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Little by little, more accessories are available for the new iPhone and this pack with 10 silicone cases that is offered by More Thing is one option that stands out from the crowd.

The idea is not amazing but it is very good: 10 cases in different colors made of silicone and anti-slip with skin textured surface. Openings for headset, dock connector and LCD screen are included. Also, they have the Apple logo on the back, in case your friends dare to doubt the brand of your new phone.

Many people prefer the silicone cases to leather (or skin) cases. It feels really nice to the touch and it is not more expensive than the phone. Simple and effective.

You will have the possibility to change the color of the case for your new favorite gadget to match your clothes, the nail enamel or the state of mind. It will cost you around US$ 69.90 (47 Euros) for the whole pack. Considering the usual prices of those accessories, these prices are not bad at all. If you only want a specific color, then you can also get an individual case for US$ 12.90 (8.60 Euros).

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In this proposal, Alexander McQueen has a clear ethnic style. Designers mixed prints and square patterns, adding a chic touch to the look.

On the other hand, Dior has a classic style in its suits. Dark tones are used, although it puts a little more color in the accessories.

Paul Smith dared to design a striped suit with sleeves that are shorter than most. And the same happens with the pants. Some special physical characteristics are required to wear it with pride.

Clearly, this proposal (by D&G Dolce & Gabbana) allows to see the trend for wearing checked clothes (checked pants). The jacket has a bomber-style and it is quite thick, very appropriate for cold weather.

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1. Forget the clothes in light colors and trimmed with ribbons. Nowadays, fashion dictates that you should be as sensual and seductive as before being pregnant.

2. Black color is a good option if you want to hide the belly during the first months.

3. If you are conservative, a gray polo sweater is perfect if you combine it with a blouse in some neutral or blue tone. This is perfect with black pants.

4. In springtime, it is worth to wear flowers. This print type will take some attention off of your belly.


5. For night events, choose a black strapless dress and shoes to make contrast. Put some make-up to accentuate the eyes, lipstick to make your lips shine and done, you are ready to go out.

6. Use accessories to complement your clothes, but don’t exaggerate.

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Are the superheroes in tights promoting a new male fashion trend? Or is it just that some men think they look great with pantyhose?

This summer,  “Batman: The Dark Knight” is a huge success. And maybe a new fashion trend in men’s hosiery, inspired by the superhero, could be imposed.

Retailer companies in Europe and United States point out that many men have been buying pantyhose (sheer, satin, glossy, opaque or support) in recent months, and the sales are increasing even more rapidly in the last days.

“We aren’t sure if it is the Batman effect or what, but sales to men have been going through the roof,” said Kieran Hughes, director of Precious Collections, a hosiery dealer, with headquarters in UK.

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Leather has always been in most of the wardrobes, and it has accompanied us during thousands of years. Nowadays, the leather can be worn in every season of the year, including winter and summer. Leather is widely used in clothes and accessories. Designers work with the latest technologies to make leather, which is very soft to the touch.

This way, the fashion dictates the leather clothing for today: knee length trench coats, long blazers, short jackets, high waist skirts, male pants, vests, sport jackets and studded jackets (very eighties).

With regards to the color, black continues to be the favorite, followed closely by other classic colors like brown and beige. In winter, the white leather could be worn, the same as the patchwork type designs with mixed colors and even other textures like patent leather, suede or wool.

A black leather coat is something you should always have in your closet. This coat can be worn for any occasion, by day or at night: the leather will always make you look well and with style. You also should have a handbag (or purse) made of black leather and a leather belt for a perfect combination. In that way, you will be almost done with your wardrobe!

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On Friday, the Olympics start in Beijing, China, and fashion world doesn’t want to stay out of this, especially when the event will be seen by a huge audience around the world. Italian fashion house Prada has launched a special limited edition collection, with the colors of the Olympic rings. It is a line of sport handbags, T-shirts, key rings and make-up bags to make a tribute to the sports and using images of the traditional and funny teddy bear. On the other hand, Ralph Lauren introduced the official new sport collection for the Olympics, which includes a polo line that will be worn by American athletes during the Beijing games. Soon, the collection will be available in the stores with basic and neutral colors, which are combined with black and red.

Designer Yohji Yamamoto has also created several special items in metallic tones (just like Olympic medals) as part of the Y-3 collection. These items are made of high-quality materials and avant-garde sense of style applied to clothes, footwear and accessories.

Gucci has a line that includes a digital clock, a panda in soft leather, sports shoes, a unique bicycle, two pieces of luggage and a luxurious game of Mah Jong (a table game).

On the other hand, Kipling, a Belgian multinational fashion brand, launched a collection that includes  four handbags, one wallet and a small purse. Sportic, which is the name of this special edition, uses the Kipling logo by combining the olympic colors on a white background.

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has launched Love, Earth(R) jewelry, which is its first line of completely traceable fine jewelry, only available in Wal-Mart stores, Sam’s Club locations and on Walmart.com and Samsclub.com. The new line, that changes the way how the affordably-priced fine jewelry is made and sold, is the result of the collaboration between Wal-Mart, Conservation International (CI) and Walmart’s supply chain partners. It will give customers the ability to trace the path of their Love, Earth jewelry from mine to store by using Internet.

Love, Earth is the Wal-Mart’s first step in order to achieve that all the gold, silver and diamonds  used in jewelry that is sold in Wal-Mart stores and Sam’s Club locations come from mines and makers that meet Wal-Mart’s sustainability standards and criteria. The standards and criteria include environmental rights, human rights and community issues. By 2010, Walmart hopes that at least 10 percent of its jewelry offerings can achieve these standards.

“Wal-Mart recognizes that our customers care about the quality of their jewelry and its potential impact on the world,” Pam Mortensen, vice-president and divisional merchandise manager of Wal-Mart. “With Love, Earth, customers are getting an affordable and beautiful piece of jewelry that also helps sustain resources and strengthen communities.”

Customers can visit http://www.loveearthinfo.com to see where their jewelry was mined and made, and to know the social and environmental programs of the suppliers. The website also offers information on the standards used to select to the suppliers and ensure the entire process is more sustainable.

Shopping directory: Jewelry

Some days ago in New York, the Spanish company “Jeanologia”, a world leader in laser treatment and development in garment finishing processes, introduced an innovative technique that, by means of the use of laser technology, allows to clone jeans. This technique is already used in 8% of the jeans that are worn by people in the world. It has been used by the Spanish firm since four years ago to make pants and other denim clothing, which are made in 43 countries around the world.

According to Enrique Silla, President of Jeanologia, the company is a research and development center that invents new technologies to work on and produce jeans, especially in an attempt to give them a vintage or old and worn look.

As we know, the jeans are very popular, good for every season and always in fashion. Each year, a lot of jeans are sold around the world (5000 million). This way, while in Spain the number of jeans per person per year is close to 1.5, in the USA the figure rises to 4. Enrique Silla said that currently many people prefer jeans that look old and used.

The Spanish company, with headquarters in Valencia, attempts to reproduce the old-fashioned features (eg, the chevrons). A laser-based light technology is used: a photograph of an old jean is taken and the effects are translated in Photoshop in order to translate them to the machine that sends energy to the garment and clones the old jean.

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Shopping directory: Jeans & Denim

In the last four weeks, the “black edition” of Italian Vogue was sold out in England and United States, and it happened so quickly that 40000 additional copies will be re-printed and distributed.

This magazine is considered as a small circulation magazine, but now its sales have risen dramatically and many people believe that it started a revolution in the fashion industry. Why? Because its pages are devoted to black models.

The magazine was conceived by the editor, Franca Sozzani, together with well-known photographer Steven Meisel. They highlighted the beauty of 18 different models of colour. Those models include  new faces, established faces and also legendary models. Some of the names include Iman, Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Jourdan Dunn and Liya Kebe.

Franca Sozzani commented in a newspaper that they are doing this “because nobody is using black girls. I see so many beautiful girls and they were complaining that they are not used enough”. On the other hand, before publishing it, the magazine team feared the reaction in the Italian society.

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“The company has such an incredible creative legacy”, Ms. Mendes has affirmed. “I’m honored to be associated with such an iconic, world-class brand like Calvin Klein Underwear.”, she adds.

The launch of Seductive Comfort, which is the latest offering from Calvin Klein Underwear, includes a new line of bras with the unique combination of the Calvin Klein aesthetic with a new level of fit, support, and superior comfort.

Mendes maintains a close and lasting relationship with the house of Calvin Klein and has been wardrobed by Calvin Klein Collection in several occasions. Also, she has collaborated with the award-winning creative director Francisco Costa for events like the CFDA Fashion Awards, The Whitney Art Party, Fashion Rocks and, last month, the 2008 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards, as well as other personal appearances and premieres.

“We’re very pleased to have a beautiful and talented actress like Eva Mendes working with us this season. Eva’s look and personality truly embody the essence of the Calvin Klein Underwear brand and we think that our creative team did an excellent job bringing that through in the creative”, commented Tom Murry, president & COO of Calvin Klein.

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