A look at 2011 Womens Fashion

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- Gear up (Phrasal Verb) equip or prepare oneself: - Navy (Noun) (often the navy) the branch of the armed services of a state which conducts military operations at sea. - Nautical (Adjective) of or concerning navigation, sailors, or the sea; maritime - Braid (Verb) (often as adjective braided) edge or trim (a garment) with threads of silk, cotton, or other material woven. - Obnoxious (Adjective) extremely unpleasant - Commit (Verb) pledge or set aside (resources) for future use - Tuck (Verb) put or keep (something) in a specified place so as to be hidden, secure, comfortable, or tidy - Couture (Noun) the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements. - Tulle (Noun)

a soft , fine silk, cotton, or nylon material like net , used for making veils and dresses. - Sheer (Adjective) (of a fabric) very thin; diaphanous - Frill (Noun) a strip of gathered or pleated material sewn on to a garment or larger piece of material as a decorative edging or ornament. - Ruffle (Noun) an ornamental gathered or goffered frill of lace or other cloth on a garment, especially around the wrist or neck. - Tone down (Phrasal Verb)

make something less harsh in sound or color, make something less extreme or intense
- Sergeant (Noun) a rank of non-commissioned officer in the army or air force, above corporal and below staff sergeant. - Captivate (Verb) attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm

Fashion dotes on totes

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- Tote (Verb) carry , wield, or convey (something heavy or substantial) - Quintessential (Adjective)

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class - Wheelie (Noun) a trick or maneuver whereby a bicycle or motorcycle is ridden for a short distance with the front wheel raised off the ground. - Over-whelm (Verb) give too much of something to; inundate

the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in restricted light against a brighter background. - Thong (Noun) a light sandal or flip-flop. - Sophisticated (Adjective) having , revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture: - Peasant (Noun) a poor smallholder or agricultural labourer of low social status (chiefly in historical use or with reference to subsistence farming in poorer countries). - Rhinestone (Noun) an imitation diamond, used in cheap jewellery and to decorate clothes. - Stitching (Noun) a row of stitches sewn on to cloth: - Refinement (Noun) sophisticated and superior good taste: - Errand (Noun) a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, especially on someone else's behalf

REVOLUTION OF FEATHER
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- Tremendously (Adverb) very great in amount, scale , or intensity - Eager (Verb) strongly wanting to do or have something

Flats take a big step forward

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- Elevated (Adjective) (of a level or amount) higher or greater than normal: - Languid (Adjective) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort - Silhouette (Noun)

Colors for spring daffodil, grass and sky blue

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- Pummel (Verb)

[with object] strike repeatedly with the fists.

- Uplift (Verb)

- Coronation (Noun) the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort. - Terrifically (Adverb) of great size, amount, or intensity: informal extremely good; excellent: - Craftsmanship (Noun) skill in a particular craft; the quality of design and work shown in something made by hand; artistry: - Innately (Adverb) inborn; natural - Splendid (Adjective) magnificent; very impressive: - Cufflinks(Noun) a device for fastening together the sides of a shirt cuff, typically a pair of linked studs or a single plate connected to a short swivelling rod, passed through a hole in each side of the cuff.

[with object] (usually as adjective uplifted) lift (something) up ; raise

- Light-hearted (Adjective) amusing and entertaining - Vibe (Noun) (usually vibes) a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others - Doable (Adjective) within one's powers ; feasible

Prince William expected to wear uniform at royal wedding

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Plan to Save your dress? Take care of it now

- Berserk (Adjective) out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied: - Nuptials (Noun) relating to marriage or weddings; - Scant (Adjective) [attributive] barely amounting to a specified number or quantity - Sartorial (Adjective) relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress:

Glosarry:
- Precisely (Adverb) In exact terms ; without vagueness; exactly (used to emphasize the complete accuracy or truth of a statement) - Pristine (Adjective) in its original condition; unspoilt; in its original condition; unspoilt: - Acquaintance (Noun)

knowledge or experience of something; - Preservationist (Noun) a supporter or advocate of the preservation of something, especially of historic buildings and artifacts. - Reassure (Verb) say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of (someone): to make sure. - Unbleached (Adjective) (especially of paper or cloth) not made whiter or lighter by a chemical process: unbleached cotton - Debris (Noun) scattered pieces of rubbish or remains.; loose natural material consisting especially of broken pieces of rock. - Mar (Verb) impair the quality or appearance of; spoil: - Mildew (Noun) a thin whitish coating consisting of minute fungal hyphae, growing on plants or damp organic material such as paper. - Blemish (Noun) a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something:

(of a feeling or its expression) deeply and strongly felt; sincere: - Expertise (Noun) expert skill or knowledge in a particular field: - Intricate (Adjective) very complicated or detailed: - Frieze (Noun) heavy, coarse woolen cloth with a nap, usually on one side only. - Escorted (Verb) a man who accompanies a woman to a particular social event.; a person, typically a woman, who may be hired to accompany someone socially: - Gemstone (Noun) a precious or semi-precious stone , especially one cut, polished, and used in a piece of jewellery. - Cinched (Verb) secure (a garment) with a belt. - Profound (Adjective) the deepest part of something, especially the ocean - Clad (Adjective) Clothed - Drag Queen a man who ostentatiously dresses up in women's clothes

For the Love of Kebaya

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- Heartfelt (Adjective)

Back to flapper days, with a TWIST

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- Flapper (noun) (in the 1920s ) a fashionable young woman intent on enjoying herself and flouting conventional standards of behaviour.- Embrace (Verb) [with object] hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection: - Waistline (Noun) the measurement around a person's body at the waist - Tassels (Noun) a tuft of loosely hanging threads or cords knotted at one end and attached for decoration to soft furnishings, clothing, or other items - Retrospective (Noun) an exhibition or compilation showing the development of an artist's work over a period of time - Aforementioned (Adjective) denoting a thing or person previously mentioned: - Nurture (Verb) care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing; help or encourage the development of; cherish (a hope, belief, or ambition); - Fostered (Verb) encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable): - Sacred (Adjective) regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion, group, or individual: - Legacy (Noun) something handed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor

The Glory of Batik

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- Lease (Noun) a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services , etc. to another for a specified time , usually in return for a periodic payment. - Resurrected (Verb) [with object] revive or revitalize (something that is inactive, disused, or forgotten) - Attire (Noun) clothes, especially fine or formal ones - Bouquet (Noun) an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony. - Embroidery (Noun) cloth decorated with embroidered designs. - Sequin (Noun) a small shiny disc sewn on to clothing for decoration. - Drapery (Noun) cloth, curtains, or clothing hanging in loose folds. - Accentuate (Verb) [with object] make more noticeable or prominent. - Swarm (Verb)

[no object, with adverbial] move somewhere in large numbers. - Exquisite (Adjective) extremely beautiful and delicate

- Wunderkind (Noun) a person who achieves great success when relatively young. - Yearn (Verb) have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from: - Donning (Verb) put on (an item of clothing): - Soar(ed) (Verb) fly or rise high in the air; increase rapidly above the usual level; - Tulle (noun) a soft , fine silk, cotton, or nylon material like net , used for making veils and dresses. - Taffeta (noun) a fine lustrous silk or similar synthetic fabric with a crisp texture. - Embellishment (noun) a decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive; a detail, especially one that is untrue, added to a statement or story to make it more interesting. - Demeanor (Noun) outward behaviour or bearing: - Ornate (Adjective) elaborately or highly decorated; using unusual words and complex constructions; - Whimsical (Adjective) playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

The Power of Anna Wintour

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- Anti-Semitic (Adjective) Anti to the peoples who speak Semitic languages, especially Hebrew and Arabic. - Lavish (Adjective) sumptuously rich , elaborate, or luxurious - Nudge (Verb) [with object] touch or push (something) gently or gradually - Recession (Noun) a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced , generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

TEX SAVERIO: Fashion Wunderkind Goes Gaga

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Williamson invites mainstream America to his party

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Surprising and stunning Indonesian Jewelry Designers

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- Boundary (Noun) (often boundaries) a limit of something abstract, especially a subject or sphere of activity. - Atelier (Noun) a workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer. - Trajectory (Noun) the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces. - Brew (Noun) [no object] (of an unwelcome event or situation) begin to develop.

- Exuberant (Adjective) full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. - Wallflower (Noun) a shy or excluded person at a dance or party, especially a girl without a partner. - Exaggerated (Adjective) enlarged or altered beyond normal proportions - Pedigree (Noun) the history or provenance of a person or thing , especially as conferring distinction - Haphazard (Adjective) lacking any obvious principle of organization. - Eclectic (Adjective) deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. - Bohemian (Noun) a socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts. - Eccentricity (Noun) a measure of the extent of deviation from circularity.

Glossary Sources: http://oxforddictionaries.com