Wearing Torn Jeans — Yay or Nay?

So, you finally decided that you want to wear jeans and feel the beat of the streets? Well, you are not alone in that regard. I, for one, have always viewed jeans as the “spirit of the streets” in the sense that it embodies the whole aura of the cityscape where we live in. Almost everyone, at least once in their lives, have worn denim jeans along with a pair of plain white shirt to accompany it. This “lean and mean” street style is reminiscent of the pavements of New York and California where people wearing denim jeans can be seen dime a dozen. Although Levi Strauss first introduced it to the mainstream during the late 1800’s, the denim jeans is still loved up to this very day.

Wearing jeans is already enough to give you that mean and raw street culture that you might want to go for, but did you know that altering it a bit can give it that final “oomph” to go along with your outfit. What I am trying to say is that you can add a little more flare and appeal to your already nice set of denim jeans by purposely tearing it in places such as the knee and the thigh areas.

Well, if you ask me, there is nothing more authentic than wearing your jeans to the point where you would tear it naturally on its own. However, doing so will take a lot of time — months, or even years if your jeans are really tough — and you might end up buying a new pair of jeans instead (because your old one is used too much that it is already breaking down in places) To get around this, one thing that you can do is to tear your jeans on purpose by using a pair of scissors to cut it in places. With this technique, you don’t have to wear your denim jeans for years and wait for it to break down.

To do this, just simply get a scissor and create a small horizontal slit or cut in your denim jeans — along the places where it would “naturally” tear if you wear it everyday. Such places are the knee area and the mid-thigh area, where most of the creases and folds due to the pressure of walking, sitting and running in your jeans are concentrated.

Wearing torn jeans is really great especially when you are looking for that stylish yet run down and worn out look. A pair of white  or black shirt would really go along nicely with it, and it would make you feel like you have gone back to the early 90’s street fashion. I personally like to add a bit of street-style flare by wearing some nice snapback caps to finish off this style. If you are looking for a nice set of pre-torn jeans — those that are already torn and cut in places when you buy them — you can check out this nice stone washed and torn skinny jeans from the store Miamisvin.

Add Some Vintage Vibe With Flared Jeans

One of the most intriguing yet perennial bottom wears for women is the flared pants. As part of the “bell bottom” family, the flared pants has come and gone throughout the history of women’s fashion. There are times during a decade when the flared pants is very popular, and there are also times when the flared pants seems “off” to many fashion fans. Having said that, one strong trait of flared pants is that it never seems to go completely out of style, as proven by the renaissance of the flared style that generally happens time and time again.

But, since the flared pants style often circle back into the fashion scene frequently, they can easily be found in retail store, even during those years when flares aren’t displayed or modeled in the high-fashion festivals and runways. Flared pants look really nice on most women because they give extra grace movements and calls the attention to nice hips, legs and curves.

What Is A Flared Style?

Cut in such a way that makes the ankle roomy and wide, the flared jeans is often misinterpreted as “A-Line” or palazzo pants.  Personally, I think that palazzo pants are much more “extreme” and I consider them “outliers” in the bellbottom family. Flared pants has much more room for daily and casual wear, and they can also be fitted to be worn on semi-casual occasions. Not to be confused with other types, the terms bell-bottom, palazzo, boot-cut and even wide legged pants are often used as synonyms for “flared pants,”. But in reality, these are all distinct styles only closely related to one another. If you ask me personally, I think what makes flared jeans kind of unique is where it begins to widen only at the middle calf section, rather than at the knee or hip like the other bellbottom cuts. Flared pants are often cut relatively tight in contrast, which makes them much more flattering for most women.

Just like every thing that we wear, not everyone will look equally good in the same flared pants, even if it looks good on their favorite model. Let us admit it, not every one has the thin and tall model body, which is why we have to think carefully about how we carry the flared style. The clothing items that we pair up with the flared pants also provide a great deal of effect on the final outcome of the look we are going for. Having said that, one rule that works well when I wear flared pants is to not wear a bulging, large top along with the pants. If possible, wear a nice cropped shirt to show a bit of your curves too. If you are trying to hide your belly or make it look “flatter”, wear a high rise flared pants and it will do the trick for you.

If you want to know what I mean, check out this flared slacks from Shezgood.com and see how the wearer makes the flared pants look good just bare or even layered with other clothes. You can mix and match other clothing wear using this as your inspiration, so I hope you learned something new from me today 🙂

How Wearing Boots Can Give You A Whole New Different Look

There is no denying that boots are one of the most popular women’s wear. Not only are boots very fashionable and trendy, but they also protect the feet during the cold months of the year when Fall and Winter starts to come in. Although the foot wear was once a definitive men’s wear, the once-masculine boots have evolved to fit in the niche of women’s fashion too. Not only are boots fun, trendy, sexy and fashionable, but they can also create a complete your outfit in ways that normal shoes and sneaker can’t. If you ask me, there is a certain kind of appeal that only boots can give to a woman — the kind that makes you want to look at it again and again, and you won’t get tired having to look at it whenever you do!

Why Women Wear Boots

When you choose a well-crafted, well-made pair of boots, it can give you an edge and it can accentuate even the simplest and modest outfit that you are wearing. Even a pair of blouse coupled with denim jeans can look really striking and eye-catchy if you finish it off with a pair of high boots. Having said that, there are a lot of variety and option that you can choose from when wearing boots to finish your outfit. Although they are mostly worn with pants and denim, boots can look good in skirts and dresses too if you can choose them properly.

Women’s boots can be categorized by length, and different lengths of boots can also give you a unique look. Booties, Ugg and slouch boots often come in ankle-high proportions and are often worn for a more casual look. Combat boots, cow girl boots and wellington boots often end up around the thigh and lower knee portion. Although these are the normal sizes and lengths of the average women’s boots, it is also possible to find boots in custom made heel height and overall length. But still, different lengths and kinds of boots will flatter different body types of women. As such, it is often a safe idea to not only look for a pair that looks attractive but one that can make you look good too.

As a simple rule for wearing boots with dresses and skirts, do not allow it to go over the hemline. Always make sure that the top of your boots’ length is under the hemline of your dress, or else it would look really weird and unflattering to the eyes. Wearing boots with pants or denim is a lot more forgiving, as you can either tuck it inside the boots if you are wearing a high length boots or let it “blouse” or crop outside if you are wearing ankle boots. As for ankle boots, I find that they are easier to wear casually and much more comfortable to wear compared to high length boots.

Here is an example of a very nice ankle boots from Yubbshop that can really make your simple outfit stand out. Notice how even a simple black pants and white knit top is accentuated by wearing a pair of boots!

Flats For Fashionable Feet

Some women think that fashionable feet should always come with a price — wearing tall and high heeled shoes. Although it can’t be disputed that high heeled shoes really does make you look classy and sophisticated, a woman who knows a thing or two about fashion can also look good wearing flats. You remember Audrey Hepburn? Audrey is one of the biggest Hollywood icons during her time, and she always managed to look good wearing only flats and some nicely chosen clothes. Although many women are under the impression that it is very difficult to become fashionable or classy without high heels, in reality this is far from the truth.

Why Wear Flats?

Simple put, an outfit can drastically change with the addition of foot wear — this is something that holds true for most occasions. However, it doesn’t mean that you have to suffer long hours wearing only high heels. Flats offer a unique and comfortable way to make your foot wear interesting, which is why you should consider getting them for your casual and even dressy walks.

Although women’s flats aren’t as striking or dramatically attention-grabbing as a nice set of high heels, there are numerous ways to make them really pop out. For example, canvas flats are very easy to silkscreenm, paint or print on. Because of this, canvas flats are very good candidates for wearing brightly printed floral flats that can really give you that Summer or spring look that you are looking for. On the contrary, patent leather flats are very thick, attention grabbing and shiny. Patent leather flats are your best bet when it comes to getting “dressy” without having to wear high heeled pumps.

Although suede is generally a soft material, and is favorably worn around summer or spring, it is also something that can be worn even during the Fall season. Suede looks really nice and soft on the feet, and the texture of the small hair strands on suede shoes can really change how it looks, keeping and storing suede is not the easiest thing to do. Avoid wearing suede flats when you are unsure of the weather — especially if it is dark and rain is foreboding. When storing it, make sure that you avoid keeping it in a place where direct sunlight can hit it because it might suffer from bleaching or color fading.

Pointed toe flats are best worn for classy and evening night outs because of the shape of the shoes that are slim and sexy. Square toe flats might not be too common, but they are also worn for business and looks really good when paired with slacks. Ballet flats are great all around shoes and would go really well with casual walks even in jeans or slim pants.

At the end of the day, what is important is that you are wearing something that is not only fashionable but comfortable as well. With this in mind, I highly recommend that you check out this tasseled flats from Lemite and see if that style is something that you would fancy!

What Are The Different Kinds Of Midi Skirts?

As early as 1940’s, midi skirts have already proliferate in the market for women’s bottoms. Named as such because its hem ends around the “mid calf” area of a woman’s legs, midi skirts have been trying to establish again a strong presence in a marketplace dominated by mini skirts, leggings and slim fit pants. During the 1940’s midi skirts were popular among high end, chic and elegant women — most especially celebrities and actresses. Until the mini skirt became too popular and overpowered the then popular midi skirts, there is no doubt that midi skirts revolutionized how a woman dresses and carries herself.

When you are buying a midi skirt, it is important to know the different types of skirts and which one would look good on you. A midi skirt worn by a friend or a celebrity might look really stunning (when they are the ones wearing it) but wouldn’t look to good if you are the one wearing it. The reason for this might be a lot of things — body shape, hip size, leg length. To help you decide on what would better fit your body type, here are some info on the different kinds of midi skirts

Different Kinds Of Midi Skirts

Asymmetrical Midi Skirt

The asymmetrical midi skirt has an unevern hem length, which means one side is longer than the other. This can create a “slip” effect which can look flattering on you if you possess long legs. According to some, “The hem may also be of a different material than the body of the skirt; the whole point of the asymmetrical design is to draw attention to the hem, which leads the eye to the shape of the legs. Fabrics in the asymmetrical design are usually lighter so that the skirt swirls and has movement.”

Peasant Midi Skirt

Peasant midi skirts, also known as boho or “bohemian” skirts, is an A-line skirt. This means that it is well-fitted on the hips and drapes widely down to the legs, forming somewhat of a letter A in the process. Because the waist is snug, it is great for showing the feminine shape of a woman’s body. I really like this style of midi skirt, but I am careful not to eat too much the day before or the evidence will surely show!

Pencil Midi Skirt

Pencil Midi Skirts are form fitting from the waist up to the part where the hem ends — which is roughly around the calf. With a high waistline, pencil skirts are great for daily business or office look — it can even be worn to formal events as long as you choose the right color to complement your top and bottoms.

These are just some of the most common kinds of midi skirts available in the market right now. There are also combinations of many different types of skirts, such as this fit and flared midi skirt from Korean Fashion Web store 11 am that is form-fitting at the waist but flared down at the hem. If you are shopping for a midi skirt, make sure that you check which one suits your body type!

Cheers!

My Simple Guide For Buying True Cashmere

Are you on the hunt for a true cashmere shirt or sweater? In the truest sense of the word, cashmere is one of those luxurious materials that people would love to have on their garment collection. Soft as butter and flows as creamy as milk, cashmere is made from goats grown mostly in Asia. Owning a true cashmere can be considered a luxury because those who have owned one can attest to the high quality, comfort, softness and warmth that only this garment can offer.

There are myriad reasons why cashmere is considered one of the highest class in fabric and garment material. Because true cashmere is very soft and buttery, while at the same time never ties up and become itchy, it can cost an arm and a leg to own one. Despite its reputation for being soft as butter, cashmere is really durable and will last you a very long time if taken care of and stored properly.

The thing about cashmere though is that there are so many variations in the market right now. Some are true cashmere, which is 100% made of cashmere wool. Other cashmere on the other hand are mixed with other fibers cloth materials such as cotton and nylon. To make sure you are buying the right kind or the purest kind of cashmere, here are some tips that might help :

How To Check If You Are Buying True Cashmere

Check The Label For Purity

Government mandates that cashmere purity should be properly indicated by makers, or they will suffer the consequences. If you want to experience the softness and warmth of true cashmere, better make sure that you are buying 100% cashmere as indicated on the label.

Do The Finger Pinch Test

This might be one of the easiest tests that you can do to check if the cashmere that you are buying is 100% true. Using your pointing finger and your thumb, softly pinch the cashmere cloth while moving your fingers up and down, opposite from each other. If the cloth starts to generate balls of fabric and feels a bit rough instead of smooth, then you are not purchasing true cashmere.

Check The Ply

Most manufacturers will indicate if a cashmere is made up from a single ply or multiple plies of cashmere strand woven together. Naturally, cashmere cloth made from multiple plies is a lot more stronger, so if you can go and purchase these variants then it would be much better.

Buying cashmere can be a hard task, especially if you want to buy authentic cashmere with your hard earned money. If you want another tip, buy cashmere sweater a few weeks after the Christmas holidays because prices start to drop really low when the summer and spring seasons come in. If you want a head start, check out this stylish cashmere sweater from Bubble and Chic which is a great example of high quality cashmere clothing

Choosing The Perfect Boots For Your Needs

This fall and winter season, protecting your feet from the cold is essential. During these seasons, fashion sometimes need to take a step back to give way to function, as the cold weather can really take a toll on your health if you don’t dress for the weather appropriately. Having said that, there are still numerous ways to become fashionable while also taking care of your feet. One of such ways is to wear fashionable boots during cold months. But how do you really find a way to determine if the boots is perfect for you?

How To Find The Perfect Women’s Boots?

For women, finding the perfect foot wear can be a really complicated task. As we all know, women’s addictions revolve around shoes, handbags and wallets (just ask your sister, or your mother, or even your grandmother about it). However, choosing the perfect boots can become easier if you have certain criteria in your head. First of all, you need to think of the material that you are going for. Are you going for suede? Leather? Synthetic leather? Suede boots are softer around the toe box and the ankle area, and are generally much more comfortable compared to leather boots. However, suede boots are also prone to bleaching and fading when exposed to harsh sunlight. Not to mention that rain water can really ruin it too, so if you are not too careful with your boots, you better go for leather which is a lot more forgiving compared to suede.

For winter, you should definitely go for water-resistant boots if you want to get your money’s worth. Snow and ice can be quite harsh and unforgiving to the feet, which is why you need as much protection as you can get. For summer, suede boots is okay as long as the weather is not too harsh or rainy. Suede boots are much more preferable during fall, but of course the situation can be bent according to your needs.

For a more porous feel without the need to always look after it, canvas boots are also a good choice. A plain woven fabric generally crafted out of cotton, canvas boots are easier to take care of than suede, and almost as sturdy and tough as leather. Canvas boots aren’t made for hiking or for other extreme activities though, so make it a choice for your easy walks around the streets.

What you choose to wear really depends on your needs and the weather condition that you are going to face while wearing it. Sometimes, all you need is a good old fashioned cowboy boots to stay fashionable — sometimes, you need something more than that to protect your feet. If you are interested in designer and fashion boots, this tassel boots from Crazy Girls is something that you might want to put your money on. Reminiscent of the early 70’s with its sleek and stylish design. If you want to remember to old, wild west, this is something that you should look into!

Guide To Handbags – How To Choose The Best One For Your Needs?

If there is one long list of things that women can’t resist buying, handbags and clutch bags might be on top of that list. Heck, handbags might even occupy the top spot of these lists! (if I could just argue that women love handbags more than shoes, that is) For women, handbags (and even backpacks) do not only serve as carrying things where they put on their makeup and their accessories — it also serves as a piece of happiness and joy. Hand bags, for women, serve as a status symbol and as a piece of art. Because of this, women put a lot of money, love and effort in choosing the right handbag for them to carry around.

How To Choose The Right Handbag

So how do you choose the right handbag for you then? As time goes by, fashion trends come and go and people’s perception on what is good and what is not also change. As for choosing a handbag, aside from the fact that it should be easy to carry and comfortable to lug around, one big indicator of a great handbag is its ability to hold its beauty and class over time.

Some handbags easily lose its luster after a few years or so while some handbags age and look better as time goes by. As a rule, choose a handbag that will look better 5, 10, 15 years from now. Aside from that, choose one that you will be able to use in as many occasions as possible in order to save money in the process. If possible, you don’t want to buy a separate hand bag for a casual girl’s get away and a separate hand bag for an evening dinner. Saving on your handbag expenses means you can out more funds into other things such as spending for your new shoes or new clothes.

As for choosing the material for your handbag, you can choose over suede and leather most of the time. Suede is softer, thinner and much more comfortable on the shoulders (if you are carrying it via your shoulders), but it is also a lot harder to store and to take care of. You have to consider exposure to sunlight and to water if you are carrying a suede handbag along with you. In converse, leather is a lot tougher and more forgiving when it comes to weather conditions, but it is also harder and stiffer compared to suede. If you are looking for something that is soft and buttery, go for suede. If you are looking for something though and sturdy, go to leather.

That is it! Those are just some of my thoughts on how to choose a handbag that would fit your needs. Although my guidelines are not absolute, these are just my personal opinions and should be taken with a grain of salt. If you are looking for a handbag that is chic and classy without being too loud, this textured leather handbag from Dark Victory is a great option. Whether you are going out for a quick walk outside or just a small gathering with your friends, this handbag is a nice addition to your overall fashion approach.

Are Denim Mini Skirts Back In Business?

Remember the late 90’s  and early 2000’s when denim mini skirt were so popular? Every girl in town, from Aunt Molly to Sister Katie, wore a pair of denim mini skirt and rolled around the town in their Abercrombie and Fitches. However, just like how the boyband of the 90’s seem to have been suddenly obliterated and erased from our memories, the denim skirt mania seemed to have been gone within the blink of an eye.

Still, old fashion trends seem to have a penchant for coming back after a few years (or decades, at most) and this is the same thing that is happening to our beloved and nostalgia-filled denim skirts. Unlike the early denim skirts and denim jeans that proliferated last decade though, today’s denim skirts tend to have a darker color tone in it that makes it better for most daily casual wear and even semi-professional look.

Why I Love Wearing Denim Skirts

To tell you the truth, denim skirts are probably one of the most versatile bottoms that you can find. During summer, you can just wear it with a simple white shirt or a white loose blouse and it can easily work as your daily go-to outfit choice. If you are looking for experimentation, light printed floral patterns also work well with a denim mini skirt. Easy to wear and easy to work, you can always put this bottom to good use without doing anything too fancy.

During the summer season, wearing denim skirts with white shirts is okay. However, during the colder months and seasons such as fall, you can also re – purpose the denim skirt into something that will resemble a Japanese anime character look. What I mean by that is that you can use the denim skirt as your main bottom piece while you layer some thick, long sock or firm black leggings underneath. Add some sweater on top and you are on your way to rocking the fall season with your denim skirts!

If you are into a more casual look, partnering your denim mini skirt with your chambray shirt can also create a lot of casual street look that is heavily inspired by New York fashion. This is the typical look that I go to whenever I want something that is not too flashy but not too boring. Either way, I still turn a lot of heads with this style — I just make sure to use a darker toned denim mini skirt to create a contrast with the lighter tones chambray shirts that I own.

As for me, you can see that I also love wearing dark denim skirts to complement my outfit, and I think I have done a great job at bringing back the old, vintage vibe of denim skirts without overdoing it. This frayed denim skirt that I got from Babi n Pumpkin is one of the best that I have owned in a while. The contrasting stitches that is very prominent in the denim skirt makes it really pop out, which is why I consider this denim skirt design as one of my favorites!

Choosing Fashionable Printed Backpacks For Everyday Use

As an adult, wearing a backpack can sometimes lose its luster. Most of the time, wearing a backpack can make you look like a kid and this is something that you might not want to happen to you (unless you really want to look younger and more playful on purpose, that is) In my experience, when I was still a student I can easily pull of wearing a backpack or even fringe bucket bags whenever I go out. It doesn’t really concern me because it serves its purpose well, helping me carry essential items that I couldn’t live without during those times. Additionally, wearing a backpack does not really bother me as much when I was still a student compared to today — as I have matured and my age has gone up, my ability to wear a backpack without losing my seriousness and sense of authority has gone down!

Wearing Backpacks As A Grown Up Woman

So as my age has added, so has my maturity in my fashion and accessory choices. As much as possible, I want to look like a woman my age looks and I want to portray the same authority and presence as that of my colleagues. The problem, however, is that carrying a backpack can make you look funny and ludicrous if it does not match your outfit well. It is like wearing a dress to a prom and then wearing gym sneakers to match your outfit — it will be very rare to find someone who could pull this idea off, but if he or she succeeds in doing it then the attention he or she will get can be quite overwhelming.

Despite this problem, I was still willing to find a way to incorporate wearing backpacks into my daily regime. My most obvious and primary reason for doing this is because of the small space that my hand bag allows — I can’t carry all the things that I want to bring with me with the small and cramped space afforded by my little hand bag.

So how did I solve this problem? Simple. I just tried to find a printed backpack that will look good on me even if I carry it with me every single day. Wearing solid colored backpacks can be quite boring and I don’t want to carry something like that. Instead, I opted to choose for a backpack with a nice print to complement my fun and playful personality without overdoing it. The thing is, going overly hyped about the print of your backpack can backfire on you — it can make you look immature and childish instead of fun and playful. To combat this, I tried to go for a more subtle approach by choosing a floral print that is not too loud.

As of today, I have this beautifully – crafted Peony printed backpack from Bubble and Chic that I wear a lot. It is one of the most important things for me because it carries many things that my hand bag cannot — honestly, I can even put my handbag inside it. Now, how funny is that?