Men are back in the market for fashion accessories

17 Feb

Posted by Max Sixsmith as Fashion Today

The male shopper, who pretty much was missing at the onset of the recession, is buying again.

And to the delight of retailers, he is not just stocking up on suits and dress shirts, but also doing something women have done for years: spending on accessories.

Bracelets. Bags. Hats. Umbrellas. Even fur stoles. Men are buying so many accessories that some forecasters predict sales growth for men’s clothing and accessories during the first three months of this year will set a 20-year high.

“That guy had been away for a while during the tougher times,” said David Witman, general merchandise manager of Nordstrom’s men’s division.

To get traditional women’s accessories to appeal to men, some designers are giving them manly names and styles.

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Outfit of the Day, featuring Current/Elliott and Gypsy 05

16 Feb

Posted by Max Sixsmith as Fashion Today

Messy hair. SO messy.

What Im Wearing:

Jeans: Current/Elliott The Low Bell in Carnival (available on sale at Revolve Clothing, or at Madison LA) Shirt: Gypsy 05 Ombre Dolman Top (find similar styles here or here) Bracelet: Marco Polo Designs (also seen on the beauty blog) Shoes: Farylrobin Fasha Pump (from 2007 bought at Buffalo Exchange)

Im also rocking the bright lip look, thanks to Emani Cosmetics. T

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Spring Fashion Trends For 2012

07 Feb

Posted by Max Sixsmith as Fashion Today

Spring is the much awaited season as you can break free from the fully covered winter wear, jackets and coats. The most beautiful tops, skirts and dresses can’t be flaunted underneath the sweaters, mufflers and tights that protect you during winter.

With the spring setting in there is warmth and color all around and so will be your fashion trends which will exude warmth and parade bright colors. Spring 2012 will adorn you with brilliant colors, elegant fabrics and also gentle neutrals. T

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Choose the Kind of Bridesmaid dress that you dream about

23 Jan

Posted by admin as Fashion Today

A wedding becomes beautiful and attractive when everything is in perfection. It is not just the dress of the bride that has to look beautiful. The dresses of the flower girls and the bridesmaids should also be equally charming and elegant. The bridesmaid dresses has to definitely match the bride’s dress. There are different kind and fashions of bridesmaid dresses. It can be modern or traditional. The wedding location and the weather also matters a lot while choosing the dress of the bridesmaids.

The dress can be either long gowns or the ones that have elegant steps and fleets that show off the beauty of the legs. A lot can be done with the neck as well. T Read more…

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Take our ‘most romantic’ poll

21 Jan

Posted by Max Sixsmith as Fashion Today

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