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70′s Make Up And Fashion
December 19, 2011 | 
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Make up styles and fashion continue to evolve and change with each decade creating it’s own style of make up techniques and clothing that sets it apart from previous years. The 1970′s era was no different, perhaps being the first time that allowed women to work out for themselves what wasn’t comfortable or was.
Mini-skirts, maxi-skirts or hot pants formed part of a woman’s closet and she wore them when she wanted to. Evening wear consisted of a halter top with evening trousers or maxi-skirt. Empire line dresses were very popular in a mini-skirt style or a more traditional knee length (midi – length).
The 1970′s era was characterized by an almost anything goes approach with styles ranging from clunky to soft and feminine. It was a turbulent time during which feminists protested, with the Vietnam War and Watergate Scandal hot topics in the media together with global pollution fears. These events inspired fashion designers to design cutting edge, as well as more comforting items.
Fashion changes affected both women and men. Nike, founded in 1972, made a strong start despite the athletic craze not being big, but running shoes became essential additions to women’s and men’s closets as more people began running. Men began borrowing women’s clothing and took to wearing make up and using clear polish on their nails. Blouses, Boas, and slinky shirts became the in thing for celebrities in the music and television scenes.
Hair styles popularized by Farrah Fawcett, were straight and long, parted slightly to one side with wings and needed hours with a straightening iron, curling iron, mouse, and spray. Any outdoor or athletic activity would ruin the hair style. However, Afro perms were also the in thing and needed only an air dry and a pick to fluff them.
Disco became popular and the fashion style of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever swept the nation by storm and made it’s exit just as quickly, perhaps because skin tight pants, slinky shirts and platform shoes were so uncomfortable.
Make up was soft, fresh and natural looking and women who wanted sun tanned looks without exposure to harmful sunrays, used fake tans and bronzers. Foundation was seldom used, but when it was no powder was applied, leaving a shimmer or sheen to the skin while lipstick, blush and eye shadows were natural colors with a bit of shimmer.
Lip liner, mascara and caked on foundations did not feature while eye shadows that shimmered, muted blush, and frosted lipstick were the mainstays of a 70′s woman on the go.
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Different Fashion Styles For a New Fashion Statement
Many people today believe that their clothing really speaks out what their beliefs and opinions are. Like the beliefs and opinions of people, fashion is also constantly changing and varying. All people have their own way of expressing themselves. It could be in opinions, beliefs, or even through the clothes that they are wearing.
There are a number of kinds of fashion styles that people are using. It could be Modern, Classic, Contemporary, Gothic, Tacky, and Old-fashioned. These styles are just revolving and actually get better as time goes on. So, what is the best style for you? Through the combination of different styles, you can assure that you can transform a new style that would really help you voice out your beliefs and opinions.
Everything that you need to make your own fashion statement is right there on your closet. Just make sure to blend the different kinds of styles and mix it with a bit of creativity. Whatever fashion statement you would like to establish, blending the kinds of styles is the best answer.
Many women all over the world today are discovering the benefits of blending the kinds of fashion styles. From casual to formal, rustic to elegant, contemporary to modern, style blending could really help in making a new and unique fashion statement.
So, what are you waiting for? Try to blend fashion styles right now! Get out of those outdated ones. It is just as simple as this: blend the different styles, be creative, and get noticed!
Fashion: Revisiting Classics of French Style
It seems for the last few centuries, the French have had the final word when it comes to fashion and style-Parisian style, in particular, retains its essence of what is the height of couture with its distinctive looks and timeless staples of wardrobe and accessories. Yet, one does not have to live in Paris to show off their cosmopolitan flair for dress. The subsequent article reflects on some classic French designers, styles, and elements of a distinctively French wardrobe.
It was Coco Chanel who first gave us a glimpse of that little black dress in 1926. Chanel is also noted for many other fashion innovations including the two-tone sling back pump, the two-piece tweed suit and a range of clothing that is both elegant and unconstrained. Adding a little black dress to your wardrobe is a must because that single dress can be worn casually with flats and a sweater or may be transformed into evening wear with high heels and a flashy handbag or scarf. There are many dress styles available today, but French women generally choose clothing that is close fitting, but not constricting.
Black and white clothing is, in fact, classically vogue for French women. Consider adding a white and black suit to your wardrobe to be worn seasonally. The white blouse in its many incarnations from classic button-down to peasant-like Bohemian can be added to the suit ensemble or worn with a pair of black pants-consider sleek black denim or black suede. The fit of the clothing is extremely important; whatever your body type, be sure to wear clothing that fits you precisely, which is a hallmark of French style.
Another element of French style is color coordination. Typically an outfit revolves around a dominant color, like black, and while other neutral colors are introduced. A three-piece ensemble might include a brown leopard-print skirt, a white blouse, and a beige cardigan. A night on the town might include a lavender cocktail dress adorned magenta-colored scarf and amethyst-beaded handbag. Tone on tone colors are typical Paris color choices for everyday wear.
French women are no strangers to lingerie and a range of camisoles is a staple in the Parisian woman’s closet. Choose mainly neutral colors-beige, white, black, or navy for daily wear. Reds, purples, or more flashy garments should be worn only at night. Many of today’s designs by Lacroix, Givenchy or Dior incorporate elements of past fashion eras making the world of lingerie all the more broader. Choose garments that flatter, and as always, garments that fit.
Accessories are, of course, the finishing touches of your Parisian ensemble and keep in mind the old adage-less is more-when topping off your outfit. Be sure your wardrobe includes the basics like black leather belts-one with silver and one with gold buckles-black and white high heels and black and white handbags. Quality is important and a French woman would always opt for quality over quantity when it comes to her clothing. Be sure to have flats, heels and boots in your shoe rack and try to have a variety of scarves to interchange between your basic suits and dresses. Finally, a main element of French fashion is to wear clothing like you mean it-aspire to the confidence of looking good; you will if you wear clothing that fits you properly in styles that are classic. Confidence is a major component of French style so be comfortable in you clothing and purchase clothing you feel relaxed in and good about. There is far more to French style than what is listed here, but if you begin your new wardrobe with these basics, you are sure to have French fashion clothing suitable for every occasion.
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