Category: Fashion

If you are a minimalist, there is no wonder why you have a crazy desire to wear thigh high boots. Maybe you would want to compensate for something else! These boots are the sexiest type of footwear. There are wide varieties of them and depending upon your body shape, you can choose a style that suits you.

For Slim, slender legs:

Slim is GLAM. I havent seen anyone opposing this paradigm and all most all women desire to be slim, the most wanted body structure. If you have taken pains to keep yourself slim, it is worth paying a few hundreds of dollars to have a tight fitting thigh high boots. Also known as Second Skin or Tight Fitting Boots, these are a great fashion tool that every slim lady must have in her closet.

For fat legs:

Pitiably, some of us fail to be slim but that doesnt end up the deal for them from looking glamorous. Women with fat legs can go for loose thigh high boots which can hide their legs from getting noticed. This footwear not only hides your fat legs from getting immediate notice but also make them look beautiful. Another common problem for plus-size women is the calf size of their legs. If you are having a wide calf, purchasing ordinary footwear will not only be painful while wearing them, but also will give a bad look to your legs.

For beautiful legs:

If you have a very good complexion, why do you want to hide your beautiful skin under a fully covered thigh high boots? There are several options for women who have a good complexion to show off themselves sexiest wearing thigh high boots. A wide open lace up boots is the best solution in this regard. Some of this footwears, have a beautiful cuts made of laces that show your skin in a most elegant way. Through laced windows you can make the best out of your natural complexion and at the same time go with a thigh high heel to fulfill your desire.

Some Additional Tips:

Wearing short or skimpy skirts are the most glamorous part of wearing a thigh high boots. So if you are wearing this footwear, dont forget to seduce your way on the go by pairing them with either one of these skirts.

This tip is for those who have a wide calf. So when you go purchasing a wide calf boot, choose one that is half-inch less than the thickest part of your calf. Most of the footwears of this kind are elastic enough in the beginning and will expand to fit your leg appropriately.

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In the 1960s, fashion really kicked off with the introduction to many new and diverse trends. You can easy determine trends from the early, middle and end of the decade. Traditional, conforming man’s attire was lost due to social changes. Throughout the 60s, the focal point in fashion was the uprising of bright colors and tones. The changes in the fashion of this time were more so than any other time previous. This renaissance in fashion was influenced heavily by Italian designers and by the Modernist, Hippie and Edwardian styles of dress.

The British & the Modernist Movement

At the forefront of style in the 60s were the British. The modernist movement came about at the beginning of the era, allowing young men to push boundaries and make way for the many new trends that would follow. It was all about moving away from the ‘lack of style’ in the 50s and experimenting with psychedelic prints and gregarious patterns. No man wanted to be seen in dull and pale shades. No! It was time to add color and plenty of it, the brighter and more flamboyant the better. It wasn’t uncommon to see frills and cravats on a man’s shirt. Even neckties enjoyed their rebirth, from the skinny tie at the beginning of the 60s to the very wide ties in the Hippie age, all adorned with unusual prints, stripes and patterns.

The Mods versus the Rockers

If you lived the 60s, you were probably a Mod at one stage, and if you weren’t, you were a Rocker. The two were notorious rivals. The Rockers were heavily into 50s rock-and roll, big bikes like the Harley Davidson, leather jackets and ‘Elvis’ greased back hairstyles. The Mods were classier, listening to British bands such as The Beatles. They preferred Vespers over Harleys and took their trends from respectable French and Italian clothes designers. Most commonly, tailored suits with slim shirts, pants and skinny ties slimmed down to just an inch. The Modernists also brought us the anorak, an item of clothing regarded as their trademark.

The Edwardian Movement

A bit further down the line, specifically the year of 1966, men embraced the Edwardian movement. Double-breasted suits in velvet were worn by men following icons such as Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones. These suits were accompanied with brocade waistcoats, shirts with frilled collars and longer hair as opposed to the previous shorter styles. All variations of colors, stripes and patterns were evident in this so-called ‘dandified’ look. The Nehru jacket also came about in this time and was popular with both men and women.

Hippies and an Even More Flamboyant Fashion

Towards the end of the decade, fashion became even crazier, people were not afraid to customize their clothing. Hippies were born and men became more in touch with their feminine side with long hair, polka dot neckties, paisley patterned shirts and florescent colors. Skinny became wide; for example, bell-bottomed trousers and ties returning to the 5″ width. Nearly every item of clothing was tie-dyed or produced with floral prints, pop art and paisley patterns. Neckwear was commonly sold with the shirt together and designers continued to play with bold colors.

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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.

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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.

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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

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