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- Who Said Flats Have to Be Uninspired - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateA year ago an associate footwear editor working for a fashion trend forecasting company said that flats are not as elegant as heels, but they do enable more movement. That is so unfair to flats because it makes them sound uninspired, utilitarian and well…so boringly practical. The truth is ...
Views: 790 - Tribal Trends in Jewelry - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateBig, bold and colorful express the tribal trend in jewelry this season. Tribal jewelry has been around a long time and this season it is playful, daring and ethnic with a modern twist. This evocative style depicts the historically primitive people from all over the world. The confident, stylish ...
Views: 949 - The Shift Dress - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateOne of the more popular dresses for women this season is the shift dress. Yes, this dress is one that you will love putting on because it fits right, looks great and it is so versatile. The shift dress will be a major component to the 2011 dress trends. This particular dress type offers the ...
Views: 1039 - Texture - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateOne of the big trends in handbags for 2011 is texture. Different textures, different materials, even different hardware on the bags all contribute to a sense of touch and a sense of sensuality. The use of texture seems to be about bringing handbags into a new dimension. Different designers ...
Views: 780 - Spring to Fall 2011 - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateOne definite trend with regard to handbags, that was really seen in the 2011 Spring Fashion Weeks, was color. Colors were evident with regard to the fashion collections for clothes, but also with regard to handbags. It s almost like a salute to the end of the economic downturn and instead of ...
Views: 626 - Satchels and Hobo Bags - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateSatchels and hobo bags are quite on trend for 2011. They are different from the rather big and bulky designer bags that we saw in 2009 or 2010, these are much more compact, less roomy and much more dainty than the large ‘bucket style’ bags which weighed a lot and seemed to be permanently full, ...
Views: 1241 - Sandals With Exotic Multicultural Influences - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateWhen the warmer weather arrives, shoes you have adored in the past few months can suddenly seem so uncomfortable. It’s difficult to let go of your wedge heels though because…let’s face it…you love them! They are the hot trend and this hot has nothing to do with temperature outside. Thanks to ...
Views: 1189 - Rose Gold Trends in the Spring of 2011 - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateLet’s start with a little bit of history about rose gold, shall we? It is actually a mixture of gold and a copper alloy that has been around since the beginning of the nineteenth century in Russia. It used to be known as Russian gold or Red gold but neither of those terms is widely used anymore. ...
Views: 982 - Rings with Beauty and Bling - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateSo many times, even in this collapsed, devastating economy, American women still want to go out for a night on the town. This article will give them some of the trendiest, most sought after rings that will give any outfit that second look! One of the hottest trends right now is the animal look. ...
Views: 674 - Raise Your Profile With High Heels - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateRemember when you were a little girl and mommy’s high heels looked so good on your small feet as you wobbled across the floor? Well that little girl is all grown up now, and she’s not wobbling any more. In fact, slipping on your pair of Chrissie Morris or Charlotte Olympia heels today seems so ...
Views: 666 - A Horoscope of Shoes - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Shirley ApplegateYou can make fashion sense of your future by considering your horoscope of shoes. Different types of shoes represent different types of personalities and charisma. So for fun, let’s consider the different star signs and which shoes will make you happiest and feeling more fulfilled. Gemini ...
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