http://fashion-era.com/footer/rss.xml Pauline Thomas Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:05:25 GMT Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:55:17 GMT Fashion-era news 60 http://fashion-era.com/footer/what_is_rss.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:20:11 GMT Get your RSS reader. Find out more about how RSS works. http://fashion-era.com/Weddings/1928-old-wedding-photos.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:07:38 GMT Play costume detective. This 1928 wedding photo is the basis for assumptions on how to date unknown wedding photos of the 1920s era. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/summer-gladiator-sandals-boots.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:07:38 GMT This summer the fastest way to get the latest look is to wear Gladiator sandals. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/spring-bag-handbag-clutch-accessory.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:07:38 GMT The swiftest way to update your fashion wardrobe is to splash out on the latest 'it' handbag. In spring 2008 it's not just metallics, crocodile, lizard, snake skin or other animal style materials that are available. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/2008_spring_looks_key_summer_fashion.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:07:38 GMT Top 20 Fashion trends for spring and summer 2008. http://fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/egypt_king_tut_colouring_pictures.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:07:38 GMT Here are some free Egyptian themed costume history colouring-in pictures for your personal use. http://fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/index.htm Pauline Thomas Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:00:28 GMT The costume history includes basic pattern guidelines and draping of costume instructions, to make costumes from the Land of the Pharaohs. http://fashion-era.com/fashion_plates_old/georgian_fancy_dress_costume.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:00:28 GMT In real life when dressing up, we prefer to be the princess, the duchess, the cavalier or pop star, rather than the chambermaid or blacksmith. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/teen_young_dorothy_perkins_fall_2007.htm Pauline Thomas Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:00:28 GMT Bold 1960s Pucci style prints feature against sombre blacks with volume silhouettes. See more.... http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/2008_accessory_celebrity_brands.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:00:28 GMT Famous celebrities make their mark as fashion early adopters. Whatever Miss Celebrity has, then girls and women want to incorporate into their own fashion persona. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/teen_party_clothes_topshop_fall_2007.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:00:28 GMT Take a look at the great styles in these photographs which will delight younger girls. The Topshop girl is youthful in outlook, not just in age. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/accessories_bags_fall_winter_2007.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:00:28 GMT Whilst over the shoulder oversized hobos as shown in the header are still a good look, think about buying a proper frame handbag or clutch bag. http://fashion-era.com/jewellery/jewellery_swarovski_crystal_accessories.htm Pauline Thomas Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:32:58 GMT When you see a garment with the CRYSTALLIZED™ label you know that the embellishment is with top quality, precision cut, Swarovski crystal http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/jewellery_fall_winter_fine_fashion.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:11:17 GMT Colour in gems is the big story for 2007 and 2008. Think vibrant, vivid, luminous hues that shimmer with brilliance. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/jewellery_bespoke_luxury.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:42:17 GMT In the field of accessories, jewellery is the next big 'it' item. Today, jewellery marketed at the super rich has to offer more than something that is available to the mass consumer market. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/jewellery_cuffs_bracelets.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:42:17 GMT Jewellery wardrobing is the new Accessory buzz phrase. Designers consider almost any material is worth experimenting with.... http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/techellery_wear_technology_accessory.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:42:17 GMT There is now a demand for novel and innovative techellery - technology enabled smart accessories. Techellery is jewellery combined with technology. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/2008_fall_wardrobe_winter_fashion_2007.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:42:17 GMT Firstly - Get some boots. Secondly - Get a coat. Wardrobe Tip - Invest in a high fashion garment with an up to date collar line. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/2008_autumn_colour_winter_fashion_2007.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:55:17 GMT This winter the strawberry ice of summer has gained strength to become the red colour called chilli pepper. Purple, also a summer hue, is now a key colour in the Autumn Winter 2007/8 fashion colour palette. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2008/2008_autumn_looks_key_winter_fashion_2007.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:11:17 GMT In brief the foundation of autumn winter 2007/8 key trends are based on glamour, shine, embellishment and bold bright colours. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fashion_uber_luxury_trends.htm Pauline Thomas Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:33:32 GMT Greater prosperity heralds a new era of understated chic and über luxury. In a choice saturated market, where the exotic is now ordinary, and affordable to a wider audience, those choices are being perceived as having become too commonly available. http://www.fashion-era.com/perfumes/exclusive_perfumes_tom_ford_chanel.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:33:32 GMT Eager to cash in on our love of perfumes, the latest fragrances being launched for 2007 are for the so called niche markets. http://fashion-era.com/perfumes/body_shop_invent_scent_perfumes.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:14:32 GMT Blend your own fragrance with 'Invent a Scent' from Body Shop. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_spring_bags_summer_fashion.htm Pauline Thomas Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:02:04 GMT The major handbag trend for spring 2007 is that of the extremely large bag. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_spring_luxury_handbags.htm Pauline Thomas Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:52:04 GMT What's driving the luxury handbag market? It is the avid consumer, with a penchant for must-have 'it' bags and a desire to own what a celebrity owns. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_spring_colours_summer_fashion.htm Pauline Thomas Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:00:04 GMT The strongest colours in the spring fashion palette are strawberry ice, apricot gold, silver and blue. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_spring_shoes_summer_fashion.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:16:36 GMT Never underestimate the power of the correct footwear for an outfit. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_spring_looks_summer_fashion.htm Pauline Thomas Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:01:36 GMT Firstly consider getting a capacity oversized handbag that is in fact more of a shopper or overnight bag. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_spring_wardrobe_dresses_fashion.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:01:36 GMT The fashion trends for Spring 2007 are all about 'dresses'. http://fashion-era.com/mens_costume_history/cut_of_coat_book_review.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:33:09 GMT 'The Cut of His Coat' takes a fresh look at male dress and suggests that Victorian and Edwardian men were just as preoccupied with fashion as women of that era. http://fashion-era.com/Christmas/christmas_customs_tree_history.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:09:01 GMT In Victorian times the Christmas tree was a focus for the exchange of small gifts. The tree was hung with small toys, cakes and ribboned bags of sweets. http://fashion-era.com/Christmas/christmas_advent_nativity.htm Pauline Thomas Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:31:01 GMT Did you miss your advent calendar this year? Perhaps you would like to see our animated version. http://fashion-era.com/Christmas/christmas_food_mince_pies_recipe.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:31:01 GMT The recipe produces mince pies that taste far superior to regular short crust pastry. http://fashion-era.com/Christmas/christmas_food_cake_recipe.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:11:54 GMT If you are making the cake for Christmas, November is a good time to start the process. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_russian_fashion_week_spring_2007.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:07:53 GMT Russia has steadily been moving forward to produce competitive fashion that interests the western world. http://fashion-era.com/Weddings/1984_old_wedding_photos.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:57:09 GMT The bride's 1984 wedding dress had a sweetheart bodice and a semi sheer neckline filler with lace decoration, culminating in a small lace stand neckline. http://fashion-era.com/Weddings/1999_old_wedding_photos.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 23 Oct 2006 11:36:38 GMT The 1990s not only saw a change in wedding pattern styles, but also a fashion trend for adding more and more colour to the bride's wedding dress. http://fashion-era.com/Weddings/1958_old_wedding_photos.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:06:48 GMT The bride and bridesmaids all wear figured damask fabric dresses. The photos are especially interesting from a fashion history point of view. http://fashion-era.com/Weddings/1960_old_wedding_photos_royal.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:57:09 GMT The silk wedding dress was designed by fashion designer Norman Hartnell who had also designed special gowns for her sister The Queen http://fashion-era.com/1970s/1974_1970s_fashion_coats.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 08 Oct 2006 11:07:53 GMT This set of pages looks at costume history pictures of 1970s women's coat designs. http://fashion-era.com/1970s/1974_1970s_fashion_coats.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 08 Oct 2006 11:07:53 GMT This set of pages looks at costume history pictures of 1970s women's coat designs. http://www.fashion-era.com/Galleries_2005/fashion_drawing_ishleen_27.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:33:03 GMT This is a selection of Ishleen Sawhney's fashion design sketches, fashion drawings. http://fashion-era.com/Weddings/1904_old_wedding_photos.htm Pauline Thomas Sun, 01 Oct 2006 22:01:55 GMT White wedding gowns had been popular since Queen Victoria got married in white in 1840. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_petites_women_2006_7.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:48:10 GMT Newly set up companies like Petite Affair are challenging the existing petite offerings from retailers. http://fashion-era.com/Weddings/1963_old_wedding_photos.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:57:55 GMT This family wedding photo of a bride and groom at their white wedding. http://fashion-era.com/Weddings/1930_old_wedding_photos.htm Pauline Thomas Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:15:04 GMT Old photos can be useful when tracing family members and narrowing down search dates. http://www.fashion-era.com/Fashion_Fabrics/fabrics_jacquard_brocade_damask.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:00:04 GMT Brocades and Damasks are richly patterned fabrics. They are the most glamorous of clothing fabrics since they needs no further embellishment. http://fashion-era.com/Download/Sales_Trends07a.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:13:25 GMT This ebook, Fashion Trends for Autumn 2006 and Winter 2007 covers the major looks, colours, accessories, fabrics and wardrobe tips. You also get a pdf version of the ebook which enables you to print all 148 pages easily. http://fashion-era.com/image_planning/petite_fashion_problems.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:13:25 GMT Often the most neglected petite is wide and short, but still with a small frame that means narrow shoulders, small wrist bones and a small foot size. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_petites_women_2006_7.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:00:03 GMT Petite means proportionately scaled down clothing ranges for smaller women who are 5’3 and under. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_must_haves_2006_7.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 01 Sep 2006 23:16:56 GMT What the feted 'A' celebrity 'has' becomes a 'must have' or 'want it.' http://www.fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_grey_clothes_2006.htm Pauline Thomas Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:22:07 GMT Grey fashion clothes are all set to be one of mainstays of the working girl's wardrobe this autumn.  http://www.fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_office_party_dress_2006.htm Pauline Thomas Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:22:07 GMT I make suggestions for shopping for party dresses. This page alerts you to the importance of considerations for choosing appropriate wear for an office party. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_long_party_dress_2006.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:22:07 GMT With careful planning ahead, you can be the belle of the ball. Begin by deciding on your hairstyle for the event. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_ladies_party_dress_2006.htm Pauline Thomas Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:30:16 GMT A mixed range of dresses suitable for a variety of age groups. These party dresses are romantic, feminine, striking, yet tasteful. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_slimming_magic_dress.htm Pauline Thomas Sun, 20 Aug 2006 00:00:15 GMT This is no ordinary dress. This magic slimming dress is designed to have an Elastane Lycra support in the design of the lining and the seaming of the dress. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_new_trends_purple_clothes_fall_2006.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:37:45 GMT Deep shades of purple, designer clothes. Purple accessories and purple jewellery http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_new_trends_red_dress_autumn_2006.htm Pauline Thomas Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:22:05 GMT The classic red dress. A red dress, like red shoes, has something very special about it. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fashion_trends_gold_accessory_autumn_2006.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:47:05 GMT See how gold has been featured in every autumn 2006 collection. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_new_trends_gold_colours_autumn_2006.htm Pauline Thomas Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:47:05 GMT This fall winter expect to shimmer and glimmer in golden yellow colours. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_fur_2006.htm Pauline Thomas Mon, 07 Aug 2006 08:52:05 GMT The emergence of a new sense of shape and structure in designer collections has made fur not only a key element this season, it has provided a vital direction for the image of fur itself. http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_fabrics_2006_7.htm Pauline Thomas Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:52:05 GMT Light lacy textures. Plaid and checks http://fashion-era.com/royalty/80_facts_queen_elizabeth_2.htm Pauline Thomas Sun, 30 Jul 2006 08:52:05 GMT 80 interesting facts about Queen Elizabeth II http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_mood_boards_colours_2006_7.htm Pauline Thomas Sun, 30 Jul 2006 08:51:13 GMT See our display of Red Rust, Purple and Earthen Gold Mood Boards http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_looks_2006_7.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:20:11 GMT Top 10 looks for autumn winter 2006/7 http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_colours_2006_7.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:20:11 GMT Warm earth colours for autumn 2006 and winter 2007 http://fashion-era.com/trends_2007a/2007_fall_fashion_trends_fabrics_2006_7.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:20:11 GMT Trends in fabrics for autumn 2006 and winter 2007 http://fashion-era.com/royalty/queens_clothes_2.htm Pauline Thomas Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:20:11 GMT Queen Elizabeth II's Exhibition