Hot pants & boy shorts: women's fashion trend

Many recent fashion trends have pointed to it, and given the popularity of the likes of lingerie as outerwear it should really come as no surprise. Yes, hem lines continually become shorter as time marches on, but Spring 2010 may be the first season where hem lines can be predominantly measured in negative figures.


Once upon a time hot pants were considered more suited to a gymnasium than the streets. But then, in late 2007, the leotard came back into fashion. While it didn't peak on the streets until 2009, and was often worn under skirts, shorts or long furs, in the case of Kate Moss, its prevalence guaranteed that hot pants would indeed be worn by forward thinking fashionisers.

And so there it was on the Spring 2010 catwalks. And again in the front row. Always on the confident personality. Always on a great figure.

Those two latter parts are key to this fashion trend. It is not for the faint of heart, nor those who aren't confident about their figure.

The Must-Watch Show For Runway Fanatics Is…So You Think You Can Dance?!

It’s a week before Fox unveils the seventh season of So You Think You Can Dance, and the show’s hostess is on the phone with a confession. “The first dress I bought where I thought I had gone completely mad was an Alexander McQueen,” Cat Deeley tells Style.com. “It was the most beautiful dress I had ever seen, like I had gone up to my grandmother’s attic and opened a trunk and pulled out this treasure of millions of layers of white tulle. It looked like a fairy-tale rock princess’s dress. I spent a fortune on it. But it’s so over the top that I’ve never, you know, actually worn it.”

Huh? This from the hostess of a weekly Fox dance-off?

But Deeley’s enviable wardrobe is reason enough for fashion-minded viewers to tune in, however they feel about splits and pliés. She’s quietly brought Balenciaga, Christian Dior, YSL, and Givenchy to prime time. “I like to have fun with what I wear on the show,” Deeley says. “People either love it or hate it, but they always have strong opinions about it. And, for me, that’s what fashion should be about.”

Even with more designers—especially countrymen like Burberry’s Christopher Bailey, Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, Alice Temperley, and Giles Deacon—making their collections available to her, Deeley says she still picks up many of her ensembles at vintage stores on the road during auditions. (She’s also got a strong feeling for French designers like Roland Mouret, Isabel Marant, and Lanvin.) So, what’s on deck for next Thursday? “I never know what I am going to actually wear until the morning of the show,” she explains. “I go into the studio and see how I’m feeling—ballsy or not? Then I pick the outfit and turn to my makeup team with detailed scenarios—like, think Talitha Getty in Morocco or Jerry Hall meeting Andy Warhol. That’s how we do it. I’ve definitely put some crazy things together in my time.” So why not wear the McQueen dress after all? “It’s so over the top that everyone would literally turn around and say I’ve gone clinically insane,” she laughs. “Maybe instead I will just get it framed.”

Going to the Gynecologist 101

Have you ever been to an obstetrician/gynecologist or Ob/Gyn for a pelvic exam and Pap test? If your answer is "no" and you are 21 or older, pick up your phone today and make an appointment with your doctor or a family planning clinic in your area. On the other hand, if your answer is "yes," then how long has it been since your last Pap smear and pelvic exam? All women should have annual Pap smears beginning at age 21, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Women 21 to 29 should get a Pap every year, then every other year (or as often as your doctor recommends) from ages 30 to 64.
When Do Women Need Pelvic Exams?
Teenage girls should see an OB/GYN between the ages of 13 to 15. While pelvic exams are rarely required during this first visit, this visit helps to establish a relationship with the doctor of your choice and to go over your medical and sexual history (even if you have not had sexual intercourse.) This is a good time to ask questions about sexually transmitted diseases and contraceptives.

You should always see your gynecologist if you experience:

* any unusualy and/ or persistent vaginal discharge,
* bleeding between periods,
* or bleeding after sexual intercourse.

While a yearly Pap smear is not, in most cases, necessary after age 30, all women still require an annual pelvic exam to check for any other changes or infections. If you've had an HPV test that was negative that doesn't mean you don't need to have a yearly pelvic exam. The ACOG established these guidelines with full knowledge that HPV causes cervical cancer.

Did you know that with each new sexual partner your risk of getting HPV increases by 15 percent? This means that having multiple sex partners raises your risk of HPV substantially. According to the ACOG guidelines for Pap testing women diagnosed with HIV or other diseases or conditions that lower immunity should continue having annual Pap smears after age 30.

Fact: The greatest single reason for the occurrence of cervical cancer is not having Pap smears according to recommended guidelines.

The majority of women diagnosed with cervical cancer have not had a Pap smear in five or more years. Sadly, these women are usually at an advanced stage of cancer when they receive diagnosis.

Women's Boat Shoes - A Fashion Trend

Boat shoes is a term that describes a wide variety of casual footwear. Also known as deck shoes or topsiders, these shoes have been designed as rugged and tough footwear with very good traction to provide good grip for boaters on slippery decks and during wet weather. It is thought that the modern boat shoe probably evolved from the Native American moccasin and today it still bears a resemblance to this familiar and comfortable shoe.

In recent years, with so many men and women wearing this style of shoe, the boat shoe has became a fashion accessory as well as a functional boating accessory. The style has become popular with many people, including those that have never set foot on the deck of a boat. As a result of this popularity, boat shoes have become a footwear style in their own right.

The quality of boat shoes varies, however, and there can be quite a difference between shoes that have been truly designed for sailors and those that have been designed simply as fashion accessories but based on the same style as the boat or deck shoe.

A good pair of quality boat shoes will be flexible and comfortable and fit snugly. Your foot should not slide side to side or forward and back, and your toes should never feel cramped in the toe. The feature that sets topsiders apart from a regular shoe is the sole. Deck shoe soles display a very tight ripple designed to squeeze out the water from the sole and provide strong grip on a wet deck. Many women's boat shoes and some men's shoes have laces but they are low cut at the front and sides so that they can be slipped off and on easily.

Most quality boat or deck shoes are manufactured from leather, and they can be treated with waterproofing compounds and protected with leather conditioner. Shoes with removable liners should have the liner removed regularly and aired and sprayed to help keep them fresh.

From a fashion standpoint, this type of footwear may not be ideal for the office but they'll be right at home on the patio, at a barbecue, strolling along a beach or at a picnic... as well as the deck of a yacht!

When buying any shoe, it is always preferable to try them on for size and comfort before purchase, however, many online stores provide reliable measuring tools so that you can purchase your topsiders at a discount and still be sure of a good fit.

Gisele-Tom: Date-Night Makeup Look

Inhale, exhale. Inhale, exhale. Let's all take a second to pause before diving into an in-depth discussion on Gisele Bundchen's crazy-gorge makeup look. (After all, the new mom is pretty breath-taking.) Last night she and hubby Tom Brady got all spiffed up, enjoyed a night out and rubbed elbows with other stylish VIPers at the Costume Institute gala. Her smokin' hot look really ups the ante on date night makeup, don'tcha think? Here's what's going on:

I got the scoop from makeup artist Rose Marie Swift who did Gisele’s makeup last night. (Aww-inducing side note: apparently Gisele's baby Benjamin looked on and laughed at all the fuss and chaos. “She’s so in love with her kid,” says Rose Marie!)

Since Gisele's no ordinary mom, she ditched a clean and glowy new-mom makeup vibe in favor of a super sexy look: a handwoven leather Alexander Wang dress hugged her curves while dark, smoldery eye makeup said va-va-voom!

To create Gisele's sexy bedroom eyes, Rose Marie used two Shu Uemura shades, ME Black 990 and IR (iridescent) Black 990, layering them on in a square form, instead of pointed shape to give a cool smoky look that’s the opposite of a cat eye. “I boxed out the shadow toward the temples,” explains Rose Marie.

Since her eyes were so intense, Rose Marie went low-key everywhere else. She used RMS Uncover Concealer, a sheer a tinted moisturizer to let Gisele's freckles shine through. And instead of blush, she just used a shimmery bronzer all over her bod and a matte, brown-y lipstick on her lips!

New Women Trend: Women Are Staying Awake For Their Breast Augmentations

Apparently, some doctors have started using local rather than general anesthesia during boob jobs. So not only are the patients awake throughout the surgery, but they get to watch and chat with the doctor about size and shape while their breasts are getting tweaked.

You can read the full New York Times story here but this is the general gist: Local is less risky than general, so the changes of complications during surgery go down. Plus, since the docs can prop the patients up to see their results before they get sewn back up, they have more say in their final results.

Best-Dressed Mothers and Daughters

Vogue editor Anna Wintour and her daughter Bee Shaffer are familiar faces on the front rows of fashion shows. The college-age Bee (whose real name is Katherine) has already dabbled in fashion journalism at the likes of Teen Vogue and The Daily Telegraph.

A self-confessed dress addict, Bee wears a Giambattista Valli strapless dress, while mom Anna chose a black-and-white embroidered dress by Oscar de la Renta.

A decadent seduction: Daria Werbowy in Vogue Paris

With their inimitable brand of breathy, seductive French pop Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin were a memorable pair. They may not have lasted; but their songs did. In Vogue Paris' May 2010 issue Daria Werbowy and Francesco Vezzoli get amorous in celebration of the duet La Decadanse.

Related Pictures: Daria Werbowy & Francesco Vezzoli: Vogue Paris May 2010

Thigh high boots / over the knee boots trend 2010

When it comes to 2010 fashion trends we're facing a year of subtlety and tradition. And while many of us will be wearing classical silhouettes and subdued colours we'll all be in need of making them pop; after all, doesn't every fashioniser want to stand out from the crowd?

For women that 'stand out' look is just about to get a whole lot easier thanks to the hottest trend for shoes in 2010: thigh high boots.

Originally I tipped that this trend would enter the wardrobes of fashion forwards women in Autumn (Fall)/Winter 2009/2010, but you've all gone ahead and worn them anyway. Yes, Summer may just be about to reach the Northern Hemisphere but seasons be damned. You want your thigh-high boots, and you want them now!

Shoes in 2009: Shoe Trends for Spring/Summer 2009

Forget about different toe shapes and heel heights; in Spring/Summer 2009 shoe trends all come down to the details.

From fringing to laces to buckles and straps; exotic to fetish to architectural; these are the elements that define the trends.

And one thing is for certain: boring just doesn't cut it.

Read on to discover this year's shoe trends, check out the inspiration picture gallery down the bottom, and don't forget that if you want to keep up with current fashion trends to sign up for our free fashion newsletter.

Rihanna fails to rock Gucci's fringed foho boots

Anyone who reads Fashionising.com's fashion forums will know that I've been trying to get my hands on a pair of fringed boots from Gucci's Autumn (Fall)/Winter 2008 collection. Why? Because they're darn hot, of course. To my great disappointment, Rihanna somehow missed that fact when she wore them to Gucci's Spring/Summer 2009 runway show at Milan Fashion Week.

One of the big 2008/2009 shoe trends, fringed boots should be worn with a feeling of bohemian luxury.

Mary-Kate Olsen wears gladiator sandal trend

Channelling dishevelled chic, Mary-Kate Olsen was this week seen wearing the only Spring-Summer 2008 shoe trend that matters: the gladiator sandals trend.

Feminising flat lace-up shoes: Selma Blair

When looking at 2008-2009 shoe trends, the most common defining factor of feminine shoes is a high heel. In fact, there's always a challenge making flat-soled shoes feel sexy and girly, especially so when they're based upon a men's style. This pair of wing-tipped punched Oxford Brogues worn by Selma Blair tackles the problem in a different way: they may be distinctly masculine in style, but the pink laces add an element of fun and femininity.

Gladiator Sandals: Spring-Summer 2008 trend

Just in case there was any doubt: gladiators are still the shoe trend for Spring-Summer 2008.

You see, I myself wasn't sure that they'd make it this far. After all, I'd first blogged about gladiator sandals and heels in the middle of last year when they were a staple of a fashionisers Spring-Summer 2007 wardrobe. And while there were positive reactions to looking Kate Moss wearing the look, on mere mortals the clicks weren't so kind.

Then there was this from The Sartorialist;

Dita Von Teese wears square-toed shoe trend

Didn't believe us in our shoe trends guide when we said we'd be seeing more square-toed shoes? It's picking up, with Dita Von Teese joining Gwyneth Paltrow by stepping out in this trend.

What do you think of the square shoe trend? Vote on Dita's outfit here.

Laceup shoes: Sienna Miller & Keira Knightley

As one of 2008's shoe and boot trends, the lace-up shoe / bootie has taken off in a big way. Kate moss wore a pointy pair while this pair of Nicole Richie's was a hit.

So it comes as no real surprise then that fashionable duo Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley were both wearing the trend at this week's photo-call for their new film, The Edge of Love.

Mischa Barton and the fringed boots trend

Gucci really rocked their A/W 08-09 collection with a Russian-gypsy-meets-bohemian-babe type of feel. Part of the look was fringed boots - both ankle-height in suede, and over-the-knee in leather. And they weren't the only ones - Anna Sui and Balmain were also rocking fringed boots. But what do you think of Mischa's take on the folk-inspired fringed boot trend - one of 2008-2009's upcoming trends?

Somehow, Mischa Barton's Pocahontas style boots aren't quite evoking the same response as those on the Gucci runway. What do you think?

Nicole Richie wears the lace-up shoe trend

Nicole Richie was out and about the other week wearing one of this year's big shoe trends; the lace-up heel.

Nicole's shoes are open toed with a sling-back. She teamed them with a dressed down outfit of skinny jeans and a loose top, proving how versatile the lace-up shoe can be.

10 Colors You Should Wear More Often

Demi Moore Images

Why We Love Violet: A little bit of purple, a touch of blue: this flattering hue is soft enough to work on any complexion but vivid enough to brighten features.

Best Way to Wear It: Violet looks great in cozy knits like sweaters and scarves, and as a bright alternative for cocktail dresses. Violet works perfectly with dark neutrals, so it's ideal as a color pop under a black, gray or navy jacket.

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