A Look Back - 80's Fashion

In many generation now Fashion has been evolving so drastically every year. Bags, Shoes, Jackets, Skirts, Jeans, Make-up, Hairstyle all come to a new evolution yearly. All come and go like the 80's style which recently made a come back, straight hairs to curly and waves and back again. A cycle of never ending change.

Fashion and the 1980's
For some, the 80's were a great time. The creation of MTV revolutionized fashion, the music industry and even how we watched TV. For others, it was nothing but bad hair, worse clothing and music that often had more to do with machines than talent. We take the former approach and relish the excess and outrageous fashions that the 80's managed to make mainstream. We didn't accessorize - we "excessorized" and LOVED it.

"The Top 10 of 80's style"

Shoulder Pads
Shoulder pads may very well be the worst of the top 10 80's fashion fads. In fact, our online polls on this site indicate that you agree with that assessment, with an overwhelming majority of our site visitors rating shoulder pads as the worst of the fashions of the 1980's.

Mini Skirts
The shorter the better!... women and girls loved miniskirts. Denim was the most popular but were also made in a number of other materials including knit and leather. This particular look has made a big comeback recently. The only people who weren't wearing miniskirts in the 80s were men (ok, well some did) and elderly women. {More pictures of girls on mini-skirt}

Leg Warmers
Another of one of the top 10 80's fashion fads that didn't make a lot of sense was that of leg warmers. Maybe we all had really cold legs because of the miniskirts we wore or maybe we just thought they looked cute.

Huge Earrings
You know how cute Christmas ornaments look on a tree? During the 80's we thought the same would apply to our ears. Huge earrings from various costume jewelry collections were all the rage and if your earrings didn't touch your shoulder, they weren't big enough and your out of style.

Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless gloves were another odd 80's fashion fad, and it seems to be coming back into style. From romance enthusiasts to punk-rock fans, fingerless gloves were popular with quite a variety of 80's genres.

Parachute Pants
Oh yes... and then there were parachute pants. They started off skin tight and ended up baggier than a potato sack. Parachute pants may very well be the one piece of clothing that can sum up the ridiculousness of the top 10 80's fashion fads. Have you ever tried one?.

Members Only Jackets
Who didn't want a"Members Only jacket" in the 80's? If you didn't have one, you were instantly labeled a dork and you could forget about getting in with the "in" crowd. Members Only jackets were all the rage, and imitations were completely unacceptable.

UNITS
A one-size-fits-all clothing store featuring knit skirts, shirts, belts and leggings in coordinating colors. The clothes were sold in UNITS boutiques located in malls throughout the United States. You could buy six different pieces of UNITS clothing and create an entire wardrobe from them. It goes without saying that UNITS did not make it out of the 80's.

Stretch Pants
The stirrup pants version of this particular fad had to be the worst. These pants made NO ONE look good. They created a triangle-leg effect that made even the thinnest person look big. While many of these 1980's fashions are making their way back on the scene and into our stores, the stretch pants/stirrup pants trend needs to stay tucked safely back in the 80's.

Oversized Tops
Last, but not least, we have the 80's fashion fad of oversized tops. Big sweaters, sweatshirts and t-shirts were totally hot and wearing them over a miniskirt or a pair of leggings made them even hotter. These tops were most often belted with big and gaudy, low slung belts with the top bloused over the belt.

Source: liketotally80s.com
To Be Continued...
More to come, we"ll cover all until the latest minute of 2009.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend

Which girl dosen't love diamonds or the idea of diamonds and its traditional significance? That said, I feel just as special when I wear individually handcrafted contemporary jewellery and perfect strangers approach me to ask "Where did you get that?"

I call this statement jewellery because it makes a statement about you the wearer, about your confidence and fashion sense. A stunning piece of jewellery which makes a statement each time you wear it ......... is priceless.

This turqoise beaded necklace entitled Turquoise dance is a stunning piece of pearl jewellery which incorporates a very stylish unique look with versatility, as it can be worn as a long necklace, choker or waist belt. How is that for contemporary?

Today's fashionistas or fashion conscious consumers according to Bobijou "are vying for the contemporary jewellery that are designed uniquely and refreshingly, using innovative and affordable materials which contain value, with certain style that can complement the look of an outfit. Silver has been extremely popular for its precious nature and affordable price."

This necklace and earring set entitled 'Veil of the Incas' is inspired by the Ancient Inca bridal veils. Peruvian artist Juan Contreras has created a stunning and exquisite silver jewellery gift set that is contemporary and unique.

So what do you have to lose, it's not diamonds but it is affordable and unique and it gets you noticed. Valentine's Day is fast approaching so ladies please don't let your partner run out and buy the first gift he sees. Point him in the right direction.

Golden Globe's "Hate it or Like it" Styles

Golden Globe has already ended, but wait.
Let's take a recap of "The Golden Globe's Celebrities Fashion Style".
The Love it and Hate it portion, so let's start now for the rundown:

Alex Wek: Love or Hate
We love bright colored minis but were the sequins and the bow overkill?


Maggie Gyllenhaal: Love or Hate
the "Too busy?" type


Beyonce: Love or Hate
We know Beyonce is bootylicious, but this dress might make that point a little too evident.
Can she breathe?


Jonas Brothers: Love or Hate
Spot the fashionable Jonas brother.


Blake Lively: Love or Hate
Is it just us or is this dress falling down?


Amy Adams: Love or Hate
Was this black a good choice?


Heidi Klum: Love or Hate
She wants her oversized flower back.

Thanks to Kiwibox.com

Graphic Prints

If like me, you are not a minimalist sort of girl, the spring and summer trend for graphic prints is just for you. As seen on the catwalk at Alexander McQueen, Johnathan Saunders, Miu Miu, Matthew Williamson and Peter Pilotto, these bold and eye catching prints can be in bright primary colours, natural colours or monochrome. Inspiration for this seasons prints come from numerous sources including pixellated computer pictures, nature and swirly psychedelic designs.

What ever you choose, this fresh and modern look is not for the faint hearted, it is sure to turn heads. This is a great trend for cheering everyone up after such a cold and gloomy winter. Just remember to warn your friends to have their sunglasses to hand.

Love Label Printed Wrap Dress

Love Label Feather Print Maxi Dress

Love Label Full Skirt

A tan leather handbag and leather sandals will compliment these prints perfectly.

Shop the sales for your winter wardrobe must haves

Cash in on the January sales and get those much needed winter wardrobe must haves. But ladies let's not only shop for ourselves, remember you want the man in your life to be looking just as stylish as you.

Let's start with boots. These Dunlop Boots in cognac and olive green are very stylish indeed. The boots combines leather and robust canvas with leather inners and leather/textile upper.



This argyle patterned Tommy Hilfiger Sweater in yellow will certainly lift both your spirits.


Have your guy wrap up warm in this Tommy Hilfiger Scarf. This sporty scarf is made from 40% new wool, 30% viscose, 20% polyamide and 10% cashmere. The scarf comes with embroidered logo on end and is elegantly presented in a gift box. A perfect Valentine's Day gift for the man in your life.


I just love this Mishumo Sweater in brown and the model's body isn't bad either. But he's not for sale ladies.


Just for you ladies, try this Tommy Hilfiger Sweater Vest in a festive colour to cheer yourself up this winter. These argyle patterned sweater never seem to go out of fashion. Another timeless addition to your wardrobe.


This Conley´s Corduroy Skirt is really gorgeous and offers much variations for wearing. You can wear with boots or to add some colour match up with a turquoise Tights and green turtleneck. Orange will also look fab with this skirt. The printed baby cord and side button detailing on this skirt add a luxurious look to this playful cord skirt by Conley.

Lady in Red

Step out in red this Valentine's Day with online bargains from Littlewoods. If your loved one is making the effort to take you out for a romantic dinner then wrap yourself up in this Ichi bandeau dress reduced to £18.00. This Ichi bandeau dress has a double layer styling with detachable ribbon detail and side zip fastening.

Look just as stunning in this diamante babydoll dress also reduced to £18.00. Perfect for the true romantics out there who look forward to this special day.


For those who want to be different then go for Love Label's embroidered strapless dress at only £21.50

Perfect for that romantic dinner at home or an evening out. Accessorize with Munique's Bali Girl Jewellery Set by Anderson to complete this look.

This simply majestic medallion style copper and brass jewellery set is handmade and will compliment the embroidered pattern on the dress.

In the nude

Nina Ricci

Thakoon

Preen

pictures from http://www.style.com/

In my last post, I discussed the minimalist trend for spring summer 09. Another big trend which has manifested both as part of the minimalist and in more detailed and interesting clothing is nude colours. These are those very neutral shades of pink, beige and peach which almost look like the colour of skin.

There are two important factors to consider when choosing a nude outfit:

Texture - a plain outfit in a nude colour can sometimes look like it is almost there. Adding interesting textures such as jaquard patterns, shiny or velvet feel fabrics is a great way to add some interest to a nude fabric.

Skin tone -choose the right shade of nude to match your skin tone. If you find a nude outfit that you love but doesn't look right, try lift your skin tone a little using a fake tan. For a natural, streak free tan that does not rub of on your clothes try Aloe Sunless Tanning Lotion.

Nude colours can also look great with brightly coloured accessories. Try bright pink, electric blue, juicy oranges or neon greens.