Archive for July, 2008
Make Today’s Trends Work For You
Jul 21st
Everyone knows that you shouldn’t buy into trends – especially when you don’t think they suit you. But if there’s a look you love, it’s never a bad idea to adopt it into your own personal style set. How can you make today’s hottest looks your own? Here’s a look at some Trendy Women’s clothes, and how to make them work for you.
Texture – Add depth to your new look with textures like furs, lace, or beaded accents. Make people want to touch. Give them something to look at. Try a sequined jacket for an evening look.
Prints and bold color – Your outfit should direct attention to the best feature in the room. You. But don’t go overboard. Pair bold prints with opaque solid tights, to keep the focus where it belongs.
Get a big bag – An oversized leather bag will carry you through the entire season. A neutral color or a metallic with go with just about anything, and adapts well to both day and evening looks.
Sassy coats – these are a must have for fall. Choose a bold color or animal print that matches the overall scheme of your wardrobe, and use it to inject some spice into your neutrals. Long fur coats are dramatic showstoppers.
Monochrome – This is a simple style solution that can make you look sleek and put –together without much effort. Keep it interesting with textures and accessories.
Winter Florals – They’re not just for the hot seasons. Don’t be afraid to splash some summer into your fall look.
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Dress to Impress – How your interview outfit can change your life.
Jul 14th
In a time when the current workforce is the most educated it’s ever been, and the economic strain is narrowing down available positions in the job marketplace.
So, when all factors are equal, clothing really does count. Appearance, if not everything, is a large chunk of what you will be judged by. Here are some tips to help you look professional in your interview suit, and get an edge over your competitors.
Tailoring is key – When you buy your interview suit, take it to a tailor at least a week before the interview, if it’s possible. Make sure it’s fitted in all the right places. A hundred dollar suit can look like a million if it’s fitted to you perfectly. If you wear a skirt, the hem should fall just at, or below the knee, and trousers should fall to the top of your instep. Sleeves should fit you just below your wrist bone.
Always dress one level higher than the current employees are dressing – Basically, examine the environment. If the dress code is strictly casual, wear trousers, and a button up shirt. If it’s more business oriented, wear your nicest work suit. Even if people show up to work in jeans and flip flops, you’d better be in closed toed shoes, and khaki’s at least. If you’re not sure about the dress code, either ask your interviewer beforehand, or err on the side of caution.
Avoid strange colors, perfumes, or extravagant accessories. Unless you are interviewing to be a fashion stylist, you’re not in the interview to showcase your fashion sense. While you want to stick out in the interviewer’s mind, don’t do so in a way that brings your professionalism into question.
There are many great resources for professional interview clothes. Shop around, and find a style you like. It’s entirely OK to reinvent yourself in order to grab the job you want.
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Fashion Faux Pas
Jul 7th
You would never dream of making an obvious fashion faux pas (Seamed hose with sandals? Never!)
But even dedicated fashionistas sometimes run the risk of making style snafus.
Here are fashion traps to avoid.
1. Relying too heavily on the fashion media.
You buy all the fashion magazines religiously, watch awards shows, read the paper and keep up with all the online sources. How could that be a mistake?
By relying too heavily on the media to rule your wardrobe, you run the risk of being a fashion victim.
Remember: most magazines and TV programs about fashion produce an “aspirational” effect. They present you with fabulous clothes you’ll want to buy on fabulous models you’ll want to look like.
The problem is that a) you probably can’t afford any of the clothes they show and b) you’re never going to look like a supermodel or a celebrity.
Solution: Better ways to develop style
2. Buying clothes that don’t fit.
You probably already know that you should NEVER buy something too small, thinking you’ll lose weight — even if it is a $10 Pucci dress you picked up off eBay.
But did you know that little details like the length of your jacket sleeves or the place your pants hem rest can make or break an outfit?
The best way to get perfect fit is to have a tailor alter the garment.
3. Creating a mish-mash wardrobe by buying odds and ends.
Buying up odds and ends on sale may seem to make sense. After all, the easy availability of off-price merchandise has lulled us into thinking that minor purchases won’t blow our wardrobe concept or budget.
Actually, it’s the little things that kill your wardrobe. Without a plan, you can end up with tons of clothes and nothing to wear. But it’s never to late to change your habits
4. Getting stuck in a style rut.
Sticking with classics has been conventional style wisdom for ages, and for women with full lives and limited resources this is still a sure way to investment dressing.
The problem is that as we grow older, we sometimes become a little too comfortable wearing our old standbys (or just doing “replenishment” shopping each season).
Sometimes all it takes is tweaking the basics that you already own to look fabulous.
((Body Copy credited to : Cynthia Nellis))
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How to Spot a Fake
Jul 2nd
Is it a counterfeit?
Is that discount purse a great deal or an illegal steal? Here are some telltale signs to watch:
Tags: Some high-end designers like Louis Vuitton do not attach tags to their bags with plastic fasteners. Information and price tags usually are taken off by sales associates at the store and placed in an interior pocket. Also be aware if your bag comes with a fabric swatch.
Codes: A few brands, such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton, include serial numbers that indicate the year that the bag was made. Get to know these codes, and you’ll be able to tell whether the bag you’re being sold is new, refurbished, or just plain fake.
Seams: Corner stitches should be neat and align on high-end bags.
Zippers: These closures are often custom-designed for the brand or the bag style. Counterfeiters may not notice, but a bag’s zipper might read the brand’s name on one side, and have a design on the other.
Fonts: Check any places on the bag or accompanying tags for the brand’s lettering. Too much or too narrow spacing between letters or words can be a red flag.
Hardware: Certain styles or designers use one kind of screws or rivets to attach name plates, chains, or clasps. On certain Chanel bags, the screws that secure the turnlock closure should be flatheads.
Care cards: Designers will include care instructions for some styles or line of accessories, but not all the bags by one brand will come with them. If your bag comes with a card, check the grammar and spelling.
( Credit : The Associated Press)
Be safe! Only buy authentic brand name goods. If you are ever unsure about the authenticity of a purchase, call the store and ask about the item. If it’s genuine, they should be able to answer any questions you may have.
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New Discounts, New Inventory & New Products Made in the USA
Jul 2nd
We have some great news for all readers and buyers.
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