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Is Nude the New Black?

May 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The fashion world can change in the blink of an eye. What was all the rave today may be totally out of place tomorrow! Fashions change quickly, just like the seasons of the year. Each season the colors of our world change, and in just the same way the fashions change: warm clothes for the winter, cooler clothes for the summer.

One of the latest fashions that has come about is that called “Nude Layering” or Nude fashion. Nude layering isn’t a model walking about in her or his birthday suit but is the concept of starting off with a simple dress (usually one piece) and layering colors on it as you go, a very simple and effective way of making an outfit up. One place to get a good deal on the dresses is http://www.offers.com; they can help with any budget.

The “nude” concept has actually been around for a few years and originally started in Japan in the mid nineteen-nineties, but only recently caught on because of the celebrity exposure; we’ve recently seen the impact of the media spotting a few of the “right people” wearing the garments, giving “Nude” a major boost in popularity.

Fashion does change with the seasons, but some things will stay “in fashion” for much longer than others, especially the colors. They tend to hang around for a while, and while they may fade from the scene, they can come back too. In every case, knowing where to get the best fashion deals is a great accessory! Black was in fashion last season, but now it’s Nude.

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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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How to Mix and Match Patterns

May 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

There was a time when mixing patterns when choosing or putting together an outfit was strictly forbidden. It was completely unheard of to mix patterns. However, times have changed and right now mixing clothing patterns is one of hottest fashion trends out there. Nevertheless, you don’t want to mix all those patterns incorrectly and end up looking like you got dressed in the dark. Here are a few tips to help you gain style while mixing those patterns.

When mixing patterns, make sure that you stay within the same color palette. Choose patterns that are in the same hue and if you can, choose patterns with the same colors in each. For instance, you can put together browns and oranges, but don’t put those colors with pinks and greens.

Choose patterns that are different sizes. You can pair a large plaid pattern with a small, delicate pattern very successfully.

Try polka dots. These patterns are easy to mix because they don’t have a lot of details and will mix very well with many other patterns.

Make sure that at least one piece of the outfit is tailored. This will prevent you from looking like a piece of drapery. For instance, choose a flowing skirt in conjunction with a fitted blouse. You can also try a pencil or A-line skirt with a more boxy shirt.

Use accessories. Don’t just limit the pattern mixing to tops and bottoms. Use scarves, shoes, belts and hats that can accentuate the chosen patterns. Also, use your jewelry sparingly as it will take away from the statement your clothing is already making.

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April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Being fashionable while working out may not always be a priority. After all, you’re focused on working your muscles, stretching beyond your limits and achieving your fitness goal. When you’re busy sweating, fashion trends may be the last thing on your mind. However, investing in Nike athletic clothing and buying a few sets of workout gear may be just what the fashion doctor ordered. All it takes is a little bit of time and attention to become fashionable when working out.

The Psychology of Looking Good While Working Out

Some people associate working out with being sweaty, straining and rushing to finish the workout. When at the gym you might have looked over and noticed your fellow step-climber or aerobics classmate sporting the latest athletic gear. Fashionable athletic people are energizing. When your athletic clothing fits well, with colors that complement your skin tone and hair color, catching a glimpse of yourself in the gym mirror is a pleasant experience. It motivates you to return to the gym in your Nike Athletic Clothing. This is a far cry from a person who feels discouraged by a reflection of herself in a store window as she jogs by wearing ill-fitting, mismatched workout clothing.

Choosing the Right Colors and Fit

Comfort is important when working out. Choose fabrics that feel good to the skin. Black is a slimming color. Wear it to slim body parts that are not yet to your liking. Always splash a bit of color in your workout gear in the form of bright colored tops or multi-cultured Nike athletic shoes.

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Women’s Swimwear

March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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We love it when it warms up after a long winter. We can get rid of a couple layers and head to the beach. What’s so great about the beach besides the warm sun, and beautiful water? Because when we go to the beach we get the chance to wear our cute swimsuits and show them off.

Swimsuits come in such a variety that sometimes it is hard to decide on what kind we like. There are one pieces, two pieces, ones with skirt bottoms, boy short bottoms, strapless, and many more. Swimsuits come in a great variety of colors and patterns as well.

If you want to know what swimsuits are going to be fashionable this coming summer, you may want to look at fashion magazines. This will help you get an idea of what will be in the stores, and the magazines often have swimsuit ideas for your body. You will be able to make a better decision about what will look good on you.

Decide if you like one pieces, bikinis, or tankinis. If you decide which one you like first you will be able to take less time shopping by only looking at that type. Your best decision will be made if you are able to try on the swimsuit in the store. This way, you will be able to see what will look best once you’re on the beach.

If you really want to look great in your swimsuit, look at multiple stores. Every store is going to have different styles and sizes. You can always go back to another store once you decide which one you like best. Once you’ve picked one, have fun with it. Don’t pick a swimsuit that you feel self-conscious, but one that will make you feel great about your body. Pick a swimsuit that compliments your body so that you are comfortable.

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Jeans

February 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The majority of the population wears jeans every day. When you go out in public, you see jeans everywhere. Different styles and brands are scattered everywhere you go. Jeans are definitely the most popular type of pants that are worn today. You can wear them anywhere from casual and relaxed to slightly dressy.

You can find fashionable jeans at almost any store. If you watch what other people are wearing, you will begin to notice common brands. If you want the more popular ones, it’s easy to tell which ones are more popular just by paying attention to what people wear. You may want to then go to a store that carries that brand and try on a pair to see if they fit you well.

Different brands of jeans fit people differently. There are also sizes made especially for short people or for tall people. If you’re average you simply get the regular size. It’s good to try on your jeans before you buy them so that you can get a feel for them. Different brands make their jeans differently, so if you find a brand that fits you well, you may want to buy several pairs.

Jeans can range anywhere from $10 to a few hundred, based on the brand. A good pair of jeans will cost you around $30, but if you want to pay for name brand jeans, it will often cost you over $50. It’s your choice on what you want to spend on jeans. Just because they cost more doesn’t mean they are better quality. You may want to buy several pairs of different brands and then decide which brand you like the best.

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A Little Extra

February 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We may find that sometimes a simple shirt or pair of jeans isn’t enough for a complete outfit. Sometimes we need to add a little more, but it can be difficult to know what to add to our outfit. There is so much variety of things that we can add to our outfits that we don’t even realize.

If you’re feeling uncomfortable about the way your shirt fits with your outfit because it is too dull, you may try adding a jacket. By jacket we don’t mean a heavy winter jacket, but rather a light, fashionable, button-down sweatshirt. Jackets come in a wide variety such as long sleeved, ¾ sleeved, short, long and many more. A simple jacket can add color and variety to an outfit. Most jackets come with buttons so you can decide to leave it open or closed, and both ways look adorable.

Simple accessories can add to an outfit and you can wear these anywhere on your body. You can add a necklace if you’re shirt doesn’t stand out well. You can add a belt to a plain pair of pants. Bracelets and hair pieces can also be added to an outfit without defining any particular part of the outfit itself.

Another way to add to an outfit is through shoes. Sometimes, if your outfit is plain, a bright pair of shoes will help spice up the outfit. You want to buy a pair of shoes that are either a bright color, or are noticeable in another way, but make sure they will match with plenty of outfits so that you can wear them often.

Adding a little bit to an outfit is easy when you have the materials to do it with. Using accessories with your outfit is something you can do everyday where you can wear the same necklace or bracelet each day or you can mix and match.

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The Top Five Most Expensive Engagement Rings in History

February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Some of the most dazzling and expensive jewelry ever created were in the form of love tokens, most notably diamond engagement rings. These rings are to celebrate the impending commitment two people will make to each other

Some of the most exquisite and outlandish diamond engagement rings in history include Jay-z’s 5 million dollar stunner to Beyonce in 2007. An estimated 12 carats the rings worth has been disputed but nonetheless it is a stunner.

Another recent addition to the list of most expensive engagement rings is Paris Hilton’s diamond engagement ring given to her by Greek shipping heir Paris Lastis. While the 2004 engagement didn’t last the reportedly 4.7 million dollar 24 carat emerald cut diamond is still thought to be one of the most expensive engagement rings on record.

A ring that brought back a segment of the diamond fashion was the 6.5 carat Harry Winston pink diamond given to Jennifer Lopez by Ben Affleck also in 2004. A pink diamond is a rarity with only 1 out of 100,000 reported to be true pink diamonds which is why the ring was worth a reported 2 million dollars at the time. After the engagement broke off Lopez returned the ring to Affleck who sold back the ring at half the price to the original seller. It eventually resold for 1.2 million dollars in 2005.

Another ring that broke record in its day was Donald Trump’s engagement ring to his future wife Melania Knauss in 2004. The 15 carat was worth an estimated 3 million dollars which Donald Trump advertised as the most expensive engagement ring of all time.

One of the largest engagement rings of all time remains Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis engagement ring from shipping billionaire Aristotle Onassis. The 40 carat stunner, whose original price is unknown, was auctioned off for a reported 2.6 million dollars in 1996.

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Current Celebrity Fashion Trends

December 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Celebrity fashion seems to change on a regular basis. Whether the fashion world has started a new trend that the celebrities are trying to keep up with, or a celebrity is trying a new look that the fashion world is trying to catch up to, fashion is one of the main topics during any celebrity event. With the holidays here, the new year approaching, and the award shows just around the corner, audiences will be hearing about celebrity fashion trends more and more.

So, just what are the latest trends? Pick up any celebrity magazine, and you can find a mix of what today’s top celebrities are wearing, from clothes and accessories to jewelry and shoes. Take a look at some of the current trends seen around Hollywood now:

Sequined black minis: Kim Kardashian, Olivia Wilde, and Katrina Bowden were recently seen wearing the updated version of the classic black miniskirt. Sequin seems to be a latest fashion trend a lot of Hollywood celebrities are wearing to add some bling to their style.

Toggle coats: With the cooler weather, celebrities like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Kate Bosworth have been seen walking around wearing this grown-up version of a kid’s classic. What makes them pop are the slight touches added to them, such as leather and rich patterns.

Turtleneck dresses: Also popular as the cooler weather approaches Hollywood is this classic black dress with a turtleneck to help keep celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Khloe Kardashian, and Victoria Justice toasty all winter long. The lengths seem to vary depending on the celebrity’s personal choice to show off a lot or a little leg.

Fuzzy black coats: Another popular winter item amongst celebrities is a black fur or shaggy coat, as has been seen on Kate Moss, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and Olivia Palermo. These coats add a touch of glamour while keeping these celebrities warm and cozy.

These are just some of the latest fashion trends worn by today’s stars.

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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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