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Should we SPLURGE?

That is the unrequited question for womankind, isn’t it? This is quite possibly the “age old” question for the fashion savior-faire crowd of the world. The answer should come effortlessly; unfortunately we can’t all afford to say yes to every expensive pair of heels that summons us or every pricey piece that catches our eye.

What exactly is it that causes us to lose all common sense and spend more than our bank accounts or maxed out credit cards will allow? Splurging is like a drug that picks you up out of that dark hole on a bad day. It can also serve as a reward system. “I just got a promotion, why can’t I buy those pair of Manolos I’ve been hopelessly drooling over at Neiman for the past 6 months?” Sometimes it’s all about the label, sometimes it’s all about the trend, sometimes it’s just the way it makes you feel. The important thing is that it’s fun and it feels good to splurge…on occasion that is. This is where the savvy splurge comes in. A savvy splurge should be something that could be considered a “good investment.” It is these splurges that will last through the ever changing trends of the fashion world. But who is to say that the great pair of pink Ugg boots with the jewels on them or that super-cute hobo peasant skirt aren’t going to carry us through the 21st century? For all you girls out there who think every trendy piece of jewelry and every must have pair of shoes will in fact make a comeback in the year 2015, we might have a thing coming to us when those credit card companies decide to decrease our spending limits, or worse yet, suspend our cards!

So, the key to splurging is deliberation and occasion. If you’ve really thought it through and honestly, after you leave the store and come back a couple times, believe you absolutely HAVE to have that purse, go ahead and SPLURGE! Just make sure this process doesn’t tend to happen on a weekly or even monthly basis. And for those of you who don’t have the liberty of splurging on an $800 bag, stores like Forever 21, Styles for Less and even the local vintage shop or quick online clothing wholesaler come in handy for those ever-popular trends that might be over with a blink of an eye. So when you decide to take the plunge, make sure you are going to get the miles out of those pricey additions to your already fabulous wardrobe.

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The biggest trend for 2006 is that kids are more fashion-conscious-at earlier ages. You may have seen those ads for Old Navy-”Get your Fash’ On”? They’re aimed at pre-teens-who are absorbing the message. Many of us didn’t care about fashion until we hit high school-until then, we wore whatever T-shirts, jeans, shirts, sweatshirts, and other things our parents bought us or our older siblings handed down. Today, kids as young as eight or nine are brand-conscious and trend-aware, shopping for cohesive outfits instead of just throwing on whatever’s clean. Here are just some of the brands and trends your youngsters craved over 2006.

The 80′s Are Back. You may have noticed a trend this year for skinny jeans, ballet-slipper-inspired shoes, leggings under skirts, oversized tees, and big hoop earrings. This is a look that appeals to young girls-it’s whimsical and yet stylish at the same time. Trendy tweens in 2006 went for the Flashdance look in a big way.

Crib Rock Couture. This company mixes traditional nursery rhymes with edgy style to give a unique, creative and entertaining take on kids’ clothing. The brand is extremely popular among celebrities-Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck, and more are all known to dress their kids in these clothes.

Dress Like a Pirate. Pirate fashion inspired by the hit movie Pirates of the Caribbean was big this year. Horizontal stripes, fringed edges, bright colors, and beading were all the rage among younger pre-tweens.

Loads of Layers. Layering is a big fashion trend among young adults that’s been around for a while, and the kid fashion world is starting to emulate it. Girls are picking up camisoles, layering several different shirts, sweaters and button-downs. Trendy kids are also incorporating scarves and knit ponchos, and leggings under skirts for a look that’s more sophisticated than the typical jeans-and-a-sweater warm weather looks of past decades.

Bohemian Chic. With stars like Mary Kate Olsen and Sienna Miller as role models, young girls went for the flowy, flowery Bohemian Chic look in a big way this past year. This look involves long, flowing skirts; earthy tones combined with antique colors like dusty rose and muted sage; lots of contrasts in texture; Ethnic-inspired prints; and chunky, handmade-looking jewelry.

Rock Edge. Rock-inspired tees for boys have been a big trend ever since Angelina Jolie’s son, Shiloh, made an appearance in People Magazine wearing one from Kingsley. These tees are vintage-looking, faded and distressed. Boys tend to like baggy pants, but the look is a tad more sophisticated when paired with some dark, straight-leg fitted jeans or a pair of skater-boy long shorts.

Vintage Casual. A little softer than the rock-edge look, but still along the same theme, boys loved the vintage casual look this year-it looks cool without “trying too hard,” and it’s comfortable, too. Pre-worn, pre-distressed and faded-looking tees with old-fashioned logos are a mainstay of this look, worn under button-downs left unbuttoned and untucked for that casual, relaxed look. Cargo pants and worn-in, relaxed-fit jeans are a natural pairing.

Expect kids to become brand-conscious earlier and earlier into 2007-they’re noticing what their older peers wear, and they want to look the same. There are lots of ways young kids can look cool and still wear age-appropriate clothes.

Leather products now days are becoming popular in recent years and so is the case with Men’s and Women’s Leather Jackets. There are varieties of leather jackets and some of them are biker jackets, outlaw jackets, Army jackets and the Policemen Jackets. There are various designs available in these leather jackets. These Men’s and women’s Biker Jackets come from various types of material such as buckskin leather, calfskin, suede, goatskin, lizard skin, chamois, ostrich, pigskin and cowhide leather. These Biker Jackets are mainly two types; one of them is with buttons (these buttons vary as per design) and other with zipper, which is commonly used. All these men and women Bikers Jackets are waterproof and at the same time protect from cold. Men’s leather Biker Jacket is similar in nature to the Women’s Leather Biker Jackets.

Black and brown are common colors of biker jackets and black leather biker jacket looks stunning if worn with blue jeans. Men and women leather biker jackets are available in cream, tan and even red color. Two-wheeler riders, for racing and long rides, wear these Leather bikers Jackets. The latest leather biker jackets are distressed leather biker jackets and faux fur trimmed jackets, which has faux fur and provides vintage look. In case of women leather biker jacket, fringed leather biker jacket that gives a cowgirl look is very popular.

Men and women’s leather biker jackets are waxed with crocodile, alligator or the snake skin. Along with waxing company logos, various tattoos are also embossed on the leather jackets. Single and double-breasted leather biker’s jackets are readily available in market. Men’s leather biker jacket and women’s leather biker jackets can be purchased either from shops or through websites. The owner offers heavy discount for men and women’s leather biker jackets as they are purchased in bulk.

Now days, the leather biker jackets are used commonly by owners of the Harley, Yamaha and Hero Honda motorcycles. They provide comfort for the rider and also used as fashion among teenagers. In case you are a biker, these leather jackets provide you protection, warmth and a new accessory for your wardrobes. Men and women leather biker jacket can be worn with any kind of outfit. Other clothing that is worn along with biker jacket is leather pants, chaps and these protect the rider from strong wind and pieces of debris from the road.

Various advantages of Men leather biker Jacket and women leather Biker jackets are as follows.
- The long durability of the biker jackets.
- Tearing and wearing does not take place easily in case of biker jackets.
- These biker jackets are easy to clean and maintain.
- The nylon linings available on the leather biker jackets provide coolness in summer while riding the motorbikes.
- Leather biker jackets are soft and comfortable in nature.
- Extra space for movement of arms and shoulders is provided in men leather biker jacket and for women’s leather biker jackets.
- Both these leather biker jackets can be used for any occasion and provides stylish look.
- They also safeguard you in case of an accident.

Stop the presses. You don’t have to be skinny to wear “skinny.” In fact, the skinny jean is about a look, not a waistline.

“The resurgence of skinny and straight jeans is part of a modern ’80s trend built from familiar favorite looks,” says Caroline Calvin, Levi’sRegistered trademark brand senior vice president of global creative design. “Straight has been around since the invention of the 501Registered trademark over 130 years ago. Skinny is built from a sexy rocker look and both will be hot this year with women and men.” She added that while the leg opening remains at the forefront, “there are some easy ways to take advantage of this look and some interesting trends within the trend to note.”

Caroline Calvin Offers The Skinny On How To Wear “Skinny” And Straight Jeans:

• Wear long tunic tops for a long lean appearance or sweater knits to create eye-teasing balance.

• High heels, high heels, high heels! A pair of high heels will give you a sexy, long, lean look with a skinny or straight jean.

• For classic Audrey Hepburn-inspired style, try pairing ballet flats with a crop-length fit. If Sienna Miller is more your style icon, pair flats with a longer skinny jean and a long tunic-style top, but keep in mind this look works best on smaller frames.

• Guys can feel as cool as James Dean by slipping into a pair of vintage-style sneakers with lean straight-leg jeans.

• Pair skinny jeans with a high-heeled slouchy boot. The chunkiness of the boot makes the leg look slimmer. For the same effect, try wearing one of the new skinny stacked-style jeans, such as Levi’sRegistered trademark Capital E™ Skimmer Jean. The stacking at the ankle offers visual balance much like a boot-cut fit.

According To Calvin, The Top Five Trends Within The Skinny And Straight Look Are:

1. Clean, Dark Finishes & Washes–which include grey and black.

2. Authentic Vintage Finishes–worn-in looks with hand-repaired stitches and patchwork, and frayed leg openings.

3. Various Lengths–women will see everything from extra long, to cropped, to fall shorts (at the knee), while men will favor extra-long and ankle-length styles.

4. Modern Detailing–while still “skinny” in that they’ll feature a tighter fit, the style will incorporate cargo pockets, elastic bands at ankles and retro-inspired patch detailing.

5. Straight Styles–if true skinny jeans are not right, a slim, straight-leg jean will be a popular alternative that gives the same long-and-lean look.

The great number of people who have taken interest in shopping vintage these days translates to a pretty much good market in vintage fashion. This, in turn, attracts an equally great number of people to start selling vintage items. But for these new sellers, selling online is a more viable option than starting a brick and mortar store since there is less starting capital, upkeep, and leg work involved. However, this doesn’t dismiss the fact that vintage clothing resale via the Internet requires careful attention to keep the business going and the customers coming. If you are seriously considering selling vintage clothes online, here are the general rules you should follow.

1.) Be honest with your item description. Online buyers heavily rely on your description, so give an accurate account of the item’s condition. State whether it is in excellent condition, perfect, wearable, or still looks like it’s never been worn. But as good as you are in communicating the positives, tell your customers the flaws or damages that may be present in your item-stains, moth holes, split seams, faded fabric, missing buttons, and the likes. Never mislead your customers and overlook the flaws. Your customers know they are buying old stuff, so they somehow expect some sort of damages. Remember that you are trying to build your business, and for you to do that, you must first build customer trust. Giving accurate description establishes your integrity.

2.) Tell the overall structure of the garment. If it is a dress, is it billowy? Does its bodice have a boned area? Is the neckline too low? The sleeves have turn back cuffs? If you can get more specific and use the proper terminologies, the better.

3.) Describe the fabric, trimmings, and mode of construction. You can look at the label of the garment to know the fabric. However, there are some instances the garment doesn’t come with its original label, so you must make extra effort to knowing the different fabrics used for vintage clothes such as silk, chiffon, organza, grosgrain, and velveteen. You should as well learn the different trimmings like quilting, crochet, and cutwork. Then, state the mode of construction. Was the garment haute couture, mass produced, or custom made? You can determine this by looking at the fabric, the structure, the sewing technique, and the materials used. Generally, the more elaborate and detailed a garment is, the more expensive it was in its early days.

4.) Give the measurements. You need to tell the measurements of hips, waist, and bust. Other buyers, however, want to know the complete measurements, so be ready with the bodice, length, width, hemline, and so on.

5.) Post photographs. When you can’t be descriptive enough, the photos can do the job. This, however, doesn’t excuse you from giving full and accurate description, but is only a form of help to better send the message across, especially if you are not yet familiar with certain terminologies. What should be photographed? The full view of the garment, damages, and special details.

6.) State your preferred mode of payment. But don’t give detailed information yet, as doing so may put off potential buyers. You can instead prefer to send all the payment information via email to a sure buyer. Draft returns policy as well to assure your buyers of your integrity as a seller in the vintage clothing resale business.

Vintage clothing has been making waves for some time now and people are finding this sweet change something good. It’s the rave not only in the underground fashion scene but also in the mainstream of fashion. Young and old alike have found many ways of taking advantage of this hot new fad and create a style that is their own. There are a million reasons for people to get on and ride the bandwagon of change and it all starts by taking time off and discovering what we have in our closets that we could pass off as vintage clothing.

One question that lingers in the air though is what clothes can we call vintage and are those that just won’t cut it. Let’s all take a closer look at what makes vintage clothing and what are those that are just not part of the boat.

What makes vintage true vintage? One thing that we can’t just do is to put on any old clothes and call it vintage. There are a dozen of reasons why, one of those reasons is that not all clothes that were worn by our ancestors can be called vintage because some of them are just plain old clothes. To get a good idea what is vintage clothing in your wardrobe we first have to get an idea from the experts. Reading magazines and internet websites or blogs would give you an idea of what the fashion gurus are calling vintage. One of the true vintage clothes that we can never go wrong with according to experts is a good pair of faded jeans.

One good pair of worn out jeans can have that vintage effect that we are looking for. To be precise of how vintage jeans would look like, check and see if you can still wear it. Now another thing to look for is how faded those jeans are. More faded is better, just remember that it just needs to be faded not worn out of shape (that’s a different story altogether, now they are just old and unusable).

Make your own vintage. Another way of getting your hands on vintage clothing is by making your own vintage clothes. Sounds scary and complicated but trust me; it’s actually easier than it sounds. Fading clothes and jeans on purpose is a lot easier when you know exactly how to do it. One sure fire way of achieving that faded vintage look is by bleaching.

A good amount of bleach would fade any clothes in seconds. Just be careful how much time and amount of bleach you use so you don’t ruin your clothes. Another good way is by stone washing your clothes. It’s a little harder than bleaching and you might need some help on this, but the good thing is that there are a lot of references on the subject online and in forums. Go online and search for methods and techniques for stone washing and your bound to run in to some pretty interesting stuff along the way.

After knowing how to make your clothes look like they are old enough to be 50 years old, try your hand at selling your creations. The good thing about vintage clothing is that there are lots of other people that are also interested in it and with making it.

People everywhere are caught up with one of the hottest fads to sweep the planet since sliced bread, and it is not even something new. Vintage clothing is making a big comeback everywhere and people are raving about how old can be so in and new. What is it about vintage clothing that people cannot get enough of and why is it so popular?

For us to better understand what vintage is and how to spot vintage clothing we have to first know the story behind its slow rise to the fashion scene. Typically, vintage clothing is something that was created back from the 1920′s to the 1980′s. Items of clothing like shirts, pants, tops, vests and other clothes worn in those eras are considered vintage. Other items like boots, shoes, accessories and other materials that were created for the purpose of being worn are also vintage items.

Fashion trends back in those days influence the slow rise of vintage clothing to the modern fashion scene. Some notable personalities have contributed to the comeback of vintage in the modern fashion scene. One of them would be the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. If we remember during the height of his career as a music icon, he bravely sported the Napoleon look with his military uniform inspired coat and gloves. He was the main influence of people when it comes to the maverick fashion that he had.

Though he later settled down with less flamboyant color schemes, he nonetheless made an impact. While it is true that a lot of celebrities have tried their hand in bringing back a certain period in vintage clothes, there are also some that really didn’t work out well. After all, not everyone or anything for that matter, which makes a comeback, is readily accepted by the people. Still, there are some that really made an impressive mark in the vintage fashion scene.

If we trace back the roots of the rise of vintage, we will find ourselves in the shores of Japan where some of the most eccentric and iconic fashion statements have been made in the last century. After being closed to the influence of the outside world for centuries, the Japanese have made a big comeback in terms of fashion.

The young and talented Japanese designers have tapped into the years of fashion trends and have put on a certain degree of ownership to the design. For example, corsets were a main fashion must have back in the 20′s and 30′s, the young Japanese designers put a twist to it and helped give the corset a comeback. Though there would be a few disputes as to where the corset comeback really originated, it is still undeniable that the Japanese have helped a lot in the resurrection of an antiquity.

Aside from eccentric designers and mavericks that bravely delved in to the past t look for viable designs that could be brought back, one of the main contributor to the rise of vintage clothing to the modern fashion scene would be the second hand stores that could be found almost everywhere. These stores have an abundant supply of Vintage clothing that dates back to the civil war.

So if you are out to find that perfect vintage look don’t be afraid to look into these stores and get a great find.

People are raving about the comeback vintage clothing is making. From the streets of Hollywood to the posh homes of the country’s high society elites almost everyone are in the market to find that perfect vintage pair of jeans and the crumpled up vintage shirt. Vintage clothing came a very along way from the relief good that used to be given to hurricane victims, fire victims, earthquake victims and other victims of natural and man made disasters to the highly sought after pieces of clothing that people consider it now.

The rise of vintage clothing to the modern fashion scene has a lot of holes and puddles along the way. No one can really say where and when it started its comeback, what is known to people now is how it became the most popular theme for any occasion. People far and wide have been in the market for Vintage clothing for almost all occasions. Some have gone as far as using vintage clothing as wedding gowns and special occasion suit and dresses. The success of vintage clothing has also inspired clothing companies to come out with vintage collections and lines.

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Some companies have gone as far as making their clothes look worn out and old on purpose, so that it would appear more attractive to the customers of today. It’s funny when you think about why more and more people are looking for something that already looks old and worn out when there are countless selections of new and more vibrantly colored clothes in the market. What makes vintage clothing appealing though? Well, there is no certainty to the reason why people choose vintage but according to some, the vintage look gives the clothes a classic feel to it.

ome say that it gives the clothes character and personality. It is often compared to people, when people are young they have little or no idea of how the world works. Just like clothes, a new pair of jeans may have the feeling of stiffness and stuffiness that comes from being fresh from the factory. The color is vibrant and showy and it is a little hot to the eyes. On the other hand, a vintage pair of jeans has faded lines that say, this is where you usually crumple me up before you sit. The colors have faded in certain areas and indicate that they have seen and heard a lot in their lifetime, and there are rips here and there that let you breathe while wearing them.

People invest a lot of money to look good and there’s a good reason why. Everyday people meet, play, converse, greet and bump into other people that could have a foothold in their lives. It’s is important that when that thing happen you are dressed your best and ready to face the situation, it’s just like looking for and wearing the right pieces of vintage clothing. You will never know when you need to just sit back and enjoy the moment, so you have to be comfortable in the clothes you wear for you to really enjoy.

So why do you have to be stressed out? The best pair of vintage jeans could be right there somewhere just waiting for you to arrive and get it, don’t miss out on it.