Spring 2012 Wedding Gown Trend: Embellished Skirts
Published December 12, 2011 | 
Bridal market has concluded in New York and everyone is excited to find out what the big trends will be for bridal fashion in 2012! A key trend from the Spring 2012 collections which were just debuted is wedding gowns with ornately embellished skirts. Learn more about this gorgeous trend, and get inspired for your 2012 wedding!
Big skirts are definitely in for 2012! Many of the most striking wedding gowns which were shown at New York bridal market featured skirts which were not only voluminous, but which also had very heavy embellishments. Oversized three-dimensional flowers are one of the most impressive accents in the new 2012 wedding dress collections. While the concept has been shown in previous years in a few haute couture lines, for 2012 the detail will be much more widely available in wedding gowns across all price points. A gown with huge flowers on the skirt would be stunning for a spring or summer bride.
Another take on the oversized embellishment trend for 2012 wedding gowns is large concentric circles of pleated organza. Brides who know their wedding history will be reminded of the famous bridal gown worn by legendary bride Jacqueline Bouvier when she wed John F. Kennedy. The design is updated with light organza which helps keep the gown from being too heavy. The three-dimensional design on the skirt of these bridal gowns is usually balanced with a more simple strapless bodice with shirring. The shirring is just enough interest to hold up to the eye-catching design of the skirt without competing. A strapless neckline looks best when it is enhanced with dramatic handmade wedding jewelry.
Tiered skirts with plenty of volume will also be a key trend for 2012 brides. The tiers are often done over very full skirts, and can be used with either a natural waistline or a mermaid cut gown. Further accents in the form of appliques and beading on the tiers are also part of the look. Truly, there is no such thing as too busy for the upcoming season of wedding dresses. Crystal beading is particularly favored with the tiered skirt gowns, and will lend itself to being paired with handmade crystal bridal jewelry for the wedding day.
For brides who want an embellished skirt which is a bit less exuberant, there will also be gowns for 2012 which are accented with delicate flower petals. The petals are usually created from lightweight organza, and flutter gracefully all over the skirt of the wedding gown. This is a delightful effect for a garden wedding. The slightly more subdued effect of the three-dimensional petals will be sweet for a petite bride who might find herself overwhelmed by one of the oversized flower appliqued skirts. After all, it is always more important to find a wedding gown which suits the individual bride than it is to adhere slavishly to trends.
There will be plenty of other fabulous new wedding gown trends on the horizon for spring 2012. Hint: the royal wedding is sure to be an inspiration. Every year there are some wonderful choices for bridal gowns, and 2012 will be no exception!
Designer Jeans – Let Your Designer Jeans Make a Fashion Statement
Published December 9, 2011 |
Ok so you have to choose between jeans and don’t know which ones are meant for you. You hate the dilemma and think all of them are meant for you! Just relax and don’t freak out …you need help so just read on.
Some tips will work as a blessing for you when it comes to choosing a perfect pair of jeans. Jeans are meant for all kinds of tall, short and average sizes. So you must know which one will work for you.
When you enter the jeans sections you will probably end up freaking out where to begin and which ones to try out. A few tips can help you shortlist the options and make your shopping experience much easier.
Tips for choosing the right pair of jeans
Before you choose to buy jeans you have to decide which pair of shoes will go with it. The heel of a shoe is the key factor in determining the kind of looks the jeans will give to your body once it flows down your legs.
- Keep in mind that you have to leave margins for the pair of jeans to shrink after their first wash. The size will alter a bit and so will the shape so keep that on the list of tips.
- If you have nice abs then a low-rise jeans will really do the trick of showing them and make heads turn.
- Boot cut designs are wider at the point of leg openings and a little loose in fitting through leg lines.
- Flare jeans have a wide opening at the lower leg and are fun to wear.
- Stonewashed jeans appear faded and funky
- Distressed jeans are designed with shredded fabric appearance, holes or even crinkle which give it an appearance as if it is worn out.
- Dark colored jeans suit night occasions perfectly.
- Take a look at what body shape you have and you will be able to choose the right pair of jeans to go with it.
- If you are a bit chubby then boot cut jeans can give you the slender proportionate look and make your legs look curvy. Darker colors will easily hide any bulges you have.
- If you have a slender body then flared jeans will look very nice on you. If you have flat abs then low rise jeans will also appear sexy and appealing.
- Athletic bodies go well with boot cut jeans to compliment the narrow hips. Low rise jeans are also suitable for such body shapes.
- True Religion as well as 7 is the latest and trendiest design for jeans lovers today.
Jeans are no longer just worn casually. Designer wear jeans are now worn on semi formal occasions just as frequently with formal tops and heels.
Bold and Bright Therapist Uniform Colours at Fashion Week
Published December 7, 2011 |
This year Paris was all about the wide leg trouser in lady-like shades of camel, fawn and slate grey. London re-ignited our current passion for all things utility – but at this year’s Milan Fashion Week there were one two surprises on the runway that saw designers, journalists and celebrities removing their shades and picking up their pencils.
Traditionally the autumn/winter season colour story is all about a darker base palette. Think black, grey and chocolate brown and you can be pretty confident that you’re on the money in the fashion stakes. Think again. This year at Milan we saw the most vivid colours ever witnessed on the runway at any time of year. Hot pink, vibrant teal and rich purple all put in a loud and proud appearance as models strutted their stuff for Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Jil Sander to name just a few.
Now we’re not suggesting you rush out and buy a head to toe canary yellow two piece suit or a therapist uniform in fluorescent orange, but when a trend this big starts it’s impossible to ignore and we’d stake our reputation on the fact that brights are going to be one of this winter’s big hitters. And of course, as a beauty professional you need to consider what’s happening on the runway when you choose your new therapist uniform.
Bright colour is a surprisingly easy trend to wear and a lot less scary than it looks. There’s only really one golden rule to follow; when your colour palette is this bright keep the cut of your therapist uniform classic and simple. Think about the asymmetrical tunic – slimming at the waist with a strong, structured neckline. It creates a sleek silhouette that’s the perfect base for a bold shade. Wear it with slim fitting trousers or a smart skirt for a look that’s classic and bang on trend at the same time.
Wearing bright colours is about confidence. If you feel sure that the shade and style of your therapist tunic suits you perfectly you’ll be able to carry off the most vibrant shades. And don’t feel you have to follow any trend like a slave, (after all what looks wonderful on a model can be a very different thing when a mere mortal tries to carry it off!) So think about accent colours for your therapist uniform; a black beauty tunic with a hot pink trim is on-trend and very wearable. You could even try wearing a strong colour on top with black trousers or a skirt – although after the mouth watering shades we saw at Milan Fashion Week we don’t think we’ll ever wear black again.