How to Get the Hottest Fab Footwear for Summer 2012

Ladies, when it comes to stylish, sexy footwear for summer, you've got a lot of choices. And as the great and glam Carrie Bradshaw of 'Sex and the City' once said, "We're talking about a woman's right to shoes."

There's no excuse to be stuck wearing yesterday's clunky disasters. It's time to clean out the closet and go shopping. And if you think you're boxed in with only selections of boring flats and wedges, think again.

Footwear for summer 2012 is sizzling hot. Look for shoe/sandal trends that pop in bright colors, like vivid yellows and oranges, hot pink, electric blue, etc. Nine West is offering up the 'Krysten' in their own yummy shades of Turquoise or Flamingo on a criss-cross platform with buckle closure, as featured in OK! magazine.

Or slip into a pair of sky high platforms if you dare. Jessica Simpson has never met a platform sole she didn't like, and this season she's designed a bunch of them, including the 'Barbara,' a sexy platform cage sandal that features a strappy stiletto design.

The 'Cordelia' Espadrille Wedge by Bandolino is adorably suede with a layered flower detail at the toe, braided espadrille heel, and a slingback strap. A smart choice that spells comfort and style, 24/7.

 

Maybe shining shoes are more your style. Gold or silver are classics that are on trend for summer 2012. It's metallic mania, if you will. 'Ariel' from BCBGeneration is the perfect pump for a glamorous night out on the town. It's a peep toe pump in a shiny gold, metallic leather upper.

Pastel-colored footwear is also very appealing for the summer. Try on any style in aqua, light yellow, or pale green. Nude is extra hot at the moment, too. Just look at the Royals' Kate Middleton in nude shoes again and again. Coach has a sophisticated pair in wheat, called the 'Sue Heel.' It features a rounded toe in nude leather with a straight, stacked heel.

Coach also offers up the 'Gwynn Wedge,'with a nautical blue striped canvas and leather strap on a 4 1/2" wedge heel. Stripes are the hottest accessory going at the moment, and these classic sandals have a modern edge that looks so right this summer. 

 

If you've been wishing for the braided sandal to return, then summer 2012 is your time. Braiding on footwear is quite elegant, especially when the details are so intricate. You could never go wrong selecting the 'Tahira Black Braid' by Naturalizer. This is a lovely casual sandal thong in a 1 1/4" heel. The braiding in black, twists and loops, and fastens with a heel sling strap and buckle.

Summer footwear doesn't have to be dull or look typical. Look around, and you will see runway trends that maybe you thought you could never wear, like sexy transparent shoes, laced up sandals, metallic toes, sandals loaded with buckles, rivets, and the return of always chic, pointed toe shoes.

Remember: Fashion doesn't end at the hem of your dress or pants. Your covered feet complete the look. And when your summer footwear is right on trend, so are you.

Fashion Talk - Check out this colorful dress up.

How many of you like this color combination? And post your thoughts about this colorful dressing sense. 

Street Style Fashion from Australian Fashion Week

Lucinda Constable in Australian Fashion Week 

Karla Clarke in Australian Fashion Week

Jessica Rees in Australian Fashion Week

Emma Mannswirth in Australian Fashion Week

Sophie Raper in Australian Fashion Week

Photographed by Candice Lake

Source from -

http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/fashion/street-style-photo-blog/2012/05/sophie-raper-stylist-australian-fashion-week

Fashion Talk - : Original vs. Poplar designs, which is more preferred?

As always there are two sides to a coin and the same holds true when it comes to fashionable dresses. While some prefers branded and original designs, few prefer to go with latest and popular trends or styles predominant in the fashion industry at present. 

What you wear eventually makes you who you are. People dress according to their likes and personality and this has stood to be true for several generations now. A recent survey that was taken suggested diversified results in this context. Originality vs. Popularity has proven to be a tight battle. 

And majority of people who were interviewed feels that more than looking good as per what the society thinks in a particular era, feeling comfortable and confident in what they wear is more important. Most people apparently wear a style that they like and something that makes them feel comfortable while wearing them.

Some people suggested that eventually what you wear according to your likes makes the style all the more original. Of course, popular designs are prevalent in every era or decade, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your personality would suit that featured design. You might also feel uncomfortable while wearing it and compromise just to stand out in the crowd. Fitting of the dress is also very important. It should neither be too loose nor too tight.

"The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it."

Looking good and stylish depends upon self confidence and right attitude. It has nothing to do with popularity of the style or the originality of the style. The best thing you can ever do is experiment with your fashion sense which projects a very daring and bold image on your part. And when you carry your style around with the right attitude, you can pull that desired outlook brilliantly.

One can conclude by stating that majority of people haven’t lost their senses and blindly followed things as per market trends. They believe ultimately, it all comes down to what you like and what makes you comfortable. 

Five inspiring women over 50

We’re lucky enough to live in an age of some seriously inspirational older women, who have done much to prove that reaching 50 doesn’t mean an end to glamour, success and sophistication.

Recent research has shown that only a third of women aged 50-74 consider their age when shopping for clothes – a figure that stacks up when we consider the number of glamorous older women who have been given prominent modelling contracts for major high street retailers in recent years. This surge in 50+ role models means that older women are now investing in trendier pieces, and steering clear of the dowdy clothes that were previously the staple of the mature women.

Here are some of the women we have to thank for blazing a trail for 50+ style and glamour:

Jerry Hall

The former Mrs Jagger still looks amazing, and proves that glamour is often as simple as a slick of red lipstick. Her style is simple and chic, and includes black suits and tailored jackets.

Helen Mirren

Dame Helen has been flying the flag for over-50’s style for many years, and still looks fantastic, as some of her recent bikini shots revealed. She nails red carpet glamour by refusing to shy away from showing off her assets, without being inappropriate. She looks great in evening maxi dresses with classic accessories.

Anna Wintour

The editor of US Vogue, Anna Wintour always looks stylish and perfectly turned out. She favours tailored clothes with sharp lines, like pencil skirts, but is also known for her huge fur coats, shades and trademark blunt bob. She is living proof that style, glamour and success are more potent than ever after 50.

Kim Cattrall

In her role in Sex and the City, Kim was always the sexy one – and she’s just as glamorous in real life. She pulls off the sexy look brilliantly, with low plunging necklines and fitted dresses.

Diane Keaton

Diane is known for her stylish and effortlessly cool take on menswear, and she still looks as fabulous as ever. She wears hats and masculine tailoring, pulling it all together with a great pair of heels.

Twiggy

With her M&S campaigns, Twiggy has bounced back into the spotlight as a stylish 50+ lady. She’s been credited with helping older women feel that they can still wear fashionable clothes, and look fantastic in the process.

Fashion talk - Scarves fashion trends for teenagers and women

"Select the perfect scarf to mix along with the style of your outfit."

A scarf is a piece of cloth which is mostly used to cover head and as a safeguard against unfriendly sun, dust and grime. But today it is a fashion accessory which completes women attire. It is worn around the neck and looks beautiful over dresses for both casual and formal dress. There are literally millions of choices as the Fashion scarf comes in a wide variety. It is long adequate to tie around the neck and with generous cloth flaunt in style. It enhances the look, adds appeal to the individuality and above all completes an outfit. This simple looking piece of cloth can do wonders with your attire and look.

Girls, especially teenagers should have a good set of Fashion scarf of varied colors and lengths. This allows a girl to select the perfect scarf to mix along with the style of her outfit, shoes or even bag. These scarves can also be used in place of a necklace. Many designer scarves are available in the market look like a necklace. It is a versatile piece of fashion accessories that has been in vogue for centuries. Girls use it to cover their face when there is a dust storm and also flaunt it in style when there is a party.

"Scarves can’t hide a worst outfit."

Though the common of wearing fashion scarves are to place it around the neck, people have found several ways of wearing a scarf. An extra-long scarf tied around the neck looks pretty with skinny jeans or a blazer. Apart from being a neck and shoulder accessory, it can also be worn in trendy conduct like with a solid-colored skirt or pant. Just tie a printed scarf around your waist to use it as a belt (alternate) and add a splash of bright color to your already beautiful outfit.

The fashion scarves can be categorized into a short scarf and long scarf which is also called as shawl. The material used for making scarves includes cotton, silk and wool. Choose the scarf according to your like and weather conditions. On a warm evening, you can use cotton scarves. But for chilly days, its better you go with a shawl. Scarves can also be differentiated according to their length. You can find short scarves, long and extra long scarves. Each scarf is made and designed to accomplish a specific purpose. Just check how the models wear scarves before choosing your scarves.

Fashion Talk - Wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day in advance.

Latest lips make-up fashion trends for teens

Make up plays a special part in the grooming of one’s personality. Make-Up is a common term which means to be more presentable. This is an immeasurable term and has many more meaning but usually it is referred to as the make up of face and hands and foots of both women and men.

Make Up is one of the fundamental needs of the women and men as well of today. With the change of era and transformation of other things of life, make up also revolutionized with the modernization of thoughts. Make Up normally include, hairstyle, eye make up, face make up, lip make up , nail make up, and toe make-up.

Here one can see about Latest Lips Make Up Trend. Lips are the prominent part of the face, so more people focus more on this. A Lip stick is a type of cosmetic, used for the lips. This can be of single color having different shades. Following are some of the pictures shown for Latest Lips Make Up Trend, These are exclusive and inspirational lip make up styles. These are implemented by the experienced make up masters. So you have got an idea about how crazy the teens will use these types of Lip Stick fashion trends.

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Fashion Talk - Valentine’s Day Fashion Trends

Women and teen girls are always particularly conscious about their looks and style. And when we talk about Valentine’s Day, it becomes further special to look stylish, trendy and dazzling personality. Women's dressing is the central part of their looks. Here are the tips by which one can have the trendiest looks on Valentine’s Day 2012!

Just keep little stuff in your mind like type of dressing, stitching design of your dressing, your makeup and hair style, your shoes and jewellery and hand bags' choice! These all things are much significant while building up a trendy and up to date personality.

First of all floral colors to be worn on Valentine’s Day like reds, pinks and other colorful floral colors as Valentine’s Day’s peculiarity is attached with the flowers. Flowers are the sign of love, affection, peace and romantic mood. So these colors will be the best choice on promising occasion of Valentine’s Day. Red color to be rock this year too, like previous years! Because it's the color of your heart and is the symbol of your love for someone special. All exciting floral colors will give you an awesome look on this occasion.

One can wear red colored tops, skirts and pants. Pinks are also a nice trend on this occasion. You have to go with some prints that are much lively to express your feelings to your loved ones.

Now the shoes, tips that are one have to go with sexy high heel shoes, stilettos and pumps. These kinds of shoes will look gorgeous on Valentine’s Day, giving you romantic and sexy looks on your dates.

Stunning bracelets and chunky earrings will go rocking with your red or pink colored dress. Beautiful clutches would be the best hand bags on your dates of Valentine’s Day. Color idea of your all accessories must be in accordance to the color of your dressing, this point is very important in styling yourself!

Various trends are introduced by fashion designers for the year 2012. And here are some suitable and the most romantic trends for one to give you a complete guide about the fashion trends of Valentine’s Day 2012.

Fashion talk - Is this a trend?

Tucking in shirts only in the front be a trend?

I don't think that this is a trend; it's just something you do when you consider the shirt is better tucked in or just left out. It’s nice when it seems effortless, but when you go through town and see everyone is doing this same thing...

You can find this type of style among the teens and even for few, this might be a habit. Any way it not so vulgar and any one can try this (both male and female).

What makes you special when you're 30-something?

Every one enjoys each phase of their life, I have to say. I enjoyed my clothes when I was a child, a youngster, a teen, a young woman and now, well, I can still relate to my 'a girl who is no longer a girl' identity.

People normally agree it is after 34 that it is tricky for oneself to understand things as you don´t see big changes day by day, but something slightly...off. You need good friends and BIG mirrors!

I think that someone who accepts their age is more pleasing than someone who tries to dress younger. But everyone's different.

People first grew aware of being older; they worried a lot about "pulling things off" and the rules. Now I don't really care. It doesn't matter if you are 18 or 38, but if you dress with aptitude and knowledge of your own body and proclivities and lifestyle, what you wear will make sense for you.

In this over-teenagerized world the beauty of a grown up woman is sometimes minimized, but that doesn´t diminish at all its magnificence. I have never looked back, and I feel more comfortable with myself now than ever, but sometimes it can be not easy for women to see role models in the media who really embrace and love their age without fighting silly battles to stop the unstoppable and to make youth longer.

From the people in the streets you can get the most innocent opinion of your image as sometimes people just say things like: you look younger, etc just as a compliment but a woman looks so silly when she says :Everybody tells me I look younger...

"You look younger it´s a rather pitiful compliment."
"You look great! That´s a great one..."

Love your mid 30’s as how you loved your teen. Gather friends and enjoy your life with the trend that makes you more comfort at that time. Also mark your presence with the elegant dresses. Try to be a role model to your daughter as they are the precious gifts for you. “Mom, you look great….” These words from your loved daughters are more precious than to dress younger.

Fashion Talk - Do you have to follow fashion trends?

I think a trend begins with a definite style. It can be a range from a celebrity trying something a certain way, to a common Joe or Jill who disreputably wears something that becomes fashionable or fun. It continues with others wanting to sport that equivalent look. And when it seems like several people are sporting a specific style... you got a trend.

The base in fashion is inspiration. Without inspiration, you're basically just throwing together clothes. Inspiration may even come along with pieces inspired by celebrities, musicians, athletes, etc. I am even remembering the late 1990s of message T-shirts saying matter like "I Have the Golden Ticket" and "Dump Him." But I think for it to become a trend, you have to see lots of people commits one style or wearing a certain style in different ways. Like when many of people wore skulls, it was because someone got looks to sell, and it caught on with people.

Do you have to follow trends? Absolutely not. But if there is a style you love, I'm sure you'll want to sport someone else's look and style with your own personal flair.

GENUINE TRENDS, now and then genuine don’t always mean following design cues from fashion designers and fashion stylists. It can be from normal people who probably aren't even trying to look stylish or cool. As the name of an old movie suggests, "Gold is Where You Find It."

Please let me know your thoughts on fashion trends and fashion clothing...

Maxi skirts – Again among teen clothing trends

Maxi skirts are yet again in the fashion clothing. You can notice many runways full of maxi skirt. It is one of the most feminine attire. Maxi skirt can be the excellent option for those who are not having right stature for maxi dresses. The print, style and color make maxi skirt look unusual from other. If you are bore of jeans, then maxi skirt is amazing alternative.

Maxi skirts are like consent for fatty women, especially for heavy bottom women. It is in full length skirt, so it covers your full legs. Women those who do not like to show their legs, maxi skirts are the finest alternative for them. Maxi Skirts are primarily known as a casual wear. It can easily replace an evening dress. You can wear maxi skirt for evening walk, any party or for shopping. It is ideal for any event.

You can wear all most anything with maxi skirt like shirt, tops, tunics blouse etc. Even you can combine and match maxi skirt with different style of top and can get special looks from same skirt. Maxi skirts have its own style and preference among the teen fashion trends.

Few talks about Maxi Skirt:

“I don't have a maxi skirt, but I recently unearthed a vintage maxi dress from my mum's wardrobe and I finally plucked up the courage to wear it out yesterday (I'm very small, about 5'3", so I've always felt that a maxi would swamp me) and I got loads of compliments. I feel like I've been converted to the maxi dress/skirt trend and I am hoping to add a maxi skirt or two to my vwardrobe in the near future. So, YES, therawpower, you can pull it off! I'm shorter than you and I can pull it off. You just need to get the right fit for your body shape.”

“to all the shorties: maxi skirts + high waists (a la bonbonenata) are perfection! i LOVE long skirts. they sure beat all the butt-grazing minis that are out there.”

Reference of these above talks within the quotes:
http://forums.thefashionspot.com/f49/maxi-skirts-27868-4.html

what i wore, if i was a guy.....?

Teenagers Vs. Fashion Trends

If we walk out of the house, we will definitely find a young child or teen with its varied makeup. Unconsciously we too are also doing a judgment of the people who ran in front of us, based on the outfit he/she was wearing, the type of phone he was carrying, haircut, or even the perfume he/she used.

Teenagers have a lot of ways to hunt attention. Some of these are performed with the eccentric, to be different from the others. They began to look odd with the rare appearance of some controversy. Parents are so worried because of what is shown is considered deviated from the traditional oriental. Skimpy clothing for young women all-round well-liked.

Teens love to look odd, it is often asked when observing their appearance in some public places. The unusual can be seen from the way they dress and physical routine. Who commented this is the way teenagers look for attention to show who he/she is. Fashions are regularly changing from time to time. And it seems, many teens who feel less slang if it does not follow fashion trends. Surely one should not follow the trend of cutting-edge fashionable dress. But, teens should also take into consideration the norms existing in the vicinity.

Clothing or fashion has now become a new symbol in the association for young people. Teenagers are in general considered less fashionable can’t follow the developments of time, and as a result may be overlooked by his friends. And to show it all, one is to follow fashion, lifestyle, and behaviors like most teenagers portrayed in the TV media. Therefore, anything related to teenager attractive, fashionable, and not cheesy, always fixed on the screened images on TV.

Do you accept how your teen dresses?

It's expected that one day your teen will put on an outfit that you will find either appalling, in poor taste or just complete strange. While your parental instinct may compel you to intervene, it's important to respect and accept the way your teen dresses, since fashion is often an expression of who he/she is, or who he/she wants to be.

Respect and Accept Your Teen's Choice in Clothes

1) Watch how all the other kids dress by driving past your teen's school or by becoming involved in activities with your teen and her friends. Fashion among teenagers is very much a function of peer pressure, and most kids want to mix together into the crowd and be accepted. By taking time to see how the other kids dress, your own teen's outfits may seem a lot less strange to you.

2) Stay informed and educated about the dress code at your teen's school. Most schools rule out a wide variety of clothing, such as t-shirts with racy or offensive slogans or clothing that may be a bit too instructive. By helping your teen choose clothing that stays within these boundaries, you may save yourself an unexpected trip to the principal's office.

3) Accept how your teen dresses by being enduring and weathering fashion trends that you may find in poor taste or against your own fashion sense. Trends in kid's clothing change often, and you might find the next fad to be a little more appealing.

4) Look beyond the way your teen dresses to find out if there are other concerns. Dressing incredibly may indicate that your teen is unhappy or trying to get attention. It is important to recognize when a style of dress reflects undesirable behaviors, such as participation in a gang or seeking sexual attention.

Remember not to judge a book by its cover when it comes to accepting the way your teen and his/her friends dress.

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Fashion Trends Rocks and Rolls - Return of Denim Jackets

The Denim Jackets are here once again. It’s after a shatter from the leather jackets in trend preceding season that Denims come back in style. But this time 80’s fashion is going to come back live in a more stylized way. Earlier where Denim Jackets were worn out in a more formal look, with jeans and fitted skirts for women.

Today Denim jackets goes more casual. Put on your jacket with rolled up sleeves for more funky look, you can even unit it with a plain loose dress, shorts or wear it in shirt style. Torn effect is in vogue with a lot of washes on the jackets. Today even shrugs/ short coats / jeans are coming in denim, with a lot of light prints over them. They look so cute and nice.

We should also be grateful for the designers for playing a vital role in booming the Denim industry. Where Denims were worn in slight cold weather earlier, today people are wearing it at any point of time, summer or winter does not make much difference. The material being used today is so superior that it does not make us feel hot. The prints over it and the styles available induce us to wear it. After all whatever we say jackets always give a stylish look, if clubbed properly as the whole attire.

Here are two images that shows the best use of Denim Jackets.

Teen fashion trends – A collage campus

These days’ college fashion trends are no longer restricted to being replica of celebrities. College students are also establishing their fashion intelligence and have turn out to be a topic of great conversation about fashion. We know fashion is an ever growing impression, which is generally borrowed from the earlier period. Therefore, here are some ever green college fashion trends.

DenimWhite shirt and denim jeans have at all times their copyright on casual wears and are still hit. Now, accepting the college crowd needs, various fashion houses have started experiments on denim. High rise, Low waist, mid rise, buttoned up etc. Having bought that you can now experiment you own sense of fashion into it.



Black Is Beautiful



Black color is always beautiful. Teenage fashion tips also allow you to have black in your clothing. Black is stylish and for the college dates and special days you can exhibit yourself in black to grab all the attention.





Careless Beauty



You are at the best age of life and your beauty is a gift to you. Make up is to hide the faults; you do not need it now. Enjoy your casual way of life and stay happy. Don’t be too perfect. Over dressing will only make up stand out from crowd and kill the casual mood.

Today it’s Fashion, Tomorrow its pain

Looking good might not always be the best thing for you. Today’s society is highly fashion and style mindful. Unfortunately, clothing designers and stylists aim to satisfy by creating unique looks that might not always be realistic or even comfortable.



Women usually wear high heels to match an outfit, not for comfort, but some might not understand that these shoes can cause serious ache in the feet and can also make worse back pain. High heels adjust the balanced position of a person’s body. When a woman wears high heels, a new dynamic equilibrium occurs. Fundamentally, wearing high heels for any short of time increases the normal forward curve of the back and causes the pelvis to tip forward. This alters the normal pattern of the pelvis and spine necessary for the body to maintain a center of gravity.



Both men and women fall into the fashion trap. However, women, more than men, tend to wear outfit that are too tight. Stylish tight tube skirts and tight pants can be good-looking, but are often too restrictive. Clothes that are too tight throw a person off-balance, and simple everyday tasks such as bending, sitting and walking become hard. Tight clothes restrict a person from moving comfortably, resulting in poor bearing and misalignment of the spine.



One should keep in mind, whatever things that we consider as today’s fashion might be tomorrow’s pain. We must be careful in choosing the right fashion attires like shoes, high heels, tight pants and shirts. Choose the cloths and fashion accessories that mostly fit our body. Enjoy the world of fashion trends with comfort.

Fashion Talk - Teenage Fashion Trends

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