Fashion Bollywood

The most awaited movie Kambakkht Ishq goes digital!! With the explosive entrance of Akshay Kumar(as usual) and stunning Kareena Kapoor, Hungama Digital media announced the launch of this unique cellular game at JW Mariott, Mumbai. Earn points and impress Kareena…… only on the mobile game of Kambakkht Ishq. If you are a big fan of Akshay and love doing stunts, no worries as he gives you tips on stunts in his voice. Nonetheless Kareena also gives her cheesy style tips to impress guys.

Kareena Kapoor: Is Ishq actually kambakkhat (damned): Of course it's fun, intense, and painful everything….. (She means Saifu here) rest you will get to know after watching the movie. On own style in KI: My style statement is extremely international in the movie. I do not think this has been ever done on the Hindi screen. My character is about a girl who is a supermodel, extremely fashionable and hates men in all the ways. It's houseful now, how many weeks will it remain like that: I am sure it's going to Rock. Hopefully it will last like that till the movie is showing! Akshay Kumar On own style in KI: Much of style in the movie is the stylist Shabina Khan's contribution.

In fact, I am not very stylish in personal life- I wear whatever I find comfortable, most of which are track pants or my wife (Twinkle) decides what I should wear. If it were not for her, I did be wearing yellow shoes, a red shirt and green jeans or something like that.' Tips for Love Stunts: I will just say love is more dangerous than any stunt…rest Saif will be able to tell you better! (Guess he has forgotten his Playboy days... well we remember them!). The secret behind the mantra 'Om Mangalam' which echoes in your mind in the movie: Do not want to spoil the fun so please watch the movie and you will come to know. Yeah, but of course I think this happens with all bachelors, they are all scared of marriages. (Kareena quipped, "They just wanna get loved, not get married!") Designer Aki Narula on Kareena Kapoor's Look:

In his words, "In the entire movie Kareena mostly wears knee length or short dresses. According to the brief from the director of the movie Sabbir Khanthe look of the character had to be extremely stylish and international. In order to achieve that, I had to source clothes which would be fashionable in July 09. However, the shooting started in 2008. It took me 10 days to source the entire collection of clothes and accessories. None of the markets was left, from designer labels to flea markets. The whole idea of colour blocking was to introduce the concept of a different look and not mix and match. She loved all the clothes when I did the fittings with her after coming back from Milan."

Paris Fashion Runway

Men's catwalk exploded the runway with fireworks emanating from designer collections at Paris Fashion Week. The week just got over on 29th of June lightening the sartorial load on the ramp with ultra light fabrics. Bold prints, harem pants, slim fitted trousers, tailored look and beefy sailor looks ruled the runway. Cuts came through at Hugo Boss from a 1980's take on tailoring. The German suit maker also sent out a collection fit for the beaches of a chic French beach resort. Heavy metal sequins covering several well-cut jackets sparkled like scales. The looks were eye-catching, but gave even style maverick Adrian Brody look. Colour took centre-stage at the Paris-based Japanese label Issey Miyake, as designer Dai Fujiwara sent out Turkish-inspired harem pants and short suits in turquoise, ceylon and Persian blues; embellished with geometric mosaic designs and eye-popping tulip prints. Triangles and hexagons woven into a cotton fabric turned a generously cut summer jacket into a delicate mosaic. This time, translucence was the key for Calvin Klein. The opening outfit set the tone- a transparent onyx parka over Lycra shorts, in keeping with what has become the Zucchelli tradition of extreme sportswear. If the designer's signature collection was an exercise in adult restraint, this outing felt like an experiment in quirk. Emporio Armani show cased wrinkly things, scaly designs, burgundy leather mesh, sober suits, and lots of orange, deluxe oriental fabrications; long johns, models on BMX bikes and a tiny child in pinstripes. Givenchy adopted for a flying wedge of his peers and gave the clothes a ferociously sexy athleticism using high-performance fabrics in a mosaic like print founded on the star motif. The short-over-leggings silhouette was predominant in his version of a sports uniform. John Galliano as bizarre as ever, showcased the usual wall-to-wall spectacle, with an unusual cast of thousands, painted and garbed to resemble anyone but themselves. Separately all pieces are wearable. The theme was Napoleon's rise and the Napster being a character that Galliano effectively identifies with the show's arc. Massimiliano Giornetti is known for his expertise in sublimating his inspirations into the grander design of Salvatore Ferragamo. This season he was influenced by the colours and textures of Africa but in transforming his impressions, he managed to produce a collection that was unutterably Italian. The recipe for the new Lanv in collection this season was Lightness, colour, desire and a lot of work. A tiny bow on a neckline, another at the waist, kimono-cut shirts, high-waist khakis, a green coat in what looked like crepe, puff sleeves, shorts in tie silk are the feminine flourishes that distinguished the label. This time Yohji Yamamoto show cased simple clothe with little details. The palette, fabrics, silhouettes were much the same as always- black, indigo blue, linen, cupro and oversized. But the designer had slipped in a little subtext, his name written in Cyrillic script inside the breast pocket of jackets. The audience for Raf Simons' show was sitting in a beautiful garden, looking at a snake or at least a snake printed on a pair of jeans. The belts woven around the bodies of the be suited Adams were also serpentine. The logo on the backside of the jeans was with the snake coiling in an S shape. The design included knit torso with cloth jacket shoulders and jackets whose sleeves were slashed open like something from the Renaissance. The unlocking key of Stefano Pilati's latest enigmatic collection was the T-shirt he was wearing when he took his bow. Pilati introduced the collection with a short film made by director Samuel Benchetr it. Yves Saint Laurent jackets were cutaway, low in front, higher in back, which gave an illusion of urgency, like the models were leaning forward. Over all, it was a fun and colourful voyage to menswear fashion at the Paris do.

Hair Fashion Trends for Women & Men

Blunt Bangs
The fashion of blunt bangs that ever vaguely brush over the eyes will likely go on into 2009. This brings a strange, cool look that most of the women and men love.

The blunt bangs are not a very complicated cut to create but the most important thing is to divide the hair towards the circlet of the head and consider that it is uniform on both sides. Then create a straight cut crosswise with new, razor sharp hair scissors, just beneath your eyebrows. Never use a dull scissor because that can make split ends.

Short Pixie Look

Another hairstyle for women in 2009 is the pixie haircut. Celebrities' likeKatie Holmes and Victoria Beckham always wear pixie cropped haircut that look great. This is very short cut and created by hair professional who really understand what he or she is doing. The hairstyle provides you a messy look. It is very easy to carry and maintain.

Straight and Shiny
Fillet straight hair is never goes out of fashion. This is demonstrating by all of the sales of flat irons every year. One more thing is that this look will not only have to be straight, but also very shimmering and outstanding. So, it is best to use hair care products like John Frieda's line of Frizz Ease products for getting shiny hair.

The Perfect Natural Hairstyle for Long, Curly Hair

If you are having long and curly hair then wears a ponytail, braid or updo hairstyle. That suits well on you and give you a natural look.

Fight the Dry, Brittle Feel to Wear Long, Curly Hair Down

Another common problem with long and curly hair is that it can get damaged quickly. It is very important to pass up heated styling products like hair dryers, curling irons, hot combs, rollers. Excessive use of the hair products may damage your hair.

Traditional Christian Wedding

The wedding vows are the words that you utter as a promise to your significant other. The vows may be traditional, or personalized. Traditional vows are vows that were used over and over. The vows were handed down from generations. Personalized Wedding Vows were made up vows by the Groom and Bride. Many couples feel deeply for each other and like to express their feelings. So, the couple opts to make their own wedding vows.

Here are three traditional Roman Catholic Wedding Vows

Groom: I (name), take you (name) to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life.

Bride: I (name), take you (name) to be my husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life.

Groom: I (name), take you (name) for my lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.

Bride: I (name), take you (name) for my lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.

Groom: In the name of God, I (name) take you (name) to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow.

Bride: In the name of God, I (name) take you (name) to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow.

Here is a traditional Baptist Wedding Vows

Groom: I, (Name), take thee, (Name), to be my wife, and before God and these witnesses I promise to be a faithful and true husband.

Bride: I, (Name), take thee, (Name), to be my husband, and before God and these witnesses I promise to be a faithful and true wife.

Here are three traditional Episcopal Wedding Vows

Groom: I, (Name), take thee, (Name), to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'til death do us part, according to God's ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my troth.

Bride: I, (Name), take thee, (Name), to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'til death do us part, according to God's ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my troth.

Groom: (Name), I vow to be your faithful husband, understanding that marriage is a lifelong union, and not to be entered into lightly, for the purpose of mutual fellowship, encouragement and understanding; for the procreation of children and their physical and spiritual nurture. I hereby give myself to you in this cause, with my sacred vow before God.

Bride: (Name), I vow to be your faithful wife, understanding that marriage is a lifelong union, and not to be entered into lightly, for the purpose of mutual fellowship, encouragement and understanding; for the procreation of children and their physical and spiritual nurture. I hereby give myself to you in this cause, with my sacred vow before God.

Groom: In the Name of God, I, (Name), take you, (Name), to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow.

Bride: In the Name of God, I, (Name), take you, (Name), to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow.

The wedding exchange of vows is an important part of the wedding ceremony. There is no wedding ceremony without wedding vows. The witnesses take note of the wedding vows, and hold the couple accountable.

Bridal Lehenga Choli

On the wedding day, the Indian bride wants to look best when all eyes are set on her. The bridal dress is bought with a lot of care. For a bride, her bridal dress is her topmost priority.

In different parts of India, brides wear different kinds of clothes, ornaments and adornments. The bride's clothes are usually typical of the area. A Punjabi bride would wear a salwar-kameez, and a Maharashtrian bride would wear a nine-yard saree and a Rajasthani bride would wear a lehenga. Lehenga choli is also famous in Gujarati weddings. However, nowadays, not only in Rajasthan and Gujarat but also in almost all states of Central and North India, the brides are preferring to wear lehenga choli or ghagra choli.

Convenient to wear, easy to manage even if it is very heavy, colour, craft and custom made are some of the plus points that go in favour of this beautiful and gorgeous attire-it is a must in a bride's wardrobe. Infact, more than just a gorgeous outfit, the Indian bridal wear holds a lot of emphasis in the Indian tradition, as there is no greater event in an Indian family than a wedding. Fabric
Indian bridal ghagra cholis are generally made of fabrics like silk, crepe, dupion, georgette, satin and all types of man-made fabrics which are available in range of colors, designs, thickness and styles.

Design and Colour
On the Indian subcontinent, bright colours are the highlights of bridal wear. The rich colours which are used are symbolic of festivity/fertility. Today brides prefer a contemporary look, a balance of modern with the tradition. Yet, there are brides who don't mind being more flamboyant or going for the 'mix and match look'. Metallic yarn is traditionally used on these garments.

During the actual wedding ceremony, conducted in front of the fire, the motifs and the colours of the ensemble glow.

The traditional lehenga-choli in soft pastel shades with light embroidery is an ideal outfit for the Sangeet ceremony. The bridal lehenga-cholis with their glittering mirror-work look very attractive. The blouses have elaborate mirror-work and patch-work on them and are very colorful. Sequins work and handwork is very much in demand along with beadwork. Designer Indian bridal wear are available in different styles and prices. The intricately embroidered lehenga choli gives a very elegant and sophisticated look.

Indian Bridal Wear

Today with the fashion designers coming up with a variety of options, the designs have become more and more contemporary with an ethnic touch. The traditional kanjeevaram sarees or the paithani sarees are still popular but the brides are willing to try out more and more contemporary and designer bridal wear for their D-day. The traditional dresses have been upgraded with more contemporary motifs, artwork, embroidery, studded gems and jewels, colors and fabrics. The traditional Indian bridal wear has now evolved to include the more modern fashion trends across the globe.

The saree still retain the elegance of the traditional look but with a streak of modern fashion trends with interesting variations added to it. The blouse designs have evolved over the years from puffed sleeves to noodle straps, fashionable necklines, and heavy embroidery. The draping patterns for the sari have also changed. Similarly, the Lehengas and Ghagra Choli have evolved in this era of fashion and style. The flared long ghagra, is now being experimented with pleated, embroidered and even fish cut lehengas . The Dupatta is now available in more fabrics and more contemporary dyes, embroideries, beadwork. The choli has gone super cool with sleeve-less, strapless, or noodle strap varieties.

The Indian bride is now experimenting with more contemporary colors instead of the traditional red color. Blushing pinks, cool pastel shades, earth colors, marine colors, rust color, metallic shades with golden or silver tints are now becoming a part of the bridal trousseau. Even the traditional silk has evolved in various varieties like metallic silk and crepe silk. A wide variety of contemporary fabrics from crepe, chiffon, georgette, or even the exquisite jute varieties is available. The contemporary embroidery patterns offer to add a modern touch to the Indian bridal wear. Embroidery patterns range from asymmetrical patterns, geometrical shapes, to abstracts with expensive crystals, precious and semi precious stones and beads work done over it. The basic essence of Indian wear for brides remain the same that is to retain the traditional aspect but there is a streak of modern flamboyance as well.

Bikini bottoms

It seems that most of the bikini styles, with an exception of the thong, are categorized by the style of the top. The bandini, the tankini, the halter bikini, and the monokini are all distinguished by the cut and fit of the top (or lack thereof) with little attention to the bottom style. There are, however, several different styles of bikini bottoms that have important implications for bikini fit and flattery. In many cases, the fit and style of the bottoms may be more important in a flattering swimsuit than the fit and style of the top.

The history of bikini bottoms is a history of the lowering of the midriff and the heightened cut of the legs. Throughout the history of the bikini, bikini bottoms have become shorter and smaller until they have consisted of only two small triangles of cloth connected by thin strings (or one small triangle of cloth in the case of the thong bikini). In the beginning of the bikini’s history, bottoms tended to rise to the navel and cover a large section of the upper thighs. Today, bikini bottoms ride significantly lower and display a considerable portion of the upper thighs.

The large variety of bikini bottoms allows an improved amount of choice for women when shopping for bottoms. In addition, the increasing tendency of stores to sell bikini separates allows for tailored top and bottom selection. In general, string bikini bottoms look best on women with long legs and thin torsos. Boy shorts are naturally best for women with boy shapes. Bottoms with high cut legs are attractive and flattering for nearly all women, as they tend to lengthen the leg and minimize the hips and thighs. Brief-style bottoms can be flattering for many women, as well, depending upon the amount of coverage they offer. The best tip for selecting flattering bikini bottoms is to attempt to replicate the cut and style of your most flattering underwear.

Halter bikini

A halter bikini generally consists of any style of bikini bottoms (brief, string, boy shorts, etc.) paired with a halter-neck top. A halter neck implies a top that employs straps or strings that meet just at the nape of the neck (as opposed to straps that sit over the shoulder blades and join with the back support of a bikini top). The halter bikini is useful for a large number of swimsuit activities, as it provides a bit more coverage and is more likely to stay in place during extreme activity than other bikini styles. The halter bikini has been popular for several years among women of all ages. Still, it seems to have come into even greater popularity in the last couple of seasons.

The halter bikini became a fashionable bikini design just as the two-piece swimsuit was becoming a popular style of swimsuit in the United States. The halter neck had already been in style on one-piece swimsuits since the early 1940s; it was an easy transfer to popularity on the new bikini. However, the halter bikini was generally passed over for sexier, more revealing styles until volleyball star Gabrielle Reece showcased it in 1993. Due to Reece’s support of the style, the hugging, halter bikini became the latest rage in the sports bikini market. The halter bikini now comes in a wide variety of styles, including designs offering tie straps, extra breast coverage, minimal breast coverage, wide straps, and thin, string straps.

The halter bikini is a flattering style on a large number of women. The extra support it offers can be useful for both women with small breasts and women with large breasts. Such support also makes the halter bikini one of the best choices for beach sports. However, women with large breasts should note that the halter bikini will not have the same minimizing effect as the bandini.

Thong bikini

The thong bikini is a swimsuit that consists of a typical bikini top (usually a string top) with thong bikini bottoms. The thong provides minimal coverage for the crotch but leaves the buttocks almost entirely bare, allowing only a thin strap of fabric between the butt cheeks. The thong bikini is currently a popular and extremely sexy style, and many women purchase a model of it each year.

The thong bikini began in the 1970s and was introduced to the American market by the maker of the monokini, Rudi Gernreich. The thong is supposed to have been inspired by the traditional garb of Amazonian tribes in Brazil. Like so many other swimsuit designs that have been inspired by the sexy style of Brazilian beaches, the thong quickly gained popularity after its introduction to the American market.

Having experienced only short-lived success with his topless monokini a decade earlier, Gernreich decided to experiment with a bottomless swimsuit style instead. Aptly recognizing the new American fascination with the upper thighs and buttocks, Gernreich sought to introduce a new swimsuit that would capitalize on this fascination. The original thong swimsuit was available in three models: a tank one-piece suit, a two-piece bikini, and a topless swimsuit with thong bottoms only. While the thong would prove to be popular at its introduction in the 1970s, its absolute minimalist style would actually result in a popular resurgence of the one-piece swimsuit throughout the 1980s.

The thong bikini is flattering and sexy on only a very small percentage of women. Because the bottoms offer very little fabric coverage, it is important to be toned in the butt and thighs before attempting to wear a thong bikini. While the thong bikini can be incredibly provocative and sexy on the right body, the majority of women will appear more attractive and toned in a swimsuit that offers a bit more coverage in the buttocks.

Monokini bikini

The monokini is one of the most shocking and scandalous swimsuits to have entered the swimsuit market. While the monokini has a very specific historical definition, the term is now used to indicate any topless swimsuit. When fashion designer Rudi Gernreich first introduced the monokini in 1964, the swimsuit consisted of bikini style bottoms with thin straps over the shoulders to hold the swimsuit in place. The swimsuit provided no additional coverage and left the breasts entirely bare. Today, fashion designers continue to vary on the style of the original monokini, producing topless swimsuits for more adventurous women to wear in private swimming pools or topless bathing venues.

The monokini has a rather interesting history. It emerged in an era of American history when the country was on the turning point between the placid, conservative 1950s and the turbulent, explosive 1960s. Into this climate, European designer Gernreich presented his new swimsuit design in June of 1964 to mixed review from fashion critics, government officials, and church dignitaries. Gernreich’s monokini consisted of a black knit suit that extended from the midriff to the upper thigh, employing two thin black straps to hold it in place over the shoulders.

The reaction to Gernreich’s bikini innovation was immediate. Fashion designers criticized the swimsuit, proclaiming that the sole use of bikini bottoms would foretell the eventual demise of the bikini style. Throughout the country, statesmen and church officials pronounced the swimsuit immoral and tasteless. Because the monokini was so obviously inappropriate for swimming or tanning, many people assumed it was meant to be more of a gag than a serious swimsuit design. However, despite the reaction of fashion critics and church officials, shoppers purchased the monokini in record numbers that summer. By the end of the season, Gernreich had sold 3000 swimsuits at $24 a pop (a tidy profit for such a miniscule amount of fabric). Still, despite the number of swimsuits purchased, very few monokinis were ever worn in public.

After the first summer season, Gernreich’s monokini fell quickly out of style in the United States. Still, his shocking experimentation with dermal exposure would herald a new era in swimsuit design. Designers would soon begin experimenting with strategic cutouts and mesh coverage to push the envelope farther on public exposure.

Because the monokini was designed as far more of a fashion statement than a flattering piece of swimwear, it is difficult to determine the most ideal body type for this type of swimsuit. While monokinis do still exist in the swimsuit market, they are not always easily accessible and most stores do not carry them.

Bandini bikini

The bandini is a style of bikini that pairs a bandeau-style top with traditional bikini bottoms. A bandeau top is generally a strapless, tube-type top that remains in place with the aid of a high percentage of spandex in the fabric. The bandini is somewhat common in swimwear fashion, although other styles of bikinis, like the string bikini and halter bikini, are far more popular. There are also several one-piece swimsuits that come with bandeau-style tops.

The history of the bandini is closely linked to the history of the bikini, itself. While the bikini was marketed in the United States as early as 1947, it would not become greatly popular until the mid-1950s. Even then, the bikini would not become widely socially and morally acceptable until the turbulent decade of the 1960s. The bandini, interestingly enough, was one of the first bikini styles to be generally accepted in the 1950s. Strapless, bandeau-style tops had emerged on one-piece swimsuits just five years before, but the shocking and exciting nature of the bandeau top accompanied the very first popular bikini styles in the 1950s. The somewhat questionable breast support of the bandini, relying only upon the tightness and stretch of the fabric, greatly enhanced the overall allure of the swimsuit. Since the beginning of bikini popularity in the United States, the bandini has maintained a strong foothold in the bikini market.

The bandini has an overall minimizing effect on the breasts that makes it wonderfully supportive and flattering on some women and quite unflattering on other women. The bandini is best for women with large breasts, of course, as it can provide valuable, minimizing coverage. However, women with small breasts should not wear bandinis, as the bandeau top will serve only to flatten the appearance of the breasts to a greater degree. Whenever wearing a bandini, be aware that the strapless nature of the swimsuit can result in a rather unfortunate loss of coverage. Needless to say, the bandini may not be the best swimsuit choice for beach sports or serious swimming.

Tankini bikini

The tankini has only recently entered the swimsuit fashion scene. It was designed to combine the modest coverage of a one-piece swimsuit with the convenience of a bikini (a woman need only remove the bottoms to use the bathroom). A tankini swimsuit generally consists of a tank-style, tight-fitting top that ends anywhere from just below the waist to the top of the hips. This top is paired with traditional bikini bottoms.

The tankini is still quite young and has not yet developed a compelling history. The tankini can, however, already claim a few renovations on its traditional style, including the ruched tankini and the camikini. A ruched tankini contains elastic sewn into the sides of the tankini top that allows for adjustable top length and greater waist definition. This particular innovation is a great boon for women with long torsos. The camikini is quite similar to the tankini in its design. However, the camikini generally pairs a more structured, camisole-type top with bikini bottoms to provide more support for women with large breasts.

While the tankini offered great hope to women at its birth into the fashion world--due to its additional concealing coverage--it is not the magic swimsuit bullet it was at first perceived to be. If worn in the wrong manner, the tankini can accentuate undesirable characteristics, just as any other swimsuit. The tankini works best for slim women with long torsos, as the tankini top can break up the torso and lend it a shorter appearance. The tankini can also be flattering on women with fuller figures. For these women, however, it is important to ensure that the bikini top and bottoms meet. A tankini top that is too tight or ends too high on the body can result in unattractive belly bulges. To find an attractive tankini fit that will flatter your body, try pairing a light-colored, ruched tankini top with darker bikini bottoms.

String bikini

The string bikini is one of the first and most classic renovations of the traditional bikini. It generally consists of the barest minimal fabric coverage for the top and bottoms, with thin strings serving as straps and support. The string bikini is most often composed of four triangles of material--one piece each for the breasts, crotch, and butt.

Jumping on board the sexual revolution of the 1960s (during which men and women began to seriously reconsider the public ban of nudity), the string bikini became a popular bikini style in the 1970s. While the major erogenous zones of the 1960s had been the breasts and the midriff, the string bikini indicated a shift in public attention toward the upper thighs. Also known as the Tanga, the string bikini was an import from the Brazilian beaches of Rio de Janeiro. It became so popular at its introduction to the United States in 1974 that Manhattan’s Bloomingdale’s sold out its entire order of 150 swimsuits in only two weeks. Another popular Madison Avenue boutique exhausted its supply of 160 string bikinis in just two days! This burst of popularity proved to be only the beginning for the string bikini. The classic style continues to be one of the most commonly purchased by American women, especially among women in their twenties.

The string bikini is not ideal for every woman’s body. As Beverly Hills designer Jim Riva stated at the string bikini’s birth, “It’s something I’d hate to see on every woman in the world.” For some women, however, the string bikini may actually be the most flattering bikini style. The string bikini style looks best on women with small busts or boy shapes. Because women with small breasts do not need a large amount of bra-style support, a traditional triangle top can serve to add more shape and curve to the breasts. In addition, triangle tops with built-in underwires can work similarly to a push-up bra to maximize the breasts. When choosing a string bikini, be forewarned that the style only works on women with very slender figures. The tight strings of a string bikini tend to cut into the skin and cause unsightly bulges on women with fuller figures. To avoid this problem, make sure the strings of the bikini are not cutting into the skin. If they are, this is a clue that you may need a larger size or a different style.

Sleeping Beauty Dress Review

Sleeping Beauty or Aurora with her beautiful blonde hair and stunning dark pink dress is a favorite among little girls and adults alike. She is a symbol of resilience and courage and nearly every little girl loves to dress up just like her so they can feel the same qualities that she possesses.

There are many Sleeping Beauty dresses out there to choose from, so how do you choose the right one? From the Disney Store to your local stores to online retailers, where is the best place to buy the perfect princess Sleeping Beauty costume?

The Disney Store is so much fun. It is a great place to look around and get ideas for what you are looking for in terms of the perfect princess gift or dress for another special occasion like a Disneyland trip or princess birthday party. Disney dresses are so expensive, but they are beautiful and usually made from high quality materials that will last. However, they tend to be itchy and not very comfortable for little girls to wear for an extended period of time like a Disneyland trip or a princess birthday party where she will be wearing it for hours.

Your local discount store like Walmart or Target may have some cheap quality dress up clothes for girls. They are generally very small and short to save on cost and made from thin fabric that rips easily. They are cute and sparkly for a while until all the glitter falls of onto the floor or onto your little girls hair. These costumes are cheaply made and don't last very long and for the price range of $20-$35 they aren't really a good choice of dress up clothes that will last for a long time.

Other toy stores or malls may also carry some princess costumes in their toys section. Many of the costumes you find in the store are small and only fit sizes 1-2 well and many are cheaply made. However, if you look around at many different store, you may be able to find a couple that are made from quality fabrics and will be larger sizes to fit older children.

Online retailers are a great place to buy quality dress up costumes and have loads of selection. If you are looking for the perfect Sleeping Beauty dress, a great brand of dress up costumes for girls, boys, adults and dolls is Little Adventures. They are great because they have matching dresses for girls, dolls, and adults. For example, you can find the exact same Sleeping Beauty dress for mom, child, and 18 inch doll. This makes for fun and creative dress up play. Best of all, Little Adventures costumes are all machine washable and made from high quality fabrics. Many online retailers offer free shipping, so that cuts down on costs. If you are budget conscious, these are the dresses for you because they only cost about $27. Best of all, they also have matching doll dresses that fit 18 inch dolls.

Best of luck finding the perfect Sleeping Beauty dress up costume for your little girl that will last for a long time and won't break the bank. Studying your options should give you a good idea of what would work best for your family.

Shelby is the mother of 2 girls and 1 boy and lives in Orem, Utah. She also runs a home-based business called My Cute Dressups. that sells Princess dress up clothes and other fun pretend play items for kids, toddlers, and even teenagers and adult princess costumes.

She also has an eBay store and a local store run by the same name. She has seen a noticeable difference in her kids after encouraging dress up play. Visit her website for more biographical information or to see her exciting line of Princess Costumes like Cinderella dresses, Snow White Costumes, Sleeping Beauty dresses, wedding dress up, Medieval Princess, Yellow Beauty, Winter Beauty, Rapunzel dress, doll clothes that fit American Girl, 18 inch doll clothes. She has a Cinderella doll dress that matches exactly with the girl Cinderella dress as well as matching Snow White doll dress, Sleeping Beauty doll dress, and Medieval princess doll dress.