Monthly Archives: October 2011

Fashion Radar: Christmas Party Dresses

October 28, 2011   Fashion Checker   No comments

In less than two months, Christmas will be here. Hence, as early as now, shopping for gifts, accessories and party dresses is a big must. Parties are probably around the corner so it’s about time to prep up and feel the happy vibes of the holiday season.

There would be probably when attending parties but nothing can beat your dramatic entrance when you’re sporting plunging necklines, halter tops or sexy minis. Find a dress that will highlight assets and will make you more comfortable.

Consider these fashionable designs:

1. Bustle in Little Black Dress
Thinking about strapless black minis? Go for a change and choose the one with bustle to accentuate your hips. Belts and bustle above the waist are attractive and can highlight your gorgeous body.

2. Layered Clothing
Be creative and do the usual mix-and-match again. Cocktail dresses, body-fitted vest, hang-in tees and more! Stylish layers can make your party dress cool and unique. This style is also ideal to petite bodies since it gives the illusion of size. Layering can also spice up formal dresses.

3. Shimmering Glow
Detailed dresses look amazing with sparkles and sequins. You don’t have to attach precious metals on your dress to achieve that effect. Sequined dresses can be find easily at the boutiques and online store. You can also go for silve or gold buttons because they are also shiny and sparkling when the lights hit them. Metallic outfits work best during evening parties. They are perfect clubwear!

4. Laces, Frills and Ribbons
These designs really symbolize the Christmas season. Act as if you’re an unwrapped gift! Florals and knitted tops will look good in bubble skirt. See-through dresses can score you numerous Christmas dates!

Christmas Party Dress - Curly, Flowery Dress Strap

Christmas Party Dress - Curly, Flowery Dress Strap

5. Bright Fabric

Christmas is not always red and white. And black is not the only sexy color. Bright colors are eye-catching and can make you shine onstage or at the dance floor. Go for neon! Contrasting hues are also perfect attention-grabber!

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Fashionable Underwear

October 18, 2011   Fashion Checker   5 Comments

Who says being fashionable is only shown through outer garments? Well, believe it or not, fashionable undergarments are also popular!

Men and women have different preferences when it comes to underwear. While women love frills and laces, men go for plain and simple designs. Women also pay much more attention to the details of their clothing. For example, they will rather go for double strapped and lacy bras than the traditional pale-colour brassiere. They are also easily attracted to laces, buttons, ribbons and other embellishments. Many women also love collecting underwear of different styles and colours just for variety.

Fashionable Bra

Fashionably sexy!

When women dress up, they always consider their underwear. Sometimes choices are affected by mood and situation. If a woman is on a date, she would rather go for sexy lingerie but when hitting the beach, expect a showy swimwear instead. Then during the usual girls night out, women will prefer to wear something fashionable yet comfortable under their clothes. What others may not see, they certainly feel. So expect girls to go for soft and body-hugging outfits.

When choosing underwear, the designs alone will not be enough. You must consider the fabric and size. Some designs may be attractive but the itch it will cause you may not be worth it. Remember that your underwear has first contact with your skin so it is better to invest in cotton. Polyamide and satin are also ideal.

If you feel like going for prints, dots, or abstracts, just go with the flow. If you’re feeling naughty and would like to try something new, just go ahead and feel the excitement!

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Learning the Basics: 6 Fashion Rules

October 15, 2011   Fashion Checker   No comments

Being stylish and fashionable is easy to achieve as long as you stick to this rules:

1. Learn how to blend.
By blending in, it mean that the rest of your clothing picks up one of the colors or patter from other pieces of clothing you are wearing. Printed skirs and dotted tops are not that difficult to pair with nice accessories.

2. Make a statement.
Always have something to catch the spotlight on you. Be it a fashionable handbag or killer shoes, make sure to carry it really well.

3. Know when to mellow down.
When you have eye-grabbing accessory, complement is with understated items. Avoid fashion conflict among your clothes and accessories.

4. Mix and match.
Be creative! Don’t get overdressed by having exaggerated earrings and bulky necklace. Try matching your frilly skirt with a classic shirt.

5. Go monochrome.
Monochromatic get up is in! Combine shares and tones that belong to one pallete from head to toe. You may go for neutrals and earth colors, too.

6. Experiment a bit and trust your instinct.
Have a touch of fashion by pairing something edgy with something feminine. A leather vest, floral dress and neon wedges will score you full points.

 

Fashionable Clothes and Accessories

Trendy Dresses from Lily Pulitzer Shop

Image source: lilypulitzer.com

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Fashionable Stars at Esquire Ball

October 06, 2011   Fashion Checker   6 Comments

Celebrity news becomes more interesting when it features hot bodies and pretty faces. Tonight’s Esquire Ball created an online buzz and celebrity photos keep circulating over Twitter and Facebook.

Here are some of them, grabbed from TwitPics (so bear with the image quality):

Anne Curtis at Esquire Ball

Fabulous Anne Curtis: Fresh and Fierce

Just look at her super revealing gown! So sexy and classy! A real head-turner! Thanks to Rajo Laurel. And here’s another one from Rajo Laurel’s collection:

Esquire Ball Divine Lee

Mesmerizing Divine Lee

Esquire Ball Angel Locsin

Simpy Elegant - Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin in Martin Bautista’s beautiful creation is so pretty!

Esquire Ball Maxene Magalona

Cutesy Maxene Magalona

Maxene Magalona exudes hotness in Veejay Floresca’s design.

Esquire Ball Ruffa Gutierrez

Lovi Poe, Miriam Quiambao, Ruffa Gutierrez and Bea Alonzo

And just look at those gorgeous ladies! Their stunning gowns are really eye-catching!

Well, as Raymond Gutierrez defines it, Esquire Ball is like prom night, only sluttier. Yeah, sexier!

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Hot Styles: Open-Toe Sandals and Pumps

October 05, 2011   Fashion Checker   1 Comment

Women tend to be very particular when it comes to what they wear especially when it comes to footwear. They are not satisfied with just buying anything that they come across. They want to make sure that they are spending their money for something that is really worth it and long-lasting.

Women wear a variety of shoes depending on their plans for a day or if there is a particular occasion or event that they will be attending. Brand, design, the materials used, the heels are but a few factors that they consider when shopping around for footwear. As of recent, open-toe sandals have been catching the attention of women. From the simple and classical Mary Jane sandals comes a new batch of edgier styles which incorporates the idea of romance, dreaminess and whim.

Mary Jane’s Type Z Gypsy is one of the most popular footwear that ladies choose to wear. It has trimmed laces with some designed with ribbons and bow ties. Some models are also trimmed with ruffles and pleats. Not only can it emphasize a girl’s neatly polished toes but it is comfortable to the feet. Various designs are available for girls to enjoy such as Broadway Sizzle Shoes and silver glitter accompanied by a metallic bow. Another one is the funky leopard-printed pump! Of course accompanying it with the right clothing can make a lady more beautiful.

Mary Jane Pump

Women these days have grown more conscious of what they wear and what style applies to them and it is no different when it comes to picking the right footwear for them.

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Get Inspiration from Mary Jane Pumps

October 02, 2011   Fashion Checker   No comments

Footwear changes from season to season and you can cop some ideas from popular celebrities and well-known fashion sites. Let’s focus on the trendy pumps before this year ends.

Women usually invest on stylistic, unique and timeless footwear. With the fast changes in the shoes trend, you should not make a big fuss out of it. Fashion repeats itself. You may even keep your old pumps and wear it again when the season for pumps is revived. That’s how easy it is. You can also redesign your pumps with detachable frills and other embellishment. Buttons and laces are good add-ons to any shoes. Get inspiration from Mary Jane Pumps! There are just so many styles to choose from. Feel like time-traveling? Go for retro-inspired printed wedges or classic pumps. Mary Jane knee-high boots are also available and in high-demand. Catch some classy designs from your favorite boutiques and nearby malls.

Brightly-colored wedge pumps are more popular to younger age group. It simply projects how playful the teens are. But women of all ages can try mixing and matching up their outfit with attractive shoes. Poppy red satin styles, chic gold-tone metal, neon stripes and a lot more are really worth-wearing! Being gorgeous has never been this easy with feminine shoes.

If you are not fan of 2-5 inches-high, try patent low wedge pumps. Cork wedge pump are sometimes more preferred than sky-high heels. Adventurous designs feature leopard and zebra prints, floral and abstract prints, classic prints and more. There are also wedges in circular cut. This make the platform simpler than usual with basic colors such as silver, black, brown and white. Funky and cools shoes are easy to find! What more, the black tarmatic wedge can fit in for formal and special occasions.

Mary Jane Black Pump

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