The bikini has had a fascinating history. The tantalizing two-piece has evolved into a fashion icon appearing regularly at beaches around the world, in sporting event rings featuring ultimate fighters and within the pages of the annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit…
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August 12, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Names like the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Parsons School of Design have all earned their place as one of the top schools for Fashion Design. Other institutions that have sewn…
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As the snow continues to fall into the River Thames and Big Ben shakes off the icy chill of yet another frosty day, smart women are not only interested in the coming week’s weather forecast, but also the fashion forecast…
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Often men have a difficult time keeping up with fashion trends from season to season. Spring/Summer 2009, with its mix of a little of this and lots of that, can cause even the most levelheaded, stylish man a bit of…
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There is an unspoken belief that a busy, professional 43-year-old female going out to a bar in the hopes of meeting an attractive, smart, funny man has a better chance of getting kidnapped by terrorists. So what does a smart,…
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As the snow continues to fall and Mother Nature shakes off the icy chill of yet another frosty day, smart women are not only interested in the coming week’s weather forecast, but also the fashion forecast for Spring/Summer 2009. Spring/Summer…
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Individual style that expresses one’s emotion is the closest definitive way to describe “emo”. Of course, the irony is that emo is all about not being classified and being against the norm. Tight jeans and tops, hair that covers a…
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Jumping into Spring 2012’s array of fashion trends requires an adventurous palette, a knack for color and most of all an understanding of the best accessories to take any outfit from the chill of winter to the burst of spring. …
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The days of a well-dressed man being called a metrosexual have come and gone, but not the contemporary man’s desire to look put together without looking over studied. The best trends of the Spring 2008 men’s collections have given the…
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England has always been an influential voice in the fashion design dialogue earning it a place as one of the top four cities alongside New York, Paris and Milan. British fashion has been making a strong presence since the days…
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Known for her rock and roll clothing, shoes and even fragrances, fashion designer Anna Sui has never designed with reviews in mind. After her first runway show in 1991, Sui was an international success quickly opening boutiques in NY, LA,…
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Even though we exist in a world filled with conflict, rising cost for resources and more and more people connecting with their fellow man via MySpace and Facebook instead of through actual in-person interaction, fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2008 would…
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We’re all familiar with names like Prada, Gucci, Issye Myake, Byblos etc, but who’s really wearing it? Isn’t it time a fashion column talked about what is really being sported by millions of Americans? All too often we see what…
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Great news, ladies: skinny jeans are on the way out. “Wonderful for those who have a rear end,” began an in-the-know fashionista. “Who likes the idea of looking like a pear on stilts?” Wider leg jeans make a return to…
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The pursuit of fantastic fashion can be a daunting challenge when your taste runs the likes of Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Dolce and Gabanna, but your budget s closer to things like Gap, Goodwill and give me a discount. The…
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January 2, 2015 Friends and Peers
Many people value their friendships in the same way they value their family. Often it is our friends we consult when thinking about change in our lives and more often than not, our friends are the ones we talk to…
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New York, Milan, Paris and London are the epicenters of fashion and twice each year showcase the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter collections of the world’s top designers during their cities Fashion Week. Over the course of several days, each city plays…
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Elegant, sophisticated and worldly are common words used to describe fashion designer Carolina Herrera. The South American born fashion icon, who at 73, seems to be getting better with age is known for her effortless designs, which combine a chic…
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May 16, 2014 Friends and Peers
Defining the idea of a geek is simple and difficult all at once. A geek can be someone who is into computers (way too much, some might say), has all the latest tech gadgets, talks about shows like Dr. Who,…
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As Lois prepared for her date with Amy, she wondered if she could be the one. Amy had approached her at a party and seemed forthright, funny and fabulous. (It didn’t hurt that she was also really cute.) But Lois…
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As Lois prepared for her date with Amy, she wondered if she could be the one. Amy had approached her at a party and seemed forthright, funny and fabulous. (It didn’t hurt that she was also really cute.) But Lois…
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