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Saturday, November 5th, 2011
5:22 pm	Designer Fashion Accessories Vs Knock-Offs If you are not keyed into the world of designer fashions you probably have even less of an understanding of fashion accessories. That is because for many folks shoes are just shoes and handbags are just handbags. Of course if you are a fan of designer clothes and cherish a brand name fashion accessory then you know that shoes, handbags, sunglasses and other accessories are as important as any primary garment in your collection. Appreciation for accessorizing is not a universal pursuit. Some folks simply sparkle, knowing the exact brands and styles to get others flounder under the pressure of trying to find the right belt. There is hope for everyone of course and the first step towards a brighter fashion future is probably to stop misunderstanding the importance of designers and brand names. Far too many people opt for knock offs never truly understanding the implicate value in getting an original. In an age when most intellectual property is undervalued and unappreciated it is important to acknowledge the work of a unique mind. This is particularly true in fashion. Any knock off you purchase will reveal it's self to someone who understands fashion. They will see a lack of precision in seam work or a missing design flourish. No matter how you look at it, knock-offs will always hint (and sometimes scream) that these are not designer fashion accessories. mink pink polka dot dress The trend of knock-offs is even more troubling considering some of the work high-end designers have done to offer fashion accessories at lower prices. Internet sites regularly list cheap designer handbags that are most certainly not knock-offs. Designer shoes for women can be found on close out websites and with deep, if occasionally brief, sales on a variety of shopping websites. If you truly want the latest in hot accoutrement it is available and it is probably not quite as pricey as you feared. In some cases you will be bowled over by the kind of savings being offered. Fashion is no longer the jurisdiction of the rich and privileged. These days designers have tried to reach a wider swath of the population. The winners in this are everyone. People look nicer, designers make more money, and you get to feel like a top of the line runway model without missing a meal. The only people who lose are the counterfeiters and cheats hoping to make a quick buck with shoddy products that they have no business recreating or selling. Good girls can come out on top! Current Mood: giggly (Comment on this)
1:28 pm	Are Celebrities the New Fashion Designers The style of Americans is constantly transitioning. With new designers and upcoming labels being created everyday and multiplying due to more accessible outlets and technology, Americans, now more than ever, have access to multicultural styles from across the nation mink pink jeans. Where New York was once thought as the fashion capital of the country, and perhaps even the world, Southern California is gaining more prominence due to Hollywood celebrity influence, completely changing the way Americans gain exposure to the newest trends and fashion. This has even changed the way designers do business, where once, advertisements and commercials was the most significant way to showcase their threads, a paparazzi photo of Paris Hilton in a certain designer's clothes can make headlines in the tabloids, and accidentally promote the designer. It is not based so much on news print and media to display these clothes anymore, saving millions of dollars in advertisements, but it is the act of giving away free clothes to celebrities, in hopes that they will to wear their designs on a particular day that they get shot in a paparazzi photo. The whim of Hollywood celebrities now has precedence over choosing the trends of Americans across the nation. Several Hollywood celebrities including Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton and Gwyneth Paltrow have gone even a step further from showcasing other designer's lines, into actually starting their own lines. Seeing first handedly of the influence that they have over promoting other designers just by wearing their clothes, has enabled them to envision the great success they potentially could have by creating their own lines. Nicole Richie has already started her own jewelry line named House of Harlow, with aspirations of branching out to clothing, shoes and handbags. Currently, the price of this jewelry line ranges from around $55 to over $400 and is sold exclusively at Kitson, a popular boutique in LA known for its celebrity customers. It is astounding that such accessories made of metal and tin, probably imported from China or India, without any real precious stones or metal can be so pricey. It is also common that many celebrities just lend their names to a brand in order to promote it. Where they may not have any actual say in the result of their products, if the label says Victoria Beckham on it, it will sell out. Take Paris Hilton's shoe and handbag line for instance. Paris Hilton claims to have no knowledge in designing and sketching. She obviously has no idea how to construct clothing herself, never the less create handbags or shoes, yet her line can be found in Macy's department stores nationwide. () Furthermore, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Gwyneth Paltrow, has decided to launch her own fashion line for next fall and winter. The line will be named ZOEtee's Loves Gwyneth and will be a capsule collection for ZOEtee's, a French fashion house. Paltrow claims that the proceeds of this line will go towards London's Kids Company, drawing attention towards this charity in assisting children over the UK area. Where it is common for celebrities to use the attention that they attract to promote their movies, events and clothing lines, it is also an upcoming trend for them to use the attention that they attract to draw awareness to other charities and good causes. Now, with all these various celebrity collaborations teaming up with charities, it is so easy to be fashionable and philanthropic. Current Mood: groggy (Comment on this)
12:21 pm	Jewelers And Fashion Designers Can Take Advantage Of Wholesale Beading Supplies When talking about beads the first name that strikes in mind is rhinestones, the imitated diamonds that dance in light. But there are more beads than one can every thought. For instance we have fire polished beads that come in various shapes, sizes and colors. Also there are table cut beads, large hole beads, peacock beads and bead mixes. The choice galore when it comes to beads and their varieties. These shining round balls have found their place in fashion and jewelry industry and for this reason jewelers and fashion designers always look for wholesale beading supplies depot from where they can buy quality beads at fair price. Out of all the beads, rhinestones are the first choice of everyone. Since original rhinestones are hardly available today, people have found their substitute in factory cut rhinestones. Swarovski crystals are the most popular factory made rhinestones that are available on wholesale beading supplies for your use. Other rhinestones you can buy on wholesale price are Preciosa crystals and Asian crystals. In addition to rhinestones, we have seed beads & charlottes, sew-on stones, glass pearls, Preciosa pearls, jewelry pendants and much more. Everything is available at pocket friendly price. Just visit us online to see the offerings. Rhinestones and other beads are primarily used in making pendants, necklace, ear rings, finger rings, nose pins, bracelets and other fashion jewelry. These jewelry pieces cost less and for this reason they are the first choice of women of all ages. buy mink pink online You can buy a rhinestone necklace, use it for a few years and then exchange it for a new necklace. Looking at the huge demand for fashion jewelry, the jewelers are busy making ornaments with beads. For this they need beads in bulk which are available at wholesale beading supplies. With these moderately priced beads, jewelers can further lower their manufacturing costs and give a stiff competition to their counterparts. Beads are a decorating item hence can be used to make fancy clothing. There are people who like their dresses to have beads instead of buttons. Beads can also be used as cufflinks and collar buttons. You can even make a design with beads on the pockets, back or on front of your dress. The craze for beads among teenagers and youngsters inspires fashion designers to look for innovative ways to use beads on clothes. mink pink stockists Fashion designers can buy beads of different shapes and sizes from wholesale beading supplies. Current Mood: ditzy (Comment on this)
11:08 am	Fashion Design and Merchandising Programs Fashion design and merchandising programs help prepare students for some of the most exciting careers in the fashion industry. There are many different diploma, certificate and degree programs in the fashion field and not all of them are related to designing clothes for the runways, as some might assume. There are also education and training programs related to the merchandising, marketing and business side of the fashion industry. Fashion merchandisers, also known as buyers, have an important role in the industry, ensuring that retailers ranging from small boutiques to massive department stores have the latest fashions in stock. It's an excellent career for fashion lovers who also have good interpersonal skills and a knack for the business side of things mink pink skirt. If you really want to get ahead in the field of fashion design and merchandising, a bachelor's degree will probably be your best bet. Diploma and certificate programs will only qualify you for the lowest entry level jobs in the field, and many employers are also looking for more than an associate's degree these days. You may, however, be able to complete your associate's degree at an affordable community college or an online university and transfer into a four-year school that offers an accredited fashion merchandising program. If you have a specific job or employer in mind, it might be wise to see what level of education most of the people have in that position or with that company and where they went to school. There are many fashion merchandising programs to choose from, and not all of them are in the bustling metropolis of New York City, as some might imagine. Some of the most prestigious fashion design, marketing and merchandising programs in the U. S. are at schools in California, particularly in the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Programs in cities like Miami, Chicago, Houston and Seattle also carry quite a bit of prestige, and you may find some very formidable programs in smaller cities as well. The curriculum of these programs vary quite a bit, but they all include some basic fashion design courses as well as courses in business, marketing, merchandising, accounting and other subject areas mink pink clothing. Salaries for fashion merchandisers also vary anywhere from $25,000 per year to upwards of $70,000 depending on various factors, including education and training. The more effort you put into your degree program, the more successful your career will be. Current Mood: frustrated (Comment on this)