I never ran my life on what looks good in an OK or InTouch magazine. To me, clothes are a necessity. Without clothes, we would run about naked. Running around naked in public hasn’t sparked my interest. I did my…
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For a man who dates plus-size women, shopping for jeans, shirts or shoes is a chore. But, imagine buying panties or bras! For a plus-size woman, choosing the right bra (in a store) can feel, like getting your teeth pulled…
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To understand the fascination with “gangsta” style, we must discovery its history. The word “gangsta” is taken from “gangster” or a street criminal. During the Prohibition Era, gangsters, like Al Capone donned double-breasted pinstripe suits. The more expensive the attire,…
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May 17, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
“Looking good is always in season.” (marcus brooks 2011) When flipping through fashion magazines, you see models dressed for different kinds of climates. In spring issues, you may see people wearing thinly-knit sweaters with seude jackets or fleece pullovers. Fall…
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May 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
What happened to courting your spouse, marrying your spouse, and then having kids? Marriage is supposed to be between two people willing to share their lives with one another. What happened to the joy of waking up to someone who…
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After 15 years of practice, buying clothes for women is one of my specialities. I’m comfortable with going into a Younkers, JCPenney or Von Maur department store to purchase outfits for significant others. Even today, I see my exes wearing…
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Back in the early 1950s, a young bachelor named Hugh Hefner began his campaign of objectifing women. He created a men’s magazine called Playboy which displayed attractive females in skimpy clothing or totally nude. The models pictured were often thin…
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I have a suggestion for you men out there. It’s time to get serious about using body lotion. We can see the Vaseline advertisements featuring former NY Giants defensive end, Michael Strahan. But, body lotion comes in more than oversized white…
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A month ago, I took some time for reflection. I thought about my dating history. I remembered a few, long relationships. They were off and on. I always hated that term. Being “on” meant we were together. Being “off” meant…
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How do you create a nice wardrobe on a small budget? How can you rock designer labels without going to the poor house? In this recession, is it possible to style like an A-lister on an extra’s income? The answer is yes,…
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I love to shop! Usually, my shopping consists of buying brand new. I fancy purchasing items no one has ever used before. I enjoy the fresh, crisp smell of new fabric on clothes. It’s a smell of only being briefly…
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“If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, an outlet mall is a bargain shopper’s secret lover!” Shopping is an activity that never gets old. Despite living paycheck to paycheck, I’ve enjoyed the pleasures of buying designer labels and name brands. …
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“When you can’t afford something new, you can always buy it used.” As consumers, we buy commodities everyday. Those people blessed with wealth may always buy new. But, trust me. Even the rich love a getting a bargain. That’s how…
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Not everyone can dress like an A-list celebrity. Most of us don’t have the money to blow on $800 Louboutin shoes or $400 True Religion jeans. Clothes aren’t suppose to cost more than our monthly rent or mortgage. But, we shouldn’t…
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Sometimes, parents do serve some use to teenagers. Nothing is more to a teen than a carry-on. It could be from a high-class, elitist label like Louis Vuitton, Coach and Gucci. It may be a DTY(Do It Yourself)original. Clean out…
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Where can I find second hand designer clothing? In Iowa, I can tell you where. Luckily, I live in a state which features diverse styles for maintaining a casual and professional wardrobe. Designer clothes are an abundance. And, I know…
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April 23, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
In 1983, Vanessa Williams achieved a historic victory. She became the first, African-American woman to win the Miss America pagent. Unfortunately, her one-year reign was laden with controversy. She posed for nude photos prior to entering the competition. Her ascension…
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“It’s gotta be the shoes!” That popular quote was made famous in 1985. A black and white commercial featured a youthful Michael “Air” Jordan and an enthusiastic director named Morris Blackman, aka Spike Lee. The 60 second spot launched a…
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April 21, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage isn’t about the church, the ceremony, the reception and the honeymoon. Marriage is about reacting to when your soul mate is in emotional pain. Marriage is about including your spouse in your life. Marriage is about saying “I am…
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As 2008 came to a close, women embraced the diversity of their footwear. They embraced the swanky names of Mary Jane, Betty Boop, peep-toe and espadrile. They jumped on the trend of Crocs and finally left Birkenstocks behind. Tall women…
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Women are such complicated creatures. They have a behavior almost inexplicable to rational, human thought. They have the tendencies to make Mount Everests out of divits on golf courses. They seem to have great difficulty in making snap and decisive…
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Being a woman is difficult in today’s world. Women have to play countless roles in society. They are mothers, lovers, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, bank presidents, authors, activists, nurses, technicians, physicians, models, waitresses, flight attendants and more. They wear pencil skirts,…
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How can something so beautiful be so wrong? Plenty of women think that a lot while in a shoe store. They ponder on a decision that can affect their lives. Before they do, they assume the “thinking man statue’s” position….
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Since I turned 18, my social life was confined to cruising nightclubs of all types. Rock and roll venues, live jazz and blues events. I’ve enjoyed meeting all sorts of women. A few others I didn’t enjoy as much. However,…
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Two months ago, I watched an episode of “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU)”. I caught on halfway through the show. There happened to a be a trial that pitted a professor accused of raping his graduate assistant. The…
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“Be a leader, not a follower.” This quote was made famous generations ago. It served well in making people understand the importance of imagination and innovation. It served well in making people realize the importance of being individuals and not…
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Tourists travel throughout the world for adventure and leisure. They also travel to find hidden gems whether it be private resorts, undisclosed beaches, local restaurants or hotels and most of all shopping bargains. Tourists shop and shop a lot. They…
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Ever watch “The Office” on NBC? The secretary, Jenna is guaranteed to be in a conservative blouse with some cotton, twill skirt. It’s a simple wardrobe that seems to attract her boss and keep her co-worker, boyfriend’s interests. Maybe she’s…
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Men and women have different perspectives on wardrobe attire. One gender cares more about dressing as a necessity. The other places a larger importance on dress and appearance. One will spend as much money as allowed to “get the job…
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I could say this. I’m not the founder of E-Harmony.com. Nor, did I create Big and Beautiful People Meet. For a single man, like myself, I enjoyed using these particular sites. They allowed me to communicate to the kind of…
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