From Runway to Everyday

It happens every season: the newest fashions hit the runways and fashionistas (and everyday ordinary girls too) drool over the beautiful designs. As soon as the runway shows are over, it’s time to figure out how to take the stylish frocks from the show and implement them into daily life. Check out these tips for taking runway looks to everyday fashions.

Models on the catwalk

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1.       Know your body type. Not every woman can wear the short shorts or the long maxi dress. That’s OK! When you know your body type, you can dress it in the most flattering way. If you have long legs, then those skirts and heels will look great. If you are on the petite side, try to avoid big, bold patterns.

2.       Look for knocks offs. Those fashion pieces on the runway are certainly fierce, but they usually come with a pretty hefty price tag. Look for similar pieces at your favorite clothing retailer. You can often find looks that are near replicas of the ones you saw in the runway.

3.       Follow your favorite designers. Once you find a designer and a particular look that you love, stick with it. You can follow the trends and the styles of your favorite designer to always stay on track with style.

4.       Pick one trend. You’ll want to pick just one trend per season to wear – and wear it well. Overdoing the trends will make you look less fashionable, instead of more.

Now that you know the tricks, it’s time to start wearing your favorite styles!

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Fashion Designers Extend into Home Decor

Design is design, right? Many people feel this way, but in reality, it is not true. Fashion design and home design have a lot of different elements. Though some aspects of these two fields may overlap, there are many ways they differ. Clothes and home decor do not follow the same popular trends, and that is just the beginning of the differences.

Despite the differences, many fashion designers decide they want to branch out. They have very creative minds, and therefore, want to add more products to their creative profile. Through accredited online degrees, many designers are now getting into another field: home design. Taking this leap without the proper education can end in disaster, but those who get training in their new field tend to do well.

With differences in fabrics, patterns, and colors, most designers have a bit of frustration when adding home design to their cadre of work. Though it is not difficult to put great colors together, it can be frustrating to change how you look at and use a fabric.

Many fashion designers today who have made a name for themselves in the clothing industry have chosen to branch out. You can find home fashions from some of your favorite clothes designers. You don’t have to be famous to excel in both fields–you just need to be willing to open your mind to new possibilities. Start your home decor career by working with friends and family. The better you do, the more people will recommend you to others. You may be surprised by how much work you get in a short period of time.