Second-hand clothing has gotten a bad name over the years. Many a parent will relate with a frown the embarrassment of mom making them wear school clothes from Goodwill. However, with all the focus lately on living environmentally responsible lives,…
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As long as the second-hand clothing is in good condition, I see no reason why you shouldn’t buy it. Besides, if you buy from a thrift store, you’re money is going to a good cause. But there are other reasons…
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A lot of people have misconceptions about used clothing. They believe that the only thing that they’ll find is decades out of date, that the places they shop at will be gross and that only poor people shop at those…
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School is right around the corner and with it comes that tradition of shopping for school clothes for our children. As I am assisting my daughter with her fashion choices, and you notice I say “assisting,” I can only reminisce…
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As a long-time vintage fan, my best advice is “buyer beware.” Whether you’re looking online or in-store, here are some tips to help make your purchase one you won’t regret. 1. Love it or leave it.The great thing about vintage…
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Whether your child is 6 or 16, back-to-school shopping can be a nightmare. With even “discount” stores charging over $20 for a pair of jeans, the annual ritual can turn into a two-hour wallet emptier. The dilemma: you want your…
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Shopping for vintage clothing can be a lot of fun and can be very rewarding when looking for that special outfit. Keep in mind that clothing sizes may be much different for vintage clothes or may be improperly marked for…
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I discovered a very helpful strategy for dressing my children in designer clothes while not even spending a cent. It’s true! When my children were younger, I organized a few “clothing swaps,” and because I was active in a church…
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Just because you are short of cash doesn’t mean that you can’t keep up with the latest fashion trends.Firstly, forget about designer labels.There are plenty of fashionable clothes available from a whole host of different retail outlets. If you shop…
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Second hand clothing is a good investment if it is in good condition and costs much less than a comparable new item. Resale shops are great places for buying like-new clothes when money is tight and it is important that…
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Whether it’s choosing an outfit for a first date or a date in general, it can be nerve-racking to decide what to wear. However, taking into account various factors can help ease the decision and make the process go much…
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Close your eyes for a moment and picture yourself in the Fall. What can you see? What can you hear? What can you taste, smell and feel? Upon reviewing your answers to this exercise, notice how many of them relate…
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The weather is getting cooler. The leaves are changing colors, and there is no doubt that fall has finally arrived. It’s time to pack away those summer fashions and leap into autumn with the stylish, classic fashions listed below. *…
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There are many options to choose from when deciding on what to wear on a winter date. But first you need to be warm, so choose an outerwear that will accomplish this purpose. A wool coat and boots will work…
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Who would’ve thought that such a sheer, fragile piece of material could be so important? It’s just a piece of fabric, after all. The wedding veil is a detail that is not thought of initially, yet it becomes an essential…
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Something new, something old, something borrowed, something blue. Maybe the traditional wedding veil does not fit into any one specific category but it is fair to say that not one bridal outfit is complete without it. It creates that fairytale…
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In response to the person who said, “If you can tie your shoe, you can tie a bow tie, ” I don’t want my husband’s bowtie to look like his shoelaces. I want it to look elegant and sophisticated. Bowties…
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Nothing is more funny than seeing a male trying to put on a bowtie for the first time. Classic example, is the teenager on prom night asking “What do I do with this thing?” Most men ask women to tie…
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On your wedding day, you strive to make yourself look absolutely perfect, from your head down to your toes. Brides everywhere worry about everything from the perfect dress, flowers, shoes, cake, you name it. Bridal shopping can be stressfull, and…
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The biggest day of a woman’s life is the day that she gets married. Everything must be perfect. The perfect place, the perfect man, the perfect dress and of course the perfect veil. It always seems to be the last…
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It used to be that men had a much easier time dressing for work than women. After all, their clothing choices were limited to a suit and tie in subdued colors. However, as business settings became more relaxed and modern,…
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Is there a look as classy as the bow-tie? Even on the most casual of guys it can instantly transform him into a man who wouldn’t look out of place lounging sexily in a 1940s black and white, very smoky,…
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The heart of a business lies within the office, but it the summer it tends to feel more like a furnace. Maybe the air conditioning is broken or there are just too many people in the same room, but whatever…
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There are some great alternatives for finding that perfect senior prom dress. Often times, parents and seniors automatically flock to the bridal shops to locate the senior prom dress. While the bridal shops do have some great dresses and you…
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Because funerals are, for the most part, an unexpected event, many people find themselves in a quandary about what to wear. Whether the recently deceased is a close relative, a business associate or a casual acquaintance, laying someone to rest…
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When summer arrives the temperature soars. Offices and cramped work conditions with insufficient airflow can be a nightmare for employees who feel the heat. Staying cool is a must if they want to remain efficient and even tempered. At the…
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As the prom season quickly approaches, many teen girls are beginning to shop for a dress to wear to the 2012 prom. There are many options for dresses on the market today, but many girls want to wear a one…
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There is nothing quite so versatile as basic black. Worn correctly, black can be a power color, too. A black outfit must be accessorized properly for the wearer to achieve maximum visual impact. Let’s start with a modest, practical ensemble, say…
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What is the first thing an intended notices about a bride on their wedding day? Its not the dress, the flowers she is carrying, or the shoes she is wearing. What s/he will remember about that day is her face…
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Perfect Bride/Perfect Veil With all of the choices that a bride has when considering veils, it may seem daunting as to where to begin. It is important for her to consider not only the style and color of her gown,…
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