Harem Pants – Spring 2009 Trends
I know it’s hard to think about the summer when it’s this cold, but I’m trying to stay positive by looking to future trends. The penchant for harem pants has been hanging around in the wings of fashion for a while appearing on the catwalk at Balmain and YSL for Autumn/Winter ‘08 but looks likely to be even bigger in the Spring.
The Aladdin style trousers have already been worn by Naomi Campbell but are soon to be available in brighter shades. They were spotted on the Spring ‘09 catwalk at Alexander McQueen (left), Betsey Johnson (right) and Chloe (center) to name but a few.
The trend has now hit the High Street with great options available for under £50. It’s best to choose a slightly cropped pair as they will be more flattering and team with a tight fitting top or crop top if you’re feeling brave. This exaggerates the volume and balances the shape slightly. See below for some examples available now.
High School Musical 3 Japan Premiere – Vanessa Hudgens
After being a big fan of Vanessa Hudgens for a long time, I was very disappointed with her style last year, as it was very inconsistent.
At that High School Musical 3: Senior Year Japan premiere yesterday, she restored my faith by looking stunning wearing a rose coloured Moschino Fall 2001 mini dress covered with flowers.
The colour and style of the dress were incredible flattering on her. It was so refreshing from the darker colours she was wearing last year.
She accessorized with Jimmy Choo peep toe heels, which matched her gorgeous dress, a large chunky ring, and teardrop earrings.
Her locks were styled in a messy updo, with her bangs framing her face.
Whilst she looked stunning Zac Efron, on the other hand, is in desperate need of a hair cut.
Spring 2009 Jewelry Trends
Spring 2009 is in the air.
So for all of you who are extremely busy with your own home jewellery businesses I thought some hints on the key trends might be helpful.
As always we must begin with color. There are three important color stories for the season.
The first is black and white.
The new take for this graphic combo is floral. Pretty all over large flowers. What’s really fresh for black and white is taking it in a less slick direction and adding a more textural attitude.
I believe using fabric wrapped beads, printed ceramic, and glass beads from India that are imperfect is a great way to achieve a crisp but natural look for this palette.
Coral and yellow is the warm palette this spring/summer. Look to the continent of India for inspiration.
Use patterned beaded and etched metals to complement your colors. Antique finished on metal, and rose gold platings can really make this theme a bit more directional.
Make up Trends for Spring/Summer 2009
Each season designers create something new for us to make our looks fresher. Despite the fact springtime beauty is still months away, the beauty trends from the runway have already started to make their way into stores.
This time the trends are very feminine!
Gone are the heavy eyebrows and the scarlet lips. The hottest makeup trends for Spring/Summer 2009 involve extremely long false eyelashes, flawless foundation, soft, smokey eyes and very light and very natural lips.
Your Eyes
No thick, heavy eyebrows anymore. Eyebrows for spring are much softer and more natural. Beauty experts even recommend letting brows grow out and then only trimming the unruly hair, sweeping the rest naturally toward the temple.
Eyelashes should be as long and luscious as possible no matter whether they are real or false.
Fashion tips: choosing the right cocktail dress for your figure
While you can’t go wrong with the quintessential little black dress, you can make the most of your attributes by selecting a cocktail to enhance your figure, detracting the eye from your weak spots, and drawing attention to your assets.
You can even use jewelry to draw the eye to the neckline and away from the body entirely. Follow along with our tips for selecting the perfect cocktail dress, regardless of your shape or size. When you’re dressed to kill and you know it, you’re free to relax and enjoy the occasion, spend time making merry with friends rather than wasting energy wondering how you look.
Body Shapes
Determine your body shape, and select colors and styles to suit your general shape and flatter your figure. Then experiment with the tips for each body shape until you find your best look.
Pear
Attributes include a slender and often elongated torso, small bust, with hips and thighs proportionally larger than the torso and waist.
Toss the tight straight skirt in favor of an a-line skirt or empire waistline to de-emphasize the lower half of your body. Add padded shoulders to balance the top and bottom. Select a two-toned dress with the lighter or brighter color above the waist and the darker tone below the waist.
Hour Glass
Attributes include a small bone structure and waistline with bust and hips proportionally larger than the waist: in a word, voluptuous.
De-emphasize your voluptuous, abundant curves by shedding tight-fitting clothing in favor of clothing with a looser, smoother fit. Monotone colors work best by providing a sense of continuity from head to toe. Draw as much attention away from your bust and hips as possible by accessorizing with jewelry high on the neckline. If your clothing is monotone, you can wear flashier earrings as well, which draws attention to the face and away from the body.
Wear sleeves to cover the largest part of the arm. If your lower arms are shapely, you can wear 3/4 sleeves.
Bag trends for Spring/Summer 2009
With the huge influence of recession many designers have focused their attention on accessories rather than garments. Jewelry, shoes, handbags of this season are very unusual and bright.
Besides, they are present everywhere, in every single collection, worn with pride and an elegant air by all the top models on the catwalk.
The handbag is no longer considered by designers as a mere accessory that can be included or may be ignored. It has become a fundamental element of a woman’s look. Its mission is not limited to practicality; it is chic and complements a woman’s personality and style.
Trends of this season very much, from highly practical huge totes to tiny eccentric clutches for evening wear. Every woman of fashion will be able to find something that suits her style and taste.
Wide, very comfortable bags in all colors imaginable – beige, white, black, metallic, gold, violet, orange, green, blue, etc. – will be extremely popular this season.
S/S 2009 fashion trends: 1980’s style
This season, the 80s have been the inspitational decade. We’re talking aviator sunnies, Blondie and Bowie, bright colours and statement pieces, not to mention loads of leggings and jumpsuits, obviously!
Body Con Dresses
Your going out wardrobe isn’t complete without a body con dress.
Polka Dots
Polka dots are this season’s must have print.
Colour Block
Colour blocks were everywhere on the catwalks this season.
Jumpsuits
Embrace the 80s with a jumpsuit.
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Valentine’s Liquid Case is pretty in pink
These days most girls are bored of receiving candy and flowers for Valentine’s Day. It’s the age of technology and we expect the guys to keep up with that! That’s why you might appreciate Element Case’s Limited Edition Valentine’s Liquid Case that fits the classic iPhone and iPhone 3G. Of course, it comes in pink (you gotta give some room for romance). Your phone will be protected from all sides with this tough case. You will have access to all ports however. The case comes with flip lids that protect the screen when not in use. Also, it is good for people who like playing games on the phone as there is a little extra room to hold on.
Nancy Ogami is the designer behind this beauty. There will be a 100 of these custom back painted pearlescent pink cases each numbered and is customized with “your message or name” engraved on both the gray lid and the translucent flip lid. If you want to order one make sure you do it by February 10 the latest. The case comes with a price tag of $119.
