Secrets for a perfect wardrobe

  • June 29, 2011 6:21 am

Every woman would like to have different sets of clothing for different occasions. However, the clothes are something that changes fast: not only because of the fashion trends, but also of wearing out. Sometimes your figure also changes – you become slimmer, or pregnant, or have some extra pounds after the winter and all this require new pieces of clothing. Women like to shop and especially items for their wardrobe: clothes, shoes, and accessories of any type. Unfortunately many women cannot afford frequent shopping due to financial reasons. However, the luck of money or the higher prices of the most fashionable items do not mean that you will never be elegant. Not at all! You should simply know some secrets for perfect wardrobe… Here they are:

The higher the shoes, the better!

This truth is as old as the world. High heels visually lengthen your legs and make you looks “special” and elegant. With two pair of shoes you may do miracles (one pair Is not enough as it will be worn out quite fast). Remember, that ladies shoes must be always in a perfect form and conditions! Hills fit almost to every type of clothing and can be used for creation of many different images.

Go for the classics!

The presence of classic items in your wardrobe is a must. Classic clothing in elegant cuts form the basis of clothing sets. For example, a classic shirt in basic colors – white, black, grey, or blue, can serve as a basis. It remains to choose the appropriate accessories to vary your look.

Learn to play with colors!

Put some color in clothing to create a unique image. The ability of combining different colors will help you to avoid the conversion of clothes to a uniform. It is good to find out what shades suit to the color of your skin and hair. Every theory is nothing without practice; so do not be afraid to experiment! Very stylish is to be dressed in one shade of a color (blue shirt and blue pants, for example) and have a scarf or sleeveless jacket in contrast bold color (i.e. red).

Perfect jeans!

Jeans are the basis for the everyday outfit for many women. Therefore it should be given special attention to their choice. The wide variety of models will allow you to choose jeans that hide your shortcomings and highlight the merits of your figure. Elegant black jeans can be combined either with t-shirt for a Sunday walk or with a white shirt and sport jacket for the working days.

Buy the important things first!

Start shopping with the most important pieces of clothing. Having them already, add the appropriate accessories and shoes. Remember that you are buying a brooch for the dress, not a dress for the brooch. This will allow you not only to avoid chaos, but to save money as well.

Think!

Several studies show that most people take the decision to buy something within the first three seconds after seeing it. Psychologists confirm the existence of spontaneous shopping, followed by the principle “came, saw and bought”. But to have a perfect wardrobe you should learn to assess if you need actually this piece of clothes or not.

Replica Watches – Telling Time With Style

  • June 28, 2011 5:02 pm

You have probably noticed that watches are quite popular nowadays and most individuals own several classy watches. This is due to the fact that every watch comes with a unique style which can go with a specific outfit. Owning just one luxury watch is never enough because you need to change your outfit and also your watch. The main problem in this situation is that luxury watches can be quite expensive and even if you can afford to buy one at some point, it can prove difficult to own as much as you please and have different styles.

Telling time has never been so luxurious due to the new watches that clearly add a bit more style and are always fashionable. Designers come up with different models every new season so next time you are looking to buy a new suit or a new outfit, you should take a look at what new watches are out. This will surely make you stand out and will complete your look.

There are different models that are made for women and they seem to like a new watch as much as men do. These watches come from some of the most popular and luxurious manufacturers are smaller in size and usually are filled with diamonds or other precious stones. This show off your style and you are guaranteed to catch the attention of everyone that gets in your way. These models are also liked by celebrities and you can see them wear them all the time.

Hublot

The exclusivity and the precious stones make these watches very expensive and they are usually unavailable to the general public. Most consumers can’t afford to pay thousands of dollars on a watch no matter who else has one or what kind of stones it has. To make things easier and more affordable, replica watches manufactures take the original model and copy it perfectly using some tricks. The stones are replaced with some that look like diamonds but are much cheaper. This lowers the price very much and you can find a replica Rolex watch for no more than a few hundred dollars. Although it isn’t worth as much as the real deal, it does look very good and most individuals won’t be able to tell the difference. As far as the style goes, which is the main reason for buying a fashionable watch; it is pretty similar and almost identical. You don’t have to worry about it breaking down because it is guaranteed to last as much as a regular watch.

 

Create Your Own Eco-Friendly Accessories

  • April 16, 2012 6:46 pm

Accessories are a great way to express yourself and being eco-friendly should be something that you need to let the world know so that you serve as an example for everybody.

Purses – you can make your own handbags and purses by using old clothes. If you have a sewing machine and a little talent you can make really interesting pieces. This way you won’t throw away clothes and use the material to create something wearable and sustainable. Also, you can choose other materials, more unconventional, like cans to make different types of accessories that can be applied to your handbags.

Jewelry – this is probably the most fun way to create something eco-friendly. You can easily make beautiful patterns and great jewelry by just adding cool materials. You can choose anything that can be recycled and you can also paint different things to make them wearable. Old jewelry that cannot be worn can also serve as a great enhancement for new jewelry. You might need a few tools to get all the pieces but those can be easily found in different shops that sell handmade supplies. And speaking of shops, there are also shops that sell recycled handmade supplies so there’s a way to find whatever you need and contribute to the well-being of the Earth.

Hats or shoes – if you are well versed in the art of handmade accessories you can even try making these more difficult accessories such as hats or shoes. Also, if you don’t want to help a consumerist society, you can try to repair the ones you already have, or enhance them in some way by adding different elements. Nobody will know that those are not new shoes, not to mention the fact that you can also save a lot of money that can be well spent for your personal development.

In the end, creating your own accessories is not just an eco-activity but also quite fun as you can discover new things about yourself and, who knows, maybe make a little profit out of this that can go to charities that involve your eco style.

Chanel – A Timeless Design

  • February 25, 2012 6:32 pm

There are very few people who haven’t heard about Coco Chanel. She was one of the most influential women in fashion and she is also deeply respected by feminists who consider her the one who managed to break the barriers of constraining clothes that women had to wear. Her style was extremely simple but very elegant and she gained a place in a top with the most influential people.

Her childhood was very hard as she was born in a poor family consisting only of her unwed mother and her father who liked to live a nomadic life. She learned to sew at the age of six and when her mother died she was sent to a convent for orphans when she learned strict discipline.

When she left the convent she took a job as a seamstress and started singing in cabaret where she took the name Coco. She met a rich ex-cavalry office and spent three years in luxury with him. After this affair she started a love story with one of his friends who helped her greatly with her shops but their relationship was rocky as he wasn’t faithful to her. He got married but they were still very close until his death in 1919, an event that was emotionally distressing for her.

Her fashion contains a lot of elements referring to ethnic elements, mostly Russian culture. Also, she changed society’s idea about having tanned skin. Before Chanel, a tanned person was considered a laborer and it was a sign of the poor. Probably one of the most important elements of her clothing was the Little Black Dress, which remained a fashion icon. Her original design featured silk and it had long sleeves. It is traditionally accessorized with belts and pearls. She was known to love jewels and to display them whenever she could. An important element of her style is wearing opulent jewels.

There is no doubt that Coco Chanel was a woman of great taste and probably a genius. She was also a controversial character which probably helped her model her original fashion pieces. Nowadays, a lot of fashion designers try to imitate and use elements from her style which remained timeless.

Eva Herzigová – An Exotic Beauty

  • February 2, 2012 6:09 pm

The beautiful Eva Herzigova is mostly known from her famous Wonderbra campaign that was voted in a Poster of the Century contest. She became a top supermodel mostly because her unique look manages to stand out in any advertisement she did.

A lot of people don’t know that she was in fact born in Czechoslovakia and was discovered when she was 17. She was actually visiting Germany with her parents and the American Modeling Agency Madison asked her to enter a beauty contest. She was extremely popular in the 90’s and was featured in a lot of high-end fashion advertisement.

Since then she became a world fashion model and even pursued a career in acting, like most well-known fashion models and had her film debut in the movie called Les Anges Gardien with Gerard Depardieu. She argues that her decision to become an actress is based on the fact that she cannot be a model when she is old but she will be able to be an actress even when she will be 60 years old. This only shows what a responsible and down to earth person she is.

Her personal life has been quite normal for a model and she managed to create little controversy during her career, unlike other models who had problems with drugs and media scandals.  She married Tico Torres, the famous drummer from Bon Jovi in 1996 but they divorced after only 2 years. Now she is in a relationship with Gregorio Marsiaj with whom she has a son.

She recently launched a clothing line with the French brand Etam; she is also involved in a lot of humanitarian work and nowadays she is helping children who face leukemia.

Although she is considered old at age 39 in the fashion industry she recently did a photo-shoot playing the role of the famous Marilyn Monroe for the famous photographer Vincent Peters.

Although Eva is not much into the spotlight as she used to be she still does a lot of ad campaigns for well-known designers and fashion houses which shows that talent can easily stand the test of time.

Fashion Statement 2011 – Sheer Dress

  • December 20, 2011 8:14 am

If you are fearless and you really want to shock with your trendy look, a sheer dress will definitely do the trick. A sheer dress is a dress made from an almost transparent material that will show everything. Not a style for those who can’t pull it off, this is definitely something for those of you who really have courage.

It is quite trendy and a lot of celebrities were seen wearing it, so if you want to shock people and make sure that they will remember you forever, this is the style to go. You can also combine it with the other trend in fashion, which is the bondage trend. Leather belts and high heels define that style.

As I mentioned earlier, the sheer dress is something really unique and you are only allowed to wear it if you really have something good to show. If your legs are not great and you have a few extra pounds, this is not the right style for you. I’m sure you can find a lot of shocker styles out there that will suit your tastes. You want to be unique and shock, you don’t want to look like you are imitating Cher and her famous see-through outfit.

sheer dress

A sheer dress will go extremely well with lace and it will look amazing if you choose a gypsy style dress that looks like it’s floating and has that light weight feel to it. For fall you can combine it with a nice looking jacket in a neutral color or even a fur jacket in a crazy color.

You can choose a sheer dress as an outfit for a cocktail party and go really innocent with a white one. Make sure that your underwear is the same color as your dress because otherwise, you will be a walking fashion disaster. A floating, maxi white dress is the perfect choice while is still hot outside and definitely something you can wear in those first days of autumn.

If you aren’t that courageous and still want to wear a sheer dress or skirt, you can choose one that doesn’t show that much skin and has a pattern that covers all the important parts. Simply add some nice looking boots and a bit of makeup and you are ready for a great party.

Trench Coat – A Woman’s Must Have

  • November 15, 2011 8:11 am

A trench coat might seem pretty dull to a lot of fashionistas out there, but trust me when I say that this is one of those timeless fashion items that you need in your drawer. For those of you who only know what a trench coat is from those old movies, you should know that its original purpose was to be a raincoat or an army officer’s uniform. Times have changed and nowadays the trench coat is more of a timeless fashion item which can fit any trend out there. Actually, it was portrayed quite often in movies as an item that was worn by detectives, businessmen and other respectable characters. For women, the trench coat probably reminds us of Ingrid Bergman in the movie Casablanca.

If you are planning to buy a trench coat make sure that you buy a high quality one. Because of its purpose and the fact that it remains a timeless fashion item, the trench coat should be of durable so a good quality trench coat is a must. Also, don’t waste your money on weird colored trench coats. If you want something that you can wear any time make sure that you choose a neutral color like grey, beige, white or black. But there are also trench coats with different patterns like stripes or rectangles. These work great too and they won’t go out of fashion.

How should you wear a trench coat? Well you can wear it with almost anything, except sports clothes. Elegant or casual outfit, your trench coat will definitely fit in the picture. You don’t even have to worry about the shoes you wear, it works well with flat shoes, high heels, high boots, short boots, and almost everything. You can wear it with a dress, a skirt or pants. Versatility is what makes a trench coat such a great item.

You can accessorize the trench coat with a few items like a beret, a colorful belt or a pretty handbag. This way you will make it look less dull and more glamour. If you are curvier or even overweight a trench coat will make you look slimmer, just make sure that it is longer and it has a darker color.

Trench coats make rainy days seem more bearable, they are a useful piece of clothing and they manage to make us look better. When we look better, we feel better!

Neutral Makeup Style 2011 Fall Winter

  • October 20, 2011 8:09 am

Let’s be honest, makeup is a girl’s best friend. You can correct so many things with makeup and become absolutely stunning with just a few touches. The trends for makeup this fall and winter will definitely bring it to the next level.

The first type of makeup that will be trendy is something really neutral. Forget about mascara and black eyeliner; just add a little blush on your cheeks, a neutral tone like beige or light brown on your eyelids and you are ready to go. If you want to achieve that look but a little more intense you can use dark brown and grey but it will really have to look effortless. Young, natural, perfect skin is the best thing you can choose so make sure that you buy a high end concealer and foundation. You have to look like you are not wearing any makeup but you sparkle. Other trends show a little bit of mascara but nothing on the lids.

Another trend to more natural makeup is bronze smokey eyes. Think about the 60’s and the false lashes they used back then and do that makeup. With peachy colors, browns, beige, bronze, and golden you can really achieve that sexy smokey eye without looking too artificial.

On your lips you will have to choose neutral tones and really light colors that match your skin tone. Pink, neutral browns and rose lipsticks are the best tools you have. Also, don’t forget to buy matte lipsticks because shiny lipsticks will just look unnatural. If you want a shiny touch on your lips you can use a lip-gloss or a bit of shiny lipstick in the middle of your lips. That will also make your lips look fuller and give your mouth a nice shape.

The sun-kissed look is definitely in trend and you can easily achieve it by applying a bronzer on your forehead and where you usually apply your blush. You can also do some contouring on your face with the bronzer if you want it to look slimmer. Just find your cheekbone and draw a smooth line with bronzer underneath it.

Make sure that you choose colors that match your skin tone, peach and golden work best for those with light skin and brown and copper work amazing for those with darker skin. Whatever you choose, make sure it is your style and you feel comfortable wearing it because the trend is all about natural and comfortable.

Jewelry Trends

  • September 27, 2011 8:08 am

Women love jewelry and they always want to combine their accessories to create the perfect look. For this summer there are some rules that you need to follow when accessorizing your outfits and create a little diversity.

Big jewelry – here you have a lot of variety since you can use big cabochon stones, big metal pieces, big bracelets, long and big earrings, big stones on your rings, etc. If you add more color in your style also, you can easily create the perfect accessories for summer 2011. So, remember that big colorful jewelry will definitely turn heads this summer.

Big Jewelry

Metal Jewelry – this is another wonderful trend when it comes to jewelry. Gold or yellow, metal jewelry will be the hot thing this summer. You can choose whatever shapes you want, it doesn’t matter as long as they look pretty and original.

Metal Jewelry

Layered necklaces are also an interesting addition to our outfits this summer. They can look very pretty with the right outfit and they usually bring a very elegant touch. To make them even trendier, you can choose big necklaces with colorful accents. When it comes to bracelets, you will have to pile them up on your arm because that’s the trend. The more bracelets you have, the trendier you are.

Layered necklaces

Retro jewelries are also pieces that you need to buy this summer and if you combine them with big stones and accents you have the perfect selection for your summer outfit. For those who don’t want extravagant jewelry, other trends advise women to have simple but big jewelry. If they come in unusual shapes it’s great.

Retro jewelry

As you can see, trends this summer are all about standing out and being unusual so if you have some pieces that are really unusual and express your individuality, you should wear them with confidence.

Boutique Handbags

  • August 22, 2011 6:36 am

The woman’s handbag is something very personal tat discovers completely intimate world. But the bag is an important way for the modern woman to express herself, her visions and style. Many women know that the fastest way to show a new style or even new mood is to buy a new handbag. The bag is part of the code of communication with others and identification of the personality. Even the summer holidays, the hot nights, golden sand and the smell of the sea can not pass without at least three bags in the suitcase…

There are many way to describe a designer’s or boutique bag. In general these are items in very short series or even unique models. Summer is the most appropriate season for showing a boutique handbag to the others, as bags are more “visible” alongside the lack of clothing. Designer handbags have to be part of the wardrobe of every woman, as every unique model tells a story and discovers the personal female universe. Many designers give names to their work so as to show to the public ladies’ character.

Many women think that a boutique handbag is only in neutral colours: black, white, grey or vanilla. This is not through. The designers’ bags can be used not only by women with particular dress code, but also on the street, beach, in the mall… Bold colors of fruits, flowers and sea are used: lilac, raspberry, fuchsia, tomato, green grass, sky. There are exotic prints and many other decorations, which convert the handbag in a piece of art. Leather, textiles, buttons, zippers – everything can be part of a unique boutique bag.

The aesthetics of the woman’s handbag should show elements of beauty and good taste. Sensuality, simplicity and balance are the three basic points of the work of the designers: the materials are more important than the form, simplicity is genius, and the balance between them is the source of perfection. This is the way every women can assess the good boutique handbag.

Certainly, all bags are handmade, original, and different. Each item is designed with the thought of a certain type of woman or even a particular lady – with her lifestyle, preferences for size, shape, color and material. Boutique bags are frequently produced on individual order. Designers offer a belt or hand-painted silk scarf to finish the unique vision. It is really a big advantage to have something personally made in the modern, unified world.

 

Fashion for short ladies

  • August 4, 2011 7:49 am

Every woman can have an impressive look. However, many ladies that are around 150 cm do not believe in this sentence. They are looking all people from the bottom upwards and feel like small girls. Short ladies dream to weak up like the gifted models of at least 170 cm and to step on the catwalk. They are afraid that because of their small stature they would never have an elegant look.

Certainly, this is not truth. Every person, being it tall or short, slim or over weighted, male or female, can have great appearance. The important thing is to wear the proper clothes, which are in conformity with the particularities of the figure. There are some tips, which can help every short lady to feel good and to be elegant despite of the missing centimeters.

The most important in the selection of topcoats is their length. They should not be very long – the best length is around the knee. The long silhouette of coats and cardigans make the figure look taller, but the length below the knee can make the figure even shorter. Slim figures look great in lighter colors, but if there are some kilos plus, shades of gray, brawn, and blue are better. Large prints and multicolored fabrics are killers of the short stature. Many details are also not a good idea. The best are simple cuts, made of fine fabrics. Coarse fabric, cardigans with coarse effect yarns or coats with fur are not for small women.

The choice of a particular ensemble has to be done on the basis of the following parameters: length of the clothing, width in the low part of the body, colors, materials used and accents. Very short or very long skirts make the figure shorter. The best length is 3/4 or 7/8. However, it is not valid for pants – the normal length is much better compared to 7/8 length (Capri trousers). The best shape for pants is “cigarette” type for slim figures or with flared legs, for not so slim ladies. It is better the jackets to be with classical length and cut, as very short or very long jackets are not appropriate for short figures.

The best accessories are the small ones. Hats, bags, belts – everything should be of smaller or normal size. Heels of 4 to 6 cm length are most appropriate, in any case very long heels just underline the lack of stature. High tails and buns should be avoided as well.

 

Tops and Blouses Trends 2011

  • July 12, 2011 11:03 am

Spring and summer are seasons when we should enjoy wearing beautiful tops and free ourselves from jackets and sweaters. It’s time to celebrate femininity because the trends are all about that.

Flower patterns are not only hot during the spring but they will also be super hot in the summer so make sure that you have at least one top with flower patterns. Romantic and feminine shapes are also a must so you must update your wardrobe accordingly. You can choose from a great variety of feminine colors like peach, pink, beige and caramel. These colors will make you look even more feminine and give a soft touch to your overall appearance.

70’s style tops – halter tops, big patterns, everything on the catwalk looks like we are back in the 70’s. Everything is so amazing and you can always search your mother’s wardrobe for long forgotten pieces of clothing that will look amazing this summer. Bring back that hippie look and express your individuality.

Simple cuts, simple shapes, simple everything – minimalism is in style so if you don’t like the styles above you can go with the safe option. Simplicity is the new trend and as long as you keep everything subtle and balanced you will be extremely fashionable. This is a great method to dress for school or work because it’s not too much and you will be able to look elegant.

You can easily create an outfit according to the trends and make sure that you always mix different styles and be unique. It doesn’t matter how much you respect the trends, what matters the most is how much you will adapt everything that is fashionable to your own body shape and personality. Fashion shouldn’t limit us, it should help us express ourselves through our clothes and give us the chance to appear unique.