Whether exotic or classical, bejewelled clothing is most certainly going to be a fashion trend for 2009. Who designed it... Zac Posen embraced the exotic with Egyptian-themed jewel details, while Alberta Ferretti mixed lavish jewels with feminine fringing. It was Alexander McQueen, however, that produced the most breathtaking variations on this trend, from his bejewelled shoes to a neck-to-toe jewel encrusted catsuit. How to wear it... This is the one Spring/Summer 2009 trend ...

As a designer, I'm always on the lookout for fashion trends for women of all ages. In putting together my own collections, I collect a lot of images to inspire me and identify trends to inform my design process. In my opinion, runway shows are the greatest source for identifying emerging fashion trends before they hit the streets. In 2009 a big trend in clothing will be value, or as Miuccia Prada describes her Spring Summer 2009 collection: "Going ...

1. What are the hottest colors this year ? Fuschia, yellow, white and green are important in spring 2009. Throughout the year, jewel tones will be hot and towards the end of the year, rich purples and blues will start coming into play. 2. How can a woman with a larger bust/smaller bust wear these colors best? For larger busts, it’s very flattering to use a splash of color—put a fuschia tank top under a black jacket and wear with ...

Wait! What’s that siren we hear? Oh…we know… it’s the Make Up Police, and they might be headed your way! Indeed, if you haven’t changed what’s in your cosmetic bag since, well, it’s just too long to remember, and then you are in danger of looking waaaay older than you should! In fact, while most women believe that looking young means holding on to the make up style that defined them at a time when they looked their best, ...