Women's Fashion Blog

A catalog is an organized, detailed, descriptive list of items, arranged systematically under categories or sub-categories. There are many catalogs that are dedicated to women’s clothing and apparel. While some of them are published by independent magazines, many others are brought out by the mail order companies and fashion houses. Fashion houses usually publish their catalogs on seasonal basis, such as to mark the winter, spring, summer or the fall collections, whereas the publishing frequency of independent magazines may vary from monthly to quarterly.

Women look forward to new catalogs, as they are the best source of information regarding the present and upcoming trends in fashion. These catalogs are used by different people for different purposes. For example, the mail order and retail stores use them to make their regular customers aware of the new range of stock, whereas the designers use them to give ideas to their customers on the basis of what they can design that is more made-to-order.

The best part of catalogs is that one can easily find something that suits them, without getting into the hassle of moving from shop to shop. What this means is that even if you are overweight or short of money, all you need to do is to pick up a catalog and see what will fit your body and budget.

A majority of catalogs work on the formula of attracting women by either showing perfect fittings or curves, or by getting celebrity endorsements. While some of them target the super-rich class of ladies, the others entice common working women by offering a good price for items. Most of the catalogs nowadays have both printed as well as online editions. The online option has made catalog shopping far more affordable and accessible to everyone.

The great thing about a clothing catalog is that the various publications cater to specific categories of customers, whether that is among the richest women in Hollywood, a leading professional in a multinational corporation, an office executive or a homemaker. Every woman is certain to find a clothing catalog that suits her lifestyle preferences.

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Tall women require an extra degree of attention in choosing clothing and fashion styles to flatter their figure. For example, if a tall woman wears skirts that are too short or too long, it makes their body look out of proportion. Therefore, it is important that the length of their skirts be at either the knee or just below knee level.

A tall woman can also play down the length of her torso by wearing blouses that fall over the pants and skirts, giving an illusion of a perfectly proportioned figure.

Some fashion experts also suggest that tall women should avoid pants with tapered legs, as they appear to lengthen the legs and accentuate the size of the hips and thighs. Tall women should wear clothes with seam lines, belts, bows and collars to shorten or narrow the torso. They may even wear prints around the neck and over the shoulders, to make those areas appear wider. In fact, low-rise pants and shoes with straps make the legs appear shorter, thus giving the body an evenly proportioned look.

Fashion experts say that too much color for a tall figure can be overwhelming. Therefore, they advise a tall woman to wear several different colors. Wearing the same color of nylons as the skirt and shoe lengthens the leg, so if one wants to have the appearance of shorter legs, then one should wear a natural nylon color.

There are many fashion suggestions for tall women available through various online and catalog stores. Several manufacturers offer clothing designed for taller women. However, getting one’s clothes custom tailored might be one of the best options for tall ladies to keep looking great in clothes specifically modified to flatter their figure the best.

The hottest fashion trend for feet this summer is women’s flipflops.

No, I don’t mean the rubber thong variety flipflops. I mean groovy, embellished flipflops, or slides, for the ultimate in casual chic.

Along with the ethnic, boho look that was the hot pick on the catwalks this season, flipflops, thongs, or mules, whatever you wish to call them, are the perfect choice. The boho look (or “urban urchin” look as I prefer to call it), with its glittery and colorful embroidery and flowy soft skirts, is the perfect accompaniment for a pair of upmarket, way cool, flipflops.

And don’t be alarmed, but rubber HAS made a comeback this season, but by way of jelly-strapped, candy colored flats, featuring plenty of bows, beads and glitz. The top shoe designers are also featuring women’s flipflops with a low heel in a rainbow of bright, summery colors.

How To Wear Women’s Flipflops With Style

No self respecting fashionista is going to be caught dead in her flipflops without a perfect pedicure. If you’d rather pay for your new sandals over a professional pedicure, do it yourself.

Fill a bowl with warm, soapy water and soak your feet for about 10 - 15 minutes each. A few drops of peppermint oil will give your feet a beautiful burst of vitality, or try lavender oil or ylang ylang for relaxation.

While your feet are still damp and warm, gently buff your heels and soles with a pumice stone to remove dead skin cells. Then rinse in cool water and apply lashings of your favorite moisturizer. I prefer a thick, lanolin-based cream for extra oomph. If you’re not out to impress anyone at bed time, apply an extra layer of moisturizer and put on a pair of cotton socks overnight.

French manicured toenails are hot right now. Get yourself a French manicure kit for saucy, sexy toenails or go all out with magenta red or soft pink polish.

Then you’re ready to display your new tootsies to the world. Grab your favorite flipflops and get out there girl!

A woman’s wardrobe is usually her best friend. According to the law of fashion, there are some basic essentials that every true stylish woman needs to have. Whether you are on a tight budget or have some extra money to spare, the following list make up the key ingredients of a workable wardrobe and woman’s fashion essentials. It will ensure that you never have the proverbial panic attack of; I have nothing to wear; and always walk out of the door looking good.

A black evening dress

A black evening dress is an absolute must in every female wardrobe. It is elegant, and suits any formal occasion. Select a black dress that not only suits your body shape but with a hemline and neckline that flatters your figure. Almost all designer labels will have a black dress in their collection. Complemented with stiletto designer shoes, this little dress will do more for you than any other dress.

Hip hugging jeans

No woman has ever gone wrong with a pair of hip hugging jeans that show off the curves to the maximum. A little lycra in the cloth will ensure that the pants fit just right even when out of the dryer. And the best part is, no matter what the jeans are worn with - a simple t-shirt, a pair of sexy lingerie or a silk shirt - they will still flatter your body.

Basic Crisp White Shirt

Everyone needs a white shirt, whether it is buttoned up or layered over a lacy camisole. Once you find that the basic white shirt is no longer as attractive as it once was, use it to wear over your swimsuit or bikini by making it a sexy accessory.

Smart three piece suit

A smart three-piece suit is a necessity in woman’s fashion, especially for the woman climbing the corporate ladder, nailing the promotion or the job interview. Select one that has a jacket, skirt and pants to get the maximum out of your investment. To enhance your figure, ensure that it is classically cut with a good drape and fall and supplement the outfit with designer shoes, stilettos or platforms.

Classic Wool Coat

There is nothing like a classic wool coat to keep you warm on those chilly winter days. Ensure that the coat has some amount of cashmere for luxury combined with a hard finish for a longer wear. Also, a more generic designer wear coat will take you through the changing fashion seasons, the style of which can be enhanced through trendy muffles, hats and accessories.

Statement Blazer

A statement blazer is stylish and adds personality to your wardrobe. It should be versatile enough to look good over a pair of jeans or even on a day out to the office.

Statement Handbag

A simple and elegant handbag will spruce up the most basic of outfits and give it life and color. Combining form and function, you can have both style and personality in a good handbag whether it is a leather tote bag or a designer label handbag.

A large Wrap Scarf

This can be used as a wrap and wound around your neck to complement your coat or jacket as well as to keep the chill away on an early spring evening.

Tan Shoes

Tan designer shoes can be very versatile and worn with any colored bottom, from tan to black. The color tan adds sophistication and elegance like no other color and when worn with a skirt can make your legs look longer and leaner. With plenty of designer shoe stores, one is spoilt for choice today.

Designer sunglasses

Designer sunglasses are stylish and a must have in woman’s fashion requirements. There are many designer labels to choose from like Prada, Escada, Ray Ban, Givency, Gucci among others that offer quality and chic styles.

Being fashionable is developing your own style, based on your body type and shape. These ten timeless basics defining women’s fashion in your wardrobe will allow you to tide over every style dilemma and hurdle that you are likely to face. Of course there are other essentials that you could add to your list - t-shirts, lingerie, fashion accessories, but the capsule wardrobe mentioned above will help simplify your life. The basic when combined with some chunky beads, belts, ruffled shirts and tote bags, will serve to enhance the outfit considerably.

For generations, there’s been a perception that men have an exclusive franchise on sports fandom. We see advertising images of guys sitting at home in front of their television sets, rooting on their favorite teams, or sitting in sports bars with their eyes trained on TV sets over the bar. Sports commentators are almost exclusively men, and the first woman reporter who did an interview in a locker room caused a huge controversy.

Well, times have changed. Women are sports fans, too, and female sports fans are just as enthusiastic about their favorite NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA teams as guys. Like men, women want to express their enthusiasm by wearing sports jerseys adorned with the numbers and names of their favorite players. Historically, though, women who wanted jerseys have been forced to settle for oversize men’s sizes and cuts. The result? A far cry from a fashion statement.

Luckily for female fans, NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA teams have begun to sit up and take notice, recognizing that women constitute a good portion of their fan bases. They’ve also discovered that women are longing for jerseys that reflect women’s enthusiasm for sports, but that also have a feminine twist. Increasingly, female sports fans are finding that there are a number of jerseys created specifically with women in mind. Today, a woman can find a pink jersey, a vibrant jersey, a fashion jersey, or a glitter jersey from virtually any team in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA.

Breaking out from the pack in women’s sports apparel is actress Alyssa Milano, known for her role in the WB’s “Charmed” and for her love of baseball. Not only does Alyssa Milano have season tickets to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but she also has her own MLB blog. Moreover, she’s gone to the next level and has designed a line of women’s MLB apparel. Called “touch,” her line features fan wear that exudes femininity.

For example, the “touch” women’s criss-cross white tank top features a shelf bra with a screened logo in the center of the chest area. The scoop back features criss-cross spaghetti straps that give the top its feminine appeal. Her baseball jerseys are tradition with a twist: the white body and colored 3/4-length sleeves may be old school, but the rouching detail at the hem on the side seam is purely modern. Alyssa Milano’s spaghetti top features tie strings at the shoulders, while her short-sleeved hoodie features a zipper, contrast stitching, and the team logo near the bottom left hemline. Other jerseys accent short sleeves with glitter stripes.

There’s no doubt that women’s fashion sense is making a splash in the sports world. Replica storm jerseys, fashion jerseys, pink ribbon jerseys, and glitter jerseys are giving female fans one more thing to cheer about!

Ahhh to be a teenager again!! How many of you have thought that very thought and said no thank you. There is no question in my mind that teenagers today are faced with many more challenges than I had when growing up (about 100 yrs ago). Female teenagers today are so fashion conscious-I mean you can’t go to a grocery store or anywhere for that matter without seeing advertising geared to this huge market-the fashion conscious teen.

These same young women who care so much about appearances may be overlooking something when it comes to personal safety and self defense. Let’s face it when it comes to women’s fashion jewelry, fashion trends or how they look non lethal self defense weapons and women’s self defense weapons are not on the list.

Sexual assault and rape of women in the United States is a well documented fact of life.

–One of the best documented facts related to sexual assault is that the age group of 16-24 year old women is four times more likely to be raped than other women.

–Over 40 % of all women who have been raped expect it to happen to them again.

–Assaults on women have increased in the US three years in a row.

– Over 50% of all rapes occur on a “date”

These are the reported figures. There is a lot of data suggesting that most rapes go unreported. One study showed that only 5 % of victims of rape or attempted rape on college campuses report it to college police.

There is a plethora of anecdotal evidence that shows women in everyday scenarios that experienced violence first-hand. If you’ve ever taken out the garbage, ridden in an elevator, or parked your car in a garage – you could have been a victim of assault, rape, even murder. We tell you not to scare you, but to make you aware that violence against women can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Knowing this and being aware is the first step to prevention.

Up until now young women didn’t want to have anything on them that wasn’t cool. So having a non lethal self defense weapon was out of the question. There may be a neat solution in the market place. Now there are designer lipsticks that are actually pepper sprays that can protect you and may end up saving your life. So go ahead and be fashion conscious but be safe and protected too. Take control. Don’t be afraid again.

If you think crime can only happen to the other guy you are wrong. The “other guy” is thinking the same thing and YOU are that “other guy”. There is a reason why they call it self defense. You have to protect yourself, your family, your home and business!!

I am a tall woman and I love jeans. Until recently tall jeans were very hard to find. Online shopping is definitely the best bet for finding tall jeans as many of the stores only offer their tall sizes online. I don’t mind online shopping as I can usually find great deals and lots of free shipping offers on the Internet. I have researched tall jeans extensively and here are some of the hottest trendy tall jeans for fall that I have found.

The two hottest trends in tall jeans this fall are wide leg tall jeans and straight leg tall jeans. Both jeans give your leg a nice clean line and make your waist look smaller. They also disguise troubled thigh areas. I recommend some with stretch and a nice sheen.

Another trend in tall jeans for fall is gray colored jeans. Gray is the new black for fall so make sure you pick up a pair of gray tall jeans. Try a pair of gray jeans with some great hardware and metallic stitching. Boot-cut tall jeans are always a wonderful choice, as they never go out of style. There are plenty of boot-cut tall jeans this season and dark tall jeans look especially nice, as they can be dressed up or down depending on your mood.

Designer tall jeans are popular this fall in some great brands such as Hudson, Joe’s Jeans and Seven for All Mankind. They are made from quality materials that hold up over time. If you haven’t tried a designer tall jean, it may be time for you to splurge and get yourself a pair, as you won’t believe how great they make you look!

This fall there are plenty of choices in women’s trendy tall jeans with inseams up to 38 inches long so start surfing the Internet and find some trendy tall jeans that fit.

Many designers of women’s fashion boots don’t always appear to make boots for their public. I notice that the simple elegant lines of the Isaac Mizrahi Saxton boot make it impossible to keep in stock. The only way to explain why the primitive looking short classic Ugg Australia boot can be difficult to find in many women’s sizes must be its unencumbered look greatly appeals to people. Time and time again it’s not the ornate boot designs that sell out to the masses. You can get those in all sizes at any online boot dealer. It’s the basic models that disappear so quickly. So why do boot designers continue to offer the public so many models covered in belts, buckles, fringe, odd toes or little pieces of fur? Why detract from a perfectly good boot by choking the design? Do these styles actually sell? Well I believe I learned the truth in a round about way.

I once worked for a surf-clothing manufacturer. And while we didn’t make boots, the experience made me realize the factors of why some products sell out and others do not.

I was always shocked that our main designer would design what I considered daffy styles that had little hope of selling. And many of them didn’t. It made no sense to me because time and time again our best sellers were basic but elegant styles. Our biggest selling surf trunk was an all black nylon trunk. It had classic lines and killer triple stitching but it wasn’t amazing. The public sure loved it though. We sold thousands of them. I was in charge of inventory so I saw what sold.

In another example, at one point we couldn’t move very many hats. I remember suggesting the designer also design a simple black hat with a small white logo on it. He fought against my idea. “It’s boring,” he said but finally relented. The hat became our biggest seller.

So why do designers and manufacturers defiantly continue to try to produce what does not sell? I believe there are several factors that enter into this.

One reason I feel this happens is partly due to ego. Many artists have this trait and designers of boots, shoes and clothing are no different. Especially in the expensive high-end women’s fashion boots. Boot designers like most creative people just want to do what they want to do without so much regard to the business end of things. It’s about their art and being fabulous. It’s about topping themselves season after season. It’s not about what the public likes until the designer loses his job for being out of touch with what the public wants. Then things change.

It’s an old argument between artists and business people. For a fine example of what often happens when art and business butt heads, look at Isaac Mizrahi. He mainly designed fabulous clothing, shoes and fashion boots for his friends and models. Each 6 months he would try to top his previous line with something more wild and crazy. Then when his company would hit a style the public continued to clamor for, he’s stop producing it because he got bored designing it. In the end he and his company lost steam. (Happily he is now reinvigorated with a new deal he signed with Target and appears to see the business light. Now he designs for the masses and enjoys the strong sale numbers of simple well designed products.)

So while ego is likely one reason in some cases, the rest has to do with merchandising, marketing, branding and retail store buying. The general idea for boot and shoe manufacturers is to get as many styles out on the market that they can. They want to offer lots of different looks to hopefully get more merchandise in the stores. Designers are just creating as much stuff as they can to see what sticks. But ultimately the store buyers will pick out what they think the public will buy and they stock those styles. The funny thing is no one really knows what will sell. They think they know but mostly they guess. So if the store buyers guess wrong, those styles sit on the racks. Hence a lot of ugly women’s boots are still available or soon going on sale.

Now of course the crazy designs can get press and are sometimes designed just for that reason. At the surf clothing company I worked we offered a surf trunk that retailed for $100. This was the first of its kind since most surf trunks retailed around $45. No one had ever done this before. It was outlandish. The trunk had tons of bells and whistles on it including numerous pockets, a stay dry container and a compass. The designer and marketing director actually designed it together thinking it wouldn’t sell more than 30 units. It was more about garnering press for our little company than anything else. Funny thing happened was it actually sold several hundred units and we were forced to make a production run of it. Who knew that would happen? In the process we did get tons of press and became known for this extravagant trunk as well as our basic best sellers. Mission accomplished.

This is the very reason I believe Harley Davidson puts out so many men and women’s motorcycle boots that are adorned in crap. No other boot manufacturer has more variations of the bizarre and wild motorcycle boot than Harley does. Their boots are known for this, which continues to build their brand recognition. I can’t imagine they sell some of those gaudy models. Harley also brands their products louder than all other boot makers by placing huge logos on nearly every style. Again it seems funny to me that many of the more outlandish models are easy to find but try to find a plain Harley Davidson engineer boot and you’ll be hard pressed.

So from all this we can deduce that while ego plays a small part in the reason why more simpler women’s fashion boot designs aren’t available on the market, more of the reason lies in merchandising, marketing, and branding practices of boot manufacturers as well as the buying efforts on the part of retail store buyers.

Ponchos have come down from the high plains and back into high fashion on to the catwalks this season.

Women’s fashion ponchos featured strongly on the catwalks this season.

Gone are the heavy, horse-blanket style ponchos of yesteryear, replaced by delicate fabrics and sexy styles that complement every body. Fashion ponchos hide a multitude of sins.

Whether you choose silky, sheer and sexy, or embroidered ethnic style, the poncho can be adapted for all sizes and all occasions.

Your fashion poncho can be thrown over a pair of jeans for a chic, casual look, or dress it up with a glittery brooch over your favorite little black dress for night time style.

The hot fashion trend straight from the catwalk was the shabby-chic boho-style fashion poncho, ornamented with embroidery, beads and sparkles. Or the casually elegant cashmere poncho, perfect with your favorite jeans.

Ponchos also come short and long this season. The chic little shrug-style poncho clasped or tied on the shoulder in soft knits and delicate lace was featured by many European designers for spring/summer. Also featured were longer, asymmetrical fashion ponchos in a rainbow-bright display of colors and patterns.

Whatever your look for this summer, there is a women’s fashion poncho to suit.

The days of browsing endless golf specialty shops to find women’s golf clothes are dwindling down with the dawn of the Web.

Order online and save time and money

Just like every other industry, it is now possible to purchase golf clothes for women from the comfort of your own home. The convenience is unbeatable and the selection is extensive, so you just can’t go wrong. You could literally spend hours going back and forth to golf stores trying to find the perfect wardrobe for the season. Why not use that time to hit the course instead?

There are dozens of venues online that have hip and trendy golf clothes for women and you can browse their selection without even having to stand. No matter what kind of style you prefer when hitting the links, you are sure to be able to find the perfect outfit, or outfits after only a few minutes of online browsing.

The selection is unbeatable

Most golf specialty stores will only have a few distinct styles to choose from when browsing for women’s golf clothes. But if you choose to do your shopping online, you are sure to be able to find something that matches your unique fashion sense. You certainly don’t want to look like everyone else does on the course, so doing your shopping online will ensure that you will have a different style than everyone else.

Of course, online isn’t the only place to find quality women’s golf clothes. If you have the time to browse, you can still find interesting styles at golf specialty stores. However you may need to visit a few before finding exactly what you are looking for. The advantage of purchasing the clothes in person is that you will be able to try them on before purchasing them.

Most online stores will allow you to send back an item that didn’t fit right for a different size but that does end up becoming quite the hassle in the long run. So depending on your preferences and the amount of time you are willing to invest into it, you are sure to be able to find great golf clothes for women.