What It Costs

Ballpark Estimate: $40 to $4,800 depending on the number of shows If you have exquisite taste in clothes and can afford to splurge on couture items with extravagant details and embellishments that are custom fitted to your shape, then consider attending some of the upcoming Couture Fashion Week events. These luxury fashion shows provide an outlet for the best international … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $25 to $175 per month Do you wish you could change your jewelry as easily as you change your outfit? Maybe a beautiful gold Chanel necklace would be the perfect accent with your black cocktail dress, while two-carat diamond earrings and a hefty tennis bracelet would be great complements for your long red dress. And a thick silver chain would set off your … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $400 to $10,000 It used to be that having a suit custom made was a privilege that was reserved for the rich and famous. Today, though, this is no longer the case. Custom made suits are now obtainable for men from all walks of life and they can be made to fit not only most body types but also most budgets. In fact, one national trade group of custom tailors … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $60,000 (Associate’s Degree); $120,000 (Bachelor’s Degree) Imagine taking photos of beautiful models in swimsuits and getting paid for it! That’s what top fashion photographers get to do on a regular basis. But while the job has its perks, it also requires a great eye for fashion and beauty, many long days of extremely hard work and a lot of luck, too, … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $555 to $14,000 for a pair Have you ever fallen madly in love with a pair of shoes? If not, perhaps you’ve never tried on a pair of Manolo Blahniks. These fabulous high-end designer shoes combine the art form of a sculpture with the beauty of a piece of sparkling jewelry. Although these shoes have long been a staple of the rich and the famous, it wasn’t … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $5,000 for a new ready-to-wear suit The life of legendary fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel – most commonly known as “Coco Chanel” -- has all of the intrigue and drama of a best-selling novel. There is poverty, risk, luck, love, success, disappointment and riches. And then there’s the classic Chanel suit she created back in the 1920s, which started as a … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: No charge for invited guests If you’ve ever been to Milan, Italy, you probably know that the women there have an uncanny fashion sense. No matter where you go in the city, you will find the people to be impeccably dressed. That makes this the perfect place to host top representatives from the international fashion industry and press twice a year for Milan … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: Free for fashion insiders guests; $650 to $775 per person for VIP packages Londoners are known not only for their good taste but also for starting many style trends. This fact draws many Americans to make the long trip to attend London Fashion Week, where they can see first-hand the newest and most creative ideas to hit the European catwalks and soak all … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $120 to $300 Adult sizes; $50 to $150 Children sizes Are you lusting after a pair (or many pairs) of Uggs (or UGG® Australia) boots? If so, you are in good company, since girls and women of all ages seem especially taken with the simple, slipper-like design of these sheepskin boots, which are relatively easy to find and especially comfortable to wear. Some … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $500 to $2,000+ If you’ve ever tried on a pair of Christian Louboutins, you know first-hand how beautiful the graceful, sculpted lines of the elegant shoes make your legs and feet look and feel. And many Louboutin devotees swear that the signature sky-high heels are not only lovely to look at but much more comfortable, too, than they appear. An Array of … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: Free for industry insiders, celebrities and press; $35 to $1595 for tickets to various shows If you pride yourself on staying on top of the latest clothing styles and trends, then attending Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City is probably a must on your to-do-list. This special event is held in Manhattan’s Bryant Park every September and February, … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: under $20 for most pieces in the Walmart line to $3,000+ for high-end designer styles Got an extra $20 to spare? If so, then you may want to invest it in a flattering Norma Kamali for Walmart designer dress (similar to those in her upscale line that sell for several hundred dollars or more) that even the most stylish fashionista would probably be proud to … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $300 to $3,500+ You’ve probably noticed that many celebrities change their hairstyles as easily as they change their clothes and shoes. Perhaps one day, your favorite actress has short sassy hair, and the next day, she suddenly appears with long, luscious locks. Wonder what the trick is? It’s likely the work of a very skilled hair stylist and some high … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $300 to $5,000 Are you familiar with Chicago-based upscale clothing designer Maria Pinto? If you’d never even heard of her name until recently, you certainly are not alone. Pinto’s exclusive designs have been worn for the better part of a decade by many of Illinois’ best-dressed group and socialites, but the rest of the world wasn’t introduced to her … [Read more...]