When talking about fashion and style, let’s keep handbags and clutches in mind. Bags are a must as clothing when we look for apparel bags are a must. But it’s very difficult to choose which bag and when? We need a different kind of bags for daily use. Like different for office, different for parties, different for picnics, different for daily use for dinners and parties’ clutches are preferred. Handbags are of more importance for ladies as they must carry bags in their hands. If we talk about gents there are very few types which are seen with them.

Let’s talk about some trendy bags and some top designer brands.

Top Designers for Bags

• Channel, the most famous and high-end brand for bags and clutches loved by everyone. We have most of the celebrities carrying channel bags. It’s a go for every event
• Gucci, many celebrities say Gucci is love and so do Gucci bags are, it’s a high-end brand with a lot of variety of bags and clutches.
• Fendi, the luxurious one favorite of many. Their customise bags are top of the line 
• Hermes, they have extra ordinary variety of bags. Their customised bags are limited to a few audiences, the exclusive one. Not available to everyone 
• Michael Kors, from high end formals to affordable casuals, they cover everything 
• Louis Vuitton, they have huge variety of chick bags and clutches 
• Givenchy, people say they have most relevant bags of with practical designs 
• Bottega Veneta, one of the most famous brand for bags with unique variety of bags
• YSL, everyone knows how famous YSL for everything which include bags as well, they have very trendy and amazing collection 
• Dior, Christian Dior is also a high-end brand loved by everyone for bags and clutches.
• Burberry, famous for their check print bags, also a high-end brand

Handbag’s Types

There is a huge variety of handbags used for different occasions, let’s discuss the types:

• Tote bags. these are the huge bags with a huge capacity which can carry everything, suitable for working ladies and moms so that they can carry all the stuff in it.
• Hobo, these are the soft bags that come in medium sizes, they are timeless bags that can be used casually on a daily basis.
• Backpack, these are the bags carried on the shoulder, books and laptops can be carried within them. There are many brands that make chick backpacks like Michael Kors 
• Satchel bags, these are purely laptop bags. Not only females but these are famous among males as well.
• Sling bags, these are the most common type used by most females for daily use, they came in different shapes and sizes.
• Clutches, these are small bags mostly in solid form like made up of steel used on special occasions.
• Wristlet purses, these can be easily wrapped around our wrists, they are like a pouch.
• Fanny packs, these are used by both ladies and gents, they are wrapped around the waist and belts.
• Shoulder bags, the most functional type of bags, can carry huge stuff. There are different varieties of crossbodies.
• Crossbody bags, these are like shoulder bags, but they come with a strap. They come in different sizes and shapes.
• Wallets, used by ladies and gents, there are two types of wallets long and short, used for keeping cash and cards. Gents keep them in their pockets and ladies keep them in their big bags.

Colors And Patterns of Bags

Most bags are seen in solid and dark colors, most common are black, brown, grey, green, maroon, beige, skin, white, charcoal, tan, metallic, and gold. Solid color bags are considered more practical, and they are preferred more. We can also see different patterns and embroidery on bags like Burberry is famous for its check prints. Beautiful stones are also used in bags, different patterns made with rhinestones are very trendy these days. Rhinestones are mostly used in the clutches. They give a very beautiful and classy look to the clutches.

In this modern world when we talk about hot and trendy fashion for girls we can’t forget about nails. When there are clothing trends there are nail trends also. Nail designs and style can represent the personality of the person. There are many classy yet cute designers which are being followed. There are some casual looks for daily use. There are also fancy and formal looks for parties and events. Let’s discuss some latest trends for nails.

Starting With the Colours

If we talk about the trendy colours of nail paints, we must differentiate them, accordingly, like in winters dark and deep colours are followed while in summers light and warm colours are worn. Famous colours that we see in winters are tones of white, dark tones of red and maroon, shades of blue, metallic colours, khaki colours, shades of purple, and teal shades. And if we talk about summers we will see shades of yellows, warm tones of bronze, light tones of peach, warm sand colours, light shades of greens, spearmint, mulberry colour, light shades of pink as well as natural shades, pastel colours, shades of grey, and shades of orange.

Some colours are all-season like black and nudes they are preferred more often. 

Shimmer and Glitter Nails

Shimmer and glitter nails can also catch one’s attention and are loved by many. These are preferred in parties though. Let’s talk about some shimmery trends:

• Silver glitter on nails especially on tips is the hot trend followed 
• Sequin with glitters is everyone’s favourite 
• Cuticles in different types of coloured glitter 
• Stars and shapes made of glitters 
• French tips with sparkling colours 
• French curves with glitters
• Waves pattern with glitters 
• Simple yet classy glitter dots 
• Diagonals with half matte and half glitter 
• Foil covered with glitter 
• Galaxy and illusion with glitter 
• Simple and elegant graphic tips of glitter 
• Confetti mixed with glitter 
• Pearls used with glitter 
• Small fancy stones used with glitter
• Pop art done with glitter 
• Chevron done with glitters 
• Black French tips with cuticles of glitter

While French Tips (A Forever Trend)

We all are fans of white French tips. White French tips are always in trend and most commonly used. One can use it for daily wear as well as for events. It gives a very classy look to your nails. A Light base colour is used like light tones of pink or a nude tone with a white French tip.

Shapes of Nails 

For perfect colour and style, the shape of the nail should be perfect as well. There are some shapes which are hot in trend. 

• Most famous and classy is the square shape 
• Another option we have is square oval also called as squoval
• The simple oval shape
• The natural rounded shape
• The famous almond shape, mostly followed by celebrities these days
• The tricky one is mountain peak shape
• Stiletto the dangerous one
• The ballerina, the models shape
• The edge shaped
• Hot and classy lipstick shape 
• The flare one
• Arrow shape the new famous

Manicure and pedicure - The Basic Need 

We all follow the trends but it’s really important to take care of nails so for that there are a few types of manicure and pedicure, and one should get them once in a month for perfect nails. Let’s talk about them 

• The basic mani-pedi which is everyone’s need 
• French mani-pedi is the fancy one with French tips 
• Reverse French mani pedi favourite of many
• Paraffin mani pedi best suitable for nails 
• Acrylic mani pedi, it gets you covered when any of the nails get broken it’s the covering on the nail which looks like a real one 
• American mani pedi the soothing one 
• Gel mani pedi, no one can remove or destroy your nail paint 
• Hot stone mani pedi, the new trend 
• Mirror mani pedi, good for the skin 
• Shellac mani pedi, the bold and classy one
• Hot stone mani pedi, the relaxing one
• Vinylux mani pedi, the fancy yet essential one

Only looking good isn’t important but nail health is also very important so one should get a mani-pedi once a month.

Gone are the days when young students would restrict themselves to specific professions while pursuing their higher education. With time, students and their parents have realized that success is more dependent on passion and aptitude rather than blindly following the trends or specific fields.

Fashion design has become quite famous and in demand over the last few decades. Most countries that are fashion-oriented have long-established fashion schools that welcome aspiring designers to help them nurture their creativity and talent that help them become some of the top fashion designers in the world.

• Here are some of the top Fashion Schools in the world:
• Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
• London College of Fashion, London
• Istituto Marangoni International, Milan
• ESMOD International, Paris
• Bunka Fashion College, Japan

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York

Founded in 1944, the college is based in one of the biggest fashion cities in the world – New York. It is majorly focused on arts & design along with the technology associated with fashion. This state-of-the-art college has so far produced close to 9,000 students who have made their mark in several areas around the world.

The college offers a total of 17 major courses covering the domain of art & design. It has produced some of the most famous designers such as Calvin Klein and Michael Kors are ruling the fashion world for years now.

Their campus is comprised of 9 buildings that offer facilities such as TV & radio studios, designing workshops, and numerous galleries for exhibition.

London College of Fashion, London

Founded in 1974 and maintained & administered by the famous University of the Arts, London is considered as one of the best fashion institutes in the UK and Europe as well. It has produced famous designers such as Jimmy Choo, loana Ciolacu, and Peggy Gou who have made their mark in the fashion world.

The college although existed before its foundation in 1974, however, it was being run under two different names and later also became a part of the London Institute that brought together a total of seven different art, design, fashion, and media schools under a single umbrella.

I the early 2000s, the college also entered the category of leather-working and shoemaking. Three years ago, in cooperation with Microsoft, they also launched a customized course that incorporated technology related to fashion such as AI to come up with innovations that could best suit the consumers’ needs and wants.

Istituto Marangoni International, Milan

Founded in 1935, the institute was initially based in the fashion capital of Italy – Milan but has over the period managed to spread its branches in other parts of the world in cities such as Paris, London, Shanghai, Miami, and Florence.

In the beginning, they were only covering fields of pattern and dressmaking, however, decades later, they stepped into the domains of fashion designing as well. The institute had produced more than 2000 students from more than 70 countries a decade ago and the numbers kept on growing with time.

ESMOD International, Paris

The institute also known as École supérieure des arts et techniques de la mode was founded in the 19th century (1841) and has its presence in various cities in France such as Paris, Lyon, Roubaix and has its branches in other parts of the world such as Seoul (South Korea), Moscow (Russia), Dubai (UAE), and Tokyo (Japan).

The institute is nationally and internationally accredited and has produced famous designers such as Reem Acra and Olivier Rousteing.

Bunka Fashion College, Japan

Founded more than a century ago in 1919 as a school initially for dressmaking on a small scale that focused majorly on the European style designs that were worn only by the local elites. Although, the initial focus was only on how to make clothes, however, with time it transitioned its focus towards the modernized fashion of Japan that later transitioned further towards a sustainable industry in the fashion world. The institute has produced some of the most famous fashion designers in Japan and currently has more than 70 branches all over the country.

In today’s age of electronic media and web boom, fashion is no longer restricted to one country or region. Instead, a fashion or a trend takes only a few clicks to be spread across the world. However, there are still a few countries or regions that are considered more fashionable than the rest.

These countries or regions are more likely to introduce any new trends or fashions which are later adopted by the rest. This does not necessarily depend on their population but rather more on their general attitude and contributions to the fashion world. Moreover, many newer cities have also joined the club and are contributing towards bringing newer trends and fashions.

Here are some of the most fashionable cities in the world:

• New York City
• London
• Paris
• Milan
• Los Angeles

New York City – USA

New York is the most populous and one of the first few developed cities in the United States. Moreover, it is also known as the fashion capital of the country. The city has a huge emphasis on introducing newer fashion styles and trends. Moreover, the city also hosts New York Fashion Week which is considered the top fashion shows in the world. Journalists like Anna Wintour who is known as one of the most prominent and influential personalities of the modern fashion world further enhance the stronghold of NYC in the fashion world. The city has cultivated some of the most famous boutiques and fashion designers.

London – United Kingdom

London is not only the official capital and the largest city of both England and the United Kingdom but also the official capital of the region. Famous designers like Jimmy Choo and Galliano along with others are London’s huge contribution to the fashion world.

The city welcomes fresh and creative ideas and artists and empowers them to create and launch newer styles and trends. Moreover, London hosts the third most famous fashion show in the world that brings together the famous as well as the newer talents under one roof to present their art.

Paris – France

Paris is one of the oldest cities in the world and is also the official capital city of France. The city has always been famous for its perfumes and fashion. It is believed that it is not possible for someone to live in Paris and not be fashionable. The culture is extremely enriched with fashion and is often way ahead of the rest of the world in this domain. For most fashion designers, Paris is the utmost source of inspiration for their work. The city has been famous for its highly elegant and trendy boutiques that further enhance its fashionable image in front of the world. Paris Fashion Week hosted by this city twice a year is considered the second most popular fashion show in the world.

Milan – Italy

This second-most populous city of Italy is famous for two things – its delicious food and luxurious fashion trends. The city has given famous fashion designers such as Versace and Dolce & Gabbana who have ruled the fashion world for ages now. Most of the world’s famous fashion houses have all ensured their presence in this fashionable city with their outlets. Moreover, the city also hosts its fashion week twice a year which is a treat for all fashion enthusiasts from around the world.

Los Angeles – USA

Although, Los Angeles (commonly known as LA) is majorly famous for being home to the world’s biggest film industry – Hollywood, it is also famous for being one of the most fashionable cities in the world.

Being the world leader in the entertainment industry also helps LA to stay ahead of the rest of the world in fashion. Most of the famous celebrities reside in this city which further adds up to its fashion glory. Moreover, a lot of aspiring designers make this city as home in pursuit of becoming a part of Hollywood.

However, the list doesn’t stop here and many other famous cities such as Shanghai, Melbourne, Seoul, and others are also making their way up the ladder. Who knows they might overthrow some of the cities enlisted above and reign the fashion world.

Online E-commerce medium has been one of the top two flourishing industries during the covid-19 pandemic. With profits rising to approximately 450%, the medium has created numerous avenues of income for people across the globe.

E-commerce works on the reverse auction model which means a single buyer but numerous sellers. As much as it is one of the attractions for the buyers, it is extremely critical for the sellers while setting their pricing strategy.

Keeping in view the reverse auction model and the availability of a huge variety for the buyers, the sellers are obligated to keep their prices as competitive as possible while ensuring maximum value for the consumers. Here is a list of some of the cheapest stores for online shopping from all over the world:

Ali Express

This Chinese e-commerce giant is owned by the famous Ali Baba Group and has been alive for more than a decade now. The platform offers close to 10 million different products ranging from a silver spoon to a mobile phone to ready-to-wear products from more than 10,000 sellers. In most cases, a specific product would be offered by several sellers with different prices and quality. The prices could range from $1 to thousands of USD.

The Hut

The Hut is a British online clothing and homeware brand owned by the e-commerce giant – The Hut Group. It offers a single platform where a wide variety of brands such as Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Giorgio Armani, and others are available at reasonable prices. Moreover, it offers exciting sales that further add up the value for the online buyers.

Sheinside

Sheinside also known as Shein is a Chinese online store specializing in a wide range of products for women such as clothes, shoes, and accessories. The platform offers a wide variety of products in each category at cheap prices. So, if you’re planning to go out for a night out and looking for a dress as low as $10, Shein could be your stop n shop regardless of which part of the world you’re living in as it offers international shipping too.

599 Fashion

This LA-based online store is quite different from any other conventional store as it offers everything for $5.99 or less. The platform brings together a wide range of products for all age groups and in different colors from different manufacturers.

Everything 5 Pounds

This UK-based online store is quite like our previous entry where each item is priced at 5 pounds. The platform offers a wide variety of clothes, shoes, and accessories for all genders and age groups.

Strawberry Net

This Hong Kong-based brand has been in the market for over two decades and has been devoted to cheap yet good beauty products for both genders along with a wide range of perfumes at a discounted price. Calling themselves as The Fresh Beauty Company, they claim to offer fresh and authentic products.

Sports Direct

Sports Direct owned by the currently known as the Fraser Group PLC is a British brand that has been in the business for decades now. It has its presence both online and offline. As the name suggests “Sports”, the store offers sportswear and equipment from some of the top brands like Adidas, Nike, and Puma. Though these brands are quite expensive for most people, however, Sports Direct makes them affordable through its exciting deals each day.

Apart from the above-mentioned platforms, there are other giants such as Amazon and eBay that have been in the business for decades offering a wide variety of products like Ali Express. However, their prices are not always cheap and could often get out of one’s range.

Lastly, after seeing the e-commerce industry booming so rapidly, most offline brands and retailers have now shifted to online mediums as well since it is convenient for the potential buyers and easy for the sellers to reach to an unlimited audience spread across the globe.

Fillers are the new trend followed these days by women mostly. Fillers are fake beauty injectors into the skin. Fillers are soft substances in the form of different acids injected into the skin to fill the lines or the wrinkles, they are for some period of time, they aren’t long-lasting. But there is a specific type that’s permanent.

Implants are the medical procedures in which fake materials are implemented in the required body part. Most silicon is used in implants. A lot of competition is seen between women, so they keep doing stuff like fillers and implants to remove the impurities. Like for wrinkles fillers are used to tighten the skin for looking young again. Implants are permanent. Why we are talking about these fillers and implants is because ladies can get what they want to achieve, look of their own choice, according to the trends. People see their favorite celebrities and want to look like them we can take the example of big lips which are hot in town, so many ladies want big lips like their ideal celebrity.

Social media has played an important role in changing and shaping the mind of individuals to get surgeries and implants in order to beautify themselves and to fit within the unreal beauty and fashion standards that have been set by many supermodels and celebrities for instance Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian. There are many types of fillers and implants. 

Types of Fillers

There are three types of fillers:

Temporary Fillers - These are acid bases fillers injected with the help of a syringe. They last from 6 months to 1 year.

Bio Stimulatory Fillers - These are semi-permanent fillers mostly used on face like jaws, cheeks, and temples. They last from 18 to 24 months. They help to stimulate collagen production. 

Permanent Fillers - Implanted fillers are long-lasting fillers. They are made of artefill, or artecoll fat.

Areas Targeted by Fillers

• Nasolabial Folds
• Temporal Hollows
• Chin Wrinkles
• Lip Augmentation
• Deep Glabellar Lines
• Cheek Augmentation
• Nose Augmentation
• Marionette Lines
• Orbital Rim
• Vertical lip lines

Types of Implants

Facial Implants - It includes an area of the face in which silicon is inserted into the target area of the face.

Breast Implants - It is done by females only; it enlarges the size of their breasts by inserting the silicon.

Cheek Implants - For higher cheekbones.

Butt implants - Silicon inserted into the butt to make it look bigger than usual.

Lip Implants - For bigger lips, Botox is also used for this but that’s temporary, implants are permanent.

All these fillers and implants are setting fake beauty standards for everyone. Also, it costs thousands of dollars, these fake trends are so expensive only the high class and elite class can afford these. People get impressed by looking at fake lips or big buts, but these are not the real ones so how can one get impressed by these. It is having a very negative impact on the general public; they don’t admire natural beauty anymore. One of the biggest problems is people are not satisfied with their natural looks, they want those fake looks and it’s more common in the young girls, they easily get impressed by celebrities. It is affecting the mental health of many. Because expectations are very high due to unrealistic beauty standards, all the big brands and designers are focusing on models and with fake beauty. Women try to change themselves to fit within this fake image of society and when they don’t, it leads to stress and anxiety for them. And if we talk about men, they also expect women to be perfect for them, but no one accepts the reality, this is taking everyone far away from the real world. Even dermatologists suggest that people should go for the fillers and implants because this is big money. We should avoid all these fake beauty trends and focus on what we have naturally.