FASHION has a new
address in Lubbock ...
Lubbock Looks!

For a while now,
we've been watching Lubbock women, watching their lifestyle, seeing their sense of fashion. Regardless of where you live, you gather your style information from a variety of places. It is our aim to be one of those ... a stopping place to gather updates, tips, local looks, and information about products you can buy in Lubbock!
it just so happens, we think FASHION lives in Lubbock!

Pictured above, left to right is our LUBBOCK LOOKS team: Diana Dee, Michaela Proper, Phyllis Jones, and Sandy Parker.

On the FIRST and THIRD Thurdsays of each month,
we will touch on each of these areas:
Fashion Files - What's Hot, What's Not.
Style Sightings (people caught in the act of taste and style)
An Eye for Detail
"Style Talk" - a Q&A section
"This just in ... " showcasing new products that just arrived in Lubbock!
We hope you find this a service to you. Click here to let us know what you think ... and if you have any thoughts about what we can do to serve you! Here's to LUBBOCK LOOKS!

Phyllis Jones, Beauty Advisor

What's Hot. What's Not. For Fall 2006.

Welcome ladies to the launche of “Lubbock Looks” .
I am thrilled to work with Sandy Parker and her staff as we put forth fashion information for you twice a month. Kicking off the fashion section of the Fun Club website opens with “What is Hot for Fall 2006”.

Seeing RED is the hot hue for the season. Anything red; red shoes, red handbags, red dresses, red jackets, you name it, red is the color. Second in line of the newest of new is menswear fabrics. Herringbone fabrics for pants, blazers and even on shoes.

In accessories - the new is to layer on plenty of gold. Gold necklaces in multistrands, gold cuff bracelets and gold hoop earrings are the season’s must haves. For “shapes” look for jumpers (not for everyone), short boxy jackets (really NOT for everyone) and the return of the vest. This time the vest is fitted, very fitted.
Do what works for you and let us hear from you.

To come – the the do’s and don’ts of the tights trend and leggings.
Are they for you???????

Michaela Proper, Style Editor

People caught in the act of good taste and style!

Textures are in! Blending textures such as flocking and lace (seen above) are good ways to reinvent your wardrobe.	If you want to keep your sparkle subtle try a decked out pocket.	Plunging neck lines are big this Fall. Remember to layer a LOT of beads with a low neckline so that attention will remain on your face.
Beaded bra straps are a great alternative for convertible bras and a must if you wear spaghetti straps this season.	Gold is the color for accessories. This jacket is a great example, but if a gold jacket is a bit to bold for you, try a pair of gold Chandelier earrings instead.	Hodge-podge jewelry is a fun way to liven up any outfit. Funky beads in all shapes, sizes, and colors strung together in random patterns add a touch of youthful flair to Fall

Michaela Proper, Style Editor

Back to School Cool

Fashion forward Lubbockites don’t necessarily follow the pattern of the nation’s trend setters. We have our own culture and character which heavily influence the clothes we wear and the ways we live.

Although skinny jeans and canvas belts are in retail stores, the more practical Lubbock shopper will stick to a classy contemporary look that will incorporate some well selected timeless style pieces (that they probably already own) and add one or two new pieces to update their style for Fall.

Remember these important tips when it comes to being trendy this Fall.
1. Stick to clothes that fit your body shape (Not everyone can wear those skinny jeans.)

2. Buy something that you love and will wear (I probably won’t wear a canvas belt regardless of trends or how good someone else says I look in it)

3. Buy something that you have a good feeling will stay in style for a while (I am reminded of a tacky green and orange striped, bell sleeved sweater that a friend bought; it was fun for about five minutes) or something you like enough to wear in a creative manner even if it might go out of style before you’re ready to give it up.

My Fashion forecast for Lubbock this Fall includes blazers, vintage style vests, and skirts which incorporate a lot of texture (such as, lace, ruffles, patchwork etc). All of these pieces can be worn with each other in several combinations and they also dress up a pair of blue jeans (If you don’t want to wear a skirt over your blue jeans you could wear it over a longer skirt or by itself for a plethora of looks).

Remember it’s important to feel comfortable and confidant in whatever you wear.

Michaela Proper, Style Editor

Your questions. Your answers. Your Thoughts.

Q. When is it appropriate to wear a hat?

A.Whenever you feel like it!
Seen here is Shara from 10 20 Boutique sporting a black cap with white polka dots. Adorable!

Click here ... to send your questions to Michaela and watch LUBBOCK LOOKS for the answers!

Sandy Parker, Publisher

Cool "finds" in our local stores!

Not everything "cool" is in Dallas. And, Neimans is NOT the only place to shop for fashion and stylish accessories! "This just in" is a section where we feature some cool things that just came in to our stores in Lubbock and the area. Take a look ... and click on the small image below ... to get the BIG PICTURE.

Lubbock Looks™
is a project of
Lubbock Fun Club.com
All rights reserved.

Phyllis Jones
Beauty Advisor
Phyllis is a Mary Kay Consultant, fashion coordinator, public speaker, writer and consultant.

Michaela Proper
Style Editor
Michaela is a
Visual Communication major at LCU and plans to be publisher of her own
fashion magazine upon graduation.

Diana Dee
Fashion Advisor
Diana is a morning show celebrity on Stars 104.3 and former owner of Diana's Dollhouse - a legendary Lubbock store for years.

Sandy Parker
Publisher
Creator of the Lubbock Fun Club, Sandy is "The Fun Lady". Her magazine career includes national magazines such as Vogue and Southern Living.

PHOTO CREDITS
We appreciate Drake Design and Photography for the
outstanding staff photos.

Fashion Photography
by Michaela Proper

This "chic chick" was spotted
at the Drake Photography's
fashion event,
"Lights, Camera, Fashion" show, sporting this trendy jacket.