Fashion Trends in Women's Clothing for Fall 2009

Fashion Trends for Fall & Winter 2009-2010

In autumn, fashion designers usually turn to warm colors (orange, red and yellow), but in the 2009 autumn season, we are seeing a mixture of warm and cool colors (purple, blue and green). Fall fashions for women will include bold colors and earth tones to compliment some flashy fabrics. Black remains the true basic. There will be no lack of choices in black garments for fall and winter, as black is foremost in many designer collections.

Fall 2009 brings back some popular classic fabrics. In addition to the usual mohair, suede, leather, fleece and velvet, cotton stretch fabric appears, which allows for expansion and movement as well as a correctly fitted look.

Corduroy and denim casual pants are not only stylish but also practical. A trendy fringe or simple leather belt is appropriate and emit a classic elegance. Metallic fabrics are used in clothing and accessories such as purses and belts. They are worn not only for casual, but also for formal.

Animal print (especially leopard) is a fashion trend that has steadily grown this summer, and will continue in prominence through the autumn and winter. Other animal prints that are in vogue this autumn season are jaguar, cheetah, ocelot and snow leopard. There are also several tiger patterns, as no two tigers have the exact same pattern, but there are similarities. The white tiger pattern is an interesting one. Some accents and jewelry that will be making the scene this fall are listed below:

1. Fashionable scarves with elaborate designs

2. Dazzling gold jewelry is back

3. Long, layered necklaces

4. Stacked rings

5. Cuff bracelets

6. Multi-faceted gemstones

7. Large, eclectic watches

8. Faux crocodile and alligator handbags, belts

Coats are bold and highly structured this season, with wide panels, geometric shapes and more length, based on the runway look from Costume National and Balenciaga. The longer coats are great for colder climates.

Masculine fabrics, such as plaids and tweeds, are also shown for the ladies this autumn. These look great with colorful feminine accessories.

What about the trend in shoes for our fall and winter? Whether theyre low heals or higher heels, we are still seeing the rather thin-shaped swerved heals with a lot more bulk than we saw in summer. Thick soles add height as well as style. In lieu of leather, heavy fabrics provide a sturdy base for chunky buckles, zippers and laces. Timeless boots provide both protection and class. Leather trends are patent, adding shine back in shoes, handbags and belts.

Taking a few steps backward on the fashion scene, dresses and skirts are definitely shorter. In this instance, it is probably best to wear your dress length from just above the knee to at least three inches below the knee. For evening, some are extremely or mini short. If you feel more elegant in longer dresses, go for the extra length. If you like the length a little higher, find it and adjust your hems. It would seem that almost whatever length suits you best, thats the one for you.

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Fashion Smarts

A conservative way to shop is by not riding the latest fashion graze; which is a never ending merry-go-round. In addition it is an endless cycle that leaves us with a lot of garments that we need to get rid of all the time. The best thing to do when shopping is to make sure we really want the items and only buy it if we plan to keep it for a long time. Purchasing apparel and accessories that we only use once or twice is far from a good decision for the environment; or for our pocket books, in the long run.

Shopping for clothes just for the latest fashion fads that come and go so quick is a major waste; especially when we are shopping for personal attire that will be in style for just that season and it takes 20 years for a come back. It's one thing for teenagers to want to keep up with the fashion graze but for grown ups to do it is wasteful, and a far stretch from wise shopping. You know those pieces that don't last. The outfits that need to be tossed out every season. They go out of style so fast while they are still new looking. Which leaves millions of tons of clothing dumped in the land fields each year. We don't want earth to be our dumping ground do we?

Having Fashion Smarts, is about purchasing apparel that doesn't go out of style, and in buying items that last. Instead of contributing to the heaping pile that is a never ending accumulation of clothing that we tend to find ourselves throwing out, or donating all the time.

The crazy mad rush out to buy the latest look can be a bit mindless later on when we look back in time at ourself in photos and we see some of the fashion fads we wore; we end up saying something like: gross! Or, What was I thinking? You know those clothing items, and accessories that we look back on and say, Yuck, that was so ugly. Even if it wasn't us wearing it.

It is best to stay away from those fashion fads that are here briefly and then out of style in a heart beat.

If we stay away from pieces that have designs, logos, ruffles, glimmer, shine and items that you know is a quick vogue and won't be in style very long. Than it is best to leave it on the store shelf, or left to hang on the clothing rack for the next fashion victim to purchase it instead of it being us.

A modern classic look is the best choice in a solid color. For example: a white button up shirt, black dress pants, and pearls are all classic looks. Take into consideration shoes and purses along with everything else for that timeless look that is here to stay.

You will want to purchase good quality clothes that you plan to hold on to. Even if you pay more for an item you will be better off in the long run because you are getting your money's worth. Make sure you really like it before you buy it. Wasteful spending is when you buy stuff that you might wear once or twice and that's it. Or clothing that you never end up wearing at all. The key is choosing to dress in a classic modern style that you enjoy wearing. Not only is it a wise choice financially but you will be reducing the land field waste.

Even more, we not only want our clothes to last but to fit properly as well. Remember to shop quality over quantity and buy good material that will hold up well. When you go out shopping and if you only see yourself wearing gear for a short period of time than forget it. Look for something else that is worth keeping around for as long as the material still looks rich in color and remains in good condition.

Ask yourself some of these questions:

a.) Will this last?

b.) Do I see myself wearing this in a year or two from now and still want to wear it?

c.) Will this item go out of style soon?

d.) Is the fabric good?

e.) Will I want to keep it?

f.) Is this a good buy?

g.) Can I afford it?

If you answer no to any of these questions than don't get it. Impulse shopping gives us items that we need to toss out or purchases that we regret. We don't want junk we want stuff worth having that is within our budget. It doesn't matter if you are rich or low income. Both types of people can enjoy clothing that will last. They just shop at different stores for their goods.

Make sure you get your correct size. Try it on before you buy it that will help eliminate having to return the item. By choosing to try on the items you will know exactly how it fits and looks on you. Take the time to evaluate before you purchase it and what better way to do that than to try it on. Furthermore, anyone that gets their moneys worth for an item or even for a ton of stuff is happy and feels great for being a smart shopper.

If you can fill up at least one garbage bag full of clothes that you need to get rid of every couple months than it is time to reconsider your spending / shopping habits. The main goal here is to reduce wasteful spending and to only buy clothing that you plan to keep for a good length of time and be happy doing so.

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A Guide to Fashion Jewelry

Fashion jewelry (or costume jewelry) can be defined as any non precious jewelry, often where the emphasis is more on the design rather than on the intrinsic value. Generally it will be made gold or silver plated metals (not generally solid silver), plastics, and glass beads, although can also include materials such as wood and leather. On occasions these can be made to imitate precious jewelry, but for a fraction of the cost. However, a great deal of fashion jewelry makes no attempt at imitation, it is more a case of designing something that looks unique, often achieving results that are not possible with precious jewelry.

Glass beads have been with us for centuries and their popularity is enduring. Beaded necklaces have been worn since ancient times to denote status. Not only glass have been used to make beads; wood, amber, non precious stones, metals, plastics, and even recycled cardboard have all been used.

Whilst fashion jewelry may not have the same intrinsic value as it precious counterparts, there is a significant interest in antique and vintage costume jewelry and many pieces are highly collectable. Todays designs are highly eclectic and inspiration is taken from around the world. The use of acrylic beads allow modern designers the scope to make jewelry of colors and shape that simply would not have been possible in previous times.

The price of fashion jewelry can vary hugely, from extremely cheap to outrageously expensive, but with a huge array of fashion jewelry available finding something to suit you and your budget should not be too difficult. Should you be willing to look for jewelry retailers online then your choices increase enormously and most is considerably cheaper.

Whilst fashion jewelry may not have the same intrinsic value as its precious counterparts, but the sheer range of materials and designs available, you can find jewelry that is every bit as distinctive and unique.

Read more about fashion jewelry.

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Canada's Top Ten Beautiful Supermodels and Fashion Models

The modelling and fashion industry is a multi-million dollar business, which attracts the prettiest of women (as well as men) from all around the world. Many fashion and supermodels have made millions as well as made their mark on the industry. Fashion shows and the models that work the shows bring in the elite crowds and make the designers millions of dollars every year in hopes to be the next top supermodel. This got me thinking the other day on how many of these famous or successful female models came from Canada. Therefore, I gathered only 10 of what I thought to be either the most famous or successful models from Canada and brought them together here. Enjoy!

Linda Evangelista: (Supermodel)

Born May 10, 1965 in St. Catharines, Ontario. Linda always had an interest in becoming a famous model and worked hard to get to where she is today. At the young age of only 13, she had won the 1978 Miss Teen Niagara and was discovered by a scout from Elite Model Management. By age 13, Linda had signed to a Toronto modelling company and at age 16 signed with Elite Modelling in New York. Over the years Linda has been regarded as one of the few true supermodels that changed the face of fashion in the late 1980`s and early 90`s. After all between 1988 to 1996 she can be credited to, starting about 11 different hair styles that where very popular. In addition, Linda was the founder of the supermodel union along with three other supermodels, which brought new standards and rules making better working conditions and pay for the models. In her modelling career to date Linda have been in over 63 various advertisements, been on the cover of 68 magazines and easily been in over 15 fa shion shows through out the years. For all of her accomplishments and the changes she made in the modelling industry, Linda Evangelista will always be in my mind one of Canadas Top Models.

Meghan Collison: (Fashion Model)

Born February 3, 1989 in the city of Edmonton in Alberta, lived a girl named Meghan who had big dreams. She is a newbie to the modelling scene and according to Models.com; they proclaim her one of the Top 10 Newcomers in New York. She was only discovered back around 05/2006 at a local mall model search, but after turning 18 she had decided to move to New York and has done fashion shows and advertisements for prominent fashion designers ever since. She has appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia 2007 twice, Vogue Russia 2008, Fashion Canada 2007 and Neo2 as well as been in seven fashion campaigns. Meghan might be new to the whole modelling scene but never the less she is quickly rising to the top of the model industry, which makes her one of Canadas Top Models.Shalom Harlow: (Supermodel)

Born December 5, 1973 in the city of Oshawa, Ontario. Shalom was an energetic girl with dreams of becoming successful in whatever she chose to do. Although modelling was not her first decision, it was what she ended up falling into. Her whole modelling career started when she was discovered at a Cure concert in Toronto by Anne Sutherland. She has worked for famous modelling agencies like Elite Modelling NY, Riccardo Gay Model Management, Select Model Management, IMG Models NY/Paris/London and Milan. Since starting in the industry, Shalom has had many successes. She has appeared in 14 movies, 3 TV series, about 46 advertisements, been on 39 magazine covers and has done about 16 fashion shows through the years. She also ended up in 1996 taking over being the host of the MTV House of Style from Cindy Crawford. Finally in July 2007, Shalom had earned an estimated $2 million in 12 months and Forbes named her 13th in the list of the Worlds 15 Top Earning Supermodels.Ehrinn Cummi ngs: (International Supermodel)

Born March 14, 1981 in Montreal, Quebec. Ehrinn is another Canadian model newbie to the game. She was discovered back in 1998 at a local coffee shop at the age of 17. Her first real job was an advertisement for shampoo, which eventually launched her and her career into the fashion world industry. After seeing this shampoo advertisement, a New York modelling agent scooped her up quickly. Only a year later Ehrinn went on to work for Gucci in Paris, then a year after that signed with Karin Agency which led to ads in Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Jane. Although her career has been short and is only starting off, Ehrinn has already been in over 11advertisements, on three magazine covers, a few fashion shows and has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2002. So far, she has been very successful in the industry and can only get better with time, but because of her accomplishments in so little time, I think Ehrinn is one of Canadas Top Models.

Estella Warren: (Fashion Model)

Estella was born December 23, 1978 in the city of Peterborough, Ontario. She started out as an excellent synchronized swimmer at the age of only 12 but soon after was discovered by a talent agent during a fashion show at her high school. The talent agent was so impressed with Warren, that she sent a Polaroid picture to her New York agency, which started out her whole modelling career. Warren as been in various magazines and commercials, some were Sports Illustrated, Snoeck 2000, Vogue, Vanity Fair as well as 2 commercials for Chanel #5 perfume and commercials for Samsung. She also has been in many ad campaigns for high-end companies such as De Beers, Victoria Secret, Volvo, Cartier and many others. Warren has worked for Elite Model NY, Fotogen Model Agency, Select Model Management, Yuli Models and Elite Model Milan. Estella still models and even in November 2007 was an entry in Stuff Magazines 2006-2007 pin up calendar girl. Her career although short is extensive with alre ady appearing in over 20 advertisements, over 32 magazine covers and over 20 fashion shows, there is no stopping Estella from being one of the Worlds top models.

Mei-Yin Lloyd: (Model)

Lloyd was born November 6, 1978 in Toronto, Ontario and originally started out in the modelling industry as an agent/booker. She has booked advertising campaigns for Molson Canadian, Levis, Versace and Mini Cooper. Lloyd only started modelling when some of her clients insisted that she model for them, and with that, her modelling career took off. Even though she is still new to the modelling world, Lloyd has already been featured on billboards, print ads and TV commercials across Asia, Europe and the Americans. Many of the TV commercials she featured in where for McDonalds, Alexander Keiths Beer, Wal-Mart and the May Company. Lloyd has also been in many music videos and has worked as a model all over Toronto, New York, Miami and Hong Kong. In my eyes because of her accomplishments in such a short period, she deserves to be known as one of Canadas Top Models.

Tricia Helfer: (Supermodel)

Helfer was born April 11, 1974 in Alberta, Canada. Although she never actually planned to be a model, as fate would have it, she was discovered by modelling scout Kelly Streit while standing in line at a local movie theatre at age 17. Only a year later in 1992, she won Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest and was signed to Elite Model Management. Soon after signing, she appeared in ad campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Chanel and Giorgio Armani and also appeared on the covers of Flare, Amica, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Vogue and many other magazines. Helfer success is not all due to her modelling career, she has also been a regular on the popular TV series Battle Star Galactica which in 2006 she won the Leo Award for best lead performance by a female in a dramatic series. On top of that, she has also appeared in over 16 movies and other TV series. In 2007, Helfer was ranked #5 on the Maxims Hot 100 Women of the Year list and posed topless for playboy the same year. Through out the years she has worked for a various top modelling companies some of which are Elite Model NY, T Model Management, Mode Models, and is now currently signed to Trump Model Managements. Coco Rocha: (Supermodel)

Rocha was born in Toronto, Ontario on September 10, 1988 but her family moved to Richmond B.C shortly after her birth. Growing up she showed a real talent for Canadian Irish Dancing and pursed it for much of her childhood. Rocha never planned to be a model but at the age of 14 in 2002, she was discovered by a modelling agent when competing in an Irish dancing competition. She has worked for Elite Model NY, Storm Models, SMG-Seattle Model Guild, Marilyn Agency, Why Not Model Agency, Scan Elite, Ave Management, Elite Model LA, FMI Models Shanghi, and Charles Stuart Agency all in the 6 years shes been modelling. In her short career she has already been on the covers of over 15 magazines, been in over 15 advertisements and 8 fashion shows. Coco Rocha is one Canadas fastest rising Supermodels and will always be one of our countries top models.Heather Marks: (Supermodel)

Marks was born in Calgary, Alberta on July 25, 1988. From a young age, it was a dream of hers to become a supermodel and with that; she worked as hard as she could to be noticed. Finally, after years of shows and competitions and only 12 years old, Marks was finally discovered at the Calgary Womans Show and shortly after that, she won the Mode Models Model Search. She is best known in the fashion world for her big eyes and Doll Like features. So far, in her in 8 years of modelling she has worked for Louisa Models, Supreme, Fotogen Model Agency, Why Not Model, Select Model Management, Mode Models Portland/Calgary/Edmonton, Giovanni Model Agency, My Model Management and many others. Marks is another fast rising model thats already been in over 18 advertisements, on 11 magazine covers and been in 13 fashion shows if not more and recently modelled for Miss Sixty fall 2007. There is no question in my mind that Heather Marks is another of Canadas top supermodels.

Jessica Stam: (Supermodel)

Finally, we have Jessica Stam who was born April 23, 1986 in Kincardine, Ontario. Growing up on a farm as a teen, the thought of being a model never actually crossed the mind of Stam but instead she had hopes of becoming a dentist. Well destiny had other plans for her, as she would find out. One day the family was on their way back from a day trip to Canadas Wonderland, when they stopped at a Tim Hortons for a bathroom break. This is where Stam was discovered standing in line by modelling scout Michele Miller of International Model Management in Barrie, Ontario. After that photographer, Steven Meisel used the 16 year old in every one of his ad campaigns of his. Stam then went on to win the Los Angeles Model Look Search in 2002. Through out her 7-year career she has already worked for such agencies as International Model Management, IMG London/Milan/NY/Paris, My Model Management, Giovanni Model Management, Bravo Models, View Management and Why Not Model Agency. Stam has bee n in over 30 advertisements altogether, on 22 magazine covers and in over 15 fashion shows. She has accomplished an astonishing amount in such a short period and this to me makes Jessica Stam another one of Canadas top models.

There are many more Canadian female supermodels that have accomplished the same as these 10 girls if not more but to me these are the 10 supermodels in my mind that are Canadas Top Models.

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