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Good Designers for Hourglass Figures

The hourglass figure is all about attitude. Only 8 percent of gals have this perfectly proportioned 36-26-36 figure, reports fashion editors at the "Daily Mail UK." Sadly, many who do will hide their valuable assets under baggy clothes....

What Are the Production Differences Between Haute Couture and Pret-a-Porter?

Every gal who's read a fashion magazine has come across the terms "haute couture" and "pret-a-porter" at least once in her lifetime. For those not in the fashion know, these phrases may mean nothing. In the industry, they...

What Do Women Wear to the Rodeo?

Whether you're competing in a rodeo or merely a spectator, certain fashion staples are a must to achieve a cute cowgirl look. If you're going to a rodeo as a spectator, feel free to add a little bling with chic, Western-style accessories such as...

French Chic Style Tips

Being chic is as much a state of mind as it is a fashion statement. Being confident in what you wear and showcasing it with flair will make people notice you. French chic style has a decided breeziness, mixing function and form to create an...

Fashions of Rich Women During the Revolutionary War

The war wasn't the only revolutionary thing in colonial America: wealthy women revolutionized their wardrobes with the latest fashions from England and France, too. Patterned gloves, wide-brimmed hats and swishy skirts ruled the day -- and they're...

DIY Fashion Ideas for Upcycling

Reduce, reuse...re-wear? Upcycling makes a comeback -- literally -- in modern fashion. Turning leftovers into stylish works of art is both creative and socially acceptable. Runway fashion shows even display dresses made of newspapers and laminated...

What Can a Lady Wear at a Casual Wine Party?

Old jeans and sneakers just won’t cut it at a classy wine party. Wine might be a cocktail, but you don’t want to look overdone in semiformal cocktail, attire either. When the invite says "casual" and "party," you...

How to Make a Cotton Hoodie Last Longer

Everyone, from Selena Gomez to David Beckham, has been spotted donning a hoodie. This wardrobe essential, which is basically a hooded sweatshirt, adds a casual bit of style to daytime looks. Over time, cotton hoodies can pill and turn from soft...

Outfits to Wear With Cheetah Wedges

Take a walk on the wild side in your cheetah wedges — definitely high fashion, certainly cutting-edge. If you're at a loss as to what else to wear, just remember, a little animal print goes a long way toward livening up an outfit. By the...

DIY Bohemian Fashion

You don’t have to hire a celebrity stylist to look effortlessly fabulous in a vintage-chic style; you just need the right pieces. Stars such as Sienna Miller and Nicole Richie are the go-to celebs when looking for inspiration because they...

What Is a Fashion Curator?

A fashion curator manages fashion collections in museums and other exhibition spaces. The curator oversees permanent collections and organizes individual exhibitions. A fashion curator's work mirrors that of any other museum curator, including...

What to Wear to a Fashion Ball

You were lucky enough to be invited to a fashion ball. The issue that’s more important than who's hosting the event is what you’re going to wear. Don’t let the word “fashion” fool you when choosing an outfit for the...

Box Pleat Vs. Shoulder Pleat

From classic school girl skirts to office-worthy slacks, pleats have made the rounds in the fashion world. The signature fabric fold-over adds volume and visual dimension to an otherwise simple ensemble, but if you aren't an avid seamstress,...

What Is French Street Fashion?

French street fashion -- in the literal sense of the phrase -- just refers to what residents in France wear when they're out and about. In a figurative sense, it's not so easy to explain. In fact, books abound in which authors try to explain to...

How to Belt a Blazer for Fashion

Need to add a little sass to your wardrobe? To whittle your middle and show off your small waist, wrap a belt around your favorite blazer. When the weather turns chilly, you can pair your prim and proper blazers with a fabulous belt for a look...

What Fashion Looks Good With Ponytails?

While you may regard ponytails as an obvious accessory for working out, you may not realize that the ponytail hairstyle is actually super-versatile. Ponytails come in a wide variety of styles that work with a wide an array of ensembles, from fancy...

Burlesque Fashion Ideas

Burlesque fashion covers diverse territory, from the retro fashion of Dita Von Teese to the flashy looks from the film "Moulin Rouge." Give a nod to sexy styles by sporting a bustier-inspired blouse and patent leather stiletto heels, or...

How to Be More Feminine With Fashion

Feminine fashion is hot right now, and the combination of pretty and sweet has never been more desirable. However, if your wardrobe consists of mainly comfortable clothes or power suits, it can be difficult to figure out how to add a more feminine...

The Uprise of DIY Fashion

Some women aren't content to scour the racks looking for the perfect pair of jeans or killer head-turning jacket, and for those women, do-it-yourself fashion is the best way to ensure a look that's totally original. DIY fashion has come a long way...

What Is the Difference Between a Personal Stylist & Fashion Stylist?

A fashion stylist and personal stylist may look like the same job title, but appearances can be deceiving. Both are fun, fashionable and help keep the world stylish, but each operates on a different level. Although a personal stylist makes just...

How to Dress Cute When You Are Bigger

Fight back, big girls, and demand your place in the fashion world. Just because you don’t fit the ideal mold, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t dress your bod in the stylish garb you want. Go ahead and dress cute when you are bigger....

How to Be a Fashionable Tomboy

Stereotypes run rampant about girls loving pink, frilly clothing and shiny, delicate jewelry. But let's face it -- plenty of women aren't into lace and bows. Just because you prefer a casual, sporty or menswear-inspired look doesn't mean you...

How to Get Old-Fashioned Waves

Channel your inner old-Hollywood glamour girl by creating soft, old-fashioned waves in your hair. Before there were curling irons, ladies used their fingers, clips and even pieces of fabrics to create cascading hair waves. Whether you use 1920s...

Hitting a Home Run, Sartorially Speaking

It's seriously uncomfortable spending several hours where it seems you're the only one who doesn't understand the (dress code) rules of the game, hating the way you look as you cheer on the home team. And while many fashion mavens can't give you a...

How to Look Fashionable in Sweatpants

Sweatpants -- they're not just for the gym any more. Nor are they hopelessly frumpy or helplessly casual. Along with their crunchy granola sister, yoga pants, sweatpants are making a case for high style in the casual corner. You won't want to wear...

Fashion and Dress Etiquette

Today's weddings meld old-fashioned etiquette with trend-setting style. While you should never outdo the bride, looking top-notch is of the utmost importance. Racy dresses with cascading bosoms are inappropriate and may offend the host. In...

Facts About Medieval Fashions

The Medieval era comprises three periods in history-- the Dark Ages from 400 to 1000 A.D., the Early Gothic period from 1000 to 1200 A.D.and the Late Medieval Period from 1200 to 1400 A. D. As the political climate changed throughout the decades,...

Bodice Fashion Techniques

Bodice dresses, blouses and undergarments evoke images of racy romantic novels and their feminine yet feisty heroines. This form-fitting style originated during the Renaissance era, and reappeared at different periods in fashion history....

Color Palette Rules in Fashion

Fashion rules are made to be broken -- but first you need to know what they are. Fashion industry color palettes change from season to season. As Heidi Klum of Project Runway says, "In fashion, one day you're in and the next you're out."...

Fashion in the Hair Industry

Your hair is like an extension of your closet. During ancient times, queens like Marie Antoinette didn't just wear the tightest corset and fluffiest dress to declare their economic status. Hair made bold statements as well. Today, the same proves...

How to Wear Fashion Reptile Prints

Reptile prints can turn even the most level-headed women into a gotta-have-it, python-obsessed purchaser. Maybe it's the primal lure of conquering nature -- even if your croc is just a faux-print wrap dress. Whether the textile is lizard,...

Can I Use a Hairdryer to Heat Up Minx Nails?

By now, most fashionable ladies have heard of minx nails. Whether they've tried them or not, well that's a different story. Minx can be kind of expensive to get done at the salon. If you don't want to spend the cash, take a trip to your drugstore...

Rockabilly Fashion Basics

The Rockabilly lifestyle emerged in the early 1950s and has experienced a major resurgence in recent years. The portmanteau “Rockabilly” stems from a blend of two genres of music, Rock and Roll and Hillbilly (or Country as we call it...

The History of Punk Fashion

Punk fashion started where so many fashions begin -- with music. The mid 1970s saw the dawn of a musical and cultural movement that included its own garb. Bold and revolutionary, the punk scene started underground and grew until its fashion sense...

Traditional Reggae Fashions

The Rastafarian lifestyle and reggae music go hand-in-hand. To truly embrace this way of life a gal has to know how to dress the part. Started in Jamaica, both the music and the religion are steeped in Afro-Caribbean influences. (see Reference 1)...

Female Rock-star Fashion

So, you want to look like a rock star? Join the club. No, really, go ahead and give it a shot. What's the fun in fashion if you're not experimenting, trying new things and playing dress-up every once in a while? Besides, you don't have to go all...

Coco Chanel's Impact on Fashion

When you talk about Chanel, you're practically talking religion in the sphere of high fashion. Few design houses have remained as relevant and as prolific as the house of Chanel. The woman who started it all is Coco, of course. She boldly wore...

Fur in the Fashion Industry

Fur has been a hotly debated topic in fashion for many decades, giving designers, celebrities and stylists ample time to form an opinion on the subject. Some are so steadfast in their opinions that the subject isn't even up for discussion, while...

The Best Fashion for Petites

If you stand 5-feet-4 and under, you fit the petite fashion definition. It can be frustrating to find clothing that fits you well when you're shorter than average. Fortunately, petite women have several tricks they can use to make the most of...

What Does "Couture" Mean in the Fashion World?

It seems like every stylist, starlet and "Project Runway" hopeful wants to make, buy or be couture. In France, haute couture stands for "high dressmaking." In the fashion world, it stands for quality, luxury and craftsmanship....

Elizabethan Era Fashion

It may be hard to believe, but fashion is far from a modern ideal. It stretches back centuries, with each period in history having its own style rules. One of those time periods is the Elizabethan era -- 1558 to 1603 -- when the presence of...

The Fashion of Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is an entertainment artist who not only is dynamic as a pop star, but also as a fashion icon. Her edgy beyond out-of-the-box style has landed her mega press including everything from magazine features spreads to fashion’s worst...

The History of Ksubi Fashion

Based in Australia, Ksubi (pronounced "soobie") represents the reckless, free-spirited and down-to-earth surfer lifestyle through its designer denim, accessories and other fashions. Edgy designs make this a favorite brand for...

Buyer's Guide: How Do Buyers Approach Fashion Week?

During New York's Fall Fashion Week, the buzz in the city is palpable. For eight days, nearly 100 designers showcase their Spring 2012 lines at Lincoln Center for magazine editors, stylists, celebrities and, of course, buyers. While Fashion Week...

Minimalism In Fashion

Premiering on the catwalks of Calvin Klein and Helmut Lang in the 1990s, the minimalist style has become a key component of fashion and presents itself in a variety of looks. Minimalist fashion is characterized by neutral colors, clean cuts,...

The History of Gucci Fashion

As is the case with many European luxury goods companies, Gucci’s humble beginnings originated as a handmade leather goods and luggage company. In 1921, Guccio Gucci built his brand upon a foundation of artisanal craftsmanship. Today, the...

Fashion: Is It Art or Not?

Is fashion really an art form? You may gape in wonder at the creative talents of couturiers or lust after the excellent sense of style of, say, Kate Moss or Alexa Chung. But does the design and construction of clothes and the subsequent selection...

Ways to Wear a Sidebraid

You might think that just by pulling your braid to the side you're getting as creative as can be. But there are actually tons of really cute and fashionable ways to turn a side braid into a multitude of new looks. Keep yours neat or make it messy....

How to Build a Fashionable Wardrobe

Your wardrobe is an important investment. Clothes are a large part of a first impression and express who you are. How you dress and, more importantly, how you feel in your clothes inflluences how you feel about yourself. Fashionista or not, anyone...

What to Wear for a Wine Tasting in Napa, California

If you're an oenophile -- aka a wine lover -- then you need to hightail it to Napa. Some of the best grapes in the nation call Napa home, which means wine tasting is serious business over there. If you've already booked your trip to wine country,...