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Candid Lady Fashion for the Urban Woman

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CANDID LADY FASHION

Hi guys, welcome to the Candid Lady online store, a store where you can shop trendy and fashionable items, at reasonable prices. Candid Lady offers exclusive designs for females, ranging from Corporate wear and Cool Casuals to Vintage dresses and Underwear. We provide comfort and confidence, with a simple but elegant look.

The mission of our store is to depict your inherent beauty, while showcasing your style, through fashion and dress sense, irrespective of your age or body style. Accessorizing is another Candid Lady trait and no wardrobe should be bereft of items like wristwatches, sunshades, bags, and of course, jewelry. All of these items including makeup are available at the Candid Lady Store. A Candid Lady is an “In Fashion” lady!

Within this article and subsequent articles, I will be discussing matching outfits, fashion blunders and suggested clothing for various outings.

Starting with the latter, You always want to dress specifically for the occasion. When going on a date, where formal dress is not required and you aren’t too sure of the location or weather, it is always advisable to dress comfortably and casually. A dress with a pair of sunglasses is cool. A calm-patterned jumpsuit with a clutch is not bad. either. Rocking a body con dress with a knee-length jacket is also chic. But if you really want that ‘badass’ look, try a pair of high-waist jeans, a crop top, a ‘camo’ kimono jacket, and open-toed heels. Classy is the new sassy you know!

Candid Ladies,/ can never go wrong wearing a body con short-sleeved dress to a formal gathering, or a chiffon shirt tucked into a pair of nice pants. Bell Bottoms provide a more ‘chic’ retro look and help accentuate your curves.

Our fashion store exposes you to better ways of combining your outfits while instilling you with confidence, and of course providing you with a better insight into the world of fashion.

An oversized dress shirt (not button down) and a pair of lovely slippers will pass for an evening stay-at-home date. This attire provides a more relaxed abs casual appearance If you work in an Official environment, floral prints should be worn towards the end of the week, while button-up shirts should preface the week.

It is also advisable however to have an extra change of clothes in your locker, car, or backpack to avoid looking unkempt and dirty in cases of accidental spills or other happenstance.

The necessity of earrings cannot be overemphasized. Candid Ladies seem to display the ideal earrings for virtually every occasion. When you have your hair up in a bun, simple stud or hoop earrings should be worn depending on your plans and destination. On the other hand, when your wavy or straight hair is free from a band, that is it is cascading freely done your backdrop earrings may be your preference.

However, if you have several ear piercings, it is advisable to use a drop earring for the first ear hole and simple studs for the remainder.

Nevertheless, do not forget your appearance is a reflection of your style and individuality. Dress to impress!

Our next article will focus on Fashion Blunders. So until then, my Candid Ladies do not forget that Fashion is a Universal language and one that is spoken everywhere.

Feel free to visit our Website at www.candidlady.com or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/candidlady1

Popular Asian Fashion A Growing Market

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With the ever-growing popularity of the internet, access to different clothing is easier than ever for the average consumer. One area that continues to spread globally, previously rarely seen in the West, is Asian fashion. The vibrant and varied colours and styles of Asia have developed a keen international market, particularly those fashions coming from Korea and Japan.

Japan and Korea lead the way in spreading Asian fashion to the rest of the world because of the rapid adoption of cutting edge technology in these countries. Always eager to adopt modern technology, Japanese and Korean markets similarly aim to enjoy the most modern fashion trends. Japanese and Korean clothing is some of the most forward-thinking in the world.

Origins of Asian Fashion

The forward-thinking styles come from a history of eager adaptation to modernity in these countries, and the unique styles of modern Asian fashion actually have their roots in 19th Century attitudes. After Japan was first opened to the West, Japanese fashion combined the trends and styles of foreign labels and markets with traditional culture and trends, an attitude which continues today. Often this clothing is homemade with customisation added by the wearer. These highly adaptable styles of clothing are often referred to as Japanese Street Fashion, and are now chronicled by a number of websites.

Influence of Japanese Fashion

Much of the Asian fashion you will find on such websites stems from Japan, where many different styles of clothing exist. Street fashion includes such styles as Lolita (looking like a young girl), Gyaru (girly-glam) and Bosozoku (inspired by manga and anime). Recent trends have leant towards doll-like and fantasy elements being introduced, for instance dolly kei and fairy kei fashions, whilst Japanese hip-hop is also increasingly influential.

The immediate influence of these various Japanese street fashion styles is felt in China, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The West Coast of the United States is also receptive to the trends. As a result, these surrounding countries share many similar styles and trends, though in the nature of street fashion they are suitably adaptive. In Hong Kong, for instance, where business is paramount, styles tend to be more conservative.

In addition to these more locally influenced countries, Asian fashion is increasingly popular on the global market. Famed Japanese fashion designer Rei Kawakubo, founder of brand Comme des Garcons, has played a large role in the fashion industry since the 80s, and worked with the likes of Louis Vuitton and high-street retailers H&M. In addition, easy access to Asian media, such as films and anime, has made Asian fashion more popular in Western society.

What makes Asian fashion so popular is the sheer originality of the designs. Consumers are encouraged to customise their own clothing, and as a result outfits can look incredibly diverse. Asian clothing has potential for a lot of personality, with each sub-category relating to certain principles. These fashions instantly make a wearer part of an identifiable movement. For instance, cult kei, another modern style, uses a range of distinctive religious iconography.

Asian Clothing Online

Another reason Asian fashion is so popular is that online markets makes it easy to acquire for consumers all over the world. Bidding sites such as eBay are heavily populated by international sellers giving access to new trends and original designs. A quick online search for Asian fashion, Korean Fashion, Japanese fashion will bring you directly to trending markets. By shopping for these fashions online, you can be sure to be at the forefront of emerging styles, at affordable prices. User reviews are abundant to ensure that you buy quality products, so even when ordering from halfway around world you can be sure of a good deal.

You can also gain access to ever-evolving original designs by visiting custom online markets where users from all over the world design their own clothing to sell. Beyond purchasing clothing, the internet allows users to critique designs, comment on each others’ clothing and increasingly share and combine their fashions.

The Hidden Secrets of a Fashion Stylist

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So, you think that all of those girls you see on the cover of your favourite magazine and on TV really look that way? They don’t come into the photo shoot like that. Just watch an episode of America’s Next Top Model and you will see what I mean. It’s what happens behind the scenes that is the real magic.

Recently, I worked on a television game show (sorry, I can’t tell you the name) that featured beautiful models dressed in sexy outfits. They wanted the girls to be leggy and showing a lot of cleavage. Models are not typically busty, so we had to make them that way. The big secret here is a plunging push up bra and silcone gel inserts. Sometimes, we would even add extra padding into the bra to get the right shape. Panty lines are a no no in this industry, so we used a seamless thongs made from the thinnest microfibre fabric. To prevent the models from “falling out” of their cleavage bearing outfits, we placed two-way tape on the inside of their dresses and stuck it to their skin. Sometimes, we even sewed a few tacks through their outfit and bra so that it wouldn’t shift. During long days of shooting, we would make adjustments or replace the tape as needed.

On another photo shoot for a hair salon, the models had to look like Bond Girls. For a braless look that still looks perky, I placed peel and stick advesive bras on the models and ran duct tape from underarm to underarm below their breasts to lift them up. The advesive bra prevents the duct tape from being stuck directly to skin. To add additional cleavage, I placed a cut off knee high filled with rice and knotted just under the breast and taped them right to the advesive bras. The final touch was rubbing baby oil onto their legs and arms to give it that sexy touch.

You can achieve the look they have too with a little help. Here are a few hints that you can use:

o Use toupee tape from wig shops or other double sided fashion tape that can be purchase in lingerie stores to keep dresses and plunging tops in place (think J-Lo)

o Apply bronzer and then coco butter to legs and arms to give your legs that sun-kissed glow without needing panty hose

o Use foundation garments such as slimmers or Spanx to smooth out bulges and tummies under pants and skirts or wear seamless panties, boy shorts or thongs.

o Get fitted for a bra to make sure you are wearing the correct cup and back size. A well fitting bra will make you look thinner. If you are pillowing, at the sides and top, then the cup is too small.

o To create the illusion of fuller breast, wear a padded push up bra, or add gel or fabric bra inserts just under the breasts. Or use the knee high filled with rice. It’s cheap and really works.

o Add contour makeup to your cleavage to accentuate the look and highlight shadow to the breasts. Not too much as it will look fake.

Now all you need is to get a fabulous outfit, and you will be camera ready for the paparrazi.