Fashion
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Fashion & Diversity
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Fashion magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar are not what they used to be. By that I am referring to "woke" material such as diversity, equity, and inclusion propaganda (see Home Page for more on this). Check one out online or visit the website to see what I’m referring to. Haute Couture continues to "push the envelope" in terms of outrageousness (see tab below). Modern designers also incorporate LGBTQIA+ models. Most women will not be interested in their creations due to eccentricity and cost.
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Comfort is In
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Lifestyles have changed somewhat since 2020; for example, more people working from home, online shopping, etc. That said, comfort is key. Ready-to-wear fashion styles have reflected this by focusing on what feels good to wear (soft, warm, stretchy, etc.) and less on “making an impression.” This applies for the average woman; you will find all sorts of wild, wonderful, or weird creations being presented by designers on the runways recently.
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artificial intelligence in Fashion & Beauty
Fashion websites
haute couture
What is Haute Couture?
Haute couture (French for ‘high sewing’ or ‘high dressmaking’) refers to the creation of exclusive fashions. It's a common term for custom-fitted clothing as produced primarily in Paris, but also in other fashion capitals such as New York, London, and Milan. 
Websites: Harper’s Bazaar SS24 couture - https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/shows-trends/g25978918/best-couture-fashion-week/ FÉDÉRATIONDE LA HAUTE COUTUREET DE LA MODE - https://www.fhcm.paris/en Stella de Libero Wedding Dresses (discontinued)- http://www.weddinginspirasi.com/2011/05/13/stella-de-libero-wedding-dresses/ Stella de Libero Designer Spotlight 2011 - https://socialbfly.com/2011/08/26/designer-spotlight-stella-de-libero/ Vogue Runway SPRING 2024 COUTURE - https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2024-couture fashion shows
Fashion shows can be fun to check out to see what current trends are; but are not for inspiration for what normal women want to wear.
modern
Daily Front Row - https://fashionweekdaily.com/ Elle Fashion - https://www.elle.com/fashion/ Fashion Gone Rogue (Beauty, Lifestyle, Fashion & Celebs) - https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/ Harper's Bazaar Fashion - https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/ Vogue Fashion - https://www.vogue.com/fashion WWD (Women's Wear Daily) - https://wwd.com/fashion-news/ Who What Wear (Celebrity Style and Fashion Trend Coverage) - https://www.whowhatwear.com/ retail
Designer Brands ($$$) - https://www.farfetch.com/designers/women Kohl's - https://www.kohls.com/ Land's End (Women's) - https://www.landsend.com/shop/womens-clothing/ PrAna (retail, focus on comfortable, earthy tones) - https://www.prana.com/ more coming vintage
Looks from Vogue
Fashion Era - https://fashion-era.com/ UCLA, Fashion & Costume (historic) - https://guides.library.ucla.edu/c.php?g=180359&p=1191211 Vintage Fashion Guild - https://vintagefashionguild.org/ We Wear Culture (Google) - https://artsandculture.google.com/project/fashion fashion reference
Catwalk Yourself (misc. fashion reference/not updated) - https://www.catwalkyourself.com/ Encyclopedia of Fashion - http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/ Fashion History Dictionary - https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/dictionary/ Fashion History Timeline - https://shorturl.at/agrsF MAM-E Fashion Encyclopedia - https://fashion.mam-e.it/ fashion blogs, magazines & trends
fashion blogs & magazines
Online Magazines & Blogs
Business of Fashion - https://www.businessoffashion.com/ EnVie Magazine (click on EN to read online/also available as a free iOS app) - http://en-vie-fashion.com/content/issue/ Fashion Magazine (Canada) - https://fashionmagazine.com/ Fashion Vignette | Trends - https://www.fvdesignstudio.com/trends Fashion Vignette: Trendspiration - https://fashionvignette.blogspot.com/p/fv-projects.html LE LIS Blanc (archives/now defunct) @issuu - https://issuu.com/lelisblanc Modeliste Magazine - https://modelistemagazine.com/ NOWFASHION - https://www.showstudio.com/contributors/nowfashion sisterMAG - https://www.sister-mag.com/en/ Trend Prive Magazine - https://trendprivemagazine.com/ Voir Magazine (the bleak [woke] future of fashion/view at your own risk) - https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/ Vulkan Magazine (Canada) - https://vulkanmagazine.com/ W Magazine (fashion, beauty, culture, etc.) - https://www.wmagazine.com/ Who What Wear - https://www.whowhatwear.com/section/fashion-news Men’s: GQ Style - https://www.gq.com/style Man of Metropolis - https://manofmetropolis.com/ fashion trends
Fashion Trendsetter - https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/ Gap Press (the 😢 future of fashion) @Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gap_press/ The Pattern Edit Fashion Trends 2024 - https://www.thepatternedit.com/blog Fashion Trends 2024 - https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/fashion-trends-2024 Stylecaster (Fashion Trends & Style Advice) - https://stylecaster.com/fashion/ Vogue UK Spring/Summer 2024 - https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/spring-summer-2024-fashion-trends fashion color trends
2023 Color Trends: The Ultimate Palette for Creative Inspiration - https://printify.com/blog/color-trends/ Spring/Summer 2023 Color Trends: Fashion Week Color Palettes - https://www.envato.com/blog/spring-summer-2023-color-trends/ 5 Key Color Trends for Fall 2023 - https://www.thepatternedit.com/post/5-key-color-trends-for-fall-2023-according-to-wgsn Color Palettes, Fashion Trendsetter - https://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/tag/color-palettes/ Fashion United Colors | Trends - https://fashionunited.com/trends/colors Fashion Vignette for color trends - www.fashiontrendsetter.com/v2/colortrends/ Pantone Fashion Color Trends Report - https://www.pantone.com/articles/fashion-color-trend-report Vogue Color Trends - https://www.vogue.com/tag/misc/color-trends title
fashion modelsfashion model websites
Supermodels.nl (archive) - https://web.archive.org/web/20081101140753/http://supermodels.nl:80/Pages/Headshots.aspx?sl=A FMD - Fashion Model Directory - https://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/search/alphabetical_order/ IMG Models - https://www.imgmodels.com/ Fashion Models Management (France) - https://fashionmodelsmanagement.com/ Metro Models (Switzerland) - https://www.metromodels.com/ models. - https://models.com/ FAVORITE SUPERMODELS
decline of the supermodel
VS Angels
models Misc.
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Here were my choices; Australia was the only one who made it into the Top 20. Miss Australia was third runner-up.
The Contestants:
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fashion ideas for YOU
your individual style
Fashioning your individual StyleWhat styles appeal to you?
   
This is a very brief listing of some styles that come to mind. For much more, see the below website. 40+ Types of Fashion Styles - https://gabriellearruda.com/types-of-fashion-styles/ 
Instagram: Fashion's New Address
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My favorite Instagram influencer Tezza (Tessa Barton) radiates glamour, style and class.
Now with daughter Coco and another on the way, Tezza exemplifies my idea of a "supermodel," in that she manages to look great in anything she wears. She occasionally showcases clothing and accessory brands, while husband Cole photographs her in many beautiful locales around the country and globe. I would add her to my list of social media "narcissists"; however, I do think she is lovely and I admire her style. Not sure if I am also banned from Instagram. Tezza.Barton Instagram profile: www.instagram.com/tezza/ Tezza iOS App:
https://www.shoptezza.com/pages/tezza-app For $39.99/year, it offers many “vintage-style” filters along with a variety of edits, overlays, text, templates, etc. for photos and videos. 
InstaStyle Book:
A "coffee-table" style book filled with lovely photos utilizing her signature Lightroom filter styles, InstaStyle contains hints and tips on how to become a successful Instagram influencer.
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Influencer Not Required
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Create your unique fashion style, using influencers and trends solely for ideas. This way, you will feel at ease and exude confidence. Here's how: choose your favorite store (Kohl's, in my case) and then several favorite brands from that store (examples: Sonoma, Croft & Barrow, and Tek Gear). Purchase when items go on sale and/or you have a discount (Kohl's is great for offering 15, 20, or 30% discounts monthly for Kohl's charge members). This will make it simpler to assemble outfits based on your personal style choices. Confinement within several favorite brands ensures colors, styles, etc. will be easier to match. Instagram "Influencers" (trend-setters) and other fashion bloggers are mainly selling merchandise and/or feeding their egos. Don't be swayed by any short-lived “trend” but focus the main segment of your wardrobe on the time-tested classics. Fads can be fun, but don’t spend too much on fleeting trends. Classics are timeless. Use the blogs (such as Tezza above) as inspiration for creating your own outfits. Read Less
fashion tips for men & women
What styles you choose to wear are up to you; just be sure your attire is:
fashion styling websites
Fashion Infographics - https://looksgud.com/blog/women-fashion-infographics-charts/ 42 minimalist fashion outfits (2023) @Stylecaster - https://stylecaster.com/fashion/outfit-ideas/246062/minimalist-fashion-outfits/ Gabrielle Arruda Style Advice - https://gabriellearruda.com/ Gabrielle Arruda Personal Style Building - https://gabriellearruda.com/building-an-authentic-personal-style/ LooksGud (discover what looks good on you) - https://looksgud.com/blog/ Types of Fashion Styles - https://www.mystylebox.ca/pages/24-types-of-fashion-styles-explained Your Wardrobe Color Palette
Read more about color on Home & Design Page
fashion color palettes
Websites: Color Calculator - https://www.sessions.edu/color-calculator/ Discover your Palette - https://colorwise.me/ How to Mix and Match Colors in Your Clothes - https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/how-to-match-the-colors-of-your-clothes/ Paletton The Color Scheme Designer - https://paletton.com/#uid=1000u0kllllaFw0g0qFqFg0w0aF color wheel
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What Is a Color Wheel? A color wheel is a circle diagram that illustrates the relationships between different colors. In 1666, Sir Isaac Newton created the first color wheel, asymmetrical and consisting of seven colors—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. In 1810, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe developed a symmetrical color wheel with just six colors (eliminating indigo), similar to the one we use today. Artists and fashion designers use color wheels to create color schemes that produce a desired aesthetic effect. Color wheel color theory & calculator @Canva - https://www.canva.com/colors/color-wheel/ Fashion Color Wheel - https://ivyandpearlboutique.com/blogs/fashion-howto/fashion-colors-matching-clothing-colors-using-color-wheel color theory
What is Color Theory? Color theory is a set of guidelines for mixing, combining, and manipulating colors. It studies how colors work together and how they affect our emotions and perceptions. 1. Color harmony: Color harmony describes color pairings that are visually pleasing and provide a sense of visual harmony. Color schemes based on complementary and analogous colors are generally viewed as harmonious. This can depend upon personal preference. 2. Color temperature: Color temperature involves breaking colors down into warm and cool colors. 3. Color context: Colors appear to behave differently when viewed in different contexts; various factors such as light source and surrounding colors influence color.
Shop Your closet
Survey your wardrobe to determine what items you already own. Chances are, you have a myriad of outfits ready to put together. Don't be afraid to mix and match! You set the rules. Try boho or romantic with grunge, classy with masculine. Having an extensive wardrobe accumulated over many years, below I share some examples of how to do it.
Below are some examples of this technique of "shopping your closet" with layering, mixing, and matching. Most apparel items have been purchased from Kohl's over the decades. Collages made with Bazaart.
To be continued Selfie Hints
beauty
Plans for this section: General beauty info - skin, hair, makeup; natural beauty products…
Stay tuned! favorite beauty productsI purchase my products from amazon.com; however, you may wish to purchase from the company websites.
Burt’s Bees This brand contains mostly natural ingredients. They offer a wide variety of products, including lipstick, lipliner, cleansers, etc. Honest Beauty This brand is the best lipstick I’ve discovered thus far; and the products are not loaded with dangerous chemicals. Palladio Botanical and vitamin-infused cosmetics are offered by this company. I feel better using lipliner without the harsh chemicals. It’s the best lipliner I’ve discovered thus far. e.l.f. Cosmetics My favorite product here are their eyebrow pencils. I use taupe, and the slightly darker color. 
ECOLIPS lipscrub
This lip exfoliator is very useful for dry, flaky lips. It works in warm weather, too, to prepare lips for color products. https://ecolips.com/collections/lip-scrubs 
Coconut Oil for hair
Used sparingly (you don’t want a greasy look), coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer and adds a nice shine to hair (see section below). Plus, it’s 100% natural! makeup tips
#1 Rule for those over 60: LESS is more! Do not overdo it unless you want to look older! For day-to-day wear, I’d suggest lipstick/liner, under-eye coverup, eyebrow pencil, and facial moisturizer. Pretty simple, right? Save the eyeliner, mascara, and blush for special occasions. Foundation is optional; I don’t use it as a general rule. It’s good to let your skin “breathe” as much as possible. Neutrogena face self-tanner in Light is a nice, natural application for summer months. my beauty routine
How to get "3D" Lips:
It involves quite a few steps, but lends a nice, full look. Remember the first step, powder (I use Palladio highlighter) to hide the tiny lines. Next you can use clear chapstick or gloss stick, as seen below. Blot. Apply first color of your choice, blot. Apply second color of your choice, blot. Lastly, line upper and lower lips (see above), then blot once again. I think you will like the result! 
Homemade natural beauty products
DIY Beauty Products & Recipes - https://www.savvyhomemade.com/beauty-products/ DIY Natural Handmade Beauty Products - https://shorturl.at/ehzFK 200+ DIY Beauty Recipes - https://livingthenourishedlife.com/200-diy-beauty-products/ hairHere I will post some information regarding hair such as websites, and also some favorite hints & tips 
Coconut Oil
An inexpensive, all-natural and effective hair moisturizer (use sparingly), it smells nice too. Photo Credits: Fashion photos courtesy of Pixabay & Adobe
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