines such as People. Tear out photos of your favorite celebrity and use these as a resource. Many of these magazines feature articles on how to dress like your favorite celebrity while choose lower-priced outfits and clothing.

Accessorize

See what kinds of accessories and jewelry your favorite celeb is wearing and try to find inexpensive pieces that are similar. One idea that is embraced by many is to actually learn to create your own jewelry. By taking a jewelry making class, you’ll be able to recreate those fabulous pieces worn by celebrities.

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Dressing Like A Celebrity Without Breaking the Budget

May 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could attend all those fabulous runway shows such as New York’s Fashion Week? If you could do that, you would be on top of the latest and greatest fashion trends. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have the ability to do that; however, that’s no reason why you can’t keep up on the trends that are shown during this amazing fashion event. Here’s some easy ways to keep your finger on these fashions.

Watch programs on networks such as Style Network that feature top designers and their fashions. In addition, subscribe to fashion magazines as these publications always feature the latest trends.

Make sure you understand that most of the fashions that appear on the runway may not be suitable for everyday wear  — most of them are not even meant to do that. You should choose what you truly love and try to emulate those. Forget about the others that just won’t be suitable.

After you pick out your favorites, put your own style spin on it. You should do things like take the basic style, but choose it in a color that is more suitable to your tastes.

Most of the fashions that appear on the runways are out of the price range of the average budget. However, you can look for more affordable similar pieces at your local department stores or online.

Fashion trends change quickly, so you need to understand that you may not be able to keep up with these quick changes unless you actually do have an endless income. Adopt your favorite pieces and mix them with last season’s fashions.

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Launching a Fashion Blog

February 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If you are passionate about fashion, then one of the best things that you can do to share your interest with the rest of the world is to create your very own fashion blog. There are already several millions of blogs about fashion in the blogosphere, and so if you want your blog to become popular, you are going to need to be able to create completely unique content. You are also going to need to have an understanding about the types of things that people are really looking for.

One of the ways that you can generate information about what your readers are looking for is through the use of free online surveys. With free online surveys you will be able to get feedback from your readers on what is working and what is not working. This will help you to curate your content to meet the specific needs of the people that are visiting and reading your blog. When you create content that actually suits what your readers and other readers in the industry are looking for, you will be able to generate the level of traffic that you are trying to generate for your fashion blog.

Free online surveys are going to make it easier than ever for you to gain an understanding of what people are looking for online. When you use this information to your advantage, you can model your blog around what people are truly looking for, and this is going to help you build a better, more popular and more successful blog. You will be able to increase your readership and subscriber numbers just by aiming to deliver exactly what your target market is looking for. Set up a survey on your website, ask your readers for thoughtful answers to your questions, and use this information to build your blog.

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Media: Do They Make Our Fashion Decisions?

January 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We can all safely agree that the media has an impact on our fashion. We tend to wear what the celebrities wear and we want to wear what we see in the magazines. We see pictures of people wearing something we like and then we go spend money on it. We know that the media has an effect on our fashion, but are they controlling it?

When we look at magazines, we see beautiful women wearing beautiful clothing. Right then and there, the idea is planted in our head. I want to wear that. We want to look beautiful like the woman in the picture. We want to wear that style of clothing.

There isn’t any alternative, is there? The media decides what is fashionable and posts it online, in magazines, on the television. The only clothing put in stores is what everyone is wearing. We can’t get away from the trends because it’s the only thing we’re capable of buying because the stores don’t offer anything else.

Some may see this as a bad thing, but is it really that bad? It may minimize individuality, but that also minimizes the teasing that goes on because of what people wear. It minimizes our choice in fashion, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, because then we don’t have to worry about what we are going to wear. We are just going to go with the latest trend.

In a way, if the media decides what we should wear, it almost eliminates one of our basic decisions in life. We still have decisions because the media puts out a variety of styles, but because of the media making the majority of our decision, we don’t have to worry about what kind of clothing to buy or if our fashion won’t fit in. In reality, if the media really does make our fashion decisions, then we are all fitting in together because we have that in common. We aren’t divided because of the differences in our clothing. Because someone else is making that decision, doesn’t it make our lives a lot easier?

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Hollywood’s Best Bling in 2010

December 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The end of the year is a good time to look back at some of the year’s greatest hits. Whether it’s the best movies, television shows, music, or celebrity fashion trends, the end of the year is the time to see the best and worst of what came out this year. Some of the best included diamond engagement rings and other stylish jewels worn by some of today’s hottest celebrities. Let’s take a look at some of the best bling 2010 saw on these Hollywood beauties.

News of Beyonce’s engagement wasn’t all that topped the charts. The bling on her finger hit “the best of” charts when she showed off her 18-carat Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring in November at one of Schwartz’s fashion bashes.

Jessica Simpson showed off an engagement ring this year too, after fiancé Eric Johson presented her with a five-carat ruby and diamond engagement ring from Neil Lane in November.

Halle Berry made a sparkling presentation at the Harry Winston event in November. To celebrate the unveiling of the Hope Diamond, Berry wore a combination of diamonds that added up to 160 carats, which included her 17-carat earrings and 10-carat ring.

Carrie Underwood received a new canary-yellow ring by Jonathon Arndt from hockey-player hubby Mike Fisher at the couple’s wedding last summer.

Kim Kardashian knows there’s more to bling than just diamonds. Her 18-carat blackened gold necklace is made up of 120 carats in diamonds and 150 carats in emeralds. This necklace goes perfectly with Kardashian’s 70-carat emerald-and-diamond earrings. They’ll make everyone green with envy.

When Carey Mulligan made her Oscar debut this year, she did it in style, and fashioned a beautiful pair of 19th century Fred Leighton earrings that hung to her shoulders. These earrings were the perfect accessory with Mulligan’s strapless black gown and her cute pixie haircut.

From engagement rings to earrings, today’s top celebrities know what it takes to make it on the fashion “do” list.

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Hollywood Stars Stay Warm and Stylish this Winter

December 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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It’s almost Christmas, and even in Hollywood, the temperatures are dropping. With cold weather here, how do the Hollywood stars stay warm fashionable? It’s easy to do with a mix of fur, leather, scarves, and stylish accessories.

One way for stars to stay warm and stylish this winter is to top off their outfits with a fur coat. Jessica Simpson, Nicole Scherzinger, and Rachel Uchitel have all been seen walking around Hollywood in fur-lined coats this season. Fans can have the same look without the high cost by opting for a faux fur coat. The’re just as warm and stylish, but don’t cost as much as the real thing. Animal lovers will appreciate the faux fabric too.

Leather jackets and leggings are another fashionable way the stars stay warm in the winter. Stars including Halle Berry, Kim Kardashian, and Elle McPherson have all been seen walking around Hollywood this winter in this great-looking fashion that may never go out of style. Fans can stay warm in leather this winter, too, by finding rubber and leather-look leggings and coats to stay as warm and stylish as their favorite stars.

Hollywood stars top off their winter look with large scarves. Available in several styles and colors, a scarf is the perfect winter accessory, and will do double-duty by keeping them warm in the cold outdoors. Nichole Richie, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Alba, and Ashley Olson have all been seen around Hollywood sporting a scarf or shawl this season. Their fans can look just as good in a variety of scarves and shawls to fit their style and budget.

Scarves aren’t the only winter accessory seen in Hollywood this winter. Many accessories, including hats, gloves, and boots have been seen on several stars, including Kourtney Kardashian, Paris Hilton, and Nicky Hilton. Their favorite style for these winter accessories this season? Animal prints. Their fans can find their own mix of animal-print winter accessories to look just as good this season.

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Shocking Hollywood Fashion in 2010

December 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Hollywood stars are normally the best-dressed people seen in the fashion magazines. They wear the newest trends, the latest styles and colors, and are up-to-date with the latest makeup and hair styles. But some of Hollywood’s stars prefer to keep their own fashion alive and well, even when the rest of the world looks at them strangely. Here are some of the shocking fashion trends that has been seen in Hollywood this year.

Several stars, including Pamela Anderson, Jodie, and Halle Berry, were seen around Hollywood in nothing more than a clad bikini top, if that. In some cases, like on Anderson, there was barely any top at all. These stars combined their some-what bikini top with bikini underwear, a belt that covered just enough of the right place, and, in Berry’s case, a stylish pair of matching pants.

In place of a miniskirt, BaiLing was seen in a tutu. She topped it off with a fur crop top and strappy high-heeled sandals. This is not a look one saw regularly in Hollywood last summer.

Transparent fashions were also a big hit in 2010. From lacy see-through tops, to sheer fabrics, to netting, many Hollywood stars found a way to show off their skin last summer. While some opted to wear something underneath, others opted to let the lacey pattern cover them up.

Shoes were one of the strangest accessories seen around Hollywood this year. From knee-length boots, to strange-looking heals, to indescribable-looking shoes, Hollywood stars took “strange” to a whole new level.

The winner of the shocking outfits of the year award should go to Lady Gaga. Not once has she been seen wearing anything most people would call “normal.” Lady Gaga has a look all her own, which is one of the things that makes her so popular, and stand out in a crowd. She has a mix of crazy styles and colors, strange costumes, and odd accessories.

One thing’s for sure: nobody can say that Hollywood’s boring.

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Latest Colors in Fashion

December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Fashion trends change from season to season and year to year. Not only do the styles change, but the colors too. For the winter 2010-2011 season, there are not many restrictions when it comes to color in fashion. The latest colors in fashion come from a mix of inspiration, including nature, bohemian accents, urban warrior, and a touch of classic style.

With this abundance of inspiration, the latest color palette varies greatly from light neutral shades to rich vibrant tones allowing for a varied collection to choose from. Lighter shades come in a range from beige and white, then deepen to darker shades of charcoal, grey, and black, then deepen to even richer colors including dark reds, blues, and purples.

Even with this wide array of colors, there are some that stand out more than others, including bright red, camel, deep purple, and khaki. A good mix of these colors, and slightly different tones of them, will give fashionistas a great winter wardrobe that will see them all the way through to spring. They may want to stack up on several different outfits in these shades, including pants, skirts, tops, holiday dresses, shoes, and accessories. Some great combinations of these colors include mixing khaki with any of the brighter tones, reds and purples, mixing camel with the deeper tones, even a full outfit in either khaki or camel. If that’s too boring for some, they can always add a splash of one of the brighter colors, either with a scarf, a belt, or some other accessory.

These latest colors can be found in a multitude of today’s fashions, including stretch pants, long coats and jackets, miniskirts, tights, and a variety of shoes. They can be found in popular accessories including bags, scarves, belts, and jewelry. Buyers can purchase a few that will go with some of the other items they already have in their wardrobe that will update it to match this season’s color trends.

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Looking as Stylish as Your Favorite Celebrity

December 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Millions of people tune in to awards shows just to see what the celebrities are wearing. Many designers from Oscar de la Renta to Vera Wang are only too pleased to have celebs show off their latest creation.

While the price tags are way above what the average person can handle, finding more reasonable priced version is possible. Not to worry, there are clothing boutiques licensed to make and sell their own versions of the top designer styles hot off the red carpet. Best of all, you can have these for a mere fraction of their original price tag.

Finding Celebrity Dress Knockoffs

While the term”knockoffs”usually has a negative connotation, there is nothing illegal about these fashion forward copies. There are many different styles available to choose from. Sometimes the new styles are unveiled within the week of their first appearance at an awards show. One good tip is to watch the morning TV shows after the big event. They often have a guest designer who has made copies of celebrity fashion and will tell you where to buy them.

Of course you can search online to find the dresses that the celebs are wearing now. Some websites specialize in selling these celebrity dress knockoffs. Keep in mind that good shopping sense still applies. Prices will vary based on the style and seller, so be sure to compare before buying. Of course, if you have a bit of sewing talent, there is nothing stopping you from making your version of the latest celebrity fashion.

It’s OK to drool over the hot celebrity fashions you see in magazines and on TV. You can be just as stylish by getting a hold of your own copy of a beautiful dress. Some of these dresses cost $10,000 but you could end up paying less than $500. Once you hit the party scene, if you notice the paparazzi following you, at least you will know why.

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Hollywood’s Top Celebrity Trendsetters

December 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Even the most stylish celebrities sometimes have a little help looking good. They have people who help to coordinate almost every aspect of their everyday lives, including what they wear. Some celebrities are known for setting fashion trends.

Some routinely make the ‘Best Dressed’ list, while others have their off days when they miss the mark. Some who score points for their fashion sense are:

•Kate Moss: Of course it helps that she is a supermodel. Moss has a reputation for almost always looking camera ready and stylishly dressed. Whether it is a full length gown or jeans and boots, she generally pulls it off.
•Lindsay Lohan: She may have gotten some bad press due to her personal troubles but there is no denying her sense of style. This may be why her 6126 leggings line flew off the shelves when they were first released. Lohan herself is no slouch on the red carpet scene.
•Michelle Obama: Since her husband won the presidency, she has won raves for her glamorous sense of style. This has helped her grace top fashion magazines like Vogue.
•Angelina Jolie: Showing a penchant for black and a way too laid back attitude did not win her any praise. As her career skyrocketed and she found stability in her personal life, it seems her sense of fashion also evolved.
•Sarah Jessica Parker: She played a fashionista in Sex and the City, but her live appearances prove that it was more than a performance.
•Heidi Klum: This supermodel is so well known for her style sense she has her own successful fashion line.

There are other celebrities who make the grade for their sense of style. There are even a few male celebs who turn heads on the red carpet with more than just their looks. Catching up on the latest celebrity fashion is as easy as watching the next awards show on TV.

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