A corset is a garment that is worn tightly to emphasize the shape of the upper body. They help reduce the waist, highlight the bust and give the body a very curvy figure. Centuries back, corsets have been a highly fashionable wear worn by both men and women. Women wore them for slender waists while men used corsets to appear slim. Today corsets are still a much sought after garment by women as they make the wearer look extremely feminine and elegant.

This body-shaping dress is laced tightly to the body by means of stays or bones that help in molding the body to the desired shape. One can find a variety of corsets in different styles that are cut out for various special occasions. Corsets make good bridal wear and can be worn as eveningwear and club wear too.

Compared to most other garments, corsets are inexpensive and is a good investment. There is a wide range of excellent corsets at cheap prices. Traditional back lacing, boned corsets are available in a variety of styles from Victorian inspired corsets to modern waist cinchers. Corsets made of silk, satin; cotton and velvet are now easily available at low prices. Traditionally, corsets for women were made of whalebone because of the flexibility and strength it offered. Today, designers create corsets using plastic or steel boning. So now you can buy the same elegant looking corsets at affordable prices.

You can also get custom-made gorgeous corsets at very cheap prices. You can choose the material and style you want and can get a perfect hourglass figure cut out to your dimensions. Corsets have evolved in design and shape over the years. Today, you can get not just sophisticated traditional corsets for your eveningwear, wedding gown, or party wear, but also in casual daywear garments.

A handbag is a ladies' fashion accessory that is also used to hold a number of loose items such as a wallet, keys, and tissues. It could also hold other feminine products like makeup articles or a hairbrush. Photo handbags are personalized or customized purses that carry a photo of the person or a loved one.

Photo handbags are a novel way to display special photographs that are otherwise left to gather dust in old albums. The images are made to fit the measurements required for the individual's chosen bag style. Photographs are typically set onto the fabric of the handbag through a special design process. This fabric is then handmade into a handbag as per the required specification of an individual.

The manufacturers require that all submitted photos must be from the individuals' personal collection. If any copyright photograph has to be used, then legal permission from the owner has to accompany the photographs.

Sepia tone is a kind of finish given to the images, which gives the photographs a vintage look. The designers initially turn photos to black and white and then give it a brass antique look.

There are certain parameters that have to be kept in mind while choosing photos for a photo handbag. It is advisable to choose photos where the subject is clear and where there is sufficient space in the surrounding to fit the shape of the bag. Some part of the fabric print around 8-10 mm is stitched into the bag on all four sides. Hence, it should be ensured that the edge of the photo does not have any important features. Care should be taken that the eyelet handle holes do not hamper the image as it might ruin the effect of the photo handbag.

Burberry, Gina Alexander, Louis Vuittons', and Hide signs are famous brands in ladies leather accessories that have fashionably designed photo handbags, which are exclusive but exorbitantly priced.

All things Latin are considered romantic and sexy, this includes their dances, their men, women and of course their dress styles. In the fashion world Latin dress styles are designed from a mixture of various individual traditions with the emphasis being on shapes and colors. This is why the nuances of the Latin dress styles are so tantalizing and extravagant with lots of movement. They are designed for ease of wear and comfort as well as show and beauty.

There are dresses for all occasions such as ballroom dancing, salsa dancing, tango dancing and they are all designed with a flare for color and movement that can only come from the Latin community. The use of bold colors like black, red, orange and bright blue are a staple of the Latin community’s style, fringes and flare are simple prerequisite. Think of all the beautiful Latin style dresses you’ve seen on Shakira and other notable Spanish musical artists, they have a beautiful drape to the skirts that swirl like no other traditional type of dress. In her “Hips Don’t Lie” video Shakira’s skirts stretches out to arms length away from her body, with enough drape and swirl to emphasize the beauty of her hips, and to show off the rhythm of her dancing in the swishing of the folds. This is true Latin style.

Shawls are another staple of Latin dress styles for women, from peasant workers to precocious preteens you find swishy shawls at work, wrapped around shoulders neatly, to accentuate the colors of the shirt and skirt worn underneath. Or better yet, you find them decorating hips, providing a swish of color, fringe and movement in an otherwise unremarkable outfit. Latin women are thought to be some of the most voluptuous in the world and their jeans and capris work to emphasize and enhance their curves, it is rumored that the current hipster jeans had their start in the Latin community and spread from there.

The men of the Latin community are not forgotten in this article, nor in Latin dress styles. Their shirts, especially for the younger generation, tend to run a little bit tighter than in other circles and in a broader range of colors. Latin men will wear the rainbow, and aren’t bothered by a little thing like pastel colors unlike Anglo men who feel their masculinity threatened by binding clothing. Latin men are full of ‘machismo’; the ideal of perfect masculinity is more along the lines of bravery and boldness, not abstaining from wearing pink. Latin men are proud of their bodies and not ashamed to show them off in their tight t-shirts and jeans. The same goes for Latin women; they appreciate their curves and their hips and love to emphasize the rhythm of their movement with free flowing material that follows that beat.

Sports used to be the realm of guys but it has also caught the eyes of many girls these days. I am glad that women are also delving further into athletics. I’m especially looking forward to the day when women's football becomes popular. I think that it will be pretty cool to watch the girls get it on the field.

Personally, I’m more interested in the martial arts side of sports so I’d probably more excited by women's MMA. That stands for mixed martial arts, if you're not familiar with the acronym. I think that a lot of guys want to see a girl version of UFC. Anyway, I have been a practitioner of martial arts for several years now. One of the things that I have discovered is that Asics wrestling shoes are not just great for wrestling. These shoes are also perfect for virtually any form of martial arts.

In these day and age, there are a lot of different forms of martial arts. I’m glad that many people have started noticing athletics that are not of American origin. I can finally watch something that's more entertaining on TV. I don’t want to offend other sports lovers out there, but I have to say that the normal stuff bores me.

You’ll notice that many athletes are wearing Asics wrestling shoes if you pay close attention to martial arts practitioners. I was very excited when I discovered these handy, flexible shoes. Asics wrestling shoes slide on your feet like slippers and they feel so lightweight and soft. When I wear them, it's as if I’m wearing nothing at all.

I really love the outstanding grip that Asics wrestling shoes provide. When I was taking Karate lessons, I came upon this phenomenal footwear for the first time. In a short period of time, I realized that they were much better suited for the task than any common designer sneaker. In fact, I’m currently using them when I attend my Wing Chun classes.

You should check out the amazing Asics wrestling shoes if you want to find a great set of footwear for any sort of martial arts. All martial artists should give Asics wrestling shoes a shot. I definitely think that they will not be sorry if they try these shoes. You can find a pair of them online for a discounted price today. They are also available in athletic shoe stores near you.

If you’re trying to make a good first impression, you’ll want to avoid these fashion mistakes.

1. Pants That Don’t Fit: Great fitting pants are the right length – not too short or too long. They should be long enough to cover your socks and short enough not to drag on the ground or bundle at the front. Great fitting pants do not droop in the back and are not tight.

2. Improper Footwear: Wear shoes that are in good condition, clean, shined and in good repair. Nothing ruins an outfit like rundown shoes or shoes that are the wrong style for the outfit.

3. The Wrong Tie: Avoid ties that are too short, too long or do not match your shirt and or suit. Also, be very selective where and when you wear novelty ties.

4. The Wrong Accessories: Do not wear eyeglasses in unbecoming shapes or in unflattering colors.

5. Socks That Don’t Match: Wearing socks the wrong color; socks that are too short or socks that are too thin are instant image busters.

6. Wearing Short Sleeve Shirts as Dress Shirts: Short sleeve shirts are not the right shirts to wear with a tie, nor do they project a professional image.

7. Unflattering Hairstyles: Hairstyles that are from another decade or wearing your hair parted in the middle are not flattering.

8. Good Grooming: Do not neglect personal grooming habits such as a daily shower or shaving. Be aware of the image you are projecting when you decide to shave or not to shave.

9. Inappropriate Briefcase or Luggage: Do not carry a canvas bag or backpack when wearing a suit. When travelling make sure your luggage reflects a professional image.

10. Wrinkled Clothing: Always hang clothes properly, do not over dry-clean you suits and steam your jacket and pants instead of pressing.

And the amazing thing is that these types of dog collars with spikes sticking out of them probably appeal more to humans as some sort of fashion statement then dog owners. Let’s face it, there are probably more people wearing spiked dog collars then dogs. This trend of people wearing spiked dog collars began during the rise of the punk music movement when young punks began wearing them to shock establishment. Wearing a dog collar fit right in with the image that punk rockers and their fans were trying to project. What began as a punk rocker bad boy image symbol has become more main stream these days with many people, particularly teenagers, wearing them as a fashion accessory.

This of course doesn’t mean that you can’t buy a spiked dog collar for your dog if that’s the image you are trying to project, but aside from guard dogs or junkyard dogs the appeal of a spiked dog collar on a dog just really isn’t there. If you have teenaged kids on the other hand they may be more than willing to wear a dog accessory most people wouldn’t put on their dog.

Spiked dog collars aren’t the only dog fashions that have found favor among their human masters. Dog tags, worn on a long chain around the neck, became a part of the human fashion world back in the 1990’s. They caught on quicker then the spiked dog collar because they weren’t nearly as obtrusive being worn under clothing. Dog tags were looked on more as jewelry then clothing and aren’t nearly as offensive as a spiked dog collar by the more mainstream of society. Now days with all the metal accouterments found on fashions and piercings those sporting a spiked dog collar or metal dog tags aren’t much noticed anymore. These types of fashions aren’t even considered a “bad boy” accessory anymore with many teens sporting such fashions with hardly a second thought. There are even spiked collars with a more godly feel to them, sporting little metal crosses hanging from them.

Founded in 1910 by Gabrielle Bonhuer “Coco” Chanel, the small shop selling ladies headwear moved to the up market within a span of one year. The Fashion House Chanel took the fashion world by storm and surprise with their ever-famous Little Black Dress and Tweed Suit. Their fragrance brand ‘No 5’ was launched in 1921 that went on to become their signature brand. Later in 1970 Gabrielle Bonhuer “Coco” Chanel also introduced No-19 after her birthday. Chanel’s another famous feather in the cap includes quilted fabric which also has a “secret” quilting pattern sewn at the back to keep the material’s strenght intact.

Gabrielle Bonhuer initiated and popularized new designs and revolutionized the fashion world by going back to basics – which highlighted elegance, class, and originality. Popularly known as Coco Chanel was at the helm as a ‘Chief Designer’ until her death on January 10, 1971. Died with her designer shoes on….

Coco Chanel, also famous for their hats were made famous when worn by fresh actors and the fasion divas across the world. About their line of jersies is is said that Coco Chanel changed women’s relationships with their bodies as well as body language and attitude. Their jersies showered immediate success, and the brand continued to become stronger.

Coco Chanel has always preferred and promoted authentic and comfortable lines. Be it for clothes or costume jewelery. They revolutionized the jewelery sceme when they launched themsleves into jewelery market around 1924 and changed the jewelery concept and gained immese popularity that took them to new heights. Their jewelery was considered “the most revolutionary designs of the time.”

In 1957 The fashion world applauded her as the ‘most influential designer of the twentieth century’. She died in 1971 ending an era of revolutionary fashion. Her influence however did not pass with her death. Posthumous Assignments came to the fore some years later. In 1974, the House of Chanel launched eau de toilette which was in progress when Coco Chanel was alive. In 1978 the first non-couture- ready to wear clothes line was launched. In 1981 Coco Chanel launched their first eau de toilette range for men.

In 1983 Karl Lagerfeld was the new name attached to the fashion house He was the Artistic Director for Coco Chanel Fashion. He carried the Coco Chanel’s legacy forward by surprising, revolutionizing and shocking the fashion world. But this time by changing Chanel’s fashion lines from the now-predictable styles to funky cuts and eye catching designs. And the fashion house has not looked back ever. Fragrance Coco was launched in Coco’s honor. Fragrance for men, fine jewelry, unisex watches, skin care line.. they have been offering something new to the industry non stop. Chanel, boutiques, their logo everything is a topic of discussion for fashion lovers and critiques alike.

A purse is a bag used by women to carry keys, a wallet, and personal items. Men carried purses during biblical times but there is a variation now and women mostly use them. Women of different ages and personalities select purses of different types. The British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was famous as a handbag carrier.

Purses are made out of many materials. Leather purses have been popular for a long time. Pure leather purses are much more costly than the purses made from artificial leather. Artificial leather is made from thick fabric treated with synthetic material such as vinyl polymers. These purses are beautifully decorated and they look like the real leather purses. Many contemporary designs can be found in designer stores.

Handmade purses are also available and the costs of these purses depend on the material used in making them. Material used for decorating can range from embroidery to using sequins and beads. Hand embroidered purses take a longer time for completion as there is a lot of precision required to make each piece.

Cheap purses are also available at discount stores. These stores are usually replacing old stocks and sell off the purses at reduced rates to finish the old stock. Local malls that have sections for purses have sales during the non-peak sale times. It is possible to get a good bargain at these times.

It is also possible to obtain cheap purses from direct factory outlets. Purse making factories generally have stores attached to them and they sell purses at a wholesale rate. Small-scale industries that manufacture purses are also places where purses can be obtained at a cheaper rate.

It is however advisable to buy purses from reliable stores. Discounted purses should be bought from renowned shops that are known for quality sales. Cheap purses bought from roadside vendors can turn out to be defective or low quality items. The finish of the purse should be checked before buying from roadside stalls.

A wedding is one of the most important events in an individual's life and hence a lot of emphasis is placed on the dressing. Although often overshadowed by the wedding gown, wedding shoes are one of the most important wardrobe accessories during any wedding. Well-designed shoes beautifully compliment the wedding dress and add to the grandeur of the occasion. Hence, designing wedding shoes has become a flourishing industry by itself.

Certain considerations are absolutely essential when buying a pair of wedding shoes. Apart from the special look, comfort is a very important factor. It should be remembered that weddings involve hours of standing, walking, posing for photographs, greeting guests, dancing, and most importantly, walking down the aisle. Therefore, the main criterion should be the comfort level provided by the shoes when worn for a long duration.

The height of the heels is also equally crucial in determining the comfort factor. The heels of the wedding shoes need to accommodate the length of the bridal gown. Brides who are not used to wearing high heels and are recommended not to try them during their wedding. If necessary, instead of using stilettos, brides can opt for platform heels matching with their dress and style. Flat wedding shoes are no less elegant than the high-heeled ones.

The fabric of the wedding shoes also plays an important role in determining their beauty and complimenting the bridal gown. Silk and satin are the two most popular fabrics chosen for wedding shoes. However, individuals always have the option for choosing the shoes according to personal tastes or the style of the gown.

It is also important to try out the shoes properly when purchasing the shoes to determine the comfort factor and the fitting level. An uncomfortable pair will not only lessen the beauty of the dress but also cause extreme discomfort during the entire event. Several top designer brands sell fancy wedding shoes in various styles, patterns, fabrics and designs online and in retail stores.