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Trend Alert: Indie Designer Styles

Often, when people think about clothing designers, the big names come up, such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren and other mainstream designer labels. These designers are the bedrock and foundation of the fashion industry and should never be overlooked or dismissed. However, there is a whole other fashion world — that of the indie designer.

These designers are considered trendy, cool and hip. You’ll often see popular celebrities wearing their fashions and designs. These designers are usually independent of any large business or label. They are supported by people looking to purchase unique and often handmade designs rather than those produced en masse.

In addition, these indie fashions allow people to explore styles that they may not be accustomed to seeing on the racks of their favorite clothing retailer.

Fashions that these designers create include not only clothing but also jewelry and accessories, as well as other artwork. Many of these designers offer their lines on sites such as the Republic online shop, and other such popular sites.

Currently, the indie designer trend is embracing the popularity of the 70s and 80s independent culture. This is driving a nostalgic feeling that people want to remember and embrace.

It is important to remember that indie design is not just retro or vintage clothing. This popular design trend is allowing people to explore their own individuality — thinking outside the box, so to speak. From cool jeans to hats, accessories and more, indie design lets each individual create his or her own unique style.

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The Media’s Impact on Fashion Trends

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Celebrity fashion styles have always had a huge impact on society. It’s not uncommon to see a beautiful starlet in a movie wearing a new fashion item and later notice all the young teenagers trying to copy the style.

Styles such as the wearing of overly black shadowed eyes, natural lipsticks, and drastically colored hair have been adopted by many individuals just by watching television. Sites such as scfcu.org talk about the latest fashion trends but with just a click of the remote button, any one can learn what the highest paid designers are showcasing and what the stars are wearing.

The media has a huge impact on the way people are wearing clothes, take for instance one A list celebrity that was recently in the news concerning her court proceedings. She wore a beautiful clingy dress with a price tag of $ 500 a pop and the next day the company that sold the dress sold completely out of it. The individuals that purchased the dress didn’t see it by being spectators in a court room; all they had to do is turn on the TV.

Top fashion designers frequently promote their signature fragrance lines by using the name of a well known celebrity to popularize their signature scents. This celebrity may have no inkling about the fragrance industry but because they have a great influence in the media industry, they can cause fragrances to sell off the shelf. Whether the look is overly done eyes, outlandish hair colors, or the newest styles in clothing, the media has always and most likely will continue to be a big influence in current fashion trends.

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Experimenting with Fashion

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When it comes to the world of fashion, often the best course of action is to get experimental and have a little bit of fun. Wearing clothing is not only about being comfortable and being covered up these days, but now it also is a vehicle through which you can demonstrate your attitude and your personality.

Experimenting with Fashion

The way that you dress can say a lot about who you are. When you wear top name brand clothing, such as Coogi pants for example, your desire to follow the trends speaks volumes about who you are. Every piece of clothing that you wear, whether it speaks to your personality or simply follows a trend, is going to tell other people a little bit about you, so a complete outfit is a statement that you make. Every day that you experiment with clothing, trends and fashion, you can make a completely different statement with the way that you dress. Experiment with different accessories, tops, bottoms, hats, purses and anything else that you can think of, and let your clothing tell others about who you are.

Today’s clothing is about more than just dressing for comfort or warmth. Fashion is all around us, and everything these days is about following the trends or setting them. Let your fashion sense and the clothing that you wear put your personality and your attitude on display for everyone to see. Every little thing that you wear can make a powerful statement and put it on display for you.

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Summer Fashion Trends

When it comes to fashion this summer, there are plenty of ways to update your style without spending a lot of money. If you want to look great and to have a good look, it all starts with some focus specifically on your wardrobe.

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Tips for Freshening Up for Summer

To get all of the latest fashion trends and to get yourself back on track, visit SCFCU.org on a regular basis to do so. The following are some tips to help you with this process.

  • Less is more during summer. The less clothing and layers you are wearing the more fresh and interesting your look will be. Choose clothing that is stylish but less bulky.
  • Go with color. Colors, including brighter and deeper pastels are in this year. You will find a wide range of clothing options that fall into this color pallet.
  • Choose clothing that fits well, and hugs your body. Show off those areas of your body that you love and to pull attention away from areas you want less attention on.
  • Do consider the latest summer fashion trends including all the latest designer clothing and styles. You can be knowledgeable.
  • Accessories and get the right shoes. Show off those toes and be sure to choose a few great sandals and flip flops to wear. You will find a wide assortment of options to choose form available.

When it comes to be fashion forward, this year, you will have fun doing so. The fashion of the summer season is light and trendy, easy to wear and yet it still remains comfortable as well. Check out the options available to you from designers.

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Fashion Ideas for Folks on a Budget

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People often debate whether or not vogue appearances and comfort can successfully intertwine. Although modeling is thought by many of us to be a wonderful industry, we don’t have to be familiar with the catwalk to pull off great looks that will have others green with envy. With so many of us on a budget, the good news is that clothing can be affordable and versatile without losing its appeal.

Magazines often reveal current trends and those who lack financial resources can look to an abundance of department stores, Internet sites or thrift stores for some valuable finds (many new items sit on the racks). If we don’t have an eye for detail, it’s easy to take a magazine with us to examine the buzz-worthy color schemes, cuts and hemlines. Browse through everything in the store or website that seems to match your fashion standards. Usually when things become popular on the runway, others will likely adhere to certain trends. This makes it easier for folks on a budget to look around and find similar clothes.

While some of us may not be fans of wearing many accessories, there are acceptable and comfortable options available for men and women alike. Jewelry can complement any outfit and many prefer to wear one or two pieces at a time. You can find jewelry made for both genders, which can alleviate the fuss and guesswork.

For men who greatly dislike accessorizing, belts or sunglasses can complete a look. For ladies who need to dress up, use ribbon to spruce up that old string of pearls. Just weave the ribbon through the necklace (in “C” shape) and voila!

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The Ooh-La-La of the Layered Look

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Wearing layers of clothing is essential for keeping warm when temperatures dip. The layered look in clothing is also fashionable and allows versatility. Use your imagination to put stylish layered looks together. Too much is never enough when you think about layers, at any time of year.

Casual Layered Look for spring

Wearing a solid colored lightweight shirt underneath a sleeveless print tunic or tank top is the perfect combination for shorts or Capri pants. Match the color of the pants or shorts with the first layer, and add shoes and a clutch bag with matching colors.

Layered Look for fall

Wear a solid color blazer or a soft cardigan over a long sleeve blouse, over long pants or a long skirt. Add jewelry to match the mood, whether you are heading to a breakfast meeting on a crisp autumn morning or going shopping in an outdoor mall. Break up the layered look with a belt. As the day gets warmer, you can remove the sweater or jacket to reveal a different layered look.

Warm Layers for winter

A turtleneck or long sleeved shirt topped off with an over-sized long wool sweater is a great way to layer for warmth. Complete the outfit with high boots over jeans or tights, and a busy print scarf for a warm layered outfit on cold winter days.

There are numerous options, no matter the occasion or weather. Even in the summer, belts and jewelry are excellent accessories for putting together a layered look.

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Turn to the Tunic

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The word tunic comes from the Latin, for tunica, a lightweight jacket with or without sleeves, worn by both men and women in Ancient Rome, based on earlier Greek garments resembling jackets.

Ancient Romans wore tunics with or without stripes, in a wide range of lengths and widths, to indicate their status in society. Embellishments on tunics also designated status. The versatility of the tunic is still popular today, essentially because of the varying styles. In contrast to status, the type of tunic worn today is indicative of the occasion in which women wear them.

Wearing tunics is the perfect way for women to do their own thing in fashion and style. You can show off your state of mind and your mood, with tunics.

Short-length tunics

Short tunics with mid-length sleeves are the perfect alternative to plain tee shirts or v-necks. Choose one with vibrant colors to accent dark-colored pants or with pastel-colors over a brightly colored skirt.

Mid-length tunics

Women can wear mid-length tunics over Capri pants for a stroll on the beach or boardwalk in summer. Sandals and a sunhat add a classy look to summer wear.

Long-length tunics

Wear a long tunic gathered at the waist with a fancy belt, accented with gold earrings, over a fancy full-length skirt for a night on the town.

In addition, sleeveless tunics are great for wearing over long sleeved turtlenecks for a layered look. Tunics can express an all-business attitude or a playful mood by choosing the right combinations.

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Information About Urban Fashion

Over the past 30 years, many companies have come out trying to compete in a fashion industry that caters to hip hop artists and rappers. Some companies have not done as well as they had hoped for various reasons, but others have done remarkably well. The last 10 years have been a crazy time for hip hop fashion, not just in the United States, but globally. These companies aren’t just small independent shops anymore; they are companies worth millions of dollars. The growth that has occurred in this market segment is exponential.
One example of such a company is DrJays. For a one-stop shopping experience for hip hop and urban wear, you can find items from brands like Apple Bottom to brands such as Dereon at your local DrJays retail locations. This company sells a myriad of different lines of hip hop clothing and styles. They have established their name as a reputable dealer you can depend on for just about any hip hop fashions you are looking for. This clothing retailer has been a pioneer for both the urban and hip hop clothing industries through the years, since opening its doors for the first time in 1975 in the Bronx, New York.
Dereon, has been producing very unique fashion designs for women since its announcement in 2004. The clothing is designed by Beyonce and Tina Knowles. Tina Knowles made many of her girls’ outfits when they were known as “Destiny’s Child.” Deron is not the only top producer of women’s hip hop fashions. The company known as Apple Bottom specializes in producing jeans, made famous by rappers such as Nelly, who also created the brand. Jeans are not the only product they sell; they have lines of perfume, coats, seasonal wear, and other accessories.
DrJays locations give shoppers looking for the best in urban and hip hop clothing a single outlet where they can find top fashions in all of their favorite brands.

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Fashion – Dress Appropriately To Suit Your Body Type

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Do not ape any style blindly because that is in vogue. Dress according to your body type and create your own fashion statement. You have to be comfortable in what you wear and most important, it should suit your budget. If you are confused about what to wear, scroll and find out your body type and what colors and patterns can look good on you.

Perfect body shape – Women with shapely proportion and balanced figure should wear fitted clothes. Avoid clingy ones though and wear flowing fabrics like georgettes or chiffons. Such fabrics accentuate the beauty of your figure. Wear straight and A-line skirts and pants. Opt for clothes that define your waistline and stay away from over plunging necklines and baggy clothes.

Inverted triangle body shape – Women with broad shoulders and narrow waists should wear clothes that will draw attention from their bulky upper torso. Clothes with deep necklines or V- neck, dresses with defined waistlines, flared skirts and pants are what you should wear. Avoid baggy clothes, stiff fabrics, high and big collars that emphasize your shoulders.

Pear body shape – Women with wider bottom and narrow shoulders should wear clothes that will draw attention to their upper torso. You can wear boat necked tops, off shoulder tops or high necklines. Avoid A line skirts and pants, instead you could opt for boot cut pants, pleated skirts and pants. Avoid bulgy garments, stiff fabrics or clingy dresses.

Apple body shape – Women with such body shapes have shapely hands and lower legs, bigger bust stomach and no waistline, overall a round appearance. Such women should avoid dark colors and bigger patterns that will draw attention to your midsection and instead dress up in such a way to draw attention to your face and shoulders. Wear semi fitted and loose flowing clothes, flared skirts and pants and tops and bottoms of the same color. Avoid clingy and stiff fabrics, tapered, A- line skirts and pants, low waist pants, high collars and belts. This can surely help you.

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