Maternity Clothes and Style

Pregnancy is one of the happiest times in a woman's life, but also one of the most frustrating to dress. Many women, myself included, are a bit overwhelmed when it comes to remain stylish during the maternity period. It's not easy to see the body go through a big change (in a small amount of time) and is frustrating to figure out how to dress a whole new body (especially on a budget). It is, however, a wonderful time in a woman's life and it should be embraced, so to help with the frustration, here are a few suggestions to maternity fashion that will leave you looking stylish and won't break the bank.
First of all, try to wear your regular clothes as long as possible. I know it's hard, given the excitement, but 40 weeks is a long time to mix and match the few maternity items you will purchase. The body will swell a bit during the first trimester, however, most women don't need pregnancy wear until the second trimester; also the third trimester might need larger and longer maternity clothing, so don't spend all your cash on your first shopping trip.
Second, it is very important to remain stylish! Pregnancy causes many changes to the mood (from all the surging hormones) as well, and the best thing to lift the spirit is to dress up, and look gorgeous.
Buy pregnancy clothes that reflect your style and try to find some fun interesting pieces.
Look for fabrics that are comfortable and allow the skin to stretch with ease. The skin is more sensitive during pregnancy and hot flashes might be common, so avoid bulky clothes and itchy fabrics. Invest in cotton, silk and Lycra blends.


Nobody does maternity fashion clothes like the Gap!

The most important word to remember is: comfort. That doesn't mean wear PJs all day, but to shop for comfortable fabrics and fits.

Gap maternity clothes are not only super comfortable and stylish but they are also economical. Do not follow into the trap of shopping for plus sizes clothes...you are pregnant, not a plus size!
Maternity clothes should fit like regular clothes, and you will often shop for your regular size in maternity wear. The maternity shirts are built to hug the new curves and are built longer to cover the new belly curve. Start by buying fashionable maternity basics first: Jeans, pants, skirt, T-shirt, dressy top and a dress.




Make sure the colors of the maternity clothes mix and match, stay neutral on bottom pieces. Monochromatic is the most slimming; dress in one color to achieve this look but have fun with colorful jewelry and scarves. After the basic clothes are taken care of, then add more tops or outerwear to your likes. If shopping for the winter fashion, should invest in a good coat, to cover all the stages of maternity. To keep the maternity clothes from getting boring and repetitive, invest in some stylish accessories, like a cute metallic belt, hats, scarves, sunglasses, and jewelry. Just changing the accessories can make clothes seem new and fresh. Get stylish comfortable shoes...it's a must!
Have fun buying maternity jeans, do a flare, to keep the figure balanced, or the very popular boot-cut; I loved my Donovan maternity jeans, they were so chic and comfortable, I didn't want to put them away...actually, I wore them for a while after the baby was born.


Dress up a plain maternity T-shirt with a metallic belt over the hips, a cuff bracelet and some hoop earrings, just have fun and let the happiness of the inside shine on the outside.

The maternity T-shirts from the Gap are just great (even when you are truly showing) with a high quality stretch jersey, which will stay true to its fit and color wash after wash.

Get a V neck, which is flattering on every body type. Dress the T-shirt up adding a small maternity cropped cardigan, which is stylish and will keep you warm.

Bring all the attention to the belly, a pretty top, a belt or a wrap shirt closing in the front will look fabulous. Remember to keep prints in scale to the size of the body, and watch out for horizontal vertical and diagonal lines, make sure they work well: a big stripe across the chest or shoulder might flatter by giving the illusion of a bigger chest or shoulders. Sometimes widely spaced horizontal lines can add lenght to the figure, but most of the time horizontal lines only add width. Don't do tight garments with any lines, or you will wear squiggles! Just like regular fashion wear, maternity clothes should be chosen keeping in mind your best features.

Beautiful legs: buy skirts, shorts, and nice wedge shoes to bring attention to the legs.
Nice arms: buy short sleeves shirts with details, to bring the attention up to the upper body. Nice face: put the color on the upper part of the body to bring all the attention to the face and do pretty details on the neck line, like scarves, necklaces or chandelier earrings.

Make sure to buy new maternity intimates as well, clothes fit best with the proper support. Panties need to be comfortable and able to stretch with the growing curves; bras will also change a few sizes, try on different shapes and fits, to make sure it is comfortable and supportive (they are not all alike). You will need at least a new bra for the first trimester and one in the third (it is not uncommon for the breast to grow 2 or more sizes, in cup and band size). Buy a comfortable fit for the after-birth, when breasts might be sore, enlarged and extremely sensitive, avoid underwire if you can but keep good hold to avoid stretching.
Be ready to have transition clothes for those days following the birth; wear comfortable and breathable fabrics which won't irritate the baby skin, can't go wrong with cotton (wash all the new clothes to get rid of its original starches). Remember, it takes about 10 months to put on the weight and about the same amount of time (if not more) to get rid of it, do it slowly and in a healthy manner (need the energy to look after the new bundle of joy).
Congratulations, I wish you all the best in this wonderful adventure!


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Oscar's 2008: Red Carpet Best and Worst Dressed

The 80th annual Oscar Award Ceremony wrapped up last night, February 24 2008, leaving us with some exceptional movies and memorable Red Carpet fashion.

The predominant colors among the ladies gowns were red and black, while the guys were classy and glamorous in their black and blue tuxedos.

Red was definitely a preference this year, among the ladies, who still maintain the old Hollywood mivie star glamour, with their soft hair and makeup, long trains and diamond jewelry.

Heidi Klum is wearing a gorgeous custom made John Galliano Haute Couture red silk taffeta bustier gown, pink earrings and bag. Lots of drama around the neck and accented by a high bun hairdo. Anne Hathaway is sweet and simple in an elegant red Marchesa gown and lots of rose details on the one-shoulder strap and Harry Winston earrings. Katherine Heigl also opted for red in a fabulous silk georgette Escada column, one-shoulder strap and pleated bodice gown , which she wore with a red lip and retro hairstyle.


Myley Cyrus looks so beautiful and age-appropriate in a red chiffon Valentino gown and small bow detail (at the back), chandelier earrings and a bronze lizard clutch with Swarovski crystals by Mary Norton and Sergio Rossi shoes; her hair is soft and her makeup delicate. Helen Mirren is beautiful in a garnet red satin gown by Georges Chaakra, love the Swarovski crystal drop sleeves and back detail. Julie Christie is also classy in a shorter custom designed red dress by her stylist Tanya Gill; I'm not too crazy about the pink organza gloves though.







Ruby Dee looked stunning and so vibrant and youthful in her bright red Kevan Hall long satin gown, belt and short jacket. Perfect for her short hairstyle and natural makeup. Love the silver bag as an accent, which recalls the buckle on her belt.






Here are the pregnant beauties of Hollywood: Angelina Jolie who did not show up on the Oscar's Red Carpet is surely showing something else (photo from the Indipendent Spirit Awards)! Radiant Nicole Kidman is not showing much of a baby bump and wore a shapeless black Balenciaga gown and a big L'Wren Scott 3 strands necklace; not my favourite of the movie star's looks, loved her Chanel Beaute makeup and beautiful soft hairdo. Cate Blanchett is gorgeous in a purple Dries Van Noten gown, jeweled necklace (a big oversized) and the jewels by Lorraine Schwartz; admire her courage to show up in 4 inches heels. Another beautiful and radiant Oscar's Red Carpet beauty is Jessica Alba who wore a plum strapless Marchesa gown with feather details on the bodice and empire waistline, accented by Cartier jewelry and Jimmy Choo shoes and purse, absolutely exquisite!



The Best dressed ladies of the Oscar's Red Carpet, were these beautiful leading ladies: Hilary Swank wore a black one shoulder strap Versace gown and Chopard hair clips, earrings and bracelet. Jennifer Garner trusted her talented stylist Rachel Zoe to dress her in a stunning ruffled strapless Oscar de la Renta gown and beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels vintage jewels. Penelope Cruz also chose a strapless gown with feathers and drape detail by Chanel Haute Couture and Chopard ruby and diamond drop earrings.



Not so glamorous in black: Kirstin Chenoweth who wore an Armani Prive' strapless gown, jewels by Tiffany & Co. and shoes by C. Louboutin; the wrapped organza makes her middle area seem bigger and bulging. Oscar winner Tilda Swinton is wearing a shapeless black-washed silk draped gown by Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, her lack of shape, makeup and hairstyle makes her the worst dressed on the Oscar's Red Carpet. Ellen Page is once again plain boring in a shapeless Jean Louis Scherrer from Decades gown; I like her vintage bag by Judith Leiber and long necklace by Fred Leighton. I realize that she has simple taste, however, this is the biggest movie award ceremony worldwide...it deserves a bit more reverence from the movie star!

Renee Zellweger shows her gorgeous gams in this high slit silver strapless (hand embroidered) lace gown by Carolina Herrera and Cartier Jewelry, this gown is a bit "last season", nevertheless she looks beautiful. Cameron Diaz is "pretty in blush-pink" taffeta custom made Dior gown by John Galliano, and small Bulgari jewelry. Keri Russell is beautiful in the champagne organza strapless gown by Nina Ricci and long necklace by H.Stern and Sergio Rossi shoes.



These gowns were not among my favourites: beautiful Amy Adams looks washed out in a dark green strapless gown by Proenza Schuler, and very dated by the gold fringed art deco purse accent; the H. Stern jewelry and Chopard cuff are beautiful though. Amy Ryan is also washed out by the navy blue one-shoulder gown by Calvin Klein, she could have benefitted by some colored accessories or a red lip; beautiful H. Stern diamonds and Chopard cuff. French movie star Marion Cotillard opted for a daring Jean Paul Gautier 'scaly' gown, Chopard jewelry and Sergio Rossi shoes; this mermaid inspired look, completed by the long side hairdo, makes the french actress look like "a fish out of water" in the sea of old Hollywood glamour.

The oddest couple on the red carpet is two times Oscar winner/super talented Daniel Day-Lewis and his lovely wife Rebecca Miller. His one button tuxedo and brown detail on the collar is dressed down by his brown suede boots, and his wife very adorned lace dress is also over the top, especially paired with the zebra striped heels.

The most stylish couples on the Oscar's Red Carpet were: Johnny Depp and companion Vanessa Paradis, George Clooney and Sarah Larson and Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart. Talented and stylish Johnny Depp is wearing a black custom tuxedo by Giorgio Armani and custom shirt by Anto Beverly Hills, while Vanessa Paradis is super chic in a black silk crepe Chanel Haute Couture gown, Chanel Fine jewelry "Camelia" necklace in 18K white gold and diamonds, and Chanel makeup. Heart-throb George Clooney wears a black one button, shawl collar tuxedo, while girlfriend Sarah Larson is in a beautiful Valentino Couture strapless gown. Harrison Ford is in an Arnold Brant one button tuxedo and girlfriend Calista Flockhart is wearing a delicate babyblue vintage Valentino and Sergio Rossi shoes.



Also very stylish pairs on the Oscar's Red Carpet were Colin Farrell in Dunhill midnight blue double breasted suit and the best accessory of the night: his gorgeous mother Rita!

Both Patrick Dempsey and his wife Jillian Fink Dempsey were very elegant in Versace at this year's Oscar's.
John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston were not less stylish in black tuxedo and orange Roberto Cavalli gown and Schwartz jewelry.

Very stylish men on the red carpet: Spanish movie star and oscar winner Javier Bardem wore a stylish 4 button navy tuxedo, and navy silk tie both by Prada. Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs wore a black vested tuxedo which was a mix of his label Sean Jean and Dolce & Gabbana. And finally, the very talented Viggo Mortensen was so elegant in a long jacket black custom made tuxedo by David Robinson and striped black and grey tie, and a touch of color: the red rose! One of the fashion-statement men at the Oscar's this year! So nice to see celebrities take a leap of Faith sometimes when it comes to fashion, Viggo Mortensen sure stands out in the sea of fitted black and white tuxedos.

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Guide to Celebrities Casual Style for Men 2

As a part Two of the guide on men dressing Casual by taking inspiration from Celebrities, I will cover a guide to a polished Men's Casual look: British Style.

This men's casual look is more appropriate for a lean body type (it's also a great look for the shorter man). The two celebrities who embody this style are Orlando Bloom and Jude Law.

These dark and blond hair celebrities show that both blonds and brunets can take advantage of the stylish men 's casual look.

The "British" casual style is a very modern European look, which as the men looking very sleek and polished.

The clothes, from jeans to jackets are very refined and fitting to the body; the jeans have a straight leg and at times are even skinny fitting and don't show much sandblasting and distress. Both Orlando Bloom and Jude Law wear these kind of pants.

The shirts and sweaters Orlando Bloom and Jude Law choose are thin (in fabric weight) and close to the body, and usually layered under a jacket. The colors are usually somber (blacks, greys, dark brown), with few accents.

Orlando Bloom and Jude Law's necks are usually covered, either by a raised collar or a scarf.

The skinny scarf is a "must" accessory for this look, and needs to be worn wrapped or tied around the neck with both ends in the front.

The shoes show a bit of distress at times but they are not as grungy looking as the "Urban Cowboy" look.

This stylish men casual look can also be carried onto a special occasion (like the Red Carpet) by substituting a skinny tie for the scarf, and a pair of dressy straight leg pants to the jeans. Dressy vests are also chic and a great layer to the look.

Hats are not always necessary, but if chosen they too need to be fitting (head hugging). The "Casual British" man is also neatly groomed, with either a short goatee or no facial hair, and the hair is short at the back of the head and longer on top and is always sculpted up with gel and sleeked by pomade. To finish the casual look, Aviator (or Ray Ban's) sunglasses are a must!

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Guide to Celebrities Casual Style for Men

Beside looking sharp and elegant at the office, men also want to be young looking, hip and up-to-date in their casual style. Most admired male celebrities have a certain signature grungy casual look, which is so fresh and effortless; so how do you get the perfect celebrity inspired men's casual look?

Easy, draw tips from their style!

I make it my job to study what styles make celebrities look so good and imitated. Celebrities have to be up to date with the latest fashion all the time, because they are constantly under a Paparazzo lens and public scrutiny. Remember, it's not about transforming into a celebrity look-alike, it's about studying the concepts beyond the style and adapting them to the individual and his everyday lifestyle.

I will recommend a couple of men's casual styles: one directed to guys with darker hair and medium to large build (in muscles and height) and one for the blonder counterpart. For the leaner or shorter body type check Part 2 of the guide.

For the dark hair casual men's look I have studied two celebrities who are adored by the ladies, are also fashion icons, and share the same fashion sense. Both Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell in their casual style are the Modern Urban Cowboys and they rock the ladies world!! Here is the guide to their casual styles:

The basic item of their look and the hottest piecein their wardrobe is the Jeans: look for a pair of not-too-large, relaxed-fit jeans in a darker wash; they need to be worn-looking, distressed (Sandblasted) and at times even a bit frayed. Careful: the jeans are not dirty, but dirty-looking -they sell them that way- so they are new and clean jeans; try not to wear a "homemade" version, as it makes the difference between looking hip or sloppy!

Both Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell wear button up fitted shirts with interesting details and embroidery (for long sleeves, roll them up 3 times max); Johnny Depp prefers his button up shirts over a T-shirt (usually a white cotton shirt or undershirt), while Colin Farrell tends to leave them 3/4 open on a bare chest (careful: no chest hair for this look). Both men, occasionally, wear a vest and long sleeves shirts tied around the waist.

The base concept of this men's casual style is Layering, from shirts to jewelry; most men look great and well put together by layering their clothes (caution: keep fabric light, not to add to much bulk). To layer jewelry, remember to go with an odd number of pieces (either one or three, or five) as odd numbers are more pleasing to the eye. Keep the pieces interesting with different lengths and texture; leather and pewter/matte silver jewelry is sophisticated and well fitted for a casual modern man, while big gold chains scream more "Soprano's" style!

Big cuff leather bracelets are also very hip now, and give the image of a tough bad boy (which most women love!). The cuff could be balanced with a softer look on the other arm, which is left either bare or with a few smaller leather bracelets with a couple of beads.

Let's not forget the hats, from woolen caps to fedora hats, both Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell love to complete their casual look by covering their lustrous hair with a hat (avoid Baseball caps for the grungy casual style). Scuffed shoes and short boots are also in these Hollywood Stars casual wardrobe, which add style to the grungy look. Both actors sport a well groomed 5 O'clock shadow on their jaws, leaving the hair darker and longer around their mouths (Goatee style), so invest in a trimmer. I would suggest this casual look to a darker hair guy because of the beard (on a blond guy, it would have to be longer to be seen and could end up looking disheveled), also other items of the Rocker Edge Style would suits a darker haired guy better (generally speaking): the layered leather and beads might end up having the opposite results on a lighter hair guy (looking more"surfer dude-ish" like).

For the Lighter Hair man (with also medium to large built), follow the more tamed stylish men's casual/grungy look of celebrities: Brad Pitt and David Beckham (who are also great fashion icons in Hollywood and adored by women all over the world).

Both Brad Pitt and David Beckham love their hats, Brad wears mostly the Sicilian "coppola" and David woolen and military caps.

They too wear relaxed fit distressed jeans, with a looser fit, and are often seen with their stylish big brown sunglasses (a must for blond dudes). Both celebrities also love their fitted T-shirts, sweaters and the layered look.

Neither Brad Pitt nor David Beckham, wear a lot of jewelry or embellishments, but love their wide scarves and fitted jackets for the winter look. The accessories these stylish men indulge in are leather belts, messenger bags and scuffed dark shoes.

For both Dark and Light hair men: keep hair well groomed: shorter at the back and longer on the top of the head, use some pomade or styling gel to hold it in place and neat looking. If you are looking for a change in your casual style, but are not sure if you can sport a similar look, change one item at a time, like the jewelry, or the layering, and learn to get good at it (caution: you might not love the change right away if you go for something big, like the shoes, start with something smaller and easier on the eye). These celebrities also add to the 'bad boy' image with their charm, loud motorbikes, fast sports cars and many times, even Tatoos (in Johnny Depp and David Beckham case), but at the same time they are not afraid to show thier softer side (especially around their children).

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Grammy Awards 2008- Red Carpet Glam

The 50th Annual Grammy Awards wrapped up last night, February 10, leaving us some of the best and worse fashion of the Red Carpet. This year we can clearly see a return to old Hollywood glamour, with a twist!

On the Ladies of the red carpet we saw a lot of jewel toned gowns, sculpted hairdos, minimal jewelry and soft, natural makeup. The guys, also kept it elegant, but we saw a bit more rock edge to their look, which is very appropriate for the Grammy's. They sported sleek hairdos, hats and sunglasses (at times even funky gadgets).
The ladies' fashion for the Red Carpet left me a bit disappointed, with the exception of a few, who had the best Red Carpet Grammy's Rock and Roll look. Rihanna wore a ruffled, feathered cobalt blue dress by Zac Posen, delicate Chopard jewels (like her 27-carat diamond barrel cuff) and a new rocking short hairdo, such a great Grammy style. The look got pushed a bit over the edge, however, by her tacky long red nails...a shorter version would have been more Rock and Roll!

Also Grammy appropriate, classy and elegant presenter Roselyn Sanchez, wore an adorable cut, print and length dress.

Carrie Underwood wore a pretty plunging Zuhair Murad gown (just off the runway) and Mary Norton Clutch. I liked the lovely cut on her tiny figure and even though I'm not crazy about the busy floral pattern, it wasn't a super glamorous Oscar look...which made it more Grammy worthy.
The rest of the girls' gowns, long trains and serious fabrics lacked the Rock and Roll edge and looked more appripriate for a glamorous Oscar's Red Carpet than the fun edgy Grammy Awards. And the hairstyles were no prize winners either, having too much of an edge to them, the hairdos were extremely mismatched to the glamorous "ball"gowns.

Alicia Keys wore a long, midnight-blue satin, custom Giorgio Armani Prive' chocker-neckline gown, a long train, Diamond in the Rough earrings, a tiny pink clutch and magenta lipstick. I didn't really love her retro-40's rooster/mohawk inspired updo, and I found her gown more appropriate for an Oscar night.

Fantasia also, too overdressed for the Grammy's, in her long wrinkled black gown and train (accented by a beautiful H.Stern cuff); her hair style, also not a good match to the glamour of the dress: half of her head has a shaved blond cut and the rest has black curls...looked like a mop more than a rocker's hair!

The stunning country singer Faith Hill was so beautiful in her one-shoulder black Valentino gown, her exquisit Lorraine Schwartz jewelry (love the hint of red in her earrings), and her coiffed updo, that made her absolutely breathtaking! However, even her style looked a bit too sophisticated for the edgy Grammy Music Awards! She would have been Jaw-dropping at the Oscar's in this dress!

Nelly Furtado: an absolute disaster; from the gown to the hairdo, to the jewelry, she is a Red Carpet Don't!!! She chose a very drapy bright blue Arthur Mendoza gown which got extremely overpowered by a very sleek back blond bob and the big jewelry around her face (let's not even discuss her tan). She would have been better off wearing a big cuff bracelet than that gold coil snake like choker. Just too much!

Fun-loving and music legend Cindy Lauper was absolutely gorgeous and delicate in her vintage black lacy bust long dress, a bit too dressy for the Grammy's again, and also very mismatched by the long tacky leather gloves (looked like a mad scientist!).

Beyonce's new shoulder length highlighted hair looked fresh and modern, especially with her soft curls and delicate make up. The gown however, was a bit too much. Beyonce wore a pale blue tulle and silver beaded Elie Saab haute couture gown and beautiful Lorraine Schwartz diamond caviar cuff (worth half a million). The style of the dress is very appropriate for the Grammy Awards, however, the over the top bedazzling made it very "show girl" like. It would have been more appropriate for one of her stage appearances.

Fergie stood out in the sea of "blue and black gowns" in a pale yellow Calvin Klein sheath, Cartier diamonds and metallic clutch and sandals. I found her deep decolletage a bit much for her large chest and even though she looked delicate and pretty, she wasn't edgy enough for the Music Awards. Sometimes being too safe can be just... plain boring.

Miley Cyrus (A.k.a. Hannah Montana) wore a white sequined Celine short dress and Sergio Rossi heels and clutch. The teenager was age appropriate and edgy in this shiny shorter dress but her makeup is just too severe for her pretty face (especially around her eyes).

Bai Ling: a total mess! The naughty school girl dress reminds me of a poker table upholstery (chips and cards included), and what's on both her shins?? Band-aids? Let's not even talk about her eye makeup. Just too edgy and theatrical, for any Red Carpet!

The Best Dressed Band: Paramore; the new group was very Grammy appropriate and matched each other. I love how they all kept the look edgy, modern and age appropriate, from their hair to their clothes. It's so Rock and Roll to mix fancy jackets and ties with jeans or a delicate dress with an edgy color hair and knee high socks. The band scores big points when it comes to fashion!

Did I miss the Memo for the hem line on the jacket sleeves?? Don't they appear awfully short?
Especially on fancy and expensive Armani's suits??

Both Ludacris and John Legend wore Giorgio Armani head to toe. and They looked very sharp, except for the short jacket sleeves!! John Legend wore a white tab shirt white hanky and a black velvet vest with his black suit; love the contrast in fabric weight. While Ludacris also looks sharp with a black shirt and white tie and hanky. The sunglasses and "ices" on both ear lobes give the classy suit a Grammy edge.

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli gave an amazing performance at the Grammy Award ceremony (together with the talented Josh Grohan) to give tribute to Luciano Pavarotti, who recently passed away. He looked very edgy and modern in his Grammy outfit and also very Red Carpet worthy.

Jay-Z also looked sharp in his blue pin striped Tom Ford tuxedo which he wore with his signature bow tie. Even though his accessorizing was minimal, the fabric of the outfit gave it an edgy style.

Young Chris Brown wore a suit which he designed himself. I like the shirt collar on him and the two toned suit, however, I would have kept the jacket in a solid white color, with the red anky as accessory and color accent. The red trims around the jacket collar and the sleeves are just too much. Nevertheless it is an edgy and original look which makes the musician stand out in the see of black tuxes and designer suits.

The band members of Daughtry are their usual sharp-looking selves but this time I find the band very mis-matched. There is everything: from leather to ruffled shirt to a three piece suit, and the hair goes from bald, to mohawk, to bob. It's always better that band members get together before deciding their Red Carpet look to keep a more omogeneous "story line" to their style.

Red Carpet Worthy are Ne-Yo wearing a sharp Ferragamo dark grey suit, black shirt and tie, a brown Fedora and shiny black tuxedo shoes. Also Akon who paired Lee jeans and Prada shoes and belt, topped by a black trench coat with a big fur collar and trim.

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Fabulous Italian Designer Handbags

Just like a pretty shoe, a handbag can make an outfit complete and chic. Designer handbags, just like designer shoes should be an investment; of any piece of an outfit those two deserve the cash investment, so get a great quality piece which will last a long time. Since a designer purse can make any outfit look stylish and expensive, it's no wonder every woman wants to have a designer bag under her arm, whether she's going shopping, or to office or to an evening out in the city.

There are many styles out there and many designers, however we can't deny the unmatched Italian craftsmanship and style of Prada, Fendi and Gucci (which are among my favorite handbag designers). Designer handbags are often synonymous with style and top quality. The tradition of handmade designer handbags have proven that the Italians are among the best in the world, and Italian designer handbags are among the most popular. They have everything you could possibly want in a handbag- quality material, the latest in high-end fashion, and an unbeatable variety of shapes, sizes and designs.

Prada Handbag BN1336 Chocolate Brown Also known as the Vernice Gauffre Large Satchel, this beautiful bag made of Prada signature nylon with beautiful dark brown leather trim. Both plush and elegant, this bag is accented with stainless steel hardware. Adjustable and removable nylon messenger strap included with this amazing bag.

What can you do with the infamous Fendi double “FF” monogram jacquard fabric to make a bag stand out? Fendi has done the most intricate on the leather trim. The leather is textured to resemble animal stripes and fancy cutting along the sides in zig zags. The main compartment is secured by a zipper enclosure. Inside you will find one zippered compartment and another small compartment for your cell phone.

The latest style and model of Gucci 2006. Perfect for everyday use. This tote bag is made of high quality jacquard fabric with signature double 'G' stitches. High quality dark brown fabric interior consists of 1 zippered pocket and 1 cellphone pouch. While the dark brown leather trimmed along the opening and bottom. Accented with light gold hardware.

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Shoes, Shoes and More Shoes!!!!

With so many kinds of Ladies' shoes out there, it's no wonder we need to name each and every style. Here is an easy How to recognize ladies shoes styles:

Flats:

Flats are a women shoe style charactered by a flat bottom. Flats shoes have no heels or very low heels. Flats can be shoes, boots, or slip-ons.


Ballet Flats:

Ballet Flats are ladies shoes resembling the style of a quintessential ballerina shoe. Ballet Flats are no heeled shoes which often feature a bowtie on the upper or ribbon ankle ties. Ballet Flats are typically round toed shoes that are Slip On Shoes. Ballet Flats are also commonly referred to as Ballerina Flats, Ballerina Slippers or Ballerina Shoes.


Clogs:

Clogs are closed toe, backless shoes. The soles of Clogs are typically made of wood, rubber, or molded plastics. Clogs may have a variety of materials for uppers. All Clogs are Slip On Shoes. Clogs can be a variety of stylings ranging from athletic, to dress, or casual influences.


Crocs:

Crocs are rubber, multipurpose and unisex shoes. They have ventilation ports for breathability and to filter water and debris from footbed.

Flip Flops:

Flip Flops are sandals with a piece of material separating the big toe and second toe and then attached to the sole on the sides of the foot to secure the shoe. Flip Flops are typically made out of rubber or leather materials.

Saddle Shoes:

Saddle Shoes are shoes, generally made of leather, having a contrasting saddle-shaped band over the instep. Traditionally, Saddle Shoes are typically white uppers with black saddle piece, although other colors may be found.

Heels are the part of the shoes featuring an incline. Heels could be a separate piece from the outsole or a wedge heel which runs the entire length of the outsole. The heel provides elevation and can be found in many different shapes, including block, cone or tapered, blade, and wedge. LAdies Heels can also be of different heights such as Kitten Heel (less than 2"), Stilleto Heel (3'"and up), Low Heel (5/8" to 1-3/8"), Mid Heel (1-1/2" to 2-5/8") or High Heel(2-5/8' and up). Any ladies dress shoe with a medium to high heel is known as Pump shoes.

Mules shoes:


Mules are a kind of Slip On Ladies shoe that has an open back and a closed toe.



Stilettos shoes:


Stilettos are Ladies shoes with a long, narrow heel measuring about 3 inches or more in height. Stiletto heels are also referred to as spiked heels.

Peep Toe Shoes:

A style of women's shoes that are mostly closed around the toes, except for a small hole at the tip that allows the end of the big toe to show through.

Dress Sandals:


Dress Sandals are any styling of women sandals that is appropriate for wear in more formal occasions. Ladies Dress Sandals usually have more eye-catching designs and colors, and they may have decorative ornamentation.

Slingback shoes:

Slingbacks are a type in women shoe in which the heel is exposed yet is contained or secured by a strap that sits above the heel around the ankle.

Mary Jane's shoes:

Mary Janes are women shoes with a strap, or multiple straps, across the top of the shoe, usually right over the top of the foot. Mary Janes typically have rounded closed toes.

Espadrilles shoes:

Women's slip on shoes of Spanish origin; traditionally they have a woven fabric (usually canvas) upper, a flexible sole woven from rope or jute, and a strap that ties around the ankles. Other versions of espadrilles may have leather uppers and an adjustable ankle strap (instead of a tie strap).

Wedge Heels:

Wedge Heels are ladies shoes with a wedge heel that runs under the foot, from the back of the shoe to the middle or front. Wedge Heels have a heel with a triangular, wedge shape ranging from low to high heels.

Platform Shoes:

Platform Shoes are ladies shoes with a thick, raised outsole where both the heel and the toes are raised, thus providing height to the wearer. Platform Shoes may also have an elevated toe area with a separate heel.

Ankle Strap shoes:



Ankle Straps are Ladies shooes with an adjustable strap attached to the back of the shoe that wraps around the ankle.







Loafers:


Loafers or penny loafers are low, leather step-in shoes with tops that resemble moccasins, but have broad flat heels. Loafers have no shoelaces or buckles. Penny loafers are made of leather and are often worn for formal occasions.

D'Orsay Pump:

D'orsay pumps are women shoes which resemble a regular pump shoe but missing the middle part; d'orsay pumps sometimes come in closed or open toes.

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