Image via Wikipedia We all want a sense of our own style and individuality. We want to our signature style to express our creativity, confidence and originality. How do you go about creating a look that is yours and allows your expression and creative to flow through? Here are a few great tips to help. First, choose a look that you completely enjoy. This look will be the foundation of your style. Whether the style you choose is casual, chic, earthy or athletic, use it as the basis to add more personalized touches. Wear your hair and clothes in a more creative fashion. For example, … [Read more...]
Many Uses of Gold from Past to Present
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s an assumption of beauty: gold is offered appreciative glances, is understood to be a resource that shimmers. There’s more to discover with this metal than mere aesthetics, however. Instead gold has many uses: Jewelry The most ancient -- and most expected -- use for gold is its application within the field of jewelry. Its malleability allows it to be shaped into necessary designs; and its resistance to corrosion ensures that pieces remain bright. This was the original intention of this metal, with recently found archaeological artifacts dating back to the Predynastic Period … [Read more...]
Choosing Patterns and Fabrics for Your Sewing Projects
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Creating and sewing your own clothes or garments can be a fun and creative outlet. You may choose to sew clothes only for yourself; or you may even be sewing for someone else. Either way, here are a few tips and guidelines for choosing the best patterns and fabrics for your projects. Determine the precise measurements for whomever you will be sewing for. This includes measurements for: Height Chest/bust Waist Back waist length (This is the measurement is from the base of the neck to the waist) Hips Men’s measurements should also include: Pant … [Read more...]
You Too Can Be a Fashion Plate
June 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Do you ever feel like there is a fashion handbook that everyone has access to except you? Do you ever look around your office and wonder how people manage to put together clothing that looks great, is fashionable and flattering? Or that what you are wearing is somehow wrong? Unless you have a personal designer, chances are you feel this way at least some of the time. Learning to be fashionable does take some time, but once you have developed your own sense of style you can easily integrate the latest fashions into your wardrobe and become a member of the … [Read more...]
Be Your Own Designer
June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Everywhere we look, we see images of beautiful people wearing beautiful clothing. Gorgeous models stomp the runway during fashion shows designed to showcase the latest designers and their fashions. Finding your individual fashion voice often seems nearly impossible. As designers develop new styles or rehab old ones, the pressure to fit in often means wearing clothing that doesn't fit your personal sense of style. Instead of following fashion trends, why not consider using them simply to augment your own sense of style. Spend some time looking at current … [Read more...]
Why is Fashion Important
May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There are a variety of reasons why fashion is important and several things you should take into consideration when buying trendy clothes. What You Need to Know About Fashion Every year there are numerous fashion shows showing off endless amounts of clothing and accessories. Some clothing lines that seem like a trendy upgrade to a popular brand and some outlandish pieces geared to be exclusive, bold and creating a loud statement are always to be found. Whatever the case is, fashion is a very big industry. It does not take long for a brand or line of clothing to peak and the designs … [Read more...]
How To Put Together A Fashion Show
May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Fashion shows are put on so clothing designers can display their new styles. To put on a successful fashion show, it will take months of planning. You will also need models and a team of experts to produce the show. However, for smaller fashion shows such as for an amateur designer, you can put your own show. The first thing you will need to do is choose a theme for your show. The theme will determine the types of clothing you will be displaying and the audience that is watching. The next thing you will need to do is find the right place to put on the show. … [Read more...]
Major Updates in the Fashion Universe
April 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fashion is a huge part of our society and it has definitely come into its own over a number of years. There are a constant stream of new colors and patterns that it is sometimes very hard to keep up with it all. Fortunately, there are many fashion magazines and bloggers nowadays to make it slightly easier for us to keep track of this. One good thing to know about fashion is that "there are NO rules". In the world of fashion, no design is too crazy and no color is too flashy. A big fashion pattern that is steadily making its way to the top this season is zebra print. Everyone is going crazy … [Read more...]
Fashion Materials of 2011
April 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Spring fashion is well underway, and many people are going to go out shopping. Just what kind of materials or fabrics are "in" fashion right now though? Here are a few suggestions for fabrics that will make you look fabulous. With the economy in such a state, eco-friendly fabrics are defiantly making their presence known. Soft breathable fabrics that are recycled or recyclable are becoming more and more popular. Look for Knits and weaves as a cute fashion accessory as well as clothing ideas(see SMU Hosts First Annual Eco-friendly Fashion Show (smudailymustang.com)) Bright Colors are the … [Read more...]
How to Have a Successful Career as a Fashion Buyer
April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A successful career as a fashion buyer starts with a love of fashion. Among the job requirements are a sense of the upcoming trends and knowledge of what people will buy. It isn't an easy career to break into since the competition for these positions is very tough. But with every career, you have to start with a basic knowledge of the industry. After choosing from the available accredited online degrees that will help you get into fashion, you should look for an internship. This will allow you to capitalize on opportunities that present themselves while still working toward your degree. … [Read more...]