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Natasha Foster
Making a Statement: Fall Fashion 2005
The end of our beloved summer has ended. Being 100%lady, I consider it not only a privilege, but some what a priority for us as women to turn up the heat just a notch. Fortunately, fashion designers were inspired accordingly.
This Fall the concept to keep in mind is rather simple. The word to take into consideration in all of your Fall 2005 Fashion ventures is "major". For fashion designers are "rocking the boat" on runways worldwide in a major way. This Fall it’s all about a statement being made. Major indeed-we’re speaking of hair, clothing, color, pattern-you name it. The theme for this Fall simply stated is "The bigger the better". (and no we are not speaking of our beloved super-sized combos at Wendys’, dearest lol) It’s all about in your face glamour. However, too much of anything can easily transition from the " Bold & the Beautiful" to the "Bold & the Bizarre." So please refrain from going "Tammy Fae" on me. Think old school Hollywood meets Old World Europe. That’s the effect that you want to capture. This Fall, there’s a look for everyone. So, whatever your individual statement may be, make sure that you are certain to make it in a major way!
As stated previously, this Fall "the bigger" is taking over in a major way. Presently, I have to break it to you one more time; size does matter indeed. Everything this season is big skirts, big pants, and big coats. I’m certain many of you would agree with me in saying that life is grand. Well, so are the fashions this fall. It’s an enchantingly fresh new look straight from the runways. So indulge in the new airy blouson skirts. I absolutely adore them! Paired with a form-fitting tank, this is the ideal combination. Slouchy, wide-legged pleated trousers paired with mega-high stilettos is also an ideal pair. The options are endless.
After decades of being nearly banded, metallic has made an extreme comeback. As we all know, metallic can be a very temperamental piece thus it must be worn with care, but hey why not? This Fall is all about statement and if metallic doesn’t speak, I don’t know what will. Designers like Dolce & Gabanna and Luis Vuitton are going heavy metal all the way. Faux fur is also another popular item spotted on the catwalks this season. Faux fur is always fun. It definitely contributes to the old school Hollywood theme. Once again, velvet and leather are also making yet another comeback. Indeed, it’s easy to get caught up in all of these fun trends, but again, remember too much of anything is too much indeed. To effectively wear a standout trend avoid outfit overkill. Be certain to choose just one potent piece at a time when pulling together an ensemble.
As we are well aware of-accessories can either make or break an ensemble. Well, the idea of accessories this Fall are to match the attitude of apparel. Vuitton, Prada, Chloe’, Celine, Dolce & Gabanna are indulgent in peep toe, round toe, platforms, and skins just to name a few. The variety is absolutely unbelievable!... although I must say the boots this fall are predominately rounder than times past whether they be lace up, slouchy, flat, or stacked. Sling backs, passionate platforms, and wanton wedges are also gracing the catwalk. Hats, skinny scarves and belts worn at the waist or loose at the hips. Speaking of belts, a funky wide belt cinched at the waist securing a boxy sweater says "fashionista". Flamboyant patterns and adventurous adornments like metal grommets can be found on some of the hottest handbag collections this season. They’re designed in some of the most unique shapes with soft shearing trim, and Tony tweed textures. The bags this season are guaranteed to grab attention. Concerning neckwear, even the necklaces are huge! The longer the necklace the more stylish. I recommend looping an extremely long necklace over a couple times to capture a layered effect. As far as accessories are concerned-it's like a British 1960’s invasion with pageboy caps, brimmed or furry hats, low slung belts and skinny scarves. In fact, Hollywood celebrities are indulgent in the latest trend " Tattoo Hat’s". If you’re like me and allergic to pain this is the ultimate solution for you. Fun, Fun, Fun!
Enough said, whether you be poetic, into "heavy metal", Russian inspired, equestrian-there is a statement for you. So go out there and make your statement known, and remember sometimes when spoken softly one can grab attention millions time more than someone screaming at the top of their lungs. So speak loud, and don’t be afraid. Women are doing just that and making history. However, just be certain to do it in a soft, feminine, and sultry way. You know the way that only a true lady can. Indulge!
SkinCare
The objective of this article is to further educate you to the greatest of my extent on how to better care for indeed the most important part of your wardrobe, and no we are not speaking of pink fishnets, stilettos or the latest Luis Vuitton bag. (Although I do love these things dearly lol) We are the talking about the beautiful covering of your flesh and bones. Yes, ladies we are speaking of the skin you awake, sleep, live and flaunt in. The importance of skincare too often is neglected. Too often taking care of ourselves is considered a luxury when in fact it should be considered a priority. In my opinion it should be at the top of our list of priorities. Like I always say how can you continue giving to others if you fail to nurture the source? My observation is you must understand to some degree the importance of skincare. Otherwise, you might not have taken the initiative to read this article. The basis of a proper skincare program is to have the foundation of a personalized skincare regimen that is suitable to your individual needs, and in this article my goal is to help you develop just that. Questions
to ask when putting together a proper skincare regimen: #2 What do you want your skincare products to do for you? In example do you have flaky skin or do you need oil-control products? Are you focused on anti-aging/age reversing products? Are you prone to blackheads or perhaps, do you have large pores and want them minimized? Knowing what you want in a product will save you a lot of drama. #3 What is your History? Do you have any allergic reactions to certain ingredients in cosmetic items? Are you in need of a product that is anti-retinal or hypoallergenic? Everyone will have different needs and will not necessarily have the same reaction to a product. If you’ve made the mistake of using products that caused an allergic reaction, don’t allow history to repeat itself. Ladies, let us learn from our mistakes. # 4 What is my budget? What are you willing to invest into your skincare? How much money are you able to spend? On any budget, there are affordable ways to give your skin the absolute best, but being realistic in your spending is a must. *Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, there are four basic steps to proper skincare and they go as do they follow: Cleanse, Repair, Moisturizer, and an eye cream comes highly recommended. CLEANSING: Too many women neglect cleansing properly particularly when they really need to, in the morning, and before they go to bed. Absolute and total removal of makeup before bed is imperative. Studies show that women that don’t properly remove their makeup before bed are more likely to get black heads and dry skin patches. So ladies keep in mind to cleanse always. In picking your cleanser, ask yourself the questions above. Mac has a very popular cleanser that is oil-free and for all skin types called Cleanse off oil that markets at $18.50. This cleanser is good also for long wearing and waterproof makeup removal. I absolutely adore Chanel’s Nourishing Cleansing Cream rinse-off makeup remover marketing at $35.00, and Fashion fair also has an excellent skincare cleansing line called Facial Shampoo that markets at a similar rate, but if that is outside of your budget there are alternative options such as Neutrogena’s’ sensitive skincare solutions cleansing line and Loreal has also an excellent cleansing line that markets somewhat at a cheaper rate. Also, a toner to follow your cleanser comes highly recommended, although it is not mandatory. REPAIR:
You may ask what’s a repair product? Well, it’s exactly
what it sounds like. It is a product that usually "repairs"
any past damage that was made to your skin. There are even repair
products that can reverse aging and prevent future signs of aging.
You may have large pores or dry skin that needs hydration. You
may have acne prone skin or an uneven rough skin tone. Contrary
to what the issue is there is usually a product that is focused
on that particular issue directly. This product category is the
category in which question #2 comes greatly into play. "What
do you want your product to do for you?" Some products tend
to your needs immediately and some have long term results. CHANEL
has a blemish control cream that markets at $28.50, and Philosophy
has an anti-aging/anti-acne product called "Hope in a bottle"
that markets at $35.00. One of my favorite repair items is Estee
Lauder’s Idealist skin refinisher beginning at a marketing
price of $49.00. Ideal ist paired with Idealist Micro-D ultimately
work together to refinish your skin to the max thus providing
you with a brighter skin tone. This is one product in which you
see immediate, as well as long term results. As far as repair
items are concerned, I say educate yourself. The possibilities
are endless. |
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