Urban Cowgirl fashion

Giddy up girls, this week The Cut Reports that, “Wendy Nichol is three seasons into her eponymous line and can already count Scarlett Johansson and models Kim Noorda and Elizabeth Jagger among her many fans.

Not too shabby, considering she is completely self-taught. Following a four-year stint as a buyer and designer at Club Monaco, Nichol left to pursue her own label, which debuted in fall ‘08. Her first collection was a mix of tough leather cuffs, feminine pearl necklaces, and delicate rings, all accented with her now-trademark studs. Nichol’s youngest daughter, Sofia, served as the look-book model, glammed up with red lips and perfecting a pose worthy of a Jurgen Teller–shot Little Marc ad. Nichol shopped the pieces around and landed at Brooklyn’s Bird.

Fast forward a year later and the likes of Bergdorf and Barneys Co-op are stocking the ever-expanding line, which now also includes bags. Citing cowboys and Native Americans as her main inspiration, Nichol’s fall collection consists of fringed clutches and horsehair-accented jewelry named after chiefs and princess, outlaws, and notable cowboys and cowgirls. The addition of chains and spikes toughen up Western-inspired pieces, giving it a slick urban vibe. Prices begin at $100 for small studded earrings and top out at $700 for a large fringed saddle bag, with all items sourced and constructed locally. Check out some of our favorite looks from her line.”

These remind me of a classier version of a Cowboys/Indians party I went to freshman year at college. Emphasis on classier.

Well Ms. Nichols’ fabulous pieces may set you back a penny or two, I found some great mock-offs that are recession and fashion friendly.

How about this leather and stone necklace from – Tar- zjay?

Yes mam, that is just a little more than a frozen yogurt and a Coke Zero.

Fashion Fashion Fashion

FASHION BY THE RULES

There is an interesting partnership that is made up of a fashion designer and a music producer/performer, and together they have forged a company that yields merchandise as varied as ear pods and dresses. The common thread is music.

Val Kolton is the musical half of the duo who has devoted himself to the brand and its varied products while Terri King has dressed everyone from the Rolling Stones to Nine Inch Nails. Both bring their rock mentality to the products and both provide an undeniably distinctive look, whether it is a hat, ear buds or dress.

The apparel collection which is for both for men and women suggests that rocker look without being too over the top, meaning you don’t have to be a rocker to look like one. The men’s collection is punctuated with wonderful white shirts and T shirts worn on their own or with terrifically fitted jackets with zap details as well as an exaggerated fit. The ladies scream sexy by what the clothes suggest and not reveal – leather inserts, slash details and corsetry work in dresses and tops. Make no mistake that these clothes draw attention to their owners and certainly turn you into the rocker you are or the rocker you ‘wannabe.”

A word of thanks to MAO pr for allowing me to make use of their clients for these columns and do not forget to catch the entire V-MODA look and philosophy on their web site V-MODA.com and as always you can keep up with me on Facebook and http://jeffybruce.blogspot.com/. See you next week.

Maxi Fashion

Summer Maxi Dress

Hot and then cold. Sometimes weather can creep up on you no matter how much you check the forecast. So you want to be prepared when the sun goes away that you still remain stylish, yet cozy. The ever-trendy maxi dress has proven to be more than just a comfort summer trend. Its been seen on celebrities such as Nicole Richie and Mary-Kate Olsen for months, the long dress is back and better than ever with a variety of shades, prints, patterns, cuts, and material.

With an unfamiliar name, the Maxi dress is typically a floor or ankle

length less-formal dress that is formfitting at the top and loose flowing at the bottom, cut to flow over the body. This summer maxi dresses are best paired with gladiator sandals or summer wedges and also make a perfect summer vacation outfit. Many of the long dresses have been deemed to be “bohemian” but this is not always the case. Maxi dresses can be styled according to your personality, as some of the basic solid styles are canvases open to interpretation with accessories such as bangles, charm bracelets, stud earrings, headbands, and metallic necklaces. Many dresses that incorporate a pattern such as paisley, tie-dye, or floral should be accessorized-down – (meaning hold off the the gobs of jewelry) to not take away from the dress.

If things get chilly in your neighborhood at the beach or when the sun goes down, make sure to bring along a light scarf or cardigan to cover your shoulders. The scarf is perfect if you don’t want to bear a cardi, but cardigans work best for warmth if the temperature tends to dip dramatically after dusk. The best thing to do, is keep a neutral cardigan with you, such as gray, black, off-white, or beige so that no matter which dress you choose your basic cardigan will compliment it. With one or two simple accessories you can easily adjust to different weather factors from day to night.

This month we’ve seen a great variety of maxi dresses worn on Angelina Jolie and Miranda Kerr and

mommies-to-be, Heidi Klum and Ellen Pompeo. Each celeb showcases a different dress cut, pattern, and fabric to meet their body type. Miranda Kerr blends both solid and prints into her dress while accentuating her waist with a braided leather belt. Paired with metallic sandals, Miranda keeps accessories to a minimum since the later half of her dress has such a bold print.

Angelina’s chocolate strapless dress is ever-so simple, yet classy as the silk fabric adds sheen and glamour to her look without any extra additives. This is a perfect look to throw on when the summer day is warming up as it doesn’t require much fuss. Both Heidi and Ellen chose maxi dresses that have empire waist seams to highlight their torsos, making them comfortable and versatile from warm to cooler weather.

To find which maxi dress is right for you for the rest of the summer months, explore the many options in our fashion widget. Don’t forget to make the dress your own with your favorite jewelry, shoes, headgear, and outerwear.

What is swishing?

Have you ever heard of swishing and do not know what it is? For in Urban Women will tell you what this trend as original.

The swishing is the name given to trade fairs in which attendees wear their clothes that no longer use and change clothes or accessories for leading others. This is a trend that comes from the northern hemisphere and has been very successful, especially among women.

In short, it would be fair as a great American but in which no money is handled, but clothes and accessories are exchanged among attendees.

Anyone can apply the swishing organizing a fair at home and using social networks like Facebook and Twitter to call friends and friends ready to renew your wardrobe.

Some key swishing:

    * You can organize the fair in your own home and invite all your friends and acquaintances.

    * You will need tables, hanging racks and where all the clothing exchange has. Do not forget to put mirrors.

    * Distributes products by type: all the dresses together, accessories, shoes, etc. So the fair will be more organized.

    * Ensures product quality when making the invitations, that every person carries fair quantity of garments in good condition (healthy, clean and ironed).

    * When attendees arrive at the meeting, have all the clothes and accessories on the tables and the exchange that does not begin until all guests have arrived and everyone has equal chances to get what they want.

The swishing can be an excellent option to renew your wardrobe and have a great time among friends. Try it!

How to use accessories in the correct way?

The accessories are the complement of our attire. But used the wrong way can turn a great costume at the worst fashion mistake.

For example, do not exaggerate with the necklaces. Keep the simplicity and style.

    * The earrings are a must. From the simple short, bright, with applications stones, long ... everyone is fine. Choose between them Based on the colors of your clothes.
    * The rings are also a basic accessory. Just do not abuse them and avoid looking like a biker tough.
    * Try to achieve a delicate style, subtle. When it comes to bracelets maximum 3 per doll used if the type of bracelet allows. If no chain bracelets with a flap or stone applications are well alone. Use multiple bracelets out of fashion, make lots of noise and is impractical.
    * Treat your accessories accent your outfit. For example, if you're using a pair of jeans and a polo or purple top, enhanced with a purple stone necklace that color. If you're using more than one color, then your accessories should be balanced. And if you're black and blue accessories then you must use blue and black alike to avoid look bad.

But most important to use accessories is that if you do not like do not use them, no matter how fashionable they are.

Skirts Affairs

Skirts are a garment very functional and versatile. They come in various styles and can be worn in all seasons and all bodies.

The skirts fit properly to all women if taken into account several considerations:

1- Material on the slopes

It is preferable to wear skirts of materials that do not adhere to the skin in the most problematic as the hips or thighs. The material has to fall without forming horizontal lines of the hip.

2 - Length

The length is most flattering to the knee. If you are short is best used until arrive in knee high and if you prefer you can use them longer until the end of the knee. Very long skirts make the person look less high, avoid it if you're short.

3 - Material Design

Like any careful with fabrics with horizontal lines because they create the illusion of more weight.

Styles skirts

There are a lot of styles of skirts, between the popular are:

1 - Straight line or tube skirt

It looks good to most people and is a classic style.

2 - Line Skirts A.

It's a very flattering style for all figures especially for people with wide hips. It's flattering because they mark the waist and create a feminine silhouette.

3 - Bell skirt

It fits in the hip and then has volume as the line is not straight A, but only as a bell. It is flattering for all sorts.

4 - Skirt stuck

This is the skirt of the sexy secretary. It is straight but will conform to the body. Not conducive to people with legs, thighs or hips thick and people with protruding abdomen.

5 - Pleated skirts

If the folds are glued (sewed) to the hip this skirt is very flattering. If the folds open from the waist adds a lot of volume and is best avoided. These skirts were common back in the 50s and 60s. A similar skirt with the same risks as the skirt is gathered.

6 - Mini Skirts

Miniskirts Using certain care must be taken as may make the person look thicker. You have to have good legs and good skin on the legs.

Looking like a model

The models are the very image of glamor and elegance and you can see one of them

The term model is very broad. Our models are skinny, chubby models, tall models. In general there are certain characteristics that any model you have and are the desired ones, when we want to look like a model.


A model has confidence in herself

Trust can pretend to develop it first but it is preferable to accepting your body and face. This is achieved in various shapes and discuss them next. Without trust the image of the model can not be achieved.


Posture

The correct posture is essential to see smart and show confidence. By having good posture we are more tall and slender or conversely poor posture makes us see more short and plump.


A good body

There has to be thin but has to be well cared for. Even more plump models are careful not to gain more weight and have a strong body. To have strong body needs exercise.

The care of the body including nails in hands and feet in good shape and smooth skin. Do not expect to lose weight to look good, start where you are. There are models in all sizes.

Clothing & style

The models learn a lot of style be surrounded by designers and stylists. They create their own style, which is generally casual but sophisticated. Most models mix their clothes and create unique sets and appropriate for your lifestyle. Do not be afraid to experiment with clothes, a lot of testing you find your style clothes, dress by looking like the people you most admire in magazines or real life, adapts to your style looks.