Seasonal fashion

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Remember the days when trends lasted one season? To be caught wearing last season’s “it” item was the Kiss of Death. Now we cross our fingers and hope that skinny jeans and metallics come back for encore performances. Well, we got our wish. And for those of us who love wearing dresses-even in the dead of winter-we can hold on to most of those too. Finally, the style mavens are cutting us some slack!

A Leg up on Leggings

You’ve probably noticed that leggings are back in a big way, so if you were holding out to make sure the trend caught on, now’s the time to catch up to the early adopters. According to Michelle Antonelli, design director of Cable & Gauge and Spenser Jeremy, wearing leggings can be tricky (and you thought it was as easy as one leg after another). To avoid further confusion, Ms. Antonelli breaks it down for us.

How to wear leggings

• Pick an easy style dress in one of the new baby doll, a-line or trapeze shapes.
• Go soft by selecting a feminine printed georgette or an easy soft knit dress in a great color.
• Keep it simple by opting for a solid color legging in black or brown.
• Keep it in proportion. Make sure the dress or top you select hits just at or above the knee. If you’re wearing a mini-dress, select Capri length leggings and a ballerina flat.
• Skip the hosiery and show off your ankles and the top of your foot by wearing a ballerina flat or colored pump.

Dressing up for the transition from winter to spring/spring to summer

Fashion divas hate to give up their favorite frocks, and fortunately layering is still a key trend, which allows us to wear make a smooth transition. Here are some simple tips from Ms. Antonelli on making your must-have dress span a couple of seasons.

Favorite Sheer Printed Dress:

When the weather is chilly pair with a great turtleneck, tights and boots. When springtime arrives shed the layers and slip into a strappy metallic sandal with the great completer – an abbreviated length cardigan. For a super casual summer look, treat yourself to a fabulous pedicure and slip on your favorite flip flops.

Essential Sheath Dress:-Layer a fine gauge long sleeve knit tee to give the essential dress a jumper look for winter. On a chilly spring day trade in the tee for a soft short sleeved tee or slip into a colorful topper jacket that is just about two inches above the hem of the dress. When it’s time to go sleeveless be sure to select a structured patent leather flat or go for a color or special detail like a bow or buckle. Jimmy Choo recently featured a rich red with vanilla trip and a bow that would be the perfect addition to the essential sheath dress.

Knit Dresses:-Matte jersey dresses or separates can be your year-round friend. Pair with your favorite short cardigan a pair of warm and cozy tights. Many women find knits an essential addition to their travel wardrobe or for those in between days when Mother Nature hasn’t quite figured out what she’d like to do.

The Return of Metallic: How to Make It Work

According to Antonelli, if the runway is an indication of what’s here to stay, then metallics will be with us for yet another year. Designers have embraced shimmer and retailers are still hot for metallics, but how can we be on trend without blinding ourselves? Here are two quick tips to keep in mind the next time you reach for a metallic piece:

Find Your Shine:-Don’t be afraid to experiment. Handbags, shoes, belts, Lurex sweaters and dresses in brocade or jacquard fabrics all feature different degrees of shimmer, from metallic glazes to simple touches of metallic, hardware details (grommets, buckles and rings) and two-tone trims. Cable & Gauge features gold metallic thread details and hardware in its nautical and classic neutral resort styles that can be worn from late winter and into spring. The summer line will also offer shimmery shells.

Opt for Simple Shimmer:-Remember less is more when it comes to metallic and the trick to pulling off the luxe look is to pick one piece and let it shine. It’s easy to start at the top by selecting a metallic knit with a special detail like a kimono sleeve or a blouson shape and dress it up with a velvet skirt for cocktails or pair it with jeans for a casual look. Experiment and investigate this trend, it’s here to stay… at least for now.

Introduction

Seasonal merchandising refers to the process of merchandising that is the management of products and stocks according to the seasonal trends or fashions prevailing in the market. Seasonal merchandising is fast becoming the mantra in the Indian retail scenario.Seasonal merchandising has its own benefits as well as limitations. The following points analyze the concept as a whole:

Accurate forecasting

In order to generate more sales through seasonal forecasting, it is necessary to be able to forecast the market trends accurately. You should have a fair idea of what is in demand in the international market and in other markets in your country. A trend might be very popular in one country, but it might not have the potential to dominate the national market. You should have the ability to determine which trend is just a passing fad and which one is likely to become popular and manage your stocks accordingly. A wrong forecast can lead your firm to great troubles.

Timeliness

Timeliness is the key to successful seasonal merchandising. While deciding to stock a particular product, you should ensure that you are not bringing in a trend earlier than its time. At the same time, you also need to ensure that you are not stocking an outdated item. You have an added advantage over other retailers if you are able to spot a trend and be the first to stock it in your store.

Customer base

While undertaking seasonal merchandising, you should have a fair idea of what customers each type of seasonal product would attract. Sometimes, products that are in fashion may attract only a specific class of customers, while some other products might attract a large number of customers. This gives an idea of how much of the product should be stocked and situations like overstocking and understocking can be avoided.

Managing risks

You should have well-planned strategies for risk management in order to make seasonal merchandising successful. In case overstocking happens, you should take into account ways for stock clearance, discounts and exploring other potential markets. Some retailers have well-defined sections such as core products and seasonal products. Core products are the basic or classic products offered by the retailer, while seasonal products are those that are currently in fashion.

Yo Ho me hearties!! We all love a swashbuckling pirate fancy dress party. It’s easy to either buy costumes online or to make your own from some old clothes.

Buying your pirate fancy dress – If you want an authentic pirate fancy dress, buy your costume online. They’re a good price, well made and you’ll find lots of choice. You can choose from a lowly rogue pirate, a Captain Hook or an authentic Captain Jack Sparrow outfit from Pirates of the Caribbean. They come with belts, buckles, trousers and waistcoats. Check whether the costume comes with accessories such as pirate hats and swords. Usually the price will determine what’s included. Boots are an extra but some outfits have boot covers you can wear over your normal footwear.

Making your pirate fancy dress – If you can find some unwanted clothes, you can easily make your own pirate costume. All you’ll need is a pair of old trousers and a shirt. If you haven’t got anything suitable, check out your local charity shops.

Breeches - Make the breeches from an old pair of trousers. Black or grey is ideal, but any colour will do. Cut the trousers off to just below the knee, leaving enough fabric for the hem. Turn the hem up, either by sewing or by using an iron-on tape. Most supermarkets or online stores will stock a tape specially designed for hemming. Wear a wide leather black belt or make one from a frayed piece of rope.

Shirt - White shirts look fabulous and will give your fancy dress a Captain Jack Sparrow look; but any colour shirt will work well. Use a shirt that is at least one or two sizes bigger than you would normally wear. Shred the shirt into tatters and fray the cuffs or cut the sleeves to three quarter length. Cut off the collar. Leave the raw edges fraying or turn them under to neaten them. Wear the shirt tucked into your breeches so it billows out, or leave it loose.

Pirates are portrayed with heavy black eyes, so wear eye make up to capture the dark, brooding pirate look. Wear a black eye patch and a long black curly wig. Beards and taches add a touch of class, but are optional. Not all pirates have beards!

We all love jewellery, and nothing attracts us more than designer jewellery. In fact, I think we love designer everything. These days designer jewellery can be found in a variety of stores, both online and off. Designer jewellery appeals to us because it is unique, exclusive and magnificent. And of course, because all the Celebes wear it. Unfortunately, exorbitant prices prevent the average person from purchasing these beautiful items.

While the super wealthy can afford these pieces, most people consider this type of jewellery too expensive and will likely stick to purchasing mass produced jewellery, that as we all know is not unique and generally of inferior quality. However, high prices are not a rule when it comes to designer jewellery. Today, several jewellery designers are offering their products to the general public at affordable prices. The days of searching for designer jewellery at reasonable prices are over. Thanks to the internet, reputable jewellery designers from around the world now have their product lines available to view and purchase at the click of a button.

The result is direct competition for your business. Designer’s are constantly working to improve their designs, to be on the edge of fashion, for better and bolder, more beautiful and unique jewellery, but also to provide their products at lower prices. If you are really attracted to the beautiful designer jewellery we all see in celebrity magazines, TV and in the media, but don’t want to spend a fortune, there is an answer.