Vanity sizing is a retailer or designer’s way of making you feel better about yourself by putting a smaller size on the label than you actually are. So no, it’s not you who has shrunk, it’s the label that is lying. Vanity sizing is a device used by shops to sell more clothes, and to create loyalty so you keep coming back to them.It is a practice so widespread throughout the fashion industry that most shoppers accept that negotiating size inconsistencies between stores is built in to the shopp... Read Full Story

There is a world epidemic of obesity and there is no sign of it abating. My personal view in this cites the food industry introducing various synthetic organic and non-organic chemicals.Many of these chemicals are better known for causing weight loss at high levels of exposure but much lower concentrations of these same chemicals have powerful weight-promoting actions.This property has already been widely exploited commercially to produce growth hormones that fatten livestock and pharmaceutic... Read Full Story

Fashion Tips Layout your clothes before putting them on mix combinations and colour schemes before trying them on. · Tops and bottoms of one colour will make you look thinner. · Important wear clothes that fit. · Wearing too large clothes will exaggerate your figure not hide it. · Avoid belts unless you have a slim waist. · Choose appropriate accessories to your lifestyle; don’t be afraid to experiment with combination layout. Shoes makes and completes an outfit, don’t forget quality coun... Read Full Story

Layout your clothes before putting them on mix combinations and colour schemes before trying them on. Tops and bottoms of one colour will make you look thinner. Important wear clothes that fit. Wearing too large clothes will exaggerate your figure not hide it. Avoid belts unless you have a slim waist. Choose appropriate accessories to your lifestyle; don’t be afraid to experiment with combination layout. Shoes makes and completes an outfit, don’t forget quality counts. Buying clothes ... Read Full Story

Definition of Androgynous as used in fashionAs a ‘look’ of a female resembling a male। Popularized by actress Diane Keaton in the 1970's movie Annie Hall, and copied as fashion apparel. Kate Bosworth and Amanda Peet recently went androgynous at New York Fashion Week.The androgynous look is a fun way to dress for work if your dress code forbids denim. You won’t need to go all out to pull the look off as single elements of the trend will be just as effective.If you are fed up with the limited c... Read Full Story

Top dermatologists advise on tips to preserve your dark skin's smooth, rich tone Forget the old-school stereotypes, like black skin's always oily. There's little about African-American skin that is safely assumed, except that it can be supersensitive — its pigmentation, called melanin, may rebel against the wrong products by developing a discoloration that can stick around for months or years. Take these skin-safe tips to heart. The nation's top dermatologists advise following these rules to ... Read Full Story

I am amazed at the state of the Haberdashery industry in this country. We encourage young discerning talented students to hone their new skills in the art of fashion design.By the time they graduate and move on to do their own thing, they struggle to obtain the very materials that they require to show case the talent they have through their designs. It’s hard to buy exactly what you are looking for, and therefore forced to re-adjust and buy what is available?Zip yellow, not in stock? Diamante... Read Full Story

I have recently been to the Clothes Show London ExCel, where the feedback was overwhelmingly in favour of plus size women. We had on display a lot of Boutique clothing which in description are one off designs, contemporary classics with a “twist”. Many of the clothing were sparkling with Swarovski stones that added glamour to our outfits. Many women visited and all they could see was size 12 – 14. The answers we got after a fairly long browse was “do you have this in larger sizes”, you kn... Read Full Story

Fig 1Hi All,I have been pondering whether to write this article or not, I decided too because I am fed up with the mixed messages people are getting regarding being over weight on the internet.You’ve seen the ads I was this size when I started and now after 2 months I am this size after applying, whatever the gimmick is as advertised.I am overweight myself and I have tried all sorts of lifestyle changing diets and exercises. When you go on the internet, there is a lot of sensationalising of p... Read Full Story

SovaCollection Contemporary classic with a twist showcases the latest trends,style and cut shown in Summerbreeze 2009 summer collection by SOVAwww.sovacollection.com Contact - andy@andyespin.comMake-up-Artist Laura Ceiris Barrowcontact - ceiris@hotmail.comModels Lucy & Candicecontact kthomas53@tiscali.co.uk Read Full Story