Fashion Watch - 5 Essential Tops For Fall 2008 to Winter 2009

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 Fall 2008 / 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 [http://www.buy-t-shirts.net/wintertshirts.html] 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 through Winter 2009.

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Essential Facts About Types of Women's Handbags

Handbags are part of women's life. Just imagine how it would be to carry all those useful things with you (papers, make-up, accessories, keys, phone, etc.) without having a handbag! It would definitely have to be invented. Yet, with so many different styles and fashion trends, women's handbags have diversified a lot in recent times. Nowadays there are plenty of models, shapes and colors to suit each and every woman. Below is a list with the most popular types of handbags among women of all ages.

1. Tote Bags

These large bags with medium stripes are very comfortable and spacious, suitable for all daily activities. They are used by college girls to carry their books to school.

Also highly praised by women who go to work on a daily basis and have plenty of things to carry and it is an indispensable accessory for all active women who are always on the run from one place to another. Every woman has one for sure!

2. Satchel Handbags

Stylish bags with one or two small or medium stripes which are usually worn on the shoulder. They come in different colors and fabrics.

They are also highly regarded by women working in offices (who have to carry documents with them on a daily basis) or women who want an elegant, yet spacious bag where they can put all their belongings.

3. Clutches

These are strapless women's handbags of small size, suitable for more formal events, cocktail parties or any other type of night event. Their reduced size makes them discreet, yet very stylish.

Usually they can only accommodate a lipstick, cellphone and some other minor accessories.

4. Messenger Bags

Preferred by teenagers and college girls, this type of handbag is very practical for those active persons who need lots of space for all their personal belongings. They come in leather as well as fabric.

They can also be successfully used for carrying your laptop as they are colorful and have a great look. They have only one strap and are usually worn across the body.

It is impossible for a woman to live without her handbag! In fact they love to have as many as possible so that they can always match their bag with their outfit.

If you have no idea what present to make to your mother/wife/lover/sister, then start searching for a bag that she would love having. This may be the best Christmas present for them this year!

Check out our junior fashion handbags site and discover all the vital facts about teen fashion handbags.