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Italian winter fashion opts for dark

22 February 2012, 1:50 pm

After several weeks of snow and subfreezing temperatures in Italy, the chill is out of the air — at least weather-wise — and Italian designers are looking at the bright side of things as they begin the latest round of preview showings for fall-winter 2012-2013.

Cyndi Lauper will try on her 'Kinky Boots' in Chicago

22 February 2012, 12:35 pm

It's confirmed: "Kinky Boots" will work out its kinks in Chicago. Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced Wednesday that the new Broadway-aimed musical with music and lyrics by pop star Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein ("Hairspray") will have its pre-Broadway tryout in Chicago this fall, prior to Broadway, likely in early 2013.

Gucci's dark glamour kicks off Milan Fashion Week

22 February 2012, 11:45 am

Fearless musketeers and seductive water nymphs sashayed down the catwalk at the Gucci show on Wednesday, kicking off Milan Fashion Week with a stunning array of velvet capes and see-through dresses.

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Cleaning suede boots in an emergency

Suede is one of the most popular and versatile materials used in the manufacture of women's boots. Women love this material because they look stylish and modern but also keep the feet warm in colder days. However suede boots are prune to catch nasty greasy stains and extremely hard to remove.

Stains on suede should be professionally treated, nevertheless, in an emergency the are various methods and treatments to remove stain from suede materials, one of the simplest and more efficient consists in rubbing vigorously the stain with breadcrumbs to absorb the grease, then cover the stain with potato starch (easily found at the supermarket), wait for about half an hour, clean with a soft brush for suede and you will see that the stain disappeared. However, if the stain persists, moisten a soft cloth with soap, pass it on the stain, wait about ten minutes and rinse with a dampened cloth.

Footwear Trends

From punk rock to romantic, from men styles to femme fatale styles with stilettos. These are some of the women's footwear novelties presented this year by the top designers.

We also witness a trend for women high-heel shoes platform coated (which aids to keep balance), boots, oxfords and loafers stolen from the masculine style, cowboy boots and slippers and bright romantic ideal for day to day. The use of tacks, metal chains and zippers come with everything.

When it comes to heels, platforms and and all options with thicker and stable heels are in, although the thin and ornamented also appear. The nozzles are more rounded and square.

According to the professional, the color palette is full of red wine, dark green, gray, black, purple, navy blue. The materials are featured leather, prints of animal skins, metallic (especially the onyx, silver and raspberry), suede and various textures and colors in the same piece.

Femme Fatale

Women can be more appreciated with long boots, but only the high long-legged ladies should use them. The stilettos complete the list and combined with bandage dress creates the extreme sexy fashionable look.

Boysh

Shoes and ankle boots with masculine style were always available to women, such as those used by known actresses. This styles appear with thick heels and suede, and moccasins colored (purple, red or green) of little jump, good tips to make up the look of the work. So suede boots are the way to a great fashionable look. Combine then with comfortable tailor pants, blazer and skirt together with classic silk blouses.

Romanticism

As it could not be, the romanticism is guaranteed. Ballerina slippers, shoes with delicate and slightly rounded heel will look great with dresses of silk flowers.

Skinny Jeans

As the craze of skinny jeans continues to take the nation by storm, many people still struggle to wear them. They struggle to find the right pair for them, they struggle to be comfortable in them and they usually buy them and wear them once and leave them in the back of their wardrobe.

For girls the skinny jean craze is well underway, there are different styles of skinny jeans to suit every, body, shape and size, but still we all struggle to find the perfect match. Buying jeans from a brand famous for good quality is of great importance, and a pair of skinny G Star jeans is a great choice. With every colour available, how is it so stressful to find a pair of skinnies that suit our body type and our sense of style?

Skinny jeans look great on girls with a smart pair of flats and a cute t-shirt or a sexy pair of heels and a glam top for a night out, they even look feminine and unique with a retro pair of converse or trainers and a t-shirt.

For men, skinny jeans are still being welcomed into the wardrobe. Many men struggle to cross over to the skinny jean craze as they still feel it is majorly a female phenomenon but this is all going to change.

Nowadays it is perfectly acceptable for men to wear skin tight jeans, teamed with a belt and a smart top and the right footwear. Many men feel more comfortable in skinny jeans and are consequently allowing the craze to sweep them off their feet. The majority of men still struggle to welcome the lycra binding denims into their wardrobe but in due time they will wander down the skinny jeans isle in search of the perfect pair. It is just a matter of time.

Visit online clothes shop Very.co.uk to find your perfect pair of skinny jeans. There are several quality brands to choose from, and the range of colour and style seems never ending.

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