Looking for a perfect dress for that special occasion? With a little help and plan, you sure are headed to an event of glam.

First, decide on the formality of the event, if it is casual or formal. Long dresses are usually for formal occasions while generally the later in the day event (after 6 PM) is dressier. When looking for a dress, remember that its feature would be how well it flatters you. The darker colors and simple cuts are the most flattering.

You can then coordinate the dress you need with what you want. Choose something that reflects classic, timeless elegance. Enduring special occasion dresses are ften deceptively simple but they usually let the beauty of the wearer shine through. A few example: the little black dress (aka the cocktail dress), a goddess gown (draped), a ball gown, and a slip dress.

Gorgeous and fabulous would always sound great, would it? And nobody would want to end up a fashion victim. So how do you avoid style bloopers that even dedicated fashionistas at times make? Here are some of the fashion traps to avoid:

Always following the trends set by the fashion media.

Opt for garments that never go out of fashion. Most TV programs and magazines produce an aspirational effect which would not necessarily work for you. Stick with classics that have conventional style wisdom for ages which is also a sure way to investment dressing.

Buying clothes that do not fit.

Little things in fashion can make or break an outfit like the length of your jacket sleeves, or the place your pants hem rest. Here are some tips on how your garments should fit:

Long sleeves should hit just below the wrist bone with just a little ease (not too tight or loose)

A button-front blouse should never gap open at the bust line. Attach a snap.

A slim or pencil skirt should fit without wrinkling up. Do the sit down test.

Tailored pants should fall to the top of your instep.

Long, formal gowns should fall to about an inch off the ground.

Choosing the wrong undergarments.

Looking good has to come from the inside, literally. Putting on the right bra or support-top pantyhose could do wonders. Here are some of the tricks of the trade to your undies:

Fit is everything. Know your size and go to a store for an expert’s advice.

For form-fitting, low-cut apparel, use a push-up bra for the best cleavage.

For large-busted women, choose a full cup with underline or minimizer.

For smaller busts, choose padded push-up bras.

Have a wardrobe of lingerie. Casual looks call for simple, comfy (often cotton) styles, sexier looks for lace, maybe even a thigh-high and garter belt.

A pair of shades is a must to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays. But looking for that perfect shades could also be exasperating because it is, at the same time, a fashion statement. The right pair of shades can draw attention to your assets while lending balance to more extreme features. The key to achieving a flattering shades is to determine your face shape. So read on, look and feel great while having the protection and confidence you need. It may be truly hard to find that flattering shades, but it’s worth the trouble.

For Oval Face. Almost any style will work with an oval face, but the best choice is slightly square frames. Experiment with the latest looks, such as wraparounds or shields.

For Square Face. Rounded frames will add some softness to your angular features.Reduce the angles with soft, curvy styles that will give the face some definition such as cat-eye styles. The classic ovals also works well for this face shape.

For Heart Shaped Face. Choose a pair of sunglasses that will balance the wide forehead and narrow chin. Soften the lower portion of the face by accenting the eye area. Styles such as cat- eyes should angle outward at the top corner and be wide enough to balance the jawline.

For Diamond shaped Face. Oval sunglasses will soften the contour of the face, although softly curved square frames will work as well. Make sure the styles are no wider than the top of the cheekbones.

For Oblong face. Round or square shapes will look great on this face. Frames with short horizontal and long vertical lines also work. Decorative or contrasting temples add width to the face.

For Round face. Frames should make the face appear longer and thinner. Minimize the curves and add definition with soft, angular, rectangular styles or double brow styles. Higher temples will create a longer profile. Sunglasses with brow bars also pull the eye upward, making the face appear longer.

The best bag for you should hold everything you need to carry, feel comfortable, and fit in well with the rest of your wardrobe. Bags are the thing for containing, and are also the key point of dressing up. Check out these bag types and selections to suit your lifestyle, preference, and needs.

Leather Shoulder Bag

These bags are perfect for work in the office, in school, a day at the mall, or for anything. Oversized leather and structured bags fall under this type of bag. Other variations are hobo, satchel or messenger with long strap. Since this bag will carry everything, choose high quality leather (genuine or faux).

Cross-Body Bag

Cross-Body Bag is great for lunching out with your friends or going to the movies. This bag has long strap and a small body and is very chic.

Evening Purses

Evening Purses come with thin strap or a clutch. Choose one with simple designs, black or white with/or without gold or silver frame, that will keep you covered on all occasions.

Travel Bag

This will mainly be your carry-on bag when traveling or when you’re spending a weekend somewhere. It should be bigger than your everyday bag. Try a big leather travel bag or a wheel travel bag.

Just as the role of women in the society has evolved over the years, so do the women’s shoes have progressed from just being protective coverings to being functional, to having a mix of style and sensibility, to conveying style statement, and sex appeal. There is such an intense, inherent attraction between a woman and her heels that probably explains the urge of most women to find the most fashionable and perfect pair of shoes or high heels possible. When building your wardrobe, the right pair of shoes is an essential and a luxury at the same time. Here are the types of women’s shoes to guide you in achieving just that:

The classic Black Pump
This is the best choice and is comfortable to wear for the whole day, and one should prefer a 2 to 3 inch heel for ideal comfort. This could be worn everyday to the office, to church, to job interviews and to just about every other business occasion.

The Neutral Low Heel Pump
This is a variation of the Classic black pump as black is not always the ideal color to wear with all clothes. Beige or taupe would make great options.

Open Toe Dress Heel
This open or peep-toe shoe can be a closed back pump or a sling back. The heel should be higher than the first two shoes, preferably 3-4 inches. The heels of these types of women shoes should ideally be 3 to 4 inches, being the sort of shoe women wear on special occasions, such as dating and parties, for it conveys certain flair of femininity to those women who wear them.

Flats or Skimmers
These shoes are usually very comfortable to wear and can be worn with almost all casual wear. These shoes can be worn with jeans, capris or other casual wear. If you want something a little dressier, you can choose a ballet flat trimmed with bows, jewels and ribbons instead.

Summer Sandal
For the warmer weather one, you can choose a flip flop thong or any number of other type of sandals. Pick bright colors, metallics or prints.

Boots
This is another type of women’s shoes that can be worn in cold and wet climates. The best choice in color would be brown or black, which can be worn throughout the autumn and winter and matches all kinds of casual winter clothing.

Athletic Shoe
Women want to keep in shape, so a woman should have one top quality athletic shoe. For those who do a lot of running, make sure to get a pair of athletic shoes with plenty of cushioning and support. If playing for a particular sport, find the shoe that is best suited for workouts or training regimen.

Fashion has undertaken the greatest number of changes over the years. And during these interesting and dynamic times, we have seen new breeds of trend and style instigators that have emerged in the fashion industry. These inspiring young, fashion ingenious prove that they have what it takes to conquer the world of fashion. In the same way, however, it is also worth noting to look back at the era that engraved timelessness and groovy in the fashion industry.

Who can forget the legend of Jackie Onassis in Oleg Cassini? The rich, full life and stylish Jacqueline Onassis has changed us all. No candidate’s wife in living memory had looked so good. The blunt cut of her hair, the clean, simple lines of her brightly colored clothing- women craved the Jackie O look. The undisputed 60s look fashion is reminiscent of the geometric cuts, A-line cuts, scooped neck-lines and banded waists, pillbox hats and gloves that added just the right amount of refinement. Jackie O definitely established a style- it was not a French look, nor an American look at the time, but a Jackie O look. Fashion is truly an attitude.

Fashion is as universal as a song. It is an art form and most naturally a global phenomenon. Fashion is also quite a challenge when it comes to the most enthralling theme to interpret. To be stylish and fashionable also has to do with smarts- what colors and textures work, what elements to put together, and being resourceful with what you have. It is needless to say that fashion invigorates the senses and is aesthetically good.

For everyone who wants fashion talk and cannot resist witnessing a collection of wonderful garments that exude aesthetical appeal and sophistication, this blog is for you. Do check out the latest news and updates on fashion and know what is wonderfully pleasing to the eyes!