Beauty and Brains Models with PHD's showcase

A San Francisco retailer Betabrand has hired only smart women for it"s Spring Fashion Collection. The models for the Betabrand fashion line were required to be both good looking and highly educated, a PHD for example.
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Fashion Trends for Spring 2014

While for some of us it is still frightfully cold outside, it is never too soon to warm up with thoughts of the new Spring Fashions trends on the horizon. This is the time of year to start thinking about which of the spring fashion trends you would like to see yourself i and start planning. Once you have a glimpse of what is out there, check your closet to see if you already have some similar fashions so you don't throw them out when spring cleaning.

Cowgirl Aplenty. There are numerous fun applications of the cow girl look for the 2014 spring fashion. The embroidered shirts are bold and daring, the belts are over sized and hung low and their  is plenty of leg, bra and mid-section exposure.

 
Smoking Hot Jackets. The spring fashion jackets  look a lot like the traditional smoking jackets, except they are smoking hot. Their shawl colars and bright colors add sass to the traditional tux.

Sexy Crops. Now aren't you glad you didn't get rid of your old crop tops? However, you may want to upgrade to or replace them with the new  offerings of sexy crop tops for the spring fashion season.

Your Body type, Are you born with it?

Are you born with your body type or is diet and lifestyle responsible for you being apple or pear shaped? The simple answer is yes, you are born with it. We are all born with our own body type and short of going under the knife to change it you are pretty much stuck with the body type you are born with. While diet and exercise can tone your body and make you look your best, the structure of your body remains the same.

Since you are stuck with the body type you have it is important to know what yours is and to keep that in mind when shopping for clothing. Buying the right clothing for your body type will help you save money. When you love how you look in a dress or blouse, you ill ant to wear them over and over again. What is your body type?

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Pear shaped: Smaller top, broader bottom

Hour glass: Smaller waist with top and bottom the same size

Apple : Waist is heavier in comparison to top and bottom

Fall Fashion Trends, Lust for Life

A lust for life fashion trend says it all. After all we all crave something and life is or should be at the top of our list. So if you really want to show the world that you have a lust for life, the  Marc Jacobs, collection will inspire you and just in time for the holidays. The lust for life theme encompasses lots of shimmer and glitter for the fall fashion. Look for glitter,  shimmering fabrics,sequins and metallics to take center stage in this  fall  fashion trends. Hopefully you have a few sequined pieces tucked away in your closet. Its time to dust off the old glitter for the budget conscious fashionistas

Hot New Spring Fashion Trends - Eroticism

Erotic or the Helmut Newton Effect, it is the fashion trend that will take spring fashions to a whole new level. These erotic fashions can make you either blush or salivate and are based on the black and white photography of Helmut Newton but is popularly seen as the fifty shades of grey trend. That is because, there is leather, harnesses, lace and skin galore in these fashions. Some of them may seem like you are wearing your underwear but you have got to feel daring, sexy and a little bit "shady" to really pull off these fashions.

Tommy Hilfiger reveal at New York Fashion Week

  

Tommy Hilfiger will be showcasing his men  and women’s fall 2013 collection at New York fashion week. Tommy Hilfiger’s designs will be showcased with the men  fashions on Friday and the women’s fashions on Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Park Avenue Armory. However, the excitement over Tommy Hilfiger’s reveal of the men  designer fashions was overshadowed by the  hype surrounding Superbowl MVP Joe Flacco. Joe Flacco and his wife Dana Grady made their first appearance at fashion week on Friday and the  Baltimore ravens quarterback had prime seats to view the exclusive men  line. The Hilfiger men collection inspired by American Sartorialism includes a selection of houndstooth trench coats and pants.

The Creepy Crawly Snake Skin Fashion Trend

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The snake skin fashion trend has taken North America and Europe by storm and as a result the python trade is booming. Apparently we fashionistas love to adorn ourselves with snake skin - real snake skin. Snake snake fashion has extended its reach from mere handbags, shoes and accessories to full out clothing. You can get a high fashion snake dress, snake pants, snake blouse and any form of snake clothing you desire.

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The billion dollar python snake trade that is accused of threatening the python population seems poised to grow even bigger. There is not much sympathy for the python which have always  viewed as "nasty" "dangerous" animals. However, we still seem to want to wear their skins and are willing to pay a premium for the pleasure.

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If you like the snake skin fashion and are somewhat queasy about wearing real snake skin, there are
cheaper, more budget friendly faux snake skin fashion available. You can enjoy the exotic reptile prints and still be in style without feeling like you are contributing to animal cruelty.