Nobody seems to be willing to take responsibility for the revealing clothing currently on sale for young girls. The manufacturers and the shops all continually repeat that they are only catering to consumer demand. Shoppers, usually parents, claim they would…
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Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter, well known for her country music. She has won multiple Grammys and has appeared in a television show and a movie. As she is often in the public spotlight, her fashion choices…
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Today, etiquette is pretty liberal when it comes to what colors are acceptable for a guest to wear to a wedding. Pretty much all colors except white are acceptable to some degree. This is evidenced by the fact that guests…
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Perhaps you have already heard about Earth Shoes, and how they made a mark in fashion history in the 1970’s. But what exactly is the “it” factor of these shoes, and why are so many raving about the brand? Read…
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The duchess of Cambridge has very quickly asserted herself as a style icon with her own unique brand of grown up glamour making the fashion pages on a daily basis. And whilst she may have an essentially limitless budget you…
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When does fashion cross the line? There isn’t an exact measurement that shows when fashion crosses the line, but somehow it is obvious when minimal fashion standards are not met. There are three basic fashion mistakes that occur when someone…
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Seasons change and poets have written about love at first sight for eons while fashion remains a metaphor for one’s own spiritual journey. It should not detract from the general impression it gives to the spectator of the person behind…
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During Rachel Bilson’s time on the O.C. show, her style has evolved. You could regularly catch her in a Versace dress while attending a People Choice or MTV Movie Awards show. Or, you could catch her on MTV’s sketch show…
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In the world of fashion, the two very different fabric types that create classic designs and fashion-forward styles are natural and synthetic (man-made) materials. Although natural fabrics tend to be the most popular choice, synthetics are also used quite often. …
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Back to School Fashion for Tweens It is here once again. Time for school. With school starting that means fall fashion and sales. What will your children be wearing for back to school? The television is running commercials for all…
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Fashion is a necessity for women and we care a lot about what we wear for whom and when. But every season brings with it several different changes in fashion and if you want to be considered in with the…
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Fashion has been forever repeating itself. As fashion students, we learn early on that nothing is ever new. Silhouettes, colors, patterns and everything involved in a style are being constantly revamped and reorganized to create something “new”. Although the high…
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Miniskirts have been young women’s trends since the 1950s. Miniskirts come in assorted styles such as leather, denim, rayon, tweed and others. They can be rugged, elegant, funky and preppy. Miniskirts are very popular between spring and fall seasons. However,…
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Spring is a time of enthusiasm, and what better time for a plus sized woman to re-appraise her wardrobe and to blossom at a time of year when everything is coming to life with a fresh outlook. Gone are the…
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It can be tempting to jump on the trend train without thinking twice about it. After all, if everyone is doing it then it must be ok, right? Wrong! Remember all those videos they showed you in middle school about…
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Teens will be heading back to school soon so that means that it is time to break out the credit cards and hit the malls. If you are hoping to make a major statement when you go back to school…
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When the weather starts to turn cold, it becomes habit to throw on layer after layer of clothing and ending up sweaty and uncomfortable. There is a way to layer clothing for cooler weather that allows for comfort and fashion…
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Job interviews can be like first dates when it comes to the anxiety that revolves around deciding what to wear. With the volatile job market, a job interview can mean much more than just a potential new job. Job interviews…
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Choosing a tailor is now a more challenging task than in the past, when all you had to do was go with the family tailor that knew exactly what kind of clothes fit your style best. However, although clothing store…
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The most recent statistics on unemployment were released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, which stated there are still 12.2 million people that are unemployed. With the economy still facing difficulties in the job market, it seems there…
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Spring is in the air, and accompanying Mother Nature’s turn toward the warm weather and blooming landscape is Spring 2012 fashion. Runways all over the world are paying homage to our previous fashion roots, taking inspiration from decades past and…
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The most popular fashion trends for spring 2012 are a modern reinvention of retro styles, in particular styles from the 1960s. This is mostly a result of recent T.V shows set during this time period. Many of the looks on…
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Whether headed to the prom or the beach, teen looks for Spring 2012 are bursting with color, with lots of individuality options sprinkled in. Teens wanting to look really fashionable for spring need not sport dull looks or colors. Fashionable Spring…
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It is a well known fact that mens’ fashions, by and large, change less dramatically from year to year than womens’. Not only do men tend to keep designs and styles that they find comfortable, practical, and attractive, they find…
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There are some jean styles that will make your hips look smaller, and others that will make them look bigger. Whether you have slim hips that you’d like to make look bigger, or fuller hips you’d like to downplay, it…
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Walking into a second-hand shop can be akin to going on a treasure hunt. In other words, you’ll never know what you’re going to find. But there is one thing that you are very likely to find – good deals! While…
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Searching through second-hand stores and thrift shops can be a surprisingly positive experience. There are always items there that will interest you. Further, there’s always the possibility that you’ll find an unexpected treasure among the trash. For example, you may…
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Cleaning out the closet and revamping the wardrobe can be daunting and nerve-wracking tasks. However once all of the ill-fitting, worn out, and dated clothing/accessories have finally been discarded, the final result is an uncluttered closet: that is a wondrous…
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Reading 1950s fashion annuals and thumbing through my mum’s old copies of Bounty must have sparked my curiosity for all clothes old and wonderful. I often raided my mum’s wardrobe for vintage fashions that had come back around, the best…
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A second-hand shop is a great place to save, for someone on a strapped budget. You can find all manner of gently used clothing and household goods, at a fraction of normal retail prices. This makes it possible to work a…
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