TDF Issue #2: Fashion Through The Ages

Fashion in the fifties brought glamour to Britain. Women adopted the New Look of Christian Dior. In the mid fifties, Chanel's simple suit provided an alternative fashion that lasted well into the sixties. When Rock 'N' Roll came along, young girls stopped looking like their mothers and adopted a more youthful look. The full skirt and pointy shoes were a very popular choice.

The 60's brought to us short hair, mini skirts, and live bands. The style of the late fifties was still popular in the early sixties, but by the middle of the sixties suddenly everyone was wearing mini skirts and go-go boots. The sixties was a time when fashion couldn't make up it's mind, and kept changing. By the end of the sixties, fashion was all about hippie shirts, beads and flowing hair/afros.

70s fashion began where the 60s left off. Mini skirts were popular and the flower power influence was everywhere. Trousers were flared and shirts had big collars. For men, the kipper tie was soon standard wear with a suit.
Here a some examples:
Tank Tops and Mix and Match Knitwear.
Platform Soled Shoes.
Flared Trousers, Bell Bottoms and Trouser Suits.

The 80s were an exciting time for fashion, it was a time when both genders were trying to find ways to express their creativity and individuality. Men wore lots of makeup and grew longer hair, and women wore short hair and and layers of clothing. Jumpsuits and flairs were a big thing, and the majority of people were going to hippie festivals etc. Lots of people wore leg warmers - basically, 80's fashion had that kind of 'Dancer' vibe.

The schoolgirl look of baby doll dresses with puffed sleeves and thigh-high stockings became popular because of Clueless (the movie). Also popular were slip dresses worn over T-shirts. Chunky shoes and loads of denim were also popular with kids. 

Now the 80s are coming back into fashion - skinny jeans, chunky knit jumpers, bright beaded necklaces....but the 2000s have also bought us some original fashion. Along with the skinny jeans is floral shirt dresses, pretty ballet flats and dirty denim jackets. Perfect for summer!  2010 will see blocks of colour, teamed with girly florals, boyish converse and big bows. 2010 Fashion? We salute you!

This issue was written by Amber Kirk (Manager) and Rachel Shedden (Co Manager)

TDF Issue #1

This issue is all about what everyone is wearing this summer. Florals, dirty denim, pretty flats and converse are all in!

All of the shops are full of florals, and yes, some people like the style, like I do. But what about the people who don't? There isn't anywhere that sells anything else OTHER than florals. Take my best friend for instance. She hates this style, but she can't find anywhere else that sells her kind of clothes (she's a jumper and jeans kinda girl.) Just after London and New York fashion week, shops are full of the styles they've seen on the catwalk. They don't think about the people who DON'T like the style - they're ignored.

So, sure, this style is nice! To some people, like me, The Daily Fashionista manager. But what about the other people? Come ON, shop managers, you have GOT to start listening to people! Who's with me? Comments with your opinion please!

Welcome to The Daily Fashionista!

Hi and welcome to The Daily Fashionista - the new funky, online newspaper....for fashionistas! This online newspaper is posted every day - hence the title. It won't be about boring stuff like politics, finance etc it will be about fashion!

Maybe you would like to contribute to the newspaper? Well, I'm looking for people who would like to help me. I'm looking for...

1 Co Manager
Details: This newspaper is called The Daily Fashionista - but what if I can't post one day? What if I go on holiday? That's where you come in! As Co Manager you would post for me, and if any messages come in for me while I'm away you get to deal with them! Skills needed: Need to be able to deal with lots of messages, needs to be able to put together a newspaper with short notice.
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1 Fashion Scout
Details: A fashion scout will look out for things that could go in the online newspaper - i.e fashion photos, design competitions, Fashion Week details etc. Anything! If you find something you think would be good in the newspaper, contact either me or the co manager, and we'll get back to you. Skills needed: An eye for fashion.


1 Recruit Manager
Details: The Recruit Manager is a bit like a Recruit Scout. They look for people who they think would be good working for the newspaper. Skills needed: Confidence and an eye for talented fashionistas!

1 Assistant
Details: An assistant for everyone who works to put this newspaper together. If someone is away, the assistant fills in for them! Skills needed: Needs to be able to deal with all the things mentioned above.

If you would like one of these jobs, just comment with what job you would like and your email address. Don't worry - I'll delete the comment straight after! I will then send you a reply with a yes or no...whether you got the job or not!

Good luck, and I hope you all like Issue 1 which will be posted tomorrow.