Website Focus: Be Precious Clothing

“At Be Precious, we're not trying to make fashionable clothing modest.
We're trying to make modest clothing fashionable.”

-Josh Liggett, CEO,
Be Precious Inc.

Be Precious Clothing was started in 2007 as a family business. With relatives who have been in the fashion industry for 25 years, this is a stylish resource for modest clothing. They have women's contemporary clothing as well as little girl's clothing. There are also a few accessories. Be Precious Clothing is inexpensive and a good start for some basics in the modest and trendy girl's wardrobe.

Fall Fashion Trends 2008

English school girl:



This style is bringing out contemporary tweeds and plaids inspired by the 50's. Lean cuts with a slight slouchy appeal is totally flattering to most body types. The trick to keeping this classy look is to keep it crisp and clean. Look for punchy accessories to bolden up the look.






Boho Chick:



Look for chiffon tops of florals and paisleys paired with vintage denim. Long skirts or dresses with leather trenches and boots give heed to the 60's. Accessories to match: scarves, embroidery, wood and beads, and roughed up leather.






Minimalist:



Strong colors and futuristic cuts of basic designs make this pared down look very edgy-cool. Keep the colors blocky and simple. Think monochromatic superhero. No need for a lot of jewelry. Go for the less is more approach in accessories. Wear with platform ankle boots, or super strappy heels. Go for extra color with a vibrant purse.






Romantic Vampire:



This goth inspired style is sexy and sheik. Black lace, sheer flowy fabrics, romantic tops with blouson sleeves, long skirts, and layers. Cardigans and tights can be a nice addition. Accessorize lightly because of the amount you have going on with the rest of the outfit. Go for heirloom-type jewelry, dark beads or chains, a touch of metal or leather, and to top it off, sexy very-high heels.




My Boyfriend's clothes:


Mike & Chris Dallas Sleeveless Leather Vest

This is a marriage of preppy menswear and military style. I know right? Look for soft feminine tops with vests paired with trousers. Trenches and leather bombers over lean fit dresses and boots. Jeans and tees with cardigans and fedoras. This style is all about taking the toughness of menswear and combining it with softness.





Accessories of the Season:


Eugenia Kim Meg Mink Velour Felt Fedora

Hats and Headwear! You can choose feminine wide-brimmed felt and the cloche or you can go with fedoras and newsboy caps. Scarves and headbands are also big this season.










Jessica Simpson Women's Nichola Pump,Ice,6.5 M US
Shoes! Super strappy heels (the more the better), loafer pumps, ankle boots, tall boots, high heeled boots, riding boots, flat oxfords, metallic mary janes, there are so many choices you will need to designate a closet just for your shoes!

ECO-Friendly Fashion

Eco-friendly fashion is a term that we are hearing a lot lately. It is an ideal of creating fashion in a way that will protect the environment and our bodies from harmful processes and chemicals. I think this is one trend that is creating a new genre for fashion and accessories. The buzz words associated with these earth conscious efforts are organic, recycled, and ecological footprint. The definitions are below (taken from http://naturalhealthcare.ca):

organic

Produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides.

recycled

Textiles that have been discarded by consumers, retailers or charitable organizations, which have undergone a discriminating process of sorting, grading and separation into waste-free products suitable for reuse.

ecological footprint

The calculation of the amount of natural resources required by an individual or group of individuals (plants, animals, nations) to sustain itself.

These ideas have been transforming the clothing industry. Eco-Friendly Fashion Shows are popping up everywhere showcasing the more style conscious designs. There are now plenty of options available for the green gal. Mass producing companies like Levi's, GAP, 7for all Mankind, American Apparel and more have introduced their eco-friendly lines. And celebrities such as Natalie Portman, Sheryl Crow, and Stella McCartney are coming out with eco-apparel lines as well. You can even find eco-friendly items at Target and Walmart. This is more than a mere trend and healthy for our planet and bodies too.

Our ECO List:
Tom's Shoes-each pair sold equals a pair donated to a child in need. available at planetshoes.com, endless.com (see ads)
Soul-Flower.com
GeckoTrader.com
Ecoist.com
BTC Elements.com-skater Lindsay Jo Holmes makes earring out of old skateboards
Ecoganik.com
clothing, also available at couturecandy.com (see ad)
Loyale.com-clothing and accessories for men, women, and children

PlanetShoes.com (see ad)
MooShoes.com
Ecochic.com