3 Fashion Hacks for the Dream Vacation

Vacations perhaps are the most festive season of the year if you are planning to go to a dream location with your beau or family. We all have the desire to look great no matter what the occasion is, but clothes that take up lots of space and do not fall within the high on comfort zone are a bit of a turnoff.

Of course, you do not want to hamper your mobility during your holiday but you also cannot go out there looking stale and boring. So if you are planning on a great vacation or a beach holiday and don’t want to make those travel bags heavier than they already are, here are 3 ways you can get a savvy and fashionable look while being easy on yourself:

The Soothing Loudness

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This one is my personal favorite as it is a combination of fiery comfort-ability and edginess. This one will allow you to stand out from the crowd in the most fashionable manner. The full-sleeved jacket styled shirt which should be bright but plain, some self-print embossed in it would also be a pretty good choice.

For the skirt, floral patterns are best suited to holidays as this the time to show some funk! The shirt should not be skin hugging because it would not compliment the shirt very well. Throw in some brightly colored heels and you are ready to look glamorous and confident.

The sassier one!

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This one is for those who prefer a sleek look that is not ‘bold’ like the previous ones. This one is for the somber souls who want to look fashionable but don’t like to go overboard with it rather maintaining their persona of a restrained yet fashionable look. The short shirt which shows a part of your hot bod while the straight pant covering the torso makes for a sensual yet classy look and doesn’t make you uncomfortable at the same time. The silence is soothing in this dress match and the serenity is infective. A great look for those who want to look sassy on the go.

Get That Tunic Out!

What better way to get comfortable than to get a tunic on with a pair of denim or straight pants on a vacation. The best part of adorning this look is that it makes you prepared for any activity you do whether it’s going out for lunch or enjoying the Jet Ski at the beach. This look is for everyone and is a must while packing your bags for your next vacation.

Do I Need to Take the Jackets Along?

Spring means tucking away your trench coats, woolen scarves, and combat boots and bringing out the breezy crop tops and floral dresses. Of course, tees and shorts will become your go-to pieces soon, but the cold weather hasn’t left yet.

That’s right. The official start of spring doesn’t mean you leave your jackets behind. In fact, carrying a light-weight jacket along is essential to style your vacation getaway.

How do you about go about packing your favorite clothing pieces?

Well, you can take your brightest crop tops, tanks, button-down shirts and skinny jeans. And because it’s still not hot enough for tees and tank dresses, we recommend taking a denim jacket and a leather jacket.

Denim Jackets are as cool as they are practical and they are pretty much the best part of spring. After all, you can never go wrong with denim. It is one of the things that never go out of fashion. Plus, it goes with just about anything. Whether you’re wearing a dress or casual jeans and T-shirt, denim never lets you down. There are different varieties available, but my recommendation would be to buy a slightly faded denim jacket with patches. Trust us, it will look absolutely incredible!

The talk of jackets and coats isn’t complete without leather. If you are on the prowl for a trendy and chic jacket, leather is the way to go. You’ll give out the ultimate biker-girl vibe wearing a leather jacket. In fact, it’s a must-have this season.

Author Bio:

Christine Rudolph is an enthusiastic blogger who spends her entire day writing. She is also an avid reader and loves to share quality content from the web with her friends and followers. Her forte is fashion, fitness, and lifestyle, keeping a keen eye on the latest trends in those industries. Follow @RudolphBlogger for more updates.

What Should Women Really Wear to Work

Written by: Sara Smith

Probably “I don’t know what to wear” is the most pronounced and thought sentence around the world and appropriately getting dressed for work can be included in anyone’s job
description. Most of the times, getting dressed for work is a struggle for many
women. Even if casual wear at work is becoming more and more common, it still
is quite hard to find the balance between personal style, fashion and your employer’s organizational culture.

Building a functional wardrobe is a must and the first step to achieve it is to do some research. First
of all observe what you like to wear, then check out trends and all-time
classics and try to find some common points between these two and the
environment you’ll be working in.


Here are some tips to help you figure out what you should wear to work.


Choose clothes that are fit. Wearing both too tight or too large clothes will not look good on you. Ensuring that your clothes are fit for your size will make you feel comfortable while
working and you won’t have to stop every few minutes to arrange your baggy blouse
or the too short skirt.


Follow your employer’s dress code. Take a look on company’s dress code and respect it. You will see
there what is considered appropriate and accepted inside the company, regarding
clothing.


Try expressing your style without aggressing those around you. We know your electric green new bag
rocks but it might distract your colleagues and change their (and your) focus
from work. These shocking colors are, in visual language, similar to screaming
in the classic one.


Have a neat appearance- dry and brush your hair, clean and cut your nails, brush your teeth, take a shower, etc. These are basic care activities and they show self-respect. Avoid
sophisticated hairstyling, shocking hair accessories.

Shoes are important to choose comfortable shoes, according to the season and work environment. Pay attention to what you wear during summer because many companies have a “no visible toes” rule in their dress code. During cold seasons, choose the most comfortable work boots because you’ll be spending a lot of time wearing them.



Strong perfume or cologne is a big no-no and is similar to neon accessories situation. Anything that anyone else can smell is not appropriate, both if the smell is pleasant or
unpleasant.



Avoid aggressive sexy clothing: plunging necklines, extremely tall heels, short skirts that can
expose your under-garments and sometimes make compromises. If you chose a
V-neck blouse, then the other parts of the body should be covered. What’s too
much is too much.



Over-accessorizing is nor practical, nor comfortable. It might be hard to use the mouse or the keyboard with too many large bracelets. Another important aspect is that the jewelry
pieces you’re wearing should not make noise, it’s distracting and
unprofessional.


Now that we have seen some guideline about what to wear at work, let’s see some all-time favorite clothing pieces, perfect to be worn at work:


The neutral color suit that perfect fits you are perfect to wear at work. The suit should fit your body perfectly, it should not be too large, not too small, the shoulder seams should
be right where your shoulders are and when you button the jacket, it should be
flat on your belly). Simple-shaped, classic dresses in neutral colors (navy,
black, nude, burgundy or dark green) can be easily assorted with blazers and light
jackets, perfectly fitting together for a work environment.


Pencil skirts and dress pants are also amazing options for clothing to wear at work. Pencil skirts work very well with discreet blouses and the outfit can be completed with a chic
blazer and if pencil skirts aren’t actually your type, you can opt for dress pants: comfortable and fashionable, they can also be assorted with blazers and jackets in beautiful combinations.


Sweaters, shirts, and blouses are always good choices for wearing at work when they have the simple design,neutral colors and fit with the other pieces of the outfit.



Depending on the work environment you have been blessed with, and the degree of casual-ness they show, you can also wear jeans (but not too tight), jackets and blouses in strong colors,
statement pieces of jewelry. Let’s not forget about the shoes: always choose the most comfortable option you have, and pay attention to how it works with the clothes and the accessories you have already chosen. During summer, choose the most comfortable pair of sandals (if accepted by company’s dress code) and in cold seasons choose the most comfortable pair of boots or shoes (your feet also have to feel warm).


Always follow your comfort and your style, the colors you love and try making creative
combinations with them. Don’t forget to avoid shocking pieces and colors and
pay attention to the decency of your outfits.

Step Into Spring in Style

Spring is finally here – its official – and for many of us this is the ideal time to revamp our wardrobes, have a cull of those unworn items and make several trips to the charity shop. It’s also the perfect time to indulge in a few fresh, key pieces to take us into the summer months.  But what of that poor, neglected shoe pile that’s also in desperate need of attention? Why not take the opportunity this spring to update your shoe cupboard, and give your hard-working feet a well-deserved treat?

Go on, dig out those tatty ankle boots you've had forever, and those much too-high heels you've never dared wear, and use our guide below to help transform your winter-weary walkers into tantalising twinkle-toes. They’re enough to make Quentin Tarantino embrace shoes...

So here are the main styles that you should step into this spring:

Wonderful Wedges:

All good things come in wedge-shaped packages...slices of cake, pieces of pie, pizza (you get the picture), and what’s not to love about a wedge shoe. Giving you leg-lengthening height without the risk of toppling or teetering, they’re the perfect spring/summer shoe which just keeps on coming back into fashion. Team strappy wedges with a floaty maxi skirt for a bohemian-chic look, or dress up a court shoe wedge with a fitted, body-con dress for a sophisticated evening look.

Wedges from Toms

The Cut-Out:

From Rihanna to Miley Cyrus, celebrities far and wide are embracing the cut-out shoe for spring/summer 2014, and it’s easy to see why. Not quite a sandal, not quite a formal shoe, they’re the perfect solution to your summer working wardrobe, and what better choice for a day-to-evening outfit for those post-work drinks? Choose a brogue- style cut out to channel your inner tomboy, or opt for an ankle boot style if you’re feeling bold.

Cut Out Shoes from Topshop

Beautiful Ballerinas:

Ever on-trend, the humble ballerina is a must-have for every girl with places to be and people to see. Lightweight and compact enough to fit in your handbag, ballerina pumps are a must-have item for a busy shopping day, or night strutting your stuff on the dance floor – even if only for the walk home. They’re also perfect for summer garden partying, where stilettos just won’t cut it unless you’re prepared to put up with that inevitable sinking feeling. These days they come in all styles and colours, from glamorous glittery numbers like this Starlight collection by French Sole, to these super-cute critters by Marc Jacobs.  

Ballet Shoes from French Sole

Fabulous Flip-Flops:

These days there’s more to a flip flop than a painful plastic toe thong and a choice of three colours. From practical Havainas to bejewelled beauties, they’re no longer just reserved for the beach and are our shoe of choice for that spring/summer soiree. Fancy going retro? Opt for a good enough to eat jelly shoe style. Feeling a bit flirty? Go floral with woven sole and blossom-adorned straps. How better to show off your new summery nail polish?!

Flip-Flop Jelly Shoe Style from Garage Shoes

So go on, embrace the outdoors and bound into barbecue season with the finest in footwear for spring/summer 2014.

Author Bio: Ellie Nicolaides is a fashion writer and shoe obsessive who loves the opportunity to update her shoe collection – however unnecessary that may be! She writes here for City Shoes, whose new spring/summer collection is now available.

What to Wear With Maxi Skirts and Dresses

Maxi dresses and skirts remain in and out of fashion, but still there are many women, who always keep them in their wardrobes because they do not require press to declare these outfits “hot” in order to wear the attire. Major reason behind this likeness for maxi skirts and dresses is that the attire gives a soft romantic and relaxed vibe, which not only makes them different from the rest, but also makes them suitable to wear during any season. On top of it, maxi skirts and dresses can be worn with a variety of shoes and tops, so one cannot get bored with them, as they can use them more often than other outfits.
 
However, to make maxi skirts and dresses look more exciting it is important that ladies should pair them with right shoes because repetition will tie them to just one look, while an inappropriate selection of footwear will completely spoil their image. Therefore, to guide women Garage Shoes, a specialist in providing best ladies shoes, has listed a few tips below that will enable them to avoid wearing wrong pair of shoes with maxi skirts and dresses.

Wedge Sandals

Wedge sandals makes an ideal combination with maxi skirts and dresses because in contrast to long and mid-length skirts the additional length of the outfit helps them to balances extra heft of the heels. It is because of this very trait many female celebrities are often spotted wearing wedge sandals with maxi skirts and dresses.

Flat Sandals

Besides wedge sandals, flat sandals also work well with maxi dresses and skirts. In fact, majority of the women love to wear flats with their maxis. However, if they keep a few things in mind before pairing flat shoes with maxi dresses and skirts, it will enable them to make some awesome combinations. For instance, if the maxi skirt you are planning to wear is simple in shape and has solid color, then opt for sandals that will decide the vibe of your whole attire. Supposedly, if you are after Mediterranean look and your maxi is more fitting than flowing, then sandals with ankle collars and wide bands will be best for you. In case of a fuller casual skirt, you can pick thong sandals with thin straps. It does not matter whether the footwear has delicate beads on it or some sort of embellishments like rhinestone.
  
High Heels

High heel shoes also look great under maxi skirts. In fact, there are very few high heel shoes that look odd with maxis. So women can wear high heel strappy sandals, wedges, ankle straps, stilettos and more with maxi dresses without any fear. All of them will look fabulous with maxi skirts, unless they are not matching well with the style of the outfit. High heel pumps also look great with maxis, but in general pumps with almond, pointy or peep-toe look more striking under maxis as compared to the ones with round toes.

Espadrilles

Espadrille is another valid option for ladies to wear with maxi dresses and skirts, especially for the ones who are looking to a Spanish touch. However, if you do not want to give the impression to onlookers that you are walking in sleepers, then it is best to show some legs with espadrilles. Apart from this, wearer should also try to buy espadrilles, which comes with ties or ankle wraps in order to get a hip look.

Job Stopping Fashion

Fashion has always been a topic that pushes the boundaries and exposes us to new, outrageous styles and looks that can appear as bright and bold as we wish to be.  It is often used as an outlet of expression and a way of displaying our personalities and preferences to the outside world. Clothing, t-shirts in particular, depicting bands, films and television shows are a perfect example of this type of communication. Many people choose to wear flamboyant clothes and jewellery, even dyeing their hair in bright and unusual colours to break from social norms and stand out from the crowd.

However it is becoming increasingly common to push boundaries with evermore extreme forms of body modification. Ear piercings have been relatively commonplace for decades within the professional world of work. The number of industries embracing employees with facial and more alternative piercings has increased, especially in the creative and media sectors. Despite this increase in acceptance for more alternative appearances and lifestyles, there are still some body modifications that are considered “job-stoppers”

So what is a “job-stopper”? Any style or body modification choice that could appear intimidating, offensive or unprofessional within certain areas of work. Generally those that cannot be hidden or concealed are the most obvious aspects of body modification that could harm your chances of gaining a career within a prestigious company. These include face and neck tattoos, which are generally considered the biggest taboo within the corporate world. Hand and wrist tattoos are also not usually accepted in typical “white collar” workplaces.

Extremes such as multiple piercings located in one area of the face or body and rather more gruesome modifications such as scarification, tongue splitting and dermal implants are also going to considerably damage your career prospects. Stretched earlobes can also be counted as a “job-stopper”, especially if they are large in diameter. This form of modification is also harder to reverse or disguise, as the ear may need to be surgically stitched to try and repair the hole created.

Hair can also be a sensitive issue within the workplace and it can be hard to draw the line on what is considered acceptable. Many larger corporate companies can include any unnatural hair colors and extreme styling as part of the dress code, deeming it unprofessional. Those individuals who dye their hair unusual colors may also face stigma during interviews. If you are adamant about keeping your hair color, ensure it is freshly dyed and styled in a smart and presentable manner. It will look even less professional if the color has faded out and the hair is unwashed, in the same way that regular hairstyle will.

Certain clothing choices may also be deemed “job-stoppers” if they are over the top or may be inappropriate for the workplace. Revealing clothes such as low cut tops, or very short skirts and shorts, as well as sheer styles of clothing are definitely not acceptable. This is in addition to clothing styles that may be reflective of a niche subculture such as Goths or hip-hop fashion. This may give the interviewer a bad impression of you and can give the idea that you are entirely serious or committed to the job in question.

Many of these body modifications or alternative choices can inappropriate during an interview, and take the focus away from your skills and experience. An interviewer may not listen to your answers or feedback properly if they are distracted by the number of facial piercings you have and an oversize tattoo on your neck.

Personally, I love tattoos, or at least I love a lot of tattoos. Those done tastefully, and as someone working closely with the tattoo industry it is no surprise that I have some. But I also have a job, working at a desk and interacting with clients who aren’t always happy with seeing tattoos, all of mine can be hidden easily if I want, it doesn’t cause a problem.

As a general rule, it is best to avoid tattoos on the hands, neck or face and only tattoos on the lower parts of your arms if you’re willing to wear long sleeved shirts on a regular basis to cover them. You might not be asked to in the workplace, your current job might be find with visible ink for now. However you might not stay in that job and they may be less accepting if dress codes are changed in the future. Always be prepared to cover it up.

The same can be said for any bold fashion choice, if you’re drawing too much attention to your looks and potentially intimidating people around you then you aren’t going to look great in the eyes of an employer. Keep things professional and look smart; this is the safest way to ensure that you get a job.
If you have an existing body modification or outrageous hairstyle that perhaps isn’t that easy to hide, you should at least try to cover it and ensure it is presentable during the interview so that your potential employer isn’t too distracted by your fashion choices. They need to notice how perfect for the job you are, not dazed by the large flesh tunnels in your ears and neon hair color.

Ankle and foot tattoos are pretty popular, and usually you might select shoes that show them off, but not for your job interview. Something simple and conservative that shows you’re taking things seriously and conceals your ink is important of course. Reflect on what is appropriate for the job interview and come to a conclusion that is suitable for your style.

Choosing your clothes, accessories and shoes to highlight and flaunt your body modifications can be a great way to draw attention to them within your outfit. Halter neck tops can be the perfect way to show off your back piece or shoulder tattoo, whilst bandeau can showcase your chest piece without the hindrance of straps blocking the design. Open shoes such as sandals and flip flops can be a great way to expose your foot and ankle tattoos. You can also show off your leg pieces by choosing an appropriate length skirt that finishes just above your tattoo. This will draw the eye down towards your ink.

In the same way that clothes can highlight your tattoos, they can be a great way to cover and distract the eye from them. For example if you have a tattoo covering your lower arm, ensure it is covered completely by an opaque top or shirt. Don’t make the mistake of wearing a white top over a dark colored tattoo, as it will likely still be visible and can sometimes look like a large bruise or other suspicious mark. In addition you should also make sure your nails are clean and tidy. If you choose to wear an unusual ring, that is still fairly professional, this will distract the eye away from looking around your wrist area,where the tattoo may show.

Also choose more plain and simply jewellery to accessorize your piercings. Opt for silver studs in your ears rather than brightly colored rainbow earrings etc. Using accessories and the cut of your clothes to draw attention away from your body modifications will help make them a lot less noticeable and prevent them from being “Job-Stoppers”.

About The Author:

Kate Critchlow is an enthusiastic writer with a quickly developing passion for fashion, particularly tattoos and the tatto industry. Kate has covered a range of topics from using tattoo goo to keep tattoos looking good to picking the right leggings for your outfit. 

Most Inappropriate Pair of Shoes to Wear to a Job Interview

Everyone has a different taste when it comes to shoes, as some love to wear chic and trendy shoes, while others like to play it safe because comfort is their first priority. However, when it comes to office shoes, one has to follow a dress code because the footwear of a professional needs to reflect that seriousness, which people expects from an executive. Although, with the passage of time, many companies have relaxed their regulations regarding the dress code, but still there are few days in a week when office workers need to wear dresses and shoes, which will boost their professional image. Besides this, job interview is another time for individuals to show their professional side in order to impress the employer. Therefore, candidates should wear appropriate shoes with their outfits on such occasion.

Given that an ideal pair of shoes depicts your potential and makes a good impression on the interviewer. Nevertheless, if you have no clue which shoes one should avoid wearing to job interviews then here is a guide from Garage Shoes that will help you make the right choice. 

Training Shoes and Sneakers

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Training shoes and sneakers are the most inappropriate shoes that one cannot wear to a job interview because no matter how laid-back or casual environment an office has still meetings like these have always remain a formal affair. Therefore, it is important that you should never wear sneakers or training shoes to a job interview as a rugged or casual look can completely spoil your image and for some interviewers first impression is the last impression. So a little compromise on comfort and use of formal footwear can help you land a job. 

Over Embellished and Shimmering Shoes

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The majority of the women are extremely found of shimmering shoes or footwear with embellishments, but for job interviews such a pair is a worst choice because it’s not the right time to show your flashy side. In fact, even if they get selected for the job after interview, it will be unprofessional of them to wear over embellished or shimmering shoes to the office. Therefore, both men and women avoid wearing such shoes and save the studs, metallic and crystals for some other occasions. 

Open-Toed Footwear and Sandals

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High heel sandals and flip-flops are one of the shoes which are a big no for job interviews because majority of the offices do not allow their employees to wear such footwear. Therefore, it is best to opt for some other shoes rather than dressier or high heel sandals. To the extent open-toe shoes are concerned, different offices have different policy regarding them, so a candidate should play it safe and find a pair of shoes that should match well with their formal outfit rather than taking the risk. 

Shoes with Extremely High Heels

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Extremely high heel shoes draws people’s attention to your feet therefore women should avoid wearing them, as they need to highlight their skills during a job interview rather than their shoes. Moreover, extremely high heel shoes are not very comfortable and they can also cause an injury or sprain your ankle, when a woman tries to walk quickly in them. So it is best for women to ditch their extremely high heel shoes when going for a job interview, as they do not want to miss the opportunity because of an injury. 

Dirty and Torn Shoes

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It is commonly observed that no matter how many shoes a person has in his or her closet, but only one or two of them are their favourites and they love to wear them every now and then. However, the problem arises when the occasion calls such person to wear something different, but they still wear their favourite shoes that are not only dirty, but torn and require wear and tear too. This makes the wearer looks silly, as people start giggling when they see his or her shoes. Interview for an office job is also an occasion that usually demands a candidate to wear shoes that should not give an untidy look. In addition, they should not require wear and tear because otherwise it will completely spoil their looks.

How to Make Flat Shoes Look Stylish

Generally it is believed that majority of the women prefers to high heel shoes because they work well with most of their dresses as compared to flats or other shoes. However, in reality this perception is nothing more than just a myth because the decision of wearing heels and flats often depends on the height of the woman. Therefore, you may have seen that taller women do not prefer to wear high heel shoes, while shorter women banish flat shoes from their wardrobe. Nevertheless, if a woman wears the right flats with right dress they will look as chic as they appear in high heel shoes, no matter how tall or short she is. On top of it, they will feel more comfortable in flats than heels. 

So give a break to your feet and wear a comfortable pair of flats without worrying about your looks and height, as Garage Shoes offers a wide array of ladies footwear, has listed some amazing tips below that will enable you to keep your fashion-rating high without wearing heels. 

Find Stylish Flat Shoes

The high heel shoes look more luring as compared to flats because they are more dynamic. Therefore, women should find flat shoes in fashionable colours. For the reason that flats with rich textures and lush materials enable them to get that modish look which they cannot imagine achieve without wearing heels. In case, there is a bow, gem or a strap on your flat shoe it will further enhance your overall look. However, one should not try to go over the top with embellishments, as stylish look is better than being quirky. 

Pick Right Pants

Just like any other outfit, women have craze for pants too. However, when it comes to wearing pants with flats then, they must ensure that their trousers should not be too long because dragging a hem of slacks or jeans looks pretty untidy. More importantly by dragging the hem of a pant women will also ruin their slacks or jeans. Therefore, one should slip into long pants only if she is ultra-slim. Otherwise, the best option for women is to wear Capri pants with flat shoes, as this combination was made in heaven. In addition to this, they can also pair pointed-toe flats with their wide-legged pants for hip look. 

 Short Skirts and Flats

Women, who are conscious about their height, often avoid wearing flat shoes under skirts, as they feel this combination makes them appear shorter. To avoid such a frumpy look women should wear short skirts with flat shoes. In fact, a skirt that is above the knees looks great with flat shoes, as it will make a woman’s legs appear long. Try Ultra-Feminine Flats Women can also complement their dresses by opting for ultra-feminine flats such as the ones with layered shirt to give a "ballerina" look or wrap toes and fleered sleeves. The ultra-feminine flats not only give women a contemporary look, but also make smashing combination with different outfits.

Benefits of Pairing Boots with Skirts and Other Dresses

Many women tend to believe that boots will only match well with leggings and jeans. However, these women do not know that pairing boots with skirts and other dresses will not only make them look great, but also help them create more options. Moreover, by wearing boots under various dresses, women will also be able to extend their comfort zone of fashion. Another benefit of using boots under skirts and other dresses is that it offers smashing combinations, which a woman may not have explored before. If you do not believe it then, try out taller boots under skirts or other dresses and instantly you will be able achieve your desired cohesive, leaner and longer look.

Furthermore women, who are conscious about their legs, should also opt for boots, as mid-calf knee-high boots or over-the-knee boots under dresses and skirts gives them chic look without bringing them out of their comfort zone. More importantly, with right boots women cannot only create fabulous combinations, but it will also help them boost their confidence tremendously. So those, who are still tucking their leggings and jeans in boots or are not comfortable in wearing skinny jeans with boots, should step up and try some new combinations with these footwear.

In case, you are new to the concept of pairing boots with skirts and dresses then, below are few tips that will help you create some flattering combinations.

Keep it Simple

Considering the fact that there are different kinds of outfits, boots and body types, pairing boots with dresses may sound little difficult to you. However, in reality all a woman need to do is to keep it simple when it comes to wearing boots with dresses, as there are no hard and fast rules, but they should not forget that experimentation is their friend. Start off with a simple outfit such as a wrap dress, tunic or a sweater dress and then, pair it with unadorned, long, flat boots.

In order to make this combination more glamorous, women can also add fancy stockings or tights. The reason for keeping it simple in the beginning is that aforementioned look will work well for almost anyone, which makes this combination more secure as compared to the pairing of cowboy boots and a halter outfit.

Balancing of Combination

The look mentioned above is quite simple and any woman can easily create it, but those, who want to raise the bar further up, can go for over-the-knee boots. You can find extensive variety of over-the-knee and other boots at Garage Shoes that is a leading name when it comes to offering ladies boots at reasonable prices. Over-the-knee boots should be paired with half of a formal outfit, while the footwear can be half frilly. Or you can try half glamorous boots with something simple in order to maintain the balance. For instance you can pair simple boots with a cocktail dress or fancy western boots with feminine looking plain dress, as both will make a great combination.

Words of Advice

Although, we have explained a few ways to pair the boots with dresses, but one should also keep in mind that they do not have to try too hard to make a combination. For the reason that sometimes a simple pair of boots looks outstanding with any skirt or dress, which a woman usually wear to shopping store or office. Therefore, it is not necessary that you should dig deep in your pocket and buy a fancy dress from a top notch designer shop. Lastly a woman should know about her body type because it will help them select the right pair of boots and also enable them to create the magic they were hoping for.    

How To Achieve A Celebrity Gothic Look

Celebrities always make sure they are at the cutting edge of fashion and at the moment the goth look is definitely on-trend. This was evident than at the recent Grammys, where you could see Beyonce in black leather straps on stage, Ciara rocking a full length studded trench coat at the after-party, and Katy Perry fully embracing the trend on stage in shredded skirt and crushed velvet. Other celebrities to have rocked the gothic look include Lady Gaga, Dita Von Teese, the beautiful Eva Green and of course Helena Bonham Carter – what do you expect, she is married to Tim Burton! No one celebrity is doing more to bring the Goth look back into the mainstream right now though, than Lorde.

Kiwi singer-songwriter Lorde’s look is quite subtle and less pantomime than the other admittedly fab women I have mentioned already. Lorde has said of her style
“Sometimes I’ll go for a goth-witch vibe”, yet she does this while retaining femininity and allure. Her look is less Hot Topic and more of a vintage Victorian vibe. Personally, I love it, and it’s a simple look to emulate. Here’s how you can do it:

Jeepers creepers



This subtle goth look begins at the feet with a pair of creeper shoes, also known as brothel creepers. Brands such as Demonia offer footwear including the V-CREEPER-502, with stacked 2 inch platform sole. Creepers are versatile and you can wear them with practically anything, so they’re a worthwhile investment.

Hellish heels

If you’re looking for something with a heel and a bit of glam, you can’t go too far wrong with Iron Fist, and the tattoo and skull motifs that they love so much. These are adorable alternative shoes that are ideal for night outs and any occasion when you want to make sure you’re noticed.

Gothic black dress

The next step in achieving the Lorde look is a simple black dress. Look out for velvet, leather or even PVC here for a real S&M look. There are some beautiful fitted Victorian style dresses on the market – as goth and Victoriana go together like skull and crossbones - from specialist goth labels. Tone down your ensemble with creeper shoes, some leggings and long sleeved top, or if you fancy dressing it up, some black tights, jewellery heels will do the job.

Why not Waistcoat?

If you’re not a dress person, a waistcoat teamed with some simple trousers or leggings is just what you need for understated goth glamor. Labels such as Spin Doctor offer an array of waistcoats inspired by Victoriana, Steampunk and other underground styles which could complete your edgy outfit perfectly.

Goth makeup

To finish off, you need just need the right makeup and nails from some of the good online brands. Paint your nails in dark hues like grey, black, or maybe a bold crimson. For the eyes start with black winged eyeliner - thin lines and short wings will be enough for this particular look. Team up with some dark berry red lipstick and you’re good to go, looking as edgy and menacingly fierce as Lorde, Ciara or Beyonce.

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