Dreary Winter Days Demand Print Leggings

Posted by admin | Fashion, Leggings, Shopping, Smart Fashion | Wednesday 28 October 2009 2:00 pm

Print LeggingsThe winter of 2009 and the spring of 2010 are showing some intriguing trends in fashion. The military look, hoods and capes, leather and lace, lingerie style dresses and tops, ripped denims, and of course, over the knee and thigh high boots. And then there are printed leggings. Animal prints, futuristic designs, striped, spotted, paisley – you name it – there is a legging to suit you.

When we think of the new leggings, we think of the young and those of us who have gorgeous legs with no bumps or blemishes. Ha! While the leggings will not help hide heftiest of thighs and knobbliest of knees, those problems are mostly our propensity to magnify the importance of those shortcomings. Let’s not avoid these latest chances to make statements about our fashion sense and to attract the right kind of attention.

Some of the European imports are delightful with picasso designs, leopard prints and spiral lace. True, they are a little more pricey but definitely worth the tariff to get their design originality.

Since this year’s big look is in over-the-knee and thigh high boots, print leggings are a delightful fit with these trends. Make sure you wear them with a loose fitting top. The combination of tight leggings and a tight top is a definite no no.

When your mood is threatened by gloomy skies and freezing drizzle, the remedy is a few pairs of dazzling print leggings. Of course, you could always head to the Caribbean for a few days!

Keep Your Eyes Spotted For Leopard Print Flats

Posted by admin | Boots, Fashion, Leggings, Shopping, Smart, Smart Fashion | Thursday 15 October 2009 2:05 pm

Leopard FlatsNext time you spot a celebrity or even a local luminary on your travels, take a quick peek at their feet. You might be surprised to find their toes covered with spots, as in a fine pair of leopard print flats.

Leopards were seen recently on two of Hollywood’s trendiest – actress and fashion designer Ashley Olsen and Tinseltown princess Suri Cruise, 3-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

Ms. Olsen set off her solid-color top and skinny jeans with a fabulous pair of leopard flats. Miss Cruise sported her spots, along with striped tights and a leafy-green handbag, while on a shopping trip with Mom.

Both young ladies highlight the prime function of leopard flats – to turn an ordinary outfit into an eye-catching costume. There are two pointers to using leopard flats in your own wardrobe: Remember that a little goes a long way, and that leopards don’t need much in the way of jazzing up.

Some designers make this point by putting leopard on leather with some texture to it, such as calf hair. Or they create “leopard under glass” by using patent leather to give the pattern some shine. Designs also have included peep toes or side cutouts, but most shoemakers like to keep the lovely leopard print intact. When embellishments do pop up for leopard print flats, then tend to be simple, such as ribbon bows or leather ties.

One of the advantages to flats is the variety of styles available. While many consumers think of flats as simple slip-ons, there are round-toe ballerina styles, pointed-toe sophisticates and sporty loafers from which to choose, among other options. Heels range from barely there to chunky and square, with a wedge thrown in for good measure.

In short, leopard print flats ought to be an essential part of your wardrobe. A little walk on the wild side will bring some excitement to a ho-hum outfit.