Women's Fashion | Clothing In Style

Christian Louboutin Rolled The Pump For Barbie's 50th Anniversary

2009-03-19T18:57:00.007+08:00

She a woman of 50 year old. All her life she has been relates to fashion, pop culture and emotion. No matter who she want to be - TV star, pilot, teacher, police officer - she's always successful and has the fabulous clothing to go with.

When we talk about women and fashion, we could not skip the shoes talk - being a doll does not make yourself exempted. Thus, in celebration of the famous doll's - Barbie's 50th anniversary, this year Mattel, the toymaker has launched a new line of life-sized Barbie-inspired footwear together with the accessories.

The collection of Barbie's women shoes will include a platform sandal, a party shoe and a pump. And for the pump, it will have Christian Louboutin's magic touch.
If you want to know what it's like to be Barbie, now you can put yourself into Barbie's shoes.

Barbie in fashion makeover - Barbie look in 1959 and 2009

A pump designed by Christian Louboutin for Barbie's 50th Birthday

Autum/Winter 2009 Collection in Paris Fashion Week

2009-03-13T14:37:00.005+08:00

'Storm' the latest collection by Kris Van Assche

By Stella McCartney

By Sophia Kokosalaki

By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

By Jean Paul Gaultier

By Ann Demeulemeester

Shanghai Tang, An International Clothing Company Rejuvenates Traditional Chinese Fashion

2009-01-31T16:14:00.021+08:00

Traditional Chinese Fashion Made Stylish And Relevant

Shanghai Tang, the only chinese luxury label is an international clothing chain company, founded in 1994 in Hong Kong by David Tang Wing Cheung, was set up to rejuvenate Chinese fashion. They are known for their fundamental design concept which is a combination of traditional Han Chinese clothing and modern elements.

Shanghai Tang has over 30 flagship boutiques in the shopping capital of the world, offering a full range of clothing for men, women and children, plus home furnishings, accessories and gifts. What make Shanghai Tang stand out is, they offer the best Chinese bespoke tailoring in the fashion world.

Fall/Winter 2008 Collection Of Shanghai Tang Clothing

Spring/Summer 2008 Collection Of Shanghai Tang Clothing

Spring/Summer 2009 Collection Of Shanghai Tang Clothing

Shanghai Tang's latest fashion for Spring/Summer 2009 collection is called "Dian Fu", which also use abstract motifs influenced by Chinese contemporary art in giving the traditional Chinese outfits a modern twist to make it more stylish and relevant for today's fashion.

You can shop some the products from their online catalog, but you will miss the great experience because shopping at Shanghai Tang's boutiques will entice all five senses and bring pleasure and most importantly, a sense of spontaneity to luxury shopping.

One Uncommon Subway Ride Fashion

2009-01-20T13:20:00.009+08:00

Will you opted for this uncommon subway ride fashion?
No pants subway ride Jan 2009- Those took part in this annual event are required to take the subway ride with no pants on. Take a look at those participants and look at the face reaction from the non-participants.

This no pants subway ride sure give a wonderful experience to those participated in the event. The non-participate may not love the no pants ideas, but they sure love to watch.
How often do you see a large number of people took off their pants for a train ride?

I'm sure many more will be looking forward to this uncommon subway ride fashion or may we call it "Runaway version of train ride".

How To Choose The Right Clothes That Suit Your Shape

2008-12-30T20:39:00.009+08:00

Choosing the right clothes that suit the body shape sometimes can be a hard task for some women. Women are always concern on how they look in their outfits. This is true as public's judgment toward someone can very much depend on the way they dress up. Having a pretty face and most wanted body shape but without the right style can go into waste. Many women are having problem when it come into choosing clothes that can helps to enhance their appearance. Naturally a woman's body shape differ to one another, thus she needs the right outfit that can accommodate her curve and taste in style.

Those who find shopping dress-for-success a big challenge might find this tips an ease. Before rushing to any fashion stores, first know what your body shape is as understanding your shape will help identifying clothing styles that will naturally flattering to your body. There are four basic body shapes.

Clothes For Pear Shape Body -If your hips are wider than your shoulders that's mean you have a pear shape.
Straight legged trousers matched with looser fitting tops will look perfect for office wears. Puffy sleeves and tops that hug the shoulders will help to visually widen the upper part. Look for necklines that are lower and wider like round or square. Pants that have a wide leg will help conceal the thicker thighs. Go for a low rise dark color pants for a slimmer hips and bottom. Those who favor skirts may choose A-line skirts to match the top.

Clothes For The Hourglass Shape -Bust and hips are wider than waist and in proportion with each other or best described a balance on top and bottom with a defined waist. This shape is considered to be the ideal female figure. Almost any style of trouser can do the magic but not a baggy or tapered style. A narrow straight skirt will adds to the option and can be worn anytime.
Shirt-waist dresses, tailored jackets, tucked in tops will suit this figure.

Clothes For The Apple Shape Body -Your top half body will be larger than your bottom. Those are in this shape have slim legs. Avoid figure hugging garments or tight clothes that will further draw attention to your midsection. V necklines tops will pull the eye away from your shoulders. Blouses that have a cinched waist will give the illusion of a smaller waist.
Choose trousers or skirts that are straight. A short skirt or dress is a nice match for a slim legs. Look for a jeans that have a flat front and a low rise. Faded jeans will add shape to the thighs and boot-cut, flared legs pants will give a longer leaner look.

Clothes For Rectangle Shape Body -The figure is straight up and down with little curves.
Look for trousers or jeans that hug and lift your bottom, smaller back pockets that are spread far apart. Pick jeans that have a low-rise and a straight fit from the hip to the knee with a slight flare at the end. Skirts include A-line, narrow straight skirt and flared skirt that gather at the waist.
Choose tops that give the illusion of curves. V-neckline shirts help emphasize your bust.
In getting a curvier figure, tops that are fitted and go in at the waist will do the trick.

Another thing to consider when shopping clothes that suit your body figure is,
"Are you comfortable in it?"
Whatever fashion or style that will suit your shape it is very important to feel comfortable wearing it, such like the tummy tuck jeans - where it was designed to make you look good and comfy at the same time.

A Woman's Blog An Insult To Prophet Muhammad

2008-12-27T14:51:00.010+08:00

A blog assumed belong to a woman author has caused an angry reaction among Muslim in Malaysia. This blog believe to be a few days old, has few posts, use more than vulgar language as her ways to describe number one Muslim's prophet, Prophet Muhammad.

TV3 (Number 1 national tv in Malaysia) in their anchor news last night highlighted this issue and majority voices urged a fast and thorough investigation must be done by the relevant authority. What ever the motif is behind this blog it was not quite sure, but one thing for sure it's a major insult for the Muslim people. The blog author has got her public profile complete with photo, contact number and address.

The woman face in the blog profile

This woman author described herself as open minded, modern thinking, love to have fun and not into the old thoughts. Her url was http://adibahahmad.blogspot.com. Don't bother to click the url, it no longer available. Blogger.com must had remove it from their server as it received many flags maybe.

Who the real culprit is still in the look. I got update that this poor pretty woman was framed. Some unscrupulous person has used her details to create this blog. She must be in traumatise emotion.

This kind of thing got me scared. Maybe we need to replace our real photo with monkey's face or cat or something..

Trendy Fashion In Kathmandu

2008-12-25T20:17:00.007+08:00

The increases number of trendy boutiques in Kathmandu, Nepal show there are rising demand for high fashion among the modern Kathmandu women. These days imported fashion is not something new to Kathmandu women. They are becoming more outgoing and more independent. In Kathmandu fashion boutiques, there are plenty of elegant and smooth interiors outfits, selling with moderate price. Due to the high competition, the prices are low, that's make Kathmandu fashion boutiques are a bargain hunter's paradise. Women who are looking for the elegant gown and salwar kameez will definitely love the stores here.

Nepal women wearing red colour clothes. In Nepal red is the traditionally auspicious colour

These modern fashion boutiques have a range of clienteles from teenagers to aspiring models and also the visitors and expatriates. Since Nepali women these days have become more up to date in fashion, a regular salwar kameez and sari are no more the primary choice. They will go for gowns, shirts and pants too.

These young designers can't wait to show their creations for the first time in Nepal Fashion Week.

The designers fashion too making it way very well. There are high demand from the younger group, especially girls, searching for new variety. The growth of fashion business in Nepal has shown a substantial numbers in turnover, it has the estimation of more than Rs 10 million per year, not to mention the fashion industry is employing 3,000 plus of the people in Nepal, and which is good.

These Nepalese Matching Skirt and Top are handmade from 100% cotton and decorated with mirrors and bells

Full Covered Clothing Fashion Of Women's In Pakistan

2008-12-22T20:01:00.015+08:00

In early days women's status in Pakistan are subordinate to men and are responsible not to dishonor their families. In order to maintain this family honor, women are given very limited freedom to move around society. In public area, for example a bus, a separate space is allocated to use by women and permit only little contact with men. In Pakistan women are expected to live their life within their homes and courtyards. Women normally go out only with permission and it's considered a must to go with a company, usually the elder woman or male relative in the family.

Today the Pakistan women enjoy a better status compared to the those early days. Thanks to the many attempts made by its government and open-minded groups to elevate the women's status in the society. In spite of enjoying a better freedom, Pakistan women still very much subjected to a custom dressing fashion. Wearing purdah is still widely practice - wearing concealing clothing from head to toe. Many may see the practice that required women to fully cover their body with clothes, usually in black, as an evil influence that solely prevented women of their rights, shut off the women from the outside world just to make them ignorant of the reality of life. A view from the same angle seen that the women have been deprived of economic independence and having no voice.

However in the other hand, wearing a concealing clothing is seen as a very respectful practice that actually liberates women's status. At some points, women are looked at as individuals who are judged not by their physical beauty but by their inner beauty and mind. Wearing a concealing clothing can also prevents men from seeing women only as the sex objects that can be dominated. Most believers in Islam seen the practice of wearing a concealing clothing is an act of faith that entails the acts of honor, respect, and dignity. This full covered clothing fashion by women places herself on a higher level and allows men to see and respect her for her intellect, faith, and personality.

Either way the practice of purdah (A full covered clothing fashion style) is looked at, whether in a negative or positive ways, it stills remains an integral part of many women's everyday life and marks a part of peoples culture.

Michelle Obama In The Runaway

2008-12-21T15:53:00.007+08:00

Michelle Obama wore a black-and-red fashion style on the election night party at Grand Park, Chicago, November 4 2008.

Michelle Obama election night fashion - the runaway version by Narciso Rodriguez.

Mrs. Obama in middle-aged women's fashion make over

2008-12-20T19:26:00.005+08:00

The future first lady dressing style has shed a light to US apparel industry which has been struggling to alter the fashion style to satisfy middle-aged women. The high-spending but not easy to please target group has long been less preferred by the fashion marketers.

I have also come to read about a number of fashion marketers focusing on delivering figure-flattering, stylish clothes to this high-spending group but came to no success. A downfall in US economic recently had it effect on the spending volume of women's clothes, especially from the younger women group. A dropping pattern in sales of women's clothes has caused fashion marketers to focus more on women over 40 as they were known of their tendency to spend more on clothes.

The job to revamp the fashion styles to fit the needs of this less preferred group by fashion marketers somehow was not easy. Studies carried on women over 40 dressing style have came out with the facts; middle-aged women prefer a wide range of sizes, they want something comfortable that make them look good their age, incline toward colorful and trendy outfit but maintained the mature look.

Fashion marketers were on the look of the perfect model to deliver this figure-flattering and stylish clothes, when Mrs. Obama comes into the picture. Mrs. Obama is seen as representing the group of mature women who can wear a sheath dress and show her arms - a dressing style that responded to the ability of being feminist, sexy and courageous. This is the kind of style that can aspired confidence in many middle-aged women.

The move to include Mrs. Obama in the design and retail srategies by many fashion companies have saw a tremendous impact, where American women rushed to the stores to get their own "Michelle Obama outfit". Companies like Talbots Inc, Liz Claiborne, and Gap Inc. waited no time to added Mrs. Obama in their campaigns designed for middle-aged women. The same goes with a New York designer, Elie Tahari. He designed "The Michelle dress" - Women's closely fitting dress, named after the 44 year old future USA first lady, Michelle Obama will soon made available in stores around June next year.