Are fashion trends dead

Are Fashion Trends Dead?

The Wall Street Journal reported recently that when it comes to fashion “There are no more trends. Everything is in style.” (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704320104575015141536429662.html) Women wear what they want to wear, and I’m all for that! If you look around, it seems that every length of skirt is available as is every cut of pants. As the WSJ said “The trench coat has been ‘in’ for the past five years, and will be hot next year, too.” As it should be!

It has not always been this way. For those of you who remember the 1970’s, you know how liberating this new concept is. Back then, there was one skirt length – short!! Pants were low rise and bell bottom and good luck to anyone who wanted to wear (or looked better in) anything else. Or, how about the 1980’s when all you couldn’t find a pair of attractive flat shoes if your life depended on it. Thankfully, that has all changed. But, have we gone far enough in the choices we offer?

I can’t help but think that when they say that the concept of trends is dead (or something to that effect) that they might have jumped the gun just a bit. Ask women who were shopping this past season (or two) and found mostly yellow, gray and purple, short boxy jackets and very few skirts anywhere, and you know that the designers still have some influence.

I have a novel idea. Rather than dictating to women what the current fashions are, how about if the designers ask women what they want! For instance, just try to find a nice looking, scoop neck tank in a fabric that isn’t tissue paper thin to wear under a jacket. There are a few out there, but you have to hunt to find them. A designer could make a fortune just providing those in beautiful colors. And, yes, women wear jackets (especially the baby boomers), and we’d like something other than black and gray and maybe some elegant details, please. It doesn’t seem like too much to ask. It would also translate into more sales for the designers and retailers. I cannot tell you how many women told me this past year about how they wanted to buy more than they did (a coat, jacket, or suit, for example), but couldn’t find anything they liked. Is anyone listening?

Hunting for the perfect replica balenciaga bag

Hunting for the perfect Replica Balenciaga bag

I have long been telling the story of my collection being Balenciaga-less. It is still Balenciaga-less, even though Vlad and I were on a mission to find me the perfect first Balenciaga bag when we were in NYC. What went wrong you ask, I’ll tell you below.

We started off at the Balenciaga NY store, which is truly off the beaten path near the Hudson River on 22nd Street. The store itself was confusing. As we walked through a cave-like entry way with boisterous music echoing loudly, we wondered if we ended up in the actual store or Balenciaga corporate headquarters. It was their store indeed, with fewer handbags than I expected and service lower than sub-par. Even if there were more BBags in the back room, no one asked us if we needed help, so we only saw what was on the floor. The bag selection was bleak and the service embarrassing, so we left still Balenciaga-less.

The next stop to try to find a Balenciaga bag was Barneys NY, which was right around the corner from our hotel. The service was impeccable. I was not certain of what color I was looking for, but both sale associates that helped Vlad and I went above and beyond. In fact, one SA filled both of her arms from shoulder to wrist with all of the Balenciaga City bags they had in the store. To my disappointment, none of them were a combination of color and hardware that I was looking for.

We left Barneys NY without a Balenciaga bag but with the pleasure of having received great service. Eventually I ended up with a different handbag on our NYC trip, a black Birkin. Yet I will still so disappointed not to find a Balenciaga bag. Don’t get me wrong, a new Birkin is out-of-this-world-amazing, but I had my mind set on a BBag.

Dear PurseBlog reader, I need your help. For all of you that know your Balenciaga colors and styles, help me finally find my first B-Bag. What I am looking for: Balenciaga City, smooshy leather, giant hardware, very wearable color (an everyday and every season color).

Help me out!

How to prevent your audi parts tattoo from fading

How to Prevent Your Audi Parts Tattoo from Fading

Many people don’t think in the long term when they go out and get their first tattoo. That Audi parts tattoo you got on your forearm is going to age and wrinkle just like any other part of your body. Tattoo ink is a lot higher quality than it used to be, but it is still prone to fading as time goes on. Prevent it from fading with a few simple steps.

Stock up on all of the essentials. You will need some sun block with an SPF of at least 30, some high quality, soothing moisturizer and some tattoo fading cream.
Don’t expose your tattoo to direct sunlight whenever possible. This can be hard because you’ll want to show it off as much as you can. So before going out into the sun, cover your tattoo with tons of sun block. You’re likely to end up with a funky tan line, but it’ll be worth it when you’re 75.
Purchase some tattoo fading cream and apply it to your tattoo once a week. A good cream should contain numerous vitamins along with an SPF of at least 15/.
Keep your tattoo moisturized at all times. Conditioning your tattoo will keep the area smooth and it will keep the color vibrant for years and years. After you’ve gotten out of the shower is the best time to lotion it up.
If your tattoo has faded significantly then you can always get it freshened up with some new ink. It will be an easy process for any skilled artist, so schedule your appointment right away!

Take on the world with confidence with breast enlargement surgery

Take on the World With Confidence With Breast Enlargement Surgery!

Women are more often than not worried about the size of their breasts. They are concerned about how they look. If a woman has smaller breasts, it is likely she would be less confident. It is also likely that she would be less capable of carrying out regular work with less confidence. This happens due to smaller size of the breasts.
Such women can undergo breast enlargement surgery. This kind of procedure helps women regain their lost confidence. Once they undergo the procedure, they can feel more self confident. Gaining shapely breasts enables women carry out daily tasks with ease.
Women choose to undergo the procedure in order to look more shapely. Getting into shapely breasts enables women look and feel great. With the right figure, women feel they can take on the world. Most of the women who undergo the procedure, feel more feminine with the change.
This procedure involves surgically inserting an implant behind the natural breast tissue to increase the size of the breasts. Moreover, breast augmentation is a similar procedure to breast enlargement surgery but is usually conducted to create better symmetry. This means, the surgery gives rise to more shapely breasts. The asymmetry problem is resolved with this kind of surgery.
The patient undergoing the surgery can choose the size and shape of your implants to suit your body shape. You can lay your trust in the surgeons. They can help get more shapely breasts. The beautiful natural results enable women feel more confident.
Understand The Procedure of Breast Enlargement Surgery!
In the breast enlargement surgery, an implant is inserted through an incision made in the natural crease beneath the breast. An incision in the armpit or around the edge of the areola can also be made. This kind of procedure generally requires an overnight stay in hospital but can be performed as a day case.
This kind of procedure is performed under a general anaesthesia and will take approximately 1-1 and half hours. Herein, a small incision is made in the crease of the underside of the breast, the armpit or lower edge of the areola. The cosmetic surgeon will advise the patient undergoing the surgery about the entire procedure.
Later, the stitches will be removed after around 7 days as the surgeon feels appropriate. There are various types of breast enlargement (augmentation) implants. There are two different types of implant available – silicone and saline. Usually, silicon implants are used more often as they give a more natural shape and feel. Hence, these implants are undergoing much more prominence.