Women's Accessories
Trends for the 2009 Summer Season
May 19th
Summer is that time of the year when you throw off your jackets and full sleeves to the back of your wardrobe and bring out the sexy, cool and soothing clothes to show off your perfectly tanned skin. Trends this summer are at their fashionable best and are the exact thing that your feminine side has been craving. Summer apparel for 2009 is, if very clearly put, every girl’s dream. Flirty yet shy, soft and feminine, basically subtly sexy is the look every girl must eye for. Summer Trends for 2009 are made up of all the right things. From one shouldered dresses to sheer tops, from butterfly motifs to jewel encrusted fabrics, summer apparels are all about having fun this year. But when it comes to the evening look, history will repeat itself. That is romantic detailing with a touch of the historical era will be what summer nights would be made of.
Sheer Fabrics:
Made popular by all the stylish celebrities on the red carpet like Drew Barrymore, Leighton Meester, Kate Bosworth and Lily Allen, sheer fabrics are making a comeback from the 90’s. But this time they are more stylish, with plenty of layers, draping and embellishments to die for. Sheer fabrics do a great job of adding elegance to your look if paired with the right kind of accessories and make up. They can be worn at luncheons, the softer shades are perfect for brunches while black, burgundy and chocolate will rule the night. However if you are not too comfortable with a complete sheer top or dress, go for sheer necklines and sleeves that only accentuate beautifully tanned skin.
Fringed Clothing:
Summer fashion trends this year have become more adventurous, with the entry of the fringed pieces at the hangars of Barneys and the likes. A look every fashionable girl should be flirting with, fringes spell out youth, fun, and a desire to stand out. It can be subtle with just the hems of the skirts fringed or one can go all the way with a fully fringed dress and be the centre of attention at all the social dos. This look has been made popular at the red carpet by Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Bilson and Miranda Kerr.
One Shoulder:
Time for some asymmetrical fun this summer. A look that is made for turning heads, one shouldered dresses and tops are exactly what one must be adding to their summer 2009 wardrobe. Apt for any occasion, casual or formal, this look has a knack for abolishing the wearer. One shouldered tops look great with shorts and skirts and are ideal to wear on a day out on the boat or for a walk at the beach, while one shouldered dresses with a pair of scintillating earrings are just perfect for a stunning evening. It is one of the best Summer Apparel 2009 I would want to choose.
Ruffles:
Huge on the runways, ruffles are slowly making their entry into everyday wear in a more toned down form, like sleeves and skirts. Keeping in mind the feminine look this summer, ruffles are a great way to make a girly Cinderella-like statement. It works with shirts, tops and evening dresses. Designers who have really experimented with ruffles are Chanel and Valentino which only explains that it is hot in the fashion scene right now.
With so many trends, and summer being full of opportunities to flaunt them, summer apparel sale seems to have gone a level higher this year, as women are getting more and more fashion conscious with TV shows like Gossip Girl, America’s Next Top Model and Project Runway showing that every woman has the right to look stunning and summer is just the right time to do it.
A Brush with History:
Trends for Summer Apparels in 2009 are almost like the renewal era of fashion, as more and more designers are trying to bring back the fashion trends of bygone eras. Roman and Greek trends have as though just been lifted from the beautifully crafted bodies of the goddesses and princesses and have arrived into 2009 to change the way we will look at fashion. Grecian dresses and romantic gowns have made a stunning entry into modern fashion for evening wear and the styles look like they are here to stay for a very long time. Flowy, delicate and ethereal, they can be paired with the fresh into fashion gladiator sandals that everyone is dying for. This look has been worn a lot by Mischa Barton and Rihanna and there is a reason why it was the attire of the sexy Greek Godesses.
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cheap summer dresses
May 18th
One summer fashion that never seems to go out of style are summer sun dresses. Lets face it all us girls probably have at least one or two all ready hanging in our closet, but I’m sure our collection of summer sun dresses wont stop there. Throughout this article I’ll direct you to who’s got cheap summer dresses, where to shop for cheap summer dresses and who has a good selection of summer dresses online. So, pay close attention and lets get started.
First lets start with where to shop for cheap summer dresses. Victoria Secret has some casual and sexy summer dresses starting at just $35. Express has racerback comfortable dresses available in solid colors as well as stripes starting at just $19.50. Knit tube summer sun dresses start at just $39.50 and they also have a tiered halter dress that also starts at $39.50. Macy’s has several cheap summer dresses to choose from, but popular picks in the junior section of the store are the speechless brand dresses that start at $28.50.
Several other stores such as JcPenny, Sears and Boscovs also have a wide variety of summer sun dresses in their stores available in junior and women sizes as well as baby, toddler and T sizes. So, those a few choices as to where to shop for cheap summer dresses. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for some great deals. A lot of the department stores offer extra saving coupons or door buster deals. A summer sun dress that you thought was out of your price range could just fall right into your price range with the right sale. Another word of advice; wait! Don’t just rush to a store or the mall and buy the first batch of summer sun dresses you see. Wait for the sales; get cheap summer dresses instead of paying full price. Getting a great bargain on some summer sun dresses is sure to put a smile on any women’s face.
Now we will move on to where we can find some summer dresses online. A lot of the same stores you see in the mall or shopping plaza also have websites. A lot of times you can get a better deal if you shop on their website vs. shopping in their actual store. Sometimes the different online sites also offer free shipping or another enticing promo to get customers to shop online. Lets check out what bargains we can find for some summer dresses online.
Right now at www.ae.com you can get comfortable tank dresses starting at $24.50. The AE cross back dress starting at $34.50 and the AE boardwalk dress for $44.50. Other summer dresses online at AE are the ring dress, ruffle dress, flirty eyelet dress and many other summer sun dresses can be found on this website as well. No dress is priced over $49.50. I think it is safe to say that www.ae.com offers a large selection of cheap summer dresses.
For our next online merchant I’ve gone with Nordstrom. The good thing about this online store; www.nordstrom.com is women can shop by several different categories: body type, designer and style as well as occasion. A woman can never have too many choices when it comes to shopping for summer dresses online, so I thought this website was a great find! Okay, lets get started. I found some summer sun dresses appropriate for the workplace starting at just $39.50. Other finds include: beautiful evening dresses starting at $46.90 and some great looking designer summer sun dresses starting at just $58. Remember to keep your eye out for any special online deals.
Oldnavy online is where to shop for cheap summer dresses. At www.oldnavy.com this is what I found for cheap summer dresses: Women’s cross front jersey dress for $10, Women’s tie back jersey dresses ranging in price from $15 – $19.50 and the women’s linen blend ruffle dress for $29.50. Oldnavy online has a great selection of summer sun dresses and I didn’t find any over $29.50. My opinion; Oldnavy is one of the stores online where you’re sure to find cheap summer dresses, but at the same time be very fashionable, comfortable and loving what you have on. I’m sure you’ll be sharing with friends and family that Oldnavy online is where to shop for cheap summer dresses.
Other places to look for summer dresses online include: www.zappos.com, www.getheavenly.com and www.edressme.com. First lets explore what cheap summer dresses we can find on zappos. Cachcach has cute summer sun dresses for toddlers listed on www.zappos.com for just $36. Women can get the Volcom rally summer sun dresses for just $46, (available in different colors). Zappos offers free shipping and a 365 day return policy. If you’re not satisfied with the summer sun dresses you bought through zappos online you can return them at any time. Free shipping is also available if you need to return something back to the company.
You’ll be blown away at the selection of cheap summer dresses you can find on www.getheavenly.com. Nothing is priced over $17.95. Free shipping is available on orders over $75 and they offer a 365 day exchange program. No doubt, like I said about Oldnavy being the place to shop for cheap summer dresses, I think www.getheavely.com floors the competition as to where us ladies should be shopping for summer dresses online. One of my favorites is the simple charcoal halter dress listed for an amazing price of just $13.80; what a steal!
At www.edressme.com the whole site is pretty much dedicated to finding you the perfect dress. They have some great summer dresses online, but some might be out of the price range. If your shopping for summer dresses online, but you have a strict budget to stick to this site might not be right for you. The place I can suggest looking on this site if you have a small budget to stick to are the dresses that are listed in the section; dresses $99 and under.
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Summer apparel 2009
May 18th
The 2009 summer season is just around the corner. Have you gotten your summer apparel? Summer is the time of year where we seem to have a lot of choices when it comes to clothing. We have shorts, t-shirts, short-sleeved shirts, skorts, skirts, capri pants, dresses, flip flops, sandals, open toed shoes and there is so much more summer apparel to choose from as well. Summer just may be the one season that has the most clothing options?
Summer apparel 2009 comes with new designs and fun new patterns. It also comes with the summer apparel sale. Around this time a lot of stores are getting ready for their fall collection, crazy I know considering summer isn’t even upon us yet. If stores aren’t getting ready for their fall collections just yet, they are definitely getting ready for their second round of summer apparel. Don’t worry, this is good news for you, because whenever a store gets additional merchandise around this time it means they will be offering a summer apparel sale and you could get that bathing suit or shirt at a fraction of the price it was originally sold for.
Summer apparel for 2009 is available in all sizes and for people of all ages. Summer apparel ranges in color and size as well as offering a slue of different foot options and accessories. When is comes to summer apparel 2009 we aren’t just talking about clothes. You’ll need that perfect pair of shoes and accessories to dress up any summer apparel for 2009. Don’t be shy, spoil yourself, go all out and if you’re really lucky, you’ll find yourself a nice summer apparel sale and be able to get twice the amount of summer apparel for 2009.
Summer apparel can be found in stores as well as online. Some good summer apparel sales I’ve come across can be found online at different retail stores such as American Eagle, Victoria Secret, Carters, Gap and Old Navy, just to name a few. All these merchants can be found online as well as having several physical stores all over the world and they all carry spectacular summer apparel for 2009; clothes, foot wear and accessories.
Right now at American Eagle the summer apparel sale includes: t-shirts for both men and women starting at $11.95 and clearance items being offered at an extra 60 percent off. Victoria Secret is offering free shipping on orders over $100, bras for $12.99 and panties for $3.99. Victoria Secret’s summer apparel sale is called the semi annual sale. Carters is a children’s clothing store and right now parents can find great deals of summer apparel for 2009 starting at just $3.99 and clearance items ringing from 50 to 70 percent off.
Summer apparel 2009 can be found at Gap both in their physical store locations as well as their online store. Right now Gap is offering buy one kids bathing suit or board shorts and get another one 50 percent off at their summer apparel sale. New summer apparel for both men and women is being offered as low as $15 a piece. Last, lets discuss what great summer apparel f or 2009 Old Navy is carrying. At Old Navy expect to find some great deals in all their departments: children, men and women. Right now at the summer apparel sale at Old Navy you can get shirts starting at just $5 and flip flops at two pairs for $5; what a steal! So you see, right now there are some great summer apparel sales going on, probably as your reading this post. So, what are you waiting for? Go out and get some summer apparel at a bunch of different retailers for a fraction of the price.
Another store, geared towards the younger generation having a great summer apparel sale at the moment is PacSun. Some items are being sold at 50 percent off and with every $40 you spend you’ll be rewarded with $20 PacSun loot to be spent at a later shopping date. Lane Bryant is also offering some great deals on their summer apparel right now as well. Expect of find summer apparel 2009 deals on t-shirts, camis, polos and tanks that are going for two items for $25. What great summer apparel for 2009 finds. Don’t miss out on all these great summer deals; get yourself shopping today!
Be smart about the way you shop for your summer apparel for 2009. Don’t be fooled by the flashy marketing and convincing sales men and women; make sure your getting the best bang for your buck. Several online companies such as Amazon or eBay have some summer apparel items for sale that select retailers may still be selling at full price, or even with their summer apparel sale prices you might be able to find better deals elsewhere. Going through a different site such as Amazon or eBay, which could have some items in comparison to different retailer’s prices could really save you a bunch of money. Lets face it, these days in this horrible economy we should be doing all that we can to save where we can, without sacrificing our summer apparel fashion needs!
Some great finds I found on both Amazon and eBay are as follows: The American Apparel Sheer Jersey Short Sleeve Women’s Summer Tee, available in several different colors can be purchased brand new on Amazon.com for just $10. Another great find was the Circo girls two pack of shorts for just $7 also found on Amazon. On eBay under the new and buy it now sections I was able to find a lot of junior sized summer clothing going for just $39.99. I was also able to find a great deal for men on eBay, also listed under the new, buy it now clothing. I found a pair of men’s green golf shorts size 34 for just $12.99. Come on folks, I think I’ve shared some incredible summer apparel for 2009 deals with you, don’t you?
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Create Your Own Style.
May 30th
It’s hard to be unique, when everyone buys clothes at the same place which only caters to the latest fashion trends, but it’s easy to make your own style. Even when you’re wearing the same thing as everyone else! Being an individual doesn’t mean you have to travel to the ends of the earth, or spend a fortune on one of a kind pieces.
What makes you special? If you find that, then your style will follow. If you have amazing wrists, or oddly shaped ears, find out what clothing will emphasize that, and play it to the fullest. If you love your hands, invest in some 3/4 length sleeves to show them off. Wear halter dresses if you love your shoulders. If your eyes are a pretty green, then wear warm colored tops to punch up the color even more.
Make your own clothing color palette. Find the colors that you love, and pair them together. Keep everything in the same general color scheme and not only will finding outfits be easier, but people will begin to identify you with these colors. Make sure your palette includes at least three colors, and explore all the tones and shades of them.
Accessories can make an outfit. And you can make your accessories! Give some jewelry craft a try. Dye your own scarves, or add a few rhinestones to your favorite sunglasses. Spice up the things you love to make them extra memorable.
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Create a Layered Look for Summer
Apr 16th
Summer can be real agony, but if you love layers, don’t sweat it! Layers are vital if you live in areas where the temperature can vary widely over the course of the day, or in offices that blast the air conditioning while people melt outside. Luckily, there are a few secrets to piling on the colors and textures, without trapping in all the heat. Here are a few of our tips for breezy layers.
Cotton Cotton breathes. That’s important when the mercury starts creeping up. What’s more, cotton is available in an endless variety of colors and prints. It’s light, and won’t weigh you down.
Scarves They’re not just for the neck. You can create a beautiful effect by threading a long airy scarf through your belt loops, or add color and instant style to your hair by using a neck scarf as a headband. A scarf used creatively can be an attractive, weightless addition to your ensemble.
Three Quarter length sleeve Don’t want to be a beach bum? Well, forget the cap sleeved hoodies, and opt for a three quarter length sleeve cardigan, or shrug. You won’t freeze in indoor AC, but you’ll have enough skin showing to keep cool outdoors. A sleeve like this will keep you cool and professional.
Fake it Get the layered look without the layers! Go for tops with contrasting layers sewn into the seams, or pieces that give you a two-for-one deal. You’ll avoid the heat, and still look put together. Try a great top like this one.
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Gift Idea for Your Favorite Shopaholic
Mar 30th
Do you have a friend or relative that’s an absolute shopaholic?
You know, the woman who literally shops until she drops with packages of great deals on clothing, shoes, handbags, and her favorite designer fragrances?
If so, you have to take a look at this gift idea (pictured left) for your favorite shopaholic friends that practically has everything!
This charm bracelet is adorable and functional as it serves as both as watch and a charm bracelet. This beautiful time-piece features pink polka dot shoes and purses, which dangle from the circular bracelet.
The bracelet features rhinestone embellishment and a toggle enclosure. Casual enough to be worn every day! The low price of $39.95 makes it a perfect gift idea for any occasion.
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Fashion Do’s and Don’ts in Spring/Summer 2008
Mar 29th
How well do you know the golden fashion guidelines for fashion do’s and don’ts in Spring and Summer 2008? The following tips are meant to help you look trendy, chic, and most imporantly–fashionable–this Spring and Summer.
1. You don’t need a golden fashion compass to find the best fashion finds for the lowest prices. Avoid retailers with heavy markup prices and get more designer apparel for less money! Shop online to find the latest fashion trends. When you shop online, you’re guaranteed to find up-to-date fashion and not last year’s trends sitting on a rack at your local retailer.
2. Get excited about new prints and patterns, choose a great selection of multiple prints, but don’t mix them together!
Floral tops should never be mixed with plaid, nor should plaid or floral skirts be mixed with polka dot tops. Always mix prints and patterns with solid colors.
3. Dare to accessorize! For an edgy look, pair stackable bracelets with a funky watch. You’ll look fashionable and have the right time, all of the time!
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How to Achieve an Age-Appropriate Trendy Look
Mar 28th
When it comes to dressing trendy and achieving a trendy look, many women ask, “How can I achieve an age-appropriate trendy look?”
Fortunately, dressing yourself in the hottest fashion trends doesn’t have to hurt your ego or your purse! Here are some tips to help you become successful on your mission to achieve an age-appropriate trendy look on a small budget.
SHOW OFF YOUR BEST ASSETTS:
While the bohemian look works for many women, there’s still such a thing as going overboard. When clothing hangs awkwardly off of your body, it hardly does anything to flatter your figure! In other words, bulky doesn’t equate to sexy. Choose form-fitting apparel and a few accessories, such as a trendy necklace set like the one pictured right, to pull your trendy look together.
WEAR YOUR AGE AS A BADGE OF HONOR:
Alright, so maybe we won’t feel like bragging about our ages once we hit 35. But we should! It took years for you to become the person you are now and you should wear your age as a badge of honor. Dressing age-appropriately doesn’t have to be boring. Just leave the belly-bearing tops to the teenagers and celebrities!
ONE TREND TODAY, ONE TREND TOMORROW
You might be excited about all the great deals you found on the latest fashion trends, but don’t go overboard mixing trends together! If you start mixing animal print, polka dots, and stripes together, someone that cares about you will end up calling the fashion police. Don’t be afraid to experiment, but remain focused: one fashion trend as a time. Try one today, try another tomorrow.
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What Type of Jewelry and Accessories Should I Wear?
Mar 27th
Depending on the mood and/or occasion, you’ll find that there are times when you should play up a dress with more jewelry and accessories. On the other hand, if your dress is not a solid color and isn’t very plain (i.e. rhinestones, beading, etc.), you should keep your jewlery and accessories to a minimum.
So what kind of jewelry and accessories should be worn if you’re going to a formal event? It largely depends on the event. If you’re not the guest of honor, try not to outdress the person who is being celebrated.
Color is a very important part of accessorizing. If you’ve opted to wear a red dress, look for jewelry with a hint of ruby. If you’re wearing green or olive, emerald green is a beautiful color if it appears subtly in jewelry (such as necklace sets and bracelets).
Most importantly, always remember to match jewelry with jewelry. In other words, if you’re wearing gold–go gold all the way. Don’t pair silver earrings with a gold necklace. It will only take away from your beautiful dress!
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Are Hats Back in Style in 2008?
Mar 24th
Hats tipped for fashion comeback
by Rin Simpson, Western Mail
[News Excerpt]
“HATS are making a fashion comeback, but forget the traditional Easter bonnet – this year’s fashion must haves are far from frumpy.”
A spokeswoman from Welsh fashion retailer Peacocks said, “Hats used to be a staple part of every woman’s wardrobe but they declined in fashion over the years and were eventually relegated to weddings and funerals.”
“In the last few years though, they have been getting more acceptable and more fashionable and this summer they’re set to burst into the mainstream. Our big look for spring is tribal and to complete this we have bought into many different styles of hat including oversize straw, panama styles and our biggest buy being the trilby.”
“As well as hats this summer we also think that oversized headscarves in fantastic prints including ditsy florals and animals are also going to be big for spring summer.”
Style consultant Joy Watson, co-founder of Inside Out in Cardiff, confirmed that hats aren’t just for special occasions any more.
She said, “It used to be that hats were just for the beach, for old ladies or maybe for the mother of the bride, but now it’s more on an acceptable fashion item. Hats are useful – they keep the sun, the rain, the weather off you. We’re much more aware of the sun and the dangers of the sun these days, where in the past it might have just been little kids and old ladies wearing sun hats, now it’s acceptable for anyone to wear one.”
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