May 24, 2013

Using Runway Trends for Inspiration

  Image via Wikipedia If you have an eye for fashion and can't wait to see the latest runway shows and new designers, then you probably like to dress accordingly. Not everyone has the means to afford the latest designer labels, so it's important to know how to achieve the same look at a fraction of the cost. Till you reach that pinnacle where you can buy whatever you wish, make sure you start looking at the runway clothes and their specific styles. Choose a look that you are interested in and use a search on offers.com to find something similar. Chances are, you can find a … [Read more...]

Four Women to Receive Diller-von Furstenberg Awards March 11th

Image via Wikipedia The DVF Foundation (Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation) is once again presenting it’s Courage Award. For the second time the prestigious award will go this year to recognize Elizabeth Smart for the lengthy ordeal she endured and her subsequent advocacy for changes in the laws and their implementation concerning child abduction and recovery. Her strength and courage are unequalled and she’s become a leading authority on the subject. Last year, the first year this award was given, went to former Colombian Senator Ingrid Betancourt for her work as an activist … [Read more...]

Attractive Curves and Womanly Fashions

Fact: Not all women fit into the same style of clothes. Fact: Not all women have the same kind of bodies. Fact: Very few fashion leaders recognize this. In the real world of female fashion, women spend a lot of time trying to squeeze into clothes that do not fit them or suit their body types, let alone their personalities. Some women are long and lean; some women are small and petite; some are big on top and small at the bottom; other women are reversed and small on top and big at the bottom. All body types can be attractive, especially when you are wearing the right styles to … [Read more...]

Nine Irish Models

With it being March, it’s easy to turn attention to Irish customs in the US. People across the nation take great pleasure in celebrating March 17th, or St. Patrick’s Day. They make food and beer green, they wear green, and think in green terms in general. There’s even a custom to pinch a person caught without any green on. March is also known for Fashion Week; a world-wide ‘holiday’ of sorts for the fashion minded. With Ireland and Fashion Week as motivation, here’s tribute to some of the most successful Irish (or descendant) models; some more well-known than others. Meet the … [Read more...]

Simple Fashion for the Modern Woman

The flexibility for a woman’s wardrobe is endless, but there are a few basics for women to have in their closet. Denim is always in fashion! A few pair of jeans can go a long way. There are many colors and styles that they come in for altered looks; such as capris, cargo and shorts for comfort and looking chic. These jeans can be played up or down depending on the atmosphere. In the not so warm months, basic jeans will do the job just fine. A nice pair of slacks and button down blouses are a must have for every woman. It’s not just for business purposes, but can be worn to make a … [Read more...]