What to Wear When You're Broke

Redefine the word sale

Sounds basic, but to really save a bundle on clothes you have to be willing to pass up enticing promotions (15% off; free shipping; gift upon purchase) and hold out for the hard-core sales (40% off is good; 50% and up will land you a buy for almost what it cost the retailer).

Don't stop buying

Counterintuitive? Well, think about dieting and how you pass on sweets and carbs until you binge. Scary, but it can happen with pent-up shopping desires, too (and credit card debt racked up in a binge will end up costing you a fortune). Satiate the fashion lover in you with a very small treat: you set the amount and frequency ($10 a month for new earrings, etc.) Pay with cash.

Shop in season

Sure, stuff is cheaper when bought at the end of the season or even out of season. And that's fine if you're just looking for any old thing to wear. But if you love fashion (and you do, or you wouldn't be here), you should shop as close to the season as possible. Otherwise you'll just waste your money on trends that will be out of style by the time the next year rolls around.

Swap with pals

Friends that wear your size (and share your taste) are a gold mine. You can even go large scale and organize a swap meet where everyone can switch shoes, clothes, etc.

Get rid of your inner snob

Scour second-hand and discount stores. Buy basics from the warehouse where you buy your paper towels in bulk. If vintage is your thing, haunt flea markets and garage sales.

Become a do-it-yourself whiz

Learn to whip together a new outfit on the sewing machine or simply turn old jeans into a new skirt. Recycling is an easy update: a ruffle on last year's skirt, a bow at the ankle of three-year-old strappy sandals.

Good mood with colorful nail polish flying among your fingertips

Blue sky

We need a scene of fresh sky blue color,instead of heavy black-blue,allowing good mood to fly among our fingertips.

60’s elegant renewing

With matt white nails on your fingers,you will look like 60’s Le Correge style. Come across crabapple in the morningSuch fresh pink nails makeup is absolutely the fashion pioneer this season.

Orange lightning

She was covered with twinkling tropical style’s rock color,whose blazing you can not resist.

Purple allure

Half purple and half pink is how pansy takes on its gentlest side,which is also wisest and deepest details in this season.

Appetite red

The smearing of luring vermilion will immediately make you cannot refrain from continuing.

Fashion trend-Conceptual bracelet has become the protagonist of apparel

Burberry Prorsum

The first picture shows the crocodile skin’s gradual veins,log’s water stain veins and earthy complexilities from the tropical swamp.seem to be smelt clearly.The early summer feeling was directly expressed by sensory organ.

Christian Dior

The second picture shows that the palace style was not only shown as the Christian Dior unique fountain shoes,but also the wrist accessories has also become a tool for expressing prank.With an ivory villain on the wrist,satisfying inner evil childisc.

Christian Lacroix

The third picture shows that Christian Lacroix has brought in luxurious senior customized garment series.Its luxurious feeling comes not only from various jewerly accessories,but also from its new crocodile style bracelet and necklace.Retaining the original skeleton style,this new bracelet has gained much attention because of its bold design.

Dries Van Noten

A metal bell was shown on the fourth picture,which should be the Christmas present accessories, or around the pet cat’s neck.Anyway,this cute golden wrast accessories are really fit for the Christmas season.

The fifth picture is called the design of fashion lafayette,even its wrist accessories emit king’s arbitrariness. It’s absolutely a delicate engraving and skeleton design,which can cover your whole arm.

Lanvin

The sixth picture shows the sustaining urban new Goth style in the passed several seasons.It’s a mysterious and extraordinary illustration with thick golden bracelet and irregular chunk gem red,green and purple stones on it.

The hottest lip gloss for your shining lips

Can it be more glamourous?

Yes!We are asking about the lip sticks and lipgloss.Each cosmetics brand coincidently add twinkling particle in this season’s lip cosmetics.It’s a kind of dazzling and exaggerated twinkling instead of an internlized and implicit one.Even when you massage this kind of lipgloss,others will have a “shot” feeling and eye fixing. For example the Dior brand new addict lipgloss,has added perlite-glaring particle and minor rainbow powder particle.You will have a transparent and moisturizing lip at the time you massage the lipgloss.However,the Esteer Lauder shining lipgloss has brand-new formula and color polymer ,which can bring about charming and lacquered color.Whatever the resultit will bring about,all is shining. Thus it is indeed a good suggestion for your buying lip cosmetics.

Lip gloss for skin care

Not only lip gloss but also lip stick is far more than an accessory for lip shading. Besides,the UV protection is no longer the only function that the lip cosmetics have.They have upgraded to have the functions as moisturizing lip skin,covering or diluting cheilogramma this season.Thus we can call it functional product to some extent.For example,precious 24K gold powder, moisturizing essential oil and sawdust essences for anti-ageing were added in the YSL twinkling golden lip gloss,which was mere in the past time.Even more,some lip glosses have stated their function of reducing cheilogramma.We can see that more and more people accept the functional lip cosmetics.

Tips for choosing colors

I have ever seen a pretty girl on the beach-with a white dress on her snow-white skin,which impressed me most is her shining pink lips.How important it is to choose right colors for yourself. 　

Classy woman should “seat by number ”

The cute girls-should choose simple and elegant color system,which is mainly pink color.Such as pearl pink,pink orange,pink purple,etc.,which can release their pure and vivacious,keeping away from thick and stong colors. The elegant and beautiful ladies-should choose rose color,mauve or brown colors,which can present a rational and elegant feeling to others.The gorgeous ladies-should choose red,hang-up and purple scent colors,emanating tranquility and hot sexy charms.

Choose colors upon your skin

White skin-Ladies with white skin can fit for any color.If choose cool color system such as mauve,rose color,pink,etc.,which can rejuvenate youth and romance.When choosing lip sticks of warm color system(with yellow),such as congo red and cinnamon,etc.which will look mature elegance.Yellow and black skin-Ladies with this kind of skin color have to give up some colors.It’s better to choose dark red of the warm color system,such as auburnish red,crimson and dark coffee,etc.,which will make your skin more moisturized.As the light lip sticks will conflict with your skin color and makes it look more dismal,so you’d better abandon light color or silver lip sticks.

Make best use of lip colors to compensate defect

Thin lips-Ladies with thin lips should choose light shining color or massage a layer of twinkling lip gloss at the center of your lips finally,which can bring you replete lips.Thick lips-Ladies with dark and sunken lips should choose pink lip sticks,which can make your lips look thinner and not so “tumid”.

15-Minute Fashion

During the eight-day-holiday,I attended the photo shoot for the JNY Teacher Makeovers with stylist Lloyd Boston. Now you can do your part for Jones New York in the Classroom, by investing in this adorable T-shirt. All of the proceeds--100 percent--go to Jones New York in the Classroom, a non-profit supporting teachers and children's education.

There’s nothing I love better than a makeover, unless it’s a makeover for a worthy cause and my favorite stylist, Lloyd Boston is involved. I was invited last week for a behind the scenes peek of the photo shoot for Back to School-Back to Style contest. The program, sponsored by Jones of New York, Macy’s and Adopt-a- Classroom, recognizes teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty. Each of the seven grand prize winners was flown to NYC for a makeover, a new wardrobe, courtesy of Jones of New York, and a photo shoot. Their schools, along with those of 14 finalists, receive donations of school supplies and other improvements courtesy of Adopt-a-Classroom. It was so fun to watch Lloyd walk each of the ladies through her new Jones of New York wardrobe. He gave each tips on how to create stylish and unexpected outfits, including what shoes, belts and jewelry to wear with each. The favorite piece of advice I learned from Lloyd: Spice up a conservative outfit by wearing colorful, metallic or animal print flats. I'll definitely try that this fall.

I love this t-shirt, $20, available at Macy's. The sleek illustration is by Sujean Rim; it's not often one finds a t-shirt that's cute and stylish, yet sophisticated enough that a woman over 30 years old can wear it without looking like she raided her younger sister's closet. Wear it with jeans, under your favorite cardi coat or boyfriend blazer, or even with a high-waisted skirt for casual Friday.

Wedding Guest Attire

Wedding Guest Style for Females

· Informal Daytime: Short dress or suit (business attire OK for morning weddings)
· Informal Evening: Cocktail dress
· Semi-Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit
· Semi-formal Evening: Cocktail dress
· Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit. Hats and gloves optional.
· Formal Evening or Black-Tie: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading, glam accessories, wrap)
· Ultra-formal or White Tie: Long gown, extra glitz (furs, diamonds, etc.)

Do's and Don'ts for Females

· Don't wear white because it competes with the bride. There are plenty of other colors available.
· Don't wear black or sequins during the daytime.
· Don't worry about wearing the same colors as the bridesmaids or mothers. You can't possibly coordinate with everyone in the wedding party.
· Do wear something feminine and appropriate, out of respect for your hosts. Clubwear, overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn't belong at a wedding. If you have to ask if it's appropriate, it probably isn't.
· Don't wear opera-length gloves (to top of arm) with anything but sleeveless or strapless gowns.
· Do take off gloves to eat or drink.
· Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A pastel suit or soft floral dress for daytime or a little black dress for evening (after 6 p.m.) will take you almost anywhere.

Wedding Style for Men

· Informal Daytime: Dress shirt and pants, preferably a sports jacket.
· Informal Evening: Suit
· Semi-Formal Daytime: Suit
· Semi-Formal Evening: Dark suit
· Formal Daytime: Dark suit and tie
· Formal Evening: Tuxedo (if invitation states "black tie") or dark suits if women wear short dresses. Ultra-formal Evening or White Tie: White tie, vest and shirt.

Do's and Don'ts for Men

· Don't try to get cute with a tuxedo. A black tux with white shirt and black bow tie is the best way to go. If "Creative Black Tie" or "Texas Formal" or some sort of other vague formal description is used, then going with a tux and black shirt, no tie, might be acceptable. Also, trendier cities like Los Angeles and New York might be more accepting of breaking with tradition.
· Do wear a dark suit, with a tie if the wedding is after 6 PM, and doesn't say "Black Tie."
· Don't wear a tuxedo during the day time, regardless of the formality of the event.
· Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A dark suit and conservative tie will take you just about anywhere.

Candy Colors Draws Latest Archaistic Expression

Luella Bartley has brought about suit-dress series of 2010,which have eliminated the former colorful flowery pattern,ribbon ornament and assortment buckle,etc.He chose more vivid colors like lemon virginia ,bright red,teal,brown and pink candy color. Together with exquisite cut,an elegant and archaistic holiday girl has attracted our eyeballs.

The princess coat with Peterpan collar and the flowery dress send forth feminine quality and the high wrist line gives more confidence to the one who wears it.The bowknots on the girls’ heads or on the clothes emit infinite vitality and enthusiasm, more fashionable with the aee patern.

6 Foolproof Special Occasion Dresses

Jacket dress When you want more coverage and don't want to fuss with a wrap, the jacket dress is a great option. The matching dress and jacket is perfect for mother of the bride looks, anniversary parties and wedding guests. Keep the fabrics shiny and luxe, not stiff or heavy, so the overall look is beautiful.Shorter or bolero jackets pair nicely with long gowns; dusters go best with dressy pants.

Embellished Dress Head-to-beads are difficult to carry off, but a touch of embellishment is spectacular. Make sure your beading is on a part of your body you want to highlight, including the bodice, waist or neckline. Embellishment can be as subtle as tone-on-tone embroidery or as showy as bugle beads. Keep accessories to a minimum when wearing heavy embellishment up top.

Dressy Separates Not every figure looks best in a dress. For hard-to-fit bodies or more casual occasions, dressy separates can do the trick. Choose one special piece -- a beaded skirt, a sheer embellished shirt, an embroidered jacket -- and mix it with a solid piece in a special occasion fabric (crepe, jersey knit, organza, etc.) Sharon Stone famously did an offhanded mix at the Oscars once by wearing a Gap mockneck T-shirt with a ballgown. Take this idea and mix different elements for a fresh look like a simple sweater tank with a beaded skirt or a sheer, beaded blouse with man-tailored trousers.

Off-the-Shoulder Dress Designer Donna Karan has famously been a proponent of the sexy exposed shoulder for years, feeling that most women have pretty shoulders to show. An off-the-shoulder dress instantly shows lots of skin, but not necessarily areas you might be uncomfortable showing like the lower back or cleavage. The silhouette of the off-the-shoulder dress adds width to the upper half of your body, balancing your lower half. It's a great look for all but those with really wide shoulders. Accentuate the look with a great necklace, strategically placed brooch or dangling earrings.

Corset Dress Need an instant upper body lift? The corset dress will lift your breasts and whittle your waist, and look fantastic and edgy while doing it. You can choose a dress with a built-in corset for the bodice or opt for a separate corset top with a skirt. This look adds curves to slender figures and structure to fuller figures: it's great all-around for flattery. You will look sexy and charming with it on.

Print Dress A fresh flowery print dress is perfect for daytime occasions, from weddings to bridal showers to a special tea time. Big bloom prints look good on most women, just be sure to scale them to your figure: larger women look best with the prints close together and less background space showing, the opposite is true for smaller women. Don't be tempted to accessorize with a silk flower or buds on your shoes. A more sophisticated approach is to pair with metallic or bright sandals and an oversized bead necklace (pearl or gold) to counter the cuteness factor of a flower print dress. Most ladies will choose print dress as they will look younger with the dress on.The flowery print can wake up the memory of the childhood.

10 Fall Fashion Classics You Need to Own

Every year,magazines,stores,catalogs and websites are jammed with gorgeous fall clothes. Trends always tempt me at the beginning of a new season because they are new and different, but I try to be smart about the way I spend my money on fashion. So instead of buying in-one-season-out-the-next fads, I instead looking for classics of lasting value. Fall is the best season to stock up on classics, from fitted jackets (which are so much more flattering than trendy boxy boyfriend blazers) to menswear patterns like plaid.

Fitted Jacket

A great tailored jacket -- fitted to show off feminine curves, not a baggy masculine style -- will pair with everything from work trousers to jeans. A jacket adds structure to your figure: gives curvy girls more angular lines, creates waistlines for boyish figure types and smooths out lumps and bumps for all shapes. Choose traditional fall jacket fabrics like tweed, corduroy, denim or menswear plaids; or go luxe with velvet, leather, brocade.A Fitted Jacket will make you look slim and tall,besides,it can give an impression of professional when you wear a fitted jacket on your working day.If you are invited to the party where so many celebrities will join and you have no clothers to wear on the party,the fitted Jaclet will be your good choice.Wearing a fitted jacket will emit your internal elegantce and grace to others.When you have a job interview,a fitted jacket will also be all right, especially when it is cool fall or cold winter,the jacket can keep you warm, meanwhile showing your professional quality.Wherever on the party or for the job interview,the fitted jacket will be your good choice.

White Shirt

Sounds basic, but a crisp, long-sleeve white shirt is a building block of your fall wardrobe. The varieties are endless -- cotton with stretch, fitted silhouettes, cuff and sleeve details, collar variations -- but they all work under everything from cardigans to jackets or on their own with wide-leg trousers.White shirt shows that you are a clean and quiet person,also it can give an impression of professional to others.

Black Pantsuit

Pantsuits may be the ultimate power suit for the working woman, but they also pull their weight after hours when paired with a silky cami and heels. A solid black pantsuit is the most flattering (head-to-toe monochromatic color) and the most classic. Look for a fabric with drape -- nothing too stiff or shiny -- preferably in wool (or wool with some stretch for comfort). Monochromatic black color from head to toe,including the black high-heeled-shoes ,or a black briefcase in hand,all of which will tell others that you are a cool and successful white collar office worker.

Turtleneck Sweater

Neckline trends come and go -- cowl necks, plunging Vs, henleys -- but a turtleneck sweater has earned its place as a classic. Here's why: ①The turtleneck brings your face into focus.②A mock turtleneck is a good option if you don't like the bulk of a true turtleneck (it's the same height, only the fabric doesn't fold back over). ③Stick with cozy, touchable materials for your turtleneck sweater because anything itchy or scratchy is unbearable on your sensitive neck area.④The black turtleneck is the ultimate classic because it creates a blank palette to show off wonderful necklaces, cuff bracelets or just a pretty face.

Neutral Coat

There's a reason timeless fashion pieces retain their popularity: they go with most things in your closet and transcend the trends. The neutral coat -- especially in a camel color -- is an enduring fall classic because it has so many possibilities.

Plaid

Plaid -- a perennial menswear print favorite -- translates very well to trousers, coats and jackets. Pair with everything from a solid shirt to a twinset.A panty hose will be the plaid coat’s best partner in the winter.

Tall Boots

Knee-high boots make great sense for fall because they let you get more wear out of everything from skinny jeans to miniskirts. Tuck in slim trousers for a young look or layer on opaque tights with a skirt or dress to keep out the chill. Choose a mid-heel height for the most trend-proof look (something 2 inches or less). Brown boots are a great choice if you wear lots of denim; black pairs with almost everything.

Pearls

Feminine pearls are the perfect trend-proof accessory to compliment the more structured styles of fall. Wear gray pearls with black for a sexy tonal look; or choose layers of creamy white pearls worn with a simple black sheath dress for a perfect cocktail dress look.

Sheath Dress

Match a sheath with a hem-length coat or wear it on its own with pumps; anyway you wear the classic, knee-length sheath dress it's a winner. Fabric choices include knits, crepe, silk and menswear fabrics. Or try something edgy like a leather sheath.

Large Leather Bag

Bags get bigger with cooler weather because you have more to carry (umbrellas, wraps, hats). The leather bag doesn't have to be boring -- there are logoed styles, patent, exotic skins, quilting, bold hardware, bright colors and much more -- but the most classic looks have a ladylike feel to them and understated luxury. Unlike an in-today/out-tomorrow "It" bag, the large leather bag will be your faithful friend for years. This is one splurge where you'll get lots of mileage on your investment.

Six steps to buy your dream dress

1. Decide on Formality: Usually the event invitation will clue you into the formality of the event, whether it's casual or black tie. But sometimes even that will cause confusion (short dress or long?) In general, the later in the day the event (after 6 p.m.), the dressier. Long dresses are usually reserved only for formal (black tie) occasions. While some fabrics are year-round -- silk, brocade, organza, jersey -- fabrics like velvet and gold spangles are best reserved for winter holidays.

2. Flatter Your Figure: The most important feature of your new dress is how well it flatters you. Remember that darker colors and simple cuts (a sheath, an A-line) are the most flattering. Show off your best feature. If you have gorgeous eyes, then play them up with beautiful makeup, off-the-face hair and jeweled earrings in a complimentary shade. Not sure what your best asset is? Ask a friend or significant other. Or go to a store that sells special occasion dresses and enlist the salesperson's help.

3. Choose a Color: You could just wear a little black dress (classy, flattering and slenderizing), but why not explore some of the other dressy options? Red, bold prints, even gold are dramatic enough for evening wear. Pastels, mid-range brights and soft prints look great for dressy day occasions. Blue (from navy to royal), pink (from cotton candy to fuchsia) and white (from candlelight to cream) look great on almost everyone. Remember that the "Don't wear white to a wedding" wisdom is still considered a fashion don't by most women.

4. Pick a Style: Catalogs, the internet and magazines are a great places to seek special occasion dress inspiration. Instead of going with something trendy, try to find a dress that reflects classic, timeless elegance. Remember that you'll have to look at photos of you in the dress for years to come. Classic special occasion dresses are often deceptively simple, but they usually let the beauty of the wearer shine through. A few examples: the little black dress (a.k.a the cocktail dress), a goddess gown (draped and rouched), a ballgown, a slip dress.

5. Shop: Set a budget before shopping. Special occasion dresses usually cost more than $100, but if you comparison shop you can find one that works in your price range. Shop secondhand stores and sales to save even more money on a dress. If you shop in a store, dress for the day by bringing along heels, any special accessories you know you want to use and a strapless bra. When shopping online, make sure you understand both the sizing (know your measurements and check against a size chart on the site) and the return policy (some stores don't take returns on dresses.)

6. Accessorize: The trimmings will take their cue from the dress, but for special occasions your jewelery usually gets bigger and your bag and shoes get smaller (as in strappy sandals). Although you may want to add tons of glitz, remember that you can kill a look with too much matchy-matchy accessorizing. Find earrings, necklace and bracelet that compliment each other without being a matching set. If your legs aren't perfect enough to go bare need camouflage and you don't like to wear leg makeup, then opt for super-sheer hose or fishnets.

Inadequate moisturing will make your skin drier

Moisturing is what we must do in the dry winter.Are you wondering your double work but useless result? Then you should check your moisturing steps and see whether you have one of the following mistakes.

1, Daily drinking over eight glasses of water is enough to keep your skin moisten Even if you have drunk over eight glasses of water everyday,your skin still doesn't feel moisten enough.Actually,drinking water is hard to improve the skin condition directly,for the outer skin can’t get water from the inside body,however,at the bottom layer of the skin,there’s water flowing all the time to the outer layer skin. The source of the water is like energetic fountain,which should work together with outer layer skin to keep the skin moisten and smooth.Thus a health body is essential for your healthy skin.

2, 80% of women don’t know the seven dead areas when moisturizing, 80% of women will forget to moisturize seven dead areas,which are brow,ear back,nose,canthus,neck,knee & elbow joints and hands.Remind yourself of those areas,have you forgotten one or any? If so, remember to massage these areas first next time.

3, Nursing at night is not so good as morning maitainance, moisturizing at 8am is the most effective Skin also has biological clock.Influenced by our circulatory system,our skin has different status and task at different hours.If possible,you’d better do the maintainance work at 8 every morning,when is the best time for moisturizing.

4, Moist mist has no good for oily skin A lot of people use moist mist for moisturizing. But for people with oily skin,moist mist will do more harm than good. Oily skin has fast metabolism and oil secretions,which can’t mix with nutrient water and contaminates your skin.

5, You should know in advanced about lacking water or oil, otherwise all you do will have no effect Everyone’s skin may be dry sometimes,but the reasons are totally different. You should find out your reason and buy right nutrient products.Don’t mistaken water complement with oil control.

6, Night cream is for water locking,so don’t massage too machToo much moisten night cream will stop the breath of the skin and the pores can’t open totally. The skin can’t breathe smoothly and metabolism of it will go wrong,which will make your skin even drier. Therefore,control dosage of night cream.Wish you have smooth and fine skin in the dry winter.

Unique Evening Gowns

Before you go shopping for the unique gown,you should know in advanced about what makes a unique evening gown.Usually, the classic design and polished colors make a stunning feminine look ,however,if you are looking for an evening dress that adds flair to your whole look, you can opt for something more special.

There’re countless evening gown styles available,from very affordable looks to high end tailored dress creations.The factors that make an evening gown original and unique include:

--Custom designed or tailored gowns

--Vintage or retro dress styles

--Unusual colors or patterns

--Unique details or embellishments

--Exclusive or limited edition designs

--Dramatic designs

--Gowns created with unexpected materials

--Classic gowns with unexpected twists,such as a backless black dressHere are examples of unusual evening gownsThere’s always your one with a wide range of dress styles available,from a renaissance-inspired ensemble, a dark mysterious gown, to a deceptively simple dress with delicious details that make it extraordinary. Let's take a look at a few unique evening gown styles that are available..

The Esmeralda by Florisimo: This lovely strapless rich yellow gown is made from metallic taffeta. The black corded net floral-like detail on the bodice adds visual interest, and the skirt drapes uniquely to both sides and is shortest in the middle for an elegant but unusual look.

The Herion Evening Gown Collection is comprised of very unusual gowns that are wearable art. Bold cuts, unusual color and fabric combinations, and screened artistry make these gowns truly distinctive.

This deceptively simple Versace dress available at Katy Kane Vintage offers an incredible elegance with its hidden silk bustier, luxurious waffle weave texture, and structured low cut bodice.

This Dolce Jovani evening gown, available at Cinderella's closet, combines a unique bohemian chic look with elegance. Light, draping, ruby and pink fabric combined with exquisite floral detailing make this a wonderfully feminine creation.

The distinctive collection of evening gowns by Gribha International uses incredible detailing to create dresses that are anything but ordinary. Elegant, sexy, and statement-making, these dresses are sure to appeal to women who love creative details.Whether you are able to buy a lovely custom or couture dress, or use your creativity and shopping savvy to find an affordable style, unique evening gowns are certain to give you a stunning edge.

What to wear for professional women?

Wondering what to wear for business? Choose the neutrals and pull it together with a great bag. Fashionable accessories can take an otherwise drab work piece and turn it into something extraordinary.

The blue outfit is especially fit for summer time.This kind of outfit will bring a cool feeling for your colleagues.


Grey outfit is always appropriate,which fits well with your long hair and look more professional.

Black outfit for work will never be outdated.The black dress and black high heels just show offf your curvaceous body and feminine quality.

Skirts above the knee can be tricky to wear to the office.However,it will be ok with a pair of silk stockings.With a black briefcase in your hand,a mature and sexy look is presented to others.

If silk stockings and dress above the knee are not allowed try one that hits right at the knee.How elegant the girl is!

Don’t be afraid of shining color. This top, paired with slacks, is perfect for a casual workplace.

Pantsuits always look smashing!The one in white is especially clear and pure in the eyes of others.

Don’t forget to express your creativity and personal style,a beading pendant will work well with your ensemble.You will look more energetic and fashionable with the accessory on.

How to Wear Leggings

Leggings are one of those items that women usually either love or hate. They're easy to slip on and with the wide range of colors available, they're easy to accessorize. However, they aren't the right choice for every situation.

How to Wear Leggings in Style

If you like the ease of leggings, but want to make sure you always wear them appropriately, consider these tips:

Wear leggings with tunics: The simplest way for women to sport leggings is underneath a tunic. Tunics vary in length, so make sure that your tunic is long enough to cover your hips and rear. Because leggings fit so close to the body, you want your top to come down past your hips – otherwise, this is a look better suited for the gym instead of the street. Your tunic top can be in sweater form or knit jersey material. You can wear a belt with it or not. Just make sure your look is balanced – since a tunic is roomy, your leggings should be fitted. One way to sport a monochromatic, casually elegant ensemble is to wear a black tunic with black leggings and black high heel boots. This is perfect for cool weather.

Petites and tall: Petite women should take care when wearing leggings with a roomy top. Make sure your top is proportioned for shorter women so that it doesn't fall past your mid-thighs – otherwise, it can look like you're wearing a dress with leggings underneath. Also, your ensemble should be as monochromatic as possible for an elongating look. Tall women should also select their tops with care. You want to wear a shirt that comes down far enough so that your rear isn't exposed.

Choose the right shoes: Leggings look best with flats, such as ballerina flats, or plain pumps, as well as with boots.

Don't wear a tight shirt: Because leggings are so fitted, it's best to steer clear of tight shirts for the best look. These items work better when your overall outfit is balanced, pairing roomy with fitted.

Wearing leggings with dresses: Dresses that fall at or above the knee can work with leggings. This is one case where a close-fitting dress would look good with leggings, such as a jersey knit dress with a wide belt at the waist. Leggings also work with bohemian fashions or billowy, casual dresses for women.

Pair them with mini-skirts: One look that's popular for younger women is pairing leggings with mini-skirts, particularly denim skirts. Slip into a pair of flat shoes, add a coordinating top and this is an easy, casual outfit perfect for weekends.

Coordinate colors: Leggings are best used as an accessory to your outfit, not the main ingredient, so choose your ensemble first, then add leggings if you want. Your leggings' color should match something else in your outfit for the most harmonious pairing.

How Not to Wear Leggings

Avoid these looks if you want to wear your leggings stylishly:

Don't wear leggings with sweatshirts: While this is fine for hanging around a college dormitory, it's not a chic look anywhere else.

Don't wear a short top with leggings: Your shirt, whether it's a tunic or other A-line top, should fall past your rear, not stop at the waist. This is especially important if your leggings fall on the thin side -- you don't want to look like you left the house in only a shirt and tights.

Don't wear leggings in place of pants: Leggings are an accessory, not a garment. They shouldn't be expected to take the place of a pair of slacks, but instead to add to the flair of a casual outfit.

Even if you never thought of wearing them before, using these suggestions on how to wear leggings might change your mind. While they're not always part of the current ladies' fashion trends, when they are, women can easily add them to their wardrobe rotation as a simple way to update a casual outfit.

Hand Tailored Hats - Lady Diane's Reproduction Hats

In the re-enactment picture just below a modern lady wears a white summer lingerie dress with a magnificent hat from Diane.Yet also in the header above we have a lovely example of a cloche hat and this style is perfect for the early flapper cloche hat era. Just below see an enlargement of a re-enactment player wearing a Lady Diane Hat. Twelve examples of Lady Diane's reproduction hats are shown below.

Lady Diane Hats

I think visitors to the fashion-era website will enjoy seeing her hats in the table below. Here are some pictures of hats courtesy of Lady Diane's Hats. Many of the lavish hats here are priced around $59 or $79. One point worth noticing is that Diane's most expensive hat here is $150 and the least expensive here is $35.


Every hat that Diane makes is an original hat designs that is hand tailored. They also have a unique reformable brim designed to accent your style by bending the brim into any shape that you wish time and again. At an extra charge you can also have hats custom made by her and this would give you the opportunity to match for example a bridesmaid's hat to her dress or an historical costume to the hat.

Hatshapers

Carol Marston used to spend hours waiting for her children when they were exiting school and she began to ease the boredom of the long waits by knitting hats as she sat in her car and using up some of her wonderful angora yarns. Eventually she had a pile of hats. She decided she needed a hat block to felt and block some of the fifty knitted angora hats she'd made.She found the traditional wooden blocks on offer quite expensive, so using her knowledge from her days worked as a dental assistant, she experimented with dental moulding products to produce her first modern hatshaping mould.


Further experimentation over a year, led to the creation of plastic moulded bases able to withstand the heavy temperatures involved in steaming hats. Her hat company was born. Carol has found a market for her hat shaping products because they are a modern approach to an old skill. The old skills of hat making are suddenly being revived developed in lots of situations, but in particular for re-enactment events, but often using modern uncrushable materials. So here you have two good links that will enable you to experiment with products to make your own hat or if you are not a creative type you can easily order one to suit you.

Hats Origin History

Humans have covered their heads since time immemorial. Initially headwear offered protection from the elements and from any injury from falling rocks, weapons or masonry.

Later head coverings became symbols of status of authority. Later on hats progressed to become not only a uniform, but also an art form.In fashion terms, hats are a very noticeable accessory because the onlooker’s attention is first drawn to the face.

A hat is not suitable for anyone. The old saying goes,“if you want to get ahead and get noticed, then get a hat”. Indeed the word ‘ahead' means just that one head further forward.Since some body heat is lost through the head, especially in inclement conditions it is important to cover the head.

Babies in particular lose heat rapidly through the head, thus ensuring a baby or toddler has a warm covered head in winter is important.Millinery has existed in Britain since 1700.

In English courts the term milliner was used and this was derived from the term for travelling haberdashers from Milan in Italy. These travelling sales people sold all the items necessary to dress and were called millaners.

In France hats were made by hat makers called chapeliers.Today the term modiste is used in France. Today technically a hat maker makes hats for men whilst a milliner makes hats for women.

Running parallel to these hat making arts were feather workshops or more correctly workshops called plumassiers where feathers were dyed and made into arrangements from boas to aigrettes to tufts and sprays for both the worlds of fashion and interiors. Plumes have always been a status symbol and sign of economic stability.

Fortunes were paid by rich individuals for exotic feathered hats. Gorgeous feathered hats could command as much as ￡100 in the early Edwardian era. The Edwardians were masters in the art of excess and the flamboyant hats of the era are a clear example of this.

At one point whole stuffed birds were used to decorate hats, but as the new more enlightened century emerged, protests were voiced. In America the Audubon society expressed concern and in England the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) campaigned for ecological understanding.

Eventually plumage pleas were heard and Queen Alexandra forbad the wearing of rare osprey feathers at court so that the osprey bird was not plundered for feathers. For a few years magazines quietly ignored making reference to feathers on hats as women continued to wear them. But soon the use of other rare bird feathers was banned and thereafter only farmed feathers could be used and only from specific birds.
Etiquette and formality have played their part in hat wearing. At the turn of the 20th century in 1900, both men and women changed their hats dependant on their activity, but for many ladies of some social standing it would be several times a day.

Etiquette articles suggest that it would be A disgraceful act to venture out of the house without a hat or even gloves. One record tells of a young lady venturing out to post a letter without her hat and gloves and being severely reprimanded for not being appropriately dressed.

The post box was situated a few yards from her front garden gate.In the Edwardian age it did not matter if you were poor or rich, old or a child, whatever the status a person wore a hat, only beggars went bareheaded.

Even militant suffragettes did not campaign without a hat. The hat would be fairly functional in style and form, but a hat was still worn.Once the Great War of 1914-18 began, fashion was influenced by the new wartime employment activities women had to engage in and the need for more practical utilitarian dress could not help but filter into what there was of mainstream fashion. Uniforms were everywhere as women did jobs once done by men and every job had a distinct uniform.

Before the Great War being in service as servants was the usual employment for most women as housemaids, cooks or seamstresses. Choice had opened up in the last two decades and slowly some had become shop workers at the new emerging department stores and the more technically minded had become stenographers or telephonists.

Women began to seriously participate in sports and needed clothes to move freely. Fashion adapted to their needs providing outfits for golf, climbing, skating, dancing,keep-fit, swimming and cycling. Then when the Second World War 1939-45 started, hats became less practical as people had to rush to air raid shelters and they would literally drop everything. Barriers of etiquette became broken down and although hats were not rationed in order to boost morale their wearing decreased.Hats that were worn were generally practical and often homemade knitted warm hats, berets and hoods.

Fast hats were formed as women tied headscarves into an instant hat such as a turban. Designers produced various new styles, but many only became universally popular after the war finished. You can read about hat fashion of the 1930s here.As time went by, hats have slowly lost favor, even for weddings and worship with only a proportion of the congregations donning them.

They have never been worn universally since the 1920s.They were popular again in the 1980s for weddings and special occasions after the Princess of Wales, Diana used them to add a sense of sophistication to her persona in the early days of her marriage. Once she found her confidence she abandoned hats for most occasions.

Hats when worn today are either worn for a special dressy occasion such as a wedding or conversely as casual statement attire in the way that caps might be worn the wrong way around. Functional hats are still used by uniformed workers for corporate identity or protection as well as by many individuals in inclement weather. Individuals wear fur hats or simple fleece beanie hats in very cold weather and use sunhats in very sunny weather.

Those who cannot bear a hat unwittingly adopt a hat form built into a garment, as in a hoodie casual zip top.It is unlikely that the hat will ever die as an accessory as it offers far too much potential for drawing attention to the face. Fashion designers are aware of this and every so often exploit this fact in the hope that fashion followers will adopt the hat.

In the world of logos, branding and status symbols the hat is an easy and usually less costly item to purchase from a design house and can make them a great deal of money if a particular item catches the imagination of the public. Often it advertises the company name.Unfortunately the fact that a hat being relatively small is more easily affordable by the masses, means that every so often an item like the Burberry cap found itself eventually banned from certain social venues as it became associated with poor street and pub and club behavior. Recently Burberry withdrew this hat in order to disassociate itself from those who wore it as a uniform that gave the message bad boys!