Archive for the ‘Fashion Tips’ Category

Waistcoat: a classy yet trendy wardrobe essential

Saturday, April 28th, 2012

WaistcoatWaistcoat has always been one of the most stylish garments for men and women all over the world. Right from the period of the kings and queen people have adored waistcoats as one of their most essential cloth item. In the sixteenth century this type of clothing was invented by King Charles II. This was made of the black silk clothing material and the height of it was near to the upper thigh portion.

From seventeenth century onwards rich colored fabrics were introduced in making waistcoats, they became more stylish with single or double breast designs with silk lines on it. then during the eighteenth century with the influence of prince Albert some changes started to take place in the rules of wearing a waistcoat. At that time corsets were not used under the waistcoats but the coats used to have laces in their backs so that people can tie it easily.

Spring fashion essentials for you

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Spring is the time where you can put away all your woolens and boots and go free and dress up for the breeze. Planning your wardrobe for spring is a refreshing thing to do. After months of wearing jackets and coats, overloaded with socks, gloves and caps, it’s time to take out those pretty, floral dresses and flip-flops. Always remember to keep the makeup minimal. Nudes and peaches are shades of spring and summer.

Do remember to experiment. It is taken for granted that all girls would wear floral tops, dresses, and shorts. Make yourself stand out in the crowd by accessorizing well. Go bohemian with innovative earrings like feather earrings, circular peace and retro earrings. Also a chunky belt or a bracelet looks great, flip flops with various items like a flower, bug or character are available at large these days., you can also wear wedge heels. Buy a pair of retro oversized sunglasses to complete the look.

An account on evening gown

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

evening gown,Fashion TipsEvening gowns traditionally meant long flown gowns to be worn to an evening party or occasion. But this definition has changed dramatically over the years and designers come up with something new every season, or one might say every month!

Evening gowns comes for every body shape and size. Made in fabrics like silk, satin and velvet, these gowns are made to complement a woman’s elegance and sensuality. Today, endless designs and styles are available in this range and something is there for everyone. Colors like silver, black, red and white goes well with all complexions. However, soothing shades make masterpieces for those who like to stand out. Long dresses are perfect for formal parties whereas short simmering dresses are just fabulous for cocktails. Depending on your figure, evening gowns can be custom made with your choice of fabric and style. Boutiques and designers are coming up with new ideas every now and then so go for it as it is more of an investment than a purchase.

 

Turn your head as you go in a tuxedo

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Tuxedos, fashion ideasTuxedos never fail to make a man look amazing and classy. Tuxedos are worn in many occasions such as weddings, formal occasions and proms. So whatever the event may be, make sure you look great at all times. Owning or renting a tuxedo s the best way to be the centre of attention on any formal night. Choosing the right kind of tuxedo is the key to your good looks. The same tuxedo doesn’t suit everyone.

So take time to choose the one which brings out your personality the best. Wear well fitted tuxedos. Have a tailor stitch and do the fittings for you. They come in various designs, shapes and colors. Depending upon your comfort level and taste, choose what you want. The right color is also important. They not only come in traditional shades of black, brown, navy blue and grey but also red, purple and green as well!

Dress to impress

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Dress to impressDo you have your interview coming and you are not sure how to dress up the right way? Now, it’s always essential to do up properly in the exact professional way as otherwise there’s always the risk of false and misinterpretation about you no matter how competent you are. Here are the tips.

First of all, it’s best to put up a suave, well-fitted and comfortable business suit as it works great for both the men & women. Stay away from flashy and vibrant tones, rely more on subtle shades rather. Your socks should shine bright and clean and smell fresh. Polish up your shoes properly.

As regards the hair, the women should set it well or else tie it up nicely sans any extra decoration over it. Dirt nails, ruffled hair & body odor are strict no for the occasion. Jewelries are permitted but to a minimal level. Lastly, complete the look with a pleasant fragrance and remember to avoid the loud ones.

 

Biggest plus size fashion mistakes

Friday, March 16th, 2012

plus size women fashion, women fashion Nobody wants to be a fashion disaster, whether it is a plus size women or a size zero. Few of the fashion mistakes which the plus size people should avoid so that they stay away from committing any fashion disasters are – the first is the realization that you fall under the plus size category and after knowing this fact you should know which are the things you can wear and the clothes that you should avoid.

Clothes such as tube tops, shrugs, and daisy dukes should be avoided by a plus size person. Understand your body, its size and wear clothes accordingly. Do not think that by wearing clothes that suits a normal size girl you will look like her. Do not try and put yourself in clothes that do not fit your body. It will make a plus size person look fatter. Accept the fact that you are a plus size person and be true to yourself.

How to make your clothes match your personal style

Monday, January 30th, 2012

If you wish to look complete with the attire which you are wearing, then it has to compliment your personality and style. It should represent what you are and not try to portray something else. We can easily come to know about certain characteristics of a person by just seeing the way the person dresses. The ones who are into hip-hop stuffs and dancing have a very different way of dressing compared to someone who loves writing.

We can classify styles of dressing into the following six categories: creative, dramatic, classic, romantic, natural and contemporary. You need to choose the styles which match your personality. The color of your outfit also speaks aloud about your personality, so pick very carefully. And you need to learn how to dress for the occasion; that is choosing your outfit which suits the place you are going to visit. One cannot wear formals and visit a disco.

Products to strengthen your nails

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

Strong and attractive nails is something a women desires to have. Some women fail to take good care of their nails by trying out different nail-polishes and other products to beautify them, but actually the nails need proper care first rather than beautification. The products which are chemical-free are the best for your nails. A fast-drying builder or an intensive cuticle salve can help your fingers grow stronger and look healthier than ever before.

Products which contain organic substances like herbs which are beneficial to the growth of nails are the best. Natural solutions and homemade remedies for the nails are considered the best. While buying products for your nails, make sure that it does not contain formaldehyde. Products which have calcium fluoride as an ingredient are the best for nails. Such products will strengthen your nails but make sure that you take care of nails cleanliness and practice good habits which benefit your nails.

How to dress up: are you plus sized?

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

The plus sized women are always worried about their over weight and are not sure how to look appealing in spite of that heavy frame. Thus, here are some tips on how to dress up effectively when you are plus sized.

Firstly, avoid buying the shapeless oversized dress styles since they will both the bad and good features of the body. You should rather choose dresses that fit well on your frame and are perfect to accentuate your good parts, hiding the figure flaws. Many think that black looks perfect on a flabby figure but sometimes the monotone apparels give a better appeal than drab blacks.

Never go for tapered pants & jeans even though they are much in now as these tapered outfits cannot look good on plus size figures. It’s good to opt for straight jeans & pants with slight flare at bottom to get leaner legs. Lastly, if you have put on a few extra pounds, avoid the attires with designs and patterns all over as this can overwhelm a woman’s height.

5 biggest fashion faux pas any one can make

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Dressing up with the right dress, perfect fit and compatible accessories are a must whenever you step out of the house. But many a times people are not aware of the right kind of dressing and thus here is a brief to warning to you about the most usual fashion faux pas anyone can make.

Firstly, many people have the tendency to go for oversized or undersized dressed to look fuller and trimmer respectively. This is a strict no since getting a dress beyond or below your size would only make you uncomfortable and unsmart. The next mistake is going for tacky color combos like green & red or hot pink with neon green. You would just end up looking like a clown.

The third one is over accessorizing; get a heavy piece and make it your focal point. The fourth one is wearing clothes mismatching with the event. The last usual fashion faux pas is teaming white shoes with dark socks; shoes must be darker to socks and not the vice versa.