“Holiday Cocktail Dresses”Holiday season is fast approaching, which means it is time for holiday parties, office parties and charity events.  As all women know, this means the search for cocktail dresses is going to begin.  It is always difficult to find something that will be unique but still versatile, because if you are anything like me you have to find cocktail dresses that are not only appropriate for office functions, but still fun and sexy enough for friendly get togethers.

There are many options when it comes to holiday cocktail dresses.  One can purchase relatively inexpensive dresses from department stores and other mall stores, especially during big sales or markdown periods.  Other places to find cocktail dresses include specialty dress stores or bridal salons, which offer more customer service and a different selection than standard stores, but it all comes at a price.  Dresses from these stores generally will be more expensive, but again if you can catch a sale you can get a deal.  If you are really looking for a different outfit, though, this type of store will be the place to go.  However, you can also find higher end holiday cocktail dresses at some department stores, and these dresses will be well made and somewhat rarer due to their cost if you are willing to spend the money.

One of the best solutions for a versatile dress is a simple black wrap dress.  While they look plain on the hanger, if they are worn with dressy accessories they can look fantastic and classy.  Wear more conservative jewelry for those office functions, but wear more trendy and daring accessories for those friendly parties.  This type of dress can generally be found for a relatively inexpensive price, but they can be worn for years to come to just about any function you can think of.

If you want to be more daring, go for glitz and glamor.  Which is very in for winter 2007 and 2008 Holiday Parties. Shiny shimmery, or sequin dresses are very in for  holiday Cocktail dresses this season.

Some are available in strapless, spaghetti strap and even long sleeved styles, so you are surely going to be able to find something that suits both your needs and personality. Other cocktail dresses can be dressed  up with a silk or beaded top and great jewelry and you will fit right in.  There really are no rules when it comes to evening wear, so if you feel comfortable in an outfit and feel it reflects you, go for it!  It isn’t taboo any more to wear pants, either, if that more suits your style.

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“Faux Fur Coats”

Many people are ethically opposed to wearing animal fur but still want to enjoy the look and feel of fur. The next best thing to real fur is the faux fur coat, faux meaning fake in the French language. Some customers want the garments to look as real as possible whilst others actually want it to look like imitation fur. They don’t want to be accused of wearing animal fur when they are not. It has been known for anti-fur protesters to throw paint over fur clothes. This type of faux item is possibly the only one where looking fake is encouraged. We will see many faux fur items this winter 2007 and 2008 season since fur is a very popular winter fashion trend for this season.

The quality of faux varies, according to the materials used, whether they are hand finished and the cost involved. The faux fur coat and other clothes are usually made from a blend of acrylic and polyester or acrylic alone. Some manufacturers use a high quality acrylic, which gives a softer feel, with a more realistic looking pile. In addition to full length and three quarter length coats, there are fake jackets, wraps, stoles, capes, shrugs and boleros. Hats, scarves and muffs are also popular. It’s not just for the ladies either; there is also a range for men and children.

Some items are specially made for the wedding market. Brides who are anti-fur still want to look a million dollars and a winter wedding is a great excuse to wrap a white bolero around the wedding dress. There is a sexy wear range too, notable for the use of a lot of pink fur! Eyeshades are also available, in ocelot or zebra prints.

There are many actresses and fashion models today that make a stand against animal fur and who also want to promote the use of the faux fur coat. One such celebrity is English actress Liz Hurley who has posed for photographs, wearing an attractive artificial mink stole.

There is a great deal of variety in styles and color when it comes to the faux fur coat and other fake clothing. Real animal furs are replicated to resemble leopard, mink, husky, African cheetah, fox, chinchilla and silver fox. Colors include the classic white, beige or gray or the more adventurous red and pink.

The only negative element for animal lovers is the fact that some real fur items are being sold under the pretence of being fake. Some imports from China have turned out to be skins taken from dogs and cats. This practice must be nipped in the bud for the continuing success of the faux fur coat industry.

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At Image and Style News we choose one celebrity personal fashion style that stands out among many. This week’s that star is Amerie. Many don’t quite know about the sexy R&B singer, but her sultry voice, smashing hits, and stylish clothing is sure to get her noticed.

Amerie’s style is kept very trendy, she can be seen wearing all of the latest styles, and especially loves dressing up and going out with a cute pair of stiletto’s. Amerie also loves to play around with trendy jewelry pieces and accessories that can really add some spice to her outfits.

Pictures of Amerie’s Fashion Styles

Steal Amerie’s Style

Amerie loves playing dress up in short cute dresses, and float lacey tops.

Lauren Jeans Co. Cap-Sleeve Lace Top

A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Metallic Trapeze Dress
Amerie can’t be seen without her fun girly heels.

Carlos by Carlos Santana Envy Pump Women’s Shoes

Amerie Loves to wear fun accessories to add something exotic to her outfit.

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Downtown Diva Jet Layered Necklace

Gold Twist Bangle Bracelets

Chunky Nugget Flex Bracelet

Studio 54 Layered Gemstone Necklace

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“Fall 2007 Designer Handbags for 2007″

If there’s one thing woman love is designer handbags, and we only want the very best. Find out what’s hot in designer handbags for fall and winter 2007 and 2008. As many women know we can’t live without our handbags. We carry them everywhere, But enough about that we’ll talk more later… So what are the best trends for handbags this year fall 2007 season and winter of 2008? well here they are….

The Clutch Handbag

One thing can be said this season and for winter that the clutch is bigger than never before , and I mean that literally. Over the past few season we have seen that clutch grow and women and celebrities especially like their clutches bigger than ever. They carry them around like babies sitting in their arms. The clutch can be such a cute accessory, simply put if you’re on a nice date, or a night at the club, it can become quite a sexy symbol of womanhood. Many handbag designers are beginning to put handles on the sides on and the tops of clutch bags just to give women a better grip on their purses. So if you’re afraid of losing the clutch you can look into these types of handbags. Handles on clutches will be big for not only winter, but for spring of 2008.

Chain Bags

These sexy bags are great for fall and winter and they can easily become your everyday handbag. They are simply bags that feature gold chains anywhere on the bag. People are loving this trend I’m not quite sure why but my guess is celebrities. Anyway if you want to have a gold chain feature on your purse, but you don’t have the money take the easy way out. You can put one on their yourself. You can find many gold chains at your local fabric or craft store and simply add the cute and sexy gold chain anywhere you want on your bag, and boom you’re in style.

Patent Leather Bags

Designers are loving patent leather bags this season, especially black colors. They are pretty appealing and can quicly become your favorite bag. You can find them in all shapes and sizes .

Quilted Handbags

Bags that feature the beautiful quilted prints can be found anywhere on your handbag this season and next’s and you will be the lady in style.

Snake Skin and Crocodile Handbags(snake on left, croc on right)

To very popular looks of fabric that will be used for Fall, Winter and I believe will even carry over to spring of 2008. If you don’t believe in killing animals or if you don’t have to money to purchase the real thing, be sure to purchase a a bag that looks like it was made with from these animals.

Shades Of Gray

Handbags that are any shades of gray or color of gray are also a very popular choices for fall and the winter season. Silver is also a hot color for these two season as well.

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2. Handbags with Studs

3. Hardware Accents

 

4. Purple and Royal Colors

 

5. Satchels

 

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“October Fashion Tips”

There are so many current fashion trends of fall 2007. So many different styles and new trends that are coming back from the seasons of the past. Which is why many people might not even understand or remember how to wear some of fall’s most current fashion trends for fall 2007. So for October fashion tips we’re going to discuss some looks that are popular for fashion fall 2007, and how to wear them the proper way.

Wide Leg Trousers or Wide leg jeans can really be a super sexy style if you know how to wear them the right way. The problem is many women don’t. Wide leg trousers are very popular for fall 2007 so make sure you are wearing them the right way.

Here are a couple of fashion tips for wearing wide leg trousers or wide leg jeans.

• Always keep them long, they can look pretty clown like if they are too short, so make sure they aren’t flooding. The bottom of your pants should always cover almost your entire shoe. Remember they can flood when you sit down so make sure they are long.
• For a more structured pair of wide leg trousers opt for one with cuffed hems. They will add more style to your entire look.
• If you’re top is fitted with a pair of wide leg pants make sure that it stays tucked in to even out the balance of your pants. This will create very sexy lines and silhouette throughout your clothing.
• Try wearing either a baby doll or trapeze top with your jeans. Have fun with your style mix it up and wear them the right way. Just make sure your look doesn’t look like you’re sleeping in pajamas all day.

Looks with wide leg jeans and trousers

High Waited Jeans are another hot and sexy trend for fall 2007. They can add such amazing lift to your bottom if you wear them correctly. So talk about a women’s best friend being a simple pair of jeans.

Fashion tips for wearing High Waisted Jeans

• When you’re wear high waisted jeans always try to wear heels instead of flats. With heels you will instantly receive a leaner look and get supermodel height.
• To balance how toe highness of your pants try to wear a turtle neck or a a shirt with a high neckline. The higher your pants the higher your neckline should be. A high blouse will lengthen your torso.
• When shopping for high waisted jeans shop for your actual waist size. You can find this by measuring an inch beneath your ribcage instead of around your hips.

Looks of High Waited Jeans

Ankle Boots can add such a sexy accessory to any outfit, but only if you are wearing them correctly. So many women have no clue how to wear ankle boots. They’ll walk out the house wearing their skinny jeans and ankle boots thinking they are the flyest thing around. Little do they know they are wearing them incorrectly.

Fashion Tips for wearing Ankle Boots

• The only true way to wear ankle boots is with a skirt. Your skirt can be short, or long, but the shorter the better. The reason why it’s not a good idea to wear ankle boots with jeans or super long skirts is because you’re taking away from the silhouette of the shoe. With ankle boots you want to show them off otherwise why would you be wearing them.
• With Ankle boots are best worn with sheer tights or black opaque tights. Remember you don’t want to distract from the shoe you want to show it off.
• You can also wear them with shorts or leggings but make sure that the leggings don’t distract from the shoe.

Looks with Ankle Boots

How to make any outfit come alive with accessories.

• Remeber that you can always accessorize your accessories. It can actually become a fun game. Take a simple everyday purse or even a special occasion purse and attach a brooch to it. This can instantly create one of a kind designs, and the best part is you can always switch the brooch to match your mood or the outfit you’re wearing.

• If you really want to make your outfit pop or stand out you can do with through foot wear. To add more sparkle or shine take menswear inspired shoes and add them to your outfit for eye popping fashion.

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“Homecoming Dresses”

The best way to determine which Homecoming dresses are in style in the current moment is by looking at the latest award shows. By looking at the latest fashion shows you can see what celebrities are wearing, and in general celebrities are kept up to date on the latest fashions by designers. Most often Fashion designers will give them clothing to wear for free so that they can show the public their clothing and designs. Which is why celebrities always look their best at award shows.

Lets take a look at some current trends that will be popular for homecoming dresses this year. The two most current award shows include the Emmy Awards and the Mtv Music Awards. If you’re looking for more of a formal dress pay attention to the Emmy awards styles, and if you want more of a cocktail, party dress pay attention to Mtv.

Emmy Awards (FOR MORE PICTURES OF EMMY AWARD DRESSES CLICK HERE)

Red Dresses- The most popular color or the night featured red satin dresses.

Strapless -Many of the stars a the Emmy’s were seen in strapless gowns.

Mermaid Gowns- The last popular trend was mermaid gowns. Which is a gown that is tightly fitted until it reaches the bottom of the dress.

All of these style dresses will make very nice homecoming dresses, so keep all of these styles in mind when you are buying a dress for homecoming this year.

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Satin Dresses-many of the celebrities that night were seen wearing stain dresses.

Corset Fitted Dresses-The biggest trend of the night included very tightly fitted Corset dresses.

Mermaid Style Dresses-once again another style that was popular on the red carpet was Mermaid Style Dresses.

Make sure that for homecoming dresses this year you pay very close attention to these style of dresses when you are choosing a gown. Most of these styles are sneak peaks into prom season, but there will be other award shows so when choosing a prom dress make sure you pay close attention to those styles as well. Good Luck, and I hope you find the prefect Homecoming Dress for you. If you need help with a hairstyle don’t forget to read Homecoming Hairstyles.

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“Fall 2007 Fashion”

Looking for more Fall 2007 Fashion trends. Fall is one ofthe best times to purchase new and exciting clothing, so make sure that you are carrying all of this seasons hottest trends for 2007. Plus don’t forget your fall 2007 makeup trends. Learn more about this seasons hottest beauty and fashion tips.

1.Bold Brows
I talked a little about this in the fall 2007 makeup trends, but I justed wanted to say a little more. Bold brows are simply thick bows, meaning the penciled in, very thin brows are not longer sexy. Right now makeup overall is all about looking natural and light, so with that brows are standing out more. So ladies when it comes to brows this season remember that less is more when it comes to tweezing. if you have thin brows you can always fill them in, but don’t over do it. To learn how to fill in your brows click here.
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2. High Drama Eyelashes

Big Dramatic Lashes are big this fall 2007 season. To add more volume to your lashes play them with with fake lashes, or try a curler. To get the best results with curler try boosting the curl by blasting it with a few seconds with hot air from your hair dryer before using. Then dot a black pencil along your lash lines to get spare spaces. Lastly take your mascara and avoid clumps by wiping the wand with a tissue to remove excess color.

3. Reverse French Manicure

This season’s hottest manicure involves the reverse of the usually French Manicure.
Instead of the typical pink nail, it’s replaced with a black color with the tips being white. Make sure if you are trying this style that you don’t put too much white on the tip, this can create a domino effect in the nail.

3. Nature Inspired Necklaces

Necklaces that feature nature are a great choice for fall. Everyone is going green right now so nature is very important to our culture. So why not wear jewelery showcasing that. Other great necklaces include animals like owl’s and turtles. Make your necklace stand out more by wearing solid colors.

5White HangBags

White Handbags works great with this season’s earth tone colors of fall. Make sure that your bag is a heavy material such as leather, and not a softer lighter fabric like you would have for summer.

6. Long Gloves

One trend that I have been waiting to come back around. Long gloves will give your arms a leaner appearance and you can wear and style them with jeans, short sleeve shirt, a black dress, or a sleeveless shirt. They look great in satin and in leather.

7. Floaty Blouse

Floaty style blouses are very feminine and girly. If you have a stomach you can hide it with a wider style floaty blouse, and if you want to draw attention to your face then choose details that are around the neck. This is great if you want someone to notice your pretty face.

8. Lingerie(romper)

Ladies if you’re looking for exotic lingerie for this fall then try a romper. Its comfortable and it allows you to be sexy at the same time.

9. Snood Style Hats

40’s style as we know are very hot for fall 2007 . Snood hats are very feminine, and they keep your head nice and warm for fall. If you’re having a bad hair day you can still look stylish if you choose to wear this hat throughout the day. With these style hats don’t overdue it with accessories. Keep it simple.

10. Belted Coats

Belted style coats are a great look for fall and winter 2007/2008. The belted coat emphasis the waist which is a great trend for fall . Its makes you look polished, feminine and well put together.

11. Stacked Shoe with Wooden Heel

Stacked Heels are very in this season. That great platform will look wonderful with your wide leg style pants becuase of that extra added height.

12. Sweater Dress

Here are three different ways in which you can wear this trend for fall. If you have a tiny waist emphasis it with a wide or large belt. If you want to wear it with high boots make sure you leave enough room to show off your legs in between. You can wear it over jeans, leggings or tights.

13. Leather Cuff Bracelets

Looking for a bit of an edge this fall 2007? Leather style cuffs are great accessories that will give you just a hint of a wild side.

14. Colored Jeans

Are one of this seasons biggest trends. If you’re into skinny jeans stay away from bright colors. Wide leg pants look good with color as well as the boot cut. To make your colors pop even more pair them with black, white, or another solid color.

15. Ankle Bootie Boots

Ankle style bootie boots are this season biggest biggest trend. So if you haven’t purchase any yet, then go to the store right now. The best way to wear this style boot is with very sheer opaque tights, and skirts. I don’t care what anyone is saying never pair them with skinny jeans or straight legs. This only looks tacky, tights will showcase the shape of the heel and the style of the shoe better. Never wear them with solid color tights.

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“2007 EMMY AWARDS BEST AND WORST DRESSED”

Did you miss the red carpet and you’re wondering who looked their best, and their worst this year at the 2007 Emmy Awards? Who was seen wearing the hottest fashion for fall 2007, and the hottest 2007 hairstyles? Celebrities always look their best but sometimes their hairstyles, their personal stylists and makeup artist don’t work together to create the perfect appearance for their clients, and when this happens the celebrity ends up looking a mess. Check out who hit the jack pot, and who looked a mess.

Best Dressed For Emmy’s 2007

Katherine Heigl

She looked amazing in this all white gown who by the way picked out the dress herself. You have to admire an actress who can be her own personal stylist and do a great job doing so. Katherine’s hair also looked flawless as her 40’s style waves rock back gently in a bun. Which is a very hot prom up do for 2007 and 2008 hairstyles. 40’s style waves itself are very hot for fall 2007. Her elegant red lipstick were the perfect pair to match her overall look for the Emmy’s. She truly looks beautiful.

What was the most popular trend of the night red dresses, these stars looked amazing in their dresses.

Heidi Klum

Ali Larter

Mary-Louise Parker

Although her dress was so beautiful, her hair stylist needed to work a little harder on her hairstyle.

Worst Dressed

These Celebrity’s personal stylist needed to be shot for their appearance.

Hayden Panettiere

her hair and makeup looked flawless, but the just legal Hayden’s dressed looked as if two people could fit underneath.

Vanessa Williams

This Ugly Betty Star showed up in one of the ugliest dressed of the night. I would hate to think about all the birds that had to die to put together this ensemble.

“2007 MTV’S MUSIC AWARDS Fashion”

The world of celebrities and fashion go hand and hand.With their personal fashion stylist, hairstylist, and makeup artists they should always look their best, but not everyone can pull off their looks. Here are the Best and Worst dressed fashions that were seen at the 2007 MTV MUSIC AWARDS.

TRENDS FOR FALL DRESSES FOR HOMECOMING OR FOR COCKTAIL DRESS

The repeated trend that was seen all over the red carpet at the MTV MUSIC AWARDS this year was tight, and fitted dressed with corset fitted features for the top of their dresses. So if you’re looking for a “dress this fall for homecoming” or a cute cocktail dress make sure that you take a look at some of this years tight corset satin fitted dresses, or satin fitted dresses.

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Best Dressed

Rhianna

Rhianna looked beautiful at the award’s as always. with her new smash single SHUT UP AND DRIVE, she rocked the house with not only her music but her fashion as well. Her hair of course looked amazing with her concave bob, ( which is a “very popular hairstyles for fall 2007“) that featured white highlights on black which was a perfect match for her features. Her dress was an amazing hot pink satin that was fitted perfectly to her body. Her Makeup also featured soft naturally colors that made her skin look radiant. I didn’t talk much about this for “fall makeup trends“, but natural colors are always a great look for “fall“.

Worst Dressed

Lil Mama

Featured wearing an assemble that made her look like little Bo Peep including a pacifier in her mouth . The dress featured baby purple and pink and generally a dress that should never be worn by anyone. Although her dress was generally a mess , her hair looked outstanding . “Cute Bangs and long layers of straight hair”, which as we know is a great “hairstyle for fall 2007″. Which we really couldn’t see since her hair was covered with a ruffled hood. Take a look at her shoes, and now the socks. Need is say more?

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“Fall 2007 Fashion Trends“

5. Lace/Silk/ Origami- can be seen in accents of outfits, tops, dresses, skirts and blouses.

6. Highwaisted Jeans/ Wide Leg Jeans / Bootcut- All popular style of jeans for the fall.

7. Big Clutch Purses/ Chain and Pearl Necklaces/ Ankle Boots- The hottest accessories for the fall.

8. Swing Coats/ Swing Dresses- The Fly away styles are very hot this fall.

9. 40’s Glam / Silver Purses- 40’s Hollywood style looks , dresses, makeup and hairstyles, are all in this fall. Different colors of beautiful silver purses are back .

10. Spandex Sweaters/ Leggings -this is a great look for fall, paired over some tight leggings in all different styles. If you’re brave enough to rock this 80’s look, which everyone will be seen in this fall, try some shoulder pads. Since they are also making a come back.

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“Fall 2007 Fashion”

“Looking for the hottest fashion trends for the fall?” There are so many choices and different looks that were rocked in New York for the fall fashion show. Here are the hottest trends that designers were seen using, that will complete your hot new look for the “fall 2007 fashion year”. Then take a look to “Fall Hairstyles”, and “Fall Makeup Trends for 2007″.

2. Pencil Skirt/ Skinny Jeans- A very hot look for the fall, the thin silhouette is sure to catch anyone’s eye.

3. Fur- extremely popular for this fall, Was seen countless number of times thought the runway. Can be worn in boots, dresses, and coats.

4. Monochromatic Colors / Mens Wear - Outfits and suits seen in gray, black, white, black, and brown. Dressing with a man’s style is great for this fall. Looks featuring vests, man’s trousers, trouser jeans, and power suits.

 

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“Fashion Magazines”

Most women have some degree of interest in fashion, from just wanting to stay “modern”, if not quite up to date, to those of us with more than a passing fancy, wanting to know what the latest must have items are. If you’re one with a passion for fashion, fashion magazines offer a world of window shopping right from a cozy chair at home. If it’s a rainy day, so much the better!

Some people – un-fashionistas – complain that there are too many ads in fashion magazines. However, those of us who are into fashion, want to buy or at least see what these ads are selling. Therefore, to the fashion-conscious person, ads become content! Some of these ads have pull-apart pages revealing a whiff of the latest designer fragrances, while others contain tiny tubes of lotion. Now who wouldn’t enjoy an ad like that? Ads for designer clothing can provide little mini fantasy vacations, allowing you to imagine wearing that to the beach while vacationing in Greece.

Fashion magazines do show what’s on the cutting edge of fashion, and if you can’t quite afford to buy these originals, at least you know the style will be coming down the line to a regular department store soon.

If you study fashion magazines, you begin to get a sense of how trends work. For example, in the latest issue you see that silk scarves are everywhere, used as fashion accessories tied about the neck, as belts and headbands. All you need to do to get a jump on this trend is stock up on scarves, finding your own imaginative way to make a fashion statement.

You’ll also find interesting features in fashion magazines, such as interviews with celebrities, articles on the latest hair styling products and hair styles. Make up is another popular topic. Lipstick colors change by the season, as do eye shadows, as manufacturers vie with one another to produce color combinations suited to the newest clothing colors.

Shoes, handbags and jewelry are also seasonally directed, with heel heights going up and down, handbags getting bigger, then smaller and costume jewelry changing on a monthly basis.

Even the costumes you see in fashion magazines which you know you wouldn’t wear on a bet, are still entertaining as you peruse the photo, wondering who besides the model could pull this off as regular street wear.

Did I mention that most of the big name fashion magazines are hundreds of pages per issue? Yes, indeed, you’ve got at least an afternoon’s entertainment ahead of you, and you’re likely to learn at least a few new fashion tidbits you lacked before!

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