Shirt Dresses: Cozy and Comfortable Womens Wear

Shirt dress

Shirt dresses are getting popular these days. From plaid to chambray to print patterns, shirt dresses are available in many styles. This simple style that borrowed details from men’s shirt has evolved to more than just a button-down shirt dress with a collar.

Nowadays you can walk down the street and see girls parading in beautiful shirt dresses. If you can manage to creatively change styles of one shirt dress by using bold and chic accessories, then you could probably wear the same one all week through and no one would be the wiser. Shirt dresses are very classy and chic and is a must-have for spring-summer 2010.

Shirt dresses look gorgeous on girls as well as working women whether tall or with short height. Girls wear it all with their own personal styles. Teenage girls love creativity and uniqueness in everything and everywhere, and same is the case with their dresses. So, a shirt dress will be a perfect choice for them.

Not only for teenage girls, shirt dresses make a perfect ensemble for working women as well as pregnant ladies. Available in different lengths, colors and styles, shirt dresses can be worn on any occasion, as they exhibit elegance in a refined manner. Some shirt dresses may have a belt tyeing across the waist with a buttoned closure while some may have smocking at the waist for a flattering shape. Continue>>

Faux fur Vest ~ A hot winter fashion

Damselle Faux Lynx Fur Vest

Du Monde Faux Fox Fur Vest with Belt

In a time when latest fashion trends are rising and falling quickly, everyone like to invest to right fashion accessories that can add cache to wardrobe for many years. Winter is just around the corner and it’s the right time to invest in season’s hot trend, the Faux Fur Vest. Fur is an absolute must have and a big fashion trend for upcoming season. Available in variety of shades, prints, styles, materials, lengths and designs, they’re truly versatile. Many of them are inspired by glam rocker trend, while some of them are long and can be belted. Shorter, zip front, reversible style fur vests are best options.

Fur was seen all over the runway for the cold season as a sign of fashion and art. Fur vests are very comfortable, easy to wear and can be easily slip on or off according to the temperature. For chilly winter season, prefer to choose natural furs, as they’re more warm than artificial furs.

You can wear the faux fur vest in two ways. For a night time pair it with a long sleeve mini and high heels. The vest is an accessory in itself so jewelry should be kept to a minimum. Drape a fur lined cape over your evening wear for an elegant look. For the day time wear it with a pair of skinny jeans and loose fitting tee for a casual and fashionable outfit.

Damselle is good brand name for fur vest. This lush faux fur is so soft on a chic vest styled with faux lynx trim contrast. Animal printed fur vest looks very glamorous and are among hot fashion trends for fall/winter 2009/2010. It’s front hook style with side pockets makes it more stylish.

Faux leather belt style fur vest is another great option for winter fashion. This soft vest in rich faux fur is a stunning fashion statement item with a shawl collar and on seam pockets. It looks very cozy.

You can find a trendy faux fur vests at Newyork & Company, Forever 21 and Nordstrom.

Get in season’s hottest look with Biker Jackets!

Biker Jacket with mini skirt

Biker Jacket with a Micro Mini

Biker jackets are fantastic if you’re looking to gain a dash for flair to your looks, with a touch of toughness. These days, women’s biker jackets have taken on a shape which in itself are distinctively feminine.

This fall designers went hog wild for ahem, zipped, and shrunken toppers. Jacket’s waist tapers in an almost hour glass way, so that it accords nicely to the torso. Check out some classy biker chic looks for the season!

Aqua Leather Motorcycle Jacket, Tory Burch Satchel and Aqua Fingerless Gloves: Toughen up your look with Aqua’s leather motorcycle jacket. Match it up with a diaphanous silk dress for work or with boyfriend jeans on weekends. A refined satchel in luxe glazed leather gets a rocker update with glamorous studded detailing. The latest craze for cooler weather are fingerless gloves. Get amped up in vibrant colors, or go classic and stay warm at same time.

Aqua Leather Biker Jacket, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Blouse, and Free People Skirt: Get a sweet and tough look with Aqua’s cropped leather motorcycle jacket, combined with Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Blouse and Free People mini skirt. Keep this look minimal with short and sassy skirt in crisp cotton sateen and monochromatic accessories, and up your glitz factor with a sparky clutch and bold heels.

The new styles in vogue have designs with usual zipper fronts with interior satin liner. If you wanna grab some trendy biker jackets for fall and winter just keep venturing online at stores like Nordstrom, Bebe, and BloomingDales.

Stylish and Cozy Women’s Trench Coats

Well! The upcoming season is all about wearing warmth, style and comfort together. No compromises for any of these three. With 40′s and 80′s trends coming back, trench coats are gaining popularity this season. So, why not take that versatile and naive looks for the day in modern trench coats with classic seasonal palette and runway trends!

Trench coats have enjoyed a renaissance since it became popular on TV and movies. Most famous ones are the coats worn by characters in Matrix movies. These long leather coats were a defining characteristic and made each individual look confident, smart, and well put together.

Now, they are literally worn as a street chic. As it gives a more tough and stylish look and provides protection against harsh weather. If you’re looking for perfect fitting trench coats, then check out some of these here.

Betsey Johnson Fit & Flare Trench Coat: This glossy coat has contrast buttons and faux-patent cuffs pop against a darling double-breasted trench. Fashioned with a wide lapel collar balanced by a flared, pleated skirt it has a removable tie belt to accent the waist fit. Read More>>

Betsey Johnson Fit & Flare Trench Coat

Wrap dresses: Making An Intelligent Style Statement!

Wrap dress became an icon in itself when it was introduced to the world of high fashion by Belgian born fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg in 1972. This figure flattering, easy-to-wear, and versatile dress is appropriate for all body shapes. They are equally suitable for young fashion conscious female as well as the mature trendy woman.

Wrap dresses are back this season. These days wraps have been updated to include the cotton, mock style, kimono style, sleeveless (both short and long) and pretty chiffon wrap dresses. These flattering frocks come in casual looks, business styles, and even fancy evening wear including maternity wrap tops.

Have a look on some new styles of these flattering dresses:~

Tadashi Taffeta Wrap Dress: This beautiful tulip-shaped flattering taffeta wrap dress with cutaway shoulders creates a hem lend drama. Colored in bronze it has a wide wing collar and bold bow at the waist. Continue>>

Tadashi Taffeta Wrap Dress

Zara’s Autumn/Fall Winter 2009-10 Catalogue

This season, shoulders are getting extra volume with over-sized puff sleeves. It’s official, the 1980s have a rushy come back into fashion this year! While looking at Zara’s Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009 campaign, it seems that accentuated shoulders, thigh high boots, and boyfriend jeans are on the mark. Read More>>

Zara Fall/Winter 2009 Collection

CJ by Cookie Johnson presents this fall’s Cool Curvy Cut Jeans

CJ by Cookie Johnson 'Love' Boyfriend Jeans

CJ by Cookie Johnson 'Grace' Bootcut Jeans

No doubt, Jeans are the most famed outfits all over the world. It’s availability in versatile shapes, types, designs, and colors has made it much more popular. But, in fashion world, there’s a growing demand of jeans that actually fits women with curvy figures.

There’s a new brand that has actually given a solution to this enigma. Wife of NBA legend Magic Johnson, and a graduate from Michigan State University with a degree in Retailing of Clothing and Textiles, Cookie Johnson has teamed with Michael Glasser of Seven for All Mankind, to create a hip-and-shapely premium denim experience for women, sized 24 to 38. She masterfully completed her goal to fashion the perfect premium fit to those who are bit curvy around the backside.

The new Cj collection have a flattering boot cut to help balance out the hips. They not only look fab but they are comfy too.

Cj ‘Grace’ Bootcut Jeans has an embroidered logo details with one back pocket and a classic boot-cut with light stretch. There’s a single rhinestone to embellish the button closure too. This jean is generously cut in the right places to give a curvy shape to legs.

And the gorgy ‘Love’ Boyfriend Jean (right), flatters like no one else. Cookie’s modestly relaxed fit and dark rinse make this style more versatile, that complements everything from office heels and blazers to weekend tanks and tees.

Available in varieties like skinny, boot cut, and boyfriend jeans, this collection can be exclusively shopped at Nordstrom.

Tips to make petite frames look taller and slimmer…

Women with petite or smaller frames are always searching for ways and tips to provide them a slimmer and taller look. It is not a hard task. With right and proper knowledge of dressing style, one can look as the way desired. We’re here with some of the fantastic tips to look taller and slimmer.

Tip #1: Always wear monochromatic dress, that means one dark color from top to bottom.

Tip #2: Choose dark colors like black, navy blue, brown, and chocolate. Dresses with metallic color also provide a taller look but they should not be too lustrous and loud. If you want to choose trendy styles, then go for small print dresses. The smaller the print, the more you look slimmer.

Tip #3: Choose vertically elongated and evenly spared striped clothes rather than horizontal striped designs, as they’ll make you look wider. You can wear scarves lightly tied with dangling ends.

Tip #4: Broad belts should be avoided because they’ll cover a huge body portion giving a shorter look. Use thinner belts tied loosely that will not show your problem areas.

Tip #5: Wear long and thin wired necklaces with pendants, and avoid chokers. Long necklaces will give you an elongated look while heavy ones will make you look too bulky.

Tip #6: Don’t feel shy in choosing clothes that fits your frame. Avoid loose-fitted, boxy and bulky clothes. Nothing can emphasize curves better than a great-fitting dress. And yeah, don’t pack yourself in blazers and cardigans. Leave them unbuttoned.

Tip #7: Choose your shoes with thin soles, medium to high heel that matches to the outfit. It will give a thinner look to legs. Chunky and shoes with straps should be avoided.

Tip #8: V-necks always provide a taller and slimmer profile. But be careful while wearing deeper necks.

Tip #9: Dresses like capris, empire waist tops and A-line skirts provide a gorgy look to petite frames.

Tip #10: Be confident while wearing any dress. It will groom your chic.

Stylish Gym apparels to make you look cool..

Half Zip Heather Racerback Tank

Bebe Sport Mesh Back Tank Top

While you’re not going to hit the gym with a full-face make up and a fresh blowout, you can still look stylish while working out. A plethora of modish lifestyle and “yoga-inspired” brands of athletic and gym wear are available now.

But who wants to wear an oversize T-shirt and baggy shorts day after day? And its not that necessary to wear loose clothes in a gym. The best of today’s active workout wear compounds function, fit and style for women who want to feel good and gorge as they are. The fantastic and superb collections offered by Bebe sports are designed to help a woman feel beautiful about the way she looks while working out, lounging, or running around town.

There are lots of flattering options out there by Bebe Sports, that are made from state-of-the-art fabrics that wick away sweat and keep you cool and dry. Here’s a look at some comfy and stylish workout wear.

This Mesh Back Tank Top has contrasting stripes racing from upper back to lower front and the adjustable straps, crossed at back. A mesh inset at center back keeps you look and feel cool. This tank top can be all yours for just $39.00. Keeping cool never looked so dashing. Isn’t it?

The Half Zip Heather Racerback Tank is color-blocked with contrast hues, zipped up in a sporty style with empire bodice carved into distinct panels. The neck and arm has contrast trim-lines and BBSP logo at the back’s center. With reinforced stitching it can stretch for maximum and will cost you $44.00.

These workout pieces will keep you comfy, dry, and cute!