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I have lots of skinny jeans (dark blue, black, gray, white, yellow, light blue, and dark gray) and also one pair of regular jeans (light blue), I don’t think that will be appropriate though. I have a knee length pencil skirt similar to this: http://assets.kaboose.com/media/00/00/01/0e/26f050679c88613f18476c7a952f5b488034735d/476×357/calvin-klein-pencil-skirt_476×357.jpg

I have nude panty hose, is that appropriate?

As far as tops go, I have a long sleeved plain black dress shirt (cotton, collared) similar to this: http://www.velvetgarden.net/images/photos/20071018-49.jpg, white, black, and green regular polyester collared shirts, I have a short sleeved black collared shirt with teal trim it’s a stiff material & it’s very slimming, I have regular tank tops to wear underneath.

Shoes- I have leopard print flats, two pairs of black HIGH heels, plain black Vans.

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Women’s high heel shoes, especially the very sexy d’Orsays are a necessity for a woman who dares to be the style icon! Women who love to show off their sexy legs will find the trendy d’Orsay pump shoes collection at SummitFashions just irresistible. A pair of sexy d’Orsay shoes in black complements almost any outfit, ranging from a vintage pencil skirt to your favourite pair of jeans and elevates the look of a sexy vamp. Don the 4 1/2 Inch Sexy High Heel D’orsay Pump Shoe with wide ankle strap, stylish side zip, and a black patent make or the 5 Inch Sexy Evening Womens High Heel Shoe with funky studs on the straps and heels and get the perfect supermodel look .

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The d’Orsay heel shoes are absolutely the best way to get a ravishingly fashionable look, which is trendy yet elegant. With everyone admiring your sleek and revealing look, you’re certainly going to be envied by the ones who don’t own a sexy d’Orsay!

Animal prints are back! Get ready to go wild and primal with your basic animal instincts, because they are about to make a huge roar and rock the fashion world. Safari animal skins such as zebras, snakes, giraffes, leopards and wildcats will dominate the 2010 fashion statement.

Animal prints are a fashion staple form the eighties that comes back every now and then. It creates a statement for the true blue fashionista that they are hot, adventurous, fearless and wants some fun in their lives. You can wear animal print patterns as top blouses, wide belts, pencil skirts, shoe pumps and scarves. Break away from the safe and boring, and make an impact and turn heads with big, bold zebra stripes, or mini, tiny cheetah spots on your basic little black dress.

The popular approach in pulling it off this type of design is to use a monochromatic approach that is both classy and elegant. The basic rule of thumb is to wear at least one animal print apparel to match your wardrobe – leopard print clutch bag to match your white and red ensemble, a zebra striped belt to accessorize your little black mini dress, or red hot shoe pumps with snake prints on them. Trying to wear too many of these all at the same time will only end up looking messy and confused. Also, they can look seductive, so try not to wear too revealing outfits with tiger-stripes in them, unless you are going for the S & M bondage look to tame your boy toy.

Jackets and coats with large, eye-catching animal prints also add sophistication and a bit of retro to the whole look, especially with their soft, velvet texture. It also adds an extra oomph to simple outfits. If you are more of the subtle type, you can have a basic bag, with a little of this print lining it, or a basic skirt or dress, with the same design on the linings or as details. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can also experiment with other colors besides the usual black and white, such as red, green, violet or pink. What you need to remember is to flaunt and accentuate your assets and what you already have – flaunt your curves with an animal print belt, show off your calves in shoes that bear this print, or let your hair down with an animal-design headband. The staple clothing brand Hollister and buying used Hollister in shopping bazaars, also employs this print from our friend animals in their designs.

One way to follow 2009’s autumn and winter fashions is to grasp some of the key “looks” and themes making their way through the seasons. For instance, two of the main eras that have appeared in many season collections include the 1940s and the 1980s – with ’40s styles offering practical fabrics like wools and tweeds, and ’80s trends accentuating the shoulders and displaying loud colours and patterns.

What’s more, two key themes running through the seasons include: the merging of masculine with feminine styles – for instance, a pairing of masculine tailoring with ruffled and lacy pieces – and the glamour punk and grunge look – brining leather, studs, zips, buckles, and metallics into the limelight.

When it comes to key fashion trends, colours make up a major component of style. This year’s seasonal colours include black, grey in all shades, warm golds and rich browns. However, bright, colourful hues – such as red, pink, purple, blues of all tones and different greens – will help break up the winter hues. Animal prints – from zebra stripes to leopard spots – are also emerging within the 80s trends, as are monochrome combination prints. Key textures include leather, velvet, silk, wools, tweeds, shearling and sheepskins, not to mention sequinned and sparkly fabrics.

Once you’re familiar with this autumn and winter’s themes, colours and textures, you’ll want to keep an eye out for a set of key season pieces, some of which include classic camel coats, professional white shirts, skirt suits, chic pencil skirts, one-shoulder dress, and boots of every kind. Leggings are also making a huge comeback, paired with dresses and chunky sweaters.

Finally, who could forget the little black dress? A classic element for any season, but an absolute must this autumn and winter. Whether you choose to go with a full-layered skirt or a more fitted look, make the little black dress one of your first buys this season. Structured dresses are another major element of 2009’s hottest trends.

Keeping these simple yet defining fashion guidelines in mind, you’re set to approach 2009’s autumn and winter fashion trends with an eye for what’s in and be the focal point of your friends’ fashion questions.

With the way fashion changes in an instant, it becomes really difficult to distinguish which is fad and which is true fashion. You most probably end up buying tons of stuff that you never get to wear the next year or worse, the next week, and thus, were not worth the money that you paid for them. Here are some tips to help you all along.

Know the Trend, Know Yourself

It is actually very easy to know what the next trend is going to be. You get a hint of this when you watch popular television shows and observe famous actors and actresses. Celebrities are usually the ones who promotes a new trend and if you don’t really like gossiping about their lives, then think that this is one way of finding out what the next fashion is going to be.

Finding what’s popular now is actually very easy. You will see images in magazines, designs copied in stores and the most telling part is when somebody you know is wearing them. The important question to ask yourself is, “Can I wear them?” and “Will I have the opportunity to wear it?”

Don’t just buy something because it is the new trend without being sure yourself that you can wear it. Don’t just stash it in the far corners of your closet thinking that you could probably put it to good use someday. There is really no point in buying something that you are not sure you could wear.

Keep Up with Fashion, Ignore the Fad

It is very tempting to buy the latest skinny jeans or indulge in a pair of espadrilles but you should stock up on the basics and classic pieces first. Classic pieces like the little black dress, black slacks, white button down shirt, jeans and a black pencil skirt are fashion pieces that never go out of style.

For example, leopard prints are the latest trend and you want to try the look out. Instead of buying every article of clothing that has a leopard print in it, why not buy a few accessory pieces or two just to satisfy your curiosity and give you that updated, new fashion look? You can buy headbands with leopard prints or pumps with leopard prints and pair those up with classic pieces like a pair of jeans and a white button down shirt.

Don’t get caught up in fashion to the point that you don’t get to decide yourself if you look good or not. Know yourself, know your body and decide to wear what you like and what looks great. Sometimes, fashion is just all about common sense.