FASHION PARADISE BLOG

For that timeless Annie Hall/Greta Garbo look, a Masculine Tailored Blazer is a must have. Whether you wear it with pants (and a tie,) jeans, or even a cute little retro dress, the look is always fun and sure to get you in through so many cool doors. The trick is to buy the right blazer for you. It has to appear oversized and manly, but fit you through the bust and especially right in the shoulders (otherwise you run the risk of looking like something the football team dragged in.) So, although the look is manly, the fit is pure fun and absolutely power-to-the-fem adorable! 

Talk about a great topper! Short Sleeve Blazers have made their fashion resurgence and we couldn't be happier. SSB's offer the modern gal a chance to revel in a 40's retro look that is all about refinement, being "Snappy" and shining with absolute femininity. Short sleeve blazers are the warm weather way to show off your gorgeous curves and dress with the glamor and womanliness that the Silver Screen Icon Goddesses did so very beautifully. They highlight what we think is the best part of being a woman ... looking the part.

--- Kimber Sommers

The term "Techno Fabric" means a man-made fabric that is a synthetic blend, often (but not always) mixed with natural materials. Techno fabric not only covers your body oh-so-perfectly but does it in such a way that it promotes the feeling of "warmth, but not too warm", "cool but never exposed" and the durability, wearability and breathability that comes from well-thought-out textiles that feel fabulous and promote freedom of movement:  "Smart Fabric"! Fashion Paradise has chosen some fantastic Techno Fabric Jackets that are not only key for comfort and warmth but are incredibly stylish. Our beautiful world just keeps getting smarter! --- Kimber Sommers

Fashion has taken a turn for the better. There are so few restrictions now - which is fantastic! No longer are you obliged to wear sequins only at night and only to posh engagements. Sequins are welcome at any occasion at any time - you just have to know how to wear them .. let's face it, there's the gal that makes a true fashion statement and then there's the whack-job on the corner wearing every feather, bead and bauble she can find so she can have a stimulating conversation with the wall ... we vote for the first look. Bearing that in mind, Fashion Paradise has found some fabulous jackets that can cross just about any line. They can be dressy (because sequins do pave the road for elegance) but they are fantastic with jeans or a darling mini and boots, for your funky, casual-with-a-kick look as well. --- Kimber Sommers

Need a little jolt of confidence? Try one of fall’s ’80s-inspired jackets. A little volume at the shoulders can make your posture seem stronger and slims the waist, says designer Phillip Lim, who turned out hip pastel power suits and—our fave—a peak-shoulder peacoat.

 

Peplum Jackets, which is fancy fashion talk for short coats that have a little skirt at the base, are an easy way to dress up black pants, dark jeans, pencil thin skirts and almost any basic bottom. They originally become popular in the 1940's and will always remind us of that glamorous time. Thank heavens they have made a comeback, because they are gorgeous! We're very excited to present this beautiful collection of some of our most favorite Peplum Jackets. These gems will turn what was an ordinary outfit into something much more feminine, much more couture, and much more worthy of the admiration you have come to deserve and expect as a Fashion Paradise Diva.