Gender Bender: The Tuxedo Trend

Tuxedos aren't just for black tie affairs or penguins anymore! The classic style has taken over the fashion world once again – but this time with a major makeover. Take a cue from the boys this season, and think pinstripes, blazers, tailored trousers, and brogues, but styled with a chic, feminine twist. Designers like Victoria Beckham wowed this year by incorporating the tux trend into her autumn collection, and stylish celebs like Jennifer Aniston have been spotted wearing this conservative-meets-sexy ensemble out on the town.  The tuxedo trend, first dubbed Le Smoking, has become a classic since first introduced by Yves St. Laurent in the 60′s. This time around though, the standard black or white...

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10 Fashion Essentials

Trends come and go, but in fashion, there are some universal fashion staples every woman must possess to stay effortlessly stylish. These classic must-haves will help you prepare for any situation, while also looking polished and smart.  1. The crisp white shirt Thanks to fashion icon, Carolina Herrera, this style staple is an eternal favorite fashion trend. She started designing white shirts in 1981 and there is at least one white shirt in her every collection. A classic white shirt can be worn  with ball gown skirts, blue jeans, and office blazers. Herrera explains that such shirts make her feel secure, adding that when she can’t decide what to wear, she chooses a white shirt. Tuck it into a pair of...

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The F - Word

Ever had that awkward feeling when no one understands a word you’re saying? This often happens to me when I talk about certain trends or style elements, only to be met with puzzled faces that need explanations. This week’s post is thus dedicated to exploring another beautiful facet of fashion - the jargon. Follow me as I take you through a glossy glossary of my favourite fashion terms and trends (at the moment). Androgynous: having a look that is neither strongly feminine or masculine Boho-chic - a style of female fashion drawing on various bohemian and hippie influences, which, at its height in 2004–05, was associated particularly with actress Sienna Miller and model Kate Moss Cable Knit -...

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A Fashion Forecast

This week’s post is a warning to all winter gym slackers. With Spring only a few weeks away, now is a good time to get off the couch and into shape. Because the hottest trend for this Spring is the belly-baring top, or the midriff. As you know, the ’90s are back in a big way and the crop top is a prominent part of this fashion craze.  This upcoming spring, the midriff is fashion’s erogenous zone of choice, with designer after designer sending models down the runway in belly-baring ensembles. Luckily for some of us the look is much more subtle than the crop tops of the early ‘90s, as the midriff poster-child, Zoe Saldana demonstrates. She proves that sometimes just a sliver of skin is sexier than the full Monty. Now, not all of...

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