2011 Fall/Winter Fashion: What's Trendy for this Season?

The biannual fashion show in Manhattan New York has just ended and now fashionistas like me already have an idea what are the trendy styles for 2012 Spring/Summer. But before we get so excited on the new trends for the next seasons, let’s take a look first the best styles of dress to wear for this year’s fall/winter season. In less than a week, we will welcome fall season and it is good if we already updated our wardrobe as early as now.

Want some ideas on what colors of dress to include in your closet for this season? Check this out.

If there’s a type of color that designers never get tired of using, they are the ones that come in neutral hues. Black is said to be the best neutral color for all seasons and no one can look bad by wearing black. It is also a perfect pick if you want to appear slim, elegant, and chic. But for people who are not used to wearing apparel in pure black, other neutral hues like silver, brown, grey, and white are often used to create contrast. These neutral colors also blend well with other hues.

neutral hues unify diverse color palettes and often can stand alone as the only or primary focus of a design

Excluding the neutral colors, the most ideal shades for 2011 fall/winter season are hues that are more subdued. You have plenty of subsued shades to pick provided that they are not as bright or flashy as the colors for spring/summer. Here are some samples of hues ideal for 2011 fall/winter season.

these shades create a bit of drama and luxurious appearance 

these hues radiate the warmth of a glowing fire and add a bold punctuation point

here's another ideal colors that bring a warm, exotic flavor to fall season 

midnight blue is another great color that is always safe to use no matter where you go

this strong, blue-toned green or popularly known as deep teal is also trendy for 2011 fall/winter season

But if you think soft hues are dull, here’s what you can do to add a fashion statement. Add bright accessories! There are so plenty of accessories to use like scarves, bags or hats. Finding for a nice-looking pair of boots can also add glamour to your overall appearance.

Cannot stay away from shiny colors like orange, magenta, yellow, and the likes? Then go for it if you  think they are the shades that make you feel good! But remember some of the rules when wearing sparkling clothing to ensure you will not be out of style.

By the way, here's another collections of apparel that are a fashion hit for 2011 Fall/Winter season.

polka dots

plaids

nouveau swirls

leopard printed

Camouflage-inspired

maxi or floor-gazing skirts

fur coat

*note: images are taken using google image search engine

How to Look Fashionable even when Dressed in Conservative Business Attire

Have you ever experienced working in corporate offices? If yes, for sure you also experienced wearing a specific type of uniform for work. Owners of many elite corporations do require their employees to report in the office wearing a conservative type of business attire instead of their own clothing. For what reason? Well, these elite companies do believe that if the employees are dressed in nice work uniform like formal business attire, it leaves a good first impression from the customers. And because of that established good image or branding, more and more customers will believe on the products and services the company offers.

If requiring the employees to wear a certain work uniform brings a number of advantages to the company, for the employees it has both pros and cons. For some employees who agree to have a work uniform, it let them save money as they don’t need to frequently replace their wardrobe just to be in the latest trend. They too don’t need to spend hours in the morning just to decide which outfits are best for work. But for employees especially the fashionista ones who feel uncomfortable wearing formal business attire as work uniform, they see this as one way of hindering self-expression.  

So if you happened to work in a company whose work uniform is shaped plain and themed one color, here are the two top secrets on how you can make a fashionable appearance. Add add accent to your plain-looking work uniform and choose the right footwear. 

There are so plenty of accessories you can use to make your uniform look even more attractive and fashionable.

Common accessories use by most women are jewelries and bag.

But you can also pair your blazer with scarf in great hues. Wearing of scarf is now also a fashion hit not just for women but also for men. Although wearing of a tie and putting a hankie on the the blazer's upper pocket (for men) is still in.

A belt in solid color can also be a good accent for one color themed work uniform.

Last but not the least, finding the best type of footwear can also make a big impact in your fashion style. Just make sure the footwear you choose goes well with your outfit.

*Note: Images are taken using Google Image search engine

The Inexpensive Way to Look Fashionable

Image Source: newyorkbigevent.com

Having fashionable outfits don’t always mean buying a new one. You can produce trendy clothes out of the outfits you have in your wardrobe. Simply look for apparel that will go together, do a little modification (either by adding some accessories or removing the long sleeves, depending on your desired style) and you can now have something to wear for yourself that is not only unique but in the latest trend.

When trying to mix and match some of your garments, here are some important things to keep in mind in order to come up with a truly fashionable one. These include the colors, the fabrics, the accessories to use, and the perfect footwear to pair for your outfit.

The first thing that people immediately notice about your clothes is on how you choose the colors. Colors can create a big effect on the wearer’s overall personality because they can evoke emotions (good or bad). So make sure you pick a shade that will accurately depict your mood while dressed in those clothes.  Aside from that, you should be able to determine also the perfect colors that will complement to your skin tone, hair, and eyes.

The next thing for you to work on after finding the right color is the fabric. It is important for you to be able to distinguish which type of fabric will flatter your figure. Good for you if you have a voluptuous body because you can wear any type of fabrics. But if you are skinny or chubby, then you have to be more careful in choosing the fabrics or else it will just divulge your unwanted or not so good body features.

Now that you already have identified the right color and type of fabrics, it is time for you to look for the right pair of footwear. When finding for the perfect shoes, aside from selecting a style that will complement to your outfits, look for something that will fit your feet rather than making your feet fit the shoes.

So you are almost completely dressed. And it is now time for you to pick for the right accessories. They are considered the side dishes of your apparel. Accessories can make you look more fashionable (especially you are in plain clothing) or overdressed when inappropriately pick. 

Pantyhose are Back into Fashion

In today’s fashion, inner garments like pantyhose are already considered as symbol of elegance and style statement. It is proven by famous celebrities wearing their most impressive dress paired with black or nude pantyhose, depending on which will look perfect to their attire. This is one of the delightful lingerie that can make a woman (wearing a simple yet formal dress) look even more delightful and stunning.

Wondering how does pantyhose can make a significant effect on the overall outfit style and appearance of the wearer? Well, this delightful women lingerie help conceal the physical impactions such as blemishes, bruises, scars, hair, and varicose veins. Wearing soft and silky pantyhose also display the alluring charm of a woman. This comfortable to wear lingerie, which is available in variety of shades starting from nude to brazen colors, likewise ease chafing between the foot and footwear, or between thighs. And because of this, the wearer’s legs looks even more attractive and sexy.

I have here below some of the famous celebrities today who were captured pairing their outfit with pantyhose and that makes even more captivating. 

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton wearing sheer pantyhose during her North American tour

American sexy Hollywood actress Eliza Dishku stands out in mock seam pantyhose

World's best female tennis player Serena Williams wearing opaque pantyhose during the ESPY Awards

English-American fashion model Mischa Barton looks even more elegant in black pantyhose

A Closer Look on Kate Middleton's Custom Embroidered Wedding Dress

In every wedding, the arrival of the bride is always the most exciting part. People are often eager to see the overall appearance of the bride – from her hairstyle to make up to wedding dress to shoes, and even to her pouch. During the royal wedding of Prince William to his long time commoner girlfriend Catherine “Kate” Middleton, this excitement moment is again witnessed.

There were so many speculations who will design the dress of the royal bride. But as the big day came, Kate Middleton, who is now known as Duchess of Cambridge, stepped out of the car at Westminster Abbey wearing a breathtaking custom embroidered wedding gown created by Sarah Burton under the famous British label – Alexander McQueen.

The royal bride’s wedding dress is a combination of tradition and modernity with artistic vision that depicts McQueen’s work according to a statement on the official royal wedding website. The whole dress is made of ivory and white satin gazar with V-shaped neckline and long-sleeved satin overlay. The ivory satin bodice, which narrows at the waist and padded at the hips, draws on the Victorian tradition of corsetry and the white satin pleated skirt was made to resemble an opening flower.

The Royal School of Needlework through the supervision of Sarah Burton are the ones who handmade the bodice and skirt’s lace appliqué.