Top 10 Women’s Fashion Websites You’ve Never Heard Of
Tired of what major fashion magazines have to say about this and that—that designer, this trend, that store, and this season? Well, you’re not alone. That’s why some pretty spiffy and inventive people forged into the online world to bring you alternative views on fashion. That’s right, Vogue. You have rather feisty DIY competition, which is a good thing…well, for the consumers, at least. Why? Because most of us aren’t a size 0 and the thought of $1,000 jeans makes our bank accounts shudder. If you want fashion from a different perspective, here are the top 10 quality fashion websites you’ve probably never heard of (unless you’re a fashion addict, in which case there’s a remote possibility you have):
1. Always Urban
Ultra-cool clothes for men AND women! But the hip factor’s going to cost you, although not nearly as much as what Women’s Wear Daily typically advertises. A sweet button jumper, for instance, runs for $86. Hit them up at: http://www.alwaysurban.com
Top 10 Staple Gothic Fashions & Accessories
Be honest, girls—are you tired of sulking in the same black T-shirt and pair of raggedy black jeans all the time? Maybe it’s time to vamp your up your Gothic style a little bit by venturing outside of Hot Topic once in a while. Say goodbye to the middle school interpretation of the Dark Side and hello to the ever-elegant and ever-mysterious Victorian Goth look. Here are your closet’s top ten staples (not necessarily in this order but if you want to take arbitrary numbering seriously, be my guest):
1. FISHNETS
Dress up your gams and every starving artist in town will hunt you down for your number. You can wear fishnets every season of the year (except perhaps spring and summer, depending where you live and how often you go outside). Smaller, more discreet holes look more elegant than gaping ones. (Some fishnets’ holes are so large that they defeat the purpose of wearing hosiery at all!) These are best worn with skirts obviously but get creative—you can pair them with tailored shorts if you like. Also, your fishnets DON’T have to be black. Grabbing some in red or purple, for example, is a great way to add color to your wardrobe. Unless of course you’re totally sold on the morbid zombie thing.
Top 10 Worst Shoes To Wear And Step In Dog Poop
Keeping with a dog theme (see our top 10 smartest dogs), today’s top 10 list is a bit more bizarre, but still helpful advice for those who stroll in dog-filled neighborhoods. Behold the Top 10 Worst Shoes If You Step In Dog Poop.
10. Kitten Heels
Ever walked over grass with kitten heels? Those little heals sink right in and it’s like you are wearing flats. Imagine if the grass was actually dog poop. Yuck.
Top 10 Worst Olympic Mascots
A good Mascot is a symbol of the spirit of the Olympics in general; while, at the same time, teaching the world something about the country where the event is taking place. I also feel that mascots should exude a positive and focused energy and enthusiasm for the games as well as the city, country and culture they represent.
10. MukMuk (2010, Vancouver Winter Games)
This character is supposed to be a Vancouver Island Marmot but it would be more accurate to describe him as an underdog. He is the ‘designated sidekick’ of the three official mascots for the Winter Games: Quatchi, Miga and Sumi. It’s like the real mascots are saying, “Okay MukMuk you can hang out with us but you’re not really one of us.” And pathetic little MukMuk says, “Gee, thanks guys! Woo hoo!”.
While the official mascots are out in the real world promoting the Olympics (okay, they are really just humans in costume) MukMuk the wannabe just exists on the internet and is not even important enough to include on the souvenir merchandise. Poor little guy.
You can read more about little MukMuk’s plight.
Top 10 Hairstyles
When it comes to our hair, we have had a myriad of styles. Some have become fond memories and some were “cut” from the fashion scene even before they had a chance to grow into ‘do that could withstand the test of time. The hairstyles below reflect the creativity of the human race in its never-ending drive to make a fashion statement, so with about much ado, here are the top 10 hairstyles.
10. The Afro
As much a political statement as it was a hairstyle, the afro of the 1970’s was a symbol of race pride, progressive political views, and a “Black Is Beautiful” ideal. Also called “The Natural”, this refers to the fact that a true afro occurs in hair that is not chemically altered in any way by relaxing agents, straightening, etc. Which means that very few white folks can naturally attain an afro. Much to the dismay of many, because it is a truly fun hairdo. Films have poked fun, sure, but they poked more fun at the Blaxploitation era of films more than the hairdo itself. And tell us that Beyonce didn’t look smokin’ with her Foxy Cleopatra ‘fro in the last Austin Powers movie.
Top 10 Most Famous Playmates
About 54 years ago, Hugh Hefner created quite a ruckus when he started printing “Playboy” from his kitchen in Chicago. Fast forward to today and the empire has expanded to encompass much of the world, publishing in just about every medium. While “Playboy” was once a household name because men would only look at the magazines for the articles, the magazine has also launched quite a few careers for the centerfold Playmates. Some of the Playmates have been famous simply for their physical beauty, others for their career and still others for their shenanigans in the media.
10. Shanna Moakler
Playmate of the Month - December 2001
A former Miss USA, Shanna Moakler became a Playmate in December 2001. Known for her on-again, off-again relationship and marriage to Blink 182’s Travis Barker, her life was chronicled for a short time on MTV’s “Meet the Barkers.” Though the blonde bombshell has had a relatively successful career in television and movies, she may remain better known as the hotter half of the Barkers.
Top 10 Ugliest Sports Uniforms
Lets get one thing out of the way: The 70’s and 80’s spawned some of the worst uniform ideas imaginable. Yes, fashion was a low point all around, and we don’t need to look much further than our professional sports teams to realize that decadence and illegal chemical substances were rampant during those times. Thankfully, we all came to our senses around the time that big hair bands died out and the major sports franchises hired marketing directors with fashion sense to overhaul their team’s look.
You’ll notice a common theme: Orange rarely makes for a good choice in uniform color. Some teams can get away with it, but pair it with brown, yellow, or more orange and things go south pretty quickly. Without further adieu, the top 10 worst sports uniforms of all time:
10. Quebec Nordiques, 1972 - 1995
The Nordiques sported these fashionable jerseys with minimal changes, throughout their franchise history, which began in the WHA in 1972 and ended with the team’s move to Denver prior to the 1996-97 NHL season. At first glance, you may notice the team’s logo and ask, “What is a Nordique, and what does it have to do with that elephant in the middle of their jersey?” Rest assured, that’s no elephant, upon further review we can see that it is an artist’s rendition of a letter “N” next to a hockey stick. As for the name the Nordiques…well, some things were meant to remain a mystery.
Top 10 Mustaches
If you are male (and a probably a few females), at one time or another you have sported a mustache. While most of us don’t have the testosterone to do the ’stache proud, here are few individuals, both real and imaginary, who have pulled off the the mustache with great aplomb. As a matter of fact, you probably can’t picture any of these personalties without a mustache and with that I give you the top ten mustaches.
10. Salvador Dalí
Being great artist and a little weird (or eccentric, if you are a great artist) usually go hand in hand. It was said that Dalí wore mustaches because he was inspired by dictators who wore them. Dalí was a colorful and imposing presence in his ever-present long cape, walking stick, haughty expression, and upturned waxed mustache, famous for having said that “every morning upon awakening, I experience a supreme pleasure: that of being Salvador Dalí.”
Top 10 Most Beautiful Eyes
Finding the world’s most beautiful eyes was challenging to say the least. With a list that started at 50 and then was reduce to 10, you can imagine the hesitation to exclude some of the many beautiful women that were considered. Some that missed breaking the top ten were Megan Fox, Raquel Welch and, believe it or not, Marie Osmond.
Of course one of the most difficult tasks of this hunt for the most beautiful eyes was finding a large head shot. Most photos pictured the entire female’s body. And when you look at the list of women below you’ll see why, most certainly had a beautiful body to match their incredible eyes.
You can click each image to see a larger version.
10. Charlize Theron
She’s got great eyes, but what else? She won an Oscar for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in Monster.
Top 10 Hats
Our heads sometimes need a little help and that calls for a hat. Looking for the top ten hats required a sense of style, a sense of history and sense of popularity. While most of the hats on the list aren’t in fashion today, they are all unmistakable in their design.
10. Fez
In the Western world, the fez occasionally serves as a symbol of relaxation. In cartoons, characters are shown wearing a fez often while lying in a hammock on vacation or just relaxing after a hard day of work. This curious imagery may be a throwback to the late 19th century English practice of men wearing a loose fitting smoking jacket and braided fez-like headdress when relaxing informally in the evenings. In any case a fez hat is sure to garner attention, especially if a man is driving a small car in a parade. 
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