By Dexter N James


Last Friday, when the whole world was glued to TV( don't call it an idiot box please, at least for this time) to watch the Olympics opening ceremony live, the people had to go through some strange "fashionable" experiences.

Their mind's inquisitive nature always demanded some explanations in response to what they had been seeing on the screen. Actually, the problem was not with their mind.

Rather, the fashionable dresses representing a plethora of color combination which mirrored the cultural amalgam and versatility of the planet had created an illusion in their minds.

They couldn't make out what they were witnessing in fact. Were they watching a fashion catwalk on the premises of Bird's Nest? Yes...it was of that sort. It was a fresh manifestation of how fashion is overpowering the exotic fields.

That evening, the opening ceremony of the biggest sports gala in the human history so far had provided a gateway to a "sporty" fashion. The real purpose, the games, had been pushed behind the curtains. And the colorful fashion apparel had taken center stage.

However, this marriage of fashion and sports is not a unique ceremony that we would feel like dancing. Because, we have seen a number of sports stars being the promotional campaigners of various famous fashion brands.

What amused most of the people that how the very fashion statement of sports persons had transferred directly from the huge billboards to the playground itself. And, perhaps, they looked better in those fancy dresses than their doctored photos on any fashion magazine's cover. Of course, we love reality.

Though grabbing the maximum number of gold medals always on the mind, most of the countries seemed to have sent their players only as fashion showpieces in order to show their growing prosperity. Probably, they might be thinking that " fashion makes a nation great." Here, you may laugh.

Finally, this sporting event will definitely see many records getting broken and made, but for me the record it has made on "fashion" tracks is set to survive for long. Undoubtedly, a record worth a gold medal.

By Lan Ke


Definitely a wedding calls for a wedding dress. Nowadays, people have a lot of options when it comes to buying a bridal gown. This makes picking a perfect dress a tough task. For brides who are searching for perfect bridal wear that can make their wedding ceremonies shine, mermaid wedding dress can be an ideal choice.

Long long ago, there was a mermaid princess lives in the deep-sea palace. Most children get fascinated with that beautiful girl in fairy tales. As a matter of fact, that girl is a symbol of nobility, mystery and innocence. Based on the consecrate story, today's fashion designers make dream dresses for so many girls. Among the various dresses, mermaid style dresses stand out in the fashion dress arena.Just as the name implies, mermaid style dresses display look the same with sea-maids. Usually, these style of dresses are designed to be fitted on the bodice and hips, and flare out into a trumpet shape at the knee. The mermaid wedding gown is most considered as a kind of sexy dresses due to the fact that it can well present the women's curves. They are most often found in fabrics, such as the aforementioned satin, that are appropriate for more formal weddings. Sometimes you can also see them done in delicate laces that will tone down the drama of a mermaid to make it more wearable for less fancy events.

These dresses come in many different necklines for your choices. The most popular is the strapless style. Sweetheart neckline is suitable for a slender bride who wants to create the illusion of curves. For the busty brides, mermaid v-neck gowns look flattering on them as they can show their best body part.

Mermaid bridal gowns will always be glamorous and elegant. If you are the bride who want to make a grand entrance this dress style is a perfect choice. Give this kind of dress a try, it won't disappoint you!

By JS Alexa


Sooner or later almost every year is inevitable to receive a wedding invitation so you have to have the cabinet ready for such an event. When choosing a suitable outfit for a wedding is important to follow a few tips that will help you to be divine in that event.

There are a few rules on the attire you wear to a wedding. The rule of thumb is that you never ever wear a white dress. The bride is the only one wearing a white dress is her day and is the only one who can. It is also prohibited to have a black dress completely black. It is considered disrespectful to the bride because it means that you are glad your link.

Another golden rule relates to the length of dresses when it comes to wedding gowns day or tomorrow's skirt should reach below the knee while the night wedding gowns or evening gown should be treated.

No distinction should be drawn between traditional civil evening dresses. In the case of wedding dresses on the beach obviously something must be worn at the time line, unlike garden wedding dresses.

When dressing for these events must be elegant but not overly expensive clothes must be worn my advice is that instead of buying an expensive dress and use it in different weddings the same model is more interesting to buy cheap wedding dresses and use a different one in every wedding.

Many women are overwhelmed time for the wedding because they fear that the figure will not get any proper dress for the day. Fortunately there are stores devoted entirely to fashion for special sizes so there is no excuse to look the best models in evening dresses and wedding dresses plump for pregnant women.

Before I said it was interesting to use not too expensive clothes it was better to use simple wedding gowns as all eyes will be on the bride and nobody was overly concerned with the outfit which witness the happy event of marriage. However it should be some exceptions such as wedding dresses and parents choice. As many will know almost as much admired and commented upon as the wedding dress what will be under your cost. It is therefore important to get the best outfit and enjoy the best designers and the best brands and fabrics.

I personally advocate the bridesmaids wedding dresses short though you say that ideal wedding night is long wedding dresses. This is because i consider it necessary that there is a contrast between the weddings dresses the bride.

At the time of purchase of wedding gowns for bridesmaids there are many shops where you can get it. There are many online sales services so you can place your order and buy the best clothes at very attractive prices.

Interestingly before you purchase gather information for this advice to consult the catalogs of fashionable dresses where you can find images and pictures of evening dresses.

By Mabel Han


As the date of your wedding ceremony is approaching, you feel yourself restless and uneasy. Why? That is because you need a classical and suitable dress. But you haven't got one. When you went into a wedding shop, facing so many colors of dresses, you got dazzled, right? Which style is suitable for you? What problems should you pay more attention to? Don't worry. I have some valuable advice to share with you.

1 Make sure of the time when you hold your wedding ceremony.
Before you buy your wedding dress, please make sure that the certain time, the venue and the style of your wedding ceremony. The dress should coordinate with the wedding style. If your ceremony is fashionable, you can choose a fashionable dress. If it is traditional, you can choose a classical and grand dress.

2 Try to know more about the dresser styles before starting your shopping.
Before you are going to buy your wedding dress, you can collect some pictures of dresses you loved. Take some note about your favored styles, especially the neckline and waistline. When you communicate with the designers or wedding consultants, take out your picture, so they can get your ideas for your dreamed wedding dress clearly.

3 Keep your budget in mind when shopping your wedding dress.
If you are well off, you can afford a dress. But if you are in a tight budget, you can also rent a dress. Alternatively, you can buy your wedding dress on the internet. The online shops running without the cost for renting and other expenditure, they are able to offer you a more appealing price.

4 Make sure you have enough time to get your wedding dress well prepared before your big day.
It usually takes about 3 months to tailor a dress. So you'd better start to make your dress half a year before your ceremony, the perfect time you get your dress is 2 months before your ceremony, if there is some faults, you have enough time to alter. If you buy a dress on the internet, except the time of tailoring, you should also count the time for mailing.

5 Make sure the size is suitable.
If your wedding dress is not a custom made one, you should choose the size carefully. Pick out the one that best flatters your body. If there is not just right one, the best solution is to choose the larger size.

6 You should know what is suitable to you
The color you liked always may not suitable to you, on your wedding ceremony, you are the focus, and the attention of everyone will pay to you. You should make sure the color of your wedding dress can make you graceful. And the style of your wedding dress is suitable to you as well.

7 Take a friend with you when shopping
It is hard to make a decision when so many choices are available. So take a friend with you, so when you are confused, you can consult her for some advice. But make sure she is the one who knows you quite well and has a good taste.

When you make everything well organized, things will be less tiring than it would be. So get a good wedding plan before you set to start and enjoy the heebie-jeebies brought by your big day.

By Bruce D Hunter


Flower Girl dresses can often put the 'wow' factor in a bride's wedding party. We all look forward to the bride wearing a beautiful white gown. And we want to snap those photos of the handsome groom in his tuxedo. We expect the bevy of bridesmaids to have on pretty dresses, and the groomsmen to look sharp in their color-coordinated suits. We all love the little ringbearer marching down the aisle. But when the Flower Girl dresses make their appearance, everyone's eyes are on the Flower Girls as they gingerly parade down the aisle right before the bride. It's the Flower Girl dresses that cause the wedding guests to smile and get teary-eyed at the thought of little girls growing up.

Flower Girl dresses make flower girls feel like Cinderella. And they make the Flower Girl's mother and father think about the day when she will get married someday. The sight of their little girl in a lavishly fashionable dress makes them fast-forward to the prom, to boyfriends, to college, and to her wedding day....all as they watch their little princess tossing flowers before the bride.

Flower Girl dresses are often specially-made for the girls who precede the bride down the aisle. These dresses are very often of high-quality fabrics and made by meticulous seamstresses. Brides who have expensive weddings will often choose Flower Girl dresses that sometimes rival the cost of a bridesmaid's dress.

White is absolutely the color of choice for Flower Girl dresses. Some of the more ornate designs can look like miniature bridal gowns, although they are usually not full-length dresses since that would make it more difficult for the flower girl to walk freely, and she could risk tripping on her way down the aisle. Some of the luxurious fabrics used in Flower Girl dresses are: organza, silk, satin, and tulle. The most popular style of dress is most often loose and not fitted to the body, frilly and feminine, at times with puffed sleeves and at other times with a rich pastel ribbon on the dress to give it a little pop of color. Modern Flower Girl dresses usually end at the middle of the calf or at the knee.

If you're having a seamstress make your Flower Girl dresses, ask her to leave a generous hem at the bottom so that you can lengthen the dress later. By doing that, the girl can continue to wear the dress to parties or other special events without outgrowing it soon after the wedding. That can make it a much more cost-effective purchase for the Flower Girl's parents.

If the bride has several young relatives or children of friends she would like to honor, there may be more than one Flower Girl at a wedding. Traditionally, the clothing for the wedding was provided by the bride and groom's families, but many couples today will ask the Flower Girl's parents to pay for her dress. And most parents excitedly agree and consider it an honor to have their daughter in a wedding party.

By Simon Waker Haughtone


Gone are the days when women were confined to the backyards and household works in the family. Women have now come up matching their male counterpart step by step in every aspect of the world and sports world is no exception. Special types of sportswear are used by the women today not only as garments for playing games but also it has become an intensive part of the women fashion dresses.

Why Sportswear are Necessary for Women

Sportswear is becoming important for women in the modern era with women taking active part in sports and other activities. Some of the reasons why sportswear has now become important for women are as follows.

• Women these are taking part in various types of activities including sports, exercises and others.

• Quality women sportswear can help them perform all these tasks comfortably and without straining themselves untowardly.

• A new outfit is always an asset for the working woman and when such women dresses are also fashionable, they become even more inspiring for them.

• Since the sportswear for women also includes accessories like the cross training shoes, they help a woman get involved into exercises and workout quite effectively.

Built in Functionalities

Ladies sportswear contains a number of built in functionalities. It is a great asset for improvement of the personality as well as fashion for them. Among the built in functionalities are shorts, pants, and tops and are often insulated with covering materials. Such insulating type fabrics as well as products also help keeping the woman warm while getting involved in outdoor workouts. One of the greatest advantages of the insulating type fabrics is that it keeps the woman warm throughout the day without getting covered with bulky dresses that may hamper the natural movements of the body.

Benefits of Built in Functionalities

Some of the major benefits of the built in functionalities are -

* It does not constrain the user by making them feel light and comfortable.

* Burning calories and muscle building process becomes convenient with such apparel.

* Cute, trendy and funky sportswear is always attractive.

* Performing multiple tasks like running various errands, going to schools, dropping the kids at day care or visiting the treating physician.

* For those that have just got out of the gym or have failed to dress up appropriately, this is a great help.

Last but not the least; the sweatshirts and hoodies are a couple of elements those are popular over the years.

By Leonard Buchholz


We take in 55% of our world or more through our eyes. It is our single biggest source of information gathering. There is an old saying "what you are speaks so loud I can't see what you are saying." As Customer Service Professionals we need to be aware that people everywhere are looking at us and our work area and determining if they will do business with us based on what they see.

In my travels I make observations about fashion, dress, overall impressions and general appearance nearly everywhere I go. I make it a habit to ask seminar participants what is the norm for their area and their position. Lately I have noticed more acceptance for tattoos and jewelry.

I have no qualms about hiring someone with tats or rings. However, there are certain situations I would not hire that person if the position required heavy personal face to face customer contact. As our society becomes more open to those ideas, I am certain this will change. And I would certainly hire that person for any other position for which they would be qualified. I am not the fashion police however I do follow a few basic guidelines.

If the position requires heavy face to face contact, no excessive jewelry or tats visible. It's my basic rule.

I think we all can agree that certain positions require more of a formal dress code than others. For example, in a bank would you hire the person who had an eyebrow ring and face tat to work as a teller? Probably not. That person might do well in the local mall at the hottest fashion outlet. It's really a matter of application. Does the overall appearance of the person fit the type of business you are doing?

I have had seminar participants tell me of other dress code requirements. No underarm exposure is one I have heard. No black leather is another. For women, no excessive makeup. For guys, no spike head hair.

These are some of the areas in personal dress that you might want to take a look at. In my seminars I always tell people that the norm for their business is the base for your dress code. If everyone wears jeans and sweatshirts, guess what. That's the norm. Dress appropriately for your business.

You might want to polish your appearance. People like to do business with a person who is clean, neat looking. It makes them feel comfortable. I also have a rule that you should dress just slightly better than your customers. Try it.

Have you ever judged the experience you were about to receive on how the place looked when you walked in? Let me tell you a little story about an experience I had when I lived in Japan. I love to play golf and I wanted to go to the driving range and practice when I lived there. I had no idea what to expect, having been to driving ranges here in the States. I walked into this place, and it was gorgeous. Solid wood paneling throughout, the front desk looked like a 5 star hotel, and it seemed as if there were 3 staff members for every person. What did I think when I walked in? "WOW!" After I finished practicing they even cleaned my clubs! It was fantastic! The best service I have ever received at a driving range. And I never forgot how I felt when I walked in the door for the first time.

The point is the appearance and my 1st impression set the stage for my expectations. And your customers are doing the same thing when they walk in your door. They are looking around and taking it all in. And then deciding how their experience is going to be. If you were a customer in your store, would your 1st impression make you want to business with you?

Polish your work environment. I visited one of my old dealerships a few weeks ago and could not believe how dirty the place looked. The reason. The service dept has white walls, and other dealership personnel have put their hands on the wall, hence fingerprints. This is the first thing you see when you walk in the door. The overall 1st impression is the place being dirty and greasy. The rest of the store could have been beautiful, and the personnel courteous and professional but I only remembered how dirty it looked.

My 1st impression is my lasting impression and so is yours. So, take a look around your work area. Is it clean? Are there dirty fingerprints or marks on the wall? Is your work area messy? Piles of paper and overflowing in and out baskets says volumes about you and your business. Make sure yours reflects how you want to look to others.

And clean up your in basket!

By Declan Devin


Every girl who hits the club scene wants to look at their spectacular best on party nights. While you have every right to gain the maximum out of your weekend club party, you must also ensure that you do not fall victim to the common fashion pitfalls that many of the girls regularly succumb to.

You just need to have a very basic understanding about the current fashion scene to avoid the bloopers that are committed in the name of club dress fashion. Dressing up for the club is easy once you grasp the tact for doing it with style and grace.

While flaunting some skin is common scene at a club party, you must know what to flaunt and where to draw the line. Choose to reveal the best aspect of your body of which you are proud of such as your back, hips, legs or chest. Revealing skin is no sin at a club scene, only know how much to do it.

There is some debate about going into a club floor wearing high heels. The club floor drives even the most conservative of person to groove and shake, such is its magic. It is therefore logical to imagine that high heels can act as a deterrent when you are in the mood for a wild swing. The decision rests solely with you depending on your levels of comfort. If you are an expert at dancing with high heels go ahead by all means and set the floor alight. Give them all a lesson or two about dancing with high heels.

There is complete unanimity about this one - too much jewelry. Avoid it like plague. There is no place for too much jewels in a club dress. Remember, the club is a casual place where you come to let your hair down once in a while. What you need is simple jewelry that compliments your dress.

Huge bags are another common blooper. The bag should be as sexy as your clubwear and must look pretty and sexy as you. Huge bags take the fun out of a club dress's chic look and can be an eyesore. A small, classy bag is preferable and will accentuate your appearance as much as your sexy club dress does.

By Damian Cross


Girl dress up games are not at all a new trend among Young girls. In fact, it is a quite an old habit. Ever since the creation of the first doll, there was a young girl looking to play with it, and what better way to play with a doll than to undress her and dress her up again. This type of behavior towards dolls gave way to manufacturers to build dolls which were especially made to this end. Paper dolls started to appear in the retail market, which came with little paper dresses to clip on the paper doll back and forth. These where the old days of the dress up game world, today with the advancement of technology it's an entirely different story. The paper doll has been transformed into an online figure that children can dress and undress at their whim without the need to buy anything.

It is quite interesting to observe children who play free games online and the attitude which they demonstrate soon after being in contact with these games. Most online games of today tend to be aggressive and violent; kids who come in contact with these games are likely to show a similar behavior pattern in their daily life when interacting with their friends and family. For this reason educators and psychologist are likely to recommend parents to keep their children away from these games, and advise the use of games with some educational content. Just as games can have a negative impact in the health of our children, they can also be constructive and helpful as tool to help them improve certain areas of their brain.

Most educators will agree that dress up games end up being a positive influence on young girls. There is an innate curiosity in every girl to be flirtatious and fashionable. Dress up games take advantage of this drive to offer a variety of applications in which the young girl is allowed to express herself through the use of colors and fabrics that aid in the exercise of her imagination. Best of all, this is an educational activity which will help them develop, and enjoy doing as well.

Girls are also likely to become aware of proper dressing parameters, learn to match colors, and learn what type of attire to wear for different types of occasions. The idea of wearing a coat on a snowy day, to take a towel to a pool party and such, are all important recommendations which parents seem to hear themselves say over and over to their kids. Dress up games online have a way to teach children these important tips while they have fun playing online free.

By Janice Wee


Pink dresses for Fall 2007?

Hey, why not?

Black is big for Fall and Winter 2007. So is gray. A shot of red livens up the sea of gray and black.

Yet all black, or predominantly gray clothes, though versatile, classy and practical, when worn by virtually everyone, looks more like uniform. Predominantly

black or gray outfits that are so popular this season might be easy to wear but they wouldn't turn heads the way a shot of color might.

Red stands out from the sea of neutrals, but not everyone looks great in red. It takes a fair bit of confidence to carry off the color. Also, with red, you would either look like a siren, a vamp, a movie star or a fire engine. If you are afraid of being mistaken for a fire engine but would like to look better

than the uniform-clad woman, try a pink dress.

Why pink?

For one thing, jewel tones are in.

Ruby red, sapphire blue, topaz yellow and amethyst purple would complement this season's blacks and grays beautifully. So would pink sapphire.

Why follow the crowd?

While everyone else wears what the runways dictate, you turn heads with a genuinely pretty color that flatters all women. Dresses in a retro style are another hot look this season. Flamingo pink dresses would look fabulous on a woman with warm skin tones, while fuschia looks wonderful on women with cool skin tones. Strong pinks like these look amazing with black. Wear a glamorous strong pink dress and match that with black accessories for day and metallic accessories for night.

Another look for Fall 2007 is softer. More muted, as seen in the grays and beiges. Your version of that look can be with a pale pink dress. Light pink goes very well with tan or nude accessories as well as with grays and beiges.

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