Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Make Your Trainers A Fashion Statement

Most women see trainers as shoes for exercising in or for popping on to nip to the shops, but in fact, trainers are so much more than that and can actually be a real fashion statement. So push those painful heels to the side and throw on a pair of comfortable and trendy womens trainers.

 In the past few years, more and more fashion conscious women have been wearing trainers as part of their outfits from simple canvas pumps to funky skate trainers, achieving a trendy look with trainers is all about what you wear them with.

 Canvas pumps
 Actually one of the biggest shoe trends of last summer, canvas pumps were everywhere in every colour of the rainbow and youll be pleased to hear that this footwear fashion is set to continue through to this summer as well. So simple yet so fashionable, canvas pumps are really easy to wear with pretty much anything and you just cant go wrong with a pair of plain white canvas pumps. Pop on with your shorts and a vest for hot summer days, team with a cute floral print dress for a laidback bohemian look or wear with your jeans for an everyday casual style; canvas pumps are definitely one of the most versatile styles of ladies trainers.

 Platform trainers
 Reminiscent of the 90s girl band look, platform trainers made a big comeback to the catwalks last year, and whether you love them or loathe them theyre certainly here to stay. Whether you go for high heel or wedge trainers, theyre so easy to wear and add a fashionable touch to a casual look. The beauty about platform trainers is that they work with so many current fashion trends too including 80s inspired and retro and bohemian and sport luxe, so they are definitely a pair of investment footwear for your wardrobe.

 Retro trainers
 The retro look is so hot right now, so why not incorporate it into your outfit with a pair of womens retro trainers? This laidback design of trainer is so fun and funky, so whether your style is all out quirky or a little safer, a pair of retro trainers will add that touch of individuality to your outfit. Pop on with some slouchy boyfriend jeans or a cute skirt for a fashionable, casual look.

 Skate trainers
 They might not be for everyone but skate trainers are a really cool casual look that are also really easy to pull off. Designed to be worn loosely and with minimal effort, womens skate trainers are usually chunky and in bright colours, and are best worn with a pair of slouchy jeans.

 Fashion trainers
 Probably a little more up your street, womens fashion trainers are quite aptly named because theyre all about incorporating the latest trends with trainers. So easy to wear and so trendy, fashion trainers come in lots of bright colours like pink and purple and fun designs like stars and hearts, theyre the perfect trainers for a girly girl who wants some casual, comfortable but fashionable footwear. The great thing about fashion trainers is that they also add a touch of colour to any outfit instantly with being too much.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Australian Fashion Trends

Fashion is all about being comfortable in what you are and looking great! Who doesnt want to be fashionable! Irrespective of whether you are aware of the ongoing fashion trends or not, looking stylish and being fashionable has always been something you have craved for. Fashion varies with time and location. People of different place have different fashion taste. The fashion trends of different places around the world are exclusive in their own way. For example, modern Australia has a unique fashion style that can be clearly distinguished from European fashion lines. Australian fashion has a lot more casual approach compared to European fashion. Australian fashion also reflects a vivacious, creative, rich in color, fresh and exuberant style.


Melbourne, better known as Australias fashion capital, recently hosted the Melbourne Fashion Festival. This was an extremely successful fashion event in Australia. Australia also hosted the biannual Australian Fashion Week. The fashion clothing and fashion accessories that were displayed in such fashion events were truly mesmerizing. Such events core objective is to engage and excite the public about fashion. Its because of such famous fashion events that Australian fashion industry has grown so much. One of Australias most well-known cities, Sydney, has the most dynamic, exhilarating and modern fashion scene in the country. Collette Dinnigan, Akira Isogawa, sass & bide and Mambo are some of the famous fashion names that embellishes Sydney fashion world. Some of the famous fashion zones at Sydney are Oxford Street Paddington for smart street wear, King Street Newtown for anything avant-garde, Gould Street Bondi for beachwear and street wear boutiques, Darling Street Balmain for cool and casual, Castlereagh Street City for luxury labels, Crown Street Surry Hills for up-coming designers.

 Australian fashion labels are now sought after around the world because of their innovative designs. Australian fashion designers are now influencing what others around the world will wear. The bold colours of sunny Australian beaches and the starkly contrasting hues of the countrys central desert landscapes are captured in Australias fashion palette. Major fashion capitals through out the world, are actively seeking out creative Australian designs. As fashion has become such a successful export market for Australia, employment opportunities has also grown in the fashion manufacturing industry and other fashion-oriented careers such as fashion journalism, fashion styling, make-up and hair styling, fashion photography and modelling. Fashion models like Elle McPherson, Miranda Kerr, Gemma Ward and Megan Gale have reinforced Australias image as a modern, fun and fresh culture. Australia excels in latest fashion trends for both mens as well as womens fashion. Visit different fashion websites and fashion forums of Australia to know more about them.

 Australian fashion industry truly reflects the sophisticated, cosmopolitan and multicultural nature of Australian society. The products of Australian designers will make you have an exclusive style statement of your own. So next time you think of upgrading your wardrobe, dont forget to check out the designs of Australian fashion designers. Have a look at them and pick the one that suits you the best.