If you love fashion and would like to take it to the next level and make a career out if it, there are a lot of different options. There are many different careers in the fashion world that many people don't even think about. If you are thinking about a career in the fashion world, a degree from a good fashion school will help you to have a good solid base of knowledge to get you started. Image via Wikipedia Everyone knows that there a models and fashion designers in the fashion business, but what about all the behind the scenes jobs that are just as important? A … [Read more...]
Encouraging Little Girls Fashion Shows
May 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Fashion sense
April 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Something I don't have a lot of! I have to admit that, only the briefest look at my wardrobe would reveal a man who puts on the face of not caring how he looks but the truth is he has no idea what looks good and what doesn't! I come from a place where men just aren't supposed to care about the way they look. Most city 'metro' men would think me a country bumpkin. Don't get me wrong, I know some of the latest fashions but when I look in the magazines and see all these really good looking men and women what I can never look like I straight away think Why bother and give up. Image via … [Read more...]
Launching a Career in Fashion Merchandising
April 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Fashion merchandising is an important segment within the wider fashion industry. If you are interested in opportunities in fashion merchandising, there are some steps to consider. Here are some tips to pursuing a career in fashion merchandising. An education grounded in fashion merchandising is key for anyone with career aspirations in the area. A valuable program will gear you for the competitive fashion industry and give you the skills to succeed in your passion. Make no mistake; an educational basis is the best way to get what you need for such a career. One thing to consider in … [Read more...]
Attractive Curves and Womanly Fashions
March 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Breaking Down Bridal Week
March 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Bridal fashion week is one of the hottest times of the year in the world of fashion. While the styles you see only come once in a lifetime for many women, there is no greater day than a woman’s wedding day, and it’s up to them to look their absolute best. It’s part of the reason why there are so many women out there who agonize over the kind of dress they are going to wear. Of course the dress is only a small part of the ensemble. There are plenty of other factors to consider and none may be more important than the shoes. The shoes are what completes the wedding dress. The shoes say … [Read more...]
Steps to Fashion Designing
February 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Understand that being a successful fashion designer is very challenging. Like any profession you have to stay on top of what the people want. Without the people it is impossible to have cliental. The most important is known the technical side of the business. There is much to lean then knowing what looks good on people. It would be helpful to take fashion courses to understand this aspect. To be admitted to a school, you will have to send in your work of sketches with an application. Once enrolled, you will learn more about colors, fabrics, textures and patterns. During the time of your … [Read more...]