Category: Fashion

THEY appear to be the season’s most sought after accessory after shoes. And the belt style that is in vogue now and that a bevy of celebrities and fashionistas are sporting is the old tiny waist belt.

They come in all kinds of shape and sizes and they can put in so much proportion to your outfit.

Most importantly, they show off a woman’s curves. In a world, where there is much ado about what one wears, we like a trend that gives us a chance to flaunt a little curve here and there. And the tiny belt is a must-have fashion item for those who know their onions when it comes to following the trend.

So, get one for this season, it is sassily hot and sexy. Apart from the fashion aspect of it, I think it can serve the purpose of pelvic girdle, holding the stomach in. The belt will dig comfortably into any rib-cage to give one a sexy look. Wear it at the waist, over a trim jacket, tunic tops, corset dress, embellished or spaghettis dress, to create a feminine silhouette that sparkles.

FACE print dress is the beautiful dress with a rising popularity among fashion buffs.  Pleasing to the eye face print trends are the hottest fashion item; they are turning up everywhere, from classic and chic maxis dresses, shirt dresses and even body con dresses, in every imaginary colours, pattern, style and texture, from twinkling sheer fabrics to thick prints.

Daily change in fashion trends have led to a whole lot of change in the wardrobe of the modern woman. Marylin Monroe face printed dresses are quite in vogue these days. For that formal or informal outings, wear a clean, crisp dress or blouse and look polished and current all year round. Blouses with face print can be worn or combined with pencil skirts, trendy pants, jeans etc.

ACCESSORIES are a hot trend any time or season. Some fashion accessories never go out of the scene, no matter how many new ones emerge. One of these is fashion accessories; accessories are very feminine and they come in different flashy designs.

Any outfit can go from drab to stunning with the right accessories. You just need to learn to buy pieces that express your personality.

Putting the right accessories together is a basic fashion skill that separates well-dressed people from those who just look boring. They also could be pinned or carry wherever you want to draw attention or to spice up an otherwise plain outfit.

Below are some tips to help you accessorise like a pro.

There are so many ways you can use brooch. Here are some ways to wear a brooch:

Brooch or pin: Wear it at lowest point of your neckline on a low cut dress.

Wrap a scarf around your shoulders and pin the knot with a brooch.

Do it the traditional way, festoon pin or brooch on the upper left of your blouse, dress or top

Pin matching brooches on plain shoes to dress them up.

Pin flower accessory, pin or brooch in the front or side of a hat

Pin it in front of a clutch purse to make it a jewelled clutch.

Pin it by the side of a clutch purse or handbag

Pin it on a hair band

Large earrings: large earrings can be a great way to dress up a casual or formal outfit. They draw attention to your face and add sparkle. A statement earring can always add drama to an outfit.

Long necklaces: long dangling necklaces are a hot trend. They create long vertical lines which make you look taller and leaner! But be careful with proportions. If you are wearing an outfit that is big and voluminous, scale back on the accessories. If you are wearing something sleeker, you can go a little bigger and bolder with a chunky cocktail ring or big, bright handbag.

Cinch it: add a belt. Add a wide belt over a flowy dress, or use a brightly coloured belt over a black outfit to add interest to the outfit and emphasise your curves.

Less is more: Don’t wear too many accessories at once. Exercise a little bit of restraint with accessories, for instance, if you have statement earrings on, don’t add bangles, a cocktail ring, and a scarf. Keep it to one or two main pieces.

Bracelets: layered bangles are a hot trend this season. Wear a bunch on one arm to easily add sparkle to an outfit.

Mix & match effectively: Don’t be afraid to mix colour and materials. Mixing up your jewellery creates a fabulous vintage look, so don’t be afraid to throw things together. Accessories can add complexity and interest to a plain look, balancing everything out.

Lastly, when you buy accessories, go for pieces that you are attracted to.

WHEN you hold a luxury brand handbag that is chic, what comes to your mind? You send a message that you are unique, confident and proud. Purses are not only meant to hold your valuables, they’re also meant to delicately enhance your outfit and make a fashion statement. Carrying the right purse is a great way to let your personality shine through and show off your great style. But with all the different shapes, textures and colours of handbags out there, picking the perfect purse for your outfit can seem like an impossible task. But with clutch purse/bag, you have no problem. Clutch bags, which used to be very much a niche item, have suddenly gone mainstream. Certainly, there are more on the high street than ever before.

They used to be perfect for a night out but now are being used for any outing where what you need is a small classy handbag; it is a kind of hand carrier that is chic and portable and are usually small and are getting crazier in shapes, sizes, designs and styles.

THESE days, stylishly cut shirt dress is a must-have for women of style, who need to look classy and different. This well-tailored dress shirt is another ladies’ fashion wear that have come to stay. The length and style of the shirt dress may vary but the style remains the same.

In order to look gorgeous and stay up in the world of fashion, celebs are stepping out with catchy and stunning designs of shirt dresses.

For trendy casual occasions, shirtdress is now used more than any other trend; as a fashion trend, it is evergreen. It never completely leaves the scene even though it may disappear for short periods, it always stages a comeback.

Stepping out in a sturdy shirtdress, tights add an extra layer of style, often in the form of a pattern or colour.

Colour is such a vital part of our lives. Every colour has its uniqueness and meaning. Colours say a lot about people, events and emotions. Blue is a colour of trust, sincerity and faithfulness. If blue is your favourite, it will reflect in traits. Blue is a colour that seeks peace, it is genuine, reserved, and quite. It’s a classic colour that suits almost every hue.

Tips on how to wear a blue dress

*Style your blue dress with golden jewellery and accessories, including belts and golden hue shoes.

*Choose those hues and shades that suit your skin, eyes colour and hair.

* Add a folder clutch to your mini blue dress and shoes pumps to make it a statement.