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•10 Things You Need For Fall 2008 to Winter 2009
With each new season, you need a new look that stays with the trends. There is no need to get rid of all your existing clothes and buy a brand new wardrobe. These 10 things are all you need to take you through this season. Just mix and match the old and the new for a brand new look.
1. A New Tweed Skirt Suit
That was the big look for Chanel's Fall 2008 through Winter 2009 Ready To Wear collection. It is also the most practical thing a woman could own. That skirt suirt would take you to the...
•How the Trench Can Revamp Your Look For Fall 2009 Thru Winter 2010
Burberry's Fall 2009 thru Winter 2010 fashion runway showcases some really gorgeous trench coats. These are taupe and belted and totally chic. Models strode down the catwalk wearing long trench coats, worn open to reveal the gorgeous dresses beneath them.
Hermes brought a new twist to the trench coat by putting hoods on these classics. What you get is a superbly warm, cute, all wrapped up look that looks undeniably cool. Pair that with a wool scarf and warm trousers.
How long should your...
•Hot Jewelry Trends For Summer 2009
During the 1930s depression, people looked to the movies with upbeat musicals and lavish sets for that touch of optimism. Fashion too reflects the movie scene, with glamourous and sensual clothes, fur trimmed clothes by day and backless dresses by night. The look was luxe in contrast to the economic climate of that time.
Enter 2009, with the depressing economic climate. Fashion goes upbeat. An escape from the gloom and doom of these times. Canary yellow halter dresses, primary colors in...
•Top 5 Fashion Must Haves For Spring Summer 2009 A Recessionistica s Guide
Recession or not, a girl needs decent clothes. What are the must haves this season every woman should own?
There are the very trendy clothes that may no longer be relevant next year. With the economy as it is, you might want to give those a pass.
Treat your wardrobe as an investment. What are the gorgeous pieces that can take you from this season through many Springs and Summers to come?
Dynasty style shoulder pads may be back but rather than buy one of the current heavily padded jackets or...
•Makeover Your Wardrobe For 2008
With the new year, it is time for a new image. Time to streamline your wardrobe so that everything fits and flatters you perfectly. Make those I-have-nothing-to-wear days history. Pare down your wardrobe ruthlessly and throw out anything that does not make you look amazing.
Set aside a day, or two to try on every item of clothing you own.
Does it look good on you? Yes? Keep it. Maybe? Throw it out. No? Throw it out too.
Okay, you need not throw them into a bin. You could give them away...
•Top 3 Summer 2008 Silver JewelsThat Stand the Test of Time
Don't you hate it when the latest accessories you buy this season look dated next season?
Summer brings with it plenty of gorgeous whimsical clothes and accessories. What can you get now that is hot right now and will still be in style next year?
Jewelry is your best bet. In particular, silver jewelry which always stays in vogue.
Yes, jewelry is something you'd want your guy to get for you. Engagement rings, jewelry gifts and all are stuff a girl gets from the guy of her dreams. But you can...
•How to Make Summer 2009 Makeup Trends Work on a Tight Budget
This season, nude makeup is out. Color is in. Color is the pretty, not gaudy.
The look is pretty. Like the high school cheerleader. There is no need to go to extremes to apply makeup that looks like it is not even there. Go ahead. Let the color show. It is cool to be seen in pretty makeup.
At Gucci's Spring/Summer 2009 ready to wear collection, models sashayed down the catwalk with heavily lined eyes. Eye makeup was dramatic while the rest of the face stayed pale. No discernible blusher. Lips...
•What a Recessionistica on Vacation Needs For Summer 2009
Summer 2009 brings with it crisp white clothes, sexy bikinis, gorgeous resort wear and makeup with pretty color. Accessories are flamboyant. The look is decadent.
How does that translate to packing for a beach vacation during the recession?
Less is more. Go minimal. But don't sacrifice your style.
Start with a bikini. The quintessential summer essential. At very least, bring along a swimsuit.
The bikini top can double up as a sexy summer top when you are away from the swimming pool or the...
•Slimming Fashion Tricks Jeans The Modern Girl s Corset
Once upon a time, all fashionable women wore corsets to define their figures and to allow them to wear the demanding dresses of their day. Corsets would cinch their waists, flatten their tummies and smooth the way for their ultra feminine dresses the natural female form would otherwise find hard to look good in. Basically, corsets give you an hourglass figure.
Boned corsets were worn by ladies in the past to make them look more slender. This corset would be laced tight by their helpers and...
•How to Get Brand New Designer Clothes on a Recessionistica s Budget
The mere mention of the word 'designer' conjures images of luxury clothing so expensive that only the most privileged can afford them.
Cheap designer clothes? That is an oxymoron. Or is it?
Every cloud has a silver lining. In this recession filled with doom and gloom, the silver lining is that businesses are so desperate to get people to buy their things that they cut their prices. It is discount galore everywhere. The designer dress you normally would not be able to afford has been...
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