Many little girls see playing dress-up as an enjoyable way to spend time with friends. Their imaginations have the chance to run wild and they can be princesses, mommies, or even models as they walk around in beautiful clothes that make them feel grown up. If there is a little girl in your life that enjoys the art of dressing up and presenting fashion shows to all the friends and family, there are things that you can do to encourage this type of play and instill a sense of fun in this activity. Set some of your clothes aside for her to play with. When you do not wear something anymore or … [Read more...]
Using Runway Trends for Inspiration
May 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Androgynous Andrej Pejic Makes Both Sexes Jealous
March 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Andrej Pejic is a model from a new mold in the world of high fashion. Nobody ever before was so successful modeling in clothing for both men and women. He’s beautiful; his long lean lines and sharp features with just the right glimmer in his eye makes him perfect to drape fabrics over. While only 17 (two years ago), Pejic was working in a McDonald’s fast food restaurant when he was discovered. He’s preferred by many designers who don’t seem to care one way or the other if he is either gender, because his androgynous form looks great in all their designs. Unfortunately, his success in … [Read more...]
Simple Fashion for the Modern Woman
February 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Simple Fashion for the Man
February 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Truth is men have a more flexible wardrobe then a woman. There are ways for men to get away with looking good without empting your pockets. Although there are some men out there that can be just as high maintenance then woman, the average man only needs a few essentials to stay in the fashion loop. Here are a few ideas to keep handy. It is a good idea to keep at least two suits. One should be a basic black suit. The black suit can be used for many occasions and you will be able to accessories it with different ties and shirts. I’ll talk more on that later. The other should be a gray suit. … [Read more...]
From underweat to outerwear: The T-shirt rises to fame
February 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The simple, cotton pull-over shirt has taken its place in the fashion pantheon. Evolved from the “union suit” -- one-piece underwear that went from neck to ankle – when it was divided into tops and bottoms, the T-shirt found its way onto sailors around the time of the Spanish-American war. When they did hard work that made them sweat, the could remove their clean uniform blouses and still have a cover for the torso. Clark Gable set back sales in 1934 when he revealed he wasn't wearing one in “It Happened one Night,” but during World War II, images of soldiers in T-shirts and fatigue … [Read more...]
The lower half: Pants fit for a human body
February 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Covering the bottom half of one's body usually means donning a pair of pants, trousers, breeches (britches) or some other way to encase both legs while having a way of staying up. An alternative it to wrap both in a skirt, dress, kilt, lava-lava or sarong, but for men, that's not generally a choice. History records the first sightings of pants in the sixth century BCE with the horse-riding Persians. Romans tended to sneer at trouser-wearing barbarians. Then the empire stretched into colder regions and they decided warmth was a better part of valor. Pants got pretty tight in the 15th century, … [Read more...]