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The Media’s Role in Fashion

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The media plays a huge part of everyday life. The media is society’s lifeline to the world. Without the media, no one would be kept informed about the happenings taking place all over the globe. The media is also an important part of the world of fashion. Without the media, designers would not get their fashions noticed. Important fashion shows are always covered by the media. Newspapers, television stations and magazines are all essential parts of fashion.

The media swarms red carpet events. When the rich and famous come out to attend the latest opening or awards ceremony, the media is present. Lights flashing, cameras rolling and interviews are just part of the red carpet scene. The next day, you can pick up any popular magazine and see photos of the celebrities. The media makes it a point to focus on the best and the worst dressed of every event. It seems as if some celebrities thrive on the attention that comes from wearing outrageous clothing. That makes sense because media attention, good or bad, puts a celebrity in the spotlight.

The media helps the world of fashion by letting the world know what is coming, what is outdated and what popular stars are wearing. The media fulfills the need that society has to know everything there is to know about famous people. The media also helps boost the sales of thousands of designer labels. If the media ceased to exist, the world of fashion would suffer from the lack of exposure. That is what the media is all about, exposing things to the world.

Being in fashion is important to most people, especially celebrities. The media helps celebrities and average people stay on top of the latest fashions and the latest fashion news. The next time you open your favorite magazine, take the time to appreciate the effort the media puts forth to give you the information that you desire.

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Celebrities: Leaders in Fashion Trends

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When looking back over the past decades, you will see many fashion trends. Most of these were started by celebrities. Celebrities are a huge influence on fashion. Average people see their favorite celebrities wearing certain clothes or styling their hair a particular way and they want to look like them. It has been that way for years. People will change their clothes, their makeup and their hair to look like a celebrity.

Looking back, one popular celebrity trend was the “bad boy” look. This has always been a popular look since James Dean rolled on to the movie scene. Young men wanted to look like this dashing character. Fast forward to the popular television series about Beverly Hills. Luke Perry had that same look and again, the youth of that generation followed his lead.

Another example of a celebrity creating a fashion trend is the look of Madonna. Madonna has always started fashion trends. From wearing her unmentionables on the outside of her clothes to the tousled hair of the early years, people have been dressing like Madonna for years. Even today, although Madonna is a mature woman who seems to have toned down her flamboyancy, you can still find people that have her younger look.

Haircuts have also been mimicked. Jennifer Aniston created a hairstyle rage with her character on a series about friends living in New York City. You may have even had a “Rachel” style several years ago. Farah Fawcett also had a popular hairstyle during her youth. When the Beatles were making history, millions of young fans were copying their look. The youth of the world enjoy the rich and the famous. They enjoy copying their style. This is not likely to change anytime soon. Celebrities have been influencing fashion trends for years and they will always influence the trends. The influence of a celebrity might diminish as they step away from the limelight, but there will always be someone ready to take their place.

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Celebrities and the World of Fashion

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When it comes to the world of fashion, celebrities have a huge impact. Celebrities change their styles every day. They wear only the latest fashions, many of them right off the runway. Celebrities also get plenty of free clothes because designers want their fashions on famous people. If a celebrity gives a designer negative feedback, you can be sure that particular designer will suffer financially.

If you want to be a fashion icon, you can model your wardrobe after those of the rich and famous. You do not have to spend a fortune on clothes to look like you did. You just have to watch what the celebrities wear and follow their lead. It is important to remember that you do not want to follow the odd looks unless you are ready for some criticism! After all, celebrities are constantly scrutinized for their choice of clothing.

It is a bit amazing how society will follow the famous people and model their lives after them. Celebrity gossip is a prime way to earn a profit. People enjoy gossip and they love knowing how the rich and famous live their lives. Society loves to see celebrities dressed in gorgeous clothes. However, they also love to see them in wild outfits that land them on the worst dressed lists. Celebrities are leaders in the fashion industry.

While it is fine to imitate your favorite celebrity’s style, you should always try to make the style your own. Add your own personal touches to your outfits so that you create a look that represents you, not the celebrity. Your favorite celebrity will be wearing something different in just a few days. Unless you are rich, you cannot possibly keep up with the changing styles of celebrities. You may not have much faith in your sense of style, but if you are admiring the looks of celebrities, you already have good fashion sense.

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Reinvent Your Look

We all know people who get stuck in fashion ruts, the neighbor who has had the same haircut for a quarter of a century, the woman at the store who wears the same bulky holiday sweater in August, or the grandmother who still wears her maternity clothes. It is easy to become stuck in a fashion rut, even one that is not so long lasting, reinventing your look every now and again is a simple way to get out of the rut and feel better about yourself. Here are a few ways you can change your look without changing your whole closet.

Doing something different with your hair is an easy way to make a drastic change to your look. You hair style is a significant piece of your appearance and changing it in a simple way can really change things up. Try something new with your hair, if you are ready for a big change try a different style cut, trade long hair for an edgy short haircut or for short hair, try extensions. If you are just looking for a little change, try some highlights. To spice things up, try a color that you’ve never had in your hair before, if you’ve been doing blonde all these years, darken things up or add an interesting red.

Another simple thing you can do to make a style change is to try new makeup colors. We spend so much time figuring out the perfect colors for our face that we tend to stick with them for many years after we’ve found the right match. Don’t try to switch up basics like your foundation but you can try out some different eyeshadows and lipsticks than you’re used to. Try to stick with colors that will still work well with your complexion but make a change every now and then to keep you out of the fashion rut.

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Looks You Love For Less

While we might share celebrity’s style interests we probably don’t share their pocket book. However don’t be discouraged, there are a few options for getting our favorite looks for less. The trick is to get creative.

One option is to start buying second hand. Buying used clothing and accessories might not sound as appealing as buying new but the price savings certainly makes up for the difference. It always takes longer at consignment stores to find what you want but if you are willing to put in a little time, you can make up for it in big savings. There are many options for buying second hand. Every community has local thrift stores, consignment shops, and then there is the option of visiting yard sales. Put in a little more time and effort into your shopping and you might just find the perfect addition to your wardrobe.

Another option for saving big on hot fashions is to shop online. Online you can find a wider variety of what you are looking for and price check easier. There are also websites that allow a bidding situation which might work to your advantage. Also keep your eye out for websites where you can buy used clothing and accessory items because those will be at a lower price and more often than not will look the same as their new counterparts but will be a lot less expensive.

Another resource you can use utilize when shopping around for celebrity styles for less are fashion organizations. Successful fashion magazines, websites, and media outlets often keep track of what new styles celebrities are wearing and where you can buy similar looking products for a fraction of the price. People put in a lot of time and energy into researching these products and you can be the beneficiary of their knowledge with minimal effort on your part.

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The Impact of Celebrities on Fashion

There is no denying that celebrities have a huge impact on the fashion world and an even greater impact on what the general public wears and what they do not. While celebrities are influential especially with their style, the rest of us still decide what looks of theirs that we want to duplicate and what looks we want to scrap all together. Here are a few examples of how the public sees through some of more off-the-wall celebrity outfits and proves that just because a celebrity jumps off a cliff does not mean we will follow.

A perfect example of celebrity style that never caught on is Lady Gaga’s meat dress. While most of Lady Gaga’s wild styles aren’t available in your local department store, most of them are inspirations for other toned down versions and some of them do catch on. However her meat dress was not one of them.  Love her or hate her, she has become a top figure on style lists everywhere but no one has attempted to even loosely imitate her meat dress escapades yet.

A classic example is Bjork’s famous swan dress. While it certainly made headlines, no one was duped into a serious copy cat. Duplicates have been seen for costumes and parodies but never as serious wear. Nor has anyone drawn inspiration from the concept by wearing another dress shaped like an animal. Some of us may give great importance to what celebrities wear on the red carpet but we always think twice about wearing the style home.

Celebrities may influence what we think of fashion but they certainly do not dictate our style. We are conscientious consumers who critically think about each new fashion and when we are presented with a style dud, we recognize it immediately for what it is.

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Top Three Celebrity Styles

Celebrities everywhere are on the style watches for major magazines and entertainment outlets but certain celebrities make the cut more than others and keep appearing on the fashion radar again and again. They become trusted fashion icons that we rely on to be the first ones to pick up the new trends before the rest of us get wind of them. Here are some celebrities to keep your eye on no matter what your personal style is like.

Jessica Simpson not only has great style but also has developed a wide range of fashion products that make it easier to duplicate her style. A full clothing line, shoes, and hair extensions help Jessica’s style fans get easy access to all her favorite things. Jessica’s style definitely is a bold one that makes a statement. A typical outfit of hers might be high heeled knee boots paired with leggings and a spunky, off the shoulder top, if this sounds like an outfit for you, keep your eye on Jessica Simpson’s style.

Lady Gaga is of course a natural style icon that keeps delighting our style senses. While we may not choose to don a dress made of meat to go to the grocery store, her wild styles give us all inspiration to take home to our own closets.  Lady Gaga never stops coming up with extremely unusual ways to utilize fabrics and styles and is definitely a fashion icon to keep your eyes on.

Sarah Jessica Parker is a classic style icon that is consistently gaining the approval of all the fashion critics. She continually dazzles us all with gorgeous, high style. A typical outfit for an awards ceremony for Sarah would probably include designer heels, and a designer dress that is the envy of every woman’s wardrobe. If you like a high class style, Sarah Jessica Parker is an icon to keep on your radar screen.

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Male Fashion Icons

There are a ton of female celebrities everywhere we look who we can always trust to have the latest fashion trends. From Lady Gaga’s extreme, wild outfits to Katie Holmes’ classic closet, female celebrities are always on the move showing women what’s the new trend and what’s old news. But who shows men the new fashion trends in a public way? While they may be fewer in number, there are certain male celebrities we can continually rely on to show men what is up and coming in the world of fashion.

One sexy celebrity who is always out and about flaunting his distinct style is Justin Timberlake. His style has certainly changed from his boy band days, these days Justin is never in the spotlight without rocking some new trend. Justin’s classy yet casual style combines a sophisticated element with a comfortable ease that has left men everywhere trying to duplicate it. Justin certainly was an important element in the comeback of the skinny tie making it a sort of signature piece in his wardrobe. Even while out golfing, Justin keeps it stylish by pulling off plaid, golfer clothes with a vintage class while adding a young, spunky element.

Another hot new celebrity that has been on everyone’s style watch lately is Rob Pattinson. This Twilight star has not just been catching the eye of vampire fans everywhere but has also been making stylish statements whenever he steps out into the public eye. Rob’s style is very eclectic, mixing dark elements with a dash of elegance. Rob’s style is as unique as he is; stepping out on the red carpet in a maroon suit is definitely something only Rob would do. Rob also likes to dress down and keeps it casual wearing lots of plaid and v-neck t-shirts. Men everywhere are watching these style icons, waiting for the latest fashion trends.

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Television Clothing Ads as Problem Solvers for Teenagers

Life can sometimes be difficult for teenagers and fashion choices are often considered important at this stage in life. Being assertive and communicating skillfully with others can be a challenge for some teenagers. Therefore, some teenagers do everything possible to fit in. Fashion retailers know this and often target their ads to teenagers and to the people who care about them.

The Dilemma of Parents and Teenage Fashion Costs

One Walmart commercial shows a concerned mother who is sending her teenage daughter off to the first day at a new school. You see the concern on her face and hear it in her voice. She tells you that she can’t go to school with her daughter and let all the kids know how wonderful her daughter is. You get the sense that she is feeling powerless and worried. In the next sentence, however, she tells you how she has solved the problem at a low cost.

Appealing to the Emotions of Concerned Parents

At Walmart, this mother found beautiful clothes and brands names that are sure to help her daughter to be accepted by her peers. This television ad is solving a problem. If you are a concerned parent of a teenager or are related to a teenager, you might think of Walmart the next time you are out shopping for a gift.

Solving the Problems of Teenagers

If you are a teenager watching this commercial, the message is that shopping at Walmart will save you from the ridicule of other students in school. This is especially important if you are starting off at a new school. In the commercial, you see the image of the young girl stepping timidly into the school and looking around for a place to sit in the cafeteria. She conjures up the courage to ask a few girls if she can sit down. They love her blouse and say so. This represents the beginning of new friendships.

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Feel-Good Television Clothing Ads

Television commercials play a big role in the public’s choice of clothing. Sometimes you don’t even realize what exactly is being advertised. You are just drawn in by the music, the theme, the vibrant colors, the celebrities and the fun. Before you know it, you are compelled to peak into the particular department store while in the mall or walking around downtown, even if you’re not planning to shop.

The Boyfriend Trousers Ad

Many of the more successful clothing stores have elaborate and eye catching commercials. Some television commercials are just simple and fun. One example is the Boyfriend Trousers ad from The Gap, where Claire Danes has a playful dance-off with Patrick Wilson. Each shows off his or her dance moves and in a short time, you find yourself smiling and amused. The commercial ends with Patrick holding Claire in his arms while she wears the pants he was wearing only seconds before.

Buy Clothing and Feel Loved

The message to women in this commercial is that if you wear these pants, you will have lots of fun and love in your life. Never mind that you will actually be wearing men’s pants; the point is that your man will find you amusing and love you regardless.

Wear Stripes to Create Peace

Another message used in a Gap commercial was that of world peace and harmony. You saw the trend of striped clothing promoted by various actors, musicians and comedians. They were seen individually sporting striped clothing while singing and dancing to the same song with lyrics about people all over the world joining hands and spreading love. It’s a feel-good theme and by the time you are done watching it, you might feel compelled to run out and buy the striped clothing. After all, everyone wants love and world peace, right?

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