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Best 2021 Halloween Looks

It was a spooky time in Hollywood where every A-list celeb, influencer, athlete, and model stepped out in their scary costumes for Halloween. While most of us dress up as our favorite celebs, it is always exciting to see what our favorite celebs wear for Halloween. Just like every year, we had a few hits and a few misses. One thing for sure is that a handful of Halloween enthusiasts – like Harry Styles, Neil Patrick Harris, Bretman Rock – never disappoint and fans are truly waiting all year to see what they come up with.

Generally, the shows/actors that made headlines during the year or iconic characters from the past are the go-to costumes for Halloween, so naturally this year, a few common themes this year were Squid Game (their signature tracksuit and schoolgirl doll look), Morticia Addams form the famous series The Addams Family and Lil Nas X and Satan from his iconic Call Me By Your Name music video.

But our beloved celebs showed us range in their creative thinking, so let us count down the best Halloween 2021 looks. Our criteria were – the idea and the resemblance to the character played in terms of execution, including clothes, makeup, and pose (and humor is always a plus point). So let’s begin –

8/8 – Troye Sivan

While attending the Spotify party in West Hollywood, Troye showed up as a punk rock alien ghoul. He painted his face green, which matched with his green lenses, extremely long spiky grey hair (as though just electrocuted).

He styled his Misfit screen printed tee shirt and sparkly see-through pants and shiny grey underwear with chunky black boots and antler-like nails. This is how you rock a Halloween look even without going for an obvious character.

7/8 – Tyga

Tyga served two extremely different yet equally spooky looks for this Halloween. His first costume was The Nun of the blockbuster 2018 movie.

The makeup is crazy good and the angle of the picture is even better, wouldn’t you agree? The outfit itself looks pretty cool to go out partying in LA.

Another costume he put on was Barnabas Collins, a vampire from the 1966 show Dark Shadows.

We love Tyga’s attention to detail, not only is the hair and the pose right, he even got the correct number of layers of clothes down to the scarf and necklace.

6/8 – Harry Styles

Being on tour during Halloween did not deter Harry Styles from putting on a costume. He dressed up as Dorothy of Wizard of Oz and his team dressed as the characters of the same movie, for his “Harryween” concert at NY’s Madison Square Garden

He carried a basket of stuffed Toto with a cloth of the same checkered blue fabric as his frock and bow on his head, red leggings, and red shiny Custom Gucci boots. With heavy rouged makeup, he performed a cover of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and it was magical, to say the least.

5/8 – Adam Rippon

Adam’s costume made several people spit their coffee. He dressed up as Nicki’s cousins’ friend who got the vaccine. Don’t know about him? Check out this tweet by Miss Minaj.

And now, gentlemen, we present to you, Adam Rippon –

It is so witty, humorous and unexpected, that we just had to include him in this list. Also, check out the vaccine certificate that he is carrying. Barbz will get why it’s so funny.

4/8 – Bretman Rock

Bretman has become a household name and is invited to most fashion shows as a first-row guest. But he knows when it is time to put on his funny hat. For Halloween, he always has a fun costume, usually a cartoon character which is instantly recognizable (which makes his costumes so good). This year he sported two looks – one with Ezekiel and another with Cleo

Ezekiel, his nephew was dressed as Sullivan, and Bretman himself was Boo of the famous Pixar movie Monsters Inc. We have assigned extra points for cuteness and committed (like Sarah Paulson) ugly cry face.

With Cleo, on her birthday, they dressed up as Nezuko and Inosuke from the Japanese animated series – Demon Slayer. Bretman is known for using his body (especially abs) as a perfect accessory to compliment his outfit and this is another example of that. His Margiela Tabi shoes are just the perfect addition to this whole fantasy.

Another point to note is that his costumes are simple yet effective. Anyone can recreate these looks easily with minimum effort but look chic and deliver on the theme.

3/8 – Neil Patrick Harris

Neil and his family are Halloween royalty at this point. They have served so many spooky looks over the years that no one can touch them. This year they turned their bedroom into a room of nightmare by dressing their kids up as characters from Chucky and The Exorcist, while he and his husband dressed up as psycho, innocent-looking killers.

2/8 – LeBron James

Oh, Lebron went all out with his costume. He got us screaming, so…. mission accomplished? He dressed up like Freddy Kruger, the extremely scary character from The Nightmare On Elm Street.

The prosthetics to resemble the exposed muscles on the face are just immaculate, the hat, sweater, glove, and knife nails are ditto and the pose – I mean do we even have to explain it? We’d give this look a 10 on 10

1/8 – Lil Nas X

For a few years now, fans have been counting on Nas to turn some dope looks for Halloween, and he delivers. Every. Year.

Nas had 2 costumes planned, his first costume was an homage to Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide – a hit Nickelodeon show. He put a spin on that and called it Nas’s Declassified School Survival Guide.

We love this look for several reasons, the major one being – It’s Lil Nas X.

Also because it fits so well with his song Sun Goes Down, which talks about his prom experience and life before becoming the pop star legend he is now.

The setup is impeccable, Hodo Musa did a good job nailing the look down to the two gold necklaces. And finally, we only have one thing to say.

Wig Another costume he wore was Voldemort

Recognizable. Classic. Witty (with his Instagram caption).

Nas posted on TikTok the process of his prosthetics and makeup, to share with the fans the amount of time, energy, and resources that go into the costume and that is exactly the kind of dedication we love, making him get the top spot on our best Halloween costume on our list!

Let us know in the comments below, which was your favorite Halloween costume.

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ANIME HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS FOR 2021

As Halloween knocking the door, you must be confused about what to dress up as or what costumes to wear for Halloween. As the increasing fanbase for animes, most of you must be wondering if you can wear anime characters costumes for Halloween and the answer is yes.

We have collected some best tips and ideas for you which will help your dream of an anime character cosplay come true! In this article, we have discussed various things related to anime costumes for Halloween such as the characters which you choose, the horror anime character to cosplay, dressing up as anime characters with a group of friends, and also some anime Halloween makeup tips.

Halloween is right around the corner, it is celebrated on 31^st October all around the world. It is mandatory to wear costumes if you are celebrating Halloween. Since anime has become a very likable topic right now, here are some anime costumes and characters you can dress up as.

Anime Characters To Dress Up As For Halloween

Anime Characters To Cosplay For Halloween

If you wish to have an aesthetic Halloween, based on Anime, you can take inspiration from No Game No Life, Noblesse, Anohana, Orange, Violet Evergarden, and so on. If you wish to have an aesthetic theme in your party, these are the best amongst the lot. The sceneries are beautiful and can be extremely attractive for a theme party such as Halloween.

Are you confused on ‘who should I be for Halloween anime?’ Here are a few of the anime cosplay ideas we have put together for Halloween this year.

KAKEGURUI COSPLAY

Anime Characters To Dress Up As For Halloween

If you want to dress up in something minimal and cute this is what you can go for. The costume is super cute and not very exaggerated.

If you wish you cosplay characters from Anime, you should dress up as Hinata from Naruto, Sasha Brass from Attack on Titan, Eren Yeager from Attack of Titans, Levi from Attack of Titans, Naruto Sasuke Kakashi Sakura from Naruto. These are some really popular characters therefore, you will be easily recognized and if you can make the costume as close to the real characters, you are going to be praised like no other person!

KAKASHI COSPLAY

Who wouldn’t want to dress up as Kakashi right? This costume is not only minimal but also looks super cool!!

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS ASHE COSPLAY

This Ashe costume looks gorgeous and rich.The colours and the silhouette is absolutely stunning. This something you should definetly try for halloween. This costume gives off very strong and powerful vibe just like the character.

NARUTO GARA COSPLAY

This Naruto Gaara costume again looks super comfortable as it does not have a lot of accessories. It’s not too fancy yet something a Naruto fan would definitely wear!

ICHIGO KURUSAKI COSPLAY

This costume of Ichigo Kurasaki from the Bleach manga series is absolutely halloween-like. This would be best for people wanting to dress up in some dark characters which looks a little intimidating.

Anime Group Halloween Costumes

Do you have a group of friends who loves anime? If yes then here are few anime group Halloween costumes for your group of anime fanatics.

If you and your group are all fans of Anime and want to dress up as an anime group, I have options for you all. Black Bulls of Black Clover, Team 7 of Naruto, Tokyo Manji Gang of Tokyo Revengers, Special Operations Squad from Attack on Titans and the Z Fighters from Dragon Ball Z.

BLUE EXORCIST

One can go for the costumes of Blue Exorcist if they have a group of men and women.These costumes looks a little school uniform types, with no efforts you can dressup in groups and represent this anime.

PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA

Girls group of Anime fans for Halloween? Well, this is something you must try. These costumes are super fun and colourful.

NARUTO

Naruto fans ? Well dress your group up in these costumes of different Naruto characters. It can be a group pd girls and boys as there are many characters and you may choose few out of them.

HUNTER X HUNTER

Boys day out on Halloween? But in the Anime-way? Then consider Hunter X Hunter

SWORD ART

This is the best costume for girls trios group you can go for this Halloween! These characters costumes from Sword Art will make you look like you’re right out of the anime world.These costumes look very pretty and something that will make you stand out on Halloween.

Horror Anime For Halloween

If you want to dress up in something intimidating and spooky and you love animes. Here are a few of the spooky characters from different animes which you can dress up as; the perfect combination of horror and anime for Halloween.

Mamuru Uchida from Perfect Blue, Shion Sonozaki from Higurashi, Monokuma from Dangaronpa, Yoshikage from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Himiko Toga from My Hero Academia are some horror-filled anime characters who can be your biggest nightmares.

TOKYO GHOUL- ITORI

This is Itori, a character from Tokyo Ghoul series. There are few things that are added to this look but it looks really good. You can add your own elements to the look it doesn’t have to be exactly the same as the character.

MEI MISAKI

Mei Misaki is a female protagonist of the series Another. The costume is not very exaggerated or anything but this does look little creepy. It is a simple yet mysterious.

YUNO GASAI

This is Yuno Gasai, she is the main female protagonist of the Future Diary Series. Her looks are psychopathic. Her character is portrayed as a crazy stalker, obsessive and very cruel; which is a deadly combo.

SUNAKO KIRISHKI

Sunako is the protagonist of the series Shiki. Her name means “corpse demon.” She is a creepy character with jet black eyes and hair, that is perfect for Halloween.

TOKYO GHOUL KANEKI

Kaneki is the amin protagonist of the series Tokyo Ghoul. He is a one-eyed ghoul. His eyes and mask are what make this character unique. This character can be easy to dress up as but it looks kind of scary.

Anime Halloween Makeup

Halloween makeup is very important especially if you are dressing up as a character. But however, it is not always important to dress up exactly like the character itself. You can always add up something of your own and give it a personal touch.

Anime characters tend to look like dolls, they usually have a very fair skin tone with rosy cheeks and rosy lips. Use a lot of blush all over your cheeks and nose, get a tinted pink lip color to cover the inner parts of your lip, and put a clear gloss over it, in order to enhance your eyes you need to use a white liner to border the lower lash line and a nice liner for the lid, put in contact lens and lashes to finish it off. There are other forms of makeup to look like an anime character, but this is the most generalized and basic form.

The makeup for anime characters can be done in the same way as of the character or you can do it your way. It totally depends on what look do you want. If you wish for example you can take up your favorite character and change it into a murderer or a zombie. The idea here is too keep some main elements of the character alive and changing it’s personality into something you want.

Here’s an example of Shoto Todoroki who is a protagonist of the series My Hero Academia. The real character in the right is actually a male character whereas this girl in the left dressed up as him. The main important elements and features of the character is beautifully shown as I mentioned above it is important to keep the main features of the characters you choose which makes them instantly recognizable. In this case, the red spot around the eye and the two coloured hair are the unique features! She has also added few elements on her own: the hair is long, she did not change the colour of the iris using lens, the costume is not same as the main character. I hope this example made the point very clear.

Where To Buy Anime Halloween Costumes?

We have got top 3 stores where you can find a variety of anime costumes. These stores have a variety of costumes to choose from, however, you can also make your own anime costume at home!

Anime Halloween Costumes For Best Friends

Best friends are very essential parts of our lives, and to dress up as best friends from anime characters for Halloween is even more delightful and compelling. If you wish you do the same, you and your best friend could go as Gon and Killua from Hunter X Hunter, Mikey and Draken from Tokyo Revengers, Asta and Yuno from Black Cover, Kagome and Sango from Inuyasha, Sakura and Tomoyo from Cardcaptor Sakura, Kyoko and Yachi from Haikyuu are some best friend duos you can very easily pull off to showcase your friendship.

Anime Fashion for Halloween

Dressing up as an anime character is not very easy but once you start watching anime, you get a very good idea and it can be easily accessible. Some Gothic clothes worn in the anime style, dressing up like anime characters, going for Halloween aesthetics with a tint of anime, and so on is the fashion for Halloween if you want to dress up in the anime theme.

Anime Halloween Fashion Ideas

Anime Fashion tips for this Halloween could be a lens for cute, big eyes, aesthetic eye makeup for different characters, simple ideas like a onesie or a cartoon hoodie, anime accessories like choker or necklaces, earrings, netted stockings with short skirts, and wrist bands from different anime characters.

Anime Halloween Fashion Images

What Do I Give Anime Characters on Halloween?

Give Kaguya the love she deserves, condolences for Hinata for her dead brother, give Goku a picture of his parents, freedom for Eren Yeager for the lifelong battles he has been fighting. These are some things you can give to these characters if they turn up.

Which Anime Character should I dress up as?

You can dress up as Goku, it is very simple and easy as well as it is extremely famous. All you need is a blue top, orange suit, thick eyebrows, and spiked-up hair. Lelouch Lamperouge is another character whose outfit is easy, although it will take some customization, and is very attractive. You are bound to look amazing in it. All you need is a blue or black suit with a ruffled shirt and some golden borders on it to finish the look.

THE TOP 3 STORES TO BUY ANIME COSTUMES:

We hope you found this article helpful and it gave you some interesting ideas for this Halloween.

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Best Zara Sweaters for Men

Winter isn’t coming, it is already here! You better get some good and cozy new sweaters to have fun this season. And to help you decide we have made a list for you.

Before we dive into the list let us be crystal clear that by sweater we mean a garment that is made of knitted or crocheted material, it comes with both, long sleeves and sleeveless.

Sweaters are traditionally made from wool but with technology now they also come in cotton, synthetic fibers, or any combination of these. We will be covering everything that falls under the sweater category, call it a sweater, pullover, jumper, slipover, sweater vests, or anything you like.

Sweaters have been around for over a century now and almost all variations of them have been explored by humans all around the world. From Mick Jagger wearing a turtleneck sweater back in 1965 to Harry Styles rocking cute sweaters in 2020.

Now that we have established that sweaters are always hot, in this blog we will also be showing you different ways to style each sweater on the list.

Zara has so many stunning pieces that it doesn’t take you long to find a good piece. We explored the whole store and bring to you the best of the best Zara sweaters.

Grey Purl-Knit Sweater

Remember Drake’s hit song Hotline Bling? Now let us show you what he wore in the music video.

Well, Zara must have had Drake on their mood board for this grey Purl Knit, just take a look at this –

Pretty similar right? Now, who wouldn’t want to get their hands on this! This sweater is made from spun cotton fabric so you know that it is super breathable. It is a heavily textured, chunky turtleneck with long sleeves with ribbed trims. It feels just as cozy as it looks.

It has a different pattern for the sleeves and the body which not only makes it much more interesting but also accentuates your shoulders to make them look wider.

You can wear this for a cute date night and pair it with black jeans and add a pop of red to make it look hotter.

Basic High Neck Sweater

We cannot stress how important it is for every man to have a staple piece like this in his closet. This is a versatile basic high neck sweater in a calming off-white color to complement the chilly winter weather. Specifically, this is a lightweight straight fit sweater with a high neck and long sleeves with ribbed trims

You can pair this with a dark coloured blazer and trousers to impress people at a formal event or a flannel shirt for a semi-casual event. Or even if you just show up in this and either monochromatic trousers or dark coloured trousers or jeans, you will still nail the look. Besides who doesn’t like a turtleneck? Other than looking chic it also helps you hide some hickeys.

Accessorizing the look with a blazer or hoodie and glasses with a Fossil watch on will give you the title of always looking like a boss. Either that or a nerdy teacher depends on how you style it. Either way, having fun with the outfit is more important, isn’t it?

Timeless Black Turtleneck

Another staple piece every man should own is a black turtleneck. This basic and versatile piece has all the power to spice up your wardrobe and give you the image of the man that makes every woman swoon. Black other than being a slimming colour also has an eerie blanket of enigma around it that makes the wearer seem sexy, powerful, mysterious, and irresistible.

This is a turtleneck sweater made out of wool blend featuring long sleeves and ribbed trims. This can be donned for a formal event, first date, or even a red carpet. “If you are ever finding it difficult to put looks together, just look up what Zayn is wearing and try to recreate his looks. His looks are mostly very chic, timeless, and powerful”, said some wise man. So let’s do that now

Zayn Malik walked the red carpet many times, looking all hot and sexy in this same black turtleneck, just styled differently with different accessories.

Looking solid in solid colors, you can also pair this black turtleneck with a navy blue blazer or suit and the same colored trousers and finish the look with some silver jewelry to look uber rich. Carry some Ray-Bans too, if you are going out.

POLO SWEATER

This shirt style was often worn by the Britishers with Jodhpur pants while playing the game polo, hence the name. This style was later popularized by Ralph Lauren in America. It is just recently that this style has been adapted in different materials and variations of it are explored by designers.

Zara made it into a long sleeve sweater with collars, front buttons, and ribbed trims to make it fit well

This look can be sported, pun intended, with loose-fit denim, a baseball cap, and Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. It is a very “soft boy” look aesthetic, which is very popular with the younger generations.

Want to go out to the cafe to catch up with some old friends or just to work this look is not only comfortable but also makes you look well put together.

So even if you don’t have your life figured out, your outfit can give that illusion, isn’t that great?

PURL-KNIT SWEATER

We know what you are thinking “Oh! Another purl knit sweater?” Well, yes. You simply can’t have “enough” sweaters in your closet, not when Zara is still making such fabulous ones.

This is a knit sweater made out of a cotton blend, V neck, and long sleeves with ribbed trims. For us, this sweater just screams airport comfy-luxe, what do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

It is heavily textured and the V neck is in a different pattern which draws attention to your neck, so make sure there are no hickeys, and perhaps have a chain on to make it even more exciting.

This sweater would look really good if you have some classes to attend early in the morning. If it is offline, you can pair it with come comfy track pants and loafers or slip-on.

Now that we have shown you some versatile and chic basics, let us move on to some funky sweaters for all you risk-takers out there.

Textured Sweater

Via – https://www.zara.com/in/en/textured-sweater-p03332336.html?v1=116414276

The idea of men only wearing dark and plain colors is way too old. Gen Z considers flaunting bold and vibrant colors and prints are more manly now. This soothing pastel pink textured loose-fitting sweater with a round neckline, long sleeves, and ribbed trims look so effortlessly rich.

Paired with green or brown trousers it would be a really amazing look for a day out in the park or on a brunch with some close friends.

OMBRÉ JACQUARD SWEATER

Staying in line with fun prints and cool colors, next up on the list we have an ombre jacquard sweater that is the definition of a party look to impress your crush.

Via- https://www.zara.com/in/en/ombr%C3%A9-jacquard-sweater-p05755308.html?v1=135328315

This is a loose-fit ombre jacquard print sweater with a crew neck and long sleeves, which is honestly, great for a movie night or casual dinner or even for shopping at Zara as retail therapy.

You can pair it with blue or black jeans, baggy or skinny fit both will look stunning. Just remember to keep the sweater as the center of attention. Add only selective accessories to keep the whole look light.

Mountain Jacquard Cardigan

Harry Styles may have been the pioneer of fun and colorful cardigans by wearing the patchwork multi-colour cardigan by JW Anderson. But it is now time to take it ahead by donning this mountain print cardigan.

Via – https://www.zara.com/in/en/mountain-jacquard-cardigan-p04938313.html?v1=131955365

This print pays homage to the majesty of the Alps while keeping you warm at the same time. The pastel blue contrasting the grey and the black of the cardigan make the pattern seem tranquil. With pastel colors being the hit this season get this sweater to stay on trend as always.

Colour Blocking Sweater

We informed you in our color blocking masterclass (if you haven’t read it already, we highly recommend you check it out to amp up your fashion game) that colors can be used smartly to accentuate the body parts you like.

If you have narrow shoulders and a wider waist and want to make the shoulders look bigger while making the waist smaller, you will love this color blocking sweater.

Via – https://www.zara.com/in/en/colour-block-sweater-p04216300.html?v1=117791377

Or even if you have wide shoulders and want to flaunt them you can opt for this loose-fit sweater made out of spun cotton fabric, having a round neck with long sleeves.

Zara is tricking our brain with colors – the dark color of the torso makes it look slimmer and pushes it to the back, and the bright and light colors make it seem closer to us thus making it look bigger than it actually is.

You can pair them with black trousers, which will elongate your legs.

Abstract Jacquard Sweater

We have not come across anything more punk rock than this black and white graffiti-like print sweater.

We are sure everyone has had a goth phase growing up, if not then perhaps a rebel phase. And this sweater perfectly embodies the energy and mood of that phase.

Via- https://www.zara.com/in/en/abstract-jacquard-sweater-p06771300.html?v1=110785917

The tie dye-like edges of the abstract white stripes makes the sweater look grotesque and violent. Pairing it with black pants and silver jewelry will definitely make you look like the coolest hitman that has ever walked on this planet. If you would have told us that this sweater was designed by Alexander McQueen or Rick Owens we would have agreed with you.

The next two sweaters are specifically for super funky people, it is not for the faint of heart so proceed to buy with caution.

JACQUARD SWEATER WITH LETTERING

Want to become the talk of the night? This sweater looks like it was designed for the VIP members of the rave club. The high contrasting yellow and black exude drama. They may seem loud, but if styled correctly, you will look classy.

Via – https://www.zara.com/in/en/jacquard-sweater-with-lettering-p06771301.html?v1=112901557

The sudden change of the colors in a cut-like design on the chest looks interesting. The letters are randomly placed and don’t necessarily spell anything, but it can be a fun ice breaker, right?

The yellow and black combo makes it a bit difficult to pair it with anything other than black trousers, but you can always try it with some shorts or even a black hoodie over it to add another layer perhaps. If you want to look invincible, you may as well add a black face mask to get a high level of anonymity.

FAES WAVES SWEATER

Via – https://www.zara.com/in/en/–faes-waves-sweater-p02893300.html?v1=114345407

This is a loose-fitting sweater with a round neckline, long sleeves, and Jacquard Faes print. The dark green leaning toward teal color seems to compliment the light green wavy designs. To talk about the print looks like a modern-day digital art inspired by the painting – The Great Wave of Kanagawa

Again, just like the previous sweater, the colors make it fit well with mostly black. If you are feeling adventurous we would recommend you style it with green pants that relate to the sweater and blue or red or yellow glasses to add a pop of color.

This is a great look for a day out running errands or window shopping with friends. We can only image high-end designers or famous influencers wearing this at Paris Fashion Week, so you need to hurry up and get this right now!

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Top Hottest Black Skirts

This year has been pretty iconic and revolutionary in fashion.

Despite these shifting fashion trends, people’s favourite colour has always been black. In this article we will be talking about outfit ideas for women in 2021, especially focusing on how to wear black skirts in different ways. We will also recommend a few top brands who sell pretty black skirts and will answer some FAQs. So hang on right there and read this till the end.

DIFFERENT WAYS TO STYLE BLACK SKIRTS

Here are few ways you can style a black skirt :

Korean Style Black Skirts

This black mini skirt is mainly a part of Korean fashion and has inspired and impressed many people. It is super chill and comfy. You can style any black skirt with black sandals and socks, wear a casual tee and you are good to go.

Another way of styling your black skirt is to just use the contrast. Pair it with a white tee and white shoes. This is very comfortable and can be worn everyday. Korean fashion is very minimalist and simple but at the same time looks very appealing so don’t add too many layers just keep it as basic and wearable as possible while trying to style the Korean way.

Boss Lady Looks Black Skirts

You can wear your black mini or mid-length skirt to work in the office. It can be paired up with an embellished white blouse. You can choose to wear a basic white button down shirt.Pair it up with a pair of stilletos.While dressing up for work some people choose to be comfortable and some try to dress elegantly. Just remember that you would need to sit and work wearing that outfit so make sure you are not going overboard by adding a lot of layers or accessories which might be distracting and uncomfortable for you to work in.

This look can be worn to work in the office. You can wear your mid-length black skirt. It can be a cotton pencil skirt or a leather skirt. Just pair it up with a pull over which has a high neck.This look would be more suitable for winter wear. You may wear ankle-length boots or mid-calf boots. Accessorize it with the bag and sunglasses. It is also very casual and comfortable for you to move around wearing this while working.

Streetstyle Wear Black Skirts

Streetstyle fashion is really popular these days. It’s all about baggy clothes and comfortable fabrics etc. This all black outfit is to die for! Wear a black top with your black pleated mini skirt. You can add chunky silver accessories and pair it up with platform boots or just any black boots.

This is another street style outfit that can be worn by pairing your black denim skirt with a cropped sweatshirt or even a hoodie that is oversized. Furthermore, you can add accessories, and you may also add fishnet stockings. Wear black sandals, or you can simply wear any black shoe as well. And you are all set to show off your look.

Minimalist Cute Vibe Black Skirts

If you want to style your skirt very casually and cute, then you can style it with a sweater (preferably a lighter colour). You can choose a solid sweater or one with cute flowers etc. Just pair it with ankle-length boots and some pendants. You can style this with a pencil mini skirt or a flared skirt. To make your outfit look cute you can choose some soft colours, it instantly makes it very soothing and cute.You can choose pastels or just neutral shades.

Another way of styling your black skirt is to wear a cropped shirt along with it. It looks cute and it can be worn black. You can now even wear a pair of black lace shoes with black socks. If you don’t own a cropped shirt you can simply turn your old shirt into a cropped one by just measure g it and cutting it with scissors, you wont even have to stitch it as it anyways looks nice. Tie your hair in plaids and you’re ready to go.

The Fashionova Style Black Skirts

Want to look like a FashionNova in your black skirt? Well, we have got you all covered. Styling like a Fashionnova does not mean wearing a lot of things. You just need to style it correctly. So, for styling a black skirt like in the picture, you can wear black on black and it never goes out of fashion. You can either choose to wear a leather skirt or a flared, pleated skirt. Wear a skin-tight top and, preferably, full sleeves. It makes you look chic, elegant and stylish at the same time.

For this look, you can go with a pleated black skirt or any other black skirt and pair it up with a high-neck top that is skin-fitting. Furthermore, accessorise it with a necklace and a statement bag. You can wear it with black stilletos. It gives off boss babe vibes and is very stylish.

Winter Lookbook Black Skirts

Styling a black skirt in winter sounds cool, but how do you keep yourself warm and look stylish at the same time? Well, we have two winter looks that you can pull off with black skirts in winter!! The first one is pretty warm and casual. You need a sweatshirt, a white shirt, a fluffy jacket or you can even wear a varsity jacket instead. Wear your shirt underneath your sweatshirt and add a jacket as a layer, depending on how cold it is. Wear a black stocking underneath your skirt to keep your legs warm. Pair it up with black boots. You may accessorise it with a simple chain. Also remember to take your collars out of the sweatshirt as shown in the picture.

For this look, you can wear any full-sleeved top and your favourite black skirt. As I mentioned earlier, stockings are to keep your legs warm. To add to this look, you can layer it up with a long trench coat or even a blazer. Don’t forget to carry a sling bag. Pair it up with your black boots. This look is more classy and chic. Add some minimal accessories.

Where to Buy Black Skirts?

Now that you’ve read how you can style black skirts in multiple ways , you must be wondering where do I get one? There are many brands that sell black skirts, different types of black skirts, we’ve have chosen the top five amongst them which sells the best quality skirts and has a lot of varieties that you can choose from. The top 5 brands you can buy a black skirt from are :

These are few brands where you can buy your black skirt; be it denims, leather or just cotton skirts. So go and get one for yourself. We hope this article gave you some tips on styling a black skirt and it was helpful to you. Thanks for the read.

All images were taken from Pinterest.

Accessories, Styling

Top 6 Ethical Handbag brands for men.

Want to have a guilt-free shopping experience? Here is a list of our top 6 ethical handbag brands that make use of vegan leather or fabric to make stunning and sustainable bags.

Bags earlier were just practical, now these brands are also making them stylish and a wardrobe staple. In this list, we will be talking about each brand’s one-of-a-kind product we think you should quickly get your hands on.

The House of Ganges

All of their products are vegan and cruelty-free. Want some stylish and light bags? Head over to their site to get some stunning waterproof, tear-resistant, and uniquely designed bags.

We recommend you to check out their Joey Duffle Bag. It is functional, ultra-cool and the epitome of minimal-chic. Named after the character from Friends, this bag can be carried using the attached handles or the detachable shoulder strap.

Aulive

Their aim was to create high-quality products that last forever without harming the environment, and they did just that! They are now a PETA Approved brand. They make use of leaf fiber from pineapple trees and pleather. Most of their products are made to be recyclable and one of their recent collections explored the possibility of having 100% compostable products.

From their entire product line, ranging from handbags, duffle bags to wallets, we suggest you take a look at their finest creation – The Wall Street bag. Available in different colors, this bag is for the hustler inside you. The gold embellishment complements the rusty colors perfectly.

The Alternate

The Alternate is a brand that serves eco-conscious men (which at this point, we all should be) with products that has the perfect combination of luxury with practicality. This inspiring brand is also associated with PETA, their products are made using faux leather.

We are obsessed with their Brown Rucksack.

It is described as – a combination of style and utility by the brand. It is a spacious chocolate-color rucksack made with PU leather. Super easy to carry around on any given day.

The June Shop

Their product line is truly mind-boggling and impressive, to say the least. But for now, let’s focus on their bags which can only be described as fashion-forward, modern, and the zenith of Indian handiwork. Just take a look at this designer vegan leather laptop bag, it is functional yet elegant and its sleek shape is just a cherry on the top. The fun multi-color geometric motif is a cool way to spice up your laptop bag.

Hamelin.

Another cruelty-free, ethically sourced brand that stands out for its ergonomic and stylish designs that are very popular with Gen Z and for good reasons. They believe that collaboration is the best way to make anything sustainable.

We could not take our eyes off of their Harvey Sling bag. As per the brand it is designed to be your best companion, as it is compact and functional enough to organize essentials. The attention to detail and innovative pockets are what makes this our favorite ever sling bag.

1. Broke Mate

Broke Mate is an Indian Peta-approved and certified vegan brand, which aims at not only serving their customers with high-quality products but also creating the best working conditions for their artisans.

We love their strong yet lightweight laptop bag which is spacious enough to carry all your work essentials besides your laptop.

Accessories, Fashion Guides, Styling

Ways to Wear Engineer Boots and Why?

Engineer boots were first developed in the 1930s for firemen working on steam locomotives. As the name suggests, these boots were made for people working in harsh conditions to make them convenient, safe, and durable for them to wear while working, hence they were very sturdy and comfortable.

It gained popularity among motorcyclists post World War II during the growing motorcycle culture. It also became an important symbol of the teenage revolution back in the 1950s. Later, in the 1930s, it was worn by skinheads and punks. By 2010, engineer boots became quite popular among ordinary people, such as women and hipsters, and they started wearing and styling them more fashionably.

These boots are very sturdy and made with high-quality materials. We’ve seen many celebrities in the past styling these boots and completely slaying them. Not only do men, but women too, wear it.

Engineer Boots are sold with an expensive price tag but don’t worry, it’s worth the investment. And here’s why you must own a pair of Engineer Boots:

It’s Vintage!

If you have a thing for wearing/owning everything vintage. This is a must-buy. Engineer Boots were first developed way back in the 1930s, and you can still find some similar vintage designs that were produced, by brands like SEARS, FRYE, WESCO, ROKKER, KOCHMAN, ROLECLUB, etc. And who knows, maybe one day it will go obsolete, but at least you’ll have something to preserve.

Durability

Engineer boots are known for their durability and longevity. If maintained properly, some engineer boots may last for a lifetime. So, it’s worth every penny.

Timeless Design

Unlike other trendy shoes you see in the market, engineer boots are timeless classics! You can wear it for the whole year in four seasons and it won’t go out of fashion. It looks elegant and its design is more practical as it was first made for industrial workers.

So you’ve got a pair of engineer boots and don’t know how to style them? Or maybe you are still thinking about buying them. Here are some ways you can style them effortlessly:

The Marlon Brando look:

If you like to style rugged looks or just love how motorcyclists carry them off, then you can style it the Brando way!

Wear your jeans with Engineer boots, a basic tee, and any leather jacket you have on hand. You may add some accessories as per your liking or you just wear a watch and you’re good to go. This looks super chic and cool.

Image source: designfullprint.com

Style it old school like Johnny Depp!

If you want to style something casual but stylish and you love old-school vibes, then this is the style you can go for. You can style your favorite engineer boots with just a pair of loose-fit denim and a basic old-school striped tee.

Accessorize it further with chunky silver rings and bracelets, sunglasses, or just keep it simple with a watch and your basic reading glasses!

Wear it like Jake Gyllenhaal:

If you want to look like a gentleman with those Engineer boots on but don’t want to wear suits. This can be your go-to style. You just need a white formal shirt, a tie, a blazer, and your favorite pair of denim. You may exclude the tie if you want to. You can just wear the white formal shirt with a blazer on top of it. Instead of the loose-fit denim worn by Jake in the picture. You can also go for more fitted jeans. Remember, don’t tuck in your shirt here. And you’re ready to go.

Style it like the Fashion King himself- David Beckham!

Style it like the Fashion King himself- David Beckham!

David is known to be the most stylish footballer of all time. And of course, he has been spotted wearing engineer boots many times. To style this look, you just need your basic checked shirt, a tie (again, it can be excluded) and a cardigan on top. Pair it with your favorite jeans and boom, you’re done!! This look would be more suited for autumn/winter, but if worn in summer, you can just exclude the cardigan. Accessorize it with a laptop bag and a classic watch.

This is the second look that can be styled with a graphic tee and bleached jeans or you can add a pop of color with neon graphic tees. You can either wear a leather jacket or just carry it. Accessorize it with either a laptop bag or cross-over body bag and you can always add some chunky jewelry and sunglasses.

Engineer Boots FOR WOMEN:

Summer Perfect look by Diana Argon:

Who doesn’t like wearing a flowy floral dress during the summer, right? Here’s how you can style it up with your vintage Engineer boots. It’s simple-

Pick up any dress you want to wear and pair it up with your boots. Choose a dress of a lighter colour if possible. You can wear it with stockings, a small bag, and your summer sunglasses!! Tie up your hair in a sleek ponytail or just make a bun. What could be more comfortable than this during the summer?

Layer it up like Jessica Biel in the Winters!!

Want to look stylish while wearing your engineer boots in the winter? Well, grab your boots then, pair them up with black thick stockings/black skin-fit jeans. Wear a tee or a high-neck and layer it with your blazer or long trench. Carry a small bag and wear a cute beanie. You can tie your hair into plaits or simply keep it open naturally. And taddaaa you’re ready to go out!

Style it the casual way!

This super cool and casual look by Hayden Panettiere is best suited for days when you don’t want to dress up much. Just put on a basic top, a pair of jeans, your most comfortable engineer boots, and layer it up with a leather jacket. If you want to spice this look up a little, you can pair leather pants with these boots instead of jeans. And for the hairstyle, you can go for a high, sleek ponytail or a sleek bun. Accessorize your look with a bag and you can also add some jewelry if you want to.

That all-black daring look!

Miley Cyrus has always been known for her fearless and bold dressing styles, and this look is a must-go-for! It’s simple yet very bold and stylish. And not to mention it’s all BLACK!

To style this look, you can wear your black bodycon dress and pair it up with lace stockings or just normal black stockings. Add up a leather jacket. Accessorize it with a black bag and add some chunky jewelry. You can tie your hair up or simply keep it open like Miley.

The Hoodie way!

Do you like wearing hoodies? If yes, you can style them with your engineer boots like Ashley Tisdale!

Grab your tank top and your hoodie. You can wear regular denim or bleached ones. And finally, carry a bag. Add sunglasses and wear your boots!

Image source: Pinterest

Finally, if you are convinced that you need engineer boots after reading all of this, where can you find them? We’ve handpicked the five best websites where you can buy your engineer boots:

Where to Buy Engineer Boots

FRYE (FRYE Boots, Sneakers, Shoes for Men and Women | Since 1863 | The Frye Company)
RED WING SHOES (Red Wing Shoes | Work Boots and Heritage Footwear)
WEST COAST SHOE COMPANY-WESCO (West Coast Shoe Company (wescoboots.com))
ROLECLUB (ROLE CLUB)
VIBERG (Viberg Boot – Since 1931 – VIBERG North America)

You can check out these websites by clicking the link beside each and buy your new pair of Engineer Boots.

Okay, now let’s discuss some pros and cons of buying engineer shoes:

Pros of Engineer Boots

It is very comfortable to wear.
It can be worn throughout the year for all the seasons.
You can style them in a lot of ways.
It is sturdy and can take all the wear and tear.
It has a classic design and a vintage style.
It can last for a lifetime if maintained properly.
The quality of these boots is commendable.

Cons of Engineer Boots

It is quite expensive.
It doesn’t come in a variety of designs and colours.
It doesn’t look very trendy or stylish.

I hope we’ve answered all the questions you had about Engineer Boots and this article helped you in some way.

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Masterclass in color blocking Full Details

What is colour blocking? It is the art of marrying different colours together to make your outfit interesting and fashion-forward. It is a long-known fact that colours are a great way of creating illusions and believe it or not fashion designers use this to their advantage all the time!

Black is commonly regarded as a “slimming colour” but is it just black? Can one use any other colour to create illusions to accentuate body shapes? Yes, there are multiple ways in which one can play with their wardrobe and spice up their clothes by using colour blocking.

In this masterclass, we will discuss the concept of colour blocking from easy to expert level. We were heavily inspired by Pierpaolo Piccioli, who is rightly regarded as the god of colour blocking. We’ll show you how you can achieve creative illusions and level up your fashion game.

Start with black and white

Black and white is such a timeless combo that you can never really go wrong with it. You can create a whole new world with just these two colours. Be it a formal event or a casual day out or even running errands you can throw on this chic combo and feel like a celeb on the red carpet.

Go for hot combinations

If black and white is a bit vanilla for you, we have the perfect space for you – add bold colour. To make it easier for you, a few hot combinations are white and red (white shirt and red shoes), black and red (red tee and black jeans), or add in a green element, be it glasses or shoes or belt, in an all-black outfit. If you are unsure at the beginning, you can start with moderate amounts of pop of colour like Justin Bieber.

Monochrome it up

A very successful technique to style your outfits is to go monochromatic. Monochrome means utilizing different shades of the same colour, simply put, it means lighter and darker shades of one colour. Darker shades should be paired with lighter shades to make the fit more palatable and keep things fun.

Rule of 3

The rule of 3 states that – to keep a look cohesive, one can mix and match a maximum of 3 colours. It is more of general advice and not so much of a hard and fast rule. This is by far the most common technique used by celebrities. We suggest you pick any 3 different colours and style them in different ways to develop a look and learn about your preference. Remember that darker colours make something move to the back and brighter colours bring something to the front, this trick can be used to elongate or make somebody parts look petite.

Develop a colour palette

Once you start playing with colours, you will develop an eye for what looks good and what does not. While you are doing that we highly recommend you start developing a colour palette. A colour palette is basically a bunch of colours that go well together. Now, this is relative to your taste, preference, skin tone etc. A general example of a colour palette is – earthy tones like beige, brown, cream, white, which go really well with soft pastel colours like pink or powder blue. Another interesting colour palette is complementary colours – like yellow and purple, teal and red, and any other colours opposite on the colour wheel.

Matchy-matchy top to bottom

Another way of playing with colour blocking is to play with prints and designs within the clothes. It makes it even more interesting if you have the top and bottom made out of the same print/fabric. Haute Couture houses like Valentino, Dior and Balenciaga make use of this technique to create unique ensembles.

Grey is the mantra

When in doubt, throw in some grey in the mix. For so long designers have ignored this colour but not anymore. Grey has become a staple for many a fashion house and using grey for colour blocking will make your fit look fresh and riveting. You can pair it with other bold colours like red, green, teal, or orange or you can also make a monochromatic outfit using just shades of grey.

If you are a beginner, the best advice is to go to your wardrobe with an open mind and find pieces that you can pair, as opposed to buying new ones to colour block. Most of the time we have amazing pieces with us which we tend to overlook. You can apply this masterclass to your wardrobe and notice how refreshing your outfits will look.