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What pants styles are in this fall?
Pants styles are numerous this season and anything goes, but this fall designers are bringing back wide legged trousers. Ken Downing, Neiman Marcus fashion director, says “The trophy trouser of the season is, hands down, the wide pant! Tailored with pleats, soft, with a paper-bag waist, or cut with the relaxed ease of a pajama—the most fashionable stride starts with a pant that’s wide!”
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Fashion Investments For Fall
Fashion investments for fall are plentiful and can add drama to your style. Something in velvet is a must have trend to invest in this fall. Velvet shoes, velvet blazers, velvet pants and tops are all the rage. Nothing is more luxurious and royal as velvet.
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African Style Snapshot
African Style African style varies from city to city and rural areas. On a recent safari to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia we saw more animals than fashion plates but fashion is alive and well. The above photo was taken in Zambia. The woman is wearing a dress she designed. At the Victoria Falls and a…
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Denim Shorts and Cut-Offs
Denim shorts and cut-offs are the hottest summer trend and there are a gazillion ways to style them. Hats are a favorite style element with denim shorts and cut-offs. Different style tops are another way to create a unique personal look.
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The Latest Fashion Trend: Break a Fashion Rule
If you want to look chic and/or ramp up your style the latest fashion trend is to break a fashion rule. Combine patterns and prints that clash, mix bold and bright colors, layer multiple pieces, wear print shoes with print dresses, print skirts or print pants, or wear a ball gown with trainers. Fashionistas are wearing pajamas with hats and heels, underwear is now outerwear and women are even wearing white to weddings when they are not the bride.
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Wearing the Athleisure Trend
The athleisure trend is gaining momentum because women are embracing healthier lifestyles and demanding more clothing that is functional. Many women have embraced wearing workout clothes (sporty & luxe) all day long, all around town. It is now totally acceptable to wear your athleisure outfit all day, every day except when going to work in most offices. Athleisure is about comfy clothing such as baggy yoga pants, leggings, sports bras, tanks and trousers.
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Stand Out Styles for 2016 Spring / Summer!
Stand out styles for 2016 Spring / Summer are on there way or in your favorite stores now. There is something for everyone so don’t despair. Designers have heard women’s desires for comfortable and more relaxed clothing and there are more choices than ever before.
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What to wear with mules?
Mules are the hottest footwear trend for spring / summer 2016. Mules are shoes that are backless and often closed-toed. Mules can be any heel height – from flat to high. Low heel mules tend to be worn with more casual clothes such as shorts and jeans for more casual venus. However a mule style shoe looks /très chic with cropped pants or midi length skirts and dresses. Style shorts and short skirts with a more substantial looking mule style.
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Stylish Women in Amsterdam
Women in Amsterdam are very stylish and appear to love fashion. The stores are packed with enthusiastic and seemingly well off shoppers. Amsterdam has many one-of-a-kind specialty stores and department stores.
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Scarves and Boots in Utrecht
Scarves and Boots in Utrecht. After traveling around Belgium and the Netherlands it is apparent that two must have fashion essentials are scarves and boots. Most of these Utrecht street fashions were taken in the fourth biggest city in the Netherlands. Utrecht is a medieval city ringed by a moat and crisscrossed by scenic canals. This city is a university town with a lot of young people contributing to its vibrancy. Utrecht was bustling while we were there.
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