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Fashion Trends: Fall 2008 Women's Shoe Collections - Part Three

The basics. The basic pointy toe pump. The basic square and round toe pumps. The printed pumps.

All of these styles are things that we can rely on season after season, and are the staples of any shoe wardrobe.

A few things to note....

The trend in printed footwear focuses primarily on animal prints, including snakeskin, zebra, leopard, etc..

Texture is HOT this Fall, and is seen in suede, patent leather, snakeskin, and moc croc.

Colors are grayed/toned down, as we also see in the Fall clothing collections. A few brights, such as an electric blue, are sprinkled in, but these are not the key trend.

A tip. If you find it difficult to walk or to feel comfortable in high heels, try the square or round toe pumps. This style is much more comfortable, and easier to wear, than the pointed toe pump.

More shoes after the jump.

Fashion Trends: Fall 2008 Women's Shoe Collections - Part Two

It's all about the shoes...

One thing I've noticed is that my readers love shoes. Not to worry, I do too, and I've put together a few posts to that end. It's all about the shoes.

Every season, certain trends are prevalent. For Fall Shoe Collections 2008, most of the trends are both feminine and sexy, starting with the gorgeous evening pumps depicted below. These styles are very unlike what you saw in my last post on Fall shoes, Fashion Trends: Fall 2008 Women's Shoe Collections, and I suspect that most of you will very much prefer these softer, girly and sexy looks.

More on shoes after the jump.

Modern Glam Contest

As a reward to all of my wonderful commentators, beginning tomorrow, July 26, and ending at midnight on August 30, Modern Glam is holding a contest.

 

The prize is a hand-crafted fine silver signature pendant with a sterling silver chain (pictured above), created by moi (see my About Me page for more info on my jewelry), natch. The value of the prize is $72.00, USD retail.

 

I regretfully have to restrict the contest to US and Canadian citizens only; please accept my apologies if you do not qualify on those grounds.

 

How it Works:   

 

   

1. For every comment you post on Modern Glam, you will receive one entry. Anonymous and spam comments don't count and will be deleted. So, if you make ten comments during this time, you will have accumulated ten entries. The more comments you make, the better to improve your chances of winning.

   

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The winner will be chosen by blindly drawing a name out of a box filled with the entries. Oh, and please note that you will not have to pay shipping, as that is included.      

 

Also, if you are a male reader, consider entering in order to win this as a gift for your fav lady.

 

xxo

 

    
 

 

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Style That's Timeless: Leather and Lace

I was checking out the Fall jewelry collections at Bergdorf Goodman, and took a quick look at men's watches. My fav watch style is still around, and I have owned one of these for approximately twenty years, although mine is gold and black reptile, rather than steel.

The Cartier Tank watch is a timeless classic, that has outlived all of the many trends in timepieces, for at least the last twenty-five years.

But, why a man's watch? Leather and lace. Nothing is sexier on a woman than that contrast between the feminine and the seemingly out of place masculine touch.

I wear that oversized man's watch with classic black wool trousers, a blazer, and for the "lace" in the equation, a white, ruffled silk blouse, cut low. Très sexy, and completely timeless style.

Image courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman.

xxo

ps.....This watch has been copied/knocked off by every major and minor manufacturer out there. If you wish to try this look, you can do so for nineteen bucks and up for the watch.

pss.....One of my fav songs of all time is.....you guessed it, "Leather and Lace", by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley.

   

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Menswear Fashion Trends: Dolce and Gabbana Fall-Winter 2008 Fashion Show - Part One

I feel as though I've been neglecting my favorite male readers with all of the posts about lingerie.....I know you really don't like those.....right? ;)

The video is of Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2008 Menswear Fashion Show. Please do let me know what you think.......you know I very much value your opinions.

   

This is Part 1, and you may view Part 2 by clicking here. Each video is approximately six minutes in length.

Please do keep in mind that I post  runway shows to give you ideas only. The outfits can be replicated in lower priced lines if you so desire, and have the inclination to shop.   

The image at the top of the post is Dolce & Gabbana Tuxedo Jacket & Striped Tuxedo Shirt $630.00-2120.00 USD, available at Bergdorf Goodman online 

xxo
   

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Menswear Fashion Trends: Dolce and Gabbana Fall-Winter 2008 Fashion Show - Part Two

Part Two of the Dolce & Gabbana Fall-Winter 2008 Fashion Show. Click here to view Part One.

The image at the top of the post is Dolce & Gabbana Martini Blazer & Tuxedo Bib Shirt $485.00-1365.00 USD, available at Bergdorf Goodman online.   

xxo

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Fashion Trends: Fall 2008 Women's Shoe Collections

Trends for shoes in the Fall collections fall in to a few prominent categories. One of them, the trend that I personally like the least, is what I call the "clunkies".

These are shoes that are really more of a cross between a boot and a shoe, and for the upcoming Fall season, they are especially clunky, and widely available.   

Now I do realize that there are women who will just love these shoes, and so I apologize in advance if I offend you. However, these shoes are not in the slightest bit flattering to the female leg, and by that I mean any shape or size of female. They will visually make you look shorter, and make your leg look heavier. Examples below. Tell me what you think.    
   
 
Please see the resource page for product/image information.

xxo    

 

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Fall 2008 Lingerie Workshop: Body Shapers Part 2

As I explained in my last post on shapers, Fall 2008 Lingerie Workshop: Body Shapers Part 1,  my friend, Ann, and I conducted "field research" on body shapers in order to give Modern Glam readers the very best info.

We both found things to like about this type of shaper, the body briefer,  sometimes called a bodysuit, or a  cami or camisole body shaper. Available in a variety of styles, from light to firm control, with various optional features.

   
From left to right:   
1. Bali Underwire Bodysuit |approx. $34 
2. Body Wrap Seamless Underwire Body Briefer |approx. $52   
3. Spanx Thong Back Bodysuit, No Bra | approx. $54

The light control body briefers are a great choice for a woman who wishes to achieve a smoothing effect, and is not overly concerned with slimming.

Fashion Don'ts: What Not to Wear in Fall 2008

Well, having just spent a good part of the day perusing the Fall 2008 Collections at one of the major online retailers, I gotta say that I have never seen so many pieces of women's apparel vying for a fashion victim to buy them all in one season.

That led me to this post. First in a series of fashion tips about what not to wear, season by season. Read it. Unless, of course, you wish to be a fashion victim.

Fall 2008 Lingerie Workshop: Body Shapers Part 1

Last week I did something that I rarely do these days. I dragged myself to my favorite mall in order to research my next few posts. You see, I have little experience with shaper garments, and I wanted to be sure that I was giving you good info/advice.

To that end, I also prevailed upon my friend, Ann, to go with me. I am 5'6" and 106 pounds. Ann is 5'4" and 152 pounds. Between the two of us, we tried on reams of shaper garments, from the luxury brands down to the common utilitarian types. Ugh.....gotta say, I hate trying things on(thank God for online shopping), but it did enable me to acquire more info than I would have otherwise had. Fortunately we took a small tape recorder, and made extensive verbal notes throughout our try-ons. I did have to buy Ann an expensive dinner, drat the ungrateful wench, lol. :)