Archive for December, 2011
The Proliferation of Vegan Stores and Vegan Products Signal a Paradigm Shift in Fashion
Posted by admin in Fashion Trends 2012 on December 29, 2011
Hard core vegans focus on a dieting regimen and life-style that will not cause injury to animals and the planet directly or indirectly via the processing of animal hides like leather, sheepskin, silk or wool. Vegans reject shoes or boots and garments created from animal derived goods. At one time becoming “vegan” meant centering on what you had to lose in order to experience an ethical healthy way of life. At this time individuals are more conscious of what they’re putting on, what supplies and chemicals have been used, and how it impacts the environment.
A rise of vegan fashions and vegan stores that sell cruelty free merchandise have led vegans and non-vegans alike to change their shopping habits. Only 10 years ago, shoppers looking for animal friendly products had to resort to large box retailers, considered ”vegan” due to stocking synthetic material items in their product mix. Today you’ll find a plethora of nationwide chains, boutiques, on-line retailers, and eco-minded labels are encouraging consumers, even those merely flirting with a vegetarian eating plan, to acknowledge its precepts past the kitchen and into their wardrobes. Part of the cause for the surge in vegan stores is the fact that the vegetarian population have grown significantly in the past couple of years. It can be estimated that as of 2011 there are 5.2 million vegetarians within the USA and Canada and approximately Forty percentage are vegans. Youngsters at this time are a lot more most likely to adopt to vegan fashion as they are growing up on the “reduce, reuse, recycle, and repurpose”, also known as the 4R’s mantra, and debates about global warming.
Ethical fashion items nowadays are durable and come in numerous styles and colors using plant based material, like cotton, hemp, or bamboo, synthetic plastic-like material such as rayon, and all-natural dyes. Vegan products have invaded all item categories and it is not uncommon to locate vegan fur jackets, sustainable bamboo iPhone and iPad cases, vegan boots, vegan purses, vegan belts, and also vegan suits. These cruelty-free goods compete not simply aesthetically but also on price against conventional goods. The wide assortment of vegetarian product offerings is contributing to a quantifiable growth of vegan style resources.
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2011 Summer Fashion Trends for Plus Size Women
Posted by admin in Summer Fashion Trends on December 29, 2011
Are you feeling the heat yet? Summer is pretty much with us, so now is the perfect time to get in the know about the latest trends in plus size fashion for the upcoming season.
Most stores have already launched their Spring and Summer collections and are adding new items to their shops, both online and in stores around malls. So now is the perfect time to update yourself about the latest trends to update your closet in time for the Summer months.
So here are the top Summer plus size fashion trends you need to know about.
1. Animal Prints
The animal magnetism trend is back this year, and it is back with a vengeance because you can see animal prints everywhere! Front dresses, to top, tunic tops, and even leggings can be found in animal prints. Whether you’re looking for leopard or tiger prints you can find there in various different shades too not just the regular shades. Don’t worry if you’re not too daring to go for an animal print dress, you can incorporate this trend by wearing an animal print clutch-bag with a little black dress for example.
2. Wide Stripes
Stripes were very much in fashion last year, and this Summer they are back, but with a twist. Last year we were used to seeing thin stripes, but the ones hitting the catwalk this season are wide. So watch out for tops with wide stripes, in various colors.
3. Floral Prints
Whilst the animal prints trend exudes a woman’s strong side, the floral prints trend of course brings out a woman’s fragility and femininity. So although quite opposing trends, both of these will be big this Summer season. Look out for floral print tops and dresses. Some are all over prints, whereas other styles just have a touch of floral pattern. Again if you are not very comfortable with wearing prints, add on this trend to your outfits with patterned bags, shoes and scarves.
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6 Spring Wedding Fashion Trends For 2011
Posted by admin in Spring Fashion Trends on December 29, 2011
Spring is around the corner and so is the spring wedding. A wedding in spring has its own beauty; color is back in nature with trees shining with new leaves, the grass is green once more and beautiful flowers blooming everywhere. A spring bride has the chance of wearing bright girlish color to compliment the colorful nature outside. So if you are planning to be a bride this spring or attending the marriage of your favorite cousin/friend, here are some tips to help you out.
• First is color. A spring bride can choose romantic colors like pink or red over pastel colors like white, ivory, lavender or yellow. You can give a modern twist by wearing a dress with combination of pink and lime green. That can double up as your wedding theme as well.
• The style of wedding dress is heavily leaning on vintage especially those from 50′s and 60′s. If you don’t want to go all the way, you can try one or two items that are classic vintage and reminiscent of the era like retro birdcage bird veil.
• Lace wedding dress is back into fashion in 2011 for Spring brides. Other fabrics that are in this year include organza, chiffon and charmeuse. Princess style ball gowns are another all time favorite; the trend this Spring is to add roses, ruffles, layers of lace and organza petals to create a dramatic, voluminous silhouettes that will simply blow away your guests, and your fiancé’s mind as well.
• Flowers and spring are unanimous; you can’t think of one without the other. So it is no wonder that spring wedding will reflect this element. Keeping with the trends, dresses this year are high on floral embellishment for the bride as well as bridesmaid, and even the dresses of close relatives like the mother of the bride or groom. So if you are planning to wear a sheath dress to the wedding of your cousin or a ball gown, add color to it by including embroidered 3D-bud and blossoms. If you love the vintage look of 40s and 50s, you can choose to wear a pretty A-line dress with floral add-ons near the waistline and bodice. This is perfect especially if the wedding is being held on the afternoon or morning or if the wedding is being held in a park or some open-air area.
• Spring air can be chilly for the bride as well as those attending it. So a light cover-up should be part of your dress. But instead of wraps go for cardigans made of cashmere. Keep the sleeves full-length or ¾ and the attention of all will be on you.
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