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While enjoying on a sea beach in spring, we all know that swimming and sunbathing are not the last things we crave for. Undoubtedly, buying and wearing a befitting beach wear only never gives your ‘beach fashion sense’ a finishing touch. There is more to it.

So the next time you plan a trip to a sea beach nearby, never forget to include a comfortable, colorful and cozy beach footwear in your ‘beach luggage.’ Because you also need to walk,stroll,run, and play over there, not only swim and bath as I said earlier.

If You Love To Walk Fashionably : Then you have got the answer in a pair of sidewalk surfers. They are an innovative blend of style, comfort and fashion. I mean, can’t a footwear be called as a stylishly innovative one if it is a blend of a sandal and a shoe?

A sidewalk surfer’s lower part resembles a sandal to give your feet maximum comfort and protection, while the upper part is inspired by a shoe to give you much stylish look. The comfort and the ease it gives you while walking on the beach can be felt only when you slip on this beach fashion footwear. The freshest and smartest!

If You Only Love To Be A Queen : There are many women whom even a vibrating place like a sea beach can’t keep away from using ornaments and precious stones. So if you belong to this breed of self-made queens, then there are beaded beach sandals made especially for you.

It depends completely upon you which one do you want to choose. They are laden with beads or pearls. Some come with shells and sequins. Even you can find few beach sandals made of costly stones too. So wear a pair of beaded beach sandal and turn the golden sand into a red carpet for you so you can walk elegantly on it like a real queen.

If You Love Playing But Hate Discomfort : Playing on the sea beach can be refreshing, of course. But an uncomfortable footwear can play the role of an ultimate villain. Thus if you love to move and twist your body with great ease and efficiency, it is better to wear a pair of slides to see you get going.

They are most easy-to-wear type of beach footwear and you can put on or off them with giving only least effort. Thus it is the most sought after beach footwear by beach sport buffs. So the next time if your beach ball jumps onto the water, you are not required to waste too much time putting off your beach footwear.

Just shake off your feet and the slides are out of your legs. Go and jump into the water and bring the ball back. You will look like a champion coming out of water after saving a life. You just saved a ball from dying. Mind It!

If You Have Got Active Legs : If you have got your adrenaline levels high, and always look for chances to run and play on the beach then there is no way you should not buy a pair of flip flops.

The designers make special flip flops using qualitative and non-heavy materials such as rubber to make your physical maneuvers on the beach a pleasing experience.

The rubber flip flops are breathable footwear which keep providing your all-the-time-active-legs enough oxygen to keep running. Most importantly, they come at cheaper rates to. So, you won’t find an extra hole in your wallet too.

If You Love To Stroll Only : So what if you hate running, playing and jogging on the beach? Still you have got the right to wear a pair of flip flops. Stroll down the beach in these leather flip flops.

The designers are using best leather available in the market to give your personality an elegance others can only think of. They will give you much support and beauty to your legs. A suitable beach footwear for a chubby woman. After all, they hardly run.

If You Act Like A Fish : If you see yourself not active on the sand only but love to run in knee-deep water too with someone’s hands in your hands, then what else could be better than a pair of thong sandals.

Like leather flip flops, they can’t fall prey to the salty water. Of course, they are made of some qualitative waterproof materials. Thong sandals made of rubber and glossy(waterproof) leather are most suitable beach footwear for a woman.

Dresses are easy to wear and feminine, but separates allow you to stretch your wardrobe much further. Your jeans, skirts and trousers can take on so many differently new looks with a change of the blouse, shirt or top you wear with it. Wear these under your coat, so when the coat goes off, you can show off your gorgeous new look.

So what are the top 5 tops that characterize these trends?

1. A floaty printed top.

After seeing Anna Sui’s Autumn 2008 / Winter 2009, a girl must have a brand new floaty top in prints. Native american inspired prints, psychedelic prints, or pretty prints from the Victorian era. Whichever is most in line with your personal style.

2. A black lace blouse

Blame it on Prada, but black lace is really big this season. At Prada’s Fall2008 / Winter 2009 ready to wear show, black lace covered virtually everything. Take that element from Prada’s show and add that to your new look. There is no need to go head to toe in black lace, but you can adapt the look with a black lace blouse. Wear that with a black silk skirt for evenings, or with your jeans for the day. Or a pencil skirt for work, under your jacket.

3. A ribbon blouse

Not small ribbons but one giant bow around the collar of a buttoned up blouse. If you can find a blouse with such a bow, get it. That is one of the look fashion editors rave about. It is perfect for Thanksgiving and for attending family functions. The look is sweet yet elegant. Alternatively, you can accessorize an existing buttoned up blouse with a scarf, tied into a giant ribbon bow.

4. A lurex top

Lurex brought glamour to Anna Sui’s ready to wear collection. The shimmery fabric was everywhere. From the tops to the dresses, to the coats. That is one sure way to glamorous your look. Great for the party season.

5. A long sleeve t-shirt

Make that several long sleeved tees. A warmer version of everyone’s favourite t-shirt, so comfy you can sleep in it. Get a good winter t-shirt made of soft wool or jersey which will keep you warm and comfy and which looks great on your body.

Get these 5 tops to go with your existing wardrobe and you have a brand new look for Fall 2008 thru Winter 2009.

Foreword: In 2009 you’ll see more bright and natural colors in fashionable beads jewelry…



Spring of 2009 is right around the corner and there’s no better time to plan for the upcoming bead jewelry trends than right now, before the 2009 spring and summer seasons really begin! Predicting future fashion and jewelry trends is always a little bit of a game, but I’ve been reading a lot of fashion magazines, listening to my customers that visit my bead jewelry display table and generally talking to people about what they are looking for. There are some definite trends for 2009 and here are some of the things I’m hearing:

Colorful and Natural

I have seen some emphasis on “nature” influences which sometimes shows itself in the materials such as wood or stone beads use in jewelry, but I’ve also seen a lot more “flower” and “leaf” shaped beads and pendants on the scene. Any sort of botanical or organic looking jewelry pieces or beads are still popular from what I’ve seen. I don’t make much, but I’ve actually had people asked me if I have anything that has “natural warmth”.

Big and Beautiful

It sounds like the days of dainty shiny pieces of metal jewelry are gone for the moment and the big and colorful gemstone jewelry and beads are still pretty hot right now. People are still asking for more “chunky” jewelry, sometimes with larger stones and crystals that catch the eye, sometimes with asymmetrical patterns or at least oddly cut beads and gemstones.

Cocktail Rings

If you’re shopping, wearing or making rings, consider “rings with bling!” Cocktail rings are generally over-the-top diamond or gemstone rings that are overly colorful, shiny and, yes, sometimes a bit gaudy. But that’s part of the fun! These go along with the bright and bold bead jewelry you might be wearing and could even match or compliment it with similar gemstones or beads. You can make cocktail rings with gemstone beads, crystal beads or just about any other shiny materials.

Charms and Pendants

Again, going with the bold and bright bead jewelry, what stands out more than a beautiful chain that meets with a large bold diamond or gemstone charm or pendant on the end?

Modern Metals

Yes, natural and chunky are in, but there is still room for metals in beaded jewelry, especially when it is sleek and modern looking or even mixed with natural materials like wood and stone beads. There are always people who like the more “modern” beads and jewelry as opposed to the more traditional bead jewelry designs. You can buy modern beads for jewelry making or you can go for a more unique look and actually make

beads jewelry out of hardware washers!



Silver and Gold

Silver has been popular for the last few years and that will probably continue, but you’ll also see more gold and even two-tone chains and metals being used in both beads and jewelry pieces. Some of those silver and gold Trollbeads are excellent examples of mixed metals being used as a charm or pendant in bead jewelry pieces.

Faux Foreign Influence

I’m still seeing a lot of Asian and Moroccan influences in fashion, home furnishings and even jewelry. The influences don’t have to be completely genuine or “realistic” but that sense of something coming from a foreign country and past time are still popular. Even the big chain stores are catching this vibe and a lot of their house wares and jewelry give off that “Pier One” vaguely Indian or Eastern Orient vibe. When you’re creating bead jewelry necklaces or bracelets you could think about using dark wooden beads (natural) and mixing it with large metal Oriental looking coins and rings with a hole through the center to bring in the foreign feel!

Colorful

You’ll want to think about bright and bold, but remember that natural element! Neons and wild synthetic colors are not popular, but bright natural colors definitely are in, both in clothing and jewelry fashion. Once again, I have to turn to the color experts at Pantone who have picked out the trendy colors for 2009. Don’t forget to look at the 28 page Adobe Acrobat guide there! It’s fun and inspirational! I’m thinking about printing a few of the pages out and hanging them around my beading area for inspiration when I’m creating my jewelry.

Last, if you have seen any other bead jewelry trends for 2009 that I missed, pls don’t hesitate to let me know…