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Summer is almost here, and your feet are begging to get out of the winter footwear and into a pair of comfortable sandals. You’ve done all the prep work to make sure your feet look great in sandals: the pedicure, the moisturizing, maybe even an exfoliating scrub. After all of this preparation, do you really want to walk around all summer in just any pair of sandals? Of course not! You want to choose sandals that are as good to your feet as you have been.

What’s hot in sandals this summer?

If your priority in choosing sandals is fashion, you are in luck this summer. This summer’s hottest styles are as comfortable as they are fashionable. Wider soles and better support are in style this year, and are likely to stay in style for a few years to come. Here are some tips for choosing fashionable and comfortable styles for all occasions this summer.

1. Consider the heel.  Read more... (839 words, estimated 3:21 mins reading time)

The right handbag can take an everyday outfit and transform it into a look deserving of a high profile runway. But a handbag isn’t just an accessory to spice up a wardrobe; it’s also a functional essential for daily life. After all, this is where you store your wallet, your make-up, your cell phone and everything else you just need to take along with you. That’s why it’s so important to have a variety of styles that fit every need, from a daily work handbag to an evening clutch to a casual weekend tote. But needing a few bags means you can also experiment with a variety of designs and styles. To create versatile looks, its best to stick with classic materials that go with any outfit, and can take you from day to night, from business to pleasure.

One material that not only provides this flexibility but also delivers loads of luxury is leather. Rich and decadent, leather is also the ideal choice when you are looking to invest in a handbag that will last for years to come. Here are a few luscious leather looks that just beg to be touched, tossed over a shoulder and admired by passers-by.  Read more... (826 words, estimated 3:18 mins reading time)

Many of us believe in a saying that fashion whether Indian or western repeats itself. And this century seems to be witnessing this repetition. Though many things have changed in this 21st century, but the best of the past is also being utilized today. Indian fashion is one such evidence of the same.

Those past Indian styles which today’s mom enjoyed in her young days may be still hot in her daughter’s era. It feels good to see past Indian styles coming back in action.

Despite endless arguments on generation gap, it is observed that when it comes to fashion, this gap almost vanishes. Today when a mother and a daughter go out for shopping, they quarrel less on issues like what to wear. This is because this epoch has a strong influence of past Indian styles.

Famous past Indian styles like chudidars, bell-bottoms, trouser with short kurtas, salwar kameez etc were among some popular Indian styles years back. And today again they are back in demand. However, it is worth noticing that though the quality of the fabric has improved to a considerable extent and the variety of such garments is exclusive and extensive. But the style remains the same and very much in vogue.  Read more... (483 words, estimated 1:56 mins reading time)

It used to be that scarves were worn as a winter clothing necessity. Both men and women had them wrapped around their necks as a protection from the chilly winter breeze. Over time, this functional clothing item has transcended its original purpose and has become one of the most versatile accessories to date. Scarves have been worn in different ways and in different seasons.

Many women want to reinvent their wardrobe so they can have different looks all throughout the year. They can add a scarf to any drab outfit and it will look more vibrant and new. You can experiment with many different styles depending on the kind of image you want to project. Women

High waisted, faded denim shorts have been ubiquitous at this summer’s festivals and in the capital of late. Back then, they were worn with cropped denim jackets, silk blouses and indie-grunge black opaque tights.

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Acid wash jeans are the biggest trend in denim for 2009, and the A-list know it. Nicole Richie makes them work with her laid back boho vibe by teaming her’s with fringed accessories and a peasant blouse. Rihanna and Beyonce wear their jeans with an edge, teaming skin tight, ripped and rolled hem styles with leather and toweringheels.

From oversized faded jeans that evoke memories of Bananarama  and Bros, to nylon bomber jackets, cropped tops, BOY London T-shirts, shoulder pads and body-con dresses.

Ripped denim hasn’t really been big since the grunge days of the 90s… so it may come as a surprise that it is back as a fashion trend for women in Spring-Summer 2008. Kate Moss wore ripped denim shorts in a shoot for April 2008’s Vogue Paris, and then we spotted these shots of Gisele Bundchen on set with Mario Testino in a rather revealing torn denim outfit.  Read more... (334 words, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)