Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Generations of Fashion
Throughout history we have seen trends come and go and come and go again. We cannot understand what we love now without looking at how it has been inspired.
The early 1900's where considered the "La Belle Epoque" and is considered of the Edwardian era, this era is the age of corsets, tea dresses and elbow length gloves. The 1920's was the birth of Flappers, emphasis on hats and accessories and the introduction of the first bra. The 1930's where the modest years, styles where simple and beach fashion became a part of the wardrobe. Nylon was invented and makeup became an everyday necessity. 1940's was a time of innovation, women where entering the workforce and times where tuff. Homemade fashions where the majority and clothing patterns became the majority. The 1950's was the birth of Jeans, Levi's dominated its way into the 1960's, glamour however was not underrated it was still a part of everyday fashion. The 1960's designed the mini skirt got rid of stocking and brought in pantyhose. Knit fabrics arrived with a bang and any article that could be made with it was. In the 1970's everything loosened up, ethnic styles became a trend and disco jazzed up everything from jeans to shoes. 1980's can anyone say shoulder pads? yes lots of extra padding and neon colors. Women where entering the workforce at a rapid pace and trends followed, women dressed in suits to clime the corporate ladder. 1990's where the grudge years, heavy metal and ripped jeans went hand in hand. Now we can see how the fashion in the millennium was shaped, although now we demand that everything be stamped with a designer label.
The early 1900's where considered the "La Belle Epoque" and is considered of the Edwardian era, this era is the age of corsets, tea dresses and elbow length gloves. The 1920's was the birth of Flappers, emphasis on hats and accessories and the introduction of the first bra. The 1930's where the modest years, styles where simple and beach fashion became a part of the wardrobe. Nylon was invented and makeup became an everyday necessity. 1940's was a time of innovation, women where entering the workforce and times where tuff. Homemade fashions where the majority and clothing patterns became the majority. The 1950's was the birth of Jeans, Levi's dominated its way into the 1960's, glamour however was not underrated it was still a part of everyday fashion. The 1960's designed the mini skirt got rid of stocking and brought in pantyhose. Knit fabrics arrived with a bang and any article that could be made with it was. In the 1970's everything loosened up, ethnic styles became a trend and disco jazzed up everything from jeans to shoes. 1980's can anyone say shoulder pads? yes lots of extra padding and neon colors. Women where entering the workforce at a rapid pace and trends followed, women dressed in suits to clime the corporate ladder. 1990's where the grudge years, heavy metal and ripped jeans went hand in hand. Now we can see how the fashion in the millennium was shaped, although now we demand that everything be stamped with a designer label.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tips for shopping on the net
-Remember the unforeseen costs (shipping, taxes, duty)
-USE the size charts....if your not trying it on then you need to be specific
-Make sure if your giving your credit card information that it is a secure site
-Make sure you are familiar with the return policy, chances are after you get the item you will change your mind about it
-USE the size charts....if your not trying it on then you need to be specific
-Make sure if your giving your credit card information that it is a secure site
-Make sure you are familiar with the return policy, chances are after you get the item you will change your mind about it
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Victoria's Secret has fashion show in Miami Beach
So Victoria Secret had a blowout fashion show over the weekend, the show was 1920's inspired and gained rave reviews!!!They introduced the Black Diamond bra, it's a sleek and sexy bra that was designed so if your bold enough you can wear it with an open shirt. Model Karolina Kurkova wore the bra underneath a see through gown and styled it up with a leather belt and a lot of glitter. The Pink collection was introduced with a model sporting a recycling bag over top of a hand knitted bra and boxer briefs. Todd Thomas the designed for the show got his inspiration from modern day recycling products and the glam and style of the 1920's. But what is a Victoria Secret fashion show without celebrities? celebrity attendees included P. Diddy, Russell Simmons, Michelle Trachtenberg, John Stamos, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian and Martha Stewart.
Although the Secret has been receiving some bad publicity surrounding their "itchy" bras, the fashion show was a perfect opportunity to show off their latest fashions.
Although the Secret has been receiving some bad publicity surrounding their "itchy" bras, the fashion show was a perfect opportunity to show off their latest fashions.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Ten Fashion Do's!!!
1)Match your handbag with your shoes
2)Dressy gloves and scarfs can make an outfit
3)Black suit jackets are perfect for MANY occasions (dress it up or down)
4)Do not forget the fundamentals: stripes are slimming and poka dots are NOT
5)Accessorize (it can help you define your personal style)
6)Colors (they can say a lot about you)
7) Dark denim jeans (you will always find an occasion to wear them)
8) Headbands (they can style up an outfit and control a bad hair day)
9)Black pumps
10) Ugg boots (practical and cute)
2)Dressy gloves and scarfs can make an outfit
3)Black suit jackets are perfect for MANY occasions (dress it up or down)
4)Do not forget the fundamentals: stripes are slimming and poka dots are NOT
5)Accessorize (it can help you define your personal style)
6)Colors (they can say a lot about you)
7) Dark denim jeans (you will always find an occasion to wear them)
8) Headbands (they can style up an outfit and control a bad hair day)
9)Black pumps
10) Ugg boots (practical and cute)
Monday, November 10, 2008
Ten Fashion NO NO's (for men and women)
1)Dress pants and running shoes
2) White pants that zip up in the back
3) Army pants with a belly top
4) Sandals with unpainted toe nails
5) A white shirt with a black bra
5) Knee high boots with a "chunky"heel
6) Baseball hats and dress shirts
7) Tear away pants (only acceptable when sports related)
8) White socks and dress pants
9) Mini skirts that slit on the side
10) Anything you are not confident wearing!!!!!!
2) White pants that zip up in the back
3) Army pants with a belly top
4) Sandals with unpainted toe nails
5) A white shirt with a black bra
5) Knee high boots with a "chunky"heel
6) Baseball hats and dress shirts
7) Tear away pants (only acceptable when sports related)
8) White socks and dress pants
9) Mini skirts that slit on the side
10) Anything you are not confident wearing!!!!!!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Vogue Gets it Right Again
In Vogue magazines latest edition they picked the 10 best dressed celebrities of the month, the list for November included starlets like Kate Bosworth and Thandie Newton. One of the major differences in all the outfits are the necklines, some are neck lenght high and others are very low chested. Rachel Weisz has one of the most unique neckline dress I have ever seen, the neckline begins high almost kissing the neck but trails down to meet the opposite shoulder. Necklines are important because they are usually unique to a person and their body type, how many times have we seen Nicole Kidman in a turtleneck? It has become unique to her style. So in a nutshell don't underestimate the power the neckline it can change your entire look and sends out a powerful messages.
To check out the list: http://www.style.com/vogue/bestdressed/110308/
To check out the list: http://www.style.com/vogue/bestdressed/110308/
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