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!!!!

For any serious business women, a professional and polished look is essential. But, time to shop may not always be easy to find, and business women often need clothing that fits all their many roles in life. So, how can a busy woman adapt her wardrobe to move effortlessly from sales meeting, to cocktail reception or to a basketball game? The secret lies in selecting classic designs and using accessories to set the right tone. Here are a few tips

Build your wardrobe around basic, high-quality pieces - A well-tailored suit in a neutral shade like black, gray, navy, or brown is the perfect foundation for a versatile wardrobe. You can wear the skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse for casual occasions, while the jacket can be paired with another skirt or slacks to create a new ensemble. Prints are popular this season and can easily be matched with a solid-color jacket, top or bottom.

• Think accessories – Simple post earrings and a colorful pin add the right touch of style to a suit worn during the day. But what if have to attend a gala event after work? Tuck a pair of elegant dangling earrings, a colorful scarf, and a pair of sling-back heels into your brief case. Exchange your "day" items for those you've brought re-apply your makeup, and you're ready!

• Coordinate separate articles of clothing – When shopping, think of your basic pieces so that you can select tops or bottoms that you can wear with more than one of your "core" articles of clothing. Mixing and matching allows you to have more "looks" with fewer pieces and gives you the option to purchase a few high-quality, well-fitted items, rather than many lesser-quality ones.

• Be adventurous – There is no reason why you can't pair a suit jacket with dress jeans. If you have to attend your child's baseball game after work, exchange your suit skirt or pants for dress jeans, change from heels to flats, and hog the bleachers. Or, exchange the suit jacket for a cute denim one and "dress down" that business look.

All that glitters is not gold…..but yes….all that glitters can make a fashion statement.

Sequined ensembles were seen on disco divas and crooners of local bands. But the gleaming sequin had a dramatic turn-around and suddenly found favour with designers all over the world.

Bling is in girls, not only on clothes but on everything….Saris bathed in sequins, all-over sequined shift dresses, sequined minis, sequined boleros and jackets, sequined wide-legged pants and even sequined stockings have been shown by the designers, both desi and international on the runway. Now you can get sequins in muted tones with lesser shine, different shapes and then there are machines that can sew in sequins neatly on fabric within minutes. And of course the glitz is back in fashion.

But too much of anything is bad. Going all-out in a sequinned dress is great for the party season, but keep your silhouette simple and keep the accessories to basic and that too in muted tones. For the not-so-daring divas, sequins do well in bit-parts: try a clutch with an otherwise quieter outfit, or throw on a bohemian sequinned bolero. You can smarten sequins buy adding them into plain tailoring, like on the side-seams of pants or just on the hem of the skirts. Flashy sequinned trousers can look great with a plain blouse - equally, a sequinned top will go with jeans or tux trousers. Sequinned saris too look chic. A black net sari with all-over sequins is great for a cocktail soiree. Sequins have something of the angelic about them, And in present times of economic gloom, a dash of glitz will go a long way to heighten your mood and your fashion statement. So go, shine on with shiny, crazy sequins!