BIKINI SEASON

          Summer is the season most loved. It means fun, parties, barbeques, beaches and of course swimsuits. Swimsuits come in many different styles, colors and patterns. Certainly there is one that will suit your body type.

The Bikini
a regular two piece swimsuit

The strapless bandeau
a tube top but narrower, and the top with cups similar to a push up bra

The Tankini
It is a more conservative two piece swimsuit combining a tank top and a bikini bottom.

The monokini / cutout swimsuit
Similar to a bikini but is, technically a one piece. Wide at the bust and hips area, and slim at the middle giving the illusion of an hourglass figure

sheer fashion

         

Sheer fabric is back as one of hottest 2009 and 2010 fashion trends, and plenty of celebrities are wearing it. But don't worry, it's not all about tight, see-through tops, and dresses that scream 'look at me' as we saw in the 1990s. Run your eyes over the Spring / Summer 2009 and spring/summer 2010 runway collections and you'll find sheer fabrics used in a multitude of ways: tight sheer pieces, layers, and the much sought after delicate, feminine draping. And elegance really is the key to wearing the sheer fashion trend this year. While it was last at its most popular in the 1990s, it was in 2006 that it last hit our radar.

attack of the tartans

 

Tartans are also called plaids, checkered clothes.. Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven cloth, now used in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. (Tartan is also known as plaid in North America, but in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder or a blanket.)

My must haves are a plaid shirt to wear with leggings or jeans or a plaid skirt paired with a simple black, gray or white top.

 

 

80's trends are back

 

  

No neutral colors. In the ’80s, people were either crazy-bright and colorful or in severe all-black. The ’80s essentially boils down to these two concepts: a glittery bustier/party dress, a bright spandex dress. You can break these two pieces down into separates: just a full tutu-skirt or just a bustier top; a stretchy tube skirt or bright leggings. Once you have your ’80s piece, add some cool layers, like a white button-down knotted at the waist, a slouchy jean jacket, or blazer. Don’t forget some black tights or leggings. For shoes, try simple structured ballet flats or some sort of crushed lace-up boots. Go light on the jewelry, and let the focus be on the clothes. Add simple earrings, like hoops or studs, and leave it at that.

 

80's bubblegum punk 

accessorize with sparkly jewelry and quirky add ons

the strong shouldered look

studs on just about anything

One of the biggest trends this season is having studs on just about everything—bags, dresses, jeans, jackets, accessories, and shoes. It’s a great add-on to any piece of clothing and is just as versatile as any ornament for fall. You can pull off this studded accent in different ways.

• Incorporate a rocker/biker look with matching leather and chains for a hardcore tough chick style.

• If you’re not up for that head-to-toe style but still want that edgy look, wear them in small doses like on cool gladiator sandals to give your outfit added oomph.

studded flats

• If your style is feminine and girly but you’d love to try this accent, wear your flowy dresses and pastel ensembles with studded accessories like bags and shoes in very soft and simple designs.

fun fearless gray

neutral shades like gray gained sophistication and versatility, its a jack of all shades because you can wear it with anything hue whether dressed down or glam it up.. this drapey dress can also be worn with ankle length colored tights just try the maroon, teal or lipstick pink

or

paired it with a cut - out heels

great jeans to have right now

1. acid wash: This 80's gray and acid wash looks elegant paired with sharply tailored jacket and pumps by Victoria Beckham. More celebs are wearing it right now.


2. distressed, ripped up, worn out, busted at the knees-the hard-livin’ look is the latest in haute dungarees.

make your own:
STEP 1: Bunch areas on old black jeans and pour a bit of Clorox on each. When you’re happy with the color, rinse out the bleach.
STEP 2: Sand the knees and the fronts of the thighs with heavy grit paper.
STEP 3: Slice the areas you want ripped and pick apart the fibers in the weave.
STEP 4: Machine wash and dry your version-twice. That distresses clothes even more.

3. polished look: glamorous, and makes legs more longer and leaner.
4. stitchless: Its seams are heat-welded closed, not sewn-and last just as long as those done with a needle and thread.
5. skinny: One common misconception when it comes to slender cuts: You have to have dimensions approximating a toothpick to look good in them. In fact, “skinny” refers to the leg opening, not to the body that should go in it. The rules for a perfect fit are universal. “You always want a pair that’s flat around the tummy, has the right amount of stretch, and just enough give at the knee-with no sagging,” says Victoria Beckham, creator of DVB Denim. Get inspired by Beyonce in a dark wash.

6. Rock N' Roll: there’s no shame in indulging your love of studs and faux leather. Swap out your Cheap Trick top for a simple sheer blouse like the one Leighton Meester wore with her Stella McCartney skinnies.

fashion for less

Fashion is a concept that we are all interested in to some extent. Anyone who watches television, or buys magazines that show people wearing clothing supports fashion. Celebrities are the biggest fashion billboards in media. Commercials and catalog no longer depict what is 'in' style, but rather, whatever celebrities are wearing is what we want to be wearing. We have all seen our favorite celebrities dressed in designer clothing and have said one of two things: (a) What ever possessed him/her to wear that? Or (b) Wow, I love that outfit, I wonder where I can get it? The latter of the two is usually followed by "If I could only afford that!" There are many trends that women are looking to follow this season, and it is very possible to spend thousands of pesos on one outfit, and on a new wardrobe to keep up with these short-lived trends. That outfit that you love, or the style that you crave can be obtainable for a fraction of the cost. There's a lot of way to look fashionable without spending a lot of money..

first is you have to be updated of the latest fashion.. You do not want to go out and spend a fortune on an entire wardrobe full of colors that will be outdated in three months. Instead, buy some key pieces in the season's hottest colors. Your best bet is to stick with a few key articles though, rather then spending too much on an easily outdated wardrobe.

alter clothes, you can buy cheaper clothes at a tiangge or bazzar stores try to alter by cutting and or sewing..

accessorize ... add accessories to your new wardrobe or even clothes that are on your cabinets for a long time.. invest on the latest accessories to make the old clothes more updated and fashionable..

and if you're really on a tight budget go to trift stores, on sale items or best recommendation is an ukay store, in Manila-speak, Ukay means second hand / salvation army clothes that were sequestered from relief goods, bought in bulk and resold real cheap in dinghy retail stores. But technically, Ukay means Hukay/Halukay, which literally means "dig", so that means any sort of real cheap find anywhere else around the world can classify as ukay.