A gown for royalty.Snow on the Brain
30 Jan 2011 1 Comment
in accessories, advice, clothes, fashion, holiday, retro, shapes, style Tags: Bodice, Gown, Ruffle, Sleeve
Snow Queen Gown
This rich, feminine gown has a sheer bodice which has two revealing open panels on either side of the waist highlighting the hourglass in every figure and comes with a contrasting fur collar. The gown has full length sheer sleeves edged with an elegant fur trim matching the collar trim. The bodice and sleeves are embellished with a snow flake appliqué pattern, on the Pink and Blue gowns this pattern is in white. on the Green gown the appliqué pattern is in Black. The bodice ends in a V-shape waistband when it joins the skirt and has a short, full pleated flounce around the waist covered with a sheer organza and embroidered with snowflakes. The soft flowing skirt echoes the flounce with sheer organza and snowflake embroidery. The two layers of the flowing skirt are faded from white to the gown colour on the Pink and Blue colourways and they are faded from Black on the Green colourway gown. The triple layered cathedral length train is covered with the matching snowflake appliqué. The light organza fabric of the layers of the skirt make this dress simply magical when you both move and dance, perfect for the winter season.
As mentioned the gown comes in three colourways, these are Pink, Blue and Green.
Pink
Blue
Green
This gown is also available in a completely white colourway. this gown has a silver jewelled snowflake appliqué, which continues onto the V-shape waistband of the skirt. Instead of a fur trim on the full length sleeves, this gown has flared flexi sleeves.
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Dressing for Success – How to Dress for an Interview
26 Jan 2011 6 Comments
in accessories, clothes, fashion, style Tags: Candidate, Clothing, Dress code, Employment, Interview, Job interview
An article in U.S.A. Today spoke about candidates for jobs wearing jeans, purple sweat suits, and spike heels or sneakers. Other applicants weren’t afraid to show pierced body parts and spiked hair. Still others chewed gum or showed up in rumpled clothes or with their pants falling down. One recruiter even told a candidate with his trousers down below his hips, to “Pull your pants up.” According to the article, the outlandish dress costs some candidates the job.
Dress Your Best When Interviewing
Does it really make a difference how you dress for an interview? In many cases, it does. I’ll never forget the gentleman I interviewed for an accounting position. He had been out of work for a few months and wanted to show me why. He took off his jacket, unbuttoned his shirt and started to pull down his pants (this is a true story) to show me the scar from a boat propeller that had injured him. He didn’t get the job. Neither did the young lady in a bright red skirt so short and tight that she could hardly sit down!
In the conservative business climate I worked in at the time, appearances did matter. In other environments it isn’t as important. However, it does make sense to dress your best for the interview, regardless of the dress code at the organization. If you’re in doubt about how to dress for an interview, it is best to err on the side of conservatism. It is much better to be overdressed than underdressed (or undressed). If you’re not sure, check with the person who scheduled the interview and ask.
According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics, 55% of another person’s perception of you is based on how you look. Her Dressing for Success information gives some tips on how to look your best, without necessarily spending a lot of money. Here’s a quick look at the basics:
Women’s Interview Attire
- Solid color, conservative suit
- Coordinated blouse
- Moderate shoes
- Limited jewelry
- Neat, professional hairstyle
- Tan or light hosiery
- Sparse make-up & perfume
- Manicured nails
- Portfolio or briefcase
Men’s Interview Attire
- Solid color, conservative suit
- White long sleeve shirt
- Conservative tie
- Dark socks, professional shoes
- Very limited jewelry
- Neat, professional hairstyle
- Go easy on the aftershave
- Neatly trimmed nails
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We’re Number One!
24 Jan 2011 1 Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: blogs, rankings, top 10, websites
Today on Long Island…
It took us just a few weeks to attain this vaunted status.
Tomorrow the world?
What’s New in the Fashion World?
18 Jan 2011 Leave a Comment
in fashion, trends Tags: Clothing, Design, fashion, Genre and Subculture, Niche
I was watching TV yesterday and chanced upon the morning show that featured the fashion of 2011 and a look-back at the fashion in 2010. Two fashionistas were interviewed and several local young celebrities.
The gist is, be yourself…and if you can’t handle it, don’t wear it. What’s basic and functional is stressed…then accessorize.
Several designs were shown for men and women that can be worn casually and formally but it seems they have forgotten (or did not really think about) to include hip hop clothing despite its becoming more on the rise.
As for me, I don’t go for what’s in fashion. I like what the host of the show said…wear something that makes you look clean (even if you’re not). I go for decency the most.
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Q: What’s Better: To be Undedressed or Overdressed For an Occasion???
14 Jan 2011 1 Comment
in advice, fashion, style Tags: Advice, Beauty, Clothing, Cosmetics, Sense
If you are clean and put together neatly, it really won’t matter.
But, answering your specific question: I would rather be UNDER-dressed than over dressed.
I always try to stay as basic as possible with the clothing; then make sure that my hair and makeup are perfect. I always carry a RED lipstick with me a shadow or blush with a bit of glitter shine to it.
If, after I arrive to an event or location, I find that I am UNDER then I add the darker, brighter lipstick and brush on some glistening tone to my eye lids and cheeks (going over the already applied makeup).
I have always found that being SUBTLE but sexy gets me by ANYWHERE! I always take perfume with me too; and make sure that I spritz, after out a few hours, especially if the other attendees are wearing their diamonds and other flashy attire. It is really all about the SENSES.
You smell good. Your mouth is sensual and wet looking. Your attention to DETAIL will be noticed and while others may be ROARING: HERE I AM! You will be whispering: ARE YOU CURIOUS AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND OUT ABOUT ME?
What’s YOUR opinion? Post a comment!
How to Choose Your Style
13 Jan 2011 1 Comment
in style Tags: Design, fashion, Magazines and E-zines
Have you ever sat down and tried to figure out your style?
This article can help you do this in easy steps. Everyone has a style and you can perfect it!
Things You’ll Need:
- Fashion Magazines
- Celebrity Magazines
- Style Magazines
- Catalogs
- Blank Book
- Scissors
- Glue/Tape
- Red Marker
Instructions
Step 1: You have a style. Now you will figure out what that is. It’s very fun to do. Grab a bunch of catalogs, fashion, celebrity, and style magazines.
Step 2: Mark what you like in these magazines. You may be shocked to find that you like many different things.
Step 3: Once you mark what you like, cut ‘em out. Categorize into dressy, work, casual, and odds n’ ends.
Step 4: This is where your blank book comes in. Categorize your book the same way that you did your clippings. Paste them within the categories, one per page.
Step 5: After you have done that, go back and write next to each clipping, why you like it and if you have any of the things to put together the look.
Step 6: Now you have a good idea of what your style is and a book full of outfits as well.
Reasons Why Tattoos Are Becoming Modern Day Fashion Statements
10 Jan 2011 2 Comments
in fashion, style Tags: Art, Tattoo
To understand the current popularity of tattoo art in the US and Europe, it is important to know a little bit about its past.
Tattooing is one of the oldest art forms known to exist. The oldest preserved human skin ever found is decorated with tattoos that were done during life. It is used as a form of expression in the majority of the world’s cultures, and has been used for many purposes throughout history. In the last century in the West, it has been less common than in other parts of the world and in previous times. Recently, there has been a resurgence in its popularity.
During the early twentieth century in the United States, tattoos were difficult and sometimes dangerous to apply. Inks were made of materials that were reactive to sunlight and bodily fluids, and were placed into the skin by bare hands with dull, dirty, and usually re-used needles. During this time, even surgeons often used unwashed hands and equipment, and death from bacterial infection was far more common due to the lack of antibiotic therapy. This made getting a tattoo a risky behavior and getting one became a way to express rebellion or anti-social beliefs. For many years, circus sideshows, hobo camps, and port-of-call navy towns were the only places where tattoos could be obtained. The perception of tattoos as seedy, self-destructive, or rebellious acts became entrenched in the american culture.This enabled many heavily tattooed men and women to make a decent living in sideshows by simply exposing their tattooed skin to shocked strangers.
The invention and growing popularity of the electric tattoo machine changed the way tattoos were applied; a tattoo that would take hours to do by hand became a fifteen-minute process. Tattoo art itself became less crude and rudimentary, and tattoo shops began to open in which the new “sanitary, electric” tattoos were sold from flash sets the artist had drawn and hung on the wall. During the second World War, many american servicemen, notably sailors in the US Navy, came home wearing Japanese tattoos. These were often done in full color, something which had not been done in the US, and inspired many tattoo artists to begin honing their artistic skills. During this time Sailor Jerry was known as an innovator in the field, and his artwork is still nostalgically popular to this day.
After the war, tattoo artists began to communicate with each other more fluently about equipment and technique. Paul Rogers was an early innovator in machinery and technical knowledge. This opened the field to many new artists, and newly-opened supply companies began marketing “learn to tattoo” booklets and offering supplies for sale to a wider public. During the late sixties, tattooist Lyle Tuttle’s work was even featured on the cover of “Rolling Stone” magazine, on the singer Janis Joplin. As the counter-culture grew, so did the popularity of tattoo art.
It is from this era that tattooing’s modern resurgence begins. In 1976 the National Tattoo Association was founded, and became a group which encouraged members to share information with each other. This helped a whole generation of people who had become involved in tattooing; many of whom came from a fine art background. Ed Hardy, Vyvyn Lazonga, and Gil Montie were all working at this time. Montie, working in Hollywood, tattooed many celebrities, including Johhny Depp, prompting a new style trend in L.A.
As the years passed, tattoo art became more refined. Non-reactive and hypoallergenic pigments, more specific techniques in shading, the introduction of one-use needles and disposable equipment, modern hospital-grade disinfectants and surfactants, and more proficiency in draftsmanship all contributed to a shift in the perception of tattoos. As the artwork itself became more refined, tattoos became a style accessory, a status symbol, or a personal artistic or spiritual statement. In the last ten years tattoo conventions have become commonplace; the money to be made by promoters has encouraged many smaller venues to host them. Television shows have also dispelled many doubts and fears in the public’s mind about the safety of the modern tattooing procedure. With modern sterilization methods, disposable equipment, and health and safety training required by law in most states, tattooing has become safer and therefore, less rebellious.
Many people now see tattoos as simply another means of expression; as a vital addition to their personal style. Tattoos have always been used to commemorate the dead, express rank and status, decorate and entice but their current popularity takes away their threat and mute rebellion, and makes them another part of the common currency of artistic expression.
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Bring on the Bling
06 Jan 2011 1 Comment
in accessories, bling, fashion Tags: bling, Crafts, Design, fashion, shopping
Holy moley, we died and went to fashion heaven when we learned that Aldo and Swarowski got together and made a little fashion baby. AKA: this amazing crochet and crystal necklace. Treat yourself to one of these beauties (priced at $180) at your nearest ALDO.
Mini Skirt Trends
06 Jan 2011 3 Comments
in skirts, trends Tags: Clothing, Design, fashion, Skirt
Mini skirt fashion – Hot Summer Trend 2011: Modern generation of girls love mini skirts. That’s a common truth. And we don’t wear mini only when it is trendy, we wear it no matter what is trendy!
So, it’s just pleasant news that mini is a hot trend for the current summer season. Fashion stylist Rachel Zoe says miniskirts are the must-have fashion item of the moment. She also comments on why shorter skirts are good for your figure.
She said:
Mini is the length that’s happening right now. Shorter skirts elongate legs.”
Mini skirts and mini dresses look great but when you dress to go out remember one simple fashion rule: don’t expose too much. If you wear a short skirt make sure you don’t reveal anything else. Otherwise you can overdo!
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