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Cheap Trendy Clothes: A How-To In High Fashion

2009-03-02T04:27:00.000-08:00

Cheap trendy clothes seems like an oxymoron but it's easy to get high fashion and designer looks without spending a ton of money. Before I got involved with fashion model and spent years in New York, Paris, London, and Milan during an internship, I was totally clueless. However Ilearned the best ways to get amazing looking and up to date stylish clothing for next to nothing, from the locals. When you see people in these fashion cities walking all over the place, you've gotta wonder how they can afford it. Here are 4 ways I've learned!

You need to know some basic big fashion city styles. Your own personal style might be ok, but the trends in these fashion meccas are pretty timeless - You don't want to look like you just stepped out of a High School in Kansas. Most of the clothes aren't super flashy or covered in massive labels, like they are on fake designer and cheap mall clothing. Go for solid colors or simple patterns in a well-fitting silhouette, and you're already a step ahead of everyone. Where does one find such things for cheap?

A proven way to get high-fashion designer looks for cheaper than even a deep sale price is sample sales. It's kinda tough finding these unless you already live in a big city, but if you know where to look you can find them online! There are several organizations online that absorb designer's samples before they even get to these frenzied sales, and offer them to you via an online inventory. Simply google "online sample sales", you will find several good results (such as gilt group, based out of NYC)

Even though sample sales are a ton cheaper than full price, it's still designer clothing, and can still be expensive. Another great way to get amazing and cheap trendy clothes (without spending hundreds per piece) is just picking the right retailers. These retailers offer high fashion designs made by very talented design teams (based in the major fashion cities) manufactured in places other than Italy, letting you buy the same patterns and silhouettes for literally 1/10th of the price.

Plus Size Lingerie

2009-02-19T04:24:00.000-08:00

There is a sentence I repeat probably a hundred times a day. I say it to myself, I offer it to my coworkers, and I remind others of its veracity constantly. That sentence is, “Beautiful women come in all shapes and sizes.” For those of you who read this blog regularly, you’ll know that owning that idea wasn’t always easy – it took some work. And it takes work to help others get there, too. Often, it starts with reminding them that a mere hundred years ago, all the burlesque queens had curves.

Sometimes, that conversation takes on a life of its own and veers into the world of “sexy is as sexy does.” The Internet has been a tremendously liberating experience for plus size women, especially when it comes to lingerie – and even the bigger question of sexuality in general. As society grew more and more focused on weight and the ever-present oxymoron that we were all supposed to be thin, it seemed for a while that being a full figured woman almost became something to be ashamed of. We were told to dress in layers – or worse – don’t leave the house at all. Certainly, we weren’t supposed to be flirtatious and titillating – that belonged solely to the size 6 and under set.

What a lie! Fortunately for me – and beautiful plus size models just like me – there has been a big backlash to the thin lie we’ve all been force fed. Personally, I want to OWN my beauty every day of my life, and I want to own everything that goes with it. The idea that I should leave my beauty in the kitchen and hide my body once the lights go out is worse than absurd; it’s destructive.

I can remember searching for a lace penoir set when my best friend, Carolyn, got married in our early twenties. Carolyn was amazingly beautiful (still is) – so much so that she was voted best looking in our senior yearbook. She was still gorgeous five years later at a size 22 when she got engaged. I knew it, her fiancée knew it, everyone knew it. But apparently Macy’s, JCPenney, and all the other lingerie departments in our hometown didn’t know it. The only choices they gave were worse than unflattering – they were boring. After many weeks of frustration, the bridal party and I gave up and paid a local seamstress to design and sew a one-of-a-kind, amazingly beautiful sheer silk and lace penoir (with a tiny red heart on the cleavage, just for fun).

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Fashion World's Birthday Gift to Barbie: 50 Frocks

2009-02-11T23:01:00.000-08:00

You've got to be at the top of your game to be a one-name model: There's Iman, Naomi, Gisele — Barbie. The 11.5-inch plastic doll is still on top as a high-fashion muse as she approaches her 50th birthday, and will make her New York Fashion Week catwalk debut on Saturday in 50 outfits by the country's top designers. Barbie's life-size stand-ins will strut in a red carpet-worthy gown by Marchesa, a hot-pink wrap dress by Diane von Furstenberg and an outrageous green party dress by Betsey Johnson.

The fact that Barbie is just shy of her 50th birthday — officially marked on March 9 — doesn't seem to matter in a fashion industry that worships youth. (Being made of plastic, she can even avoid the indignities of Botox.) "There's been an epic display of unity around Barbie as a muse," says Richard Dickson, general manager of the Barbie brand at Mattel. "Barbie is 50. What's the next chapter?" Hello Kitty is also getting her own Fashion Week party, but there's little doubt about who's top doll. Barbie even knocked down the Bratz girls last year, resulting in a legal decision that essentially will end sales of the edgier tween dolls.

"A majority of designers have had some run-in with Barbie," says Carmen Marc Valvo. "She's an American icon, and there has to be an interesting association between play and Barbie, and creativity and fashion." Valvo insists he's never had his own Barbie, but he was surrounded by his sisters' as a kid, and his very first design was a Barbie dress — a Renaissance gown for a school project. It's proudly displayed in his office, even though the dress is lacking properly cut armholes, a skill he did not yet have.

Valvo's new life-size Barbie dress is a frothy black strapless cocktail dress with pleats that reminds him of Barbie's early wardrobe of gowns. This one will be worn with hot-pink Christian Louboutin shoes: "It looks like a Bon Bon." Nicole Miller's checkerboard trapeze dress and swing coat is the third outfit she has done for Barbie, filling a childhood void from a time when her French-born mother wouldn't let her have one of the dolls. "I always envision Barbie in that '60s mode — I made her mid- to late-'60s mod," said Miller. It's a version of a dress Miller put in her very first runway modeling show, worn by Linda Evangelista. "It was the season she was a blond. I immediately thought of that outfit."

Tommy Hilfiger, who will put Barbie in a hand-beaded white minidress, sees her Barbie as an American pop-culture icon that translates to other cultures and countries. There have been countless Barbies produced in the traditional dress of faraway lands, including a Korean bride in a hanbok and a Kenyan doll wearing wooden bead necklaces. The dark-skinned Barbie even boosted the self-esteem of a young Rachel Roy, a designer with mixed Dutch and Indian heritage. "It helped me understand that brown was beautiful," she says.

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Try Celebrity Hairstyles To Look More Fashionable

2009-02-05T01:19:00.000-08:00

When it comes to hairstyles,celebrities of Hollywood always set the trend.As they are idolized by millions of fans,their fashion statement is lapped up readily by enthusiasts from all over the world.Wearing their hairstyle is certainly a unique way of manifesting your admiration for your favorite star.You can't help,but feel proud when people on the streets identify you with your idol.

Celebrity and Hairstyle:

The current hairstyle trends are essentially a reflection of the hairstyles of celebrities and models.The first among the hairstyle trend setter arguably is Jennifer Aniston.She pioneered the sedu hairstyles with aplomb.Her kind of style made it easier to achieve the long, natural, soft tresses.

Sedu celebrity hairstyles can be both long and short.It uses a patented ionic technology.Ever since its introduction, Jennifer Aniston sedu hairstyle has become a rage.The combination of science and innovation,which goes into shaping this style, has made it widely popular.

Halle Berry is accepted as the queen of short hairstyles. Other stars who sport a hairstyle that is light,sassy and comfortable are Charlize Theron, Keira Kingthley,Nicole Richie,and Mandy Moore. From late night dinners to formal parties and informal gatherings these hairstyles can be meant for all occasions.Apart from these few, there are various other celebrity hairstyles that stand out to be unique in all respects. Top female models Styles worn but lesser known actors are also accepted provided it appeals the aesthetic sense of the common man.

When it comes to mid-length hairdos most try to emulate the hairstyles of Gwen Stefani,Kate Winslet,and Cameron Diaz. Wearing this style makes one comfortable and at the same time stylish.Those who wish to look glamorous by sporting long hairs,usually emulate stars like Nicole Kidman,Marcia Cross,Lindsay Lohan,Jessica Simpson,and Charlize Theron.Beautiful long hairstyle lends the cascading eloquent look–quintessential to classic feminine beauty.

Bridal Fashion Trends this Season

2008-12-11T03:06:00.000-08:00

The Indian wedding has undergone sweeping changes and, therefore, wedding dresses have also witnessed a sea change. Gone are the days when brides used to shop for their trousseau from a local shop in a single visit. Now, it's a different story. Brides, and even grooms, are choosy, and the collection of local shops finds it hard to please them.

The selection of bridal wear eats up a hell of a lot of time, as the bridal ensemble would play an important part on that crucial day. This is the reason brides today turn to designer wear and fashion designers are in great demand when the wedding season is in full swing.

There is no doubt that a wedding demands a lot of preparation and, hence, many expenses. While your groom and your wedding planner are leaving no stone unturned to make the D-day memorable, you are also topsy-turvy as to what you should wear on the big day.

But, your worries end here. Some of the famous fashion designers are here to tell you about your bridal dressing, what is hot and not in Indian wedding dressing. Moreover, the biggest myth about bridal dressing is about to be shattered.

The Ethical Fashion Show

2008-11-03T03:37:00.000-08:00

'Ethical fashion' is a subject that has been grabbing the headlines in fashion circuits in recent times. As wakefulness about the notion is rising, more and more brands are coming up with products that adhere to it, and more and more customers are adopting the same. The 'Ethical Fashion Show' that is being conducted every year since 2004 is a step in the same direction.

The concept of ethical fashion modeling is simple. It refers to fashion that incorporates positive ethical practices such as environment maintenance, fair trade and fair wages, healthy and safe working conditions for labourers, limited use of pesticides, use of recyclable material, ensuring no harm to flora and fauna, preservation of traditional skills, etc. The Ethical Fashion Show aims to promote the concept of ethical fashion and spread awareness about it.

In the year 2007, the event was attended by over 4500 visitors in total, 48% of which were comprised of national and international buyers, 25% of media, 22% general public and 5% other categories. It is anticipated that approximately 100 fashion designers from all over the world would attend the event this year. The best ethical designer would be awarded by a jury, consisting of professionals from the fashion model industry.

Jewellery designer Estrella Bijoux would be presenting her collection of fashion jewellery made from recycled material. This would be accompanied by Marcello Toshi presenting his collection of fashionable shoes.

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Buy Jeans for Women With Short Legs

2008-10-31T02:04:00.000-07:00

If you have short legs, you want to make your legs look longer when wearing a pair of jeans. Getting the wrong type of jeans can make you appear stocky when you have short legs. You should make a few style adjustments to help you appear taller in your jeans.

Pay attention to the waist of the pair of jeans you choose. With a low rise jean, you're going to shorten your figure. Pick a higher waist jean to elongate your legs.

Pick out a straight leg jean style. Tapered and flare jeans can also make your legs look shorter. Prevent this from occurring by choosing a trouser style of jeans.

Judge the hem of your jeans. You want the hemline to fall at the heel of the shoes you plan to wear with your jeans. However, you don't want the hem to drag on the floor.

Consider petite sized jeans. If your legs are short, you may benefit from petite sizes of jeans. Locate petite jeans in Ann Taylor stores. Most Gap stores carry petite jeans as well.

Tips & Warnings

You should consider wearing high heel shoes or boots with your jeans when you have short legs. Heels make your legs look longer. Avoid cuffing your jeans if you have short legs. This trendy style can make women with short legs look small and stocky. You should also steer clear of capri style jeans.

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Top Model" spinoff heads to catwalk

2008-10-13T22:07:00.000-07:00

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The CW is spinning off its hit reality series "America's Next Top Model."

The network has ordered a pilot for "Operation Fabulous," starring "Top Model" regulars Jay Manuel and J. Alexander and executive produced by "Top Model" chiefs Tyra Banks and Ken Mok. On "Fabulous," "Jay and J," as Manuel and Alexander are called on "Top Model," will travel the country giving women makeovers. In various towns, the duo will select five participants and give them "Top Model"-style overhauls -- how to dress, wear their hair and makeup and bring out their confidence with the support of family, friends and their community.

The project seeks to capitalize on a fan-favorite top model segment, when contestants are given head-to-toe high-fashion makeovers supervised by Alexander. Manuel and Alexander have been with "Model" since the series' debut on UPN in 2003. Manuel is the creative director of show's photo shoots; Alexander is a runway expert who has been a judge for the past few seasons.

"Model" airs twice a year on the CW. Although ratings have ebbed in recent years, the reality show remains the network's highest-rated series. "Fabulous" would mark the third fashion-themed reality series on CW from Banks and Mok, who also executive produce the network's series "Stylista," slated to debut October 22, which features contestants vying for an editorial position at Elle magazine.

By James Hibberd

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Female Body in Photography

2008-09-18T06:10:00.000-07:00

Photography is a means of making pictures by the action of light. Light reflected from an object forms a picture on a light-sensitive device or material. This picture is then chemically or digitally processed into a photograph. The word model photography comes from Greek words meaning to write or draw with light. A photograph is basically a picture drawn with rays of light.

Most photographs are made with a camera, which works in the same way as the human eye. It absorbs the rays of light that are reflected from a particular object or objects are focuses them into a wholesome image. Then the image is recorded on film or any electronic storage device, such as a floppy disk or memory card. What is good about photography is that the results of it can be seen by many different people around the globe and at any time, which means that the things of the past can travel in time.

Unknown models as well as famous women don’t miss a chance to pose in front of the camera to gain finances and a little bit of more fame or make up for the lost one. Making nude photos is one of the directions in art photography.

Wonderful World of Glamour

2008-09-16T05:52:00.001-07:00

If you think about this then it is evident that glamour model not only embraces those of us that are fortunate enough to have the looks to be considered glamorous but more importantly those who have the ability to project not only others as glamorous, but also locations, circumstances, clothes, makeup, magazines, TV and films, the list goes on and on.

Let´s look first at modeling, probably the most obvious glamour related activity. Catwalk models, photographic fashion models, catalogue models, girlie magazine models, male models, exhibition and display stand models, nude models, outsize models and the sub categories who are employed just to model only their hands or legs or busts or faces.

In the category of glamour modeling alone the personnel needed to provide the infrastructure is extraordinarily diverse. Specialist glamour photographers, make up artists, hairdressers, set designers, location finders, dress and swimsuit models designers and fitters, magazine and newspaper editorial and layout staff, advertising agency campaign creators, etc,etc.

Reinvesting your Past Modeling Carrier

2008-09-11T05:58:00.000-07:00

Modeling agencies are strictly interested in making money from the professional fashion models that they sign. Typically if they feel a fashion model can't make at least $50,000 a year, you will get rejected. So what do you do if every model agency you have contacted has turned you down? Often a person's look may not be right for that particular instant. In 6 months your look make be the rage and you could become the next super model. If you don't have the right height requirements, you won't get in with any model agencies no matter what you do.

Try getting into another area of modeling than the one you are currently pursuing. If you are at the moment trying to get into the high fashion market with no luck, then you might try getting into the television or commercial market. Change Your Look: This may be the most important of all if you are not getting called for model jobs or modeling agencies are turning you down regularly. Maybe weight gain or loss would help you get a better response. Even cosmetic changes like dentistry or surgery might make a big difference. Consider getting a make-over from head to toe. A different hairstyle or color may be the answer to getting more modeling assignments and modeling opportunities. Changing the way you dress can make a big impact on clients. Impress them. Look like a model so they will take you seriously.

Taking modeling classes might be the ticket to getting more work as a top model. It may make you a more qualified model that clients would be interested in. Other classes such as ballet and acting may make you into the model or person you want to be. If you consider going to modeling school, be sure to ask them what percentage of models get work after graduating. Finally get the instructor's background and what makes them qualified to teach a modeling class.

Try out for fashion modeling opportunities like contest Elite Model Look or America's Next Top Model. You never know when you look is just the right style at the right time.

Our Top Fashion Modeling Tips

2008-08-23T05:55:00.000-07:00

1. Always be on time, if you cannot, be let the video models Photographer know. Punctuality is very important."safety tip": If you are not taking anyone with you to the shoot, let someone know where you are and with whom. And be sure to tell the photographer that someone knows where you are.

2. Always take your own make-up; even if he/she has told you there will be a make-up artist there. Always think of the could be's.

3. Get references, as many as you can. That would include other female model and/or assignments that the photographer has had. Check and double check. And be sure that a legitimate photographer is doing the same with you. Never take anything for granted.

4. Get phone numbers and addresses if possible, if he/she is hesitant. You might want to rethink the shoot.

5. Make sure that you know exactly what the shoot consists of, and never feel pressured to do anything that you do not feel comfortable doing. If nothing else, go by your gut feeling.

6. Always take along enough "cash" for cab fare etc. In case the photographer cannot provide adequate transportation. Most will, but always be prepared for the "just in case".

Handbag Buying Guide

2008-08-20T04:58:00.000-07:00

With the recession on the horizon, everyone is looking for deals, and cheap Coach Handbags are no exception. With the average price of a Coach handbag around $300, shoppers are all looking for discount Coach Handbags in places like the internet.

When you start to search for your cheap coach handbag, and hit the internet, you will undoubtedly be hit with many sites offering unbelievable pricing. Buyer bewares! All sites are not created equal. Many online fashion modeling sites selling discount Coach Handbags are offering fake bags. If a price on a Coach bag is too low, then don't be fooled into thinking you are getting some kind of super deal. If it's too good to be true, it probably is. In addition to the fake bag being passed of a real thing, you will also come across sites that sell replicas. Now there is nothing wrong with a replica bag, you just need to know what you are buying, and that you should not think you are getting a great deal if the replica is half off the price of a genuine bag.

Read the fine print. Some top model sites offer the replica bags, and are designed to look authentic. They follow the rules by disclosing that the bags are not real, but the print is so small that you could easily miss it. If you are following the price value relationship, then you should always know when something is looking fishy.

Modeling and Fashion International careers

2008-08-06T06:27:00.000-07:00

Many Australians have attracted international acclaim working in the fashion industry. As well as designing, other fashion-oriented careers include fashion journalism, fashion modeling photography, make-up artistry, hairdressing, fashion styling, and of course, modeling. Aspiring designers in usually complete a tertiary qualification, with the highest-profile course in offered.

Similarly, many Australian glamour model is making their name with lucrative overseas work, even being described as supermodels. These include Kristy Hinze, Megan Gale, Sara O'Hare and of course, Elle Macpherson.

Like all young hopefuls, each of these began their career with a consultation with a modeling agency. Some of 's successful agencies include FRM Models, Tanya Powell Model Agency, Chadwicks and Viviens.

Fashion Models Tips

2008-04-21T03:59:00.000-07:00

To succeed in the modeling business is not an easy job. It takes time, try and a lot of work to reach a contented position as a model and to be familiar in the industry.

Fashion models are continually the main stimulation for female and male models that want to start up a modeling career. Fashion models are famous for their beautiful faces, amazing bodies and fat bank accounts, but to make it as a fashion model, you will have to work hard and follow some basic steps, whether you are a female model or a male model.

Note that male models and female models have to fulfill different requirements and that fashion models are not the only ones to have successful careers, there are other types of modeling just as worthwhile as fashion. To help you find out the best pathway for you and to teach you how to look and perform, we have summarized top tips to guide you throughout your career. From the first steps that includes searching for the best agency to the final clues on how to manage your money.

Top Fashion Modeling - How to Become A Makeup Artist

2008-04-12T04:46:00.000-07:00

Make-up is an art. If a shoot has a financial plan for a make-up artist and a good one is available then we just sit back and let him do his magic. But on a shoot without a financial plan for a make-up artist where one is not available, it may glowing fall upon the female model to do her own make-up. Even when you have a make-up artist it is essential that you know of any remedial make-up you may need.

In the market lots of make up learning books are available. You may also find dramatic make-up classes trained at some community college. The cosmetologist at the local section store may be fine giving some pointers for your street make-up, but make-up for modeling photography can be quite different. This is particularly true for B&W photos. A big part of learning make-up is just trying it in front of a mirror. Learn something in a book or magazine then try it in front of a mirror. Finally, you have to get in front of the camera with your make up on and see how it looks.

How to Become a Fashion Model – Fashion Modeling Tips

2008-03-29T04:34:00.000-07:00

If you have a perfect body, ideal skin, are over 5’8” tall, smaller than a size six, and under twenty-five years old, you are a natural fashion model. If you do not have these qualities, you can join other modeling careers like commercial, plus size, and mature modeling are probably good for you. If you are one of the small numbers of possessing the above high fashion model qualities, fashion modeling could be the ideal career.

The first step in contacting a potential modeling agency is to send photographs. Do not go out and have a photographer shoot a luxurious and complicated portfolio. Just ask a friend to take some easy, normal photographs of you. Do not exceed the make-up or hit disgraceful poses while exhausting high-fashion clothes, just simple modeling will be sufficient. That is not what a fashion model agent looks for. A fashion modeling agent wants to see simple photographs with straightforward hair, an easy wardrobe, make-up, with you posed and modeling in a simple natural way.