A classic leather skirt is the kind of leather skirt that will last you almost a lifetime. What makes it classic is its basic cut, which is a traditional pencil skirt as well as the color and type of leather. It is typically black and made of soft leather.

Leather skirts come in all kinds of length – miniskirts, knee-length skirts, or full- length skirts. The choice of length is dependent on your own personal preference. Leather miniskirts are great for casual wear and perfect paired with tight shirts and sweaters. It also looked good worn with patterned tights. Longer leather skirts are best for formal occasions.

Leather skirts also come in different style – with audacious slits either at the back or on the sides, a high-waist leather skirt, an A-line leather skirt, a leather skirt with an elastic waist band or leather skirts with zipper in front. Any leather skirt style will surely add dazzle and glitz.
In selecting the length and style of a leather skirt, be sure to take into consideration your body size and needs. Just as any miniskirt or micro mini is best worn by women 25 years old and under, so is a leather miniskirt.

Avoid pairing a leather skirt with another leather clothing item such as a leather jacket. It is best worn with a clothing item with a contrasting texture such as a slinky silk halter top, ribbed sweater, cashmere or cotton knit top with a scoop neck or a simple white blouse. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS

60th Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards, September 2008 – A BCBGMAXAZRIA tiered frock with black accent and a rose waist appliqué that made sure the dress does not appear too cute.

44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, April 2009 – A flashy gold and bronze beaded Zuhair Murad gown, the exact opposite of her frilly 2008 frock

MTV Movie Awards, June 2010 – A Camilla and Marc Carletta black jersey mini with peek-a-boo detail Paired with suede pumps and black clutch bag.

Premiere of Burlesque in Los Angeles, November 2010 – An off-the-shoulder soft gold dress of Georges Hobeika Fall 2010 collection. It was a perfect complement to her dark hair color. she completed the fabulous look with a Brian Atwood heels and Judith Leiber clutch bag.

2010 American Music Awards, November 2010 – A stunning sheer lacy dress of the Marchesa Fall 2010 collection paired with, again, a Brian Atwood shoes and a Judith Leiber clutch.

68th Golden Globe Awards, January 2011 – Another Marchesa black gown with an intricate neck design. she wisely toned down her accessories and limited it to an understated pair of earrings, one stunning ring and a gold clutch

2011 Grammys Awards, February 2011 – a pink Maladrino printed chiffon gown with a deep V-neck paired with a Stuart Weitzman “Tracking” heels, a Bochic concentric diamond earrings and a Tube clutch by Jimmy Choo.

2011 Academy of Country Music Awards, April 2011- A Randi Rahm super sexy creation of a peach halter gown that showed off her sexy bare back and luscious figure. She completed the ensemble with a VBH clutch, Isharya earrings and bracelet and Carrera y Carrera ring.

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Zooey Deschanel

A typical Zooey retro chic look is a belted wrap-around dark blue cotton dress with white floral prints on the hemline, deep V neckline hinting at a cleavage and sweet cap sleeves accented with a big bow at the waist and paired with white pumps, Totally chic, ultra feminine and subtly flirtatious!
Another Zooey Deschanel retro chic look on the red carpet is a white and black frothy one shoulder dress with an embroidered taffeta top that she wore at the FOX All-Star party. It’s a quirky/cute dress that personifies Zooey’s quirky retro chic style, a perfect choice for Zooey ! !!

Zooey Deschanel Retro Fashion Look

Want some more of Zooey’s red carpet retro chic look? How about the white mini dress with zigzag detailing at the hem and on the short sleeves that Zooey wore at the Critic’s Choice Awards.? She has on a black opaque tights paired with glamorous black pumps by Miu Miu for that adorable retro chic style she is so famous for.

Zooey Deschanel Fashion Style

Zooey’s retro chic style is accented by quirky, colorful, startling accessories such as the eye-popping white and yellow handbag by Marni that she carried at the Critic’s Choice Award. She also loves to wear belts, all types of colorful and unusual belts- canvas belt, metallic belt, oversized belts, thin red belt. Another trademark of this retro chic style of Zooey is hair accessories – Hair bows of all sizes, and colors, glittery bows, colorful bows as well as headbands. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Colors and style trends this summer are a lot of fun. There are very versatile styles that suit everybody’s budget; the vintage look that celebrities are making so popular such as classic dresses and peasant blouses, and the most exciting mix and match outfits that feature some items that may be in your closet already. Color palettes this summer are also so vibrant and lively and so cool. Here are the color and style fashion trends this summer:

Color trends
• The hottest colors this summer are bright yellow, aqua, orange, red and purple, where purple has beaten red for the top spot
• Metallic colors such as silver, gold and bronze as well as white and fine pastels are the color palettes for formal wear
• Gray and silver, whether metallic or matte add depth to solid elegance replacing black for warm weather neutrals.
• For those who favor black, give up the solid look and go for a black and white combo
• Military green and classic tan are a great match not only for the very stylish camouflage styles but also for solid pieces.

Style trends
• Style trends this summer are all about flouncy, flirty feminine styles made from sheer fabrics with lace accent. Shorts or tops are shorter and peek-a-boos made a comeback.
• Since its hot and humid this summer, sleeves are out. Off-shoulders, sleeveless, tubes and cut-out designs that show off a pretty tanned shoulder are the craze.
• Shirt dresses in floral or lively prints are flirty and provides a lot of fluidity that is ultra sexy and feminine yet youthful looking
• The military look is also very popular as casual wear from cotton cargos, walking short, camouflage shirts and outfits, belted jackets and even walking shorts.
• A vintage button down shirt is a must have for every woman this summer that can be matched with anything and could be worn for work and play.
• Animal prints are also hot this summer, ostrich, leopard or giraffe prints. A word of caution, refrain from looking like you’re going on a safari by limiting your animal prints to one item and pair it with a solid colors. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Accessories complete an outfit. A simple outfit will look super fabulous with the right kind of accessories. The latest trend in accessories for summer 2011 is all about colors; harmonized colors, clashing colors, screaming colors, all colors of summer. With one carefully selected colorful accessory you can create a perfect 2011 summer look. Bags, shoes, sunglasses, hats, belts, jewelries all these and more

The mood for summer is feminine, stylish and sexy. The same mood is carried over to the accessories trend for summer 2011. Some of these accessories are a hold – over from last year such as gold link chains and bracelets in abundance. Bags, shoes, sunglasses, hats, belts, jewelries – all these and more are the accessories for summer 2011.

Bags
Small bags – Trendy small bags painted in some very spectacular colors are the latest trend this season. These are called “candy in hand bags”. A small pouch bag in painted gaily red is a wonderful way to carry your things around. These “candy in hand bags” come in neon colors such as orange, yellow, pink, green, blue, and more.

Belt bags - These are small handbags attached to the belt that allows you to dance the night away not worrying about your valuables.

Sunglasses
Cat eye sunglasses – This is a throw back from the 50s and the 60s when it was all the rage for fashionable women. Cat eye sunglasses are terrific for women with a square or heart shape face.

Aviator glasses – Aviator glasses have been around for some time and will be staying around longer if only because of its versatility and its ability to fit with any style.

Big retro glasses – Popular in the 70s, these big retro glasses are back with a vengeance. They come in black or white frame or in other solid colors and are a fantastic addition to a summer outfit.

Jewelry
Large chunky bracelets – These are the current rage this summer – bangle bracelets, leather bracelets, wood plastic and all kinds of bracelets as long as they are big and chunky. Wear them singly or in three or more contrasting colored bracelets, or several bracelets that reach almost up to the elbow or even bracelet worn on the upper arm.

Big necklace – The operative word is big, the bigger the better – dog collar necklace, big geometric necklace, layered necklace, all these and more. Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS

There are fashion trends in footwear that were very popular in the past decades that keep coming back year in and year out. Their tenacity and persistence are due mainly to its versatility and practicality.

Fashionable Footwear for Girls

Platform boots and shoes
The secret of platform boots’ and shoes’ staying power is the comfort it affords the wearer. It has been around since the entry of this century, and was at its height in the 70s. It still is very much around because of its practicality. Compared to stiletto heels, platform boots and shoes provide the needed height but are more comfortable to walk in.

Ankle boots
Ankle boots are high fashion items in the 1960s and since then have not lost its appeal to women mainly because it is easy to wear for women of all calf sizes. It is great footwear to wear with jeans and trousers, getting that height and look of full-length boots without going all the way.

Patent leather shoes
Patent leather shoes was invented in the early 1800s and have been a hot item in the 1920s, the so called Jazz Age, back again with a vengeance in the swinging 60s but has never really been out of the scene. The high-gloss finish of patent leather gives any outfit an instant impressive appeal. It is real classic footwear that can withstand the time particularly when in neutral colors such as black, tan, red or blush wine.

Wedges
It was Salvatore Ferragamo who introduced wedges made out of wine bottle corks to the fashion world in the 1930s. Since then, women of all ages, from all walks of life from all over the world have favored wedges. Wedges provide the height with a lot more comfort and ease compared to typical high heels. Wedges are great for the summer.  Photos Copyright of PR PHOTOS

Dressing up for work does not mean not having a personal fashion style. Women do not have to look like clones just because they all need to project a professional look. Fashion can still be part of the daily professional wardrobe but it should be refined elegance rather than brash and bold, leave the brash and bold to play time. Your fashion style at work should project that competent, professional image without necessarily sacrificing style and flair. The way you dress for work could be one of the determining factors in your rise up the corporate ladder.

The general rule for professional dressing is clothes, jewelries or accessories that are too attention-grabbing should not be worn at the office. This includes low-necked tops, too short or too tight skirts, and sequined or elaborately embellished clothes. Remember, you are headed for work not to a disco or bar.

An important aspect of a professional wardrobe is color. The time-honored colors for the office are black that screams chic, conservative gray, the reliable navy and red for the more aggressive. These are the predominant colors for suits, skirts, shoes and bags. Personal style comes in with the choice of colors and designs for the top. Turtle neck shirts or blouses with cowl neck, ruffles on the collar and front in solid colors or subdued prints will add glamour and pizzazz to a rather staid and sober suit, or A-line skirt or dress pants.

Colors for blouses are where you can also express your own individual fashion sense even in the workplace. Word of caution though, too bold or too loud colors maybe too distracting and might give the impression that you don’t want to be taken seriously. The palest pastel shade is perfect in achieving a vintage look and for a subtle sexy air particularly when in a sleek silky material. Earth tones such as orange, copper, ochres, green, white and red in shiny or matte surface are 2011 trendy colors that will enliven your work clothes. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

We don’t mean Apple the company, but Apple Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow’s little girl. This adorable little girl has long blonde locks and the cutest little translucent eyebrows. Hair aside, this little gal also has quite the fashion sense. So the question is, “What IS Apple Wearing?”

First of all, her clothes generally have very simple patterns. They are usually in a simple, single color with

Dresses. Apple’s dresses are a little bit on the short side. Not to the point of indecency, but to the point that even if they’re a little bit more fitted, she won’t trip. She is frequently seen pairing rather simple dresses with a pair of colorful tights. Her dresses are loose and not restricting in any way.

Shoes. Unlike some, Apple is frequently featured wearing ballet flats or flats with a strap. These are extremely simple shoes that prevent her from tripping or from having any other restrictions. She can run, hop, and jump in these shoes without getting hurt or anything else of that nature.

Shirts. Apple’s shirts are very comfortable. These are also shirts that she can run in play in.

If you look at Apple’s wardrobe, you notice that she is comfortable, dressed very neatly and attractively and she doesn’t have to worry about tripping over any of her skirts. She isn’t being dressed older than her age, but very age appropriate and also very adorable. This little girl is very well dressed. And all that she has are a few solid colors, and very small patterns. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

There are universal fashion slip-ups that do happen even to the best of them. If you are observant enough you will notice them even on your very chic, very stylish boss at one time or the other. And without being conscious of it, you too have may have committed the same slip-ups even when you try your best to look your best. What can spoil a very well-put- together appearance more than a bad fit, or a bra strap peeping out of your shoulder, or a panty – line on your immaculate white pants. Here is a list of these universal fashion slip-ups that you need to watch out for:

Every Girl Can Look Stylish

A bad fit
In your desire to look slimmer, you go out and buy a dress, pants or top a size smaller than your actual size. This is a disaster since the bad fit will not really give you that slimmer look, in fact it may even emphasize the bulges that you are trying to hide. The key to looking good in any clothes is a good fit.

Your strap is showing
This is a common slip-up that most women don’t even notice. It usually will take another person to point out that bra strap peeping out of a neckline. If you are wearing a top with a wide neckline make sure to anchor those bra straps with a pin. If it’s a top with a spaghetti strap then wear a strapless bra. A bra strap peeping out of a neckline is unsightly.

Creased clothes
What can totally destroy the beauty of a dress or suit than wrinkles and unironed creases. Always keep a flat iron handy and swipe that suit or dress before putting it on. If you are averse to ironing then buy clothes made of wrinkle free materials.

Busy prints and patterns
In an effort to look trendy or fashionable, some women want to wear everything all at once, mixing and matching prints and patterns that don’t really mix and match. When wearing a patterned dress or outfit try to limit it to one patterned or printed item only. Having too many prints and patterns make you look too busy and sometimes gaudy

Too many colors
Summer is the season for colors but wearing too many different colors all at once will make you look like a rainbow. Try to limit your colors to two or three and be sure that they harmonize or blend well.  Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS

In every generation there are women who leave lasting impressions in the fashion world because of their incomparable fashion sense. These women will be forever immortalized in the hearts and minds of women the world over and their classic style lives on, fading for a while and coming back again and again.

Louise Brooks
Very few people will recognize Louise Brooks, the actress of the silent movies. But everybody knows what a bob hair cut is. Louise Brooks was one of the daring women of the 1920s that revolutionized the fashion in hairstyles. The classic bob hairstyle has stayed long after Louise Brooks has faded from memory. The bob has been worn by fashion icons of our time such as Rihanna and Katie Holmes and many others.

Louise Brooks

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Greta Garbo
The Swedish actress and recluse of the silent movies popularized the wearing of cloche hats, berets and fedora hats. Another trademark of Garbo is the trench coat thinly belted at the waist. Greta Garbo’ fashion style has inspired millions of women then and now.

Katherine Hepburn
Katherine Hepburn is a true fashion rebel of her time. She is said to not owning a single skirt or dress and insisted on wearing pants on and off the set, every time and everywhere. This exceptionally talented actress singularly changed the dress code for women.

Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich is a German – born actress who influenced the fashion style of the 1930’s and continues to influence the fashion world in this modern age. Her manish wardrobe of high-waisted trousers and boxy sports coat was a complete contrast to the then prevailing ultra feminine look. Proof of Dietrich’s influence over the world of fashion of this generation is Diane Keaton’s wardrobe in the movie Annie Hall and more recently, the Dietrich line of the 2009 spring collection of Max Mara.