(ARA) - Fall is approaching, and it will soon be time to switch over to your cooler weather wardrobe. Whether you are going through your closet to see what is wearable or need new fall clothes to update your look, it’s important to focus on quality, instead of quantity, when shopping for a new fall wardrobe. [...more ]

If you're anxious to get over gloomy winter days, a stylish dress with Spring trends in mind could brighten up your mood. Spring 2008 calls for a flashback to the '80s with super short maxi dresses and a unique take on the Roman toga dress. [...more ]

Take a Shine to Sequins

The fall collections abounded with sequined dresses, tunics and even jackets. Sparkly ensembles have already caught on with the young Hollywood set so it should filter into the mainstream world before you can say "fashionista"... [...more ]

Spring 2007 is here. If you've got flab you'd like to hide, this is your season. Tight fitting clothes are out. Loose clothes are in.

That means, clothes are so much more forgiving this season, with plenty of room to hide that extra pint of ice cream you'd just eaten.

Some of the new clothes, though loose are best avoided. You want to hide the excess, not make your hips look even bigger than they are. That means a tulips skirt is out.. that is unless you have a really small waist. [...more ]

It seems for the last few centuries, the French have had the final word when it comes to fashion and style-Parisian style, in particular, retains its essence of what is the height of couture with its distinctive looks and timeless staples of wardrobe and accessories. Yet, one does not have to live in Paris to show off their cosmopolitan flair for dress. The subsequent article reflects on some classic French designers, styles, and elements of a distinctively French wardrobe. [...more ]

Do you ever wonder whether or not designer clothing is worth the cost? Do you think that some people are out of their minds for spending so much on a simple piece of clothing? If so, keep reading and you'll find out why individuals who refuse to buy designer clothing may actually end up spending more on their wardrobes than those who wear haute couture designs.

Here is a list of benefits associated with designer clothing. Hopefully this will clear up any doubts you may have had about spending a little extra money on high end designs. [...more ]

Fashion week is over in New York City and fall styles have been released. It always amazes me to be talking about fall styles when spring has not even sprung yet. Here it is! Colors are dark and neutral but accessories are sizzling and spruce up those colors of the evening. There is plenty to keep from this winter season and plenty to get rid of.

Let us start with colors [...more ]

Fashion styles are forever changing. What do this year's changes bring forth? Fashion is up and down and all around this year. Accesories are going to sizzle this summer, hemlines are going down a bit, pants waistlines are going up, necklaces are going down, scarves are fluid, earrings are dangling, handbags get soft, and belts are back. Feminine, sexy and sultry styles will keep those heads turning. Sheers, crocheted lace, silky satin and flowing gauze will be everywhere. Comfy cool and sexy, sounds like a great year for women! [...more ]

If you fallow the history you will notice that has always been a strong bound between fashion and music. So, there were the hippies in the 60s, disco in 70s, madonna in 80s and many other clothing styles.

Then, in the early 80s appeared a new clothing style. Hip Hop clothing was considered new and cool, but it took almost 20 years for the mainstream fashion to accept the new style. The rap culture means hip hop music, hip hop clothing, hip hop mentality and way of living. So the fashion industry finally saw the huge potential income that could be made from producing and selling hip hop clothing. In time, big and small fashion companies started looking to the hip hop community for inspiration. [...more ]

Sunglasses are like any other fashion accessory. With each passing season, sunglass styles change. Old styles become the kind of sunglasses that “your grandmother used to wear,” while newer styles can be seen on the faces of Hollywood stars and glamour queens on magazine covers and at red-carpet events. Eventually those old styles stage comebacks as “retro” sunglasses, and the fashion cycle comes full circle [...more ]

It is certainly impossible to be perfect all the time and every woman one day looks at the old photos and wonders what made her dress that way.
Here is a list of tips how to avoid fashion mistakes that are common for women, even for those who are "professional" fashionistas.
Never rely completely on TV shows and fashion magazines. You are risking becoming the fashion victim, fashion shows and reviews should help to generate ideas and inspire you, but let's face it ? you are not a model and buying the super expensive dress that looked gorgeous on Kate Moss won't make you look the same [...more ]