Men's Fashion: Skinny Jeans Stir Up a Ruckus

It seems not too long ago that large swaths of the fashion community were complaining about the sight of popular men's jeans. They were simply too baggy. Tired of seeing men, especially students and younger guys into the specific clothing of certain subcultures, walking around with increasingly lower pants that exposed boxer shorts and seemed to impede the ability to walk, many people made no secret of their loathing for the clothes items. But jeans are an essential component of the American fashion landscape, and it seems that while denim may go through many manifestations in tune with the times, the basic love of jeans isn't going away any time soon. That staying power is evident in an apparent 180-degree flip recently taken by the men's fashion industry: no longer much interested in the baggy models that have been so popular over the past decade or so, designers and buyers alike seem firmly enamored of the "skinny jeans" trend.
Traditionally limited to the realm of women's fashion, skinny jeans have a tapered leg with a close-fitting ankle, a major departure from the boot-cut and flare designs that are slowly being phased out. While these new skinny jeans arguably present a cleaner look, some models are also presenting their own problems in terms of wearability. Whereas baggy jeans were prone to slipping down and getting too much fabric in the way of walking, skinny jeans can prevent a full range of motion, making some guys say goodbye to their carefree, fence-hopping ways. As the fashion industry buzzes with interest in the new jeans, denim outlets are racing to develop pants that deliver the right look without being too constricting, a balance which often presents a challenge for clothes makers. One popular response has been the creation of jeans in more versatile, stretchable fabric blends.
Observing the change from baggy to tight is certainly amusing, and critics of both styles abound, though of course there are many devotees as well. Our interest? Aside from sharing the pain of having to "break in" our jeans with the other half of the population, we're thrilled about the opportunities that skinny jeans open up for men's accessories. Let's face it --with baggy jeans that trail excessive fabric from the waist down, there's little option left for elaborate jewelry to do its thing. But skinny jeans help create a great canvas for a variety of men's costume jewellery designs, from leather and silver bracelets to complex yet masculine pendants and well beyond. Affording a nice waistline, skinny jeans are also great friends with costume jewellery belt buckles, letting guys get in on a bit of the glam with designs that have just the right amount of sparkle or polish.
As we gear up for fall --one of denim's favorite seasons--, we're sure to see new better-fitting skinny jeans making merry with men's jewelry items that project personality without being tired or boring.

Before the After Party, Celebs Party on the Red Carpet

The Golden Globes aired Monday, January 12th. Before the event began celebs, paparazzi, and fans lined the red carpet with barriers that separate the glamorous from the unglamorous and the observers from the entertainers.

As artist from the hottest shows on TV filed in line to make their stops to be photographed and interviewed visions of elaborate costume jewellery and gowns graced the body of your favorite actresses. But let’s not forget the men. Don’t think for one second Hollywood men don’t concentrate on their appearance as much as the women do. They too, want to be the one wearing the hottest suit and the hottest costume jewellery. It doesn’t matter what lengths they have to go to wear the hottest jewellery, although usually not that far because they are celebrities.

This jewellery is often borrowed because of the expensive price tag. Rarely is it owned by the celebs, and a lot of the time the ornate pieces are simply and most sensibly costume jewellery. Whether it is a huge diamond rock on someone like Nicole Kidman’s finger or chandelier earrings worn by the years biggest leading lady you better believe it has a very fair chance of being costume jewellery, especially since a craze of wearing swarovsky crystals has hit Hollywood. This is why the most important question asked by interviewers on the red carpet is, “Who are you wearing?”

This question bolsters names like Balenciaga, Giorgio Armani, and the list goes on. But like always what is more important than the frocks, are the jewels. With jewellery, the most simplistic garment can be taken to another level of sophistication, glamour or edge. It lets you achieve whatever look you desire. From the red carpet to the after party of the Golden Globes, we examine Kate Beckinsale’s look and what makes her shine the brightest in a sea of stars.

Kate Beckinsale is shown wearing a simple strapless gown that contours her killer body. She wears white the most neutral of colors, but with the addition of her silver bracelets and chandelier earring her olive skin and dark hair pops off of the screen. Along side Kate Beckinsale are Heidi Klum and Eva Longoria.

Make the sensible decision and invest in costume jewellery. Find chandelier earrings and silver bracelets like those worn by Kate Beckinsale. Below are topaz, clear, and crystal chandieler earrings and also one of my favorite costume jewellery pieces that I have found on the internet- a rhodium bracelet with clear and opaque swarovsky crystals.