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Fashion Trends for Spring 2008

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Fashion Trends for Spring 2008 Bold bright colors are big among spring fashion trends. Cheerful, bright colors walked down the runways for spring 2008. These optimistic hues are a welcome departure from fall's gothic obsession with all things black. Color-happy fashionistas will dress from head to toe in eye-popping colors like daffodil yellow, vermillion orange, verdant green, hibiscus red, bold fuchsia, wild violet and cobalt blue. Whether you go intense all over or simply go bright with an accent, just look to the crayon box to follow this trend. Bold Red Tunic Top Florals for spring are back again this year. The season of spring itself was the obvious inspiration for this blossoming trend, with designers displaying vibrant illustrations and blurred floral motifs in their delightful spring fashions. If your not a fan of large, graphic floral prints and oversized patterns, you can opt for a more subtle way of keeping in style. Choose dresses and accessories like silky scarves in ...

Transparent Dresses

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10 Sexy Italian Bikini Swimsuits

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Who doesn't love the beach? Sand, sun and beautiful water. The beaches of the Mediterranean are stunning. Italy is full of beach babes and what do those beach babes wear? Swimsuits, especially the barely-there bikinis. It's enough to make your head spin, right? Personally, I'm a swimsuit watcher. I love to see what the designers do with the flimsy fabric. It gets sexier all the time. In this article, we'll explore 10 of the sexiest and hottest Italian-made suits to ever hit the beach. 1) This bikini ( left ) comes to us from Roberto Cavalli, a master Italian fashion designer. It's green and has a fish-like scale print. It's just oh-so-sexy. The piece has a triangle top that closes in a halter in the back and a bottom that gently cups the rear with string enclosures on the sides. 2) How can you not love this sexy black number from Giuseppe Mulier of the Bikini Company? It's little but...

10 Terrific Italian-Made T-Shirts for Ladies

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I love my t-shirts. They're young. Hip. Trendy. They can also be worn under a business suit to add some funk to an otherwise drab look. Of course, we know they can be worn with jeans. Whether casual, flirty, sexy or just plain old comfortable, t-shirts are a must-have in anyone's wardrobe. C'mon. Admit it. We all have them. In this article, I'm going to focus on ten t-shirts from Italy's best and brightest fashion houses that show that t-shirts don't have to be grungy. They are often quite fashionable. And, as I firmly believe, they'll never go out of style! 1) Hey, who says a t-shirt has to look casual! Hmm? I know I didn't. This long-sleeve jersey from Blumarine has a boat-slit neckline. The fabric is smooth and looks almost silky. The piece is unlined and made of 100% rayon! I love the little shoe-string laces on the sides and the sexy peek-a-boo sleeves that show a hint of skin! You can pair this shirt with a skirt of any length, dressy or c...

Fashion Update February 2008

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New Fashion Trends Revealed on High Fashion Week in New York Head Band High Fashion Week in New York revealed - the headband is the "hottest" hat! Fine vintage accessories help create a complete image. The headband is not as pretentious as a hat and can be combined with casual styles. However, it will look particularly striking with evening dresses. Models from Left to Right: Sass & Bide, Alexander Wang and Erin Fetherston. Bows Large bows at the neck visually enhances a small chest and attracts attention to your charming face. Models: Charles Nolan, Doo Ri, Alexander Wang Purple Purple is still the fashion's favorite color right now. All shades of purple swayed on the runway during the Fashion Week in New York: from the saturated bright purple (Abaete) to the delicate muted purple (Oscar de la Renta). Models: Diane Von Furstenberg, Abaete and Oscar de la Re...

Nicole Kidman,Balenciaga at La Bottega Veneta

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La Bottega Veneta approach to fashion The Bottega Veneta approach to fashion is refined and understated, dispensing with logos and flash to appeal to a customer who is self-assured, sophisticated and confident with his or her own style. Those who appreciate Bottega Veneta embody the idea " when your own initials are enough ." Botttega Veneta, a premier Italian leather goods house steeped in the traditions of the master leather craftsman of the Veneto, was founded in 1966 and headquartered in Vicenza. The fashion house has earned a reputation for unsurpassed quality. Its timeless style is exemplified in soft, sensuous, handcrafted handbags and its renowned intrecciato, or interwoven leather style, and signature animal prints are instantly recognizable worldwide. Left: Nicole Kidman with Bottega Veneta Bag and Balenciaga dress The Gucci Group acquired Bottega Veneta in February 2001. Tomas Maier, who trained at the i...