Home Fashion

Dressed For Success - Work at Home Fashion & Professionalism

Last week, I spent most of my days running errands, out and about town doing business, attending meetings, and accomplishing a lot of 'stuff' which absolutely had to be done. None of it was glamorous, but all of it was necessary. As I ran into people around town I passed out my card, gave away links to the community website, and offered ideas for business startups online. These are things I do regularly around my community. Most people here know I work from home, and understand the dynamics of the lifestyle.

But... there was that moment when I ran into an old classmate, and I felt like a dweeb from nana land. But, wait, I was wearing the latest fashion, at least according to my daughter... Jeans, flip-flops, and a spiffy tee shirt with cap sleeves and an oversized button-up loose in front like a jacket. My hair was even combed, and in Colorado winds, that is a feat near impossible.

So, I came home to explore the fashion world of work at home mom's.

I found pajamas, slinky, sexy, and rather risqué, but they did look rather enticing after a day of running errands. Foot massage anyone?

Jamma pants and tees, looked rather cozy and stylish for working from my den, although I didn't think they looked appealing for the trip to the auto shop to pick up my no-longer ailing car. Perhaps, something more austere?

Then without even a keypunch delay, I located sensible fashions, stretchy pants, over blouses, and comfy shoes... and quickly passed them by.

I went to search my closet for appropriate day wear, since I still had more errands to run. I found dress up slacks in tones of 'dark' and blouses, shells, and sweaters galore, but not a single fashionable thing hung in my closet. I looked again, and there hidden behind last winter's sweatshirt and jeans, I spied a pink sundress, just waiting to be worn. I pulled it out and pulled it on. It still fit, after the winter... Amazing!

There I stood in my pink sundress, yellow, orange, and red painted daisies splashed all over it, and the need for a jacket? I stared at the closet, until I spied a yellow button up with cap sleeves and a rounded shirt tail. It worked great as a jacket. The flip flops that caught my eye were pink with a yellow flower snuggled between the toes, and itty bitty heals that gave me just enough lift to be dangerous. I popped my hair into a ponytail, it's finally grown out enough, tied it with a pink sash and went back to running my errands with a wicker shoulder tote, my business cards confined in a small gray case inside.



After a day of running the same kinds home fashion of errands I'd run the day before in my frumpy jeans, I realized, I get the same amount of work done, and I'm just more comfortable looking frumpy. But sometimes dressing up and going out makes you feel really good.

If you're staying home all day, working behind a computer, in the garden, and in various other daily tasks, you often need comfy clothes that are stylish, and easy to wear. Consider a seasonal change now and then to pep you up, but remember you still have to get the job done. Be comfy.(http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jan_Verhoeff)

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Runway Fashion

Runway Fashion Recreated on a Budget in Minutes

Runway fashion can be completely overwhelming (not to mention costly). Purple is the new black, patent is a must have for Fall, drop the gloss because it is all about a matte lip this season, and the list goes on. Who has time to keep up with it all?




I do. My name is Stella, and I have been working/living in the land of high end runway fashion for almost a decade. I started on the sales floor in couture where I could see the latest collections roll in each season. That is where I learned why Giorgio Armani has the reputation he does, how Missoni keeps the signature zig-zag pattern relevant, and why Dolce & Gabbana are known for the corseted look.

I could never afford the runway pieces that I pined over, nor did I have the patience to shop the markdown racks. Still, I wanted to figure out how to recreate these runway looks on a budget, and without having to go to battle in a store. It boiled down to three things: price, convenience, and personal style. When it comes to personal style, what I am referring to here is knowing your measurements when shopping on-line, but more importantly, know what makes you feel good when you put it on and building on that.

Overall, it is a process that ideally keeps one in a constant state of "style evolution." I know, it sounds intense, especially with the topic being that of fashion, but the bottom line is that it is about self expression and, most of all, having fun with it.(http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stella_B)

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LA Fashion

LA Fashion Story

LA fashion Week started in the middle of the 20th century with "Press Week" and the invitation of fashion journalists to see collections from, and in, Southern California.

Since the late 1990s, LA fashion Week has been represented and coordinated by a loose consortium of L.A. fashion designers, journalists, and marketers interested in its success. Among the longest running Fashion Week exhibitions since that time is Gen Art, with its annual "Avant Guardians" and "Fresh Faces in Fashion" events, which are held in March and October respectively at venues throughout Los Angeles.

In 2002, IMG's fashion division, which produces Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, made its first foray west, with Mercedes-Benz Shows LA in downtown Los Angeles at The Standard

In 2002, IMG's fashion division, which produces Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, made its first foray west, with Mercedes-Benz Shows LA in downtown Los Angeles at The Standard hotel. Simultaneously, Davis Factor and Dean Factor produced Smashbox Fashion Week Los Angeles at Smashbox Studios in Culver City. Dozens of designers showed their collections to journalists, celebrities, family and friends at these two centralized venues, while others still chose to show their collections in unique off site venues such as nightclubs, private estates, train stations, churches and lofts. In 2003, IMG and Smashbox united under one banner to streamline services and venues, choosing the Factor-owned Smashbox Studios Culver City location over downtown Los Angeles venues. The relationship between IM




In October 2005, the LA Fashion Awards debuted to celebrate and honor the very best of California fashion. The annual Awards are timed at the closing of Fashion Week and the opening of Market Week in October, at the service of both retail store buyers and press. A nominating committee of more than forty of LA's top fashion journalists, merchandisers, stylists, designers and marketplace experts participate in the selection process. Among past winners are educator Rosemary Brantley; retailers Ron Herman, Fred Segal, Cameron Silver and Christos Garkinos; designers Trina Turk, Monique Lhuillier and Max Azria; fashion innovators Nony Tochterman of Petro Zillia, Rozae Nichols and Juan Carlos Obando; journalist Rose Apodaca; stylist Arianne Phillips; web publisher DailyCandy.

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Hot Fashion

Hot Fashion Style In The US In 7 Days

Your personality shines through with the kind of fashionable clothes that you are wearing. Most American designers try to integrate the specific style, time and fashion era on their clothes that can become a milestone in fashion history.

Fashion trends come and go. What was in a few years ago will surely make a comeback soon. This means that fashion trends usually are classy and timeless.




How would you know if this particular hot fashion style is for you? We must determine that the clothes that we are about to buy suits our personality and personal taste, and we have to make sure that it suits and complements our weight, height and skin tone. These are the qualities that you have to be conscious about when you look for a fashion article. Your weight and height will determine what part of the body you have to accentuate or what kind of clothing you should wear (long, short, loose or tight). Your skin tone will determine what kinds of colors would be the best choices for you, whether you have to buy light colored or dark colored clothes.

You are the only person who can decide what looks best for you and what king of clothes can show your true identity to the world.

Remember that you should not wear something just because it is in fashion. Make sure that you are comfortable with what you are wearing. You can always wear something that is classic like black and white because it is always in style.(http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Priyanka_Arora)

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Pakistani Fashion

Pakistani Indian Clothes Fashion 2010

Clothes play a basic role to make somebody elegant and attractive. This is our basic and important need. You can become more attractive if you wear the clothes with some designing. Good clothes make your personality. Makeup is not so important for you to become beautiful and attractive as good clothes are necessary for you. The more beautiful designing you use, more elegant look you get. Therefore in all the fashions, clothes fashion is very much important. Everyone is very conscious about look and wants to become the center of all the eyes. It is a reality for both male and female. When you go market to purchase the clothes then you may confuse to see a lot number of varieties of clothes. It produces a difficulty for you to choose the appropriate colours, appropriate designing and print. If you keep your body shape, your face shape and your gait style in your mind then you can choose the good clothes from all those clothes because these are the factors which play an effective role to suit the clothes with your personality.




Indian Pakistani Fashion Clothes are found in a lot number of light and dark colour varieties, different designing and several prints. Besides this clothes are found in different types of fabrics. All these are important things which should be in your mind for purchasing the clothes. The colours of clothes are selected according to the skin colour because all the colours can't suit your skin colour. You should choose the light colour clothes if you have a dark complexion and you should choose the dark colour clothes if you have a light complexion. The women who have a fair skin and beautiful look they can choose all kinds of colours. Designing of clothes is also fully involved to make you beautiful or ugly because it should be according to your age. Teenagers should use the light designing instead of women who should use the fully designing clothes. Another thing which plays an important role in clothes is type of fabrics because there are hundreds of different types of clothes fabrics which are selected according to your own choice. Remember always for buying clothes that how you look naturally because the clothes give you an appearance. You can increase your impression by making the best selection and may lose all the impression by doing a little mistake. All your beauty look and fashion depends upon your correct way for purchasing the clothes.(http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Muhammad_Saleem_Awan)

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Vogue Fashion

Marketing Vogue - Fashionable Ideas for Small-Business Owners

As a small-business owner, it's OK if you're trapped somewhere between the eighties and the early oughties fashion-wise...as long as your marketing is as in-the-now as the Buddhists. A marketing-mix that's as up-to-date as Coco Rocha's wardrobe might not make you an international celebrity...but it'll definitely help you get paid like one. Take some tips from the fashionistas and makeover your marketing today.

Seasons Change... And so should your marketing plan. Frankly, a one-year marketing plan is too much for most small businesses...a big part of our viability is in our flexibility. To stay au courant, reassess your marketing plan on a quarterly basis - and make sure it suits the season.

Cover the Basics You know you're gonna be living in those blue jeans, so it's worth finding the ones that display your keister to its best advantage. The same holds true for the denim of marketing - your brand identity. Your logo and business cards should fit like a second skin...if you have to cuff the legs or leave the button undone it's time for a new pair.




Make it Your Own vogue fashion Sure, wearing a sweater vest isn't for everyone. But building unique marketing collateral that complements your brand identity makes you more memorable...and helps you compete for mind space. You can pair your blue-jean-brand-identity with a blazer of a website or the hoodie of brochures...but ditch the pre-designed template and customize.

Pleats Happen MC Hammer's pants? Madonna's glove? The eighties? Mistakes are inevitable and, in fact, constitute a big chunk of the growth process. Marketing mishaps are a certainty, and the best way to learn from them is to track them. Assiduously tracking your marketing dollar's ROI is like looking at your high school class photo...it reminds you what not to do.(http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Reese_Minshew)

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Famous Fashion Designers

Let Me Show You Who is a Famous Fashion Designer

If you are in the fashion world and on your way to becoming a top fashion designer yourself, of course you need to be aware of all those whose footsteps you are following in and so you will want to know who is a famous fashion designer and what they have brought to the fashion world which you should be respective of.

Ralph Lauren

Most people, whether they are getting a career in fashion or not, are aware of the name Ralph Lauren. As one of the most infamous names in all of the fashion world, the famous fashion designer Ralph Lauren is a designer that all the hottest celebs love and often don to red carpet events.

What began forty years ago with a collection of ties has not grown into an entire world, redefining American style. Ralph Lauren has really always stood out when it comes to providing superior quality products, and whenever you buy any Ralph Lauren product you know that you are getting the ultimate in quality.

He is a famous fashion designer without a doubt, one of the most popular in the world in fact. He has always been known for providing quality products, creating worlds and inviting people to take part in his dream of delivering gorgeous, stunning designs for men and women.

Christian Louboutin

This is another famous fashion designers, only he is known best for his signature red sole heels. You have probably heard of this famous fashion designer before, maybe on Oprah because she wears his heels quite often?

Celebrities ranging from Angelina Jolie to Mariah Carey are fans of this fashion designer extraordinaire, and he is definitely worth checking out and learning more about if you love gorgeous heels.




These are just two of the literally hundreds upon hundreds of famous fashion designers out there. It is good to be aware of the different fashion designers out there no matter who you are, but particularly if you are interested in having a lucrative career in the fashion world, you are of course going to need to be up to date on the different fashion designers and on which offer the products that you love.

There are always new and up and coming designers all the time, so make sure that you keep your eyes and ears open to see what is new and hot. If you want to be a success in the fashion world, this is something that you just have to do.(http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tim_Yu)

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Fashion Icon

Fashion Icon - Fashion Attracts Attention And More So If In Good Taste

What is a fashion icon, well it is a person who is looked upon by others as being most fashionable in the way they dress to impress and present themselves in the latest trendy designer gear. A fashion icon regardless of how they feel, will, 24 hours a day, dress up to the nines to uphold the title they have been labeled with. An avid follower of fashion will normally duplicate what their favorite celebrity is wearing, therefore, choosing to ignore what is more ideally suited to their own image and budget.
Duplication in the form of replicating what your idol is wearing, should only be copied if the boot fits so as to speak i.e. shape and size

Example: A size 8 figure hugging frock may not look quite as good on the female frame - which measures up to a size 18.

In the UK - Victoria Beckham wife of David the famous footballer has been named the ultimate fashion icon - beating supermodel Kate Moss into second place, with pop rival Nicole Appleton taking the vote for third place. However personal preference in desired clothing and appeal may differ in opinion from different individuals on this ballot, there will be those who applaud Victoria Beckham being crowned a fashion icon, while on the other hand there will be those who oppose the result.




Without doubt - fashion icon Victoria is most profoundly stylish, trendy and chic dressed in expensive designer gear from Italy Paris London, but so is her pretty bank balance. Fashion traits of Mrs Beckham are very desirable to say the least, so desirable that women replicate themselves based upon her wardrobe with devastating consequences, i.e. debt.

They say money can not buy happiness, but it sure can put a smile on your face when it makes Prada and Versace designed garments more affordable. Former band member of the spice girls, Posh Spice (Victoria) has also had a taste of modeling - she went under the spotlight at the London Fashion Week wearing designs from one of her favourite designers Maria Grachvogel.

When following suit of others especially a fashion icon - you need to remember that whatever clothes you wear will always be considered as a second hand idea. In other words you are not the first to dress in the latest new chic designs because; your fashion icon has beaten you to it.

Put the shoe on the other foot. Fashion icons are no different to you and me; they too browse fashion magazines and shop in fashion boutiques for clothes to wear, so therefore this is an opportunity to turn the tables round in your favor. If you are of the creative type, then get out the sewing basket and start making your own creations. If you are not handy with a needle and cotton then find someone who is to help make - what it is - you have in mind.

Getting your ideas noticed by a fashion designer can be a difficult task, but do not let that deter you. Promote your own personal ideas to those who matter, by becoming a fashion icon in the eyes of friends and family. Fashion attracts attention and more so if it is in good taste where your personality shines through.(http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kacy_Carr)

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Green Fashion

Repurposing is the New Green Fashion Trend

It's 2010, the first year of a brand new decade. Go beyond your typical spring cleaning routine with projects that repurpose things you already own. You'll revitalize the style of your whole living space - and your own spirit - and carry a new, fun spin on life into the Summer months and beyond. After months of being inside and avoiding the dark, cold winter, it's exactly the right time to try to find ways to bring spring's sense of freshness and renewal into our daily lives.

Focus your attention on that closet that you only open to put things into. You know that it's full of things you don't use, and probably never will again, but just cannot get yourself geared up to get rid of them. Think of it as urban mining and these items are gold nuggets. You can take all this stuff apart and put it back together in creative ways that will repurpose everything for another season. This is not only a terrific way to be green this Spring, but it's also a very practical way to stay on a tight budget and still be coming out with a few new wardrobe ideas.




Old jewelry with green fashion is the perfect platform to display a little creativity and turn your forgettables into wearable art. Instead of passing by that neighborhood craft store turn in and take a look around. Chances are that they already have a dozen project ideas and can show you before and after photos of some of the things that people have already done with their closet classics.

Scan the fashion magazines for ideas. Recycling and repurposing are "in" even among top designers and who knows, maybe you will be ahead of the curve for what could turn out to be one of the hottest fashion trends for the new decade. And do not limit yourself to jewelry either. Who says that an old skirt made with a fabulous fabric cannot have a new life as a fringed scarf?(http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Boston)

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Fashion Shoot

Photographic Lighting For Fashion Shoot

To begin with this form of photography requires experience and knowledge in the different forms of photographic lighting available in the market. This knowledge comes in handy when it comes to the photo shoots as the overall outlook of the subject is greatly influenced by the lighting and the photographer of choice.

There are three main sources of lighting available during these shoots and the first main type is the key light. This is mainly focused on the good side of the subject or model and is placed quite close to the model to highlight all their good qualities.




Though there are many light sources available during the fashion shoot their positioning must be accurate enough to achieve the desired results and not create shadows where there should not be any. The natural light in a room should be used to bring out the best in the subject and if it is fixed as in a window or sky light then the camera and subject should move around to accommodate it. With the sky light the general feel of the room is altered as it makes the room not only warmer but roomier as would a ceiling that is approximately 14 feet high.

The second artificial light that is used is the fill light that is placed on the opposite side of the key light and slightly further away from the subject. This prevents the formation of shadows when the key light is directly in front of the subject.

Last but not least there is the back light that is used to make the subject "pop" and the clothes they are wearing stand out all the more.

The overall effect of these three lights is that the subject appears in 3D as opposed to 2D and with white or stark background to match then the model stands out all the more.(http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jim_Johannasen)

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Fashion Video

Video Security - High Fashion Video, Zero Crime Rate

Who hasn't heard of the New York Fashion Week? It's that one week every year when New Yorkers and wannabe New Yorkers tear themselves away from their power lunches, power walks, and high-powered careers - all in the name of fashion. It's a must to be seen, and it's not unheard of for average New Yorkers - from waitresses to Wall Street bankers - to do whatever it takes to get the coveted tickets to the multitude of fashion shows occurring all over the city. There is a hierarchy of sorts, with seats closest to the runway often reserved for the crème de la crème of New York society. Yes, we all know that New York is a jungle and with Fashion Week, the city becomes even more so. The turnout is predictably particularly appalling among the bigger fashion shows of the more popular designer brands. People flock to the spectacle put on by Roberto Cavalli, Dolce and Gabbana, and Ralph Lauren, to name a few, not only to see the season's latest designs, but to hobnob or at least catch a glimpse of the rich and famous.

It's a Jungle Out There

If the ruckus in front of the runway in these shows is ghastly, you should see the riot backstage. Here, you can find models in varying stages of nakedness, disgruntled production assistants - fashionably called P.As - and harassed make-up artists and hairdressers. With the high level of tension, it's a wonder that they haven't started killing each other. Not only that, the possibility of theft increases tenfold while in the presence of yet to be seen designer creations. Not surprisingly, designers safeguard their precious masterpieces by hiring the best and most expensive security team that money can buy. Naturally, this includes video security.

It's Not Tacky If I Can't See It




Days before the event, the latest and most high-tech fashion video security systems are surreptitiously set up all over the show's premises. New York being New York, a video security camera in its full glory is considered tacky and offensive. Of course, the security teams would have already anticipated this. Video security cameras are often hidden behind clothes racks and mirrors, or disguised as cute, little, seemingly innocent pots of makeup or inconspicuous accessories that will never see the light of a runway. This way, the sanctity of fashion is guarded without offending any inflated egos.

It's Not a Man Thing

Video security cameras pick up both routine and out-of-the-ordinary activities. Possibly one of the best jobs in the world is watching the surveillance footage from the video security cameras. You get to see models expose their young, nubile bodies as they change from one glamorous outfit to another. However, because these watchers are trained professionals, you can be sure that the video security provider has chosen the most un-sexual man - or woman - for the team. This way, the models' privacy is safeguarded. But they really need not bother. Models are not bothered by nudity. Still, good video security providers go the extra mile to uphold their integrity and reputation - even if it means keeping that juicy surveillance footage to themselves.

Excellent video security can reduce the jungle that is New York during Fashion Week to a harmless petting zoo. Versace, anyone?(http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nahshon_Roberts)

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