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A Country Boy’s View on Fashion

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I still can’t understand it. After all these years, I can’t make a lick of sense out of what folks consider to be in or out of fashion – appropriate or inappropriate attire or appearance. What was “in” last year, might be “out” this year – or it might be in but you need to change what you wear with it. What was OK for spring and summer probably won’t work well for fall and winter – weather considerations aside. And what is in was likely already in somewhere around 20 or so years ago but then it went out so something else could be in. And why don’t they just come right out and say FAKE fur instead of trying to dress it up with a fancy foreign word?

Thank God for jeans…

I gotta find the Fashion Holy Book. I know there has to be one out there somewhere that says that it’s a sin to wear the same thing as you wore last year. Or maybe it’s just sometimes that it’s a sin. I dunno. All I know is that the ladies section has to be really big. Like maybe everything but the last seven pages. Guys don’t seem to matter quite as much. It’s sort of like an afterthought thing just so we wouldn’t be offended. They – whoever “they” is – could have left us out completely for all I care.

Thank God for jeans…

I can’t understand it. Why sometimes looking “layered” is good and sometimes it isn’t. Why sometimes croc (apparently “they” couldn’t spell the entire word) is good and sometimes it isn’t. Why big old-looking broaches are sometimes good and sometimes they aren’t. And why anyone would ever frown on micro-mini’s is beyond me. OK, so I’m I guy. I’ll let that one go.

Thank God for jeans…

And how can pleats be in or out? What about tweed? Is it good or not? Why do ladies handbags need to match their shoes? Can summer shoes be the same as winter shoes? Probably not, huh? And what’s wrong with tie dye for cryin’ out loud? Looks cool to me. And what’s the deal with buying jeans – brand new, mind you – that look like they’ve already been worn for two years? I never have been able to figure out that one.

But yeah, thank God for jeans…

I can’t understand it. Are guys dress jackets now supposed to have two, three or four buttons? Are pleated dress pants in or out? What about casual slacks? Cuffs – yes or no? Tuck or don’t tuck? Why can’t neckties be any width we dang well want? And why do we even wear the silly things in the first place? Why is it important for all the men to look like penguins when they dress for formal occasions? A zebra look makes just as much sense to me.

Thank God for jeans…

And have you looked at underwear lately? (Do I need to rephrase that?) Now I understand that the ladies like to do all sorts of push up, push out, accent, emphasize, enhancement stuff. But guys – we’re getting out of control! Holy smokes. I thought the intent of our under-layer was to keep our goodies in place and prevent excessive scuffing against whatever outer-layer we happened to be wearing. I’ve even seen articles describing what kinds of underwear the celebrities are wearing. Why would we care? I’m just not understanding any of this.

Thank God for jeans – and good old briefs…

I guess I never will comprehend any of this fashion “in style” stuff. Seems to me that if we’re clean and comfortable – including warm, cool or dry depending on the weather – we’re good to go. I just can’t see that anything else matters much. Of course, I’m just an old country boy. What do I know?

Teen Fashions – Value Online

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The World Wide Web does not cease to surprise us. Junior clothing stores are another sphere where the Internet has been very active recently. Girls love the privacy that is provided by shopping online for their junior clothing requirements. At the click of the mouse, juniors can access the latest styles and trendy clothes on the net which the retail stores are normally late to put up on display.

The junior clothing stores on the Internet, store practically everything that one sees in retail stores and much more too. You can find garments of all sizes, small to oversized and the latest styles and brands like, Faded Glory and Tommy Hilfiger, to name only two of them. Accessories like hats, belts, jewelry and shoes can also be found. In fact, you name it and the online junior clothing stores have all that teenagers need to buy and that too from the comfort of their homes.

Apart from the privacy that shopping for clothing on the Internet provides, it also gives access to the latest changes in fashion and the privilege to order the merchandise of your liking before it is launched all over the U.S. Two of the major offline stores, Wal-Mart and Target have online stores too for the benefit of shopping for junior clothing.

Another benefit that shopping on the Internet for junior clothing has is that of the money that you can save while shopping. Everyone knows that jeans can burn a hole in any one’s pocket, even if they are not of familiar and popular brands. The idea is that the online stores offer fabulous discounts and if you get some friends together and order in bulk for jeans and shirts, you are bound to find bargains that you could never get otherwise.

Once you get into the habit of shopping for your junior clothing requirements on the Internet, you will realize how easy and convenient it is. You need not go through all the antics of untangling chains of accessories like jewelry and bend or sit on the floor to see the entire display to enable you to pick and choose. You can do all that while sitting on your computer chair and see the colored pictures and prices of all that is on sale. You may even join the mailing lists of the clothing stores to get the latest information on fashion changes and trends.

For sure, you will find so many discounts, bargains and unimaginable selections while shopping for junior clothing online that you will wonder why you were taking all the trouble of making the rounds of the retail stores earlier. The fact is that the stores realize the needs of teenagers and take extra care to put all their merchandise on display on their online stores along with information of what changes are currently taking place in the world of fashion.

Fashion Photography Tips For Success

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We see them all over the place; in television advertisements, in magazines, and on the runway. They are the beautiful men and women who strut their stuff while showing off the latest styles from the hottest fashion designers. These are the fashion models of today and tomorrow, and the subject of high fashion photography. It is through photography that these models and fashionable clothing are brought to the public. Therefore, these photographs must be taken with a certain level of precision and a special attention to color, style, and lighting composition. Learning a few key fashion photography tips will help to make this possible.

High fashion photographers such as Mario Testino and Eva Mueller may not be as famous as the models they shoot, but they are actually sought out more than their model counterparts by fashion magazines and designers. While the dream of huge paychecks and hobnobbing with the rich and famous might appeal to the aspiring fashion photographer, it is not easy to become successful in fashion and model photography. For every one talented young photographer who makes it big, there are hundreds are left dreaming about the moment their photo will be chosen.

Here are a few fashion photography tips for anyone interested in getting started in the field of fashion photography. The first thing you must do is study your subject. As with any field, you can never learn enough. Read as many fashion magazines you can possibly get your hands on. There are a number of fantastic books on the subjects of fashion and model photography available. They can be purchased cheaply online at sites like Amazon.com or even cheaper if you get them used on eBay. You will also need a good camera, a tripod, and a lighting system. One of the more often overlooked fashion photography tips, is to ensure that you always have plenty of film and extra batteries available.

One of the most important fashion photography tips to focus on is having a portfolio. You need to start assembling a portfolio of your work and you need to keep this portfolio handy at all times. You never know when you will have the opportunity to show your work off to someone in the fashion world. Sharp, vibrant images on a 4 x 5″ transparency will best show off your work, so focus on them when putting your fashion photography portfolio together. If any of your work has already been published regardless of whether it was a local magazine, newspaper or contest, add a tear sheet (literally a sheet you torn out of the magazine) is a great addition to a portfolio. You should have a minimum of 20 photographs in your portfolio and showcasing different styles.

In this day of the internet, it is wise to display your fashion photography talent online as well. Setup a simple website displaying your work and submit your digital photos to online contests. Also, submit them to online fashion gallery websites. This will help tremendously with getting your work seen and showcasing your talent around the world. Probably the most important of all the fashion photography tips is to get your photographs seen by as many people as possible. There is no better way of doing this than by putting them online.

Remember that most fashion magazine editors are looking for your personality in the photographs that you take. Each fashion photographer will captures the essence of a fashion design and model differently. Most importantly, if this is your dream, do not give up, ever! Keep learning the latest high fashion photography tips and keep working to get your photographs on the cover of my next hot fashion magazine.