Clothing has become a means to develop our status on the rung to success. The need to purchase brand name clothing ranks high on our priority list. Thousands of dollars are spent by individuals trying to keep pace with the…
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“You get what you pay for”. This line, used to justify exorbitant amounts of money in the name of quality is what high end labels count on. What you “get” though is subjective and I don’t think there is a…
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The ‘beatnik’ culture of the early sixties was in some ways a kind of keyed-down predecessor to what was to come next. A young talented, new designer, by the name of Yves St. Laurent was designing for Christian Dior and…
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If you love hip-hop you have to wear baggy jeans, over-sized t-shirts and white sneakers. If you’re into emo you have to cultivate either a post-grunge look, a fifties meets the new millennium jazz beatnik look with a dark bent…
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Primark seems to be a bit like the Marmite of the shopping world in that you either love it or hate it. I hate Marmite but I have to admit I have a fondness for Primark. Any store that actively…
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Some clothes scream, some whisper. Some advertise, some are Sphinx-like. Just like people. And more times than not, you are what you wear. If you’re an extrovert, you choose clothes that keep pace with your sense of self. Your personality…
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I wear a kilt. I wear it, not simply because I’m a Scottish and have pride in my heritage, but because I like it. Why do I like it? Some people look at the kilt and those who wear it…
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You should consider clothing as your packaging. Packaging is why we buy products. It’s your wrapper. How we dress, what we choose to wear, is an expression of how we think of ourselves. Our clothing serves as an outward projection…
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How many of you would buy an insurance policy that covered retail therapy? I strongly suggest that insurance companies consider the idea as there’s a huge market for retail therapy coverage. We all know that when the going gets tough,…
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Market day throughout countries in the Middle East is a very colorful scene; Arab women from the nearby villages in their decorative embroidered robes and caps roam about the stalls bargaining with the various merchants. Their richly embroidered dresses are…
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Steve & Barry’s may not be just another American success story in the making. The privately held clothing retailer raked in an estimated $700 million dollars in 2005. But those kinds of numbers didn’t happen overnight. Childhood friends Steven Shore…
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Old Navy is a great store for finding the latest fashion trends. Too tired to go shopping in-store? Now, you can look at their entire selection online at oldnavy.com. Offering everything from women’s to men’s, from boys to girls, and…
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Imagine sewing for 16 hours a day, with no breaks, and no refuge from the sweltering heat of a poorly ventilated garment factory. For hundreds of thousands of women this image is daily life. The exploitation these women deal with…
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Delias.com is a great website for finding reasonably priced clothing, in the best styles. Dresses, casual wear, shoes, and accessories are all available at Delia’s. Allowing you to shop at home, saving time, money and energy, delias.com is a great…
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The use of corset is very controversial, some believe it is one of the sexiest piece of lingerie could wear, others believe it is a restriction put upon women. The decline of corset use occurred for various reasons, such as…
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Who said that it was passé to wear white after Labour Day? Obviously he/she didn’t receive the memo about this season’s ivory and white color trends. The women’s 2012 fall and winter fashion season has effectively blown that old-fashioned theory…
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According to the Chinese calendar this 2012 season is the year of the dragon. To mark this bold and colorful occasion, designers have reintroduced richly decorated brocade fabrics and inspirational oriental designs for this women’s fall 2012 fashion season. The…
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A selection of basic knit pieces should be an essential part of every woman’s wardrobe. Simple textured pieces that are bathed in classic hues will always make the most stylish impact when worn. Among their many fashionable attributes include: they’re…
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Although this ladies 2012 fall and winter fashion color trends may be ripe with bold color that’s splashed in feminine prints and showered in charming patterns, it’s also swathed in basic black tones. The color black is a classic hue…
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There are many similar characteristics that can be noted between faux and real fur. One of the most important design features these two opposing materials have in common is that they have the capabilities of providing both warmth and comfort…
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This question is not restricted to self-identified or otherwise-identified Goths; this is a far-reaching question of personal freedoms and creative expression. While some of us view clothing as simply necessary, and are happy in jeans and a sweatshirt, it can…
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Calling all coat lovers! ‘Tis the fashion season to loosen up the collar, and don the latest roomy styles in ladies outerwear trends. Coats that are designed with exaggerated proportions, voluminous shapes, wide-set shoulder lines and generous sleeve widths have…
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Spring, 2009 offers men some great fashion choices. Along with all time favorite classics there are some new innovative creations in both appearance and feel. The following are hot fashion tips to help men make the best of what they…
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Jeans are the go-to wardrobe piece that can be worn for a variety of different occasions. While there are some that are used as throw-around pieces for everyday errands, there are some that are chic enough to be worn for…
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Spring jacket styles are fresh but with a touch of nostalgia. The best of the pick of yesteryear from cropped biker jackets to feminine curves and soft lines are combined to make 2009’s springtime jackets a hit amongst both the…
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Men’s clothing has always held a certain fascination for both men and women everywhere, due clothing’s simple ability to bring an average guy from dud to stud with a simple change of pants and a shirt and tie. With women,…
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There is a common misconception when it comes to the flip-flop vs. the sandal. Indeed, these two types of footware have their similarities, however, when it comes to popularity, there is a difference This difference originates from both style and…
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The flip flop originated from the sandal, the first footwear humans ever invented which has stood the test of time through the centuries. People over the years used various materials like leaves and straw to give a better hold and…
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To be a trend follower or a trend setter: It is a question, really, of whether you want to be Hamlet or Walt Whitman; whether you want your life’s course to be decided by others, make some catastrophic mistakes, and…
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As a very important part of this fall and winter season’s latest fashion trends in ladies outerwear, the classic puffer jacket is leading the way in the form of smart and sassy style. These fashionable pieces are perfect to mix…
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