The hot fashion trends of fall 2013

The hot fashion trends of fall 2013

Who��s ready to go shopping? There are several big fashion trends you should know about for fall 2013. Scope them out below, then watch for them when you hit the mall.

After seasons of skinny jeans, designers are finally ready for a new silhouette, so look for flared or bell-bottom jeans and trousers to return to store shelves. These look great paired with a wedge heel another big trend! which gives you all the height of a heel without the pain and pinched toes.

Also in the pants department, colored pants will probably return as a trend this year. They��re great paired with a neural top, instead of the same old ��blue jeans and a white tee�� combo. Not sure what colors to pick? Look for shades of rust, mustard, and jade green, three hot hues for autumn.

Need a top to go with that? Chunky sweaters so snuggle-ready for chilly nights will be hip again this year. Remember to look for a knit that is chunky but drapey so it doesn��t add a visual 10 pounds!

Plaid is a bit of a perennial pick for autumn, and this year is no exception. Try it in unexpected ways, like on a handbag or pair of shoes. Polka dots are also returning and can be worked into your outfit on accessories to avoid a Minnie Mouse effect.

Peplum silhouettes which nip in at the waist and flare out again at the hips appear on dresses and coats alike. This tends to be one of those come-and-go trends, so look for inexpensive pieces to get your fix.

Finally, this fall sees a polished version of lace cropping up on clothes, bags, shoes, and more. This trend was hot last fall as well, so you can break out last year��s finds and re-wear them: instant recessionista chic!

The Duchess shows us how to wear a coat dress at the Olympic opening ceremony

The Duchess shows us how to wear a coat dress at the Olympic opening ceremony

Of course, the 2012 summer Olympics are about sports but they��re about fashion, too, if the blogosphere is to be believed! And of course, nothing generated more buzz than what everyone��s favorite duchess wore to the opening ceremony. Here are tips on how to copy her look.

Fittingly, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (formerly Kate Middleton) opted for a UK designer for the opening ceremony. Her pale blue satin fitted coat dress was custom-designed by Scottish born designer Christopher Kane; she paired it with a grey suede clutch and her diamond earrings that she first sported back at the Jubilee Concert in June. She reportedly finished the outfit with nude heels.

Kate illustrates an important rule for wearing satin: make it tailored, not tight! Her coat dress skims the body and doesn��t billow out in that unflattering prom dress silhouette. Yet it isn��t skin tight and doesn��t tug or pull.

A coat dress is a hot item for fall 2012, so Kate is right on-trend with this frock. The ice blue color looks stunning on her complexion, but if you��re looking for something more winter appropriate, try a non shiny fabric in a color like oxblood. And since satin is best left to dressy occasions, you might prefer a fabric like wool or cotton-blend.

Now, on to her accessories! The dress features a belt to define her waist; you could get a similar effect with a skinny leather belt. A nude pump is the perfect shoe for any outfit in your closet, but especially one in a tricky color or fabric; a metallic shoe could easily make this dress look dated, while black would be too heavy. Kate favors three-inch heels, which are tall enough to be sexy but still comfortable to walk in while at events (like a meet-and-greet with heads of state from around the world!).

Finally, those earrings. A coat dress is a fairly conservative piece of clothing, so it��s nice to add a little sparkle. Kate did so with diamond hoop earrings, which are in keeping with her classic image but add a little feminine fun to any outfit.

Steal Blake's Dressing Style

                                                 Steal Blake's Dressing Style                               
This summer could very well be termed the season of Blake Lively. The 23-year-old actress has moved up from her stint in the TV drama Gossip Girl to a starring role opposite Ryan Reynolds in this summer��s blockbuster action hit, The Green Lantern, which hits theaters in the U.S. on June 17. She��s also gracing the covers of both People StyleWatch Magazine (June issue) and Glamour Magazine (July issue), and has been heating up the celebrity rumor mill with her fledgling romance with Hollywood hottie Lenoardo DiCaprio.

The California native might be building her portfolio, but she��s almost as well known for her fashion and beauty sense as she is for her career moves. So, what are her style secrets?
For starters, Blake has that perpetual golden glow. Use a gradual self-tanning lotion, like Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer ($8) to get the sun-kissed effect without the burn. Moisturization is also key to glowy, healthy skin, so remember to slather on a good body lotion daily to ward off dry skin before it starts.

For hair as lush and shiny as Blake��s, use your favorite deep conditioning treatment 1-2 times per week to keep hair hydrated and healthy, then use a monthly glazing treatment to boost your hair��s color and shine. (One to try: John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze, $10.)
When it comes to her makeup, Blake tends to stick to a low-key palette that lets her natural beauty show through, with staples like tinted moisturizer and pinky gloss. The finishing touch? Several coats of black mascara; to perfectly mimic Blake��s fluttery fringe, use a lash comb to fully separate your lashes.

Finally, take a cue from Blake and experiment with color, whether it��s head-to-toe red or an unexpected combo, like turquoise and deep purple. If that famous smile is any indication, she��s having fun expressing herself through her fashion choices, and you should, too!

Sneakers for all occasions Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes

Sneakers for all occasions: Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes

Fashion trends come and go on a seasonal basis, and shoe trends switch up fairly often as well. But while platforms might come and go and we might switch from round to pointy toes on our high heels depending on the decade, there��s one style of shoe that has remained popular for decades and will probably never go out of style: Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes.

Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes

The sporty lace-up sneaker, made of canvas and rubber, has older origins than you might think! It was invented in 1917 by Converse and marketed simply as ��All-Stars��, with Converse hoping to cash in on the basketball market. In the 1920s, basketball player and company spokesman Chuck Taylor improved the shoes�� design and their popularity took off. Converse subsequently incorporated Taylor��s signature into their logo and today the shoes are popularly known simply as ��Chuck Taylors�� after their famous original spokes model.

Converse Chuck Taylor shoes have been hugely popular over the years with everyone from celebrities to youth in punk rock garage bands. Famous faces like Nicole Kidman and Gisele Bundchen love their Converse Chuck Taylors for more casual days. Rockers like Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti are known to rock Chuck Taylors 24-7. Perhaps the most famous face to wear Chuck Taylors on the red carpet is ��Twilight�� actress Kristin Stewart, who has been known to pair couture minidresses with her beloved yet battered Chuck Taylors!

While classic black Converse Chuck Taylors are the obvious choice, today you can buy a pair of the cult sneakers in just about every color under the sun. They come in patterns, lace up to the knee, and have been reinvented dozens of times over to follow current trends. In fact, you can even customize the color and design on your sneakers for a fee: at Converse.com, you can walk through every step of the design process to create a custom pair of Converse sneakers to suit your own personal taste or to create a one-of-a-kind gift for a friend.

So why are Converse Chuck Taylor shoes so popular? Part of it is comfort; it��s hard to beat a pair of sneakers when you��re running errands or you��ll be on your feet all day shopping and hanging out with friends. And part of it is simply the scruffy-cool, ��I��m with the band�� attitude the shoes project. Last but not least, there��s the versatility to wear them with anything in your closet. Just ask gals like Kristen Stewart: a pair of Chuck Taylors goes with anything!

Set sail for Summer in Stripes

                                                   Set sail for Summer in Stripes

Stripes are practically a summer fashion staple, and this year is no exception. There was an explosion of stripes on the summer runways, from designers like Moschino and Prada; clothing boutiques everywhere are brimming with striped clothing and accessories; and actress Olivia Wilde even sports a striped top on the June cover of Glamour magazine.

Stripes can be a bit intimidating for the pattern-shy, but this perennial favorite is surprisingly wearable. Vertical stripes are commonly held to be more slimming than horizontal stripes, but that doesn��t mean you have to ban the latter from your closet. Just stick to skinny stripes instead of bold bands. Alternatively, diagonal stripes tend to flatter any figure, since they don��t exaggerate curves the way straight horizontal or vertical lines tend to do.

The most classic nautical-inspired looks typically involve black, navy, or red with white, but you can find loads of color options out there, from the bold to the subtle. Try a tone-on-tone stripe, like navy with blue or two differing shades of any other color, if you��re shy about flat out black-and-white stripes.

Another way to dip a toe into the trend is to start with a small accessory, like a scarf, bag, or shoes. This is also a great way to add a little pizzazz to a plain outfit!

Slightly oversized striped tops look great paired with short-shorts and wedge sandals for summer, and keep the vibe casual. You could also tuck a striped top into a skirt to make it more work-appropriate.

Purple Dresses Make Women Look Great In Summer And Fall

Purple Dresses Make Women Look Great In Summer And Fall

I love purple. All shades of it, and I have a disproportionate number of wearables in that color. There are t-shirts, pants, tops, hats, and yes, dresses. It's not just that I like the color, but it likes me too - it makes me look really good.

I assume that if you've found this lens, you love wearing this gorgeous color too...

To add to your (and my) collection, I have assembled a range of fabulous purpledresses for your viewing pleasure. I've picked out a range of styles and shades of purple to choose from, so whatever your favorite may be, it'll be here, from the bright color of boysenberries and plums all the way to the deep intensity you see on dark eggplants.

I've also included a few items in a lighter shade, such as lavender, or boysenberry ice cream. That's part of the beauty of this color spectrum - you can mix and max the different shades and it all looks really cool, and flattering.

In fact, this is one thing I find especially cool about my favorite color! It makes most of us look good. That may well be the reason why it is a color of royalty and dignitaries. So go ahead and step out in style... with one of these fabulous dresses you will find below!

Prom Dresses Trends 2013

Prom Dresses Trends 2013

2013 is just on its way, and at New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion week ,various reputable brands have already presented their new collections for spring and summer 2013. Though the prom dresses displayed at the fashion shows may be quite expensive, but at least ,they really bring a great feast to our eyes. Moreover, we can catch a clue for the trends of prom dresses 2013.Today I will make a list of the latest trends of 2013 prom dresses.

Trend 1: The rejuvenation of Lace Element
Lace used in prom dresses turned out to be a great success in the past, but in recent few years, the designers'passion on the fabric seemed cool down.In the forthcoming 2013, the rejuvenation of lace seems to bring a great surprise to the world. The visual effects may be various. For instance, some designers make a great combination of their new design concept with soft pastel colors in order to create an artistic feeling; some others adopt bold ideas, scheming out pierced works that features openwork lace effect and soft decorative wallpaper-like effect so as to outline the perfect silhouette of wearers. By the way, the two color joint lace effect is wildly used in 2013 spring collections.

Trend 2: Simple Shape
In 2012, various designers present a collection of prom dresses in full details. Layers upon layers, elaborately made ruchings, twinkling sequins and intricate structures. When it comes to 2013, the designers seems to pay more attention on the stunning silhouette of the wearers herself. Simple cut and fluent lines accurately accentuate the shape. Wise decorations break the monotony.

Trend 3: Short Dresses and Cocktail Dresses
Modern girls should be more independence, smart and cool. So in 2013, various designers introduce their short designs to the public. From knee-length to six feet length, from traditional bubble skirts to modern cocktail dresses .Meanwhile, those dresses may combine some inspirations from the office lady suits. Some formal suits and even bomb jackets are used to match the dresses ,so the girls can look more capable and experienced, sophisticated and sexy.

Trend 4: Printing Styles
In 2013, printing fabric become very popular. Sounds incredible, but that's the truth. Take a preface of the fashion shows, you will find various brands display their printed masterpieces. For example, as it is shown in the following pictures, some dresses are printed with funny animal prints, some dresses are printed with those ancient roman printings. The fantastic graphics will bring fun, cute, vintage or other effect you want.
Trend 5: Perspective and Fantastic

Transparent gauzy fabric is another trend for the next season. On account of the new technology, more and more designers tend to adopt the transparent designs. The difference is that the size of the area. They try to insert the two kind of fabric tighter in order to create an unique touch just like a piece of fabric hang on the body.