Women's fashion magazine

New Edge Women's And Men's Wear Trends For Spring - Summer 2012

CIFF has put together a trend presentation for their upcoming August show. The report features Spring/Summer 2012 direction, key silhouettes and color boards for the men's and women's apparel market. As always the show's trend report is a visual treat, and a good overview to get retailers in the mood for the Spring Summer 2012 season.

In New Edge, CIFF represents a strong desire for modern shapes that will be pure yet sensual. This modern outlook offers a radically simple, minimal aesthetics found appealing once again, updating an idea of classicism and timelessness.

Fall/Winter 2012 - 2013 fashion trends forecast for men's and women's knitwear

From 18 to 20 July 2011 in New York takes place the SpinExpo exhibition for fibers, knitwear and knitted fabrics. SpinExpo released 10 trend boards which give a clear idea of the incoming mood, direction, color, and textural elements for Fall / Winter 2012 - 2013.

Organized by independent textile specialists, SPINEXPO TM presents a truly international top level offer in the field of fibres, yarns for knitting, circular knit and weaving (fabrics and upholstery), socks, laces, labels and technical textiles.

Shoes and bags collection with the brand Sara Pen

At a fashion show in Varna, Bulgaria were presented shoes and bags with the brand Sara Pen. The unique collection, offering also extravagant boots can be found in the representative shop of Sara Pen in GRAND MALL Varna.

The fashion show Festival of fashion and beauty 2011 took place in Varna in June and presented also other world fashion brands like Puma, Roberta Biagi, Mariagrazia Pi, Imperial, Northland, Nysens, Evona, Cango Rinaldi, Gerard Darel, Joseph, Vivienne Westwood and Moschino. Their collections also presented several Bulgarian designers and fashion houses - Rositsa couture, Daniel fashion, Veteida and Diana Alexandrova.

Interview with the yoga instructor Dimple Gajwani about The Art of Breathing

- Can Sudarshan Kriya be practiced at home?
Yes! one can practice Sudarshan Kriya at home . Practicing it daily relaxes the mind and body.Some of the very commonly experienced benefits of Sudarshan Kriya are increased levels of energy, more focus, calm state of mind.

Spring-Summer 2011 Beachwear of Benetton

JUNGLE FEVER - Bold colours teamed with natural shades give an exotic air to bikinis, cover-ups and men’s boxers. Turquoise and brown or beige and magenta create tranquil contrasts, perfect on reversible swimwear. Floral and geometric patterns can be freely paired with irregular stripes. The “fluid” look of viscose creates soft draping on asymmetric cover-ups.

CRUISE TIME - A sophisticated style expressed through two-piece swimwear and cover-ups in dress or maxi playsuit styles. "Neo-batik" blue and white are the prominent colours in a story where purples and taupes also play a role. Beads and metallic or translucent appliqués add a precious touch.

UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON Autumn-Winter 2011-2012 Collection

I'M NOT A SOLDIER! - Women and men lined up in a vaguely military style highlights the skill of knowing how to mix pieces of clothing which define a character, a personality, a woman, a man. The softer silhouette used for her contrasts with the closer-fitting lines he wears. Chunky-stitch knits team with parkas and long and short jackets for him and her. Grey-green, brown and milky-white are the main colours.

NEW YORKER - Dedicated to those who shun exaggeration and have an innate sense of style and originality. This classic look – brightened with unexpected details like the vibrant colour of knitwear or the suit/trousers outfits’ penchant for pronounced patterns – radically transforms his and her approach to town wear. The comfortable fit allows a use of different fabrics. Camel, grey and dark blue create a colour base illuminated with the lacquer red, sunny yellow and electric blue exclusive to the unisex-look knitted sweaters.

Be like the good fairy from the tails with the dresses of Rositsa Couture

If you don't stop dreaming, if you want to find the place, where you will get the desired dose romance, blended with modern and stylish vision, your place is the wedding salon "Rositsa Couture" in Varna, Bulgaria.

The wedding salon Rositsa Couture offers formal and wedding dresses and accessories own production. Designer of the collection and owner of the brand is Rositsa Georgieva.

Hot bridal fashion trends for romantic summer

Summer, scent of sea and romance, sunny days and warm evenings. Beautiful time for planning the wedding ceremony. Your child's dream is about to come true - to be dressed in a beautiful wedding dress. You probably already know how do you want to look like a bride, but when you dip into the sea of wedding dresses, you will see that the choice is not easy. Stick to the fashion trends and you won't be wrong.

Romantic ruffles
Ruffles can be seen in many wedding dresses this summer. They sway romantic in step of your walk to the alter. Choose them if you want to look very feminine.

Benetton Presents The Spring-Summer 2011 Men`s Collection

LIGHT AGE - A shirt and … you’re all set: this seems to be what United Colors of Benetton is saying. In fact the striped or plain-colour shirts are uniquely cool and light. If we then pair them with gabardine trousers – long or Bermudas – we’ll be ready for even the very hottest weekend in summer. Pale blue, white and green with a touch of grey are, as always, the most appropriate colours. Make sure everything has a slightly crumpled air to be sure you won’t risk looking too formal.

Hanbag Fashion Tends for Autumn-Winter 2011-2012

For autumn-winter 2011-2012 designers offer us a lot of bag models. Shoulder-strap bags take on new accordion-like shapes and look like box-shaped vintage camera bags. Clutches are given 360° detailing with statement fur, and soft and malleable ball shapes. Very fashionable is the layered clutch that is expandable and transformable. The duffle bag returns too, oversized in a soft slouchy shape.

The Collection of ARDA - RUSSE for Spring-Summer 2011

The collection of ARDA - RUSSE for the new season is now ready and it has something for every taste, occasion and shape. Characteristic of this collection are combination of the sport - elegant style with feminine motifs which give the woman's personality and sexy look.
Colors are soft (white, pink, pale gray) and or in harmonious, or in contrasting combinations (black and white). Tones are soft, light and very fresh. Stars in the palette this season are coral, pale pink and blue.

Chanel Resort 2012 collection presented in Cap d’Antibes

A couple of days ago, Chanel presented its Cruise collection, Resort 2012, at the Hotel du Cap in Antibes on the French Riviera and was nothing less than we would have expected from Karl Lagerfeld.

The designer booked possibly the most expensive hotel in the world for however many days it took to get the show on the runway and as we expected - it was glamorous.

SISLEY Women`s Collection for Spring/Summer 2011

Mixing seems easy, but the true expert catches your eye with the sensitivity she displays when bringing together, very naturally, denim and eveningwear, or military styles with something straight from Woodstock.

The result is a well-chosen mix"n" match of colours (old rose and battledress green or magenta and teal); fabrics (organic cotton jersey and extreme-washed denim); shapes (the softness of knitted viscose and the angularity of denim).

Colorful Winter 2012 with the collection of Modis

On Friday, Rousse fashion house Modis presented its collection for Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 with designer Valery Gidionov.

Traditionally, on the catwalk marched the models of Elit-D Diana Poptoneva, who presented 109 new outfits of the brand. Wool coats with playful combinations of green, pink, yellow and white predict colorful winter. Elegant suits, dresses and shirts sparkled in red and dusky rose, creating a great mood.

Target's Calypso St. Barth line for the home lookbook

This Spring, Target's introducing its Calypso St. Barth's signature island-inspired aesthetic for the home. Full of vibrant colors and fun patterns, this line will become a real hit.

The collection brings destination-chic style to an assortment of home products in rich corals and blue hues on items like ceramic teapots, decorative pillows, melamine dinnerware, and glass tumblers.

Black tea - the best way to lose weight

Black tea is a variety of tea that is more oxidized than the oolong, green, and white varieties.
Black tea from China can be sweet or spicy, with a hint of chocolate or the sweet fragrance of orchids.

This is one of the most common teas known to mankind and its most important ingredient is caffeine. The tea plant is a tree that grows only in certain climates.

H&M summer 2011 product preview

The collection that H&M is releasing for spring/summer 2011 is full of flower prints and vibrant colors - perfect for color blocking and brightening up every outfit. The combinations are limitless, and whatever you choose, H&M guarantees you that you will be dressed in the latest fashion.

The clothing line will be available starting April through July, but sometimes the brand puts out the products earlier, so look out for it.

Fashion Trends 2011 - velvet shoes

As we saw on the Paris catwalks, one of the most important fashion trends in footwear this season will be the velvet and suede shoe trend.

Suede shoes were presented by Roger Vivier, Dries van Noten, Charlotte Olympia, who decided to give them a Burgundy tint. Kat Maconie, Gio Diev and Jerome C. Rousseau – three designers, who showed great selection of velvet shoes on the catwalk, in various models and colors.

MAC Jeanius Spring 2011 Makeup Collection

If you are looking for a fun and new way to update your makeup for the upcoming spring 2011, take a peek at the brand new limited edition collection by MAC Cosmetics titled Jeanius!

The MAC Jeanius spring 2011 makeup collection comes with fresh spring pastels and luscious shades. As the makeup collection's name suggests, line is inspired by the spring 2011 denim trends and suit the season's textures and colors perfectly.

Hairstyles fashion trends 2011: Hair on one side for the summer

One of the hairstyles that conquered the catwalk this season is the one side, messy bun hairstyle.

This hairstyle is repeated in all of the fashion capitals in recent months. For best results use styling products for hair, which will sleek even the most rebellious hair. Try to sleek and fold the hair tightly and tie it in a bun or a ponytail. The vision is very suitable for hot summer days, and it is very easy to make.

Matthew Williamson for Impulse at Macy’s collection

Matthew Williamson unveiled his capsule collection for Macy’s, a line full of dresses, blouses, and jackets—all in the designer’s signature bold colors.

The Matthew Williamson for Impulse collection will include dresses, tops, scarves and leather and suede pieces. The collection, which launches nationwide April 13, retails for a wallet-friendly $50 to $120, with some items priced up to $300.

H&M Conscious Collection – Lookbook

The new, H&M Conscious Collection, is made from enviromentally – adapted and greener materials such as organic cotton, Tencel® and recycled polyester. The line was inspired by different shades of white, one of the most important colors this Spring. The collection is divided in three lines - women, men and kids clothing.

Womenswear is inspired by an updated romantic style in which blouses, tunics and T-shirts with Broderie Anglaise are a key trend.

Elegant men's fashion for spring-summer 2011 by Styler

The Bulgarian man becomes more and more modern and elegant, especially if he chooses garment of the famous brand for men’s fashion – Styler.

For Spring/Summer 2011 Styler offers the traditional striped and checked patterns along with the trendy shirts with original ornaments, flowers and embroidery.
The shirts are in variety of non-traditional colors – dusky pink and magenta.

Topshop Spring-Summer 2011 Lookbook

The Spring/Summer 2011 collection from Topshop offers pretty much everything - from tight corsets to airy blouses. Everything is on the "long side" - the skirts, the dresses this summer will be very long.

In this collection, Topshop truly brings spring colors to life - orange, cherry red and purple are the colors of this year. If you look closely, the models hair strands are dipped in color too.

Prom dress in red

Red is the color of passion and emotions. With a dress in that color you won’t remain unnoticed. Red is associated with many symbols – the red carpet, red Ferrari, red wine, red heart.

The woman in red is a symbol of sexiness and femininity. The red dress is the choice of many girls and women who are confident, challenging and love to draw the attention.

Hairstyles and haircuts that can make your face look slimmer

You are may be on diet or may be you are doing a lot of workout to loose your excess weight.
Well it would be very wrong to say that stop those things but what can be suggested that just once consider the slimming haircuts along with your slimming regime.

You can look slimmer with a proper hairstyle. For a proper hairstyle you have to first you have to consider the right shape of your face.

Bananas - one useful creation of nature

Bananas are one of the most useful creations of nature. The fruit is already known for its nutritional properties and is also one of the cleanest fruits due to its naturally protective peel.

Surprisingly, the banana does not grow on palm trees, but on a herbaceous flowering plant from the family of lilies, orchids and palm trees, reminiscent of palm stems.

Luxury flamboyant Swarovski furniture collection from Bretz

World-famous furniture brand "Bretz" created a unique living room furniture collection with inlaid Swarovski crystals.

The German brand is known for its splendor and avant-garde style.

Available in several glamorous colors, these flamboyant pieces are handmade and feature leather upholstery.

Researchers created a cake for weight loss

Mouth-watering chocolates and cakes to help you burn off calories could soon be a reality, with researchers claiming to have found an ingredient from chilli peppers which speeds up the body's metabolism.

This "miracle" extract, known as dihydrocapsiate (DHC), is one of the several chemical compounds called capsinoids found in a particular variety of chilli. It is tasteless and speeds up the body's metabolism, helping one to burn more calories.

You want to be noticed by everyone on your prom day?

If you want to be noticed by everyone at your prom, then you need only one of the designer hats and head decorations made by Irina Sardareva. With the unique designer hats, there is no way to remain unnoticed.

Irina Sardareva is the most famous hats designer in Bulgaria. In her House of hats situated near the Russian monument you will find a unique collection of head decorations and designer hats for your special day.

Beauty images by Francesco Pellegrino - full of colours and emotions

Seasons beauty taste of feelings is a project of the fashion photographer Francesco Pellegrino and the make-up artist & hair stylist Sonia Sangiorgio.

Synonymous with exciting images, the photographer Francesco Pellegrino has shot for several magazines around the world. His powerful and unusual beauty images have a well-recognized style: full of colours and emotions. Francesco and his team work every day to make each project unique.

Prom dresses 2011 collection by Mon Amour - Sea of love

"SEA OF LOVE" is the new 2011 collection of designer Polya Milanova for Mon Amour. This collection is dedicated to the 20th years of creative activity of the designer.

Impressive, provocative short or asymmetrical dresses, is the main line in the prom dresses. he dresses are made from fine French lace, taffeta, organza and metallic tulle, which give brilliance and splendor. Sophisticated handmade sets and lace encrusted with Swarovski stones are creating unique dresses.

Paris Fashion Week: Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2011 collection

Sarah Burton presented her Autumn/Winter 2011 collection for Alexander McQueen on Tuesday and had everyone wondering whether she’ll be sewing similar dress for Kate Middleton wedding next month.

The fashion show during Paris Fashion Week, had one of the most standout hair in all the other shows. The model’s hair were concealed beneath an armour of large, metal barrettes, looking equal parts medieval and dark romantic.

The new collection of Jana Kosheva is inspired by the city lights

The collection of evening and prom dresses of the young designer is inspired by the city lights.

It aims to show the beauty and elegance that every modern woman holds in herself. Some of the fabrics used are satin, taffeta and chiffon.

The dresses are decorated with lace, feathers and Swarovski crystals with handmade details. .

Milan Fashion Week started with the bright Fall-Winter 2011 collection of Gucci

Gucci designer Frida Giannini cited flame-haired songstress Florence Welch as the inspiration for her sexy fall collection, which opened fashion week in Milan on Wednesday.

The fashion show began with a bold palette of emerald green, fuchsia, purple, teal and rust, colors that only a strong, and confident woman would wear.

London fashion week: leading trends for Autumn-Winter 2011

Black and white

The crisp contrast of this classic combination is always in style, it’s classic, simple and very sexy. Monochrome is one of the simplest, most chic of looks and never fails to gain attention when done well. If you are unsure about a color combination, you can always rely on black and white, because it is easy for creating a fairly effortless wardrobe.

Online shopping made easier with SpiralFashion.com

Online shopping for clothes and apparel gets more and more popular in Eastern Europe. The competition on the local market makes us move forward and the real winner is you - the end customer.

At SpiralFashion.com we are one of the innovators in the fashion and casual clothing online market in this more and more popular niche. From men clothing to and women clothes to underwear, stockings and tights – over 600 unique products all of them made in the European Union. Less than a year online, we have attracted over 90000 curious visitors and hundreds and customers all over Eastern Europe. How do we do it?

TENCEL® + Shellfish = TENCEL® C: The latest fiber innovation from Lenzing

It is a luxury for many people to eat lobster, langouste or shrimps. An experience of joy arises when the seafood’s hard shell is finally cracked and nothing stands in the way of the tender meat andstarting to savor its taste.

But the true luxury of these delicacies is the leftover shells, which are usually discarded mindlessly as organic waste. The molecular structural substance of the shell is called chitin, from which one can derive Chitosan.

Spring trend – wedges for fashion combinations

The 70s fashion is again on trend and for the upcoming spring, the leading designers advice to pair up jeans with some cool wedges, shaped in a specific form.

This spring, the wedges look like a brick from the fingers to toe. All models are very comfortable and no doubt women all over the planet will love these shoes and would love to follow the new fashion trend.

Top 5 hotels for Valentine's Day

Love is in the air, but you should book your getaway for Valentine’s Day earlier, because you don’t want to spend the holiday in the local restaurant. The online travel advisor Cheapflights.com helps couples to choose a romantic destination, which meets their requirements.

1. Viceroy Anguilla in the British Antilles – its modern architecture speaks luxury and is gives way only to the surrounding exotic scenery and two white-sand beaches.

How to correct your face shape with makeup

There are four basic face shapes – long, square, heart and of course oval, which is considered as the ideal shape.

Whatever is your shape, skillful shading and highlighting can help to enhance your good points and minimize the less desirable ones, achieving the ideal oval face.

The foundation must always be lighter shade than your overall base.

Benetton Presents The Spring-Summer 2011 Women's Collection

ARMY LOVERS - The rigour of military clothing is softened by romantic, ultra-feminine touches. This creates a look that marries two very different but mutually attractive worlds. The key fabric is cotton, all kinds of cotton: gabardine, canvas and jersey for outerwear are turned into trench coats, multi-pocket jackets and parkas. Cotton teamed with linen, silk and viscose creates blouses and shirts, T-shirts, dresses, trousers and skirts. A variety of weights, volumes and layering is instrumental in taking the edge off the basic theme.

The lightness of the muslins and the seemingly random layering of jersey and ultra-fine knitted sweaters offer the appropriate compromise to help us accept this contrast of two styles united to tell a single story. The palette centres around powdery shades of pinks, greens and greys. Optical white ensures occasional flashes of light.

Bridal dresses 2011 collection by Atelier Simon

The bridal collection for 2011 of designer Gergana Simeonova is now ready and offers elegant and stylish vision of the future brides. The collection has been made in the spirit of the typical of Atelier SIMON femininity and sexiness.

The colors of the bridal collection are snow white and light cream, fading into champagne. Decorations of brooches made from Swarovski crystals complement the outfits.

Prom dresses 2011 collection by Style G atelier

The new collection of studio Style G offers to the young ladies prom, evening and wedding dresses made from quality fabrics like chiffon, organza, silk, lace and more.

The dresses are decorated with Swarovski crystals, brooches, and flowers. We work with fabrics in all colors. The silhouette is straight and simple, with charming design and uniqueness of the model.

How to remove makeup from the eyes and the lips

The more makeup you wear, the more important is to clean it properly from your face. The makeup leads to pimples because it blocks the pores.

Use specially formulated cleanser for the lips and the eyes, this will help you to remove even the waterproof makeup, without pulling the sensitive skin around the eyes. The skin around the eyes is very thin and sensitive.

ETAM LINGERIE New Collection 2011

The luxury lingerie brand Etam presented their new collection for spring-summer 2011. It was lunched by charming supermodels Karolina Kurkova, Frida Gustafson, Angela Lindvall, Georgina Stojkovic and Joan Smalls.

Among the celebrities attending the event was Charlotte Casiraghi, Kate Moss and Stefano Pilati, Alexander Dellal, Emma de Caunes, Riccardo Tisci, Natalia Vodianova, Mario Testino, Eva Herzigova, Alexa Chung, Lou Doillon, Jefferson Hack, Zoe Felix, Aure Atika, Julie Depardieu, Frederic Beigbeder.

How to determine your skin type and choose the right care products

The first and most important step you can take toward caring for your skin properly is to choose the right cleansing products for your particular skin type.

Skin needs to be well cared in order to combat the bag factors such as stress, pollution, sun, etc.

Examine your skin and then use the information below, to asses which type you are and discover which kinds of products to use and which to avoid.

Prom dress in blue

Blue is one of the most popular colors worn by people, and this year is one of the leading fashion trends. This is the color of the sky and the ocean. Blue is a very powerful color, which is known and used in many shades.

Bright electric blue shows enthusiasm and dynamic. Ink and sea blue uncover honest and open character. The topaz-blue color is for the emotional and charismatic personalities.

The Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011 began

The Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011 began yesterday. It will continue 4 days. Most interesting during the first day was the Christian Dior fashion show. This time when creating his collection for Dior, John Galliano was inspired by the work of Rene Gruau - a famous artist-illustrator.

Tight jackets, magnificent shoulders, deep necklines and tailored skirts to the knee were the center of the collection with 1950s flavour. Galliano went all-out for volume, enveloping his models in layers of tulle as they flowed down the runway.

The key fashion trends for 2011

This year fashion designers offer us simple, fresh and comfortable outfits. Here's what should be a part of your wardrobe this year.
Return of the 1970′s
2011 will see elements of the 1970s fashion returning. There are two main outlooks for this trend which are 1970′s bohemian and 1970s sophisticated glamour. The sophisticated look includes styles for the day and night.