Category: Fashion

When someone wants to know what Future Fashion Trends are available, there some key ways to find out what is out there. With many different avenues to try, anyone can discover and use the latest in fashion ideas and tips. When people know what kind of styles are coming into the next season, it can help them pick through their own wardrobe. Often a mix of the old items and new items can create fun new looks. Being informed about what is going to be out of style and what is going to be in fashion, is a great way to stay modern.

Usually looking at the celebrities is a good way to know what certain fashion trends will be. Watching them on TV, whether its on TV shows or in real life, may give a viewer an indication as to what trends are to be expected. TV shoes and movies will often display clothing that they see as trendy or up and coming. A viewer may watch a movie and enjoy an outfit that one of the members was wearing, they could then try to copy it by looking for it in the stores.

Magazines are great for picking up new fashion tip and color trends. There will be tips and pictures right from the top designers who are there to advertise their up coming fashions. News articles and runway info will be highlighted by fashion journalists. Magazines are ideal for flipping through the pages and seeing what looks good and what does not.

Retail stores in malls or on their own, will also have a good selection of modern clothing. These stores are designed to keep the flow and styles of clothes coming in with each new season. They have expert buyers who know what is going to be in style and what patterns and colors are going to be the most popular.

If there is a favorite brand of clothes or a designer that is adored, a consumer can head onto their websites for more information. Any upcoming fashion ideas and new seasonal clothing will be advertised and showcased online for viewers to see. When people see the looks, they can either order them or try to match up the look from other retail stores.

Most consumers want to know what items are fashionable before they head out to the stores. Knowing what to buy and what is in style, is the perfect way to create a new and modern sense of style. Changes in outfit styles and fashion colors happen very quickly, finding out what they are and how to keep up is key.

Future Fashion Trends are available when people know where to find them. The right locations can give a consumer all the tips and advice they need for the next season. Staying on top of the designs and fashion styles, can keep someone up to date with their clothing line.

Continue Reading

You may really like the way that necktie goes with this shirt of the same color. Over the past few years, the trend has been to coordinate different styles and patterns. An important aspect is to be careful in deciding different colored patterned neckties. Start with the match directly and now we can even ignore the material. Luckily, coordinating different styles of shirts with ties isn’t really that tricky. You will find that the match is so easy when as long as you learn some simple ways. Here are four ways to combine between the ties and shirts which allow you to monitor the trend of fashion.

Using a common color throughout is a good place to start. In this case, you can select the shirt firstly, and then find the dominant color on the shirt. When you’re ready to choose a tie, you can choose one that is relevant to the major color of the shirt. Pairing a dark beige shirt with a pinkish tie, for instance, is a nice combination. Although it is a shirt with thin brown stripes, the tie in the base color pink is a good match for the style points brown paisley.

Coordinating a grid-patterned tie and shirt is one way to display a different style. The basic rule of this method is to wear a shirt with a small plaid and a tie with a large grid. It is also quite important to be careful in choosing a well colored match of shirts and neckties. A good example of this is to have a larger check mark pattern on the tie and a small pattern on the shirt. For detail-oriented men, the image can be enhanced by wearing a shirt or neckties with a larger grid. Also, you should always be sure to select trousers that are similar in hue.

If you choose the shirt and tie in the same size proportion, it will be too confusing. You can bring attention to the visual contrast in size of both of them. Gray with white stripes is a classic design for shirts. It is more striking to coordinate a tie with blue stripes than a gray background and thin stripes with your shirt. The less eye-catching shirts with the appropriate ties in the bright color can break the dull from the dark color.

You will be amazed by the elegant and charming effect if you can apply the practice of the match from simplicity to complexity. You still can work out with this rule when even the shirts and neckties have totally different styles. It looks best to pair a simple shirt with a dressier tie to really stand out from the crowd. It is not necessary to coordinate the color of a tie with a neutral white, grey, or black shirt. If you aren’t afraid to wear the color, this could be a really good look. The light purple shirt with one row of buttons is soft, and the white stripes will not usually be noticed. This means that the ties with striped patterns and colorful embroidery are the best option for this shirt.

Continue Reading

Dressing for work can be daunting. So we went to Manhattans most sought after image consultant, Lori Silverstein for her advice on how to power dress. Lori offers her exclusive roster of private clients, many of which are high power executives advice on their personal appearance, image, grooming and wardrobe. I believe the best strategy for women dressing in todays work environment is to embrace a tailored silhouette which is feminine, classic and clean and modeled on the European approach to dressing, says Lori. We sat down with her to get her fabulous tips on how to dress for work in style.

lori-silverstein.jpgWhat are some of the essential items a woman should own in her work wardrobe?

I strongly encourage my clients to invest in classic but stylish pieces. Basic items in the fall wardrobe should include: streamlined cashmere coats which fall right at the knee and are perfect for skirts, dresses and trousers; pencil skirts in beautiful wools and cashmere or cashmere blends; fitted blazers with narrow shoulders with a cinched or defined waist; cashmere sweaters; beautifully tailored trousers and pantsuits with a well proportioned leg, paired with a beautiful silk blouse; and tailored shift dresses (both sleeveless and with sleeves) that follow the contours but are not too form fitting. Good fabrics are key and contribute to a rich, elegant and timeless look.

What types of accessories should a woman opt for when dressing for the office?

I believe accessories complete and enhance a look, and a good shoe, handbag, belt, scarf and jewelry are essential.

Shoes
For the work environment, I love a kitten heel or a 2-3 inch heel, and prefer a good classic pump with a bit of twist, as well as a sling back. My favorite shoe designers who have the perfect pump and sling are Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin. The shoes are beautiful, sleek, classic and subtly sexy. They are absolutely worth every penny of the investment. A good suede or leather boot with a narrow toe box and a 2-3 inch heel is also beautiful and classic.

Handbags
Handbags you can never go wrong with the Prada leather tote which comes in a few basic colors such as black, brown and tan, and holds enough items without being oversized and cumbersome. I also love the Chanel classic handbag and tote.

Belts and Scarves
For belts, I steer my clients towards a black, chocolate brown or rich tan belt, preferably in leather or skin and for scarves I favor Hermes. They have so many wonderful designs and colors to choose from, and there are so many flattering ways to tie the scarves that will make every woman look chic, stylish and pulled together.

Jewlery
When it comes to jewelry, I emphasize that simple is best. For earrings, diamond studs or larger classic pearl studs look beautiful and there are some great copies out there that could fool anyone! Depending on the neckline, a scarf could look great, or perhaps a nice pendant or a pearl and gold necklace which is long enough to wrap a few times around the neck and sits up by the collar bone. I do like enamel bracelets (my favorites are designed by Hermes and come in different widths, design motifs and colors) and gold or silver link bracelets with a fob closure. I do stress that one thing to avoid at all costs is wearing large dangling earrings as well as glittery and over-sized pieces. Simplicity is key and contributes to a very polished and stylish look.

When it comes to hair and makeup, what works?
Regarding hair and makeup, the overall look should be neat, polished, well groomed and not overdone. I favor a soft palette for makeup. The first step is to ensure that one takes good care of their skin by using good products diligently (I love Biologique Recherche, La Prairie and Clarks Botanicals) and visiting an excellent facialist. My favorite facialist is Natalie at Yasmine Djerradine. A good, light foundation is important (such as Armani Face Fabric or the Fluid Sheer Foundation, or the new Guerlain Fundation) and a soft, neutral eye (mascara and lightly lined upper lid) combined with a soft cheek blush (the best colors are by Chanel) and a soft lip (Chanel lipsticks and glosses have the prettiest colors). Hair should be worn loose either straight or in soft waves, or held back in chic low ponytail or soft chignon. I strongly discourage hairstyles which are very exaggerated or messy. Everything should be soft and feminineno overpowering colors or heavy makeup application.

What are some things to keep in mind in terms of dress code for work?
Overall, when dressing for work, I advise my clients to dress in a clean, tailored and polished fashion that is very stylish and flattering. I discourage them from dressing in fashion trends that will detract from a polished look, and look inappropriate for the office. It is important not to wear anything that does not fit well and having access to a good tailor is essential to ensure that each piece fits perfectly. Another item to bear in mind is not to wear anything that is too short, too tight, too low cut, too clingy or too bright, glittery or overly patterned. Femininity is key. Lastly, its extremely important to be respected at work by clients and colleagues and a beautifully polished look will keep you on the right track!

For more information on image consultant Lori Silverstein please visit (http://lbsimageconsulting.com)

By Millissa Mathai

Continue Reading

When talking about beads the first name that strikes in mind is rhinestones, the imitated diamonds that dance in light. But there are more beads than one can every thought. For instance we have fire polished beads that come in various shapes, sizes and colors. Also there are table cut beads, large hole beads, peacock beads and bead mixes. The choice galore when it comes to beads and their varieties. These shining round balls have found their place in fashion and jewelry industry and for this reason jewelers and fashion designers always look for wholesale beading supplies depot from where they can buy quality beads at fair price.

Out of all the beads, rhinestones are the first choice of everyone. Since original rhinestones are hardly available today, people have found their substitute in factory cut rhinestones. Swarovski crystals are the most popular factory made rhinestones that are available on wholesale beading supplies for your use. Other rhinestones you can buy on wholesale price are Preciosa crystals and Asian crystals. In addition to rhinestones, we have seed beads & charlottes, sew-on stones, glass pearls, Preciosa pearls, jewelry pendants and much more. Everything is available at pocket friendly price. Just visit us online to see the offerings.

Rhinestones and other beads are primarily used in making pendants, necklace, ear rings, finger rings, nose pins, bracelets and other fashion jewelry. These jewelry pieces cost less and for this reason they are the first choice of women of all ages. You can buy a rhinestone necklace, use it for a few years and then exchange it for a new necklace. Looking at the huge demand for fashion jewelry, the jewelers are busy making ornaments with beads. For this they need beads in bulk which are available at wholesale beading supplies. With these moderately priced beads, jewelers can further lower their manufacturing costs and give a stiff competition to their counterparts.

Beads are a decorating item hence can be used to make fancy clothing. There are people who like their dresses to have beads instead of buttons. Beads can also be used as cufflinks and collar buttons. You can even make a design with beads on the pockets, back or on front of your dress. The craze for beads among teenagers and youngsters inspires fashion designers to look for innovative ways to use beads on clothes. Fashion designers can buy beads of different shapes and sizes from wholesale beading supplies.

Continue Reading

A great pair of sexy shoes can last for ages. They become your go-to shoes that you can’t live without when you’re headed for a night out on the town, vacation or to a special occasion. These style of ultra sexy strappy shoes that come with longer straps need a little instruction before you can lace them up and prepare for your night out on the town. (This should not deter you in any way as many things in life that require time are well worth the wait). You’ll find that strappy shoes will give your style a boost. Match with a sexy dress, skirt or even shorts–you’ll find they look fabulous with any outfit that shows a bit of leg. Fashion trends always come and go, but strappy sandals have been around for centuries! If you haven’t hopped on bandwagon yet–it’s time!

Select your favorite look and length of laces you are looking for. For longer straps that lace halfway up the leg, take one strap and wrap it around the back of your leg. Cross the other strap around the front of your leg. Make sure straps are going in opposite directions and continue doing this until you find yourself halfway up the leg. Here, my stylish friends, is the proverbial crossroads where X marks the spot of perfecting the art of lacing up strappy shoes. Now bring both straps to the front and tie them together tightly. Repeat the process, with however many feet remain on your body.

If the straps are stubborn and wont stay up, slap them into submission with some hairspray. That should do the trick, but dont forget to shower after you take those strappy shoes off or you may find yourself attached to your bed sheets in ways you never expected. Many strappy shoes have laces that have a bit of stretch to them. Similar to a cloth bandage, you will want to wrap them around as tight as possible. When you finish tying them off they’ll loosen a bit and be just right.

You can choose from both ankle and calf-high straps and a wide range of colors and materials. Many different styles abound to suit different moods; everything you could think of, in fact, from patent leather to metallic. You can choose from regular heels, four and one-half inch, spikes and stiletto heels. Light and heavy straps are also available as well as sandal, open or closed toe shoe types.

Just learn how to fasten these sexy high heel shoes first and then Have fun!

Continue Reading