Urban fashions are a mix of stylish comfortable clothing and big bold accessories topped with a mischevious smile.

Sick and rude: the latest women's urban styles of clothing rock the house.

Sick and rude. In today's lingo, the terms are complimentary. They might describe an item of apparel that is just too cool. Sick—or rude—can describe a fashion look, or a product that's a bundle of high-tech bells and whistles. Many of today's newest urban fashions fall into the sick-rude category for today's collection of women's urban clothing styles ranges from outrageously raw to ostentatiously elegant.

Women looking for a fashion boost can find many ways to achieve their desires. Sit for a minute in a restaurant with a street-side window and watch the passing parade. Women of all ages are out and about, doing what they need to do to get through the day. Careers, family obligations and romantic concerns are just a few of the issues contended with these days by American women.

Fashion is a reflection of the times

One almost can hear the thoughts of the female passersby. Some are thinking about what to make for dinner. Others are thinking of how they can get that big promotion. Many are wondering about their kids or their futures with their selected partners. It's a busy world and fashion is a reflection of the times and the issues of the day. Secure in their fashion sense are those who face it wearing a fur-lined hoodie, a pair of stylish tight jeans and a smile.

A look back lends appreciation to the present

Historically, fashion has gone through some rough times. Women through the ages have been subjected to styles repressing their femininity. Hoop skirts once kept women's garments suspended far away from the body and thus reduced—supposedly—any sinful temptation for men seeking a glance at a curvy hip or a well rounded set of buttocks.

Likewise, there have been times in history when a woman's bosom was flattened with fabric wraps that eradicated the feminine protrusion of their breasts. In modern times, there have been other fashion sins: spandex and tube tops are contenders—in the opinion of this guru.

Today's freedoms include fashion freedom

Thankfully, women today are free to dress in ways that make them feel good—and look good. They can make a statement of freedom and independence in the way they walk and carry themselves. It's a fashion triumph to strut one's stuff in style and comfort. It takes confidence to wear a great-looking pair of tight jeans or a bust-hugging skimmer with a rhinestone-studded, decorative bra strap peeking out from the top.

Make fashion not war

Women's urban clothing can be a reflection of the will to fight for success and a higher standard of living. Social trends reflect the mood of the country and occurrences happening in other parts of the world. One of today's hottest urban clothing styles combines rough-looking camouflage print pants with body-skimming black, green or tan long-sleeved tees.

Kick up the fashion hype with a great pair of boots

Boots are essential for those who want to wear women's urban clothing with flair and a nonchalance that indicates a sense of security in one's life and in one's fashion choices. High boots with a high heel go well with those stunning tight jeans. But this year, the boots don't always have to be black. Fashionable high, mid-calf or ankle-height boots are an integral part of the urban wardrobe.

Let it drip with faux jewels or semi-precious stones

Women's tops and pants, skirts and hats often are accented with inset stones. A pair of jeans with the side seams highlighted with studs or inset rhinestones makes a fashion statement for day—or evening. The look is further enhanced oftentimes with swirls of heavily embroidered accents. The use of stones and metallic thread gives a garment the appearance of richness, oftentimes without too much additional cost

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Top it all with a great hat or scarf

Years ago, hats were worn mostly by the ladies who lined the first few pews at church on Sunday morning. Hats were complicated accessories whose presence was mandatory in church or at weddings—and funerals. The hats sometimes were tiny little constructions with a wispy veil. Other times, they were huge brimmed affairs adorned with fake flowers and feathers from ostriches, peacocks or pheasants. Reports of women going airborne in a stiff breeze remain unfounded.

What is true is that today's urban fashions enable freedom of hat. A lot depends upon a woman's destination. Going to a club? Choose a soft, slouchy hat that frames the face. Going to the mall? Consider a hat with a brim whose sides can be folded up and secured with a decorative pin. Going on a hot date? Wear a hat that's easy to fling off when it comes time for a midnight kiss. Women's urban clothing styles reflect a free and easy lifestyle—and a woman with the confidence to rule her world.