Wednesday, November 16, 2011
fall fashion boots
Those that buy Ariat boots all say that they are made of high quality materials and are great to wear. This is the most cited reason they will purchase their next pair from them, and give them high ratings.
casual fall fashion
casual fall fashion !
Professional businesswomen aspiring to step up their images and make their personal brands shine under the leadership spotlight need to understand which fashion trends are appropriate for the business environment - and how to incorporate them into ensembles that convey professional expertise. Do that and your image will help you become a recognized celebrity within your particular profession or industry.
I never advise my top-level clients to invest in fads for their working wardrobes, but instead I recommend classic-modern styles that are simultaneously contemporary and timeless. But as a senior level retail executive and your professional image and brand strategist, I've done all the research for you! Using my latest trend report you can easily navigate your way through the department store to select your fall wardrobe while saving both time and money. I'll show you how to invest in what works for your personal brand to keep you looking unique, innovative, and contemporary. This season is all about timeless pieces, structured sophisticated silhouettes, and exquisite fabrics and shape accessories that give your nine-to-five look a memorable signature that spells success and charisma.
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I reveal a dozen top new trends that communicate professionalism for every woman leader and high achiever. No matter what type of work environment you find yourself in - from formal to business casual or even ultra casual - you can capture the essence of these trends and incorporate that style into your business wardrobe to look outstanding as you enhance your personal brand and professional reputation.
Fashion Trends to Celebrate Your Personal Brand
It's important to realize that a contemporary wardrobe is like a uniform or an actor's costume. What you wear and how you wear it is definitely an extension of your professional brand and every day your wardrobe broadcasts messages to others over the business airwaves. Your clothes speak to your level of inner confidence, express your unique style, and symbolize your expertise and character. One of the most common complaints I hear from clients before they work with me is that they look like everyone else in the same suit or cookie cutter outfit. But I know that they simply lack the knowledge of how to leverage fashion trends - not fads - to make them unique and memorable so they will stand out from competitors in a dynamic and positive way. Your head to toe look tells the story of your brand through a visual narrative. So it's important that the story you are telling is one that others will read as an engaging and convincing "Celebrity with Credibility" news flash.
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Fall into Neutral Colors with Grey and Camel
This season no professional can go wrong wearing shades of rich heather grey or camel in their business suits, jackets, skirts, pants, dress coats, and accessories. Look to incorporate these two tones with a suede pump, a quilted Chanel bag, or in monochromatic tones to communicate you're a classic-elegant woman. I love the streamlined silhouette look that is accomplished by dressing in monochromatic tones of either grey or camel from head to toe. Wear the same basic tones in a wool coat, sweater, trousers, belt, and shoes or boots for those business casual days. But be sure to add some rich texture to this look - otherwise it can appear boring. A suede belt or shoes would easily do the trick. You can also look to mix and match these two tones of camel and grey together. With a charcoal grey suit, for instance, opt for a camel and grey print silk blouse that adds some feminine interest to your power suit.
Who Wears the Pants Now?
This season, it's all about the pant suit and you will see many styles resembling the menswear silhouettes from yesteryear. But it takes a real lady to enhance the look with a few strategically powerful feminine details. Do that and you will dramatically modernize your look from head to head - and you'll be ready to compete successfully while going toe-to-toe with male counterparts in any business setting. A great feminine blouse or shoes is one simple but effective way to add ladylike style and grace to the design profile of the traditional men's uniform - the power suit.
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The Statement Jacket - Your Quintessential Go-To Item
Every professional woman knows that when she wants to gracefully glide up the corporate ladder or attract more elite clientele, a few statement jackets will empower her work wardrobe. This season the statement jacket is about sophisticated, structured silhouettes made out of exquisite fabrics with a hint of texture like brocade, tweed, boiled wool, tropical wool, or cotton. Anchor your wardrobe with modern styles like collarless, asymmetrical zip, peplum, 2-button, ruffle trim, or shawl collar styles. Every woman leader needs to exude trustworthiness, strength, and confidence - and statement jackets that you can coordinate with various professional skirts and pants to multiply your ensemble possibilities are the answer this fall.
Beautiful Feminine Details
You will see beautifully refined dressy blouses and shirts in fabrics like crepe, satin, sateen, silk georgette, metallic, and silk charmeuse this fall. So you can have the best of both worlds by powerfully showing your softer side. The fashion focus is on showing off the fine details of this season's blouses, high up on the neckline. Those include professional wear styles that have, for instance, a draped cowl neckline, a subtle neck chain detail, ruffles on collars and down through the torso, pin tucking details, small neck ties, and pleated round necklines.
The "It Dress" Refined for Fall
One great advantage that women leaders have that our male colleagues don't is the flexibility to wear easy options like a great dress. This season the "It dress" styles are sheath dresses with either a split neck or a knot tie at the shoulder; dresses with any type of neckline details; solid dark neutral knit dresses; wrap style jersey knit dresses in an array of colorful prints; trench shirt dresses; Pointe knits with princess seams; belted sheath dresses, or simple styles with peplum details. All of the modern styles will be ladylike and nipped in at the waist, giving just the hint of a waistline. Shop for luxurious fabrics and unexpected prints - because when you only wear one item it needs to combine fine quality, texture, and detail to make it a stand-alone look you can wear to work.
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The New Trousers
Pants this season will be sleek, long, and lean - with a menswear-inspired look in straight or pencil leg styles. That kind of design lets everything else on your upper torso do the talking and instantly helps to balance out your proportions. Once again you can't go wrong with colors like camel or grey to round out your wardrobe. There isn't a woman's body type on this earth that doesn't look fabulous in straight cut pants! I always advise my clients that if they ever find a pair of pants that fits their body type they should purchase them in numerous neutral colors to easily look polished in every business casual environment. With the new menswear styles be sure to wear a high heel because that will contribute a more feminine feel to those otherwise rather masculine fabrics and cuts.
Fuller Skirt Silhouettes
Look for skirts this season in luxurious fabrics and modern silhouettes. It's the return of old world glamour - similar to the secretary styles you see on the hit TV show Mad Men. Those fuller skirts from the 1950s are new again. The pencil skirt has an updated style too, and the flared hemline will make every leg shapelier and add some sway to your walk. Now I call that making a silently classy but memorable entrance!
Wrap Yourself in Sophistication
Give a warm welcome to the new statement outerwear. Coats for fall come in animal prints, brocade designs, suede, faux fur, and classic wool styles. The silhouettes will be stronger, with bolder shoulders and slimmer silhouettes to give you a refined sense of sophistication and elegance. If you work in a more business casual environment, you may want to try out one of the new cape coats that offer stylish fluidity when you wear them with a great straight cut trouser pant. It's the counterpoint to a streamlined silhouette, so remember that you need to wear that wide cape over a slimmer lower torso in order to keep your proportions balanced.
Animal Feline Style
Animal prints have become a classic print, and they are one way to jazz up your classic wardrobe items. Add a touch of an animal print in a handbag, shoe, silk blouse, scarf, or trench coat. These can be small statement pieces that add some interest but you will want to keep these to a minimum. Otherwise you can call too much attention to yourself with a clothing statement that has so much of the animal element in it that it becomes a little difficult to tame.
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Ladylike Handbags
This year the handbag is back. It has a more structured look with architectural details and silhouettes and there is a perfect style for every lady. The bags of the season are: the drawstring bag - which is a throwback to the 1970s that resembles the long-handled bucket bag; the clutch style with sharp edges - to take you from day to night without missing a beat; and the smartly structured handbag - like, for example, the classic square bag with a large signature clasp (worn with a strap over the shoulder messenger style). That was a favorite of Jackie Onassis. In tote bags you'll see an array of multi-handled carry-alls in alluring snakeskin. They come in tones that range from tomato red to warm cognac. Or you can opt for the color of the season by purchasing a grey suede tote bag that keeps you looking professional and also does double duty as the ideal travel bag.
Don't Just Talk the Talk but Walk the Walk Walk the classic route that speaks volumes about your style by wearing the new pointy-toe heels or bold and colorful peep-toe pumps. Then downshift into my favorite - the kitten heel. This fall shoes will be in colorful tones, and that offers you a great way to quickly add a pop of color to your basic suit. If you are wearing a pantsuit and work in a more casual environment, then consider a suede shoe bootie to add some heel height, texture, and interest to your long, lean look. This season it will be a breeze to add variety to all your casual looks with the wide selection of boot styles that are coming to stores for fall.
Accessory Magic
One of the wisest investments this season is pearls - either layered or worn alone. You'll continue to see statement necklaces in multiple strands this season but be cautious. You don't want your necklace to upstage your presence, so try to keep it simple and elegant. A textured cuff is also a great way to add some jewelry and intrigue to your solid work dress.
Follow these trend tips and fall fashion guidelines and you can save time and money shopping this season while also adding some noticeable innovation and unique style to your core wardrobe. Knowing what to buy - and how to incorporate it into your overall image and branding strategy - is not just fun but it can also pay huge dividends on your clothing investment, both personally and professionally. You'll feel better, look wonderful, and will always stand out above your peers and competitors in a way that invites greater success.
Sarah Hathorn is a professional image consultant, certified personal brand strategist, speaker, and author.
Her company, Illustra Image Consulting, works with high-achieving future leaders and large businesses by enhancing their corporate and personal brand image to take their businesses and careers to the next level.
fall fashion 2009
fall fashion 2009 !
While it's always fun to see what's new each fashion season, it's important to put some thought into each new purchase you make to avoid wasting money buying things you won't wear. That's particularly true this year, with the recession still in full swing.
fall fashion 2009 !
So how can you look good AND save money? By taking stock of your closet and making a thorough assessment. Make your existing wardrobe work for you as much as possible BEFORE adding to your collection.
Here's your best game plan for fall 2009:
1. Start with a good selection of basic, flattering silhouettes in solid colors, like a sheath dress, pencil skirt, straight leg trousers, and classic button shirt.
2. Mix and match those basics in new ways for different looks.
3. Add a few inexpensive, trendy accessories to make those basics fresh and of-the-moment.
4. Top your old standbys with a chic new coat and wear the heck out of it before you retire it next spring.
5. Be frugal with special occasion pieces. Shop consignment instead of retail for cocktail dresses, evening bags, holiday clothes, and the like.
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With that game plan in mind, here are your "best bets" for Fall Fashion 2009:
Black & White
So simple, so classic, so timeless. Start with black and white and call it an ensemble, or add a trendy accessory for an interesting variation.
Chic Neutrals
Wear them together, pair them with colors or patterns, and get your money's worth for these wardrobe workhorses.
Something Red
Nothing says strong and sassy like red. Try a red dress, a red bag, or red lips - just not all at once - to turn heads and get your Scarlett on.
Strong Shoulders
It's the 40's! No, it's the 80's! Whatever you call it, it's time to draw attention to the shoulders again with either an exaggerated sleeve or lapel. . . or by showing a little skin.
Cool Jackets
If you have a "thing" for jackets, you're going to LOVE what's available this season. From leather jackets and swing coats to dusters and caplets, you'll be able to top those basics with an eye-popping look.
Ruffled Tops
The poet/romantic/peasant/bohemian blouse has been popular for years now, and it can add some drama to a simple skirt or pant - or even turn a ho-hum suit into a romantic ensemble.
Statement Necklaces
Want an easy way to draw attention to your face and away from trouble spots elsewhere? Try a beautiful, interesting necklace. Pair it with a simple dress or top for further contrast and emphasis.
Wide Belts
Wide belts can be eye-catching and dramatic, but let me be frank: they're not for everyone. If you have a small waist and long torso, try a wide belt. But if you have a thick waist, short torso, or carry weight in your tummy area, stay away - it will make you look heavier than you are.
Simple Bags
Of-the-moment bags were fun while they lasted, but hard to sustain in today's economy. Try a simple style instead that you can wear with everything until you wear it out.
Great Boots
A great pair of boots can be as eye-catching as a great necklace or jacket. Just be sure to find a comfortable pair that works with much of your wardrobe so you can get your money's worth out of them.
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fall fashion 2009 !
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fall fashion trends
fall fashion trends !
Fall is fast approaching and we couldn't be more excited about the fashion fix that comes with the new season. This season, simplicity seems to be a main theme as more neutral tones and relaxed styles frequent the catwalk.
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The color camel is back, less is more! Lace makes a big statement...but in a subdued, classic way. The spice of fall? Little RED dresses, not little BLACK dresses! Fun jackets, comfy sweaters, oversized shirts or shirt dresses with of course...leggings. These are the makes of fall 2010, your essential pieces. The best part about these pieces? You can find them on a very limited budget if need be, you likely already have some of them hanging in your closet!
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Accessories anyone? Croc purses, oversized wallets, studded bags...things you can literally find for $20. Very exciting, can you say retro chic?
fall fashion trends !
What does that mean for jewelry styles? Simple, classic pieces are key to any wardrobe, personalized jewelry will be a staple! Classic sterling pieces or gold, timeless monogrammed pendants, pearls, bangles, eternity bands...these are the pieces you will see a lot of this fall. If you don't have these pieces yet, now is the time to start adding to your personalized jewelry collection.
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The beauty of this fall's trends is that you don't have to spend a lot to look fabulous! Grab a few of these staples, add to what you likely already have and voila...you are a fashion masterpiece.
fall fashion trends !
Think simple, think classic and be stunning whether you're hitting a party or hitting some errands, this fall looks fun, cozy, phenomenal. I'm ready for that nip in the air already!
Fall Fashion
Fall Fashion !
As we are writing the October issue of the Go Girl's Ezine, the New York City Fashion Week - Spring 2006 is underway in Bryant Park complete with runway shows and extravagant parties. According to NewYorkMetro.com, the new up and coming designers to watch are Miguel Pena, Doo Ri, Sue Stemp, Sari Gueron and a few more names sure to be seen in the fashion magazines.
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Great! So the designers have already set the trends for spring and you aren't decked out for fall yet. Here are a few tips and trends for Fall 2005.
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The Uptown Looks are chic with a nice price tag too:
For Men, Prada is the name of the game and for a different label try Burberry London or Calvin Klein Collection for suits. For women, it is silk all the way in 3.1 Philip Lim, Ferragamo, Rochas or Chloe. Add fur and cashmere to warm it up a bit.
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Now what are the rest of us going to wear? First of all, find ways to recycle what you already have. If you followed our advice and have classic base pieces, then you should just add some trendy accessories. And in case I really do have to say it. UGGS are CASUAL. They are not the thing this season but if you must keep wearing them, do not pair them with anything more than casual clothes, and we mean CASUAL. Did everybody get that?
Fall Fashion !
Ok so where were we? Yes, the fall trends.
1. Velvet has replaced corduroy as the winter fabric du jour.
2. Belted jackets, sweaters, and pants are in but be careful if you have large hips or bust. You can make yourself look event more top or bottom heavy.
3. Feminine and romantic are the two adjectives of the season (to a point). Ruffles on blouses seem to follow the rule of the bigger the better this season.
4. Vintage is still in and so are peasant skirts, tunics and knee-high boots.
5. Jewelry - chunky with large beads or polished stones or long strings hanging down nearly to the waist.
6. Layering - superlight knits in layers with the bottom layer extending beyond the top.
7. And on this last one, just remember we report on the trends. We don't set them. Fur and hides are back. Leopard prints are out but crocodile is in.
Fall Fashion !
Before you go out and buy everything listed in the fashion magazines, remember it has to be you and it has to fit you. For some reminders, we recommend rereading our article Your Wardrobe: 7 Basic Steps to Success before hitting the pavement.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
winter fashion
winter fashion !
Winter is a difficult time to look fashionable, especially if you live in a colder climate. However, it is not impossible. To start with you can buy clothing that are made from warmer materials like wool and cashmere, and that also reflect the colors and patterns from this season’s clothing trends.
winter fashion !
Generally speaking winter fashion trends will relay partially on the timeless winter classics so you won’t need to replace your entire winter wardrobe to stay in style, as long as you know what these timeless pieces are you should only have to buy a few new winter pieces each season to stay in style.
winter fashion !
To build a winter wardrobe that follows the current winter fashion trends you will want to start with your footwear. While you may not think that winter boots offer much flexibility when it comes to fashion choices there really are a lot of great options to choose from. However,
winter fashion !
if you want a boot that will remain in style through several seasons then you can’t go wrong with a black winter boot. Then if you winter budget can stand it, buy a second and/or third pair of boots in this season’s colors and styles.
winter fashion !
The next area of your body that you will want to protect from the coldness of winter is the lower half of your body. To stay warm look for pants that have a flattering cut for your body type and that are also made from a heavier material like wool. If you like to wear skirts in the winter then you can protect your legs by wearing colored tights.
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To really pull your fashion forward winter wardrobe together you will want to look for top options that really pop. Joules Jumpers, Joules scarves, and fashion accessories can also easily be added to reflect winter fashion trends from this season. For the best clothing options for your body, look for tops that have a shape that de-emphasizes your problem areas and that also have a color palette that compliments your skin tone and hair color.
high fashion
high fashion !
Photography is a form of photography that is in a league of its own, there is nothing else quite like it. Most people probably see a fashion shoot in a magazine and while they recognize it's a higher quality than their family portraits or baby photo's they think it all happens the same way.
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Throw out a backdrop stick the person in front of it and snap a photo. They don't realise it takes a team of people to do a fashion shoot, not a single person. There is a lot of factors that go into high fashion photography that you just don't need for other photo shoots. In this article I will discuss some of the key points to having a successful photo shoot.
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Lighting, as with most photography is very important. However with high fashion photography lighting is used differently. Where in a normal family portrait you just want a steady light that shows up each face nicely in front of the camera, in high fashion you can use the lighting to create shadows on certain parts of the model or clothes, have half the face dark and half light, whatever you want. These extra effects with the lighting is what seperates the great fashion photographers from the mediocre. Of course if you have a great team that helps too.
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High Fashion Photography Teams
Having a great team of people at your disposal is essential to having good success in this field. Generally if you're shooting high fashion you want to use the best make-up artist and stylist that you can afford. You should also have an assistant that knows how you use your lights and how you set up a shoot. Having quality staff will ensure a high standard of readiness and preparation for the shoot. If the model and the clothes look good and the set is perfect then the shoot is that much easier for you.
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High Fashion Photography secrets to great shots
A good photographer will know that anything that isn't in the photo is irrelevant. But what does that mean exactly? It means that if you're shooting a model from the front it doesn't matter what is on the back of the model because it won't be in the photo.
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This means that you can have all kinds of pins, tape, etc hidden at the back pulling the clothes in just the right way for the shoot because it won't be in the photo, but it gives you much more freedom to create the kind of shot you're looking for. This goes for fans and the like also, you can see the effect of the fan or prop in the photo but not the prop itself. Keeping this in mind you can create some unique and lasting effects for your high fashion photography .
fashion photography
fashion photography !
Magazines such as Allure, Vogue and Vanity Fair are known to display some of the best fashion photography that you will ever come across. Photography is a way of showcasing models wearing the trends in clothes, jewelry, sunglasses, hairstyles, necklaces, shoes and other items. The first known record of fashion photography was the portfolio of the Countess de Castiglione, Virginia Oldoini in 1856. The world's first fashion photographer was Adolphe Braun, as he was the one responsible for shooting the first fashion model. Spark and color were added to fashion magazines once halftone printing was introduced to the fashion photography industry. The first magazines to make use of fashion photography were the French magazines Les Mode and La Mode Practique.
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At first, fashion photography consisted of staging the shoots in natural environments using natural poses. Baron Adolf de Meyer was the person who first developed and adopted this practice.
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In the first part of the 20the century, the magazines that were the leaders were Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. The moguls of the industry still pay tribute to the likes of Yva, Edward Steichen and Cecil Beaton, and George Hoyningen Huene. These were the individuals who help to establish fashion photography in Europe. Irving Penn, Richard Avedon and Martin Munkacsi made significant contributions after World War II.
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A majority of the artists of earlier times deserted their adopted forms, and took on a more independent and natural style. 1936 was the year that models were first photographed at the beach in different poses, by Martin Munkacsi. After World War II, fashion photography became quite popular among young men who loved to hold a camera in their hands, and among young women who had the ideal body type of a fashion model. Today, fashion photography has evolved into a life of its own. Models and photographers are now seen as international celebrities, and enjoy the lifestyle of the rich and glamorous. But make no mistake this it is no easier for the photographer then it is the models, only a small percentage of those trying to make it actually succeed.
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Fashion can be showcased in various avenues. Some of these well appreciated and well paid avenues include celebrity portraiture, art photography and fashion advertising. Fashion moguls such as agent Gloria Cappelletti and photo editor Clio McNicholl both agree that the fashion photography industry is quickly evolving.
For anyone wanting to become a fashion photographer it is important to keep up on trends and aesthetics of the industry. Study the images in the top fashion publications and try to understand the images and what attracts editors to them. Its interesting to look back at some of the really great photographers from a few decades ago. Interesting that some of the fashion photographers appear to have disappeared. The ones still shooting are the ones that accept change and reinvent their style all the time, fashion photography can become dated almost as quickly as the fashions they showcase.
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As a professional photographer, apart from your camera, the most important tool that you can own is your portfolio. Your portfolio is actually your gateway to the industry. There are certain guidelines that you must follow when submitting your portfolio to a fashion editor. Once you are able to follow these guidelines correctly, you will on your way to becoming one of the world's renowned fashion photographers.
fashion show
fashion show !
Fashion accessories are stylish items which bring out your individuality. These are rapidly increasing in popularity. No outfit is complete without the accessories. These give a stylish look to an outfit. A variety of things come under fashion accessories including jewelry, belts, handbags, sunglasses etc. These are available for all age groups.
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If you are a fashionista, who follows and keep updating yourself about the latest fashion trends, then you might know the importance of fashion accessories. No outfit, howsoever fashionable, is complete without accessories and these are rapidly increasing in popularity. Fashion accessories, literally, are the most stylish items that can brighten up any dull outfit and show your personality and individuality.
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Fashion accessories give a stylish and funky look to any outfit. They are worn along with the clothes in order to complement them. A fashion accessory covers a lot of things such as jewelry, handbags, belts, bow ties, sunglasses, pins, scarves, stockings, watches, gloves, leg warmers, tights, leggings, neckties, hats or suspenders.
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Jewelry is one of the most famous types of fashion accessories. These are the most classic fashion accessories of all times. Most popular pieces of fashion jewelry include earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, and more.
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Apart from the traditional and magnificent gemstone jewelry; chunky, large, bold piece of jewelry are also in great vogue.
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This kind of fashion jewelry is made of less valuable materials like base metals, glass, wood, sterling silver, leather, plastic, and synthetic stones. While longer necklaces in bold colors can be teamed up with long skirts for a funky look, you can wear a beautiful glass charm bracelet or rusted metal bangles with denim and a tank top. Cocktail rings and earrings with geometric metalwork are perfect to team up with the party dresses for a formal yet chic style.
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Handbags are one of those accessories which no lady can do without. Almost every lady loves to keep a handbag for different occasions and some even possess a wide range of collection for almost every occasion.
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From large bags to small clutches, these are available in a variety of vibrant and bold colors. Some are available in animal prints, sequined, or laced with diamonds, these are perfect for making a fashion statement, no matter what the occasion is.
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Belts are also gaining popularity as a loud fashion accessory. Though belts are mainly used with formal attires, but wide and brightly colored belts are making some bold fashion statements. These come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles. Broad belts can be worn over a long top or single piece dress, just to accentuate the waist area. Belts are perfect for any style whether you are going formal, funky or casual.
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