1940s: Fact – this was the decade in which nylon stockings was invented. Shoulder length hair with wavy curls was a big trend, think Lauren Bacall, Ginger Rogers, Katherine Hepburn, and Veronica Lake. The styles of the sexy big screen sirens had a huge impact on women. Dresses and skirts were mostly knee length and [...]
Continue reading...23. June 2008
Why is it that seeing models fall on the runway gives us normal people great pleasure?!
Continue reading...22. June 2008
1930s: Women are beginning to accessorize! Hats, bags and scarves oh my! Gloves were an absolute must during this period. There were gloves that were up to the wrist for during the day, and elbow length gloves for the evening. Short hair remained popular for most of the 1930s.
Continue reading...21. June 2008
What do you believe to be the worst fashion trends ever? Here are a few to get you started. Let us know what else you come up with! This should be interesting… 1. Shoulder pads 2. Mom Jeans: You all know what I am talking about 3. Crocs: Comfortable by UGLY 4. Jellies: Cool for [...]
Continue reading...14. June 2008
I love quotes and I figured I should add some quotes from one of the most influential designers, Coco Chanel! “Fashion fades, only style remains the same” “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different” “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous” “As long as you know men are like children, [...]
Continue reading...13. June 2008
1920s: This was the first decade in history to become modernized with fashion. Women had more styles of clothing to choose from than ever before. Finally, there was a feeling of liberation and clothing was actually comfortable. (Phew! No more corsets!) Men’s fashion also changed and became casual with sportswear becoming increasingly popular. Women’s clothing [...]
Continue reading...11. June 2008
Hi Everyone and welcome to Fashion Hookup. So I’ve got myself a blog and I am ready to share with the world the best of my fashion hints and tips. The aim of the site is simply to showcase all the things that I adore. I have been reading fashion blogs for some time now [...]
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28. June 2008
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