If a mother to be has a limited wardrobe she can opt for a number of maternity clothes that are so versatile they can be worn after the pregnancy. A drawstring waist, for example, is very popular for this reason. This handy option is great for the early pregnancy, when other maternity clothes aren’t really needed as yet. It can expand throughout the pregnancy too, and then be worn after the baby is born and as mom loses that baby fat and returns to her pre-pregnancy slim and trim self.

Other maternity clothes are those whose fabric is very resilient and which don’t have a maternity panel. These styles have a zipper fly front with a top button

What are very trendy now in maternity clothes are those that hug the body and show off what’s left of the expectant mother’s slim shape. The belly is shown off, rather than hidden under a lot of cloth. Tunic length tops aren’t nearly as popular as in decades past. Tops fall just below, or even right above, the belly. Maternity clothes include camisoles and tank that fit like a glove and have spaghetti taps. They can be worn by themselves or with jackets or blouses over them. Maternity clothes nowadays include pants with a slim fit and ankle length.

The most important pieces of a wardrobe of maternity clothes that will carry the expectant mother through her pregnancy are basic that can be worn with several other things for different looks. These include a quality pair of black pants, a black skirt either shirt or long, and a part of pants that are made of either twill or denim.

Just because a woman is into plus size clothing doesn’t mean her wardrobe has to be serviceable and not sexy. There are slinky night gowns, sexy teddies, black lace corset and even some naughty French maid outfits to be found online in the shops of sexy plus size clothing merchants.

One plus size clothing merchant we found online had a variety of sexy garb, that included a black and white playboy bunny dress with tail attached, a matching collar, white cuffs and sexy rabbit ears. This outfit was $49. Another of the naughty plus size wardrobes was a white spandex sexy school girl get up with a low cut white spandex top with a front tie, and a very short polyester and cotton plaid skirt with a Velcro closure. This plus size sexy clothing outfit also comes with white stretch stockings with stay-up elastic and a ruffled panty in a Brazilian cut. The cost to don these "learning curves" was $66.

The nurse’s costume in this sexy plus size clothing online catalog has a plunging neckline with underwire that will drive him wild. It includes a stretch satin white dress with cap sleeves and a zip front, a nurse’s cap and a stethoscope. The price for nursing him back to health in this outfit is $57.

One of the best sexy plus size clothing sellers is a French maid costume. This seven piece outfit can be purchased in black or red and includes a removable apron skirt, a teddiette with thong panty and cut out back, wristlets, a white choker, white garter, white stockings and white hairpiece. It retails for $66.

A new trend is quickly emerging in today’s street fashion. A combination between punk and scenester has slowly been making its way to bars, clubs, and classrooms. It’s the rockstar look and it’s the hot trend for this winter and spring season.

The punk look began catching on as a mainstream style beginning in the late 1990s. That’s when California style (Sublime) and pop punk bands like Blink 182 and Reel Big Fish began entering heavy rotation on MTV, magazines, and the internet.

Their look was more rounded and friendly than traditional punk styles that embrace edginess and contempt for mainstream fashion.

The punk look then redefined itself when in the early 2000s artists like Sum41 and Avril Lavigne began sporting a harder rougher image that still had mainstream sensibility. Their look was a direct (though toothless) assault on conformity and it began to catch on.

However as their popularity waned, they were replaced with stylistically softer styles as 2003-2006 has shown. Bands like the Strokes, Maroon 5, Dashboard, and others introduced a more retro refined fashion sense. Long hair and velvet jackets replaced spiked hair and metal.

This refinement began to combine itself with the retro craze that was giving rise to a vibrant scenester culture, English fashion, and the 80s revival.

From this melting pot the rock star look emerged. The goal of the look is to create an end product that has 2 distinct looks. The first is the mellow rockstar, that is what Alice Cooper or Axl Rose would wear when they go to a club and the second is to create the hard edge I don’t give a @#*& look of that performer in concert or backstage.

Creating the RockStar Look: (All featured brands are available at FashionVault.com)

Shirts: English Laundry is definitely a must for any look. They are what holds the look together for a reason, patch tees and button down shirts that can go from refined gentleman to ruthless rocker.

Pants/Jeans: There is only 1 brand that says RockStar and that brand is Antik Denim. If you’ve ever wondered what celebrities sport when they go dancing at a club or dining at the spots this is what they wear.

The brand hallmark is a southwest feel with rock appeal. These pictures say everything that needs to be said about this trendy brand.

Shoes: For shoes go with what fits your style. Generally solid darker colored shoes and boots are the way to go.

Accessories and Hair: If you have dark hair you will be set but men with light hair should maybe dye it a few shades darker. When you are choosing your colors you don’t want to have an all black look.

Spike your hair but generally in large crests instead of a minefield type look.

Belts: Generally you should aim for belts with large amounts of metal. Rock flavored buckles and metallic belt patterns/textures are the way to go.

A black wristband works well. Try to find one with a red or dark green logo to it to create an extra feel. Full length wraps and mini-wristguards are both fashionable and easy to find.

Shoes are important accessories to complete a man's wardrobe. A good shoe can make a simple outfit look marvelous. It compliments a dress beautifully. One can coordinate the different ensembles with the different kinds of shoes in his wardrobe and stand apart in he crowd for his dressing sense. Shoes can be man made or machine made from a variety of materials, such as leather, plastic, rubber, canvas, vinyl and so on.

Leather shoes made from various animal hide, are very popular as they are very comfortable and easy to maintain. We get a variety of leather shoes like buckled shoes, shoes with Velcro, which are similar to leather sandals.

Handmade shoes are not just comfortable and sturdy, but they are also unique as each pair is stitched for a specific buyer. You will not find similar shoes in anyone else's feet as you walk down the road. This exclusivity makes it expensive, but it is definitely worth it.

Stitching a shoe can be done in three very basic steps:

1. To begin with, the insole of the shoe should be attached to the surface of the last.

2. The upper sections should be attached to the insole and the last.

3. The sole should be attached to the upper.

The four basic parts of a shoe are, last, insoles, upper and sole. Together they make a complete shoe which can be worn with comfort and ease by buyers for every occasion and reason.

The upper part of the shoe can be made with a variety of materials, like leather from goats, pigs, cows and so on, denim material, polyester fabrics, canvas and so on which make the show look very trendy.

It is advisable to choose a handmade shoe, even if it costs more, as they are worth the money. They attach an exclusive designer tag to your ensemble which is a distinctive status symbol. Especially custom made shoes are not just publicity for the designer and the maker, but also for the buyer who is hailed as a fashion guru.

To learn more about shoe making, log onto the Internet and search for "shoe making", or "how to make shoes" phrases. The search engine will give you a variety of sites to learn from.

Shoes are not merely meant for protection and utility. They have been a fascination and fashion statement from time immemorial and remain the oldest and most profitable business of the manufacturing industry. They are made of vinyl, leather, canvas, and even fiber or plastic.

Shoes can be mass produced or custom made. While the latter serves a very expensive and niche clientele, majority of the populace go for the mass produce as they are affordable as well as comfortable. Leather is still the first choice in shoes and they are derived from cows, pigs, snakes or even deer and elks. You can distinguish genuine leather from hybrid version with the differences in the softness, thickness and stretch features.

Most custom or handmade shoes are in demand for their unique styling and comfort. They are made according to your feet patterns and take into consideration your weight, height or disabilities if any. They are also durable with special maintenance instructions, which make them look new, even after years.

Shoes are designed and tailored in ways very similar to clothes. Following the design various parts of the shoe are then created and stitched into one single piece. This can be explained in three very basic and easy steps:

1.You can begin the process by attaching the Insole to the last and then start stitching the rest.

2.Concentrate on creating the various singular prices of the upper sections. Once they are done you can then attached them to the last and insole.

3.Once the Sole and the Upper sections have been successfully created, you can then complete the shoemaking process by attaching the sole to the upper.

Materials for uppers may vary from genuine leather of cows, sheep, alligators, and pigs, to fabrics like denims, cottons, fibers, canvas or polyesters fabrics. If you are deliberating on which kind of shoe to buy you may want to experiment on a handmade custom product. They are more expensive but are always excellent value for money by being unique and long lasting.

To learn more about shoe making, you can pick up books from the local libraries. But the easiest way to know more is to do an Internet search by specific keywords.

Catherine's offers plus size clothing at moderate prices in various U.S. retail locations and from its online and print catalog. Its styles focus on classic lines for both casual and career clothing needs of plus size women. Catherines Stores Corporation owns in excess of 400 stores in the United States in all but 6 of the contiguous states. Not only does the Catherine's line of plus size clothing provide fashionable items in sizes 16 to 24, but it also offers petite lengths as well in sizes up to 26.

Catherine's clothing for women struggling with obesity began in Memphis Tennessee in 1960. This single store was owned by Catherine Weaver, who struggled with obesity herself. As her concept showed a profit she opened numerous stores throughout the Southeastern part of the United States. Investors purchased Catherine's shortly afterwards, calling the retail locations Stout Shoppes. Catherine's Inc. debuted at the same time.

By 1980 this plus size clothing manufacturer had a grand opening for its 100th store. In 1991 the firm went public as Catherines Stores Corporation. In 2000 Catherines became part of Charming Shoppes Inc.

Catherines Stores Corporation is a plus size clothing company that takes pride in saying it is for women and managed by women. It is noted for its superb customer service and its comfy retail environment.

Just this June the first Catherine's outlet store for plus size clothing opened in the Franklin Mills outlet center in Philadelphia. One week later three additional Catherine's stores premiered. They are located in Colorado Mills Mall in Lakewood Colorado; The Shops at Las Americas in San Ysidro California and Gurnee Mills outlet mall in Gurnee Mills Illinois.

Custom picture purse is a genuine work of art. It is very popular to modern women because it gives them a sense of individuality. It is a special purse that allows photograph either black and white or colored to be constructed on it. Besides its unique design, it is also considered original.

A custom picture purse is now easier to own. Many printing services and custom designers are widely available online. The procedures are very easy. You can simply email the digital file of your chosen image. It should use the standard format like jpeg. The required minimum resolution of the picture is 300dpi so that the printed image will be of good quality. Some services still accept traditional photographs which can be sent through traditional mail. However, it is recommended to keep the original. Just send the recopied picture for safety purposes. Then you can now choose the style, color, and shape of the purse where your pictures will be printed. To avoid future problems, if ever you wanted your designs to be patterned with branded photo purse, then be sure that it does possess any copyright.

There are also a wide number of individuals and companies having the specialization in making custom picture purses. It only reveals that wide varieties of designs and styles can cater to any type of individuals. Though it may not always happen, it is possible to choose not just the styles but also the colors of the inside and outside borders. Another good source of information is the internet. However make sure that you purchase custom picture purse from reputable online stores and companies. Ask if how long it will take them to make your custom picture purse and its total price.

There are interesting pictures which you can put on your custom picture purse. It can be a picture of your favorite pet, things you considered especial and special someone. Romantic photographs of people in your family circle taken during the bygone era are also great ideas.

There are custom picture purses that are designed to fit in the size of your photograph. You only need to choose the right purse size, having the colors and fabrics that you like. If you want to minimize your efforts, there are already made custom picture purses which are ready for purchase. You can just choose from the featured images printed on it which also reveals creative, beautiful, and artistic photography. Ready made picture designs feature movie artists, music stars, and cartoon characters.

Custom picture purses can also be great gifts. People who are giving custom picture purses as gifts should have the initiative. They should think of what will give happiness to the recipient. Take for instance; new moms can really appreciate receiving a custom picture purse from someone. But the picture that should be imprinted on the purse is her baby. This will be perfect especially for working moms who always think of spending their time with their babies. Custom photo purse is a great way of brightening the mother's day. It could also be a perfect graduation gift. The giver feels a sense of challenge and fulfillment while the receiver feels the closeness which connects her to the giver.

While plus size clothing is prevalent nowadays for adults – especially adult women – it’s extremely difficult to find for children. What’s not well understood is just how many overweight children there are and how vast the children’s plus size clothing market it.

Newsweek recently reported that about 13 percent of children under 18 are overweight or even suffering from obesity, as opposed to the five percent that were overweight in 1964. The report also stated an expectation for this trend to accelerate, with an expectation that one in three children will be overweight in the coming years.

Of course, the ideal is for these children to lose weight but this happens at a slow pace and in the meantime they suffer from harassment, and prejudice from peers and even adults.

Children’s obesity and image experts recommend that parents not let their overweight children hide out in oversized sweatshirts or T-shirts and baggy pants. These, say the experts, are not flattering, not socially cool for them, and just look sloppy. Their recommendation for plus size clothing for these kids is flare or boot cut pants. While children should be able to pick their own styles and colors to a large extent, their choices should be flattering too. Bare midriffs, a-la-Britney-spears won’t look good on a young girl suffering from obesity.

If kids are trying to be cool there are many cool accessories they can don even wearing plus size clothing. Jewelry, shoes, purses, backpacks and so forth are available no matter what their size. Because larger and fuller plus size clothing can look sloppier at times, it is important that children who are overweight or suffering from obesity keep their plus size clothing clean, free of rips and tears, and ironed. This will help their self image.