This Autumn's Footwear Fashion; Platforms and Booties!
Sarah Jessica Parker famously made Manolo Blahnik a household name in Sex and the City. However, long before the erstwhile Carrie Bradshaw and her girlfriends made the legendary shoe designer a figure of mass consumption, "Manolo's" were already an essential item in the celebrity world and amongst the fashion elite. But today, as more and more people demand their goods, how can the Manolos, Jimmy Choos and Vivienne Westwoods of the world still get away with charging women thousands of pounds for their shoes? The simple explanation - women love shoes - may seem an overused stereotype but it is, sadly or not, very true.
Take one of the leading shoe trends for Autumn 2006: the platform. Chunky heels are once again all the rage, but they owe more to 1980s decadence than to the Swinging Sixties. The recent return to the skinny jeans and leggings of the Bananarama age has prompted a comeback for the heavy platform and the stacked heel.
But don't get carried away with images of Olivia Newton John trying desperately to extinguish her cigarette with her killer heel at the end of Grease - stacked platforms may also be worn with a bell-shaped dress or skirt, so there's hope yet.
Also on the footwear catwalk this Fall are ankle length "booties". Once again hailing back to the 1980s, booties vary slightly in length, from below the ankle to just above the ankle. Often available with side-zips and buttons, the bootie will also be worn with leggings this season, as well as skirts, jeans or slim trousers. Though many designs are available, the most popular has so far proved to be Steve Madden's black suede model with a brown wooden heel.
Animal print footwear has also been gracing the catwalks and fashion magazines with its presence this season. Bring out the Cruella De Vil in you (animal-friendly, of course) by donning stylish zebra, leopard or Dalmatian-print platforms, worn with black tights and a pencil skirt.
Top fashion gurus have even okayed the right to mix animal patterns together by assembling them with plainer accessories, so fashion slaves may feel free to go completely wild.
The prevalence of patent leather once again harks back to that vampish, 1980s feel; worn with a belted sweater and a skirt, patent leather boots can bestow a classy day-to-evening appearance, and if layered with a polo neck, will provide a more mod-ish look. Last but not least, the Autumn season would amount to nothing if it did not include the high boot. Though booties may currently be stealing the limelight, high boots will always provide a sophisticated air that few other items of footwear are capable of; wear with a patterned coat, or a mini skirt and a cropped jacket to achieve maximum effect.
Clearly, this Autumn's fashionable footwear is both trendy and functional, whether worn with the season favourite (leggings) or not. But rest assured, you won't need Carrie's contacts or Charlotte's money to obtain them: most high street retailers, like Schuh, sell similar models for much lower prices, so that anyone can afford these essential Autumn fashion items..
How To Catch His Eye
Yes, we all have experienced those nights when we walk into a party, club or bar and feel very insignificant.
There's always that one girl who stands out in the crowd.
We all know her. We envy her.
We all want to be her.
She's the one who has guys lining up to buy her a drink and never has to stand alone.We all want to be this woman but how?
It's simple.
We've already heard the clich? term "beauty comes from within" but the beauty within won't get you that hot guy to notice you.So now, we are faced with a challenge.
What attracts guys?
Why do almost all guys drool over Angelina Jolie, but just think that Jennifer Garnier is "cute?"
We've all seen Carmen Electra, Pamela Anderson and Denise Richards and wonder what is it about these women?? It's simple. All you need is that one dress that's short but not too short.
Thatreveals a little but leaves the rest to the imagination.
Remember that the...
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Bridal Shower Attire ? What Are You Going to Wear?
If you have ever stood in front of your nicely stocked closet, had a number of discarded outfits beginning to pile up on the bed, and still had no clue what to wear to the occasion that you are already running late for, then you should know that you are not alone!
As a matter of fact, there is not one woman alive who cannot boast the same difficulty at one point or another.
Of course, the other reason why the outfits are piling up could be the fact that a well-meaning spouse or friend took one critical look at the ensemble you were wearing and simply remarked "you're not wearing that, are you?".
While this indecisiveness appears to be an epidemic for New Years Eve parties, the company holiday party, and other assorted celebrations of friends and families, thus far a bridal shower has not really ranked as an event that required a special kind of attire.
Nonetheless, don't you wish somebody would have given you a hint as to what kind of dress would...
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Fall/Winter Fashion for Teens - 2004-2005
Anything burgandy, which I love seems to be one of the fall colours. Also love dark brown. There is lots of brown in many shades, but still reds, blacks, greys, greens. Much better color selection this fall than last year when where there was almost only black, red and olive greens.The fashion mood is mix-and-match with girly looks such as ruffles, embroidery, fringe, sparkles, creative colors, playful patterns. This is a departure from the hard-core sex appeal from seasons past.Satin is not just for evenings anymore...bring it into the light during the day by pairing a satin camisole with a fitted jacket or wear a satin skirt with a knitted cardigan.
This fabric also looks great with denim. Bottom line, the best way to wear it is to highlight just one piece: a little satin goes a long way.Best example - pink satin cami under a blazer.Ponchos, capes and wraps continue to make news. There are lots of quirky tweeds, funky mohair and slinky jeans, shrunken tweed blazers worn with...
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Tennis Skirts
If you are not that keen on wearing the ubiquitous mini skirt that is being forecasted as a sure-fire fashion staple for Spring 2006, summon up your inner athlete and go with a short, pleated tennis-inspired skirt made of comfortable, wearable sweatshirt fabric instead. This fashion-forward key constituent of the preppy trend will make you look sporty chic when a casual look is in the cards.
The 'tennis whites' look, however, is pass?. The flirty, pleated white skirt may be considered a classic in the strictest tennis circles but you could alternatively add a little punch to your sporty wardrobe by going in for some interesting fashion variations. Tennis skirts are now available in a variety of sporty colors, silhouettes and cuts, and look fabulous in soft and vibrant hues like peach, aqua, olive green and ruby red.
This is a very informal sporty style, so it is best to pair tennis-inspired skirts with preppy items like the classic polo shirt or a tennis...
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When Skirt-Chasing Was Legal
We've come a long way baby...or have we? Despite our enlightened age and the remedies available, current surveys indicate that 62% of sexual harassment targets still take no action on their own behalf. The silence may continue for many, but not for Susan Cook. A sheltered small town girl, she left home after college graduation for her first big job, moving across 3 states to begin an insurance career in Salt Lake City, Utah. When her 50 year old alcoholic boss invited her to the opera her second week of employment, she thought she had to go. When he sexually assaulted her later that evening, and then launched it into a full-fledged affair the next day, she thought she had no other choice.
18 months later, her survival skills kicked in as she recruited his boss' boss to be her husband. He provided an escape from the awful abuse and a safe home. And even though her husband was in a position to professionally hurt her tormentor, she never told.20 mostly romantically barren years...
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Lila Collection Spring 2004
Lila is a contemporary sportswear collection of stylish, well-cut pieces that bridge the gap between work and play. These are sturdy-chic clothes that stand on their own, but mix easily into modern wardrobes. For its second season, Lila, by designer Pamela Capone, builds on its growing reputation for masterful tailoring and luxe, but casual, fabrics. The spring collection adds a touch of whimsy--and feminine contours--to closely-cut basics like the twill trousers that earned accolades for fall. Contrasting with pants, pencil skirts and shrunken jackets in charcoal, olive and stone, colors like mint greens, baby blues and dusty pinks help interpret the line's three different spring moments: Surf fatale; Paris femme, and Hawaiian twist.
Lila's ode to surf and sun features cottons and natural fibers that define the collection as a whole.
Here the focus is on colorful batik prints worked into wearable sexy basics. The batik corset has boning to keep its shape; the baby doll...
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Boston Ma, Internationally Certified Image Consultant offers suit guidelines for men and women, in her article "The Renaissance of the Suit?
When the economy was soaring, every day was Friday.
Dress codes locally and globally relaxed accordingly. The past decade witnessed the dressed - up backfire. Dot ? Commers piloted in an era where cargo pants were a career move.When the health of the economy exhibited the symptoms of a chronic flu in the new millennium, thousands were laid off, unemployment skyrocketed and each accessible contract up for bid or new position had ostensibly infinite applicants competing for it. The result: the advantage went to the manager, who could afford to employ the consultant, company, or new employ who classed the highest in the posted requirements.
One strike against you - a grammatical mistake in your proposal, or a leather jacket worn to a meeting at a stringently corporate company - could jeopardize the optimization of a winning presentation or job interview. In these tough times, we started noticing a gradual return of the business suit. Momentum of the gradual change in dress...
Boston Ma, Internationally Certified Image Consultant offers suit guidelines for men and women, in her article "The Renaissance of the Suit?
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Ready-to-Wear is Ready-to-Die
Brooklyn, NY (ContentDesk) August 4, 2005 -- Where's an edgy girl with a tiny waist and wide hips to find clothing that fits her body and her sense of style? That's exactly the question that prompted Erika Rier, owner of Mellifluous Couture, to launch her new customized line of clothing. Based on the notion that most women have "uncommon" proportions, at least according to today's Ready-to-Wear standard sizing, Rier launched Mellifluous Couture and created its Build-a-Dress, Construct-a-Skirt and Style-a-Shirt lines. According to Rier, the problem women are facing today is two-fold?they can't find clothing that fits their body precisely, nor can they find clothing that is truly unique to their sense of style. Rier's clients have been improvising for years, buying only shirts in one store, only pants in another; removing flowers and adding sashes; having hems taken in and hems let out?in short, trying in some small way to make their clothing their own. To further complicate matters, the...
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