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How be a vintage fashionista in the UK

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:46:44 +0000

There is no better way to be trendy these days than not following fashion sheepishly. All the young London fashionistas know that Vintage clothing is where it’s at. By making sure no one else can own what they do, they are imposing their own original sense of style. There are so many decades to choose from, whether you want to be a sixties doll or a nineties rocker, you know you are getting a little piece of fashion history. But make sure you always wear it with heaps of attitude and that you make it look very modern. You can mix and match with new and old clothes freely. But one thing that will surprise you with vintage is the great quality. This is because techniques and fabrics in the past used to be a lot better than in today’s throwaway fashion trend. A lot of good vintage shops will know how to differentiate between quantity and quality. London, Manchester and Edinburgh are great towns for thrift shopping in the UK, but vintage can be in a lot of charity shops., and of course online. The grungy 90s are making a comeback everywhere, but the colorful 80s are still a firm vintage favourite. With vintage you can be certain you are affirming your own sense of style and you can be proud of your own very personal find. You should look after your vintage pieces with a lot of care, as they could earn more and more value over time. You will notice that their quality is anyway, a lot superior to newly made items as techniques and fabrics were of much higher standards in previous decades. You can collect vintage, and even turn it into a hobby.It can be very fun to go from shop to shop (and in that case, pick an area such as Notting Hill for example, that is full of boutiques), and build a collection.

Ethical shopping is also rooted in second hand shopping. Less waste on the world and less production waste is a great reason to turn to second hand clothes and recycling your own garments. Moreover you can be trendy without breaking the bank, as vintage clothes are often very affordable. Small boutiques with carefully selected garments will rock your world but if you are after something simple, like a pair of high waisted denim shorts, vintage shops chains are available in UK’s biggest towns.

Key fashion trends for Spring and Summer 2010

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:20:23 +0000

Military is one of the key looks for Spring/Summer 2010, but many women feel this is a difficult look to pull off. A lot of the military items in the shops are full of detailing and pockets which all just add extra bulk, especially if you have a fuller figure. However this look can look fantastic on all sizes, with some clever styling. The simplest option is to add some key military style accessories, such as caps or studded belts. There are also some great heeled gladiator sandals around, which give the military feel and add sexiness and height. For those who really want to embrace the military trend and still look great there are some brilliant studded military jackets – look out for ones in dark colours, with low scooped v-shaped necklines and belted waists to make the most of curves.

Another key trend for SS2010 is maxi evening dresses with thigh high splits. This may initially seem a dangerous choice because it exposes a lot of leg, but there are ways to make this trend look great! The key factor is to find a split dress that looks great everywhere else, whether that’s skimming over the tummy area, or highlighting a great cleavage. There are lots of thigh-split dresses around, so there will be one to suit every woman! After that it’s all about making the best of the leg on show – a great pair of heels will add length to the legs, making them appear slimmer. Adding a little bit of fake tan will also give the appearance of slimmer, more streamlined legs. Alternatively, for women who don’t feel brave enough to go bear, they can experiment with some sexy stockings – the extra control they give will give the legs a better silhouette, whilst adding some additional interest!

The Best Hair Straighteners

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:27:28 +0000

In the world of hair care and styling products, the category of hair straighteners alone is a vast one. With a variety of products and brands all offering pretty much the same things. But if you are looking for the best of the best, then look no further than the ghd IV styler.

This is the most advanced styler yet offered by the trusted, and professional used brand ghd. It features a new rounder barrel, which not only gives you the option of straight hair, but curls, waves or flicks as well. You can have peace of mind knowing there is a sleep mode, which turns off the styler if left unattended for 30 minutes. It is also travel ready, having universal voltage to work where ever you go. The temperature is controlled and quicker with it’s unique digital technology. The styler also features ceramic heaters and aluminium plates, for the most smooth, static free shine possible. It is suitable for long hair, preventing damage so often caused by hair styling products.

It is really an all in one product, made only more attractive by a two year guarantee and free delivery within the UK.

Dressing Your Body to Disguise a Tummy

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:38:55 +0000

The tummy is the biggest hurdle for many women that try to find ways to dress while disguising this minor imperfection in the body. Many women are conscious of the tummy as they may have had children or have not had the time to take care and hit the gym as much as they could. Until they are ready to make permanent changes in their lifestyle, there are many things that can be done to disguise the tummy through the clothing choices that are made.

Accent the thinnest part of the body. For many women, this is the waist and using a high waisted belt placed around this area does wonders to disguise a tummy, though you may think that it would not.

Choose supportive undergarments like spanx to act as the foundation for the clothing. These have the ability to pull everything in and to create a smooth appearance under the clothes. There are many designers who do not let models go without these wonderful additions to the wardrobe as they can create the best appearance that will sell the clothes.

Details within the clothing such as rucching can provide support within the clothing choice and pull everything in. Details and styles such as an empire waistline can also help to reduce the appearance of a little bit of a tummy.