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Playing the Online Fashion Game

Playing the Online Fashion Game

The latest and greatest thing is the online stylist template, which is also a game. With these you  can generate an entire outfit, from top to bottom,  simply by dragging and dropping articles into the allocated space for the ensemble you are creating. It is interactive, so you learn whether you have selected the best of the bunch to enhance the overall look, or if you chose poorly in the opinion of designers. However, it does not leave you hanging, should you make a less than stellar combo, it will tell you why another piece works better.

By the time you are done you will have mastered several styles. For example, the first look I tried was the “Girl Meets Boy” one. It had everything put together, like a classic boy blazer, floral print silk button down, tweed shorts, and tan leather accessories. The question being which shoes go best. The options are a black leather flat, a strappy gladiator heel in tan, or an emerald green suede platform.

Wonder what the answer is? Green suede platform wins out. And the game told me exactly why – This outfit was begging for a pop of colour along with a scoop of texture. I had a lot of fun playing, and was pretty impressed with my final score, so I can recommend it.

Get a Head Start on the Makeup Trends For Winter 2011

Get a Head Start on the Makeup Trends For Winter 2011

 

Wondering what is going to be on trend in the makeup world this winter? Just take a gander at the models that graced the catwalk and you will have your answer. Take a deep breath, and rev yourself up to use greens, reds and oranges as your go to eye shadow colours of choice for winter 2011. To fun things up, get those eye-popping shades in metallic versions.

We can’t recommend enough that you look at some of the makeup lesson videos online to get things right. For, this is a look that will make you belle of the ball front and centre, and not a wallflower. It will be hard to get noticed with this trend, and nobody wants to get noticed for getting it wrong. This is especially true where two colours are being used.

In addition, one of the other trends is bold eyeliner, and I think you can see where I am going with this. Trying to combine the coloured eyeshadow with bold eyeliner without a good understanding of how to do so could be terrifying, to both those you encounter and your reputation. So, do your homework, get it spot on, and look fab for it.

Great Gatsby Brings Great Style in 2012

Great Gatsby Brings Great Style in 2012

By now you have probably heard that a remake of the film The Great Gatsby is underway. More exciting than the promise of an updated version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s fantastic book, with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire taking the helm is the promise of a return to that wonderful style of attire from the Jazz Age.

Above the fashion for women during this era, I hold that of the men. There was such an air of refinement, and a crispness that has long since been lost on current generations. A flashback to pointed lapels of suit jackets, collar pins and canes will be much applauded. Plus an eagerly anticipated wink at hats, ah men in hats fantastique. Imagine the resurgence of the straw Panama hat, the British driving cap and felt fedoras. Some of these will undoubtedly make waves in modern day attire.

But to get the ball rolling, I intend to host a Roaring 20’s theme party.  No one will be admitted without an ascot, spats, or other period inspired get up.  Along with finger waves, and arrow straight parts of course. I can barely stand the anticipation, and from what I’ve read the new film is still quite a ways off.

Guess I could rewatch the original to get into the mood. Or, start to perfect my knowledge of jazz music. Just hope this excitement, and interest lasts till the anticipated release of the movie on Christmas Day 2012.

What Men Should Never Wear

What Men Should Never Wear

A friend of mine sent me a link to a men’s fashion site that had done an article on accessories men should positively avoid. I expected to agree upon at least the majority of what was listed, but in actuality found that I think fewer things should be banned altogether. However, I do see a point to identifying which of those I confirm are, as there is merit behind the isolation of these.

First of all DO NOT WEAR SOCKS WITH SANDALS. Really and truly, all you have to do is look at someone who has socks on with sandals to know it looks attrocious. And no, there are not exceptions, like the fact that the socks match the shoes, or the outfit perfectly. No, no, no, no, no!

Next, and this is going to receive some resistance from some, but slacks, trousers, jeans, whatever you are wearing on your bottom half should not rest below your bum. Over the back bump boys, we are never going to believe your front one is capable of holding up what your booty failed to.

While some of the others named included not wearing earrings, belt buckles with words or sayings, nor pinky rings, I can’t rule them all out. None of these cause a physical guttural reaction like the two above do, so have at it if you must.