August 5, 2015 Friends and Peers
The “when and how” of ending a friendship is one thing. The “why” is another. I have been torturing myself over ending a burnt-out friendship for over a year. But I finally am ending it. Why? Why put aside a…
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In the 1960’s it was the “maxi” dress. Long, falling almost to the floor (or sweeping it-depending on the style), it was often associated with hippies and counterculture. The maxi has been renamed the “town gown,” a day dress of…
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The fashion magazines are full of ads and pictorials about what is hot for Fall 2009. It can be overwhelming to wade through it all. Luckily, this fall features fashions that are easy on the wallet and easy to wear….
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With all the talk of financial melt-downs, it seems surprising that fashion is still a force. But being stylish has little to do with spending money, and more about being savvy in what you wear. It really does not take…
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With the theme of 2009 being “hope and change”, there are definite changes in fashion’s colors. The basic colors are back. Splurging on a new wardrobe is out. But with the addition of just one piece in the new, hot…
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The current rage for colored denim jeans began last summer. Celebrities on the West Coast were sporting skin tight stretch denim in turquoise late in summer 2008. Colored denim is here to stay for spring and summer 2009, so owning…
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Jeans are iconic pieces of clothing. When you wear them, you are wearing a slice of Americana. Even if the denims are cheap discount store apparel, they are still JEANS. They were invented for hard-working men and women. And by…
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Plum, lilac, lavender. All shades of the new hot color-purple! For years, purple and its hues have been seen only in children’s clothing and acrylic cardigans. Not any more! Women and men are embracing this color in clothing and accessories….
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This season, skirts are doing something quirky. They look as good from the back as they do from the front! Designers are putting details on the backs of skirts: from buckles to kick-pleats. I have even seen the most subtle…
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The holiday season is almost upon us. And who doesn’t want something special to wear? It feels good to have a nice outfit when visiting, entertaining, or having family visits at home. I even wear a “holiday top” while baking…
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The 1960’s was a decade of extreme change in everything. From politics to social mores, every part of the Western world was in upheaval. Fashion changed drastically during this time. From 1960 to 1970, clothing went from classic to crazy….
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Back-to-school time is fast approaching. The stores are loaded with sales and new merchandise for the Fall 2008 season. Thanks to nation-wide shoe store chains, everyone has a chance to buy the coolest kicks (shoes), no matter where they live….
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The cool breezes tell me fall is on its way. It’s time to put away the shorts and slip into the comfort of denim and corduroy. New jeans are my favorite way of heralding the new season; I guess it’s…
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Jeans never go away. Denim is as hot as it ever was. It lasts, it looks good, and if you buy the right style, it will be on trend for many years. There is no trick to buying the right…
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The new decade is here. While we are moving into the future, we seem to be looking back to other times, simpler times. Consumers are enjoying a return to the shops, but they are not looking for flash and forward. …
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The new skinny jeans are so different from the pants of the past. I continue to be impressed by the fit and fabric of the new jeans. They really can be worn by almost anyone, from super-thin to ample. With…
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Fleece jackets are a relatively new fashion phenomenon. They have been used for over twenty years by outdoorsmen and hunters. But fashionable fleece has evolved in just the last 10 years. With the invention of reliable polyester fleece fabric (from…
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Lush, based in Canada, is a holistic body care product company. They create, mostly by hand, luscious, indulgent items that are also good for you. Creams, soaps, hair and skin emollients are just a few of Lush’s splurge-worthy treats. The…
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The beauty of vintage jeans is twofold. They are pre-worn, so the fading, the wear marks, the fraying, is authentic. No mechanism can create proper use-marks on new denim. New jeans look like new jeans, no matter how the company…
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The coveted crocodile! The Lacoste line of clothing was developed by tennis great Rene Lacoste. Nicknamed “The Crocodile” for his tenacious on-court skills, Lacoste had his tennis clothing embroidered with the reptile. He developed the shirt made with special jersey…
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Online shopping for current fashion is easier than ever. Online stores are understanding that clothing buyers are busy people. They are working hard to make online clothing shopping interesting, affordable, and entertaining. I browse online for all my clothing, whether…
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An all-natural hair dye that doesn’t injure the hair, but conditions and protects it? Hard to believe, but henna is an herb that has been used as a hair conditioner and colorant for millenia. Henna can color, but it also…
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My hair has always been fine and half-curly/half-straight; “straggly” is the word someone used for it. I tried many hair care products, including the best organic shampoos and treatments I could afford. I knew good nutrition made good hair, but…
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February 17, 2015 Communication
Deception undermines friendships, family relations, and business acquaintances. A lie has a ripple effect, hurting not just the person lied to, but everyone surrounding the liar. Though it is not easy to tell the truth, ultimately honesty is less trouble…
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Summer styles are light and breezy, with slippy, strappy sandals to match. From the flip-flop to the ultra-high cork-heeled wedge, summer shoe styles are meant to look barely there. The problem is-they are uncomfortable to walk in. Anything more than…
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Spring is on the horizon. No matter how worrisome the world might be, spring is still a time of rejuvenation and hope. Thinking about shoes seems frivolous, but everyone wears them, and everyone needs a certain number of them. You…
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Grunge style is defined by natural fabrics, fashioned into timeless work-wear styles. These clothes are worn with careless ease and relaxed nonchalance. Half the challenge of wearing grunge well is the attitude, the other half is the actual clothing. Grunge…
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