Why do woman want top be WAG’s?

Despite many of the WAG’s appearing splashed across the papers for all of the wrong reasons, many girl’s today still strive to become either the wife or girlfriend of a pro footballer.
So what is it that exactly attracts us to their status?  Is it the all-year round permatanned skin?  The hefty jewellery?  The seats at the front row of fashion week?  The footballer’s salary? The list goes on, however today’s WAG’s seem to be setting quite a different example to that of the past WAG’s!  All of these may seem enticing, they don’t however make us different!
Today’s WAG’s tend to be of a different breed, the wive’s and girlfriend’s of the footballers now have their own status to live up to and are no longer quite simply classed as so and so’s girlfriend or wife.
Take Abby Crouch for example, she’s not just the wife of Peter Crouch, she’s a professional model and presenter.  She makes her own money with her own skills.  This is the type of WAG we hope all you girls strive to be as appose to someone that solely relies on the status of their football playing husband.
Another example is Cheryl Cole.  She is world famous for her style, her role on X-Factor and also her recent solo act.  She is another that doesn’t quite simply use her husband’s status to get where she is today.  She in fact started singing for an infamous girl band well before she met Ashley Cole.
However despite both the above stories, dating a footballer, what ever we may say, does help to raise a status.  This isn’t the way it should be and for the record, we hope young girl’s such as the two described above, continue to use their own skills to excel.  As appose to relying on another anyway!

The WAG’s

The WAG’s (www.fashionwag.com)

WAG’s are a cultural tribe in themselves and will always have a following of fashionistas!  This is mainly because of their over the top and statement dress sense as well as their attitude to the fashion world.

WAG was a term first used to describe the wives and girlfriends of the sportsmen in an innocent manner, this innocent manner didn’t however last too long!  The term WAG then became known as a label to describe someone that was shallow and consumerist as well as A-list obsessed!

Now however this term has been re-vamped once again.  WAG’s are no longer simply the A-list obsessed wives and girlfriends; they are woman in their own right!

They don’t rely on the wages of their husbands and boyfriends; they instead make their own names for themselves.  These names come in the shape of singer’s, models, clothes designers and perfume connoisseurs.

WAG’s are now a group of woman we look up to as appose to those that annoy and ridicule us.  We buy into their designs, cavort their styles and wear their fragrances.  WAG’s are the ones that have the latest designers and most sought after and renowned stylists on speed dial, with such an army behind them, how could they not look amazing 24/7!  This is one the main reasons we choose to try and recreate their style.  They are the ones wearing the latest designs fresh off the catwalks and they will therefore always remain stylish in our eyes!

The New season WAG

At one time all we would associate the WAG’s with were velour pastel coloured tracksuits, statement handbags, ridiculously high stilettos and shades that were so big, they often didn’t give you a glimpse of the person hiding behind them!

The shades and stilettos may still be a WAG statement, however everything else seems to have toned itself down a little and become more subtle style than in your face and garish.

However times have changed and this season’s WAG’s are thought of as some of the world’s most best dressed!  This is hardly surprising when they have a team of stylists at their beck and call, hairdresser’s on speed dial, designer’s on first name terms and salons ready and willing to close for them at a drop of a hat.

Many of the new seasons’ WAG’s are in fact very much into fashion and not just the wearing of it!  Victoria Beckham has her own fashion line, Alex Crouch is currently presenting a top hair styling show, Coleen is the face of many fashion shows for the curvaceous girl and an assortment of other footballer’s wives are now making a name for themselves!  This is refreshing to see that they are going out on their own, other than just relying on the name of their boyfriends and husbands!

Being a WAG of course has its positive aspects, however it also brings with it a certain stereotype.  It is great to see that these stereotypes are being brushed aside!  Que the new season WAG persona!

The new WAG

The ones to watch!

There are a whole herd of fashion wags, but the ones we all seem to be watching this season include the likes of the infamous VB and of course Colleen Rooney.  Both have very different styles but both are extremely on trend for the new season.

You can always guarantee Victoria to be dressed to the nines in the latest clobber and the best bit, she even creates some of it!  This means it is now easier than ever to get a hold of the ultimate style WAG’s style!

Colleen Rooney offers a look more suited to the girly girl and is less high high fashion and more down to earth.  This makes her the perfect style icon for those that wish to wear something that is both a little more affordable and a lot more appropriate for every day situations.

Even though we would all love to look like VB, wearing those uber high heels on a daily basis would have most of us in major pain!

Another WAG to watch out for is Alex Crouch.  being a model she knows exactly whats in and styles it in her own individual way

WAG’s still have it!

Some say that the day’s of WAG fashion may be over!  Those that think that must not have been taking note of the likes of Colleen Rooney, Stacy and Victoria Beckham.

Every time these stylish wives and girlfriends are seen out and about, they are always donning the latest catwalk wear and designer clobber.  In fact most of them have this season’s top stylists on speed dial.  This is why it is usually a safe bet to take a few style notes from the WAG’s of this season!

Against all odds, the WAG’s are back in full force and have re-grouped, adjusted to the new season’s trends and are back on the game for 2011!

Many of the new season WAG’s have also dropped the image of salon loving yummy mummies and have instead taking it upon themselves to delve into new careers.

No longer are they just the footballer’s wives they are the career woman of this generation and work just as hard as the rest of us…well mostly!

Skirts For Winter

The weather may be getting colder, but some women would rather be a little colder than comfortable than cover up in trousers and jeans. For winter 2011, there are some great skirts available for work and more casual days if you just can’t bear the thought of not showing your legs.

Full Skirt
This is a feminine and flowing style that can be worn with chunky sweaters for an ultra sophisticated glam look. Cinch in the waist with a belt and team with boots for warmth. Keep it mid-length, just below the knee or calf length is flattering for both work and relaxed days with the family.

Pencil Skirt
This style has made a huge comeback recently and the trend is continuing this winter. Available in a variety of materials and colours, there will be something that will suit everyone and the cut is very feminine, accentuating those curves without flashing too much flesh. Team with fitted jackets and heels and keep it knee length for a practical and up-to-date look.

Long Skirt
It doesn’t have to skim the floor, it will show off those fantastic boots and keep you a little warmer when it’s really cold. Calf length is very flattering and with the variety of colours and prints available, you will be bang on trend this winter. Team with a cropped jacket and long boots and add a scarf on cooler days.

Maxi Dress
A key style of summer, this is continuing into winter fashion and promises to be around for a while. Choose a bold colour to stand out for the crowd and keep accessories minimal for work although chunky necklaces and bracelets work well and add a touch of fun. Wear with killer heels for evening and a long scarf will add warmth and style.

The WAG’s boutique!

The WAG’s boutique is a very popular UK TV show in which two teams of footballers wives and girlfriends battle it out to run the best stylish store!

What it really brings to life is the actual world in which this season’s generation of WAG’s live in, what they wear, their etiquette and how they work their own unique style!

If you are a fan of the wives and girls, then you should really check out the show.  Not only will you be able to steal a number of style tips!  You will also be able to step into the lives of the WAG’s themselves!

Clothes and accessories from the stores themselves are actually now sold in prestigious department stores!  This is great news for those that really want to cavort such a style!

The wives and girlfriends show us they still have it!

The wives and girlfriends of the footballers are renowned for their fashion forward thinking and this is why many of us tend to cavort their style!

They are often splashed across centre spreads in magazines and many mags often feature a special on how to steal their style, selecting similar pieces to that of what the WAG’s are wearing and revealing lower cost look a likes.

Some of the WAG’s even have their own brands and make-up labels!  This certainly makes it easier for us wannabes to cavort their style!

Chanel,Alexander McQueen, you name it the WAG’s have it and it is often given to them by the designers for no cost!  However they do have the money and certainly never seem to be afraid of spending!  It is a shame we don’t all have the lavish life of the footballer’s wife’s, it is however easier to create their style if you know how!

Capture their style

On screen and off screen the celebs and A-list actresses always seem to look effortless in style.

Whether they are attending a premier, a casting or a fashion event, the stylish stars always seem to be cavorting the latest trends, the most up to date designs from the of the moment designers and the most on-trend footwear.

Accessories are always a must and bags and head pieces such as fastenators and head bands are always placed to perfection.

So how do they do it, they constantly appear to be filming for hours on end, juggling hectic social and home lives and also attending all the events!

Well the answer to that is a truckload of help, they have stylists, designers on speed dial, make-up artists, and an array of other on-tap designer know-how.

This is why it is so easy for the A-list to look super hot at all times.

However there is a way you to can steal a little of their style know-how!  Some boutiques in fact supply personal shopper and stylist.  This is a great investment if you require to purchase a great outfit for a particular event!