2020 was a year that changed fashion for years to come! As life shifted significantly in so many ways, our sartorial and shopping habits also became an interesting reflection of an age of staying indoors. But dressing down didn’t have to be boring or dull. Fashion and style didn’t have to take a back seat just because we had nowhere to go, so we found a way to bring fashion into the comfort of our own homes. 

This phenomenon is behind the explosion of loungewear, stylish outfits and coordinated outfits that elevated the usual in-home wear. Dressing up during down time became a really big deal. This wasn’t the only fashion trend though – lingerie sales also rose, and athleisure continued to dominate. Even though we were stuck indoors, we still managed to have fun with our clothes. 

New Services for the Quarantine Consumer

When it became hard for us to leave the house for the goods and services we need, new services emerged to meet the new needs of consumers who wanted to spend from home. Some of these services were in the mental health space, providing women with a space to deal with the stresses and anxieties of this time, and even online workout platforms and services surged. 

What happened when we weren’t able to go to our favorite stores to try on and buy clothes? Online shopping skyrocketed, and became a quarantine pastime. Buying clothes virtually is nothing new, but in the age of the pandemic it became the only option, not an addition to the in-store shopping experience. 

With online shopping becoming our only lifeline to the world of fashion, the experience was elevated, customized and it became more bespoke. This is where fashion subscription boxes and online styling platforms started to thrive. These platforms allow for not just shopping, but for an actual experience of having a stylist helping you find the things you like, selected from your mobile device! Brands like Fabletics, who already had a subscription service expanded their reach and product offerings. We also saw this service take off with food, beauty and publishing. 

There’s even kids clothing subscription boxes if you also want to keep your children’s wardrobes stacked with fun and affordable fashion. kidpik is an awesome fashion subscription box for kids offering clothing and shoes in sizes 2T all the way up to 16. They deliver personalized outfits to your home, making it easier to buy new clothes. Each box comes with 7 items that create a minimum of 3 complete mix and match outfits, styled specifically for your kid’s style. This is a commitment-free service that simplifies shopping in this crazy time. You can select the frequency of your deliveries between 4, 6 and 12 weeks, and you have 7 days to decide what to keep. 

Services like this are revolutionizing shopping and giving consumers a new way to experience the joy of fashion. What’s great is that you can order clothes, have them delivered, try them on in the comfort of your home, keep and buy what you like and send back the rest. It’s fast, efficient, convenient and socially distanced. These platforms are changing the game because they serve so many different types of consumers, who have a wide range of needs, interests and habits. 

How do these kinds of services benefit the consumer and make their lives easier during this time? Here are the benefits of fashion subscription boxes and online stylists, and what they mean for the future of fashion. 

Buy More Intentionally 

Often we buy things one at a time, and find ourselves with a collection of things that don’t quite fit together or create one unified sense of identity and style. Subscription boxes and styling services give us the opportunity to buy outfits in groups, often complete with accessories with shoes, giving us a complete look we can confidently wear. 

We can use these services to refresh our wardrobe and fill it with pieces that we really like and reflect who we are and how we want to express our style. Styling solutions and subscription boxes allow us to buy clothing more intentionally. We put a lot more time and effort into what we’re buying before adding it to our cart and because there’s a try on and return option, we reduce the risk of buyers remorse. 

Discover New Designers 

Supporting up and coming designers and fashion retailers is one the best things about a subscription box. You get to see what’s out there beyond the normal brands you wear and places that you shop. With so many fashion subscription boxes making partnerships with young talented fashion creators, you get the best fashions at your fingertips. You get to support talent that you wouldn’t be able to come across in other ways. On top of that, you get to support small businesses. The pandemic has been tough and overwhelming for small business owners, and if we can do our part to purchase their goods, we can keep them going and keep them creating. 

Experience Personalized Online Shopping 

Depending on which subscription box you choose, you get access to your very own personal stylist through these services. It’s such a huge perk getting to consult with a stylist who can steer you in the right direction, and address the goals you have for your wardrobe and your style. If you’re in the process of going through a fashion transition, having the advice and recommendations of an expert, and someone you can actually chat with can make the selection process less daunting. This elevates your online shopping experience into something that feels more special and personalized, which makes it well worth the subscription. At the cost of these services, having your own stylist for a few hours is an amazing perk that will be worthwhile. 

It’s Virtual!

The greatest thing about fashion subscription boxes is perhaps the most relevant to the time we’re living in – it’s completely virtual. You can shop from the comfort of your own home, on your phone, tablet or computer on the couch in your loungewear while you sip on your favorite drink. It keeps you away from crowded shops and malls, keeps you socially distanced, and brings the entire shopping experience to you. Many people think shopping online is usually a lesser experience but it doesn’t have to be. It can truly feel like luxury without getting out of the house. 

What Online Styling Means for The Future of Fashion and Retail 

Fashion subscription boxes make the process of elevating your style and adding to your wardrobe more convenient. The question is, what does this trend mean for the future of fashion? What can we learn about who we are as consumers from this and where we are going? 

It tells us that online shopping doesn’t just have to be an exchange of money and clothes, it can truly be made a branded experience that rivals being in the shop in-person. By finding creative ways to bring a shopping experience into the home, consumers can still get to feel pampered and taken care of. Beauty spas have found a way to bring their experience into the home of clients and so many services have followed suit. Fashion can be the same, it can provide the type of pick-me-up energy that people need during downtime. 

It tells us that being at home doesn’t have to cut us off from the services and amenities we value. The brands that are learning to anticipate the consumers needs in this new space are going to thrive and win customers and loyal fans. We also know that people love convenience in the world we’re currently in, and what’s more convenient than having outfits that match your style delivered to you in regular intervals? 

What’s also great about these kinds of services is that they are often included with other products, like accessories, jewelry and even beauty products. This packaging of products opens up opportunities for new partnerships and collaborations between different retailers and brands. These are new ways to express creativity, and bring more options and versatility to consumers. 

Online subscription boxes are a new way we can experience fashion and style. It’s not just beyond shopping in-person, it’s even beyond the online shopping that we knew pre-pandemic. There’s a huge chance that these kinds of businesses are here to stay because they match so well with what today’s consumer wants and needs. We can expect these kinds of shopping experiences to continue to grow, with bigger name brands and retailers getting involved. 

This also creates the massive opportunity for independent personal stylists to start creating their own bespoke virtual services that bring the personalization of having a personal shopper, with a styling experience and the clothes that you want. This won’t just be an experience afforded to celebrities – a virtual stylist can be at the fingertips of just about any consumer curious about setting the direction of their fashion and style choices with some help. It’s truly a whole new world. It’s no longer just online shopping, we’ve entered the world of online fashion and we’re set to see it take over the world!

Description: The ethical treatment of animals becomes an ordinary thing, and even famous designers support this movement by involving animals in fashion shows.

Everyone has already understood that the world is changing rapidly today, and things that were common back in the day lose their importance, mutate and adapt to new realities. Modern people have shifted their life focus and looked at many things from a new perspective. Today, spiritual needs and personal development come to the fore. People have reconsidered the importance of many life aspects and concluded that they don’t need to follow the past concepts. Minimalism has become a new trend that covers various life spheres. Personal style and capsule wardrobe have become more crucial than a huge number of incompatible but fashionable clothing pieces. Slow fashion is a new black. And today, you don’t need to put on a mink coat or leather pants to look cool. Moreover, it is trendy to refuse such things and replace them with artificial analogs that don’t harm animals. The rights and lives of the latter have taken a key position and affected the fashion world.

Vegan Fashion Week

Los Angeles did not become the USA fashion capital, losing this title to New York, but it asserted itself as the center of a new fashion direction in 2019. Sometime after the ban on the sale and production of fur items, the city authorities organized the world’s first Vegan Fashion Week. The event was devoted not only to designers’ creative statements, but also to such important moments as respect for human lives, animal rights and the environment. In addition to the classic catwalk shows of clothes that had nothing to do with animals’ sufferings, they presented vegan dishes and beauty products. It turned out that one doesn’t need to use leather or fur to create fashionable clothes.

Pet influencers

Animals have started taking leading positions in different spheres. Thus, today one doesn’t need to be a human being to become an Instagram star. And like any web hero, a social media pet can make money on its fame to get something more delicious even than the best cheap puppy food. Many famous pet influencers appeared accidentally when their owners got tired of clogging their news feed with dozens of pet pics and decided to create a separate account for it. Today, social networks have a huge number of animal accounts with thousands and millions of subscribers. For example, a dog blog, harlowandsage, can boast of 1,7 million followers, while a raccoon pumpkintheraccoon has 1,3 million.

As usual, advertising is the main source of income for pet influencer owners. The main advertisers, of course, are companies with pet products. And you will hardly get surprised having come across royal canin food reviews on such a page. Besides, nowadays, they often represent brands that can offer something to pet owners. For instance, a vacuum cleaner or cosmetics that haven’t been tested on animals.

Dog fashion show

Anthony Rubio is a self-proclaimed “pet fashion couturier” who sent dogs down the runway along with humans in 2018. Ordinary dogs were on equal footing with some pet influencers invited as models to demonstrate puppy clothes. Their human companions were dressed in designer outfits too. For instance, Gigi Hadid represented Brandon Maxwell, while Kia Gerber presented clothes by Anna Sui.

Milan Fashion Week with puppies

Everybody knows that some designers adore arranging shocking shows to draw as much attention to their collections as possible. However, sometimes their outstanding ideas don’t get as much positive feedback as they would like to get. Thus, three years ago, famous models were sent down the runway with amazing puppies in their hands. You might have come across a pic of Gigi Hadid with a cute boxer in her hands. The thing that dogs matched models’ outfits drew criticism. Viewers claimed that animals aren’t accessories that should match your clothes, and people should adopt them not just to get a cute addition to their outfits. Everyone should realize that getting a pet is a huge responsibility a person should be ready for. Besides, many people noted that noisy and high-paced fashion shows are not the best place for such small creatures. And there were no guarantees that they got the required level of attention and care.

Stella McCartney’s message

British designer Stella McCartney decided to make an impressive statement during the show of her new winter collection that was a part of Paris Fashion Week. Thus, she sent huge plush animals down the catwalk along with ordinary models. There is nothing strange in the fact that people dressed in costumes of rabbits, crocodiles, and cows attracted the guests’ attention during the final fashion show. Well, maybe someone didn’t know that the designer was a pioneer in using recycled fabrics, vegan leather, and faux fur for her collections. And this performance was aimed at encouraging people to reject using fur and leather in their outfits. Neither animals nor the planet doesn’t deserve such treatment. McCartney showed outerwear (coats, raincoats), comfortable dresses, and suits in an androgynous and minimalist style. The outfits were complemented by gold and silver jewelry in the form of animal silhouettes.

 

 

A new year means new trends from fashion to hairstyles. Trendy hairstyles help you have a good day because it brings out your beauty. Depending on the shape of your face or the events you’ll be attending, there are many trendy hairstyles you can choose from.  

  

Here are some hairstyles to try out this season without feeling left out: 

 

• Curtain Bangs 

  

With any hair length, you can add curtain bangs while achieving flowing and elegant layers to frame your face. There are even different types of fringes to make the chop. You can ask the salon the chop you want. An experienced Brisbane Hairdresser knows many inspirations for such hairstyle, so it’ll be easy for you to choose.  

  

Go for voluminous curtain bangs if you don’t want to be subtle with your long hair. With short hair, you may want to go for a long fringe as well. You can even make your fringe bold by enhancing it with a bold color. Even with a carefree pony or stylish updo, curtain bangs can make your hair stylish. 

 

• Curly Shag 

  

Another trendy hairstyle that adds a stylish, edgy twist to your hair is a curly shag. Similar to curtain bags, curly shag can go with any hair length. It can create all-over layers for a long curly shag, while short ones are sexy and sassy.  

  

Curly shags can settle recalcitrant frizz while it boosts hair volume on fine hair. You can even make it modern if you make a curly shag on your bob haircuts. What’s important is to keep your hair healthy to make curly shags more appealing and not appear messy.

 

• The Bob 

  

Still one of the hottest hairstyles since its creation, a bob haircut will always put you in trend. There are numerous Hollywood stars who have rocked bob hairstyles, so don’t be afraid to try it, too. Also, you can choose a long bob or a short bob.  

  

Bobs can also add volume to fine or thin hair with layered cuts. Even curly and wavy hair can look extremely stunning with the right bob. If you want to add life to your curls, go for a short-layered bob.  

  

For straight hair, you can also do wonders with a sleek chin-length or layered cut bob instead of a dull straight hair. Especially for thicker hair, you can have a bob haircut to control and style your thick tresses easily.  

 

• Asymmetrical Cut 

  

If you want to have an innovative hairstyle, go for an asymmetrical cut. It can make you look cool, and you’ll stand out because the modern cut has one side longer than the other. There are also choices from long locks to lobs to pixie cuts.  

  

With a pixie cut, you can simply rock an asymmetrical hairstyle. You can add some layers to keep one side from feeling too heavy. Also, you can make your wavy bob more chic and mature with an asymmetrical bob.  

  

For a more serious bold contrast, an undercut with a long asymmetrical style beats them all. It’s an eye-catching hairstyle because the other side is shaved short while one side is flowing and long. 

 

Conclusion 

  

If you want to be in, get a trendy hairstyle. However long you want your hair to be, you can have many choices. You can add curtain bangs or have a curly shag to add character to your haircut. Bob can also make you look more modern and powerful, while an asymmetrical cut can make you stand out. What’s important is to carry your hairstyle confidently to make it look better. 

 

What is scarier than pennywise? No doubt, it’s acne scars. If not treated within time, acne can leave horrible scars behind.

Less severe acne would leave a spot behind that you can treat with home remedies. However, inflammatory acne such as cysts, pustules, nodules create an impact deep within your skin. That results in acne scars that would ruin your skin’s texture, natural glow, and softness.

The best way to get rid of acne scars is to treat the acne on time. 

A few legitimate treatments and remedies offered by dermatologists can clear your skin with a course of medicines. 

You can also try these acne scar removal treatments in Singapore and opt for the treatments that are best suited for your needs. Sozo Clinic has a series of treatments that can permanently get rid of scars. 

Now, before making you aware of the treatments, let’s walk through the simple process of identifying acne scars.

How To Identify Acne Scars?

Depending on the acne and its severity, acne scars has two types: 

• Depressed/ cavity like scars
• Elevation/ raised scars

Depressed acne or atrophic acne scars are hard to treat, and it has three different types.

1. Boxcar

If you see u shaped shallow scars with defined edges, then you might be facing boxcar scars. It could be rectangular-shaped depression with steep. 

The more resonant the cavity, the more difficult it would be to get rid of it. 

2. Ice Pick Scars 

Ice pick scars are narrow, deep, v-shaped, and are mostly round or oval shaped. These are a bit complex to treat and might take a lot of time to go away completely. 

3. Rolling Scars

Rolling scars are irregular. Mostly with rounded edges, these scars are wider. You won’t notice any deep cavities, but it’s better to get the treatment started before it gets worse. 

Elevated acne scars:

Elevated acne scars or hypertrophic scars have bumps or elevation like black spots or reddish spots above the skin. The bumps are the outcomes of excess collagen secreted during the healing process. 

While scars in the early stage are easily treatable with home remedies, consulting a dermatologist would be a good choice. 

Let’s first find out some home remedies before moving to the treatments and medications. 

How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars At Home?

Some of the below remedies may work for you, and some won’t. While traditional remedies can cure acne and scars, there isn’t a solid correlation between them. 

1. Aloe Vera: Natural aloe vera gel would do wonders for the skin.
2. Coconut Oil: Gently massage coconut oil on the scars to see the difference. 
3. Raw Honey: You can either apply raw honey directly to the scars or use it with a facepack to maximize the result. 

The best way to start with the above remedies is as soon as you see acne. The scars might not appear at all. 

If you feel the scars are not curing your expectations, time will rush to the dermatologist. 

Medical Treatments To Cure Acne Scars

Based on the severity and types of scars, dermatologists will suggest any below treatment remove the scars permanently. 

1. Laser Treatments

Laser treatments remove the uppermost layer of the skin without using any chemicals. The fresh layer of skin underneath will promote new cell generation. 

2. Chemical Peels

Based on your skin type, a chemical peel would work for you. Usually, peels containing trichloroacetic acid works for every skin type. Based on your tolerance to the peels, doctors will recommend a specific peel to treat the scars. 

3. Dermal Fillers

If your skin permits, without showing allergic reactions, then dermal filters reduce the acne scars. A soft tissue filter using products containing collagen gradually removes the scars permanently. 

4. Injections

In case of elevated or raised scars, special medication injected into the bump softens and reduces the scar. A course of injections would permanently flatten the scar resulting in clear skin. 

You still have time. Any of the above treatments would be a savior to your skin. Get rid of those scars and bring back the natural softness on your skin.