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Jul
24

All You Need to Take on Holiday

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Ah, summer holidays. Most of us look forward to a leisurely week off work, in a place with blue skies and bluer seas. Most times, we end up taking a lot of things with us that we don’t need. Don’t ruin your holiday carrying dead weight with you this year! Here are some fashion advertising tips just for you. Fashion advertising gives us the tools to work with, and we did the rest for you.

Clothes

When packing for a holiday in a sunny and hot place, you don’t need to take a ton of clothes with you. Choose your lightest items, which are also the ones that take up less space in your luggage. Choose articles that can be worn day or night, depending on what they are combined with. For example, make sure you include a fun jeans short skirt and a pair of white shorts in your list. In the morning, you can wear the bottoms with a strapped shirt or your bikini top, while in the evening you dress them up with a shiny top. A couple of short cotton dresses are also ideal to take.

Shoes

What you need are only two pairs of shoes; a colourful and decorated flat sandal that can be worn during the day/on the beach and a pair of high heeled or wedged shoes for the evenings out.

Beach Wear

Don’t overdo it with lots of beach articles in your luggage. A couple of bikinis and a wrap are just enough. All the rest you can take from your morning wardrobe. Fashion advertising executives also suggest that you include your must-have beach accessories. Your sunglasses are another fashion-advertising item that you simply cannot leave without.

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Jul
23

Your Summer Must Have Accessories

 

Great summer scarf and tote.

Feel the heat out there? Summer is definitely still with us, and with the hot summer season, fashion advertising is offering some cool summer accessories. We are living in an era where fashion rules can be bended, and you can make your own style. However, fashion advertising still has some suggestions on some summer accessories that you shouldn’t leave the house without!

Colourful Scarfs

Scarfs are not only for winter. Scarfs are becoming more popular, even in the hottest months. Choose colourful scarfs made out of cool, lightweight fabrics to accessorise and make your outfits more fun and colourful.

Straw Hats

Forget fabric hats this year and invest in a wide rimmed, floppy straw hat or two that will serve more than one purpose. If you have a look at fashion magazines, you will find a variety of hats that fashion advertising is promoting. Primarily, a hat will be protecting your skin and eyes from the negative effects of the sun, and secondly you will look like a fashion guru. This type of hat is the perfect match for your favourite pair of sunglasses.

A Roomy Tote

Fashion designers are big on the tote bag as the ideal summer accessory; it’s roomy, casual, and easy to carry, not just for hanging by the pool, but for everywhere you want to go. Choose a colourful tote that is either made of straw or of a nice comfy material. After all, this is what summer is all about.

Flip Flop Your Way into Summer

Don’t think of flip-flops as a boring and ‘old’ shoe. Flip flops have been reinvented and have become trendy, and simply stunning. We must say that fashion experts have outdone themselves here! You will find flip-flops in metallic colours like silver or gold, as well as jewelled up versions that are ideal for taking you all around town.

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Jul
22

Male Fashion Essentials

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If you’re a man who’s always thinking about what you should or should not wear, then here is a helping hand. It’s true that fashion advertising may sometimes make you more uncertain than help you find your look. So before looking at what fashion advertising proposes as the new trends, you should start by taking a very good look at your wardrobe, and making sure that you have the essentials. Here they are:

The Essential Male Fashion Items

Dark Colour Suit and Tie: Just as every woman should always have her little black dress, a man should always have a formal suit, in black or a dark grey colour. A white buttoned shirt and a truly amazing looking tie are articles that you also shouldn’t be without. I promise these will save you lots of time in the future.

Black shoes and Belt: Next is a good pair of leather black shoes. These should last you a couple of years. In addition, you need to get yourself a black leather belt. Don’t mismatch the colour of your belt and shoes, as this will ruin your outfit. Just a small tip here: always wear black socks with your black shoes; anything else will look tacky.

Jeans and Tee-shirt: For the casual side, fashion promotes something that every man should have – a couple of well cut jeans that can be dressed up, as well as casually worn depending on what shoes you choose to wear with them. Next is a white tee shirt. This will look stunning when combined with your jeans, as it gives a fresh contrast. Don’t get only one white shirt. Aim for a few that might also have some interesting designs, or maybe simple branded ones.

Watch and Wallet: Finally, a nice watch and a leather wallet are accessories that you can’t leave your house without, and fashion will help you in this department, as well. Your watch will say a lot about your character and style. Fashion advertising promotes a number of watches that range from expensive to very affordable.

 

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Jul
22

Join the Navy

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Want to really be ‘in’ this summer? Well then, fashion experts give you the perfect fun and summery look – the Navy look is back with us ladies! This is probably no news for you, since fashion advertising gives us regular reminders of what’s hot, and what we should forget about.

The Look

This look was a major hit in the eighties, and this time it will surely be again. With all the great accessories and outfits we can put together with the help of fashion advertising. The basics of this look are very, very simple. When you think navy, you think white and blue stripes and red details. Always give your outfit your personal touch, however.

Make the Look Your Own

Fashion advertising proposes many ideas; however, we don’t need to spend all our salary to achieve the look. We can put a pair of thinly striped pants with one of our own white shirts, and combine everything with a nice pair of blue and white sandals, or accessories to match. What about getting a cute pair of red shorts? Combine these with a simple white top with straps, and there you have it.

Word of Caution

Whatever you do, don’t overdo it. Don’t try matching stripes with stripes, because you will look a disaster. Also, when getting your striped articles, always bear in mind that horizontal lines will make you look larger in width, while vertical stripes will make you look more sleek and tall. In fashion advertising, we always tend to see tall and thin girls, who in no way represent the woman on the street. Always take what fashion advertising proposes, and apply it to your body and your personal style, and I’m sure you will be looking great!

 

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Jul
22

4 Dresses for all body types!

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Summer is in full blow out there, and the first thought that comes to every girl’s mind before going out is… What am I going to wear? Well, fashion advertising nowadays gives us a lot of options. This season, fashion advertising promotes my all-time favourite – cool dresses!

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Dresses have the ability to give you a completely different look with a single touch. There is no need to match colours and materials here… You have everything at one go! So what does fashion advertising promote this year? Here are four styles that are sure to work on every type of body:

1. The Wide Dress

This dress is narrow at the top, and more open at the lower end. This dress can come in various comfortable materials such as cottons and linens. You will also find designed dresses that look good on most everyone. This dress will hide your tummy or hips, and can show off your legs, when it is worn short.

2. The Romantic Dress

Fashion advertising promotes white or off-white dresses in flirty and soft materials that play with the wind and show off your best assets. This is your number one must-have! Combine your romantic dress with a pair of peep toes or flats, and a nice silky bag to complete the look.

3. The Tunic

Something I personally cannot live without. This is an easy to wear dress that goes with everything and can be worn everywhere, depending on the accessories you wear it with. Belt your tunic with your favourite belt, and you’re ready to go! It’s no wonder that fashion advertising is promoting this dress once again, since it is perfect for every body type.

4. The Long Dress

This is a lovely dress to wear anywhere and is really comfortable. If you are looking to show off your shoulders, then this should be your choice. Some dresses also come with a lovely V that will show off your décolleté very nicely, while hiding the rest of our body in volumes of colourful material.

 

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Jul
21

Fun Boho is Back

A few years ago through fashion advertising, we have seen the rise of the boho style. Fashion advertising started proposing a comfortable and all innovative way of attire, that simply swept everyone off their feet. Who of us didn’t love Boho? Well cheer up then, cause the girlie boho style is back! It has just slightly reinvented itself, and we can now include articles that are more modern.

The Look

Boho style is very relaxed and comfortable attire that can be easily achieved. Just look at what fashion advertising offers us! There are tons of trendy ideas that we can reproduce without breaking the bank. You certainly know that boho is back when you see the likes of Ms Paris Hilton, sporting this look while on holiday!

How to Achieve A Perfect Girlie Boho Look

The boho look is all about colours and comfortable materials. To recreate Paris’s hippie look you should start by looking for clothes that sport bright colours such as pinks and pinks with purples. Go for items that are comfortable to wear, such as linen or cotton shirts, dresses and shorts, rather then choosing materials that stick to your body that maximize all your defects, and do nothing for you.

To complete the look, don’t forget your accessories. These are essential! A lovely pair of brightly coloured flat sandals that fasten around the leg would be perfect. A straw bag that is able to hold all your holiday stuff with style is also essential. The finishing touches? A pair of bone sunglasses and a set of golden or wooden bracelets and earrings. Fashion advertising offers us a number of ideas, especially for the accessories. Finally, fashion advertising may also provide us with a number of brand names, which are renowned for offering accessories that will complete your hippie look to perfection.

 

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Jul
21

Three Perfect Looks with Shorts

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Did you always think of shorts as an item that is only worn on the beach or while on holiday? Well think again, because fashion marketing has put shorts at the heart of our summer wardrobe. Fashion marketing proposes all new, fun and interesting ways in which you can combine your shorts with your other fashion items. If you’re a real fashionista, then this is an absolute must-have.

Shorts for Work

Sounds crazy, eh? Not really. Fashion marketing suggests that combining shorts with certain items, will give you the perfect summery work attire. Go for a cotton pair of shorts for this one, in less vibrant colours – earthy colours work best here; and combine with a nice baggy top and a pair of delicate heels. A cute short waist blazer can pull the look together, while keeping your look professional.

The Weekend Look

Fashion marketing also gives us the ideal option for the weekend. The weekend is the time of relaxation and fun, maybe even some shopping. Go for a more vibrant coloured pair of shorts here, maybe in thin vertical stripes, and combine with a light shirt in either white, which is always chic, or a more vibrant red or yellow. As for shoes, go for some flats with a bit of spunk; perhaps a few coloured gems on top that will complete your weekend look to the best.

Party Time

After sundown, we don’t put our shorts in our drawers. No sir! According to the latest fashion marketing, shorts can still play a major role. Combine a darker coloured and simple pair of shorts, with a brightly coloured evening top, even glittery, and a nice pair of high heels. You are sure to be the heart of the party!

The City Look

Fashion marketing also puts shorts in the heart of the city. Be city chic, and combine light coloured cream shorts with a trendy designer bag and shirt as fashion marketing suggests, and get ready to rock the city!

 

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Jul
20

Belt It!

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Just a few seasons ago, fashion marketing was offering a lot of dresses that were quite voluminous. Since fashion marketing proposed it, we were seeing these dresses and wide tops in all the latest fashion magazines, so we all went out looking for such dresses. This season however, the trend has changed a bit.

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If you are running on a budget, and you want to take all the dresses and wide tops that you bought last season and turn them into hot new items, then your choice is easy – belt it!

Belty Choices

Fashion marketing yet again provides a larger than life range of belts. You may choose a wide belt in white to dress up a black dress and make it look very 60s style, or else go for thin coloured belts that will give life to your ‘old’ clothes. Remember that forgotten cardigan that is really soft? Jazz it up with a brightly coloured thin belt in colours such as pink or yellow. Take a boring skirt you bought some seasons ago, and colour it and lighten it up with a nice belt. Just remember to keep it simple. Fashion marketing always suggests that less is more. If we overdo it, it might spoil the entire outfit.

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Designer Belts

If you love fashion and all that fashion marketing proposes in magazines and everything else, then I am sure that you know about all the best designers. You might not afford to invest so much money in adopting a designer head to toe look, however. This is why the belt could become your best friend. A designer belt is much more affordable than you might think, and it can help you add a touch of class to your outfit, without breaking the bank. Fashion marketing suggests many designer belts that can very easily do the trick for you. So take this tip, have a look at what fashion marketing proposes, and off you go to revive your wardrobe!

 

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Jul
20

Shades for Ultimate Style

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Summer is with us, and as we head outdoors, one accessory that we simply cannot go without is a stylish pair of sunglasses. Fashion marketing through magazines helps us make our choices in sunglasses, as well. In fact, fashion-marketing executives are pushing us to take a trip to the past.

Sunglasses Style

The sunglasses that you choose should fit your wardrobe, and help to complement your overall look. Fashion marketing now suggests sunglasses that vary in colour, such as bright greens, dark purples and blues. These shades will look simply exquisite with your summer clothing. The earthy colours such as browns, as well as the blacks, are still in fashion and to some extent will always be – these colours never die. Plastic sunglasses have definitely made a comeback, taking us back to the ’80s, as did the aviator sunglasses, which are more ’90s style. Whatever the style is, you should purchase a pair of sunglasses that suits your personality and your character.

Choosing Your Sunglasses

As opposed to other accessories, you have to be much more carful when shopping for sunglasses, since these will attract people’s attention to your face. Don’t forget that sunshades can be quite costly, so before going shopping, make sure that you know what you are looking for. You should start from the shape of your face. For example, even though big sunglasses are a fashion marketing must have, these do not suit everyone. If you have a small face, you will only end up looking like a bee. No matter what fashion marketing proposes, always choose glasses with a frame that is not too wide, and make sure they work with your face shape. If you have an oval face, then most frames will suit you. A round face on the other hand may look best with a squarish set of glasses. After all, what we have to do is take the propositions that fashion marketing offers us, and put them to practice with what works best for each individual.

 

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Jul
19

Bags – The trendiest fashion accessory

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Do you want to complete your outfit? Well then, fashion marketing provides you with the right accessory – handbags. Handbags can be quite a powerful accessory, since a bag can either make or break your whole outfit. That is why, if you are aware of what fashion marketing suggests, then have a look at your personal style and use their advice to complete your look.

The Everyday Bag

Well we girls like to carry lots of stuff with us, whether it’s our entire make up kit, or a bikini to take a quick dip straight after work. Whatever your lifestyle, your everyday bag should be big enough to hold all that you need. Fashion marketing provides us with lots of interesting options. If you are a working woman, then your everyday bag should be sturdy, such as a tote, so as to hold everything that you need without loosing its shape.

During the winter, you should go for a waterproof material such as leather or faux leather, so that even in bad weather all your stuff will stay dry. In the summer months, fashion marketing suggests various colours in bags that may even be made of a nice material, with a design or glittery features sewed on. These are particularly pretty and very summery. Even though fashion marketing suggests that big bags are the real trend, and we see various movie starts sporting such bags, we should always look at our body shape. If we are short and small, a huge bag will only make us look smaller and shorter.

The Evening Bag

When we move from day to night, the bag gets smaller and sassier. Fashion marketing suggests clutch bags that are small envelope like bags, as well as bags that dangle from silvery or golden chains. As for colour, gone are the days when the bag had to match the shoes. Fashion marketing suggests that we play with colours that highlight both our outfit and are personality.

 

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