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“Twilight” Prom Dress or How Fashion Goes Terribly Wrong

If you never really knew whether you were Team Edward or Team Jacob, here's your chance to get the best of both worlds – or something along those lines. This is an actual handmade dress, available until not long ago on Etsy. Fans of the Stephenie Meyer original novels and the Summit-made films have long ...

26 April 2012
16:31 GMT

Creepy Concept 'Shoes': Real Skin Stiletto Implants

There are various sayings out there claiming women would do absolutely anything in their quest for beauty, just as there are cases that prove these sayings are least partially true. On this note, BitRebels makes an interesting proposition.Starting on the premise that women would kill for fashion or at least go throug...

27 October 2011
14:31 GMT

A History of the Ugg Boot: When Comfort Meets Trendiness

There still are fashion people that will call the Ugg the industry’s “fat and ugly uncle”: you’re ashamed to be seen with him, but you miss him terribly when he’s gone. That alone is proof that this boot is one of the most comfortable, even if less stylish, piece of footwear ever to go m...

8 March 2011
16:31 GMT

Swimsuit with Backside Enhancing Padding Goes on Sale, Will Be a Hit

Every once in a while, it’s ok to cheat. Since curves are all the rage right now, but many women either don’t want or can’t afford to have plastic surgery for a bit more oomph. Zoggs is coming out with the Booty Suit and the Boost Suit specifically for this purpose. The former is meant to accentuate...

8 March 2011
13:51 GMT

Androgynous Model Andrej Pejic Becomes the Face of Marc Jacobs

Fashion is pushing gender boundaries once more. Andrej Pejic is 19 years old, hails from Serbia and has features similar to those of legendary supermodels like Cindy Crawford and Kate Moss. Andrej is also a boy – and the latest face of Marc Jacobs. In light of the announcement that he’ll be fronting Marc ...

11 January 2011
14:31 GMT

Royal Engagement Photos Start Online Frenzy over Kate Middleton’s Dress

Hours after Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement, women from all over the world – but especially in the UK – were looking to buy her blue dress or, at the very least, a good copy of it. It’s happening again. Over the weekend, the royal couple sat for two brand new engagement ...

13 December 2010
14:31 GMT

Make a Statement with Chipped Nail Polish

Until just recently, it was almost unimaginable for a woman to come out in public with chipped nail polish. However, things are changing and, as such, what was impossible before is now norm. The chipped nail polish trend is not new, having been started by celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton, but it conti...

18 October 2010
15:31 GMT

Cheryl Cole Sends Sales of Bondage Tights Soaring

A new survey shows that the hottest IT fashion item right now is not bags, shoes or even clothes but rather a piece of hosiery, as worn by stars like Cheryl Cole, Pixie Lott and Alexandra Burke.The survey commissioned by Tights Please and cited by the Daily Mail reveals that women (in the UK, at least) will pay up to...

24 September 2010
14:31 GMT

10 Fashion Items Every Woman Must Have

Celebrities can – and do – set fashion trends. This year is no different, as they act as the ambassadors of designers, bringing their creations to the streets. Below are the top 10 items that are a must for every woman out there for 2010.InStyle Magazine spoke to Nicole Chavez, the stylist who has worked ...

26 August 2010
16:11 GMT

Brands Dropping Logos as Demand for Low-Key Luxury Is on the Rise

Celebrities may have made designer handbags mainstream, but their creators are now trying to distance themselves from them, as they’re dropping visible logos in favor of the so-called “stealth wealth.” Recession and the need to offer the kind of luxury that doesn’t come with an expiration ...

10 August 2010
14:31 GMT

Celebrities Say: Hottest Hairdo, the Undercut

Many years ago, rocking an undercut was seen as the ultimate symbol of rebelliousness, of refusal to stick to the norms and play by the rules. Today, it’s just trendy because celebrities have brought this style back and pushed it into mainstream. As such, an increasing number of women is taking hair salons by s...

21 July 2010
13:31 GMT

Top 10 Fashion Trends for 2010 by Kim Kardashian

Aside from being now a very successful star, Kim Kardashian is also a very gorgeous woman, one who managed to make a name for herself as a fashionistas despite not being stick-thin. Whether because she’s curvy yet still trendy, or because of her unique style, many women look up to her and would give anything to...

16 June 2010
14:11 GMT

The Viking Diet: How to Lose Weight Successfully and Keep It Off

Not long ago, a new diet was starting to pick up speed with slimmers all over the world: the Jesus diet, which implied that people turned to Jesus to attempt and fill up whatever spiritual “holes” they had that made them overeat. Today, as the Daily Mail informs, an estimation of the upcoming year in diet...

21 January 2010
14:31 GMT

Top Web Trends for 2010 - Part III - Programming Trends

This is the third and final part of the Top Web Trends for 2010 editorial in which we previously discussed, analyzed and presented some of the rising general trends taking place in web-based sectors. We first analyzed the top industry trends that have a big chance of changing the way the Internet influences our lives...

21 January 2010
04:58 GMT

Top Web Trends for 2010 - Part II - Web Design Trends

This is the second part of the editorial “Top Web Trends for 2010.” The first part was dedicated to industry news and some of the things we believe will happen in general. We left the more accurate details and predictions to more serious and qualified experts.In this part, we will deal with some trends th...

21 January 2010
03:32 GMT

Top Web Trends for 2010 - Part I - Industry Trends

We resisted the temptation of putting together a “Top of 2009...” article, but the excitement of what 2010 has started to bring made us take a look at the most anticipated events and trends about to descend upon us this year. Important things will happen on the web this year too, and some of them will cha...

21 January 2010
03:30 GMT

‘New Moon’ Sparks Vampire Makeup Trend, Boosts Sales

Until just months ago, having a healthy, glowing tan (whether natural or fake it did not matter, although many opted for the latter on health considerations) was the thing to do in terms of keeping up with beauty / makeup trends. Now, after the second film in the “Twilight” franchise has arrived, the hott...

27 November 2009
14:21 GMT

Fad Diets Actually Contribute to Obesity Crisis

Countless women have made a habit out of going on a quick diet if they want to lose a couple of pounds in time for one event or another. These diets are usually based on limiting food intake to the point of having the slimmer subsist on one meal a day or, even worse, a handful of seeds or a few fruit. The problem wit...

23 November 2009
16:31 GMT

‘80s-Style Shoulder Pads, the Most Ridiculous Trend Ever

A-list celebrities of today are starting to resemble more and more with each passing day the stars we used to see in ‘80s sitcoms and soap operas. They wear almost the exact hair and they have clothes in the same bright, neon colors, equipped with high shoulders, also known as coathanger shoulders. Although a t...

14 October 2009
13:21 GMT

Women Hold On to Their Jeans for Up to 40 Years

We’ve been told so many times that jeans will never go out of fashion and, most importantly, we’ve seen so many examples of that, that the impulse to want to hold on to our old denims is only getting stronger by the day. According to a recent survey, cited by the Daily Mail, this is precisely what an esti...

7 October 2009
16:01 GMT

Women Buying More Expensive, Fewer Clothes

Even in recession, women continue to spend their money on trifles and, as studies have shown, make expenses they can’t afford and refuse to keep on a budget. Although it was initially believed this had more to do with their need to spend money to boost their mood, analysts estimate the increased expenditure is ...

30 September 2009
13:21 GMT

Mantyhose Takes Over: Pantyhose for Men, Hottest Trend

Nothing makes for a better fashion statement than wearing something not many would dare put on. This way, the world has come to see the soaring popularity of the guyliner (eyeliner for guys), the murse (male purse), the mandals (male sandals) and the meggings (male leggings). Men’s fashion is now getting ready ...

24 September 2009
15:31 GMT

Shoulder Pads, a Must Have for Fall 2009

Back in the ‘80s, shoulder pads were all the rage, to the point that you could hardly find one item of clothing that did not have them, from jackets and blazers to evening gowns and casual tops. They faded into oblivion afterwards, but this fall will see them making a splashing comeback, already being labeled t...

3 September 2009
16:21 GMT

Daisy Dukes Shorts – A Must Have, No Matter the Age

As early as fall last year, designers introduced this year’s biggest hit item, the short shorts or the daisy dukes shorts, as they’re also called. While they can vary in size, design, fabric and whatnot, there is only one thing that all women, no matter the age, should bear in mind before purchasing one s...

15 July 2009
14:31 GMT

End of a Celebrity Trend: Man Bangs Are Out

Male stars like Zac Efron, “High School Musical” heartthrob, Chace Crawford of the “Gossip Girl” fame and Jared Leto (“Requiem for a Dream,” “Fight Club” and the rock band 30 Seconds to Mars) have turned their signature look into a standard for most men in their 20s and...

9 July 2009
16:21 GMT

Celebrities Say: Wear Heart Sunglasses This Summer

This summer, all women must embrace their inner cuteness and child-like sweetness and go for items that are made up mostly either of bright, pastel colors or of mismatched pieces, stylists say. On this note, a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses is the perfect accessory to complete the adorably cute look, if we’re ...

7 July 2009
14:31 GMT

Recession Is Killing Most Celebrity Trends

No respectable star, especially if we’re talking a trendy female fashionista, would ever be seen in public without certain items, such as a well accessorized accessory pet, a bottle of designer vitamin water, or a personal nutritionist nearby, just in case they might have to fight culinary temptation. Still, re...

11 June 2009
14:31 GMT

Nose Wax, the Hottest Beauty Trend

Ever since women learned hair only looked good on the head, waxologists have gradually become accustomed to the weirdest requests from customers, like having the earlobes, cheeks and even the neck waxed. The latest trend, they stress, has also come to catch on so fast because it is necessary – clearly, no woman...

18 May 2009
16:31 GMT

Wear a Very Short Skirt This Spring

There is a very thin line between looking stunning and coming off as trashy or, at best, completely uninspired. As it happens, there still are many women who often miss the mark on this one and end up looking just like they never even imagined they would, only because they give in to trends without proper considerati...

12 May 2009
13:21 GMT

Boyfriend Jeans: The Cheapest, Trendiest Item This Spring

With spring in full bloom and designers offering countless choices in terms of women’s fashion, but most of them being extremely feminine, with a genuine bombardment of floral, flowing and girlie fabrics, it’s no wonder that boyfriend jeans have caught on so fast. Celebrities from Katie Holmes to the alwa...

4 May 2009
15:21 GMT

Celebrities Say: Rock the Pantless Look This Spring

Summer means lesser clothes and more freedom in terms of showing off a great body. If that be the case, and a pair of stunning, toned legs is something we can boast about, then there’s nothing better to put them on display than the pantless look, stylists say. Already a big hit with stars like Vanessa Hudgens a...

27 April 2009
14:31 GMT

Fitness Fad: Doga, Yoga with Dogs

Yoga has been very popular in recent years, and the number of people who sign up for such classes is increasing by the day. Some choose to attend with their friends, others with their life partners or even babies (in a combination of mommy and infant meet yoga class). As of late, some even take their pooches to yoga,...

17 April 2009
19:31 GMT

Anti-Diet Diet Books Are the Latest Diet Trend

Fad diets have always been subject to much debate, and this is certainly not about to change now. Whether they truly work or not sometimes depends entirely on the person who tries them and generalizing their efficiency is, in this sense, redundant, it has often been said. Nevertheless, in the long run, fad diets are ...

14 April 2009
13:01 GMT

Hypothermia Chic: Purple Lipstick for Spring 2009

Since only yesterday we were telling you how designers had all rallied to push the bad taste fashion trend off the catwalk and onto the streets, one shouldn’t be too surprised that the same tendency is also noticeable in terms of makeup. One of the dreaded trends of the ‘80s in makeup was purple lipstick ...

2 April 2009
15:21 GMT

Fake It: Big Hair

Until not long ago, almost every woman with curly hair wished to have a straight mane, and she worked really hard to achieve it with countless products and many professional “tools.” She can now throw them all away, as the latest trend in terms of ‘do calls for unbelievable volume. However, those wi...

2 April 2009
15:11 GMT

Spring Tip: Keep the Gloves On

Last autumn, the idea of being elegant, trendy and comfortable without having at least two pairs of gloves seemed almost impossible. The same will still go for this spring as well, with the minor difference that, while gloves continue to be some of the most hip accessories, they will also be more versatile. The oddes...

2 April 2009
13:21 GMT

Spring 2009 Brings the Bad Taste Fashion Trend

As usual, each new season brings one or more major trends, and then a counter-trend (or even more) that tries to overturn these by a combination of the most surprising elements. Spring 2009 will be all about femininity and grace, with ‘80s accents and bold contrasts. Spring 2009 will also be about the mix and m...

1 April 2009
15:41 GMT

Top Bridal Trends This Spring

They say a woman never feels as beautiful and good about herself as she does on her wedding day. Since this is (admittedly) a once-in-a-lifetime thing, it’s only natural that we did our best to look as fabulous as possible on this special occasion. For the spring of 2009, designers and stylists propose a little...

25 March 2009
17:11 GMT

Lady GaGa Stopped by Cops for Not Wearing Pants

One of the hottest pop artists of the moment, “Poker Face” singer Lady GaGa, is also one of the most fierce female presences on the scene right now as regards fashion choices. Whatever GaGa does in terms of fashion is bold and impressive, it has often been said, including her stepping out in town without ...

18 March 2009
11:33 GMT

The Big Bows Trend: Kitsch or Chic

From Lady GaGa to the shows of the most famous designers, bows are a constant these days. They’re placed high on hats or low on shoes and anywhere in between, from gowns, pants and tops, to accessories such as bracelets and bags. It’s pretty clear by now that bows are a must this season, and the bigger th...

16 March 2009
15:21 GMT

Celebrities Say: Radical Shoes in Neon Colors

She might have been criticized for many things ever since she has broken into the spotlight, but no one knows how to make a bold fashion statement better than Fergie. Taking a plain dress and still coming off as a genuine trendsetter was truly a piece of cake for the singer for the 34th Annual March of Dimes Beauty B...

16 March 2009
06:56 GMT

Somber Colors for a Street Chic Outfit

This season, forget about the hobo look or the boho chic, both of which caused quite a frenzy on the streets around the world last year. Somber colors, with just a more powerful accent here and there, are making a strong comeback, while street chic no longer equals comfort, but rather office wear adapted to the concr...

16 March 2009
06:04 GMT

The Bare Midriff Is Back in Style

Models on the catwalk have been proudly showing their sculpted tummies ever since collections launched as early as November 2008, but, until not long ago, the trend has failed to catch on with regular women. This will soon change, though, as stylists and fashion magazines are telling us that the bare midriff look wil...

6 March 2009
06:30 GMT

Punk Fashion ’09: Rejecting Major Labels

Punk fashion is making a strong comeback this year, and it’s not just because the industry is turning to the days of old for inspiration that it's happening. Smacked in the middle of the recession, punk becomes customers’ best friend because it means tossing big names out the window and ravaging the ...

2 March 2009
16:11 GMT

Dangly Earrings Are Always a Sure Hit

Out of all the trends that we see promoted on the catwalk, only a handful actually apply in real life too, as in, work for regular women as well. Of the lot, dangly earrings are the safest choice for a dash of glamor and timeless elegance, stylists tell us. Statement jewelry of this type not only knows no age limit, ...

2 March 2009
13:41 GMT

London Fashion Week Brings Pink Eyeshadow Back

Back from the often-dreaded ‘80s, pink eyeshadow is making a raging comeback this spring and the following summer, stylists are saying. The first signs of the pink invasion coming our way have already appeared, with models at the London Fashion Week all donning it in one shade or another. We might as well prepa...

26 February 2009
06:57 GMT

Hottest Jewelry Trend: Disney Couture

Jewelry is often considered by many women as important as a pair of nice shoes or a bag that matches the rest of the outfit. Then again, there are also ladies out there who would like to go a little childish with their accessories – and they now have just the thing to turn to, as Disney Couture is taking a hold...

26 February 2009
06:33 GMT

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Red Lipstick

Red is in this year, stylists have been telling us that ever since last December, with signs clearly pointing into this direction going even further back than that. However, pulling off the red pout can be very hard, especially if we’re talking regular women here, and not celebrities who have an army of experts...

25 February 2009
14:41 GMT

Fashion Overkill: Harem Pants for Spring 2009

Last summer, a new pair of pants came in town. Celebrities wore them, fashion designers put them up on the catwalk and even some more daring women took to the new trend, sporting them on their daily errands. They are called harem pants and will be making a comeback this spring as well, much to the chagrin of fashion ...

19 February 2009
05:11 GMT

Hottest Trend for Spring 2009: Neon Pink Hair

There is not a woman on this planet who doesn’t want to be different. For those who actually dare to do anything in this direction, stylists and the celebrities they tend to on a daily basis have something truly amazing in terms of hairstyle: neon pink dye. It’s fun, it will get people to notice you, it&r...

18 February 2009
13:31 GMT


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