Style and substance are two things that are great when they are implemented together well but far too often this is not the case. In the fashion world you can often find that style is taken into consideration more than substance, which is why you often get clothes that, look great but then fall apart. The same is also true about clothes that are designed for a use like work wear which tends to be very practical and sturdy yet lacks any real sense of style.
Many clothing brands now a days are trying to combine the two in perfect unison by making stylish clothes that last. This is mainly a result of clothing brands being started by people who have grown up in extreme sports scenes as their creativity has often been born out of frustration. Imagine being a skateboarder and constantly ripping your favourite jeans and t-shirts as you’re trying to perfect the perfect kick flip or no comply. Many street and skate wear brands have been born out of the desire to have stylish, unique clothing that is tough enough to stand extreme conditions.
Brands like WeSC and Addict clothing have made a name for themselves with their innovative designs that can take a lot of wear and tear. Many of Addict’s clothes have a work wear feel about them and have a similar level of dexterity yet feature stylish street art designs. Swedish brand WeSC pride themselves on their commitment to creating clothing that stands out from the crowd whilst still being fashionable as well as durable.
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Although there are many designers who insist on exploiting animals in the name of fashion; there is a growing trend of buying Eco-friendly products. Looking at the latest fashion magazines, there are beautiful models clad in clothes made out of fur, leather, and suede. All the latest must have accessories are all made of animal materials. (Hermes Ostrich Birken bag anyone?) It seems that these items have somehow become a status symbol that screams high fashion.
What’s a girl to do?
I admit it’s irresistible at times to resist and I do cave in to my fashion needs. But is it possible that we could become more sensitive to the fact that many animals are killed for such materials? Are there alternatives?
Some designers such as Stella McCartney have take a step to introduce Eco-friendly wear for the elite. However, not everyone can afford Stella. So what about those who are budget conscious. Could we still be fashionable and at the same time be ecologically minded. Yes, we can. Companies are now realizing that many consumers are driven in searching for Eco-friendly products.
According to Lucky Magazine,
“It seems as if everyone and everything now a days is trying to be green and Eco-friendly. From Eco-friendly cosmetics to Eco-chic organic fabrics — to be in style you must be Eco. …. Eco-chic” is the new buzzword when it comes to fashion. Mainstream companies are rolling out organic-fabric clothes and beauty companies are doing anything they can to compensate for it.”
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Blue is the color of the season and for good reason. The color blue represents trust, confidence, loyalty, wisdom, tranquility and softness. Blue is a versatile color in its hues and intensities. It looks fantastic on almost all skin tones. Modern professional women can expect to make a grand entrance with the color blue for this season. Retailers and designers are stepping away from the traditional blues and leaning towards more brighter and livelier hues. They are experimenting with bold and high intensity colors which are creating a stir in the workplace. Learn how you can take advantage of this trend and highlight your professional wardrobe.
Cobalt Blue
Cobalt Blue is a deep, rich, jewel toned blue. It can be worn for day or evening events. The deep and rich color can easily be paired with black, white or gray. You can also mix and match patterns and textures for a sophisticated look. Cobalt Blue looks especially flattering on women with darker skin tones and features. Although the color is popular for Spring/Summer, it can easily transition into the Fall. This great color is not just for clothing but retailers and designers have created sensational accessories in Cobalt Blue.
Teal Blue
Teal Blue is a versatile and unique color for the workplace. It is moderately bold and can enhance any outfit from boring to chic. It is slightly trendy and would look fashionable for Casual Friday if you work in a conservative environment.
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It’s an every women’s dream to be the proud owner of designer costume jewelry. A beautiful piece of jewelry can in fact put life into your simple outfit making it more appealing. Today market is loaded with designer costume jewelry and you can make a choice according to your needs and requirements. The materials that are most probably used in the making of these designer costume jewelry are plastics, metals, glass and attractive stones that come in different shapes and sizes. Just imagine yourself wearing an exclusive piece of designer costume jewelry that’s matching with your dress in a party. It will surely make you the centre of attraction and further enhance your personality. There are ‘n’ numbers of ornaments that are included in designer costume jewelry like the following:
* Necklace
* Bracelets
* Anklets
* Earrings
* Rings
* Belly belt
* Neck rope
* Brooches
The list is indeed endless. You can even innovate with several designer costume jewelries in different ways. Like just pair a silver designer belly belt with your plain blue jeans and make your own style statement or wear a colorful beaded long chain around your neck and see its magic on the onlookers. As such there is no grand definition of a designer costume jewelry that can be explained but basically a designer costume jewelry is specially designed and created by a professional designers keeping in mind the needs and requirements of its customers.
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Designer shoes. Upon hearing those two words, many cringe and immediate think of the buckets of money that will be shelled out in a couple of minutes. True enough, designer shoes can be really expensive especially when you are talking about such famous shoes designer labels such as Prada, Blahnik and Ferragamo.
Still, despite the price difference, there is really not much difference between a famous shoes designer label and a shoes designed with no label. In fact, the only thing that often set these two apart is the fact that the former has centuries of brand name supporting the product while the latter is probably designed by up and coming designers.
Combine the designer and the local labels
At present, most people who have learned to shop wisely combine pieces from famous designer labels as well as those from the ‘local labels. Classic styles are often a great buy when it comes to shopping in a designer labels. This is because the workmanship, the quality and of course the design can be used over and over again for over a couple of years.
Non-designer labels however may be considered when buying the latest fads and designs in shoes. This way, you will not be stuck with a pair shoes that is worth thousands after the crazy fad has blown over.
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Style and substance are two things that are great when they are implemented together well but far too often this is not the case. In the fashion world you can often find that style is taken into consideration more than substance, which is why you often get clothes that, look great but then fall apart. The same is also true about clothes that are designed for a use like work wear which tends to be very practical and sturdy yet lacks any real sense of style.
