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A trend round-up to inspire you for late-Summer 2010, but also a trend that you’d be amiss not to carry in to Autumn / Fall 2010 / 2011: lace dresses and lace skirts.

Right now you’re thinking that this is nothing new. And you’re right; it’s an extension of the sheer trend that’s has, for some time, firmly cemented itself as its own, independent trend. So what follows is, instead, more about how to wear the trend now, and how to set yourself apart from the masses – so that you can bring it forwards and into a new league.

• Types of lace
• How to wear it
• Who has been wearing it

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• Polyester.
• Dry clean.
• Imported.
• SKU 159496
• Style 60DF5201J354

Product Description
Classy pleats paired with playful ruffles make this top perfect for day or night. Gathered ruffles accent the neckline; skinny pleats down front plus zipper in back. Thin band through at waistline to cinch as belt. Light and flowy for a feminine look. Center back to hem: 26″…. More >>

2b Pleated Ruffle Top

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The super saturated imagery lensed by Elvis Di Fazio for Wheels and Dollbaby’s 2010 fall campaign makes the most of Tiah Eckhardt’s bombshell red hair. The photographs feature a set of twisted vintage inspired scenarios, our favourite is the nod to cowboys with Tiah mounted haphazardly atop a rocking horse.

Click the image above to see the full campaign.

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• Cotton/spandex blend.
• Hand wash.
• Imported.
• SKU 164848
• Style RIO

Product Description
Geometric goes gorgeous! Flaunt (or fake!) curves in this foil-print, soft-spandex mini dress. Center back to hem: 30″. Sleeve length from shoulder: 3″…. More >>

Foil Print Spandex Dress

Chemises

Besides loincloths, chemises are perhaps the oldest known form of underwear for both men and women. Historically, chemises were long, simple pieces that were worn underneath the clothes of both men and women, beginning in the medieval era. Although chemises never really disappeared until the early 20th century, changing fashions required variants on the chemise to be created. Perhaps the biggest changes in the history of lingerie occurred with the rise of the corset.

Of Corsets and Camisoles

Corsetry began in the Renaissance period, when straight, boyish figures went out of fashion and décolletage became the new ideal. Corsets of this era were fairly rudimentary and fit easily underneath the chemises of the time. As corsetry became more elaborate and dress styles changed, however, it was necessary to find a garment that would hide the corset without adding unwanted bulk. The solution was the camisole. Camisole sets, however, were far in the future.

By the Victorian era, a tiny waist and large bosom were considered the height of fashion. This effect was achieved through the tightlacing of heavy corsets. However, traditional chemises were quite long, effectively hiding the corset but adding the illusion of weight. The new camisoles, by contrast, were short and light. They easily hid corsets but were not bulky. Camisoles quickly joined chemises as must-have fashion items. As modern panties had not yet been invented, however, camisole sets were not yet available.

Teddies

Thanks to the increasing athleticism of young women at the turn of the 20th century, bloomers became extremely popular. Meanwhile, corsets were no longer in fashion due to mounting concerns over possible health risks. In this climate, the teddy was born. Teddies could be considered the earliest example of camisole sets. At that time, teddies were one-piece garments featuring a camisole attached to a pair of baggy shorts.

The 1920s

The flapper era of the 1920s was a time for increased liberation for many women. This era marks the beginning of the sexy lingerie age. As teddies became shorter, tighter and sexier, some designers experimented with separating the two pieces. This was the beginning of modern camisole sets.

The 1930s to the 1980s

Sexy lingerie styles gradually became progressively more risqué, particularly during the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s. However, it was the heady aftermath of the sexual revolution that would dramatically change lingerie styles forever.

The 1980s

Stars like Madonna ushered in a new trend – underwear as outerwear. For the first time, lingerie came out of the bedroom and onto the world stage. This underwear as outerwear trend set the stage for the camisole sets of today.

Modern Camisole Sets

Today, camisoles are a basic staple in the wardrobes of females from teens to adults. Camisole tops and matching panties are generally sold as camisole sets. The panties may remain hidden, but increasingly, the tops are designed to be worn as outerwear. A typical camisole top serves multiple functions. It can be worn alone with jeans or a skirt. It can provide an interesting layered effect when worn under a sheer top of a contrasting colour. It can also provide an important layer when dressing for cold weather.

Many of today’s camisole sets are designed strictly for the bedroom. Look for sexy lingerie styles in a wide range of fabrics, styles and colours. Soft and comfortable yet highly sexy, camisole sets offer a wonderful option for sexy lingerie.

Glamour is another popular fashion magazine.  It is also published by Conde’ Nast Publications in many countries, including the US, UK, France, South Africa, and Latin America, where it’s published in Spanish.  It’s also set to be published in Australia soon.  Glamour magazine is a monthly publication, and the subscription price is very affordable.  There are nearly 1,500,000 subscribers in the United States alone, as well as 986,000 newsstand readers each month.

Another one of the world’s most famous fashion magazines is, of course, Elle.  Elle Magazine originated in France in the 1940’s, but is now being published in the US.  The Lagardere Group of France still owns the magazine, however.  There are thirty six editions of Elle Magazine published in six continents.  There are five million readers alone for the US edition.  Some offshoot companies associated with Elle include Elle Decor, Elle Girl (for younger readers), Elle Cuisine, and more.  The official website for Elle Magazine is also very popular.

Some of the best fashion magazines for younger readers include Elle Girl, Teen Vogue, Seventeen, Lucky, and Cosmo Girl.  Great deals can be found on all the most popular fashion magazines enjoyed by audiences of all ages.  Online sellers often offer discounted prices on magazine subscriptions.

As 2010 hair trends, braids and plaits can be worn in a variety of ways. But if you want to really get creative, this is one style to try. Notice the way the braid intertwines and curtails into a natural, unbinded ending; to achieve this you must start out with some wave or curl already in the hair.

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