2016 New York Fashion Week

Fashion Week in New York has finally started! And it includes the highly anticipated parade of Givenchy, which exceptionally will cross the Atlantic.

New York, with its stars, its glitter and surprises – including the rain could spoil the debut of the festival – traditionally launches the ball of Fashion Weeks, followed by London, Milan and Paris.

What to know for spring-summer 2016 fashion shows in New York:

Givenchy headlining

The French house abandoned Paris and will present her collection, staged by the Serbian artist Marina Abramovic, famous for its experimental shows.

Extremely rare in fashion, more than 800 seats were given to the general public, and 200 for fashion students, who can attend, alongside celebrities and journalists, the parade, which will also be broadcast live in six locations in Manhattan.

It will be under the theme “Celebration of love” wanted by the artistic director Riccardo Tisci, who celebrates ten years as head of collections for women and men as well as home accessories.

New showcase

Exit noisy and commercial tents at Lincoln Center, the heart for five years of Fashion Week. Parades migrate further south in the former post Moynihan Station on 33rd Street and Clarkson in Soho Square. Made Fashion Week always presents its emerging designers to Milk Studios. Many designers also continue to present their collections elsewhere in the city.

Fashion Week has also changed its name after the withdrawal of his main sponsor Mercedes-Benz. Exit the “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week,” Long live “New York Fashion Week: the shows.” The calendar, now owned by the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) was a bit lighter after creating a week of separate Male fashion: 308 shows, presentations and private parties, against 362 last season.

Mannequins disabled

“I hope that by the modeling I can change people’s vision on disabled” says Madeline Stuart. At 18, this young Australian with Down syndrome will scroll Sunday FTL MODA which, in partnership with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, scrolls disabled mannequins. Rebekah Marine, an American of 28 years, which has an artificial arm also scroll for the second time.

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Zendaya launches her new shoe line collection

Yes! The Disney starlet, actress, singer, producer, and red carpet regular have grown and now officially become a shoe designer. Zendaya is very excited to share with everyone and her fans that she is launching her brand new shoe line that will be out on spring next year. This latest project of Zendaya is a partnership with Titan Industries, which is a famous footwear company.

Last 5th of August, Zendaya launched and debut her spring 2016 shoe collection in the big apple, New York City. Her collection is called “Daya” which is a nickname called by her closest friends and family. The collection is also co-created by her longtime and the well-known stylist, Law Roach.

The Zendaya’s collection showed-off her unique style with the bright colors of the shoes like yellow, purple, bright blue, and etc. The different style of this collection is very exceptional with its cut out details, fringe embellishments, wedges, slides, pointed-toe flats and block heels which is in the latest trend are just some of the styles that her shoe collection showcases.

The beautiful 18 year old had an exclusive interview with the “Footwear News” regarding her latest shoe collection. “I wanted shoes that were going to speak for themselves. If the consumers didn’t know who the heck I was, which a lot of people don’t, they are still going to like the shoes, I don’t want people buying because they’re Zendaya shoes — they are for everyone” she said.

Zendaya wanted her shoe collection to have a wide variety of styles including slides, sneakers, strappy platforms and pumps and she also wants it to be very affordable for her fans, “Doing my best to get the best prices but not sacrifice the quality of the shoe, feel me? #igotyouboo” She shared on her official Twitter account. Zendaya‘s shoe line will launch in Spring 2016 and prices will range under $225.

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Would you go try some bubblenails?

Decorating the nails is actually one of the many perks of being a woman. We all have been exposed to different and endless ways of adding a pop to one’s set of nails, such as the legendary French tip, the bold one-toned polish, the matte finishes and the various types of nail art.

Slowly, women succumbed into getting the fad no matter how absurd it looked at first, and since riding the waves of trends have been deemed fabulous, once a nail style picks up a fire, it will spread ceaselessly.

One of the most famous nail trends circulating around social media moguls such as Instagram and Twitter is the innocuously looking photos of nails that are like fanciful nail arts but blatantly on a different family. Hashtags say that this craze is called as bubblenails.

Fashion addicts have given the bubblenails a mixed reception due to the absurdity and the coolness that this new trend channel. Some who tried it have loved every bit of the design while others shamefully broadcasted over social media that getting bubblenails is some fashion mistake overblown.

Bubblenails are technically designs which resemble that of a bubble being tacked on your nails. They looked as if they are mini-balls of color popping out of your fingers. Women are known patrons of anything with hue, hence, the growing addiction and following.

According to some nail experts, your manicurist would need a lot of acrylic to get the design done. It will start with a small amount of polish to be applied in the middle of your finger in a ball-sized manner.

Once it dries out, more and more coats would be applied and dried with an epicenter which is higher than the rest of your nails. Your manicurist won’t stop coating and applying nail polish on it up until you have a humped nail that looks like a shell of a turtle.

Depending on the color and design you’d choose, the main aim is to achieve a raised center of the nail, with the sides significantly ‘lower’ (due to thin polish applications) than the rest. Also, getting bubblenails isn’t an easy task to carry out as acrylic applications should and must be perfect every time.

One thing that bubblenails promise is the fact that your hands would surely be noticeable when you sport the fad. Many people are joining this bandwagon via using and infusing nail stickers and nail art templates to make it more visually appealing.

Some women also stick with the power of using a striking and bold color so as to emphasize the biblical finish. Like it or not, pretty much it would stick around for a few more months and due to the edge it might bring, it will definitely become a hit more than everybody’s expectations.

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Top 3 stylish flip flops alternative for men

No way are we condoning flip flops. They are actually our buddy when chilling at home; or in times, when you hang around the beach. However, it’s “just” that. It’s perfect for home while you are snoozing on the sofa or feeding your pet.

It’s not even always recommended for the beach. Yet, most of us will not ditch the flip flops because it is a no-fuss footwear, lenient to the feet, and will not make our feet grimy especially during the hot months. So in order to be stylish, do we trade those comforts? Fortunately, no.

Here are the top three picks for your choosing that will provide a dose of style into your outfit and will not put comfort into the back seat.

Moccasins

Moccasins will make your everyday style a notch higher. They look like boat shoes – only without the rigidness those shoes are sometimes packing.

The beauty of this type is they provide a good visual flip flops or thongs or sliders will not achieve. Anyone can wear moccasins. And another bonus? They can help you go from laid back strolling to a classier gathering.

However, moccasins can be quite pricey, yet they will surely provide comfort. They are thin and pliable, no rigid soles, and your feet will not feel deprived of air.

Espadrilles

There is always something beautiful in simplicity. This is probably why legions of men are discovering espadrilles – that and the comfort is offered.

A French Mediterranean footwear originally worn by peasants, espadrilles carry on a stigma of being a women’s shoe. Yet, no more.

Espadrilles are the current hot trend for men’s shoes that will be a perfect flip flop alternative. This type is made of lightweight materials and can be easily put on your holiday luggage. Basically, it is a no-fuss shoe with more style.

Slip Ons

Slip ons are another alternative that checks off the two most important proverbial boxes: stylish and comfortable.

Choose slip ones that are made of lightweight canvas, so you would not have to worry of grimy and constrained feet.

From eye-catching colors for a more understated look, you have a lot to choose from with slip on. And they will leave you penniless either.

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Sperry topsiders for the stylish and the legendary

Since its inception and production in 1935 by Paul A. Sperry, this shoe style and brand have taken the fashion world by storm due to its purposive and elegant design. Originally introduced as boat shoes, Sperry Topsiders have expectedly evolved into a fashion staple which is now used by almost everyone these days as a day-to-day wear.

The look of Sperry shoes is simple—a non-marking, non-slip sole, the usual leather or canvass composition of the shoe, the visible stitching normally contrasting on the shoes overall hue and the legendary boat shoe knot.

The main aim of getting Sperry shoes manufactured are for boat crews and the aid it will give for the always bustling crowds on cruises and boat travels. But since fashion is always the inventive canopy, Sperry shoes are now seen as parts of clothing ensemble to make it more appealing to the eye.

Currently, Sperry Topsiders are part of a huge fashion conglomerate called the Wolverine World Wide alongside equally footwear brands such as Stride Rite, Saucony, and Keds.

Ironically, Sperry is also a sister company of its arch rival Sebago after Wolverine World Wide tied up with other fashion outfits such as Golden State Capital and Blum Capital Partners to form the Performance Lifestyle Group of Collective Brands.

As of this writing, Sperry Topsiders are now available almost worldwide and is being patronized mainly by the middle-aged and professional brackets. True enough to stay on its roots, Sperry Topsiders’ slogan reads as “Because the Earth is two-thirds water, there is Sperry Topsider.”

Due to the large following magnetized by this specific shoe type, the band ventured out into other types of footwear to scoop everyone who needs something to wear on their feet. For women, there are plenty of choices such as sneakers, sandals, espadrilles, wedges and flats, rain boots and slippers.

Clothing and accessories are also now branches of production as the team released options for shirts, watches, scarves and wraps, sunglasses, hats, socks, jewelry, backpacks and luggage. 

Men’s division does have slip-ons, oxfords, chukkas for shoes and polo, hats and wallets for accessories. Sperry Topsider does also have stuff available for kids 0-5+ of age.

There are endless ways of maximizing your Sperry Topsiders and let it add pizzazz and laid back feel at the same on your overall look. You can team up this trusted shoe style of an all-denim ensemble with emphasis on picking a Sperry color that’s darker than your denim hue such as brown or beige.

Put on some accessories such as colorful scarves to get a more urban finish. If you’re trying to stick with what Sperry is known about, then lean on to styles that shouts nautical and yachting looks.

Getting a sailor’s outfit would not hassle you much as you just need to grab your knitted tote, khaki shorts and blue-striped top to have a feasible finish.

Flexibility is one thing that you can exercise on wearing Sperry Topsiders and all you need is to creatively think out of the convention. If you want to don this shoe with a floral dress, it’s fine, long as it is a cute knee-length dress.

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Men, the fears and the solutions of properly accessorizing

Accessorizing is an important avenue in making one’s fashion stand out from the crowd. Yes, everyone can have a white top over a washed jeans ensemble and still looks awesome, but adding some spunk on the whole ensemble not just releases your creativity but it puts you on top of the fashion food chain for being bold and brave to try new things.

Women don’t really much stress accessorizing as a top priority since they have their earnings as a staple or a necklace, which can be as grand as a black pearl and works perfectly fine.

But with men, accessorizing is such an arduous task due to the no-frills type of attitude that is part of man’s innate character. Below are some of the fashion accessories that every man must have, or plan to have in the future.

When you wanted to finish off an outfit, but don’t want to add up to the multi-layered top that you have invested in, you can definitely accessorize via owning a belt that is either reversible or should be in brown/black color.

The reverse type is way better as you can interchangeably use it to match the outfit you wish to sport for the day. The shades should stay with these two colors alone as this can pretty much work and be infused into almost all kinds of outfit.

You might also want to consider getting a leather bag to cap the look off and be amazed on how formal yet edgy you are especially when you’re dressing up for work.

If you want to pump up accessorizing in a whole new level, grab yourself these three sunglass types—wayfarers, club masters and aviators. The designs aforementioned would never go out of style, can complement any type of outfit finish and would definitely be in use as a day-to-day accessory.

Using sunglasses every day not only helps you protect your eyes from the glaring rays of the sun, but also ensuring that your outfit isn’t finished on your neck portion until the soles of the feet.

Furthermore, eyeglasses can also serve its purpose in daily shenanigans and formal gatherings that you need to attend to without the hassle of changing. One tip that you must bear in mind is to stick with monochromatic blacks for the lens and contrasting browns or gray on the sunglasses’ handles.

Although not being seen at first glance, men must also invest in getting cotton socks of basic black and neutral colors. Cotton socks are highly advised, as men are known to sweat more than the opposite gender, hence, the absorption being delivered by the aforementioned material.

One more masculine accessory that shouldn’t be missing in a man’s bag is a black, serious umbrella, especially if you’re commuting to work to and fro. The very pragmatic reason for keeping this ‘accessory’ at bay destroys all shame of using umbrellas for too much heat and excessive rainfall.

If you’re investing in getting a wallet without being too specific about it, then just buy those leather billfolds with coin purse for the sole purpose of hitting two birds with one stone.

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Make your arms look thinner with these tops

Every girl has an issue with her body, these includes having big stomach, flat booty, and having a big arm.

Having a big arm is one of the most problems with us girls who was not born with thin limbs, but these don’t mean that we need to go call your doctor and get rid of your fat arms under the knife.

There are lots of harmless tricks on how to make your arms look thinner than ever.

Here are some of the tops and tricks that every girl with big arm should know:

3/4 Sleeves are one of the best top you can own to get your arms look thinner because wearing this kind of top will get focus the attention to the middle part of your body which is your tiny waist instead of your arms.

Cap Sleeves is a big no. You and your big arms should do nothing with cap sleeves because these kinds of shirt will only hit the arms in unflattering way and places that would let your arm only appear bigger.

Keeping the short sleeves loose is a big trick to get your arms thinner, avoid shirts with tight and fitted short sleeves because it will just create a bulge at the top of your arms that will show off your big arms.

Avoid strapless top that push everything up. Strapless top will not help your arms to look thinner because it only has a tendency to push everything up, and that includes the skin underneath and around the armpits, arms that will appear a big bulge out and that will look bulkier than they actually are.

Try V-neck shirts and tops because it will emphasize your collarbone and décolletage, and will draw people’s attention away from the upper arm fat that you want to hide.

Try wearing big statement necklaces or any accessories, wear your favorite red lipstick to attract the attention of people to different places like your beautiful face or just make the bottom half of your look the focus on your style, try it with printed and colored pants and skirts.

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