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Cotton was invented in India, thousands of centuries ago. At that time, it was worn by all the sadhus and saints of India, which was dropped over the body just as a mere piece of clothing without stitching it.

But as the time passed it took place as the most ethnic and richest fabric of India.

Years ago, cotton was worn mostly in India but the men in the form of dhotis, shirts, lungees and by women in the form of plain sarees and simple salwar-kameez.

But as the time has changed with a fast speed, fashion has also taken drastic changes and even the cotton has been reinvented.

Cotton has become the most wanted fabric not only in India but universally.

Designers has given new birth to the cotton, now most of the fashion garments are made with cotton from tops, shirts, skirts, dresses, gowns, trousers, you just have to think about cotton and you will find garment of your choice.

It is an advantage of cotton that it can be mixed with any other type of fabric and can work miracles. Cotton has many forms like organic cotton and that is called the cotton of new era.

Cotton in itself look very classy and stylish but if you will do some kind of embroidery, sequence work or bead work in the cotton outfit, it will become a party wear outfit.

Fashion is the second name of innovation, designers and fashion followers always tries to bring new things and ideas in the fashion world but this is also a place where " the old is always gold".

The old fashion doesn't loose its grip and keeps coming back again and again in a fresh way.

Today I am talking about appliqué work, it is a technique of embroidery which was introduced in India years ago but as history repeats itself, fashion too, the appliqué work is back on the ramp, the stores everywhere.

Now- a-days you will find not only clothes with appliqué work but handbags and even footwear is also decorated with the appliqué work.

Appliqué is an ancient cultural art using fabric. The designs created can be for clothing, items of religious significance, banners or quilts

Appliqué means to "place on" fabric pieces that are sewn onto a larger piece of foundation fabric in order to create designs. This kind of craft is often done when the design has to be seen from a distance.

This is a simple method which you can do yourself also; just follow the few simple and easy steps-

1.      Draw Your Appliqué Design

The first you need is a design to appliqué. A simple design with straight sides is easiest for beginners, so consider starting with a block. Either draw your design on the plain paper, or trace the design onto the tracing paper. Keep in mind that the finished appliqué will be a mirror image of your tracing.

2.      Trace onto the Iron-On Adhesive

Place the iron-on adhesive on top of your design, paper side up, and trace your design onto the adhesive. If your design is made up of more than one element, you will need to trace each section separately.

If there are sections next to each other, you need to decide which will go on top of the other. When tracing, extend the line of the bottom section about 1/4 inches where it touches the top one. This will allow you to layer the sections so there won't be any gaps in between them.

3.      Rough Cut the Design

After your design pieces are traced, you need to separate them from the rest of the adhesive. Cut around your tracing lines, about 1/2 to 1 inch away from the lines.

4.      Choose Your Fabrics

This is one of my favorite steps - choose the fabric for each section. To make selecting easier I separate my fabrics into color families. Cotton woven fabrics are the easiest to work with, although you may want to experiment with other fabrics as you gain experience. Beware of fabrics that fray because they often shred when laundered and thicker fabrics like corduroy or velvet may be too difficult for some machines to handle smoothly.

5.      Fuse the Fabric to the Adhesive

Heat your iron according to the directions that came with the adhesive. When the iron is hot, place the preshrunk fabric right (front) side down on your ironing surface and press to remove any wrinkles. Be sure to put the side you want to use face down so you're looking at the back of the fabric.

6.      Cut out the Sections

Cut out each section, following the tracing lines carefully.

7.      Remove the Adhesive Backing

Carefully peel the paper backing from the iron-on adhesive. If the backing is difficult to separate from the adhesive, tear the edge of the paper a little to get things started, or use a fingernail to separate the paper from the fabric.

8.      Iron the Appliqué to Your Item
Place the appliqué, adhesive side down, on the item you're going to apply it to and arrange the sections to match your pattern. If you have several pieces you may need to look at the pattern to remember how the sections fit together. When the appliqué looks the way you want it to, iron it down according to the directions that came with the adhesive.

9.      Add Some Details
using the water soluble pen or pencil, draw in any details you wish to add to the appliqué.

10. Stabilize with Interfacing
Cut a piece of tear-away interfacing large enough to cover the entire appliqué with a border of about 1/2 - 1 inch. Place the interfacing on the wrong side of the item you're appliquéing, under the appliqué. Now this part is a little tricky - holding the interfacing tightly, flip the item over and pin the interfacing on from the front.

11. Stitch Your Appliqué

Now comes the fun - stitching! Use a Satin stitch if your machine has it, otherwise use a Zig Zag stitch and decrease stitch length until the threads are sewn right next to each other. Line the appliqué up so the raw (unstitched) edge is in the middle of your presser foot and start stitching. Go slowly at first, until you gain some confidence. Slow down as you approach a curve or corner so you don't overshoot the edge.

12. Trim the Threads

When you're all done stitching carefully trim the loose threads as close to the fabric as you can without cutting the fabric or stitching. I trim the font first because any tiny ends are usually pulled to the back when I grab those threads to trim them. Using a small, sharp scissors makes it easier to trim closely.
 

13. Remove the Interfacing

Remove the interfacing by tearing along the stitching. Your needle will have perforated the interfacing so it should come away fairly easily. Use a fingernail along the stitching to get things started, but do not use your scissors or anything sharp as it might poke through the appliqué.

So, you can make or do appliqué work on your clothes and bags yourself by picking up any item which you haven't tried from a long time. Just take that out from your wardrobe and do it yourself.
 

By doing this you can keep your wardrobe updated in this recession period also. But, if you think you don't have time for all these things, just don't you can find dresses, tops, jackets and handbags with appliqué work very easily in each and every market and store.

So, my dear metroholicas, don't waste your time in thinking just go to market and add a touch of appliqué work in your wardrobe and always Be Fashionable……..!!!!1

Layering clothing is a huge trend that, as with many other trends, has been overindulged. Once it was reserved for nomadic people who had no choice but to carry all their belongings on their back.`

Layering clothes creates an exciting new look. It's a great option for any season of the year. It easily extends your wardrobe.

Layering your clothes is one of the hottest trends in teen fashion at the moment. Plus, it's easy and practical for lots of different situations (school, work, hanging out, etc.).
 

Dress in layers. It may have once been a marketing ploy to get people to buy more than one piece of clothes, but it also extends the life of your clothes into different occasions and seasons. The truth is, layering clothing is simply versatile.

Layering is mostly done in winters, but we can make our own fashion, why wait for winters to look trendy, you can wear a transparent top over a halter neck t-shirt or top, by doing this you can also keep yourself in touch with another style that is peek-a-boo. 

Women can layer their clothes to create a more dramatic effect as they walk and move. Some great layering methods include wearing a tank top under a sheer shawl or a partially buttoned blouse, wearing a trendy jacket over an otherwise dull outfit, covering the waist with a colorful scarf tied to the side or in the front, and so forth. Layering also allows the blending of colorful pieces with one-colored garments in a tasteful way.

Another ways of bringing layer in your clothes are Choose different necklines, such as a v-neck over a scooped neckline or two different scooped necklines. Cover a tank top with a sweater that has an enlarged neckline. Wear the enlarged neckline off your shoulder. Choose different lower hemlines, such as a short top over a long top. Cover a tank top with a long open shirt. Tie the shirt tails into a knot at the front opening

Layering is also good because you don't have to buy new clothes, you can make your own style statement with your old clothes….even with those clothes which you haven't even seen from decades and are waiting for their turn in your wardrobe.

You just have to keep in mind that  be sure of the look. Layering is bulky. Wear a loose garment over a tight garment.

Another most important thing that you have to keep in mind is that keep the accessories minimum otherwise layering can look cluttered

So girls, keep all these things in your mind and create your own new look by yourself, without even spending a penny and be fashionable……!!!!!!!!!!

Feminine, delicate and multi-taskers, ruffles are one of the hottest trends to follow this season. If you are seeking to be the center of all looks and everyone's attention, break the schemes and adopt a unique style like the trendiest ones that starred in the summer runways of top designers

The trend of ruffled tops is quite hot for those who are a bit thinly and skinny. It gives them a fuller look as it successfully adds some volume to the body. However, those who are already fuller must not wear it. Try a metallic, blue or red ruffled top

Ruffles are everywhere from skirts, shirts, smock tunic tops, mini to maxi dresses. Ruffled dresses add shape and femininity to a petite or boyish figure, but if you are closer to an apple shape then do ruffles in moderation. If you are pear-shaped, then concentrate the ruffles on your top half to draw attention away from your bottom and hips.

To reach the effect that ruffles want to meet, one must play with the volume of the outfit, complementing a dramatically ruffled blouse with skinny jeans for a more chic punk girl look.

Flouncy folds and ruffles can be found on everything from bags and shoes to dresses and swimwear. Don't want to over do the e girlie look with one of this season's ruffled dresses? Then go for an on-trend ruffled purse in neon colors.

If you are slender, go for the ruffles along your neckline. If you are fuller figured or have a large bosom, forgo the ruffles but look for smocking or lace trimmings that will catch the eye

Ruffles immediately add femininity, but you have to be careful not to over-ruffle yourself and by doing so, add volume to your body. If you're smaller on top, wearing a ruffled top is a great way to amp up your bust area. Plus, it also looks very elegant. Ruffles also work well as detailing on skirts, sleeves and collars. But the main point to remember with this trend is always wear in moderation!

To keep it stylish buy at least a pair of ruffled dress or top and if can't buy them then at least buy accessorize having ruffle.

So metroholicas adopt this trend before it change to some other trend, go and add ruffles to your wardrobe and Be Fashionable……..!!!!!!

Say goodbye to the days of hiding your zipper because the new trend is now to show your zipper off. Whether it's on your jeans, skirt, dress, bag, shoes, etc.; exposed zippers are everywhere. These zipper accents are the perfect way to add an edgy feel to an otherwise plain article of clothing.

The zipper is a modern fashion-statement, both functional and decorative; metallic zippers on black/white fabrics have a bigger visual impact.

When edgy punks stormed the catwalks of Spring/Summer '09 the key feature on almost every piece was the zip. A slew of celebrity hipsters have embraced the look zipping up in tailored looks with chunky fasteners. Zips have been spotted everywhere on the runways

Zipper is available in everything dresses, pants, tops, skirt, shoes, sandals, accessorise, purses etc etc etc. you name it and market have it.

The exposed zipper has become something to desire for the upcoming seasons, Zippers are popping up in some pretty unexpected places, and the effect is a tough-chic look almost anyone looks good in. Who'd have though that the humble fastening could this much of a stir?

egated to pants and jackets, zippers have broken out and declared themselves an accessory to be loved. From zip up leather thigh highs to brooches, zippers were used in any manner of ways this season.

The nice thing about zipper chic is that no matter how extreme they appear, there's a zipper out there for everybody!

But the most important thing to keep in mind while wearing a zipper outfit is that not to wear any metallic accessories or any other accessories much as you will yourself look like a zipper factory so just keep it simple.

And if you love zipper but are afraid of wearing an outfit of zipper, just don't worry buy any other item consisting of zipper whether it be a neckpiece, earrings, handbags or shoes.

So all my fashion addicts metroholicas what are you waiting for go and pick your kind of zipper stuff from the market and keep yourself updated and Be Fashionable…..!!!!!!

 Indian women and their dressing style is considered as the most wearable, comfortable and graceful style in whole world. But with more and more people drowning towards western culture that Indian beauty has been lost down the line.
So designers decided to bring back that feminity with a touch of style and that's why they introduced indo-western suits
Indo-Western fusion garments are usually a combination of Western-style patterns and Indian designs. Usually, in Indo-Western style salwar kameez, decorative stoles are used as an accessory for added effect.
Indo-Western Salwar kameez is the upshot of the fusion of Indian tradition and international trends aiming to give this oriental garment a universal flavor. This suit may have three pieces or can be found without dupatta as well. The kurta is usually short - above the knee or just below the hips. It can be sleeveless or with thin straps or with short sleeves. The salwar of this suit is like a parallel loose trouser with a slightly flared look

Indo-Western fusion garments are usually a combination of Western-style patterns and Indian designs. Usually, in Indo-Western style salwar kameez, decorative stoles are used as an accessory for added effect.

With more and more Indian women, both young and old, going for western apparels, designers are thinking of innovative ways to attract their attention back towards the good old salwar kameez. They have thus come up with the idea of indo-western salwar kameez which, as the name suggests, is a combination of western looks in the traditional garment. This fusion of the east and west has created some truly unique looks that are very contemporary.

Indo-Western fusion garments are being largely preferred by Indian consumers and have now become 'the in thing'. These garments are gaining acceptance in the Indian mindset, and are becoming the choice of apparel at formal and informal events, as well as for work wear.

The most accepted indo-western style suit is the Capri suit, a Capri style churidaar is wore with a short kurti and dupatta,to give it more Indian feel, these type of suits are made in Indian fabrics like brocade,silk,chiffon,cotton etc.
Another piece of Indo-Western fashion wear that is highly preferred in India is a kurti paired with a straight-cut pant-style salwar and a dupatta. 
This trend of Indo-Western fusion wear has also gradually spread to bridal wear. Sarees are being draped in the Grecian style, and saree blouses are becoming more and more westernized in pattern. Lehengas worn with halter tops is another example of Indo-Western fusion fashion that is being accepted as wedding wear.

 And there's a little secret too, guys also love girls with Indian outfits, and this type of indo-western look is perfect for looking that sexy and shy Indian beauty.
 
So, all you metroholic gals what are you waiting, there is a whole of range available in market of indo-western collection, hurry, and grab at least a piece of your choice and bring back that sophisticated, feminine Indian beauty with a modern twist and Be Fashionable….!!!!!!!

 
The saying that history repeats itself can also be applied to fashion. Past trends shape future fashion all the time, even during spring-summer 2009.

Many of these styles bring comfort to people because they make them think of a more stable time. 

If we go back a little from the seventies then we can see that, as always, the sixties have never really completely gone out of fashion either. Shift dresses are back, both in mini form or presented in the more formal, longer version. This is great news for women who want something simple to throw on for party wear

Popular since the 1960s and still going strong, the shift dress provides the perfect combination of class and sexiness. The shift dress is flattering on most body shapes and works great for showing off long legs.  This is a versatile garment which can be used to quickly create a look with minimal effort; a couple of pieces of jewellery should suffice. 

The Shift Dress is a classic staple piece for every woman's wardrobe. New Look is probably best known for affordable fashion that moves fast, which happily means that once in a while they take a chance on some very retro pieces. These Shift Dresses are a great pair of sixties looks that are affordable and effortless.

 Today, shift dresses come in a variety of updated styles which includes different sleeves and embellishments and are accessorized by wearing them with the now popular opaque tights and heels or slapping a belt over them to define your waist

 The A-line shift dress is a must-have wardrobe staple for this spring and summer. Easy to wear with a silhouette that flatters a wide range of figures, pick up the 2009 shift dress in one of the season's bold, radiant colors like orange, yellow, royal blue or purple.

A-line shift dresses that can be worn over pants and long sleeved full-length dresses are to be in store

A shift dress is a classic piece in itself so. You don't have to accessorize it much, just one piece of statement jewelry at a time whether it be a nickpiece,earrings  or bracelets or handcuffs, just keep it simple and you can beat everyone else's style.

So all you fashion follower metroholicas, there's a large variety of shift dresses available in market, go and grab one of your style before anyone else picks it up and Be Fashionable…….!!!!!!!!!

It's Raining!!!! It's Raining!!!! Yes monsoon has just knocked the door, and fear of getting drenched and how can we stay stylish this season too…

The thought of walking out that door with pressed clothes and neat hair is nearly frightful in the wet season. One downpour and your hair is all limp, your clothes are all drenched and your teeth are all clenched. But don't go cursing the dark clouds.

Earlier, people used to dress shabbily during this season. However, with the changing times, fashion lovers have all the opportunity to make themselves look better even in this murky atmosphere.

I personally love this season and I know everyone else too because this season brings back the romance, fun in everyone's life, but some people are afraid of this season as they don't know how to look fashionable this season too and I am not afraid because I know how to keep it stylish in monsoon, and I am here to help all of you to enjoy this season and stay stylish.

You just have to follow five simple tips to look gorgeous, trendy and stylish in this monsoon:-

The first and the most important accessory of this season is umbrella's and raincoats, there is a whole lot range of cute and trendy stuff available in markets now a days, you should always carry them with you in your bag as rain comes anytime without ringing your phone.

 The second important thing is avoid denims, harem pants and all those big and baggy clothes for this season as denims takes a lot of time to get dry and baggy stuff drenches all the rain and gives a wet feeling and also sometimes becomes a peek-a-boo.

Instead, go for hot pants, capris, and skirts and that too knee length skirt or above it.

And if you are a bhartiya naari and don't wear these stuff only wear suits, then don't wear salwars and patialas although you love them as they are also baggy and gives a yuck yuck feeling to you as well as to others, instead wear short length kurtis and churidars.

For an evening or a party wear during the monsoons, go for Lycra chic shirts and pants or even Lycra business suits that are easy to wash too. Avoid wearing layered dresses in the rainy seasons as they only add to the muddle.

Colors for this season can be darker but juicy colors are the best like orange, yellow and aqua.

The third thing to keep in mind is don't wear too much accessories in this season whether you are going in an accessory competition, just wear a cute pair of earrings and a transparent bangle or hand cuff.

Big bags are required to carry your umbrella or raincoat. After all, you would not want to be stranded in the rains without one. Keep your nice suede or velvet bags for other occasions. Stick to plastic during the rains as they require zilch maintenance.

The fourth thing is footwear just lock all your high heels and leather footwear in your wardrobe, as they are a complete no-no this season, instead opt for rubber chappals and flip flops, which are available in market in bulk in classy colors and designs. Ankle length gumboots are also advisable which can go fantastically with western attires.

The fifth and one of the most important things is hair and make-up first step to keep in mind while doing make-up this season is that everything should be waterproof. Eyeliner, kaajal, mascara, lip color etc. everything should be waterproof. Avoid applying any make-up like foundation or rouge. For your hair, it is best to keep a hustle free hairstyle for the rainy seasons so that your hair does not mess in the rains. If you like your hair open then first apply gel on it and always keep a rubber band in your bag too. Use of conditioners should be limited for the monsoon days, as conditioners tend to limp your hair.

Clean your skin regularly with a good cleanser followed by a toning and moisturizing process suitable to your skin type. Wash your face repeatedly to avoid accumulation of dirt, germs or oil on your face

Gone are the days of hiding your figure, wearing those loose and baggy garments. The year 2009 has something different for all those fashion addicts, show your body and flaunt it; you are beautiful after all...

From super skinny pants – topped with printed tunics, to more skinny pants and pencil skirts, a slim silhouette looks just right for Fall 09. When slim trousers are topped with oversized layers on top, belts keep everything from becoming too overwhelming

Finally, fashion experts say it's time to say bye-bye to your baby doll dresses that hide your womanly curves. That's right; to be hip and fashionable this fall you need to stock up on sexy sheath dresses. This season it's all about the hourglass shape of a woman's body and sheath-style dresses display that.

Over-the-top, exaggerated silhouettes have been seen on the runways for fall 2009.  However, the skinny look is still going strong.  Shown as skintight cocktail dresses, skinny pants paired with billowing tops or painted-on blouses that reveal every little imperfection, these looks aren't leaving anything to the imagination.

All the fashionistas agrees that she loves a slim silhouette. Whether it's a body hugging sweater over a skinny pant, or a pencil skirt topped with a belted jacket, this one's always a winner in her book.

Pairing layers of slim fitting separates, such as leggings with a pencil skirt, creates an illusion of being covered while still showing off the female form. Luckily, designers were able to keep the looks fresh and less 1980's inspired, which can be hard to do with a pair of bright leggings.

This look makes you look sexy, beautiful, confident, and comfortable and also sheds that extra kilo away from you.

So metroholicas if being slim is in how can you all stay away from it, go and buy a couple of dresses with slim silhouette and  show everyone how beautiful you are and Be Fashionable….!!!!!!

Summer 2009 is all about sparkling and making some noise. Metal embellishment is a wonderful way to combine the two. Metal decoration is really huge this season so be ready to see a lot of metal embellished items on store shelves.

Shoes have taken on their own jewelry for spring 2009. You'll find shoes with trendy zippers, large buckles, and metal trim and embellishments of all types, frequently displayed in multiples on a single shoe. Look for lots of fringe and detailing to add additional interest. Footwear for 2009 is anything but plain.

An Outfit is complete only when it has all the complementing accessories worn or carried along with it. Footwear is one of the most important fashion accessories that can make or mar the looks of your 'so cautiously chosen' apparel. So, it's always better to be careful while selecting shoes that go with your wardrobe.

Accessorizing is an important feature of fashion and appropriate footwear can be the perfect embellishment for any kind of outfit. The latest trend in footwear fashion definitely does not lag behind in this issue

Women are looking for footwear to be uniquely different, and color and embellishment gives them an added aspect to their wardrobe.

Shoes are going to be heavy with the accessories like zippers, snaps and buckles. There might be one or multiple of such accessories on them. They'll nicely decorate our footwear whether it be sandals or pump shoes. Styles with ankle embellishments, from straps to ribbons are at the forefront of spring footwear.

Cinderella is proof a new pair of shoes can change your life. So girls don't wait go and buy a new pair of shoes which are in fashion the embelled one's and be the centre of attraction, and change your life too…..and be fashionable…!!!!

No more the trend of dull and dark colors, this spring/summer. Rather, not only this current spring/summer 2009, but the whole year belongs to Mimosa Yellow, a trendy variation of all-time hit of yellow. You can relate this fashion color, an innovation of color giant Pantone, to a soon-to-ripe papaya or a shining orange.

Bold and bright colors prom dresses are in fashion this year. Washed out whites and light pastels are out. For this reason, yellow will be the right choice. This color will be vibrant to bring out the attractive facial features in a person. Yellow says you are approachable and fun.

Every color has different shades and it barely happens that every shade will suit your skin tone. There is one proper shade that will flatter you, opt it. Like, bright yellow shade is good for dark skinned women. They can carry it off very well. Similarly, a fair skinned woman looks good in softer shade of yellow. It glows their skin more. Like this it goes on for other skin tones also. Look for yellows that complement your skin tone. But for doing this, knowledge of shades and which shade is suitable for your skin is must have. To know this can be a fun and enlightening experience.

Yellow looks very well on tanned skins. If you go out in a sun and return with a tanned skin, try yellow dress or suit over your skin and find a beautiful girl in you. It goes well with new darker skin tone. So it shows that yellow looks attractive on sun kissed skin.

The color yellow not only makes a fashionable scene but this color is good psychologically also Yellow can make you feel open to new ideas, while making you feel confident and happy. It is a great color to wear when learning or trying to absorb new information. It makes you feel warm and alert.

. So this spring/summer, whatever you buy, right from your fashion accessories to your fashion apparel, dare not to think of buying anything dipped in any other color. Definitely, Yellow is the color of year 2009, so it will rule!

So girls hurry up and add yellow color to your wardrobe in any form a dress,accessories,bags shoes….just buy it and become a yellow yellow fashionable fellow, and be Fashionable…!!!!!

Fashion is all about retro styles and cuts this spring. With inspiration from the sixties, eighties and nineties, expect the Spring 09 season to be awash with monochrome, neon and shimmering patterns. One of the many trends for summer 2009 has emerged itself, both on and off the runway. It has taken color blocking one step further—Monochromatic.

Monochrome is one of the simplest, most chic of looks to work whatever the year. Monochrome never fails to gain attention when done well. If you don't want to stress over mixing and matching the perfect outfit, monochromatic is the way to go, but avoid that overly solid look by throwing in a few different textures and accessories to jazz things up.

Wearing one color from top to bottom really works to elongate a petite frame. Monochrome dressing can slim down, add a chicness that was just absent before, and look effortless while actually being easy! Everyone has worn it, from the models to the fashion icons to the celebrities to us bloggers. Infinitesimal amounts of designers have showcased this classic look in a show.

But monochromatic doesn't only mean wearing one hue top to bottom; you can wear the tints and shades of one hue also.

A literal interpretation of the monochromatic outfit is head to toe in one color. This can work incredibly well or look incredibly tacky. If you choose to go this route, make your outfit as simple as possible. A dress with matching sandals looks chic. On the other hand, matching slacks, shirt, jacket, shoes and accessories can look overdone or old-fashioned. Limit the number of pieces you wear and edit carefully.

Monochromatic dressing certainly has the potential to be very dull. To avoid this problem, tweak a monochromatic look with stylish cuts in the clothing.

Monochrome is capsule dressing and will stretch that tight budget. Long after colored garments have faded into last season's oblivion you will still be able to wear monochrome classics that stand the test of time.

And girls if you feel afraid of wearing a single color outfit with similar color accessories then don't worry just wear contrasting color accessories with your dress but those accessories should be monochromatic.

So girls go and adopt this monochromatic fashion, and stay updated with fashion. Be fashionable!!!!!!

In 2009 the latest and greatest spring fashion trends include a warp between bondage and fetish style that combine with everyday work and play.

Punk fashion is the styles of clothing, hairstyles, cosmetics, jewelry, and body modifications of the punk subculture. Punk fashion varies widely from Vivienne Westwood styles to styles modeled on bands like The Exploited. The distinct social dress of other subcultures and art movements, including glam rock, skinheads, rude boys, greasers, and mods have influenced punk fashion. Punk fashion has likewise influenced the styles of these groups, as well as those of popular culture. Punks use clothing as a way of making a statement.

The punk fashion scene since the advent of the original look in the 1970's
has evolved into the mainstream, for better or worse, and since then clothing
stores and even fashion designers have taken punk fashion to an entirely new level.
It's easy to see that this once controversial, rebellious fashion has now grown
into a very popular style of dress.

Spring fashion trends this year include many inspirations from bondage and fetish style clothing including tight clothing, short skirts, and of course you gotta have the straps.

The highly volatile fashion world has seen the latest foray of latex clothing used as bondage or fetish gear by BDSM practitioners. These skin-tight garments are slowly replacing traditional rubber-made products as latex is quite smoother and glossier in comparison to rubber.

The overall look that is sought is a bondage style feminine feel. Not overly dominatrix but yet to feministic either. It's a perfect balance between aggressiveness and peacefulness, hardness with femininity, drastic edges and fine detail!

Footwear for the alternative clothing scene embraced a selection of styles
ranging from motorcycle boots (complete with buckles and steel toe caps) to
combat boots

Not only this, these type of clothing make you feel confident, and show your attitude…so go and  buy bondage clothing and punk to your style and stay stylish and fashionable!!!1

Wide leg pants/jeans were first introduced in men’s wardrobe and in seventies, but because they look stylish, sexy and comfortable, they became a classic look and are now back again. And is this year’s hottest trend.

The wide leg pant is classic and completely fashionable for multiple occasions. By adding a wide leg pant to your closet in a lighter fabric, you will expand your outfits and your style. Plus, this pant is perfect for the transition from summer to fall so you'll get plenty of use from it!

The trick to wearing wide-leg pants is to watch the length (grazing the top of your foot instead of dragging the ground) and make sure that while the leg is full, key fit areas like the back and waist fit perfectly with no extra bulk.

A nice change from the bootleg cuts from past seasons, but still with plenty of flare to hide your 4″ heels and deliver impossible model-like proportions. Try not to overdo the width of your pants, or you might end up looking like you wore a parachute out. The idea is to use the pants to streamline your silhouette, not expand it. 

Pair the pants with a top that defines your waist. Choose a lightweight knit or flowing tank that skims the body and doesn’t add to much bulk to your mid section.

Tops that wrap and tie usually have a slim fit and accentuate the waist, so this is great for a lean on top with a fuller bottom proportion.

A flowing tunic top can look good as well but make sure it’s belted or cinched at the waist but pairing a large top with large bottoms can be too much. Since the pants are already baggy it’s good to structure them with a fitted top or jacket.

Look thinner by adopting a single color palette for your entire ensemble. And no, it doesn't have to be black.

The most important thing you must keep in mind while wearing a wide leg pant is that, you should accessorize it properly.

Heels and only heels will work as footwear.

Don’t go for big chandelier/chunky earrings; just go for a small and cute and elegant pair of earrings. Wear a nice and classy statement necklace to look more elegant.

So girls, this summer keep aside your skinny jeans and let your wardrobe breathe easily with at least a pair of wide leg trousers/jeans and remain up to date with fashion. And be fashionable!!!!!!

Fashion's latest offering is in the form of a re-invented bohemian look "Nomadic Safari". The look is easy and rarely goes wrong as the key is mismatch.

Safari-influenced fashion items are a great staple this season, mixing old fashioned tailoring and clean lines (which are flattering to all shapes and sizes) into garments that are cute and fun.

Walk on the wild side and embrace hotter weather with prints which channel the African desert plains and dense tropical forests of the jungle. One of the best ways to get these looks is with the use of animal print – a sometimes touchy fashion topic.

The safari inspired clothes are not exactly what you might wear on a safari.

Today's safari clothes may well be made of chiffon, silk or satin. Stuff you wouldn't wear out in the wild, but within the confines of civilization, outfits made of these materials are sensuous, glamorous and worth all the trouble. It's all about the shirt or jackets with large pockets as well as array of prints that will get you really in the mood for spring!

If you want this look for day wears than keep the look chic. The easiest way to safely work the look during the day is to use neutrals as a base with two to three statement accessories. And if want to go out in evening than avoid adding too many accessories and try wearing one simply spectacular piece like a bright floral dress with subtler accompaniments.

Safari style isn't limited to the cut of the clothes. Color plays an important part. Earth tones characterize the safari look. Khaki is a hot favorite. Pair that with yellow, white and earth tones and even a tube top and skorts combination or a shirt and pants combi screams SAFARI!

There is a whole lot of range available in the market of safari look now days. So go on and stay updated with fashion!!!!

THE SPLITTING FASHION-CULOTTES

The subject of fashion may seem frivolous to some until we realize that women's dress has always reflected the dynamic changes in society. But when changes are good they come and attract people again and again.

One of the most acceptable changes which took place in seventies is culottes-divided skirt, which is in fashion now days also.

Culottes are also known as a split skirt or divided skirt. It has also been called a skort

(a portmanteau for skirt and shorts). While some garments sold as culottes resemble short trousers, to truly be culottes they need to look like a skirt. Thus they differ from trousers or shorts by being much fuller at the bottom hem than at the waist.

One of the most chased after fashions of the sixties and seventies were culottes. Many active housewives loved them for their versatility. It was the movement, look, and dressiness of a longer skirt with the modesty of pants. You could  run errands, and attend an exercise class all without changing your clothes or worrying about revealing too much because culottes kept everything covered while making the owner of the culottes look a little more "put together" than if she wore say a sweat suit or jeans and a t-shirt. Culottes had a more dressy like quality.

Culottes were introduced in women's wardrobe as a sports wear but when something which is very stylish, sexy as well as comfortable cannot go out without fashion designers moderation; designers gave culottes a new meaning.

Today culottes can be one of the most versatile pieces of clothing in your closet. Simply strut a pair of black culottes with a t-shirt and sandals for those more casual gatherings or switch to a dressier type of blouse and shoes for a more formal occasion and no one will be the wiser. You definitely need to give the culottes a chance in your closet today; for sure you won't be sorry you did

So all you fashion follower girls, hurry and go buy a trendy yet stylish yet comfortable piece of culottes as per your choice!!!!

Welcome to geometry class…..Nah!!! Don't worry; I will not teach you geometry, you don't have to scratch your head here. Because here, to get in touch with fashion you have to be in geometry class as geometric prints are the hottest and most stylish trends of year 2009.

Geometric prints are very stylish for the upcoming season and will definitely get you noticed. As these were seen the most on fashion runways.

From prints with a global feel, to artsy styles and bright colors to more neutral shades, these bold designs will take you to the top of the fashion class. Geometric designs are just so funky and retro on clothes.

Even the most unexpected designers found themselves in print, with a focus on geometrics, especially ballooning circles floating among angular shapes. The new geometry includes the silhouette: A play on volumes brings back the full skirt — but always slung low on the hips.

Geometric prints are one of the hottest spring fashion trends, from shoes to handbags to beautiful dresses. When wearing geometric prints, be sure to pair them with neutrals or keep your accessories to a minimum. You don't want your outfit to overwhelm people.

This year this trend will be seen all the year around, whether it is spring, summer, winter, no matter what the season is, this trend will follow you everywhere, may be in small dozes, but it will become hard to ignore this cool and bold trend.

So what are you waiting for, go and pick your hot favorite style of geometric print, because this style is available in all the stores, markets, roads, everywhere.

So now play with your geometry class, without getting pissed off with geometry!!!!

The summer is back and back with the latest fashion trends and some old ones too but with a coating of new and fresh designs. Fashion is something which keeps on changing all the time but as it history repeats itself, fashion too comes again and again if it gets popular.

Year 2009 revives the 80's Fringe fashion with more style and essence. Runways and catwalks are bombarded with designer labels that will not let themselves left behind for any latest trends in fashion

Nothing suits the feminine mood better this season than the return of the fun and flirty flapper dress. These dresses are part of the fun and flirty fringe-fashion trend hitting the high street, with dresses, skirts, shoes and purses, even swimwear.

We have to tread carefully with fringe. Sure, it's fun in a retro/flapper-esque way. But fringe is so hyper-trendy right now, that overindulging will surely lead to a what-was-I-thinking moment in the near future.

Fringe benefits are the easy way its decoration can be used just at the neckline or hem.

When we are talking fringed clothing, haute is cool, with flapper fringe dresses found with designer labels

Fringes are practically on everything: dresses, bags, boots, scarves, moccasins and even jewelry. Seeing the Fringe trend hit most of the retail stores proves a revival of 60's and 70's.

If you decide to support the fringe trend this season, then make sure not to overdo it by wearing more than one item with fringe detailing at a time! This is very important.

Year 2008 was a fashionably hit year, which had all the good stuff from clothes to accessories, everything was fashionable, vibrant and cool colors,prints,texture, and all kinds of silhouettes, in short it was a good year for fashion conscious people.

But as the year has gone by giving us so much good things in fashion, and spring/summer 2009 has entered ,its time to refresh your wardrobe, because if you want to be fashionable you have to stay with it, and fashion keeps on changing.

This year the colors most in fashion are soft nude colors, but the year's biggest, sexiest, trendiest, fashionable trend is see-through clothes.

Yes, the trend for sheer fabric is back, it was in fashion earlier also, but this time it comes back with a more wearable way.

Instead, designers have combined layer and layer of sheer fabrics to create a subtle yet super sexy look.

Sheer and semi-transparent clothes can be a great way to show off the season's bright colors without being too gaudy. By layering sheer clothes on top of a brighter tone it still gives the color and vibrancy of the shade, yet in a more delicate way.

Being fashionable doesn't means you have to wear a full on transparent trend, as we can't walk on road or bus like this, but you can add a bit of transparency in your clothes. Wear a half transparent top with a straight pair of trousers or denims or even skirts. Or just add this sheer fabric into the sleeves of top or in back. Even the border of sarees can be made with a sheer fabric.

In short, you can follow this trend freely, and its up to you how to add this trend into you wardrobe, you can even buy bags of transparent material.

The trend of transparent clothing doesn't make you walk around half naked: playing hide-and-seek with several layers makes you appear mysterious and alluring.

So girls go now, and make a peek-a-boo-wardrobe!!!!!