FASHION BLOG

It’s so close to being Christmas you can almost taste the mince pies already. The Christmas lights are casting warm glows over city centres; shops are filled with treats worthy of goddesses and you are definitely in the mood to party. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, as they say, and we interpret this as ‘party time’. Christmas is when we can all dress up in our glad rags, pull out our best handbags and generally live it up.

Every major high street store, international fashion brand and everything in between is pulling out all the stops in terms of Christmas fashion. Lookbooks everywhere are filled with dresses, dresses and more dresses. Despite the chilly temperatures that forecasters have been bandying about, the fashion industry is all about hiking that hemline and donning a party dress.

Several micro trends have popped up just in time for the office Christmas party, your best friend’s cocktail party, dinner with the in-laws and New Year’s. With Warehouse dresses as the perfect example, here are three of the best dress trends for Christmas.

Tactile cocktail dresses

The little LBD is getting its best makeover yet, this season. From sequins and feathers to leather and embellishment you just can’t help but touch these mega hot dresses. Two or three styles are key; one-shoulder Grecian mini dresses will have you feeling and looking like Aphrodite in no time; otherwise a modern take on the classic shift, complete with lace and/feathers will get you attention for all the right reason.

Seventies inspired disco dresses

Metallics, comprising of yet more sequins, as well as glitter and shiny silk and chiffon, are at the heart of the 1970s trend. Billowing sleeves, batwing styling and loose fits make this trend fun, sassy and feminine. More one-shoulder dresses in eye-popping brights with skinny belts do this trend proud. Everything has to be big and bold, from your hair and jewellery to the pattern on your dress and the entire outfit’s colour scheme. Wallflowers need not apply.

Daytime sixties inspired dresses

For the perfect daytime dress, suitable for dinner at the in-laws or shopping with the girls, the season’s range of sixties inspired tunics and loose-shift dresses is ideal. Three-quarter length sleeves and the relaxed fit give a more casual feel, whilst the micro-mini length will make sure you still feel girly and chic. Add details with crochet, lace and Peter Pan collars. Mustard, burnt orange and burgundy run through much of the clothing from the 1960s and continue to do so in the decade’s fashion revival this season.

Snake is one of the most symbols used since the ancient world. In the ancient Egypt, snake was used as a symbol of strength and protect against the enemy. In Africa, the snake is also a symbol of inner strength, energy and spiritual power. In some Native American tribes, it is a symbol of thunder and lightning. Also, the snake was responsible for bringing the rain and ensured a good harvest. In the Chinese culture, they believe that a person who is born in the year of the snake is considered to be lucky, diplomatic, intuitive and always popular. They would love to have their kids born in the year of the snake.

Today, snake is a symbol for forces and individuals. With its ability to shed its skin, it became a symbol of rebirth and renewal. It is also a symbol of fertility soil in agricultural societies. The snake jewelry was worn on the body to bring their luck, heal, enhance fertility, protect against injury or evil. Some people do believe in the symbol meaning, but some is not. They might just wear it according to the fashion trend. Whatever the purpose for you the wear snake jewelry on, it also depend on you like it or not. The snake jewelry has come in many forms, made by different materials and designs.

Snake jewelry has become one of the hottest items in the Hollywood for years. Many famous person has been spotted with snake jewelry; snake necklaces, snake earrings, snake bracelets and snake rings. The styles have been worn by women of all ages, by the movie stars (Angelina Jolie), singers (from Madonna to Rihanna and finally Britney Spears), the hottest model and many celebrities (Paris Hilton and Dita Von Teese).

The designer snake jewelry for bracelets has been designed in many styles; from a cuff snake bracelets to stretchy plus size friendly snake bracelets. In the similar way, the snake earrings are design in varieties ways; from stud, long, dangling, rhinestone snack earrings to coiled snake earrings. The designs for snake jewelry are varied as the snake can really change its action to almost every type of figure. Among the jewelry item, the most popular for snack jewelry is the ring, not necklaces, bracelets nor earrings.

The first person to be spotted for the snake ring was Angelina Jolie in the year 2004. She was spotted for a gold snake ring, since then many celebs were spotted for the similar ring style, the snake rings. The snake ring can be really thin and leads itself to wrap around your little finger easily. It can come in the form of perfect cocktail ring or right hand ring, depend on your decision. It can also come in different material; gold, silver, sterling silver or platinum. These are your choice to go with the design and material made for your own style snake ring.

If you are looking for the more in-style snake jewelry to get more attention, you can go for the twisted metal snake jewelry set. Although the most popular choice for snake jewelry is the ring, but the coming new style is about the snake accessories as well. Twisted metal snake coil necklace that double as bracelet is the right answer for today’s trend. This long, bendable metal snake coil necklace can be layered, double up or tripled on your wrist.  You can wear this necklace as a thick bracelet, twirled necklaces or twisted over your wrist to get a more interesting on your dress.  You will more than enjoy to play with this particular piece of jewelry when you stand in front of the mirror in your room. You can also play it with your hair, to make a twisty crown for yourself based on this twisted metal snake coil necklace. The only thing you need to keep in mind is about the size. The suggestion about try it one, occupy your hands by twisting and rotating the jewelry before make your decision to go for that one. Make sure that the size is suitable with yourself and enjoy the play with this new accessories.

If you still want to have more items on snake design, think about the clutch pursed, handbags, or baguette pursed. The snake skin can give a chic look for these items. Blake Lively and Hilary Duff were spotted with the chic black, sophisticated tan and fresh black and white snakeskin purses while Whitney Port was spotted with rich green snakeskin bag and Cameron Diaz with the vibrant orange snake print purse. Think about the best one for yourself, if you really love the snake collections.

One important rule for the snake jewelry is about small doses. Go for the couple of snake jewelry at the time, do not over this number. You will look great with snake necklace with a perfect pair of snake earrings or snake bracelets with snake rings. The snake print purse is recommended with a metal twisted snack necklace for your chic look. Don’t put the whole set of your snake jewelry at the same time although they have coming in the same set, same design. The lesser is the best for the snake jewelry. Now, you can enjoy your look in the trendy snake fashion design.

There are many factors involved with the skinny jeans, if you want to wear this jean style; your fashion sense, fashion style and also, your confidence.  The skinny jeans are basically a very tight pants, taper completely at the bottom of your leg. This jean style is great fit and most women find out that they are comfortable enough for their daily activity.

This jean style has been around the fashion world for over fifty years or so and it can be worn by many people, famous or not so famous. Anyone can wear this style even the plus size women. Just to make sure that the jeans are best fit to your body type. With some tips here, you can also make sure that you can also wear the skinny jeans and still look great.

The first tip is about the color of jeans, go for the dark color. The dark color will help you look slimmer and dark denim also helps your shape look shaper.

Next, think about the proportion on your body. The skinny jeans create a sharp line of your body from the waist down, therefore think about the proportion between your wide and height for your best look. Curvy girls need to avoid the triangle look from upside down based on this design. Make sure that you get the right size of the jeans, not the oversize to avoid the disaster look.

Last thing, you need to check on your shoes. You should go with a little bit of heel with the skinny style. Skinny jeans will make you look shorter, so pair them with a pair of hot pumps or a bold strappy wedge sandal. This combination will make your look sexy and interesting at the same time.

Although people have thought that skinny jeans is best for only tall and skinny person, but if you know and truly accept your body type, you can also get a great look in this jean style. This is the way to learn how to wear the skinny jeans even you are not thin and tall. Accept the truth about your body type, curve and figure and try to cover your weak point and learn to improve your strong point at the same time. All women have their right to look as beauty as they are, just learn how to deal with them.

Fashion plays a major role in our lifestyles, including fashion shoes by many designers. Designer shoes are those pairs of shoe that compliments well with your event dresses. Each shoes designer has their own signature. Their styles can as well give you a clear image of chic and cutting edge in the season.

There are varieties of shoes you should study before going for your new pair. The designer shoes are the best choice to go especially for your special occasions. The designs are varied from classic to stylish style with variety of colors for your dresses as well as the price. To get the right pair of shoes with the right selection of styles, types, trends and price is not an easy job. However, it’s not too difficult to find the right one for you anyway.

There are few websites that offer multiple choices of exclusive and stylish designer shoes with reasonable price. You will have lots of choice to go with series of shoes and you can fall in love with all of them (believe me – if you know the girl’s nature and this could be the hardest part for girl to decide the one she wants). You need times for this pleasant activity, enjoy your time to see each pair in every angle. Check on the shoe descriptions, heel height and materials used for the shoe before make your final decision.

The North Face has developed the brand for nearly 30 years for the numerous high altitude and polar expedition equipment. The North Face jacket would be the best thing to describe about North Face products. This brand jacket is well known for its capability on withstanding in the most extreme conditions. The jacket is used by world-class climbers, explorers and extreme skiers who have spent times in their live to face up with extreme environments. There are many products and equipments offered by the North Face brand, to save your life under different conditions.  The company is continuously develops and introduces all new innovative products to their customers. Together with the great designs, The North Face product is termed as the world-class products for anyone who wants to try to face the extreme conditions.

Men North Face jackets is the first jacket choice for everybody who wants to go for the extreme outdoor activity. The warm and functional of the jacket is the essential factor for you in the winter time. Moreover, the windproof and wearable materials are necessary if you need to stay outside for long time. The North Face jacket will go with you anywhere in the world, to the highest point on the mountain you can ever dream for.  Not only for men, the North Face jackets for women are all available in many designs. They will provide women with comfort, warmth with durable material with the complement of fleece jacket inside. The design for women’s jacket is also focused on the high stress areas by the use of abrasion-resistant fabric overlays in the shoulders, chest and elbows area. Women can be sure that they will be well protected by the North Face outfit in any condition they have to face up.

You can also consider the other products from the North Face brand, to keep you as warm and comfy as possible under the extreme environment conditions. Technical Down Jackets and technical wind fleece are also recommended if you know you are going for the real cold weather. These products are durable and abrasion resistance with soft, exceptionally breathable and water repellent fabric made. Stichless expedition shells and welded soft shells are another options you can go for, to keep your warm as long as you have put them on. There are lots of things you can find out under this brand. Take a look if you are willing to go for the extreme outdoor activities.

As the motto said “Anything is possible”, never stop exploring with the North Face products. Photos courtesy of altrec.com