Fashion Fun Facts

Thursday, September 20, 2012



Fashion has been with us in one way another since the beginning of time. It 's interesting to look back in history and see how fashion trends have changed. While many people may think of being frivolous fashion, is really a reflection of what our society wants to be at a given time. Here are some strange things out of fashion that you might not know:

The function of the buttons on the sleeves of the jacket.
Have you ever wondered why there are buttons at the ends of the sleeves of the jacket. According to information through the ages, none other than Napoleon Bonaparte dictated that buttons be attached to jacket sleeves to stop the annoying habit soldiers had to wipe a runny nose on the sleeve of his jacket. Nice fashion sense the Frence.

What makes an item vintage?
A vintage clothing, if you feel Dates from 1920 to 1960. After that date, an item is considered retro, not vintage.


 

The invention of Bra.
Would you believe the bra was not patented until 1914? The bra was created by a young New York socialite named Mary Phelps who grew weary of having her camisole show when she wore a lace blouse. Using handkerchiefs, she designed the first rudimentary bra Roommates she eventually had patented in 1914. Women all over the world loved Mary's new design and the first bra took off big time. It 'was then that a woman named Ida Rosenthal started designing bras with different sizes.

The history of the skirt.
Did you know that the skirt is the second oldest women's garment in history? It 'preceded only by the thong of age. In Egyptian times, the skirt was worn by men and women Roommates can be verified by looking at drawings from ancient times.

 
The invention of the Thong.
The thong has an interesting history. E 'was supposedly invented after the New York Mayor LaGuardia became enraged that the dancers bare exposed flesh of the city too. The thong was developed to keep New York City dancers covered enough to placate the mayor.

Invention of Bermuda.
As early as 1930, women in Bermuda were forbidden to show their thighs in public. Female visitors and local residents wanted to wear shorts so they simply lengthened the duration of their knee-length to cover their thighs.
These are just some of the many fun facts about fashion that have helped to shape our culture and sense of style. No matter where the story should lead us, fashion will always be a part of who we are.

Fashion Victims Facts

Wednesday, September 19, 2012



These are some of the craziest facts around fashion in the old days.
  • In the 18th century, it was considered the height of fashion to wear false eyebrows made out of mouse skin.
  • At the end of the 15th century, men’s shoes had a square toe. The fashion was promoted by Charles
  • In the royal courts of India, blue-blooded women used to change their clothes several time a day. They never wore the discarded garments again but gave them to slaves instead.
  • The first pair of Doc Martens were made form old tyres.
  • It was considered elegant for aristocratic ladies of the 16th century to grow their pubic hair long and tie bows and ribbons in it.
  • In their quest for an hour-glass figure, some Victorian women wore corsets so tight that they suffered broken ribs.
  • In a recent survey, one in ten Americans admitted that they bought an outfit with the intention of wearing it just the once and then returning it to the shop.
  • Designer André van Pier created a bra adorned with 3,250 diamonds. It cost £641,000.
  • Early bras were made form two handkerchiefs tied together by ribbon.
  • False eyelashes were invented solely for Hollywood. Producer D.W. Griffth wanted to enhance actress 
  • Seena Owen’s eyes for the 1916 film Intolerance and had a wigmaker weave human hair through a fine gauze.
  • Married men in France use more cosmetics than their wives.
  • When Louis XIV of France occupied the city of Strasbourg in 1681, he ordered its citizens to adopt French fashions within four months.
  • 40 per cent of women have hurled footwear at men.
  • The average woman consumes 6lb of lipstick in her lifetime.
  • The plastic bits on the ends of shoelaces are called aglets.
  • Most lipsticks contains fish scales.
  • Men didn’t wear underwear until the 16th century.
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     Well thats it for now, i'll post more weird fashion later on. So stay tuned!

Things you wont be wearing today

Saturday, September 15, 2012

The 70′s is the decade that fashion took a vacation! These are hilarious pics and I am sure that even when these things were in style, we would have laughed at “men in belted sweaters”


Here a few fashion mistakes in the 70's.. or were they the trend? you decide :)




What really gets me is the word “slacks.” Love the this picture with the huge font that says “SLACK POWER.”
That must mean this guy doesn’t need a cape to be a hero!

I know that you've wore on of these badass parachute pants, to the disco. lol

Celebrity Fashion Mistakes

Looking good is a big part of a celebrity's day job and this should mean someone on their team giving them a healthy cup of honesty before they hit the red carpet. Surely this would be preferable to being photographed on the 'Worst Dressed' list and wearing it in the Google cache forever?
There wasn't a lot of honesty floating around in Florence Welch's hotel room. Gorgeous, talented, a red–head ... so much potential and yet she looked like the doll that covers the toilet roll at your grandma’s house. Or a giant jellyfish. Yes it was Alexander McQueen but it was also really terrible.
Equally disappointing was Cameron Diaz. She knows better. Exquisite face, rocking body, funny woman and then she goes and puts on an ill-fitting silver column dress with a hair-do that looked like the scene in Something About Mary where she’s uses Ben Stiller’s semen as hair gel. Cameron is a red carpet veteran, a Dress Legend, it baffles me how she could get it so blah.
And what about Christina Ricci? If someone, as in her stylist, did this to her intentionally then they should be fired and sued. There aren't enough adjectives to describe the ridiculousness of her outfit. She looked like they’d grabbed a piece of ribbon from Land of The Giants and turned her into a present for the Fashion Gods. Or maybe a sacrifice?

Did you mean to look like a giant jellyfish? Red carpet blunders serve as a great reminder that when it comes to important fashion might feel boring but it actually means knowing what works for you.



Common Fashion Mistakes

Don't make fashion mistakes, We hate to admit it, because we personally feel that clothes shouldn’t matter. In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on their performance. Unfortunately, that’s not how the world works.
The dress you put on each morning reflects how you feel about your job – that you take your position seriously, that you are ready to work and that you pay attention to detail and know what you expect to encounter that day. Would you go to a construction site wearing thongs or your best suit? Of course not. You’d go in a hard hat, because it’s appropriate for the situation. Appearances does matter!
Whether you’re interviewing for a new job or working in sales company, you don’t have infinite time to prove that you are the go-to-person. You need shortcuts that help convey the message, “I am a professional.”


You don’t have to look like the most fashionable person or look like a top class model, but by avoiding these ten mistakes, you’ll for sure start out on the right foot.

Top Ten Fashion Myths

Sunday, September 9, 2012

There is so much information out there on pretty much anything, but you also can’t believe everything you hear or read. Especially when it comes to beauty, there are a lot of weird do’s and dont’s out there that aren’t always necessarily true. So I’ve uncovered the top 10 beauty myths out there which should help you get a better idea of what’s true and what isn’t.
MYTH #1: RUBBING LEMON ON YOUR TEETH WILL GIVE YOU PEARLY WHITESlemon
This actually does work, but it comes with a price. While lemons do help you get lighter locks, they don’t really work on your teeth since the citric acid in lemons wears away enamel. Save the lemons for the lemonade and instead brush your teeth with water and baking soda a couple times a week to get those pearly whites at home.
MYTH #2: FAKE NAILS WILL DESTROY YOUR REAL NAILSfake nails
Not true. It is not the artificial nail or the glue that ultimately causes nail damage, but improper removal—such as picking or prying off. So if you just take care of your nails and remove them properly, there will be absolutely no damage to your nails.
MYTH #3: LASER HAIR REMOVAL DOES NOT WORK FOR LIGHT HAIRlaser-hair removal
Who came up with that? Either way, it’s not true. Although laser hair removal does work better for darker hair, lighter does works just as fine. With lighter hair, you’ll see about 70-80% removal of the hair. So just go one extra time and you’ll be fine!
MYTH #4: YOU NEED FREQUENT HAIRCUTS IF YOU WANT YOUR HAIR TO GROW LONGER

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Wrong again. Your hair will grow at the same speed with or without a haircut. But regular haircuts will help improve the overall health of your hair as well as getting rid of those pesky split ends.
MYTH #5: PETITE GIRLS CAN’T PULL OF LINGERIElingerie
Another stupid myth made up by guys who like big-chested girls. There are so many different types of lingerie out there made for every body, including petite. So next time you wanna surprise your man but you think you won’t be able to pull it off, just go out and find a nice up-lifting water bra and it’ll do the job!
MYTH #6: BREAKOUTS ARE CAUSED BY OILY SKINoily skin
Although breakouts are associated with oily skin, that is not always the cause. In most cases, breakouts happen because the skin is so sensitive that you might be using the wrong products, therefore causing more pimples. So if you have oily skin and you’ve tried everything, try sensitive formulas and you’ll start seeing some change.
MYTH #7: ORGANIC PRODUCTS ARE WEAKorganic products
Whoever made that up is seriously disturbed because organic beauty products are the best you can get! They’re skin friendly so they won’t clog your pores and they protect your skin from all the harmful pollutants out there. Plus, you don’t get all the chemicals so organic beauty products is really the way to go.
MYTH #8: YOU CAN’T PULL OFF ALL COLORSred top
If there is one thing I always hear from my girlfriends is that ‘I can’t wear THAT color!’, which is absolutely ridiculous. The one thing you have to pay special attention to is the shades of the color as well as the undertones. So while a hot, fiery red might not suit your complexion, a toned-down version might do you wonders!
MYTH #9: CHLORINE TURNS YOUR HAIR GREENgirl in pool
So not true. Copper, not chlorine, will turn your hair green. If a pool is not properly maintained and cleaned regulary, it can have copper residue which in turn could turn your hair a greenish color. Now this is mostly for blondes since their pigment is so light, but all you have to do is switch to a low pH shampoo which will help combat against greening.
MYTH #10: CROSSING YOUR LEGS WILL GIVE YOU SPIDER VEINScrossed legs
Very untrue. Most people that hair spider veins or vericosse veins have them because either their mother or grandmother had them. It’s all in the genes!

Top 12 Fashion Mistakes

When it comes to fashion and trends, we all want the same thing: to look great! Unfortunately, there are some fashion errors that we might not be aware of, but that we might practice. These fashion faux pas are visible, and can completely ruin a perfectly good outfit. Here I’ve listed the top 13 fashion mistakes that women often make.

1. Wearing Clothing that are Oversized.
Now there is the wrong oversized clothing and the right over-sized clothing. The right over-sized clothing is some of this spring’s top trends such as the bubble skirt, which looks fabulous paired with a tighter fitting top and a high waist belt. Wrong over-sized clothing is just plain wrong: huge knee-reaching t-shirts, baggy pants, you get the point. Make sure you buy clothes that fit you properly, and avoid this fashion mistakes.




2. Wearing red and green at the same time.
Is it christmas already? Yes, you will look like a Christmas tree. Red and green are colors that you absolutely must avoid wearing together, only if want to be mistaken for Santa's elves or a Christmas tree. These colors clearly clash, so just stay clear from these to color combination. It’s also best to stay away from makeup that are green and red. If you decide to go for a green eyeshadow, don’t put on a bright red lipstick. Instead, opt for a clear gloss or a nude color. This is clearly a fashion mistakes





3. Dirty shoes.
It would be bad enough if you had shoes that were out of style, or didn’t match with your outfit, but if you have dirty shoes, you’re making a big fashion faux pas. It wont hurt to clean your shoe from time to time. Be sure to keep your shoes in style, matching to your outfit, and most of all, clean! Stay clean from this fashion mistakes




4. Short skirt and short top.
If you’re going to wear a miniskirt, don’t wear a short top with it! It is one of the worst fashion mistakes you could make because you’ll end up looking trashy. Instead, wear a miniskirt and pair it with a tee that reaches your hip bones. Play it up with a wide belt. If you’re into short tops, just wear jeans and steer away from short skirts.
 

5. Bulky shoes with feminine dress.
Whenever I see this, I always have to ask myself: “what was she thinking?” A floral, feminine dress should never be paired with bulky shoes such as thick platforms, such fashion mistakes are really bad. This kind of dress deserves a pair of soft, delicate shoes. Anything with a small heel, and even wedges and espadrilles.

6. Too much jewelry.
A pair of embellished earrings; a funky necklace; some bangles; a few rings; maybe a brooch. That is way 
too much jewelry for you, and for your outfit. So if you don’t want to look like an ornament, keep it simple! A thin, fine necklace and a pair of earrings is enough. Or if you decide for a pair of big, adorned earrings, keep it simple by wearing a few rings or a bracelet or two with that, but stay away from the necklace.Just know your limits.


7. Wearing fashion that doesn’t suit you.
If miniskirts are in, and you don’t have the greatest legs, that’s fine! You don’t have to abide by each and every single fashion trend that comes out. If something that suit your body type, it’s better to stay away from it. After all, most of us aren’t models and a lot of the fashion trends that spring up don’t suit everybody, so be careful what you choose don't be a sucker to the fashion industry, and avoid making these fashion mistakes


8. More than one pattern.
If you have flowers on your shirt, don’t wear plaid pants, or the other way around. Try to stick with one pattern in your outfit. A pair of plaid pants with a solid colored top, or a floral shirt with a pair of jeans. Don’t crowd your outfit with patterns. Find good color palette and Keep it sweet and simple to aviod simple fashion mistakes

9. Tights are not for everyone.
As I’ve mentioned before, not all fashion trends work for everyone. Some people should stay away from certain trends. Trends like tights for example. You know they stick to your skin and show off your legs, so if you don’t have shapely legs, don’t wear them please. I know they’re in, but if they make you look bad,avoid them I see so many women wearing tights with over-sized shirts,it absolutely amazes me. But try to avoid this very common mistake for your own good. Fashion trends may be hard to resist, but try to resist them to making fashion mistakes.




10. Panty lines.
Need I say more? If you’re going to wear thin, clingy, or even white pants, be aware of it and don’t walk out with embarrassing panty lines, but opt for a thong.

11. An orange tan.
Let’s face it: you know that it’s orange, you just don’t want to admit it. Stay away from cheap self-tanners because they will bring you nothing but trouble. Instead, shell out some money for a better product such as Estee Lauder sunless and make sure you always exfoliate before applying self-tanner. If orange tan is the latest fashion trends then i dont want to live in this planet anymore


12. Sneakers with everything.
Sure, we all want to be comfortable in our shoes, but it’s not vise to always wear sneakers with everything from skirts, to jeans, to capris. A lot of people like to wear sneakers with a jean skirt, and that’s completely fine, as long as you don’t do it all the time. It’s a comfy, sporty look, but you can make it classy and sexy. Instead, wear a pair of wedges or high heels. Don’t always pair your jeans with sneakers: it’s boring, and it’s tasteless. Spice up your outfit with a pair of hot stilettos.

 

 
 
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