The Rio Grande Valley is warm, there’s no doubt about that. While the rest of the country is digging themselves out from underneath the huge snowdrifts, and looking for any sign of warmer temperatures, those in Rio Grande are simply…
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I always find the pictures of skinny models on the runway disturbing. The deaths of several models and the much publicized banning of underweight models from several runways in Europe has brought the issue into the limelight again. This same…
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Analysis of a Trend Thumb through your favorite photo album and you’re sure to encounter some pictures that will leave you cringing in embarrassment. Whatever possessed you to parade about in those fingerless lace gloves and could your hair have…
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In this world it is hard not to judge people by the way they look. We automatically come to conclusions about people based on the first few minutes of that first time that we meet them. We take in their…
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As someone who has embraced the Gothic Subculture for several years, I know exactly what it is like to be judged. I know what it’s like to be sitting on the subway train being gawked at by passengers; I know…
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Thrift stores are full of donated clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry – generally used – all selling for a partial cost of what these items would cost new. Savvy buyers can stock a wardrobe with a small budget and a…
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Vintage clothing brings us back to another era – reminds us of what clothing our mother or grandmother used to wear. Vintage clothing reminds us that styles change, hems go up and down. Necklines are plain then ruffled then plain…
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With this year’s award season coming to an end and the Academy Awards right around the corner, people aren’t just interested in what films were nominated and who won for best actress. Many times, the biggest part of watching award…
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When it comes to fashion, it seems that there are no new trends anymore. Fashion can be an ever-revolving cycle of the same trends that come in and out of fashion. Just as the 70s bell bottoms came back in…
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With the increasing use and popularity of gastric bypass operations and other types of weight-losing mechanisms, obese men and women are losing vast amounts of weight very quickly.As a result, they may have a closet full of clothes they need…
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The boho or bohemian look takes much of its inspiration from the hippie era. It also saw resurgence several years ago when celebrities like Sienna Miller and Nicole Ritchie brought this vintage style back into vogue. If you like this…
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With the economy still trying to recover from the recession, millions of Americans are still facing unemployment and the fact that clothing can be hugely expensive. It’s more important than ever to make the most out of the clothes you…
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Thrift store clothing offers a huge assortment of cheaply-priced clothes that can be redesigned. Most people who sew don’t usually think of not buying new material to make their clothes, but shopping in the thrift shops and finding clothes that…
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No matter how plus sized you are, it is tough to find clothes that fit, let alone look good. It can seem impossible to find discount items that fit, look good, and don’t break your budget. I have put together…
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It is tempting to be amassing clothes when shopping from a thrift store because of the low prices. Before you end up buying unnecessary pieces, you should know your how to shop efficiently in thrift store. You do not want…
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Outlet stores have come a long way over the past few decades. Originally set up as a place to unload articles that were not quite up to the full quality for a product, now many are simply discount centers for…
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Why do women seek “designer-looking bags?” Handbags are used for practicality, right? They are used for carrying wallets, makeup, hair brushes, car keys and God knows what else we women toss in there during the course of a day. So…
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Best vintage Finds Finding the best vintage clothing is not very hard but does take patience. You just need at least one good eye. I have been wearing and selling vintage clothing for 15 years now and I kind of…
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Georgina Chapman is co-founder and head designer of Marchesa luxury fashion brand. Marchesa gowns are red carpet staples to celebrities. Some of the most ostentatious Marchesa gowns seen on the red carpet were worn by Rihanna, Eva Longoria and Penelope…
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There’s been a growing interest in the secondhand and thrift stores over the last decade or so. People who were much too proud to peruse this kind of shop are now visiting them with hungry enthusiasm. Have the rich been…
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Just because the summer 2013 is now in full swing, it doesn’t mean that it’s too late for all women to enjoy the most popular raincoat trends of the fashion season. Unfortunately the weather has not always been ideal; therefore…
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It is not impossible to wear jeans for a semi-formal event if you find the right way to dress them up. There are many different techniques that you can use that can help to accomplish this. You should always look…
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The 2013 Academy Awards was a treasure trove of fashion design inspirations, from fresh and romantic looks to trendy and metallic finishes, then back to old Hollywood glamour; and everything in between. It seems logical to look upon the celebrities…
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It’s September in New York City. Bryant Park is filled with tents and the whole city is abuzz with celebrities, socialites, fashion designers, models, photographers, magazine editors and fashionistas from around the globe. Inside the tent, the lights go out…
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Shape-wear can make you look great. It can help you look thinner in the areas you want to look thinner and curvier in the areas you want curvier. There are many different pieces that affect all different areas such as…
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Back in the 1960s, wearing hippy dresses is a way of expressing one’s liberation from tradition and societal restrictions. Hippie fashion is a far cry from what is the norm. People used to dress conservatively, strictly adhering to what is…
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Fashion tips for plus size teens When a baby is born, we are presented with that perfect little bundle with tiny hands and fingers, legs and smile that we all recognize as perfect, no matter if they are a little…
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There are a multitude of different dress styles for women, with ever-changing trends with each new year and season. Whether it’s the bondage dress, maxi dress or high-low dress, there seems to be a different name for each dress style….
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Wintertime ushers in a different atmosphere. There is a yearning for warmth and indulgence. The holiday celebrations for Christmas and New Year’s often call for things that glitter. Ostentatious décor set the mood and sumptuous dishes are prepared for the…
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First dates are always nerve-wracking. So are second-dates for that matter! I still remember when I was preparing for my first date with my, now, husband, I invited a girlfriend of mine to come over and help me pick out…
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