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		<title>Genuine Leather Snap On White Belt With A</title>
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		<dc:creator>Amir Ward</dc:creator>
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<p>The  basic  cowboy  style  comprises  of  a  colored  pastel  or  chequered  long-sleeved  shirt,  jeans,  boots,  big  rodeo  buckle  and  a  cowboy  hat.  This  style  has  now-a-days  become  more  of  a  fashion  statement  with  designers  such  as  Gucci  and  Versace  designing  this  &#8216;cowboy  look&#8217;.</p>
<p>The  real  cowboys  wear  this  because  it  suits  their  job.  Ranch  hands  quintessentially  wear  lasting  long  sleeved  cotton  shirt,  at times  worn  with  a  vest,  with  a  worn  over  pair  of  Wrangler  jeans  and  Tony  Lama  Leather  Boots.  They  also  wear  chaps  which  is  a  leather  garment  worn  from  the  belt  downward  surrounding  the  legs  to  protect  them  from  prickly  bushes  and  other  wild  elements.</p>
<p>The  famous  Rhinestone  Cowboy  look  is  mainly  worn  on  social  occasions  with  blue  jeans,  boots  and  a  rhinestone  studded  shirt.</p>
<p>The  ensemble  of  a  cowboy  look:</p>
<p>Western  shirt</p>
<p>Cowboys  work  on  the  ranch  in  these  shirts,  ride  horses  and  carry  an  effigy  of  the  tough  and  the  rugged.  The  necessities  of  a  true  western  shirt  are  snap  buttons,  an  accented  line  of  piping  going  all over  the  chest.  The  material  quintessentially  employed  is  flannel.</p>
<p>Cowboy  Boots</p>
<p>These  are  exceedingly  fashionable  and  look  good  on  men  when  worn  casually  with  tight  jeans.</p>
<p>Jeans</p>
<p>Blue  jeans  in  almost  all  architect  fashions,  including  Gucci,  Versace,  Wrangler  and  Levis  ought to  fit  tight  and  snug  for  a  true  cowboy  look.</p>
<p>A  Hat</p>
<p>Although  a  requisite  at  one  time,  is  now  considered  more  of  an  accessory  to  finish  the  western  look.  The  more  popular  brands  in  hats  are  Roper,  Resistor  and  Wrangler.</p>
<p>Although  Wrangler  proceeds  to  be  the  favourite,  there  are  assorted  other  brands  like  Roper  and  Panhandler  Slim,  Levi&#8217;s  Circle  T,  Double  D  and  Lawman  that  cover  a  reasonable  portion  of  the  market.  The  trends  keep  altering  and  styles  come  and  go  according  to  the  current  influence;  but  what  has  been  largely  noticed  is  that  country  and  western  have  gone  back  to  the  more  established  look.</p>
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<h2>Genuine  Leather  Snap  On  White  Belt  With  A</h2>
<p>This  is  a  snap  on  belt.  Comes  with  a  metal  buckle.</p>
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<p>11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.<br /><img height="11" width="56" style="margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5">Great value for the price!<br /><span>By Allisino<br />I was impressed with the quality of these belts.  I&#8217;ll be cutting them up for a cosplay anyway, and just wanted to save on materials, but I noticed right away that these do not have that typical cardboard feel of a cheap faux leather belt.  They bend nicely and smoothly, and the buckles are not loose at all.  They are also quite lightweight, with good thickness.  Very pleasantly surprised!  Also, I was advised these would ship between May 5th &#8211; 10th, and I received them yesterday in a very neatly rolled bundle.  Great seller, great product, great value!</p>
<p>4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.<br /><img height="11" width="56" style="margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5">Great buy<br /><span>By Danny Hall<br />I bought this belt for a dance i was going to and i like it a lot and everyone else i know likes it. That was about a month ago and the belt is still in great shape. Honstly i was not planing on getting a belt that was as good qualty as it is.I even got i nickname from wearing this belt (&#8220;white belt kid&#8221; thats what some people call me). I am very happy with this belt. It shiped very fast and just came in the mail.</p>
<p>1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.<br /><img height="11" width="56" style="margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5">white leather belt<br /><span>By weston<br />Belt arrived in a timely fashion and was exactly what I was expecting.  Good belt for the price that I paid.  I am very happy with my purchase.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:19:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Giovani Guzman</dc:creator>
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<p>CHI  flat  irons  are  a  very  ordinary  choice  of  hair  straightener.  The  Farouk  CHI  flat  iron  was  the  original  to  have  ceramic  plates,  making  it  a  best  seller.  But  are  today&#8217;s  CHI  flat  irons  any  good  or  have  they  been  overshadowed  by  other  brands  of  flat  iron?</p>
<p>You  may  still  buy  the  initial  CHI  ceramic  flat  iron.  It&#8217;s  the  most inexpensive  model  in  the  CHI  range  and  falls  into  the  medium  priced  category  for  flat  irons.  It  comes  with  1&#8243;  ceramic  plates,  heats  in  seconds  and  is  still  a  very  good  hair  styling  tool.  But  if  you&#8217;re  thinking  of  buying  a  CHI  flat  iron  then  you  might  be  best  to  buy  a  Farouk  CHI  Turbo  flat  iron.  CHI  Turbo  flat  irons  come  in  3  dissimilar  plates  sizes;  0.75&#8243;,  1&#8243;  and  2&#8243;.  Choosing  what  size  is  best  for  you  depends  on  your  type  of  hair.  Generally,  the  shorter  or  thinner  your  hair  the  narrower  the  plate  size.  Conversely,  if  you  have  long  or  coarse  hair,  then  you&#8217;re  best  using  a  wider  plate.  The  company  claims  that  the  ceramic  used  in  the  plates  of  their  flat  iron  are  made  from  NASA  tested  ceramic  &#8211;  altho  I&#8217;m  not  rather  sure  what  this  genuinely  means.  What  follows  are  the  masters  and  cons  of  the  Farouk  CHI  Turbo  flat  iron.</p>
<p>What  is  good  when it comes to  the  CHI  Turbo  flat  iron?</p>
<p>CHI  flat  irons  come  with  a  10  foot  swivel  cord.  This  may  seem  like  a  minor  point,  but  some  other  flat  irons  come  with  only  8  feet  of  cord  &#8211;  and  not  all  are  swivel  cords.  Having  that  extra  couple  of  feet  may  make  using  the  CHI  flat  iron  actually  easy,  particularly  when  reaching  behind  to  straightening  hair  at  the  back.</p>
<p>The  CHI  Turbo  hair  straightener  comes  with  a  circuit  break  for  safety.</p>
<p>The  Turbo  CHI  only  uses  20-25  watts  of  electricity;  reducing  your  bills  as  well  as  the  planet.</p>
<p>The  CHI  Turbo  has  one  of  the  quickest  heat-up  times;  just  a  few  seconds.</p>
<p>CHI  flat  irons  have  nicely  designed  handles  that  are  easy  to  grip.  They  are  likewise  light  weight.</p>
<p>What  is  bad  when it comes to  the  CHI  Turbo  flat  iron?</p>
<p>I  have  one  major  criticism  of  CHI  flat  irons:  they  don&#8217;t  use  Tourmaline  plates.  Many  manufacturers  are  now  infusing  Tourmaline  on  to  the  ceramic  plates.  Ceramic  plates  emit  negative  ions,  but  Tourmaline  emits  6  times  more.  Negative  ions  are  crucial  as  they  help  to  close  the  cuticle  layer  to  invent  a  smooth,  silky  hair  surface  and  seal  in  the  hair&#8217;s  natural  moisture.  Negative  ions  mainly  reduce  frizziness.</p>
<p>Tourmaline  is  the  next  technical  innovative  in  hair  straightening.  Why  CHI  hasn&#8217;t  yet  applied  this  material  is  hard  to  say.  And,  CHI  flat  irons  aren&#8217;t  cheap;  for  the  same  cash  you  may  buy  a  tourmaline  flat  iron  from  a  challenger  like  the  T3  Tourmaline  flat  iron.</p>
<p>So,  is  the  Farouk  CHI  flat  iron  any  good?  The  answer  is  yes.  The  CHI  is  a  top  rated  flat  iron  with  some  splendid  reviews  from  buyers  and  masters  alike.  One  final  point:  you  may  buy  the  CHI  Farouk  Pink  Flat  Iron  and  Hair  Dryer  Set  with  sameness  case.  For  each  set  that  is  bought,  CHI  donates  a  percentage  of  the  product&#8217;s  sales  to  aid  the  effort  for  finding  a  heal  for  breast  cancer.</p>
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<p>Iron  Fist  &#8220;Sinking  Ships&#8221;  Nautical  themed  purse.</p>
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<p>9 of 10 people found the following review helpful.<br /><img height="11" width="56" style="margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star20_tpng.png" alt="2">Cheap and floppy<br /><span>By Michelle<br />This bag is cute, but it is huge.  One of the straps on the bottom broke within the first week.  It&#8217;s too big to use as a purse and when you set it down it collapses.  I can never find anything in the bottom because the sides and the divider pocket on the inside are floppy and get in the way.  I wish I had not spent the $35 on this.</p>
<p>1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.<br /><img height="11" width="56" style="margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5">I love it..for what it is..<br /><span>By M.Coyne<br />I have bought iron fist products in the past and from that; i know they are selling a style you are not going to find anywhere else&#8230;and with that their products are produced cheaply&#8230;the plastic handles are a bit cheap and yes it does flop around and the divider is basically useless..BUT i really love the style of this purse and it is huge which again i love because it fits all my sketch books and reading books and whatever else..including my lunch ..that i need for the day&#8230;This is probably not a purse that will last me years and years (and i know that) but otherwise i think its fantastic&#8230;if you are a frequent purse buyer..and love big purses and the style of this particular one&#8230;i say go for it&#8230;I&#8217;ve already told you iron fist makes cheap products so don&#8217;t expect the highest of quality. But enjoy it until it brakes! <img src='http://lotuswraps.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.<br /><img height="11" width="56" style="margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5">LOVE IT<br /><span>By Leah Fix<br />I own a few Iron Fist purses, this one is by far my favorite. I get so many compliments on it, and even some people threaten that they&#8217;re going to steal it. Haha, anyways I think it&#8217;s totally worth it. Really not that big to me, fits everything. Has a nice middle pocket to store stuff, and divide up the purse!</p>
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<p>The  1950&#8242;s  spawned  a  wide  potpourri  of  basi  and  distinctive  styles,  staged  with  a  classic  new  age  twist.  For  America,  not long back  recovering  from  catastrophic  tragedies  affiliated  to  the  second  World  War,  the  1950&#8242;s  brought  restored  hope;  a  prospect  for  a  new  way  of  life  whose  fate  would  be  decisive  by  them  alone.  This  metamorphosis  of  America  was  to a great extent  represented  by  fashion.</p>
<p>Women  specially  dramatically  modified  the  way  they  dressed  and  staged  themselves;  for the duration of  the  evolution  of  an  growingly  liberated  society,  women  started out  to  favor  casual,  relaxed  costume  over  traditionalisti  dress  rules  and  affiliated  formality  of  former  decades.  Some  of  the  most  admired  new  trends  for  women  in  the  1950&#8242;s  included  button-up  sweaters  with  simple  necklines,  fitted  blouses,  and  full  knee-length  skirts.  However,  the  most  prevalent  fashion  for  women  for the duration of  this  time  was  dresses.  Most  dresses  were  worn  casually,  and  were  accentuated  with  circle  skirts,  halter  straps,  or  little  collars.  Evening  wear  dresses  seemed  soft  yet  daring,  coming  in  numerous  pastel  hues  and  accompanied  with  bold  ruffles,  tulle  trim,  and  dazzling  velvet  bows.  The  fitted  evening  wear  of  this  period,  which  was  commonly  sleeveless  or  strapless,  was  likewise  emphasized  with  sheer  silk.</p>
<p>Growing  growingly  popular,  the  full  skirts  of  the  1950&#8242;s  necessitated  a lot of  sort  of  support  in  order  to  maximize  their  look.  To  address  this  problem,  Nylon  petticoats  were  devised  exclusively  to  be  worn  in  conjunction  with  full  skirts  to  construct  fullness.  Nylon  was  a  favorable  material  because  of  it is  high  quality  and  easy  care  wash.  This  fullness  it  produced  transformed  the  skirt  who  gave  not one thing  more  than  a  tame  swish,  into  a  glamorous  royal-like  flutter.  Another  significant  fashion  of  this  amount of time  is  the  swing  coat,  produced  in  the  last  1940&#8242;s  by  Jacques  Fath.  The  silhouette  of  the  swing  coat  was  &#8220;designed  utterly  to  cover  full  skirts,  and  also  idealisti  for  the  post  war  high  pregnancy  rate&#8221;.  Another  trend  in  the  1950&#8242;s  was  the  &#8220;trapeze  dress:  a  swinging  dress  closely  triangular  in  shape  and  designed  to  be  worn  with  low  shoes  and  bouffant  hairstyles.&#8221;  The  trapeze  dress  was  later  altered  into  a  shorter  baby  doll  tent  style  dress,  which  was  ordinary  in  the  next  decade.  Perhaps  one  of  the  most  classic  fashion  garments  from  the  1950&#8242;s  was  Christian  Dior&#8217;s  H-line  of  1954,  which  consisted  of  a  slender  tunic-style  suit  with  a  slim  skirt.  His  other  frequent  fashions  for the duration of  this  amount of time  were  his  A  and  Y  lines.  Dior  has  long  been  a  dominant  strength  in  the  fashion  world,  particularly  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  His  originative  and  ordinarily  voluminous  garments  gave  women  a  more  effeminate  touch.  Another  designer,  Hubert  Givenchy  formulated  a  Parisian  style  dress  in  1957  which  he  called  the  Sack.  The  Sack  started out  the  trend  of  straighter-waist  dresses.  Initially,  it  developed  into  the  &#8220;fitted  darted  sheath  dress  and  later  into  the  loose  straight  short  shift  dress.&#8221;</p>
<p>Coco  Chanel  was  another  major  fashion  architect  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  In  contrast  to  standard  full  and  flouncy  skirts,  Chanel  started out  creating  the  boxy,  now  classic  Chanel  suit  jackets  and  skirts  in  trimmed  and  textured  tweed.  The  materials  Chanel  chose  were  always  richly  textured,  which  contributed  to  the  finished  product&#8217;s  high  prices.  Chanel&#8217;s  silhouette  of  her  suits  was  wholly  straight,  divinely  lined  with  silk.  Her  look  was  classic,  refined,  and  adorned  with  details.  Chanel  likewise  accessorized  a heap of  of  her  designs  with  strings  of  pearls  and  collarless  jackets,  both  of  which  were  considered  fashionable  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  One  of  the  most  classic  trends  from  the  1950&#8242;s  is  the  empire  line,  which  was  introduced  in  the  late  1950&#8242;s.  This  style  was  used  to  dresses  and  shirts  mostly,  and  was  adored  by  teenagers  who  looked  innocently  childlike,  hence  the  coined  phrase  &#8220;baby  doll  style&#8221;.  During  the  1950&#8242;s,  all  teenagers  were  expected  to  dress  like  their  elders.  The  empire  line  was  likewise  a  striking  contrast  from  what  most  mothers  wore  at  the  time,  which  contributed  to  it is  high  approval  amidst  teenagers  in  America.</p>
<p>Until  the  1950&#8242;s,  the  term  &#8220;teenagers&#8221;  was  not  normally  used,  and  surely  not  a  aimed  market  group.  But  with  a  new  range  of  influences,  including  film,  television,  rock  music,  and  magazines,  teenagers  started out  to  be  valued  and  acknowledged  in  the  community.  Often  nicknamed  the  &#8220;Space  Age&#8221;,  the  1950&#8242;s  was  an  indispensable  time  in  history  for  science  and  development  as  well.  So  a good deal of  distinct elements  of  life  changed  for the duration of  this  period,  perchance  partially  attributed  to  the  recent  end  of  World  War  II.  America  had  emerged  from  war  with  successfulness  and  a  new  identity.  A  new  consumer-based  society  was  &#8220;forging  ahead,  helped  by  such  new  developments  as  the  credit  card  system&#8221;  (Baker,  6).  These  progressed  conditions  notwithstanding  formulated  a  similar  effect  on  the  fashion  industry:  while  so  galore  things  in  the  lives  of  Americans  were  changing,  they  stayed  clear  from  the  radical,  intense  fashions  while  preferring  the  normalcy  of  usual  trends.  For  once,  being  normal  felt  good.  Another  huge  alter  in  the  1950&#8242;s  was  the  increased  ownership  of  television  sets.  Popular  television  programs  such  as  I  Love  Lucy  connected  Americans  on  both  sides  of  the  Atlantic,  bringing  a  sense  of  unity  in  the  country.  Segregation  was  ended  in  1954,  which  brought  together  black  and  white  students  for  the  basi  time  even though  racial  tensions  were  still  high,  and  also  birthed  the  existence  of  civil  rights  leaders  such  as  Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  Constant  fears  of  communism  reaching  the  states  kept  numerous  Americans  tight  with  fear.  More  changes  brought  forth  in  the  1950&#8242;s  include  the  invention  of  DNA,  the  launching  of  the  firstborn  space  satellite,  an  increase  of  women  in  the  work  field,  and  of  course,  rock  and  roll.  All  of  these  economic,  social,  and  political  changes  in  the  world  affected  the  American  citizens,  and  accordingly  the  fashion  industry.</p>
<p>Regardless  of  the  world&#8217;s  issues,  the  top  fashions  that  drove  the  industry  were  more  influenced  by  those  who  were  idolized  by  the  consumers:  celebrities.  Some  of  the  most  popular  celebrities  in  the  1950&#8242;s  include  Marilyn  Monroe,  James  Dean,  Ricky  Nelson,  and  of  course,  Elvis  Presley.  Marilyn  Monroe&#8217;s  sexy  yet  simple  style  was  a  widely  imitated  throughout  America,  by  women  of  all  shapes  and  sizes.  Elvis  Presley  was  another  big  influence  in  the  1950&#8242;s;  not  only  was  he  adored  by  millions  of  girls,  but  he  was  also  an  inspiration  for  men.  In  a  time  where  men  only  wore  traditionalisti  attire,  Elvis  tore  down  all  barriers  which  confined  men  to  navy  suits  and  ties.  Elvis  distinctively  wore  clothes  that  were  more  standard  amid  the  African  American  population.  His  wild  pegged  pants  and  zoot  suits  concerned  the  conservative  community  of  America,  who  scarcely  approved  of  such  a  &#8220;gender  bending,  race-integrating  star&#8221;  (SOURCE).  Elvis&#8217;  bright  and  baggy  clothes,  makeup,  and  so  called  obscene  dancing  all  acted  as  proof  of  his  single  handed  destruction  of  the  morals  of  America&#8217;s  youth.  Not  all  men  followed  the  examples  Elvis  set  however.  In  fact,  more  men  in  this  time  amount of time  dressed  conventionally  than  not.</p>
<p>Most  men  in  the  1950&#8242;s  maintained  clothes  with  casual  and  modest  colors,  including  dark  blue,  dark  brown,  and  charcoal.  The  occasional  daring  young  man  would  wear  pastel  pink  to  stand  out;  a  trend  that  was  just  benefitting  instinctive  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  Cardigan  sweaters  were  general  among  athletes,  and  older  men.  Additionally  popular  were  fitted  vests,  plaid  flannels,  and  collared  jackets.  There  was  flexibleness  in  men&#8217;s  casual  wear,  and  was  a  mutual  sight  to  see  shirt  tails  sticking  out.  Basic  fedora-style  hats  were  also  a  staple  item  in  the  1950&#8242;s  for  men.</p>
<p>Hats  were  likewise  fashionable  accessory  for  women  in  the  1950&#8242;s,  for  the  reason  that  they  were  believed  to  add  a  final  touch  of  glamour  to  any  woman&#8217;s  outfit.  The  pillbox  hat,  introductory  introduced  by  Balenciaga  and  later  modeled  by  Jackie  Kennedy,  became  one  of  the  trendiest  accessaries  of  the  decade.  Several  glorious  hat  styles  existed  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  Some  hats  were  covered  in  flower  petals,  while  others  were  adorned  with  swirls  of  georgette.  Gloves  were  also  worn  ofttimes  by  women,  exceptionally  those  of  elite  social  status.  Some  were  made  of  cotton,  which  was  much  more  lowcost  than  leather  or  nylon.  Though  gloves  came  in  a heap of  colors  and  styles,  clean  gloves  whose  color  was  white  or  cream  were  the  most  favored.  Fur  trimmings  and  adorned  collars  were  likewise  exceedingly  fashionable.  Brooches  too,  were  considered  a  glamorous  accessory.</p>
<p>The  1950&#8242;s  was  a  decade  in  which  fashion  changed  dramatically  from  former  generations.  Multiple  influences  from  political  debates,  to  economic  issues,  to  new  age  celebrities  and  mass  media  all  influenced  the  distinct  styles  and  trends  which  tell apart  the  1950&#8242;s.  Recovering  from  the  casualties  of  World  War  II  brought  a  lasting  alter  to  America,  which  was  reflected  in  the  fashions  of  this  decade.  The  American  women  craved  glamorous  simplicity  in  their  new  lives,  and  as  a  new  and  liberated  society  evolved,  the  women  of  America  started out  to  liberate  themselves  by  choosing  which  fashions  they  felt  depicted  them  best.  Not  only  were  the  1950&#8242;s  important  in  history,  but  they  likewise  mainly  transformed  the  face  of  fashion  in  America.</p>
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<p>The  1950&#8242;s  spawned  a  wide  potpourri  of  basi  and  distinctive  styles,  staged  with  a  classic  new  age  twist.  For  America,  not so long ago  recovering  from  catastrophic  tragedies  affiliated  to  the  second  World  War,  the  1950&#8242;s  brought  restored  hope;  a  prospect  for  a  new  way  of  life  whose  fate  would  be  decisive  by  them  alone.  This  metamorphosis  of  America  was  to a considerable degree  represented  by  fashion.</p>
<p>Women  particularly  dramatically  modified  the  way  they  dressed  and  staged  themselves;  for the duration of  the  evolution  of  an  more and more  liberated  society,  women  started out  to  favor  casual,  relaxed  costume  over  established  dress  rules  and  affiliated  formality  of  former  decades.  Some  of  the  most  admired  new  trends  for  women  in  the  1950&#8242;s  included  button-up  sweaters  with  simple  necklines,  fitted  blouses,  and  full  knee-length  skirts.  However,  the  most  prevalent  fashion  for  women  for the duration of  this  time  was  dresses.  Most  dresses  were  worn  casually,  and  were  accentuated  with  circle  skirts,  halter  straps,  or  little  collars.  Evening  wear  dresses  seemed  soft  yet  daring,  coming  in  a lot of  pastel  hues  and  accompanied  with  bold  ruffles,  tulle  trim,  and  dazzling  velvet  bows.  The  fitted  evening  wear  of  this  period,  which  was  normally  sleeveless  or  strapless,  was  likewise  emphasized  with  sheer  silk.</p>
<p>Growing  growingly  popular,  the  full  skirts  of  the  1950&#8242;s  necessitated  a heap of  sort  of  support  in  order  to  maximize  their  look.  To  address  this  problem,  Nylon  petticoats  were  invented  totally  to  be  worn  in  conjunction  with  full  skirts  to  formulate  fullness.  Nylon  was  a  favorable  material  because  of  it is  high  quality  and  easy  care  wash.  This  fullness  it  devised  transformed  the  skirt  who  gave  not one thing  more  than  a  tame  swish,  into  a  glamorous  royal-like  flutter.  Another  significant  fashion  of  this  amount of time  is  the  swing  coat,  invented  in  the  last  1940&#8242;s  by  Jacques  Fath.  The  silhouette  of  the  swing  coat  was  &#8220;designed  perfectly  to  cover  full  skirts,  and  likewise  idealisti  for  the  post  war  high  pregnancy  rate&#8221;.  Another  trend  in  the  1950&#8242;s  was  the  &#8220;trapeze  dress:  a  swinging  dress  almost  triangular  in  shape  and  designed  to  be  worn  with  low  shoes  and  bouffant  hairstyles.&#8221;  The  trapeze  dress  was  later  altered  into  a  shorter  baby  doll  tent  style  dress,  which  was  popular  in  the  next  decade.  Perhaps  one  of  the  most  classic  fashion  garments  from  the  1950&#8242;s  was  Christian  Dior&#8217;s  H-line  of  1954,  which  consisted  of  a  slender  tunic-style  suit  with  a  slim  skirt.  His  other  ordinary  fashions  for the duration of  this  amount of time  were  his  A  and  Y  lines.  Dior  has  long  been  a  dominant  strength  in  the  fashion  world,  specially  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  His  originative  and  normally  voluminous  garments  gave  women  a  more  effeminate  touch.  Another  designer,  Hubert  Givenchy  devised  a  Parisian  style  dress  in  1957  which  he  called  the  Sack.  The  Sack  started out  the  trend  of  straighter-waist  dresses.  Initially,  it  produced  into  the  &#8220;fitted  darted  sheath  dress  and  later  into  the  loose  straight  short  shift  dress.&#8221;</p>
<p>Coco  Chanel  was  another  major  fashion  architect  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  In  contrast  to  standard  full  and  flouncy  skirts,  Chanel  begun  creating  the  boxy,  now  classic  Chanel  suit  jackets  and  skirts  in  trimmed  and  textured  tweed.  The  materials  Chanel  chose  were  always  richly  textured,  which  contributed  to  the  finished  product&#8217;s  high  prices.  Chanel&#8217;s  silhouette  of  her  suits  was  altogether  straight,  divinely  lined  with  silk.  Her  look  was  classic,  refined,  and  adorned  with  details.  Chanel  likewise  accessorized  numerous  of  her  designs  with  strings  of  pearls  and  collarless  jackets,  both  of  which  were  considered  fashionable  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  One  of  the  most  classic  trends  from  the  1950&#8242;s  is  the  empire  line,  which  was  introduced  in  the  late  1950&#8242;s.  This  style  was  employed  to  dresses  and  shirts  mostly,  and  was  adored  by  teenagers  who  looked  innocently  childlike,  consequently  the  coined  phrase  &#8220;baby  doll  style&#8221;.  During  the  1950&#8242;s,  all  teenagers  were  expected  to  dress  like  their  elders.  The  empire  line  was  also  a  striking  contrast  from  what  most  mothers  wore  at  the  time,  which  contributed  to  it is  high  approval  amidst  teenagers  in  America.</p>
<p>Until  the  1950&#8242;s,  the  term  &#8220;teenagers&#8221;  was  not  ordinarily  used,  and  surely  not  a  aimed  market  group.  But  with  a  new  range  of  influences,  including  film,  television,  rock  music,  and  magazines,  teenagers  begun  to  be  valued  and  acknowledged  in  the  community.  Often  nicknamed  the  &#8220;Space  Age&#8221;,  the  1950&#8242;s  was  an  indispensable  time  in  history  for  science  and  development  as  well.  So  a lot of  distinct features  of  life  changed  for the duration of  this  period,  perchance  partially  attributed  to  the  recent  end  of  World  War  II.  America  had  emerged  from  war  with  successfulness  and  a  new  identity.  A  new  consumer-based  society  was  &#8220;forging  ahead,  helped  by  such  new  developments  as  the  credit  card  system&#8221;  (Baker,  6).  These  progressed  conditions  nevertheless  invented  a  similar  effect  on  the  fashion  industry:  while  so  a heap of  things  in  the  lives  of  Americans  were  changing,  they  stayed  clear  from  the  radical,  intense  fashions  while  preferring  the  normalcy  of  popular  trends.  For  once,  being  normal  felt  good.  Another  big  change  in  the  1950&#8242;s  was  the  increased  ownership  of  television  sets.  Popular  television  programs  such  as  I  Love  Lucy  connected  Americans  on  both  sides  of  the  Atlantic,  bringing  a  sense  of  unity  in  the  country.  Segregation  was  ended  in  1954,  which  brought  together  black  and  white  students  for  the  basi  time  altho  racial  tensions  were  still  high,  and  likewise  birthed  the  existence  of  civil  rights  leaders  such  as  Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  Constant  fears  of  communism  reaching  the  states  held  a great deal of  Americans  tight  with  fear.  More  changes  brought  forth  in  the  1950&#8242;s  include  the  invention  of  DNA,  the  launching  of  the  firstborn  space  satellite,  an  increase  of  women  in  the  work  field,  and  of  course,  rock  and  roll.  All  of  these  economic,  social,  and  political  changes  in  the  world  affected  the  American  citizens,  and  accordingly  the  fashion  industry.</p>
<p>Regardless  of  the  world&#8217;s  issues,  the  top  fashions  that  drove  the  industry  were  more  influenced  by  those  who  were  idolized  by  the  consumers:  celebrities.  Some  of  the  most  standard  celebrities  in  the  1950&#8242;s  include  Marilyn  Monroe,  James  Dean,  Ricky  Nelson,  and  of  course,  Elvis  Presley.  Marilyn  Monroe&#8217;s  sexy  yet  simple  style  was  a  widely  imitated  all over  America,  by  women  of  all  shapes  and  sizes.  Elvis  Presley  was  another  huge  influence  in  the  1950&#8242;s;  not  only  was  he  adored  by  millions  of  girls,  but  he  was  likewise  an  inspiration  for  men.  In  a  time  where  men  only  wore  traditionalisti  attire,  Elvis  tore  down  all  barriers  which  confined  men  to  navy  suits  and  ties.  Elvis  quintessentially  wore  clothes  that  were  more  usual  amongst  the  African  American  population.  His  wild  pegged  pants  and  zoot  suits  concerned  the  conservative  community  of  America,  who  hardly  approved  of  such  a  &#8220;gender  bending,  race-integrating  star&#8221;  (SOURCE).  Elvis&#8217;  bright  and  baggy  clothes,  makeup,  and  so  called  obscene  dancing  all  acted  as  proof  of  his  single  handed  destruction  of  the  morals  of  America&#8217;s  youth.  Not  all  men  followed  the  examples  Elvis  set  however.  In  fact,  more  men  in  this  time  amount of time  dressed  conventionally  than  not.</p>
<p>Most  men  in  the  1950&#8242;s  maintained  clothes  with  casual  and  modest  colors,  including  dark  blue,  dark  brown,  and  charcoal.  The  occasional  daring  young  man  would  wear  pastel  pink  to  stand  out;  a  trend  that  was  just  profiting  momentum  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  Cardigan  sweaters  were  usual  amid  athletes,  and  older  men.  Additionally  frequent  were  fitted  vests,  plaid  flannels,  and  collared  jackets.  There  was  flexibleness  in  men&#8217;s  casual  wear,  and  was  a  mutual  sight  to  see  shirt  tails  sticking  out.  Basic  fedora-style  hats  were  also  a  staple  item  in  the  1950&#8242;s  for  men.</p>
<p>Hats  were  likewise  fashionable  accessory  for  women  in  the  1950&#8242;s,  for  the  reason  that  they  were  believed  to  add  a  final  touch  of  glamour  to  any  woman&#8217;s  outfit.  The  pillbox  hat,  introductory  introduced  by  Balenciaga  and  later  modeled  by  Jackie  Kennedy,  became  one  of  the  trendiest  accessaries  of  the  decade.  Several  glorious  hat  styles  existed  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  Some  hats  were  covered  in  flower  petals,  while  others  were  adorned  with  swirls  of  georgette.  Gloves  were  also  worn  often  by  women,  in particular  those  of  elite  social  status.  Some  were  made  of  cotton,  which  was  much  more  lowpriced  than  leather  or  nylon.  Though  gloves  came  in  some  colors  and  styles,  clean  gloves  whose  color  was  white  or  cream  were  the  most  favored.  Fur  trimmings  and  adorned  collars  were  likewise  exceedingly  fashionable.  Brooches  too,  were  considered  a  glamorous  accessory.</p>
<p>The  1950&#8242;s  was  a  decade  in  which  fashion  changed  dramatically  from  former  generations.  Multiple  influences  from  political  debates,  to  economic  issues,  to  new  age  celebrities  and  mass  media  all  influenced  the  distinct  styles  and  trends  which  tell apart  the  1950&#8242;s.  Recovering  from  the  casualties  of  World  War  II  brought  a  lasting  alter  to  America,  which  was  reflected  in  the  fashions  of  this  decade.  The  American  women  craved  glamorous  simplicity  in  their  new  lives,  and  as  a  new  and  liberated  society  evolved,  the  women  of  America  begun  to  liberate  themselves  by  choosing  which  fashions  they  felt  depicted  them  best.  Not  only  were  the  1950&#8242;s  crucial  in  history,  but  they  likewise  principally  transformed  the  face  of  fashion  in  America.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cristina Herman</dc:creator>
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<p><strong>Shawls  come  in  all  shapes,  colors  and  sizes.</strong></p>
<p>There  a good deal of  dissimilar  ways  to  tie  a  shawl  and  each  way  works  towards  making  me  feel  beautiful,  graceful  and  gorgeous.  The  way  I  tie  my  shawl  is  an  extension  of  my  personality.  That  is  why  I  consider  a  shawl  to  be  more  than  a  fashion  accessory&#8230;  it  is  a  &#8220;fashion  statement&#8221;!</p>
<p>As  a  fashion  expert,  it  is  my  occupation  (and  passion)  to  show  my  clients  dissimilar  ways  to  get  the  most  from  their  fashion  accessories.  I  use  numerous  of  the  suggestions  myself  because  I  am  seldom  seen  without  one  of  these  pretty  accessories.    A  shawl  is  a  multipurpose  accessory.  Occasionally  I  tie  it  like  a  belt,  while  at  other  instances  I  use  it  as  head  cover.  Sometimes  I  use  my  shawl  to  protect  myself  from  inclement  weather  and  on  other  times  I  use  it  to  heighten  a  gorgeous  evening  dress.</p>
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<li><strong>Different  Ways  to  Tie  a  Shawl:</strong>  I  use  the  Ascot  style  more  ofttimes  in  winter.  It  is  simple,  looks  chic  and  still  keeps  me  warm.  The  way  to  tie  a  shawl  like  this  is  to  fold  it  into  two,  wrap  it  around  your  neck  and  then  take  the  ends  pull  them  through  the  loop  which  is  formed  when  you  fold  the  shawl  in  half.</p>
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<li><strong>The  reverse  shawl  is  my  favored  for  evening  wear,  </strong>especially  when  I  am  wearing  a  very  formal  dress.  I  just  take  a  complementing  rich-looking  shawl  and  then  drape  the  open  shawl  over  my  shoulders,  with  the  ends  down  my  back.  It  looks  graceful  and  sophisticated.  This  way  of  tying  a  shawl  is  ideally  suitable  for  women  who  are  tall  and  slim.  Sometimes  when  it  suits  me,  and  shown  in  my  <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.fashionscarvesandshawls.com/articles.html">how  to  tie  shawls  articles</a>,  I  just  knot  the  two  ends  behind  my  back  to  get  an  prompt  aspect  of  being  chic.  When  I  wear  jeans,  I  just  love  to  heighten  my  hips  with  a  shawl.  I  take  my  shawl  and  keep  folding  it  lengthwise  until  it  is  a  just  a  couple  of  inches.  I  then  take  it  and  either  loop  it  through  the  belt  hoops  or  wear  it  low  on  my  hips.  I  tie  the  ends  on  one  side  and  let  them  fall.</li>
<li><strong>Sometimes  I  just  don&#8217;t  feel  like  doing  anything  with  my  shawl  so  I  opt  for  the  poncho  style</strong>  wherein  I  take  a  triangular  shawl,  drape  it  over  my  back  with  the  ends  meeting  in  front.  I  either  firmly attach  the  ends  with  a  shawl  clip  or  just  knot  them  loosely.  Many  of  my  clients  hate  knotting  the  ends  because  they  feel  it  has  grandmother  aspect  to  it.  So,  they  just  use  a  ornamental  shawl  pin  or  brooch.  </li>
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<p>The  stole  style  of  wearing  a  shawl  is  simple  and  elegant.  It  may  be  worn  with  a  casual  or  formal  outfit  without  sentiment  out  of  place.  The  best  part  is  that  this  style  may  be  effortlessly  worn  both  in  winter  and  summer.  I  love  the  Grace  Kelly  style  of  wearing  a  shawl.  Just  take  the  shawl,  cover  your  head  and  throw  each  end  casually  over  opposing  shoulders.  Viola!  Elegance  without  too  much  disturb  or  effort.</p>
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		<title>Satin Chiffon Prom Dress Holiday Formal</title>
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<p>With  the  holidays  quickly  approaching,  galore  are  searching  for  the  perfective  attire  for  seasonal  parties.  Making  sure  one  is  function  suitable  ofttimes  proves  more  difficult  than  finding  a  extremely pleasing  ensemble.  The  following  definitions  cover  most  of  the  party  attire  requisites  seen  for the duration of  the  holidays  and  guarantee  you&#8217;ll  look  fab  and  function  suitable  in  whatsoever  you  chose.</p>
<p>Cocktail  attire  is  a  consistent  party  theme  all around  the  holidays.  It&#8217;s  name  is  derived  rather  aptly  from  the  conception  of  humans  gathering  prior  to  a  formal  dinner  or  event  for  cocktails.  Appropriate  attire  comprises  of  dresses,  ranging  from  mid-thigh  to  one  inch  underneath  the  knee.  Tailored  pants  suits  are  likewise  appropriate,  notwithstanding  consider  avoiding  a  business  standby,  rather  add  accents  in  a  vibrant  color,  chose  a  fitted  cut  or  incorporate  a  suit  formulated  from  a  distinctive  textile.  Silk,  Chatung,  Brocade,  Polyester,  Cashmere,  Rayon,  Velour,  Velvet  and  Velveteen  are  all  suitable  cocktail  fabrics  and  embellishments  with  beading  and  sequins  are  likewise  appropriate.</p>
<p>Every  so  often,  you  will  find  yourself  being  asked  to  wear  semi  formal  attire  to  such  events  as  weddings  and  award  ceremonies.  This  form  of  attire  gets  the  most  attention,  but  oftentimes  because  of  it is  universal  use.  Many  associate  other  forms  of  dress  such  as  cocktail  attire,  with  semi-formal.  However,  Semi-formal  attire  is  much  more  formal  than  cocktail  attire.  Pants  suits  may  be  worn  if  refined  in  construction  and  dresses  ranging  from  an  inch  above  the  knee  to  two  inches  above  the  ankle  are  appropriate.  Taffeta,  Chiffon,  Silk,  Satin,  Sateen,  Gossamer,  Brocade,  Rayon,  Velour,  Velvet,  Velveteen  are  all  suitable  semi-formal  fabric  choices.</p>
<p>Occasionally  business  formal  dress  requisites  are  seen,  many times  in  work  affiliated  or  political  functions.  Business  formal  is  the  same  as  semi  formal,  nevertheless  women  will have to  chose  more  tailored  dresses  or  pants  suits.  Slinky,  sexy  or  revealing  attire  is  in general  best  suitable  for  a  NON-business  formal  affair.</p>
<p>Black  tie,  or  formal  attire  requires  cocktail,  long  dresses  or  dressy  evening  separates.  Pants  suits  or  dress  suits  are  seldom  suitable  for  formal  wear.  Dresses  rage  from  knee  length  to  ankle  and  may  vary  from  a  straight  sheath  to  a  full  skirt  and  fitted  bodice.  Sequin  and  beaded  embellishment  is  suitable  and  the  fabrics  Taffeta,  Chiffon,  Silk,  Satin,  Sateen,  Gossamer,  Brocade,  Rayon,  Velour,  Velvet,  Velveteen  are  all  considered  the  textile  norm.  Colors  vary  seasonally,  with  black  remaining  a  consistent  standby  favorite.</p>
<p>Following  the  above  guide  to  the  holiday  season  party  circuit  is  sure  to  aid  you  in  looking  fabulous,  and  function  appropriate.  If,  or  when  in  doubt,  the  stylist  services  at  Velvet  Siren  are  happy  to  provide  attire  suggestions.  Happy  Holidays  and  enjoy!</p>
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		<title>It Figures! Womens Retro Dot Retro Sheath</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jadyn Branch</dc:creator>
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<p>It&#8217;s  not  only  the  women  who  strut  around  in  their  &#8217;60s  and  &#8217;70s  gear.  The  man  may  be  cool,  too,  in  disco  shirts  or  &#8217;60s  jacket.  A  pocket  watch  will  add  drama  to  their  retro  fashion  statement,  no  fear  here.  Another  thing  &#8211;  they  may  add  a  shine  to  their  feet  with  platform  shoes.</p>
<p><b>Dress  Up  Man</b></p>
<p>Men  and  women  are  wired  differently;  parallel,  in reciprocation  exclusive  worlds  that  neither  psychology  nor  lab  work  may  change.  But  talk  of  retro  fashion,  the  twains  meet.  Fashion  unites  the  two  diverse  spheres  and  with  good  results.  Women  have  their  mini-skirts,  fishnet  stockings,  post-war  American  Bebops,  and  Grace  Kelly  formals.  Don&#8217;t  forget  the  peddle-pushers  and  Capri  pants.</p>
<p>Men,  on  the  other  hand,  dress  their  hides  with  butterfly  collar  shirts,  blazers,  and  sports  coats.  They  likewise  have  their  hot  pink  shirt  and  tie  and  knit  dress  shirts  that  make  a  powerful  statement  in  the  boardroom.  On  the  dance  floors,  they  rave  in  hot  retro  styles.  Now  who  says  men  can&#8217;t  go  retro?  Once  they  flash  out  a  pocket  watch,  the  picture  is  in the end  connected  to  the  last  missing  dot.</p>
<p>Vintage  fashion  and  accessaries  do  not  diminish  a  man&#8217;s  sexiness;  instead,  it  enhances  their  looks  and  gives  them  the  person  style  they  crave.  With  the  hip-hop  fashion  or  thug  fashion  out  there,  there&#8217;s  not one thing  like  &#8217;50s,  &#8217;60s,  or  &#8217;70s  style  to  get  into  the  right  groove.  Hip-hop  is  having  it is  day,  but  may  you  impress  a  business  client  or  the  boss  in  hip-hop  fashion?  Not  a  chance.</p>
<p><b>Heating  Up  Female  Hormones</b></p>
<p>The  1960s  vintage  shorts  with  groovy  cartoon  graphics  may  hold  the  attention  of  curious  women.    They  can&#8217;t  support  but  read,  &#8220;Love  not  War&#8221;,  &#8220;Flower  Power&#8221;,  and  &#8220;Goodnight  David,  Goodnight  Goliath&#8221;,  plastered  all  over  the  shorts.  Why  not  strike  up  a  speech  with  a  stunning  brunette?  That&#8217;s  good  for  opening  lines  at  the  beach.</p>
<p>During  those  camping  jaunts  with  the  gang,  heat  up  the  scene  with  a  1940s  black  and  red  hunting  wool  shirt.  Boy!  You&#8217;ll  stand  out  from  the  herd  in  their  general  get-up.  The  &#8217;60s  vintage  jacket  lightens  up  each  mood  with  it is  pale  yellow  shade.  You  won&#8217;t  be  out  there  competing  for  compliments.</p>
<p>Just  imagine  the  stunning  impression  made  when  you  wear  the  red  hot  leather  coat,  which  steamed  the  night  scenes  in  the  1960s  and  1970s.  It  was  an  eye-grabber  &#8211;  guys  lined  up  at  the  ticket  booths  to  see  the  movies  of  Julie  Andrews,  Natalie  Wood,  Warren  Beatty,  Kirk  Douglas,  and  Sean  Connery.</p>
<p><b>Pant  Sexy</b></p>
<p>The  &#8217;60s  was  the  scene  for  slogans  on  shorts,  pants,  and  shirts.  The  flower  power  was  everywhere,  wall  graffiti  repeated  on  pants  and  shirts.  Yes,  it  was  the  era  of  protest.  Rare  &#8217;60s  pants  are  expensive,  but  worth  the  venture  if  you  want  the  same  anti-war  slogans.</p>
<p>In  the  &#8217;70s,  the  teens  tripped  the  light  fantastic  in  disco  pubs  lost  themselves  to  the  beat  of  disco  music,  drowning  out  the  1960s  beat.  The  new  wave  was  ruled  by  Pink  Floyd.  Eagles,  Genesis  and  others  made  it  to  the  charts  with  the  disbandment  of  the  1960s  pop  icons  &#8211;  the  Beatles.  Another  revolution  was  on  the  way  and  fashion  went  along.</p>
<p><b>Male  Sexy</b></p>
<p>Remember  the  frilly  tux  worn  by  George  Harrison?  Well,  it&#8217;s  coming  back  with  a  vengeance!  Men  may  party  and  look  super  sexy  with  the  frills  and  bows.  That  was  numerous  attitude.  Sexy  Macho  Vintage  is  here  to  stay.  Giddy  up!</p>
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<p>The  Volcom  Diner  Dot  High-Waist  Retro  Bikini  Bottom  looks  like  it  stepped  straight  out  of  the  world  of  soda  fountains  and  poodle  skirts.  Polka-dot  piping  adds  a  retro  &#8217;50s  look,  the  high  waist  slims  your  tummy,  and  the  full  cut  offers  dependable  coverage.</p>
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<li>Cut:  full  coverage  bottom,  high  waist</li>
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<li>Matching  Tops:  Volcom  Diner  Dot  Bikini  Tops</li>
<li>Recommended  Use:  swimming,  beachwear</li>
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		<title>Guess Kids Tank Dress With Ruffles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catalina Gardner</dc:creator>
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<p>You  may  be  amazed  to  know  that  the  problem  you  have  described  is  the  biggest  fit  problem  women  face.  Here&#8217;s  the  answer&#8230;.  you  need  to  buy  pants  that  fit  your  rear  and  hips  and  have  them  altered  to  fit  your  waist.</p>
<p>Your  best  bet  is  to  buy  pants  in  a  section  store  where  seamstresses  work  and  have  them  come  into  the  dressing  room  to  see  the  pants  on  you  and  fit  them  accordingly.  A  good  seamstress  will  tell  you  if  they  may  or  can not  be  fit  properly.  Unfortunately,  there  is  closely  always  a  charge  for  alterations  but  at  least  you  end  up  with  the  proper  fit.</p>
<p>You  will  likewise  find  that  there  are  a great deal of  brands  that  will  fit  better  than  others&#8230;they  are  designed  to  be  &#8220;curvier&#8221;!  I  am  also  thin  but  have  a  round  rear  and  hips  and  find  designers  cut  for  a  straighter  shape.  When  I  get  pants  that  fit  my  hips  and  rear,  the  waist  often  stands  away  from  my  body  in  the  back.  If  it&#8217;s  too  extreme,  the  pants  are  not  for  you.  But,  as  I  said,  they  may  ofttimes  be  in a professional manner  fit.  You  may  find  that  the  lower  the  rise,  the  worse  it  is.  If  this  is  the  case,  go  for  a  more or less  higher  waist.  Even  if  it  doesn&#8217;t  fit,  it  may  be  more  without apparent effort  altered.  Avoid  pants  that  pull  throughout  your  hips  just  because  they  fit  your  waist.  It  is  unattractive  and  makes  you  look  like  you&#8217;ve  put  on  a  few  extra  pounds!</p>
<p>I  still  wear  low  rise  jeans  a  lot.  So  I  guess  it is  genuinely  not  down  to  catwalk  fashion  ,  but  down  person  fashion,  that  means  your  own  choice.  So  let&#8217;s  look  at  a lot of  ideas.  You  actually  can&#8217;t  go  faulty  with  denim.  Pair  skinny  jeans  with  heels  and  a  sweet  shirt  and  they&#8217;ll  take  you  on  a  date.  Funk  up  a  denim  miniskirt  by  layering  leggings  underneath.  Here  are  our  bestloved  jean  looks:</p>
<p>For  the  trendy  girl  in  you,  skinny  jeans  are  ideal.  They&#8217;re  tough,  they&#8217;re  racy,  and  they&#8217;re  very  eye-catching.  Pair  with  a  dolman-sleeve  sweater,  a  effeminate  top,  or  a  preppy  blazer  (and  don&#8217;t  forget  pumps!)</p>
<p>Super  dark  jeans  &#8212;  in  a  dark  blue  rinse  or  light  black  &#8212;  are  not  only  dressier,  they  make  you  look  skinnier  (and  that&#8217;s  always  a  good  thing).</p>
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<p>The  1950&#8242;s  spawned  a  wide  potpourri  of  primary  and  distinctive  styles,  staged  with  a  classic  new  age  twist.  For  America,  not long ago  recovering  from  catastrophic  tragedies  affiliated  to  the  second  World  War,  the  1950&#8242;s  brought  restored  hope;  a  probability  for  a  new  way  of  life  whose  fate  would  be  decisive  by  them  alone.  This  metamorphosis  of  America  was  to a great extent  represented  by  fashion.</p>
<p>Women  exceptionally  dramatically  altered  the  way  they  dressed  and  staged  themselves;  for the duration of  the  evolution  of  an  growingly  liberated  society,  women  started out  to  favor  casual,  relaxed  costume  over  traditionalisti  dress  rules  and  related  formality  of  former  decades.  Some  of  the  most  admired  new  trends  for  women  in  the  1950&#8242;s  included  button-up  sweaters  with  simple  necklines,  fitted  blouses,  and  full  knee-length  skirts.  However,  the  most  prevalent  fashion  for  women  for the duration of  this  time  was  dresses.  Most  dresses  were  worn  casually,  and  were  accentuated  with  circle  skirts,  halter  straps,  or  little  collars.  Evening  wear  dresses  seemed  soft  yet  daring,  coming  in  some  pastel  hues  and  accompanied  with  bold  ruffles,  tulle  trim,  and  dazzling  velvet  bows.  The  fitted  evening  wear  of  this  period,  which  was  ordinarily  sleeveless  or  strapless,  was  likewise  emphasized  with  sheer  silk.</p>
<p>Growing  growingly  popular,  the  full  skirts  of  the  1950&#8242;s  necessitated  a heap of  sort  of  support  in  order  to  maximize  their  look.  To  address  this  problem,  Nylon  petticoats  were  formulated  altogether  to  be  worn  in  conjunction  with  full  skirts  to  manufacture  fullness.  Nylon  was  a  favorable  material  because  of  it is  high  quality  and  easy  care  wash.  This  fullness  it  devised  transformed  the  skirt  who  gave  not one thing  more  than  a  tame  swish,  into  a  glamorous  royal-like  flutter.  Another  significant  fashion  of  this  amount of time  is  the  swing  coat,  formulated  in  the  last  1940&#8242;s  by  Jacques  Fath.  The  silhouette  of  the  swing  coat  was  &#8220;designed  perfectly  to  cover  full  skirts,  and  likewise  idealisti  for  the  post  war  high  pregnancy  rate&#8221;.  Another  trend  in  the  1950&#8242;s  was  the  &#8220;trapeze  dress:  a  swinging  dress  closely  triangular  in  shape  and  designed  to  be  worn  with  low  shoes  and  bouffant  hairstyles.&#8221;  The  trapeze  dress  was  later  modified  into  a  shorter  baby  doll  tent  style  dress,  which  was  standard  in  the  next  decade.  Perhaps  one  of  the  most  classic  fashion  garments  from  the  1950&#8242;s  was  Christian  Dior&#8217;s  H-line  of  1954,  which  consisted  of  a  slender  tunic-style  suit  with  a  slim  skirt.  His  other  ordinary  fashions  for the duration of  this  amount of time  were  his  A  and  Y  lines.  Dior  has  long  been  a  dominant  strength  in  the  fashion  world,  specially  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  His  originative  and  ordinarily  voluminous  garments  gave  women  a  more  effeminate  touch.  Another  designer,  Hubert  Givenchy  invented  a  Parisian  style  dress  in  1957  which  he  called  the  Sack.  The  Sack  started out  the  trend  of  straighter-waist  dresses.  Initially,  it  formulated  into  the  &#8220;fitted  darted  sheath  dress  and  later  into  the  loose  straight  short  shift  dress.&#8221;</p>
<p>Coco  Chanel  was  another  major  fashion  architect  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  In  contrast  to  popular  full  and  flouncy  skirts,  Chanel  started out  creating  the  boxy,  now  classic  Chanel  suit  jackets  and  skirts  in  trimmed  and  textured  tweed.  The  materials  Chanel  chose  were  always  richly  textured,  which  contributed  to  the  finished  product&#8217;s  high  prices.  Chanel&#8217;s  silhouette  of  her  suits  was  wholly  straight,  divinely  lined  with  silk.  Her  look  was  classic,  refined,  and  adorned  with  details.  Chanel  likewise  accessorized  a great deal of  of  her  designs  with  strings  of  pearls  and  collarless  jackets,  both  of  which  were  considered  fashionable  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  One  of  the  most  classic  trends  from  the  1950&#8242;s  is  the  empire  line,  which  was  introduced  in  the  late  1950&#8242;s.  This  style  was  employed  to  dresses  and  shirts  mostly,  and  was  adored  by  teenagers  who  looked  innocently  childlike,  consequently  the  coined  phrase  &#8220;baby  doll  style&#8221;.  During  the  1950&#8242;s,  all  teenagers  were  expected  to  dress  like  their  elders.  The  empire  line  was  also  a  striking  contrast  from  what  most  mothers  wore  at  the  time,  which  contributed  to  it is  high  approval  amidst  teenagers  in  America.</p>
<p>Until  the  1950&#8242;s,  the  term  &#8220;teenagers&#8221;  was  not  ordinarily  used,  and  surely  not  a  purposed  market  group.  But  with  a  new  range  of  influences,  including  film,  television,  rock  music,  and  magazines,  teenagers  started out  to  be  valued  and  acknowledged  in  the  community.  Often  nicknamed  the  &#8220;Space  Age&#8221;,  the  1950&#8242;s  was  an  essential  time  in  history  for  science  and  development  as  well.  So  some  distinct elements  of  life  changed  for the duration of  this  period,  perhaps  partially  attributed  to  the  recent  end  of  World  War  II.  America  had  emerged  from  war  with  successfulness  and  a  new  identity.  A  new  consumer-based  society  was  &#8220;forging  ahead,  helped  by  such  new  developments  as  the  credit  card  system&#8221;  (Baker,  6).  These  modern  conditions  nevertheless  developed  a  similar  effect  on  the  fashion  industry:  while  so  a great deal of  things  in  the  lives  of  Americans  were  changing,  they  stayed  clear  from  the  radical,  intense  fashions  while  preferring  the  normalcy  of  frequent  trends.  For  once,  being  normal  felt  good.  Another  huge  alter  in  the  1950&#8242;s  was  the  increased  ownership  of  television  sets.  Popular  television  programs  such  as  I  Love  Lucy  connected  Americans  on  both  sides  of  the  Atlantic,  bringing  a  sense  of  unity  in  the  country.  Segregation  was  ended  in  1954,  which  brought  together  black  and  white  students  for  the  initial  time  though  racial  tensions  were  still  high,  and  likewise  birthed  the  existence  of  civil  rights  leaders  such  as  Martin  Luther  King  Jr.  Constant  fears  of  communism  reaching  the  states  held  a great deal of  Americans  tight  with  fear.  More  changes  brought  forth  in  the  1950&#8242;s  include  the  invention  of  DNA,  the  launching  of  the  original  space  satellite,  an  increase  of  women  in  the  work  field,  and  of  course,  rock  and  roll.  All  of  these  economic,  social,  and  political  changes  in  the  world  affected  the  American  citizens,  and  consequently  the  fashion  industry.</p>
<p>Regardless  of  the  world&#8217;s  issues,  the  top  fashions  that  drove  the  industry  were  more  influenced  by  those  who  were  idolized  by  the  consumers:  celebrities.  Some  of  the  most  ordinary  celebrities  in  the  1950&#8242;s  include  Marilyn  Monroe,  James  Dean,  Ricky  Nelson,  and  of  course,  Elvis  Presley.  Marilyn  Monroe&#8217;s  sexy  yet  simple  style  was  a  widely  imitated  all over  America,  by  women  of  all  shapes  and  sizes.  Elvis  Presley  was  another  huge  influence  in  the  1950&#8242;s;  not  only  was  he  adored  by  millions  of  girls,  but  he  was  likewise  an  inspiration  for  men.  In  a  time  where  men  only  wore  traditionalisti  attire,  Elvis  tore  down  all  barriers  which  confined  men  to  navy  suits  and  ties.  Elvis  quintessentially  wore  clothes  that  were  more  ordinary  among  the  African  American  population.  His  wild  pegged  pants  and  zoot  suits  concerned  the  conservative  community  of  America,  who  hardly  approved  of  such  a  &#8220;gender  bending,  race-integrating  star&#8221;  (SOURCE).  Elvis&#8217;  bright  and  baggy  clothes,  makeup,  and  so  called  obscene  dancing  all  acted  as  proof  of  his  single  handed  destruction  of  the  morals  of  America&#8217;s  youth.  Not  all  men  followed  the  examples  Elvis  set  however.  In  fact,  more  men  in  this  time  amount of time  dressed  conventionally  than  not.</p>
<p>Most  men  in  the  1950&#8242;s  maintained  clothes  with  casual  and  modest  colors,  including  dark  blue,  dark  brown,  and  charcoal.  The  occasional  daring  young  man  would  wear  pastel  pink  to  stand  out;  a  trend  that  was  just  benefitting  momentum  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  Cardigan  sweaters  were  usual  amongst  athletes,  and  older  men.  Additionally  frequent  were  fitted  vests,  plaid  flannels,  and  collared  jackets.  There  was  flexibleness  in  men&#8217;s  casual  wear,  and  was  a  mutual  sight  to  see  shirt  tails  sticking  out.  Basic  fedora-style  hats  were  likewise  a  staple  item  in  the  1950&#8242;s  for  men.</p>
<p>Hats  were  likewise  fashionable  accessory  for  women  in  the  1950&#8242;s,  for  the  reason  that  they  were  believed  to  add  a  final  touch  of  glamour  to  any  woman&#8217;s  outfit.  The  pillbox  hat,  introductory  introduced  by  Balenciaga  and  later  modeled  by  Jackie  Kennedy,  became  one  of  the  trendiest  accessaries  of  the  decade.  Several  glorious  hat  styles  existed  in  the  1950&#8242;s.  Some  hats  were  covered  in  flower  petals,  while  others  were  adorned  with  swirls  of  georgette.  Gloves  were  likewise  worn  oftentimes  by  women,  particularly  those  of  elite  social  status.  Some  were  made  of  cotton,  which  was  much  more  lowcost  than  leather  or  nylon.  Though  gloves  came  in  galore  colors  and  styles,  clean  gloves  whose  color  was  white  or  cream  were  the  most  favored.  Fur  trimmings  and  adorned  collars  were  also  exceedingly  fashionable.  Brooches  too,  were  considered  a  glamorous  accessory.</p>
<p>The  1950&#8242;s  was  a  decade  in  which  fashion  changed  dramatically  from  former  generations.  Multiple  influences  from  political  debates,  to  economic  issues,  to  new  age  celebrities  and  mass  media  all  influenced  the  distinct  styles  and  trends  which  tell apart  the  1950&#8242;s.  Recovering  from  the  casualties  of  World  War  II  brought  a  lasting  change  to  America,  which  was  reflected  in  the  fashions  of  this  decade.  The  American  women  craved  glamorous  simplicity  in  their  new  lives,  and  as  a  new  and  liberated  society  evolved,  the  women  of  America  begun  to  liberate  themselves  by  choosing  which  fashions  they  felt  depicted  them  best.  Not  only  were  the  1950&#8242;s  necessary  in  history,  but  they  likewise  principally  transformed  the  face  of  fashion  in  America.</p>
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<p><b>1.  Try  Leggings  +  a  Dress  </b></p>
<p>Short  flowing  mini  dresses  worn  with  bare  legs  and  heels  look  great  on  twenty  and  thirty  year  olds,  but  that  doesn&#8217;t  mean  they  are  off  limits  to  women  over  40.  Many  of  these  dresses  look  an  amazing  lot  like  long  tops,  which  means  they  work  on  a great deal of  midlife  women  if  you  pair  them  with  dark  leggings,  and  ballerina  slippers,  or  flat  boots.</p>
<p><b>2.  Throw  on  a  Wide  Belt</b></p>
<p>A  quick  way  to  look  up  to  date  over  40  is  to  add  a  wide  belt  to  your  casual  weekend  outfit.  A  wide  belt  worn  loosely  at  the  hip  on  a  slight  angle,  will  instantaneously  add  a  touch  of  the  wow  factor.&nbsp;Worn  at  the  hip  a  wide  belt  is  also  a  fantastic  way  to  camouflage  a  flabby  belly  which  is  so  mutual  after  40.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<b>3.  Slip  on  a  Sweater  Wrap</b></p>
<p>Transitioning  into  Spring  or  Fall  has  never  been  having little impact  or  more  fun,  than  owning  a  wrap.  Just  putting  it  on  will  make  you  feel  like  you  have  more  flare  and  sophistication.  Whether  it&#8217;s  a  cashmere  wrap  shawl,  a  poncho  or  a  sweater  wrap  jacket  that  cascades  down  the  front  a  sweater  wrap  adds  chic,  grown  up  style  to  a  very  casual  look.&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>4.&nbsp;Experiment  with  Flat  Shoes</b></p>
<p>If  you  love  to  wear  your  jeans  on  the  weekend,  update  them  with  a  great  pair  of  flats.  Not  only  are  the  practical  and  comfortable,  but  they  are  and  easy  way  to  add  personality  to  your  outfit.  Picture  dark  brown  jeans  and  a  top  with  a  playful  pair  of  leopard  flats.  Casual,  but  Classy!</p>
<p><b>5.  Add  some  Costume  Jewelry</b></p>
<p>A  pair  of  jeans  with  a  white  shirt  looks  mild  mannered  and  average,  but  add  a lot of  bold  costume  jewelry  and  all  of  a  sudden  your  casual  look  has  gone  chic.  Look  for  bold,  bright  interesting  necklaces,  earrings  and  bracelets.  The  idea  is  to  add  color  and  fun  don&#8217;t  be  scared  to  wear  something  a  little  more  out  there  than  that  fine  gold  chain  you  wear  all  week.</p>
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<h2>Torrid  Plus  Size  Leopard  Leggings</h2>
<p>Leopard  print,  one  of  this  season&#8217;s  hottest  trends,  is  infused  with  shimmering  gold  sparkle  on  these  stunning  leggings.  We  love  the  skillfulness  of  the  wild  print  (hailed  as  the  new  neutral)  and  we&#8217;re  pairing  it  with  everything.</p>
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