The current high unemployment rates are making it difficult for many of the unemployed to get jobs in their normal profession. For those women who find themselves in the situation where they have accepted a new job in a professional field but are a bit tentative about what sort of wardrobe they need, let’s take a look at the best method for building a wardrobe for a professional woman.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to put a nice professional wardrobe together. If you have been unemployed for a lengthy period and have little money to invest in a new wardrobe there are many stores that feature gently used, like-new career clothes at incredible reasonable prices to get you started on your new job.

To start your wardrobe, the best approach is to buy clothes in neutral tones that can be worn interchangeably. The basics of any wardrobe are skirt and jacket ensembles. A good start is three ensembles of the best quality you can afford. Then add a knit outfit, either a skirt and jacket or pants and jacket that are the same neutral tones as your first three outfits. This instantly increases the versatility of all 4 outfits; since they are neutral tones you will be able to mix and match the tops, bottoms and textures. Now add two dresses, one solid and one a fun print. You can wear your jackets to give a new look to the dresses.

If you can wear slacks in the office, buy slacks of linen or tweed fabric that can be worn with your ensemble jackets to vary your look. The last items you need to complete your basic professional wardrobe are tops. Invest in shirts or light sweaters keeping in mind the color of your jackets, pants and skirts. Tops are a great place to choose color to brighten up your look.

The beauty of starting with a neutral tone, basic wardrobe is that it is very easy to add items later to fill out your closet.

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Gucci shoes are the most prestigious shoes you could put on your feet. They are designed to perfection and made with the finest of leathers and GG fabric. Gucci designs a wide array of styles in recognition of the fact that their customers have individual taste.

When shopping for Gucci shoes you can find them at Gucci’s website. Gucci shoes are also available online at discount websites such as Styledrops.com where you will find less than retail prices and guaranteed authenticity.

Online Gucci’s for women include the whole array of styles from flats to pumps, booties and boots to elegant, classical Gucci sneakers. Male Gucci fans will find all their favorite Gucci’s including leather booties, loafers and sneakers. No wonder everyone loves Gucci! Gucci has designed shoes for every taste that are appropriate for all occasions.

Ladies are going to love the new “Interlocking” nearly knee high winter dress boot made of black suede featuring 3.5” heels. With a convenient inside zipper these tall boots will be easy to don. These gorgeous boots will complement any suit, dress or skirt to make the outfit look remarkable.  For ladies that have to slog along wet sidewalks and cross water filled streets, the Gucci boot featuring a lug sole, GG fabric upper and rubber body will keep your feet warm and dry in any wet circumstance. You will be dry and fashionable at the same time with these boots.

Men will find plenty to be enthused about in Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2009/2010 Men’s Shoe Collection. Gucci has designed some fine choices for winter wear with rubber traction soles for walking safely in winter conditions such as the elegant black leather loafer with side Gucci insignias. High top sneakers are wonderful in this collection enabling men to dress casually but fashionably all year.

A pair of Gucci’s are going to make your feet very happy.

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2009 has been quite a year what with the global economy issues and all; at least one thing has stayed constant, fashion collections continue to come out with every season change. The latest collections are elegant, stylish and simply gorgeous to look at. Fall 2009 collections are diverse and reflect many themes; the most prevalent of which is the vintage look.

A few items have emerged from the Fall 2009 that have set themselves up as “must haves” no closet should be without.

•    Thigh high boots~ an absolute must have. Available in almost any color, thigh high boots are very feminine and complement all styles of outfits.

•    Platform pumps~ high on the list of must haves are great looking, feminine, high pumps. These come in a huge assortment of colors and styles so you won’t have any problems matching outfits.

•    Leather~ is going to be everywhere this fall and winter. Show your good taste and penchant for luxury by wearing shoes, accessories, handbags, pants and skirts made of suede and leather. Leather is definitely HOT!

•    Knit dresses~ sexy, retro and incredibly hot! Tremendously stylish particularly when paired with opaque tights and platform pumps. Carrying a leather handbag you’ll be the epitome of fall fashion 2009.

•    Trench coats~ available in a remarkable variety of styles, colors, lengths and materials. Trench coats highlight the wearer’s figure and look fantastic on all body styles; they are BIG this season.

Colors are mainly neutral tones that are easily livened up with red, purple and fuchsia. For those who prefer to keep their colors neutral, olive and orange based yellows are big this year. Plaid is the hottest print fabric; pair a plaid skirt and solid color sweater and you are instantly in style. The hottest fabrics are such traditional classics as satin, velvet, suede, leather and textured wool. Styles are definitely leaning towards a layered look with at least one exaggerated detail (an oversized collar, for instance). Patent leather is HUGE in everything from sneakers to thigh high boots.

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There are ways to beat the high cost of fashion brand name items. Gucci is a prestigious name that sends shivers down the spine of trendy fashion aficionados everywhere; the possibility of getting a bargain on Gucci handbags is enough to make one’s pulse race.

Gucci handbags are made of the finest materials whether it be leather or Gucci’s signature GG fabric. Gucci also incorporates such materials as velvet, crocodile and satin into their handbag designs to set the standards for handbag fashion year after year. Since Gucci enjoys a position of extreme prominence in the fashion world it is also one of the most copied design houses on our planet.

If you don’t mind buying an out of season handbag (for instance buying a summer bag in the dead of winter) there are some fantastic buys on Gucci handbags. On Gucci’s website you can find off season bags with marked down prices. However, most likely you will get the best deals looking at discount sale sites that feature high fashion merchandise with authenticity guarantees.

Online discount websites such as Styledrops.com specialize in selling authentic, guaranteed name brand merchandise at less than retail prices. They feature discount prices and when they have a sale, a buyer can easily save significant amounts. For example, the spring/summer “Guccioli” handbag featuring Gucci’s signature GG fabric is marked down from an already discounted price of $999 to a sale price of only $850.

How many times have you encountered street vendors offering you brand name merchandise at ridiculously low prices? Generally these vendors are scamming and their items are not authentic. Online vendors use the same tactics and sell copies with no authentication paperwork. Be aware that any real Gucci handbag comes with an authenticity card, a 100% guarantee and a Gucci dust bag.

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From the richest to the poorest, the recession has had an effect on everyone. Even the very rich have had to take a look at their finances and re-think some of their priorities. Many of the wealthiest people are cutting back on their spending on luxury items such as high fashion wear and as a result the high fashion community has generally encountered deflated sales figures.

So, what has the fashion industry chosen to do about declining sales? The majority of fashion designers are creating looks for 2010 that are more down to earth, every day looks rather than the elaborate, fanciful designs of the past few years. The fashions for 2010 will be intended to flatter a wider array of sizes and shapes with billowy dresses and opulent sweater sets. Designs that reflect the new thriftiness have found their way into all levels of society. Since the financial meltdown the net worth of the rich has declined and it is now considered fashionable to be thrifty.

Designers have responded by creating less expensive, more sensible clothing. Collections carry lower prices as the industry accommodates consumers looking to dress down. Designers are creating more casual and versatile clothing that can be worn for more than on type occasion.

High end stores like Saks Fifth Avenue have turned their focus from dresses that top $1000 and are now focused on low-mid luxury prices in the $400-$600 range. While the average person cannot fathom even these prices, they represent a huge change from the last few years when prices kept climbing and designs were extremely elaborate.

Essentially, the fashion industry has responded to the current recession by creating clothes that will sell; clothes that are more practical and affordable. eBay is selling Gucci and other fashion brand names at about 40% below retail; they have seen a rise in the median income of their shoppers from $80,000 to $120,000.

The fashion industry is responding in a way that will enable survival through the recession; with more practical designs and less expensive prices.

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Ladies, if you love handbags, listen up! Did you know you can find Dolce and Gabbana handbags online at less than retail prices? It’s true, websites such as Styledrops.com feature name brand fashion at discount prices, including Dolce and Gabbana clothing and shoes. If you are a real handbag aficionado you won’t want to miss a chance to own an authentic D&G handbag without paying retail.

For a night out at a social event perhaps the most beautiful of the D&G handbags is the black handbag with 5” handle. It is constructed of multiple materials including leather, snake skin, suede leather, pony-hair calf and patent leather. This beautiful handbag is eye-catching and will garner many enthusiastic comments.

For a casual day of shopping a zip top bag with a shoulder-belt handle would be perfect. Not only would this fantastic brown leather bag keep your belongings safe and secure but it would be easy on comfortable to carry for long periods. Another great bag for a day out would be a shoulder carry bag that features a zippered main compartment plus two zippered side compartments. 

We all periodically need to rebel against the gloom of winter by surrounding ourselves with bright colors such as that of the bright red leather handbag with brown trim. Carrying this purse is bound to lighten your step and add brightness to your day.

When you are simply letting down your hair and wearing jeans and a T, D&G has created the perfect bags for such casual times.  A perfect example is the shoulder strap bag with a zippered main compartment, one snap side compartment and one zippered side compartment. This bag is made of man-made material, comes in gunmetal grey and is absolutely marvelous!

All Dolce and Gabbana handbags distinctively display the Dolce and Gabbana signature logo plaque.

No matter what type handbag you desire, you will be able to find a Dolce and Gabbana online that is sure to please you.

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We all develop a sense of style, it may be a very fashionable sense of style or it may be a jeans and T-shirt sense of style but we all have a sense of style. Where does it come from, are we born with it or is it something we pick up along the way? Growing up most of us girls had dolls like Barbie that we could dress up. We all looked forward to getting her new fashionable outfits and accessories. Barbie contributed to the fashion sense of a whole generation.

Today girls can go online and find fashion games that allow the player to change outfits, hairstyles, make-up and accessories until they attain “the look” they desire. There are sites for young girls that simulate fashion shows where the player dresses each model for her walk. Many celebrities and public figures are represented on these fashion game sites allowing girls to give them a virtual make over. Paris Hilton, Miley Cyrus, Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez, Britney Spears and many more celebrities are available for make over in fashion games. Girls who are crazy for fashion or want to have a career in some aspect of fashion will have a fantastic time with fashion games.

While they are busy having a ball playing a fashion game, girls are developing their own individual sense of style. Playing dress up fashion games provides a wonderful opportunity for girls with a lot of imagination to hone their eye for fabric, design and fit. For girls who are a bit shy and tentative about their looks, fashion dress up games allow them to experiment with various looks before actually attempting the look for real.

In addition to providing hours of entertainment, fashion games encourage the next generation of shoppers by helping to develop their sense of style.

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There are no more fashionable, trendy shoes than those in the Fall/Winter 2009/2010 Collection by Dolce and Gabbana. If you enjoy wearing shoes and boots that are fun to wear yet make a statement, Dolce and Gabbana shoes are right for you.

Women will find a wide range of Dolce and Gabbana styles to choose from. For those who enjoy wearing colorful boots, calf high coated canvas and patent leather leopard print boots with treaded rubber soles will draw plenty of attention. The same boot is also available in fire engine red, white and black patent leather and in black fur.

To complete a business suit or chic cocktail dress nothing is better than a svelte pair of classic pumps in patent leather, suede or smooth leather. Casual shoes such as the black and white ankle topper constructed of naplak and patent leather with rubber soles will look fantastic with jeans or a flirty little skirt.  Ladies love Dolce and Gabbana with good reason; their shoes are trendy and fun to wear.

Men can find many great Dolce and Gabbana shoes to keep their wardrobes stylish and up to date. Dolce and Gabbana offer athletic type shoes, dress shoes, everyday boots, and beautiful leather zip-side, over the ankle business or dress boots.

All Dolce and Gabbana shoes are made of quality materials and with exquisite workmanship. Men and women looking for a high quality pair of fashion shoes or boots will find exactly what they want with Dolce and Gabbana.

Italian fashion is not inexpensive but it is possible to beat some of the high cost by shopping online at websites such as Styledrops.com where you will find the best fashions at the lowest prices.

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The name Louis Vuitton has been tantamount with luxury travel since 1854. Louis Vuitton began in France as a simple family business but has become an internationally recognized icon of sophistication and elegance. Prestigious Louis Vuitton is recognized as the world’s leader in luxury.

Louis Vuitton’s beginning was as a luggage and trunk maker. His skills landed him a position making luggage for the Empress Eugenie de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III. In 1854 he started his own shop and began creating stackable luggage. Up to this point luggage was traditionally round topped and difficult to stack. Louis Vuitton’s popularity soared and his business was a huge success. By 1876 he had developed the LV trademark logo that is still used today.

Today Louis Vuitton luggage is still made by hand; each trunk can require 60 hours to complete and each suitcase may take as many as 15 hours. The key to each piece of luggage is hand made so that those with multiple pieces will need only one key. A fine example of a timeless LV hard-side suitcase is the Alzer 65 featuring LV’s signature Momogram Canvas.

The Louis Vuitton brand is considered a status symbol. As such, it is one of the most counterfeited brands in the world. LV has wisely chosen to limit the avenues for marketing their products to their own boutiques and their own website. LV offers no discount sales and it does not have a duty free stores. Louis Vuitton has created an environment to allow them control of their pricing and famous product quality.

The signature brown Damier Canvas created in 1888 and the Monogram Canvas material created in1896 to protect against counterfeiting are still in use today. Ironically, only a small portion of those products in the general population that carry LV initials are authentic currently.

No longer does LV only produce luggage and travel accessories. Louis Vuitton is a fashion leader with men and women’s clothing lines, jewelry, watches, belts, accessories, sunglasses, wallets, handbags and many other items associated with elegance and high fashion.

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You don’t have to pay retail to buy elegant designer clothes and handbags. Mui Mui handbags and Mui Mui clothing can easily be found at designer discount websites such as styledrops.com. Mui Mui clothing and handbags are exactly what we would expect from Prada related design; elegant, trendy, smart and well made.

Every woman should have a basic black skirt in their wardrobe. Online you will find an elegant, finely tailored, barely above the knee, back zip Mui Mui black skirt made of acetate and polyester for optimal fit priced at a discounted price of only $719. This is the perfect skirt for any type wear; pair it with a jacket for business occasions or a lovely chemise and over blouse for a dinner out.

Wool slacks have been a winter staple for years but Mui Mui has created a pair of wool slacks to complement the thinner, taller frame. A side zip lower leg allows the wearer to slip these trendy winter woolens on without a struggle.

An outfit is never complete without a coordinating handbag. Fine leather authentic Mui Mui handbags in all shapes, colors, sizes and styles can be found online at less than retail prices. For those who enjoy a quirky bag, Mui Mui features a handle carry handbag that resembles a black wig. This attention getter is made of leather, kidassia and metal; features a leather carry handle and snap closure.

For those looking for a more traditional style of handbag, perhaps a beautiful black shoulder carry, smooth leather bag with zippered closure would be more your style. Regardless of the occasion, this bag would be perfect.

Ladies who prefer elegant style and design will find plenty to please them in Mui Mui’s Fall/Winter 2009/2010 Collection.

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