Katie Holmes may be married to one of the most famous celebrities in the world but the media has been cutting her no slack when it comes to her wardrobe. Between trailing behind her husband from country to country and caring for their young daughter Suri, Katie hasn’t had a lot of time to herself. Thankfully, the actress has teamed up with Ann Taylor to create a beautiful collection of sophisticated clothing, and Holmes is looking better already. In fact, Holmes shows off her legs and her award winning style in a photo spread promoting the new line.
The moderately priced summer Ann Taylor collection features cream colored satin blouses, bright colored skirts and a wide variety of summer accessories. Holmes played a big part in the design of the collection, getting some of her inspiration from the historic buildings of Mexico. The new Ann Taylor collection that was collaborated on with Katie Holmes will be sold in stores across the US. A full fledged ad campaign featuring Holmes will also be shown in magazines and on billboards. In a time where affordable clothing is quickly becoming a precious commodity Ann Taylor may begin to appeal to younger shoppers on a budget thanks to Katie Holmes.
Now that Holmes has begun to pay more attention to her wardrobe perhaps she will be able to get the critics to back off. The young starlet once inspired young girls and women, so maybe this new makeover will help her to get back on track.
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Unlike other fashion staple, a quality made swimsuit can last many years. Although fashion trends come and go, most consumers buy swim wear with the intent of wearing it for more than one season. This is why it is important to find a time swimming suit that fits well. For the most part, the swim wear that you will find in local department stores will not be unique. You may find a few cute bikinis in the areas reserved for younger women as well as more conservatively cut swim wear in the women’s department. Swimming suit styles should not be categorized by age. If you look and feel young then you can get away with wearing the tiniest bikini. For a better way to shop for swim wear go to www.very.co.uk. This retailer has hundreds of bathing suit choices for men and women.
Your old swimming suits may be falling fading, fraying and falling apart, or you just might be bored with them. You should check out the collection of new bathing suits at the official Very website. When you have the right bathing suit you will be able to partake in physical activities without feeling self conscious and you will start to look forward to showing off your body.
Even if you have dozens of bathing suits you can get a new one this season. Get rid of the old in order to bring forth the new, so find out what styles are hot this season and turn heads the next time that you go to the pool. If you decide to go on a tropical vacation at the last minute you will want to be sure that you have a great new swimsuit to wear. Look and feel great with a fashionable bathing suit purchased at an affordable price.
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When Cindy Crawford was at the height of her career there was far less pressure on models than there is today. In a revealing interview with Parade magazine, Crawford states that models are now required to show that they have multiple talents on top of keeping their weights dangerously low. In fact, back in the late 1980s and the early 1990s, the average super model was around a size six. Now, it is normal to see models that are more than a size two being referred to as ‘fat.’
Now that Cindy Crawford has settled into motherhood, she says that she has considered filming a commercial with her children. Due to the fact that they are oblivious to the fact that their mothers is a well known celebrity she believes that they would not be negatively impacted. For what it’s worth, other celebrities are under an equal amount of pressure. Crawford noted that Taylor Swift, a teen pop sensation, would have a difficult time staying booked if she was not thin, talented and beautiful.
For many years all models were required to do was to stay healthy, show up to photo shoots on time and be somewhat personable. Now, nearly every facet of their lives are under the microscope as paparazzi follows them around whether they are on vacation, recovering from health issues or just spending time with their families. It seems that Cindy Crawford was able to get out of the fashion industry just in time, but it is apparent that she is sympathetic to the plight of her fellow models.
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Sarongs, tunics, cover ups – all of these items serve the same purpose, but designers set the trends that will be popular each year. You may think that rompers are only appropriate for kids, however, this hot fad is extremely popular with adults. Instead of putting on your bikini and looking for a pair of shorts to wear down to the beach you can throw on a floral romper and get ready in mere minutes. Rompers are an extension of the ‘ready to wear’ movement that has been taking the fashion industry by storm. Velor sweatsuits may be out, but smart rompers are fashion forward.
The main reason that you will see nearly every woman in a romper this summer is because this fashion staple is comfortable, flattering and ultra affordable. Unlike other fashion trends, rompers can be worn by plus sized women or ladies with thin builds. Rompers can be dressed up with a pair of high heels, or dressed down with a pair of comfortable flats.
You can purchase a romper in every color and create a new look everyday. Rompers are made by both name brand fashion designers and cheap retailers. The best part about rompers is that they allow you to get dressed in record time. When you pair your romper with the right accessories you can make your outfit look like it cost thousands of dollars. You’re going to see rompers on the beach, in the club and in the office this summer, so get prepared by buying a few cute rompers of your own.
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Although most people wear bathing suits to the beach, summer dresses are still a very important part of beach attire. Many different manufacturers produce flowing maxi dresses that keep women cool and stylish during the summer months, but sometimes the designs can look eerily similar. If you are intent on making a big impression for your next summer shindig you will have to purchase a new maxi dress.
Maxi dresses are practical for the beach because they are loose fitting. This means that you can put on your swimsuit under you maxi dress and then take it off when you are ready to get into the water. From college students to busy moms, maxi dresses are great for going out to dinner and relaxing on the beach. Right now, the most popular maxi dresses tie around the neck and come in a wide range of tropical colors.
First, you will want to figure out if you want a long or short maxi dress. Long maxi dresses should fall around the ankles and shorter maxi dresses can fall just above or below the knee. Although they are loose fitting, most maxi dresses are true to size. If you are plus sized you may want to look for a maxi dress that is made with a stretchy material.
In general, maxi dresses are considered casual wear. You can wear then to more formal occasions but you will need to dress them up with jewelry and heeled shoes. Flats and sandals can be worn with your maxi dress if you are going to the beach, but you should try to wear a matching bathing suit. Maxi dresses have almost completely replaced sarongs and other beach cover ups because they are more practical, and also because they are affordable when compared with other beach accessories.
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