Diamonds have been considered the go-to gem when it comes to adorning an engagement ring for almost a century now. The stone is so popular that it has become synonymous with the idea of love and marriage, and more than 80 percent of women will receive a diamond as part of their engagement ring. However, if you have a woman whose uniqueness warrants something other than a diamond, you should consider other precious stones for the most important piece of jewelry she'll ever get. Blue sapphires are the most popular colored gemstone for engagement rings. The color first surged in the 1980s when … [Read more...]
Latest trends in fashion world
The latest fashion trend is to wear quality product. You should spend more money on quality dresses. The fabric used to make a particular dress should be of good quality. The fabric used should be soft and smooth. The trend keeps on changing not only for clothes but on other accessories like shoe, bags, cosmetics and belt. In 2011 bright colors with different designs are in and such colors should be chosen that you can wear at office also. Now the summer season is coming so you can choose cool colors and fabrics for your wardrobe. Cotton clothes would be more suitable for the summer and this … [Read more...]
Vivienne Westwood and LA
Los Angeles is more than just a city. It is a powerful motivating force, and it draws in a lot of influential people. While it may have started with just the movies, nowadays everybody who has something powerful to add to our culture seems to be drawn there like a magnet. Even a lot of fashion designers have been drawn by the magnet that is Los Angeles. The latest person to surrender to this powerful trend has been Vivienne Westwood, who has brought her uniquely European stylings to the United States at last. While some people might say she skipped a step by not opening up an outlet … [Read more...]
Booties to the Sky
A lot of people are beginning to understand just how great a cute set of booties really are. After all, they are pretty much the quintessential outfit enhancing shoe, and they can work well just about anywhere. While you might not see a lot of great booties on the beach, you will definitely see them well represented in formal outings and among groups of friends just hanging out most places. After all, there is nothing quite like booties to complete your look, whether you are just throwing on a pair of jeans or shorts, or whether you are dressing to the nines to go out to somewhere really … [Read more...]
Hollywood Shines at the Golden Globes
It is one of the biggest nights of the year in Hollywood and all of the leading ladies put on their best dresses and diamonds to walk the red carpet. The Golden Globe Awards bring out the best in the actors and actresses who want to look good for their public and the critics. Every year after the ceremony in Hollywood, the best and worst dressed lists come out and the stars want to make sure they are on the right one. The jewelry trends for 2011 areflashy necklaces and smaller earrings. Based on the jewelry the stars were wearing for the Golden Globes, the size of the earrings have been … [Read more...]
Women Borrowing From Men
It is a well known fact that men and women traditionally dress differently from one another. From the dawn of time, a woman is supposed to dress a certain way, while a man is supposed to dress in a certain (as well as completely different) way. And as we all know, women's fashions follow trend lines that are more like a stock market than anything rational. But of course, men's trends move more like the tides of the ocean, with only small changes on a yearly basis that can erode away mountains and create beaches over generations of steady progress. While normally the term "never the … [Read more...]
The joy of Booties
Booties are a very neat and extremely versatile fashion accessory for a woman to wear. On the one hand, they clean up very nicely, and add a touch of great texture to just about any kind of formal outfit you might want to wear. They can keep up any level of class you want, while you dress to impress anybody. But on the other hand, you can throw on a pair of booties with just about any kind of dressed down outfit you might want, too, even if you are just hanging out in the least formal of settings with people who consider ratty jeans and tank tops a smart ensemble. No matter what you … [Read more...]
Flare Jeans – Flattering And Fabulous
Just when it seemed like skinny jeans were about to take over as the most popular jean cut, flare jeans have made a new comeback this spring. Flares work well on most body types, and there are plenty of variations to find a pair for every occasion. Throwback flare jeans feature the high waistline that was popular in the 1970s. Updated with contemporary waistbands and closures, today’s high waisted jeans are much more flattering. As an added benefit, they eliminate the muffin-top effect caused by poorly fitting low-rise jeans, and create a sleek line and the look of a nipped-in … [Read more...]
The Most Popular Colors For Spring Fashion
Each season, a new color dominates the fashion palette all the way from career wear to casual pieces and accessories. For spring 2011, the colors to have are bright pink, orange, tropical blue and lavender. These are not the pastel shades that are reminiscent of 1980s décor – these are bright hues inspired by wildflowers and nature. Bold colors that make a statement are one of the top trends for this spring in clothing, accessories and shoes. Pink is slated to be one of the most predominant trends. So far on fashion runways it has been paired with other bright colors such as orange … [Read more...]