Fashion Maniax

In trying to review handbags by trendy designers, it often feels ëunfairí because COACH takes up so much press. However, there is no getting around it that anything COACH is going to sell like hotcakes so there is no need to review them. They will sell with or without good reviews simply because theyíre COACH!

If you are looking to follow trends then any bag with a signature design is going to get the immediate attention you are looking for. From Burberryís iconic plaids to Coco Chanelís interlocked Cís, anyone can spot a bag that has garnered that much attention from the fashion world. However, there are a ton of other high end designers with equally trendy handbags that can be every bit as costly, yet lesser known by brand.

Of course, if you are looking to spend a small fortune on a handbag, then you can do no better than one of the remarkable designs by Jimmy Choo. For example, the Neon Elaphe Large Genuine Snakeskin Hobo retails for $2,195 USD as does the Glossy Elaphe Large version of the bag. Even his Ubai Patent leather clutch has a price tag of $600 and comes in an assortment of colors.

Every woman, at least once in her life, should own a genuine COACH, Chanel or Versace and it is possible to find deals online in order to realize your dream. No outfit is ever complete without the perfect handbag, and no handbag is complete without that instant appeal that goes with an iconic signature brand.

Winter 2010 ñ 2011 has seen a major trend in womenís booties and every major designer is represented in this yearís collection. From Ed Hardy to, believe it or not, Carlos Santana, womenís booties are hot and getting hotter every day. While many boots this year are to the knee and above, booties actually seem to be just as trendy and add comfort into the mix. While you would expect them to be flat soled shoes, some sport wedges and heels as well. In order to see whatís trending, just consider what Hardy or Santana have on the market and youíll get a glimpse into what women are buying.

Ed Hardy has a round toe pull on bootie that is manufactured with a suede upper and faux fur lining. Of course the signature peace and love skull graphic is prominent on the black bootie while the flower and swallow graphic is on the grey bootie. The Ed Hardy logo is emblazoned on the side of both styles. Ed Hardy is huge with the counterculture fashionistas and you will mostly see these booties on the younger crowd.

On the other hand, Carlos Santanaís line of footwear can be worn by a much broader range of women. The Bossy, Gatsby, Reign and Glow booties can be effectively and gracefully worn by any woman of any age and are even suitable for the workplace. From suede to red patent leather and in wedges or heels, Santanaís line is amazingly attractive. As an added plus, they are reasonably priced which will keep you dancing as long as Santana continues playing the music.

Playing on her success with her Harlow line of vintage inspired jewelry and shoes, Nicole Richie has added a line of ultra feminine fashions in silk. Each and every design remains true to Richieís flare for blending Bohemian counterculture with sophisticated elegance. From dresses to blouses, jackets and burnouts, this yearís collection is truly captivating.

Silk is the perfect fabric for feminine appeal and the Winter Kate Devi Silk Chiffon Dress captures the Bohemian, free-spirited nature that has been trapped for far too long in todayís woman. The style features exaggerated belled sleeves and a length that is short enough to be sexy but long enough to be socially acceptable in even the strictest of social circles.

Truly feminine, the Victore Silk Chiffon Dress has successfully made it through a couple of seasons already and will probably continue to be popular because of its flowing ankle length skirt with subtle beading. It can be worn with a chic cropped jacket or by itself for a night out on the town.

Another lovely fashion this year is the Jasmine Silk Burnout Cardy in Mauve that is extra, extra long and the cut is flowing and graceful. Made from mauve silk burnout the Jasmine wrap is perfect when the evenings are a bit cool. Although it can be worn with a sleeveless dress, it goes remarkably well with todayís tight fitting jeans as well.

Each and every design in the Winter Kate Collection is reminiscent of Nicoleís own sense of fashion, and you will actually see her wearing her designs on many occasions. Winter Kate is available online as well as in many high end clothing and department stores.

The upcoming Spring 2011 Season will be here sooner than you know, so it is the time to start thinking whatís hot and whatís definitely not. Burberry has a different ëtwistí on reviving trends from yesteryear and the Heritage Biker Collection is totally Burberry and totally hot. Men, like whatís trending for ladies, will also be wearing tight, form fitting trousers this coming year and Burberry has done them up right in black leather that gently hugs his oh-so male physique.

But the Burberry line has tempered the look so as not to be overpowering and gauche. When wearing those tight fitting leather bottoms, the style is softened somewhat with a suede trench coat. This adds sophistication to that bad boy appeal and the result is remarkable. Although you wouldnít think twice about this bad boy entering the workplace, you sure will look twice! (And ladies, no one can fault you if you look a little longer than is socially acceptable. Those tight fitting leathers are something to behold!)

In the new line of Burberry for men you will find biker vests, motocross leathers, sheer safari shirts, suede trench coats, khakis and studded vests ñ a perfect juxtapositioning of biker and banker. Thatís what 2011 is all about, updating the hottest retro fashions and subduing them with more socially ëacceptableí complements. Just as fashions for ladies are trending toward form fitting attire, men will be seen in tight-legged trousers. Burberry has set the stage for an exciting year in menís fashions and we canít wait to see more of what they have in store for us.

Most of us hear the words ìCargo Pantsî and shudder at the thought of another ill fitting, shapeless pant that does nothing for a womanís body. Sanctuary, on the other hand, takes the form fitting trend for the upcoming 2011 spring collection and gives Cargo a whole new definition. Three pair of their Cargo pants, in particular, warrant special mention.

First on the list is the Sanctuary Cruz Crop Cargo Pants that feature burnished snaps which fasten the waist that a just slightly relaxed while still maintaining a form fitting appeal. The hems are rolled just below the knees and held in place with D-ring tabs.

Peace Skinny Leg Belted Cargo Pants by Sanctuary have a coordinating belt and are fashioned with an understated stretch (cotton/spandex) twill that hugs the leg without sacrificing those signature cargo pockets on the outer thighs. This pair has a double button zip fly closure and is detailed with buttons on the cargo pockets.

Every lady will feel like a model in the Runway Skinny Leg Moleskin Cargo Pants that Sanctuary has styled in a stretchy and smooth cotton/linen/spandex blend. There is a front button/zip closure with hidden buttons on the side cargo pockets. The back features flap pockets, and the fit is just snug enough to hug her body without being overly binding.

With the new collection of close fitting cargos from Sanctuary, you can throw those old conceptions out the window because cargo has truly taken on a whole new meaning that is defined by the woman inside the pants.

Although a bit pricey, William Rastís jeans for 2011 set the stage for what is the up and coming trend in ladiesí casual wear. Gone of the days of oversized bottoms that left you wondering if there was a women hidden somewhere in there. This yearís trend is in body contouring clothing that is captivatingly flattering to a ladyís curvaceous body and for sure youíll know sheís all woman.

Beginning with Evans Skinny Jeans in Royal Academy Wash, you will see the form hugging casual wear that is taking over the industry. In similar fashion, his Sienna Stretch Denim Leggings in Azure Wash are the perfect complement to 5î spiked heels and a form fitting Tee.

The William Rast line also brings back those bell bottom trousers reminiscent of the flower power days with his Georgia Bootcut Jeans with the slightest bit of flare and the totally ë60ís Belle Flare Leg Stretch Jeans. Georgia is fashioned in Dark Line Wash while Belle is done in Blue Mesa Wash. Both pants are form fitting to the knee where they begin to flare. For those women with a little extra ëhip,í a flare leg compensates nicely, while allowing the pants to mold to the hips and thighs.

After so many seasons of nearly shapeless fashions, itís nice to see styles that accentuate a womanís body while allowing her the comfort of movement with the use of stretchy fabrics. With super high spikes and body hugging tops, this yearís trend is casual sensuality.