Leopard print Tops, Dresses, and Pants!

A leopard print is one of the hardest prints to wear as it does require some courage and a slightly more experimentative mindset than your average fashion consumer. But as the saying goes - No Guts No Glory !! The key to successfully incorporating a leopard print top/blouse/shirt or even pants for that matter is striking the correct balance between the leopard print and whatever else you pair it with. Since the leopard print is so "in your face", it should be paired with something a bit more subtle. The Neutral pallet colors like black, white, brown, and beige all work very nicely. However, if you feel that you can get away with more - then by all means try red or even better pink.

Another thing to keep in mind when selecting a leopard print item for your wardrobe is that there are many sizes of the print. It can be bold big print or it can be slightly smaller or delicate print. Also, there is color variation. Leopard print can be anywhere from brown, beige, chocolate, beige, white to red, yellow,purple or green. What you decide on all depends on your personal taste and choice.

A leopard print kaftan such as this one is very comfortable, yet super fashionable. A sheer light-weight fabric makes it feminine and pairing it with some faux leather leggings or pants is great way to balance out the top.

This is a very interesting way to use the leopard print. In this style, the leopard print is paired with two neutral tones - the black of the pants and the white of the blazer. However what really takes this outfit up a notch is a bright colored collared check shirt. Add a nice pump - and va va voom !!

If you wish to integrate leopard print into corporate/office wear, you can opt for a beautiful leopard print long sleeved blouse such as this. The other details like the black contrast trim at the collar and the bow add the extra oomph to this shirt. It is very nicely paired with white pants or a white pencil skirt.

This particular leopard print top would look great when worn with a pair of your favorite fitting jeans. You can pretty much wear heels and dress this top up or wear flats and dress it down. It depends on how you feel and what the occasion is. The polka dots make for great visual interest and you can look for similar tops where the leopard print is mixed with some other pattern.

This leopard print dress in a lovely light shade is beautiful, stylish, yet it oozes comfort. So if you are one of those people who really does not wear tight dresses or tops, this one is defo for you. You can add some tights in the winter time and wear your favorite boots, or you can wear some gladiator sandals for the summer time.

When you muster up the courage to wear a print on your bottom half, then you might as well go for a leopard print. Again this can be paired with neutrals if you want to play it safe , or if you wish to deviate from the norm, you can select different colors and patterns even. But make sure, that the end product does not look chaotic and hodge podge.

Finally, if you feel like you really want to take baby steps when experimenting with this style- you can opt for a lovely leopard print scarf. While it is mostly worn in the winter time, if you find a lightweight , cool fabric you can also try to wear it in the winter. It is a great conversation piece and you will surely be noticed.

2013 Fashion Trends - Bermuda Shorts, Graphic Prints, Stripes & Patterns

Graphic print dress

yellow bermuda shorts

Here is a list of all the favorites for the upcoming spring.  Enjoy ! 

Colorful Bermuda Shorts

1) Bermuda Shorts - Brand new on the runway this year are bermuda shorts for women. These are shorts that fall just a bit above the knee.  They are a more casual style.  You can wear a fun floral print bermuda short like the one shown in the picture, or you can chose something more monotone and wear it in a semi formal look.  So if you can't do the high waisted shorts, or the short shorts, then Bermuda shorts are worth a try!

Maxi Skirts, Maxi Dresses for Summer, Maternity, Plus Size & Party

A maxi skirt is any skirt that is long- and by long we mean like to the ankle level. A lot of women wish to wear a maxi skirt, but they may not know how to coordinate it with a proper top. This is a valid apprehension. 

Styling a maxi skirt can be a bit tricky because usually the shape of a maxi skirt is loose and flowy. While this is great if you wish to hide any extra flab on your mid section or thighs, it does pose a problem regarding what to wear on top. Here are some great ideas on how to wear a maxi skirt. 

You can use these as inspirations for your own ensembles.

Chambray Shirts, Dresses & Skirts - 2012/2013

Chambray has made a comeback in the year 2012, and is a very popular emerging trend this season. While most people don't really know what the word "chambray" means, Is Chambray Denim?, chances are that we have come across this fabric without even knowing it. 

Chambray Meaning : Chambray is a fabric that resembles the denim material from which our jeans are made of. However, unlike denim, which can be hard and rough at times, chambray has a very soft and smooth texture to it.

Ombre Color Fashion Trends, Dresses

Ombre in fashion means a type of coloring style in which there is a gradient from light to dark. It could be one color, multiple colors from the same color family, or different colors all together. Basically, its playing with color saturation to get a very cool, chic, and interesting effect. Its also called tie and dye, as many people believe its a glam version of that trend. 

Ombre is a hot trend for summer and fall 2012. If you are one to easily embrace fashion trends, then you can go for a nice bright pair of ombre pants, or an ombre dress. Or if you like to play it safe you can go for an ombre top in a demure shade. Or perhaps you want to try an ombre scarf even. Have fun and experiment ! 

Types Of Necklaces

Types Of Necklaces - Pearl, Bead, Gold, Diamond & Heart 

Which Necklace to Wear With Which Neckline

Necklaces are an awesome way to help liven up your ensemble. A lot of girls and women are like "a kid in a candy store" when it comes to necklaces and other trinkets.

They come in so many different colors and styles, and you can wear them close to your neck or dangling down. Either way- a necklace is a fun way of being creative with your outfit. Here are a few ideas and tips about how to wear your necklace.

How To chose a Necklace for your Neckline

Crochet Patterns, Tops & Vests

In the forever changing world of fashion, it never gets boring. That's a great reason why your wardrobe should never be lackluster or sans style. During the style year 2012, we also get to see the emergence of a beautiful trend - Crochet Patterns. 

Crochet was previously popular in the 70's, and is on the comeback yet again. Crochet is also something you can knit yourself at home allowing you to experiment with a diversity of crochet patterns. If you don't think you can do all over crochet- you can always chose to introduce something in your outfit where you are still experimenting with the crochet trend, but you are still within your comfort zone. 

CROCHET VEST