Every year when Halloween rolls around there are school plays for the kids and maybe something for the parents too. So everyone soon focuses on costumes; should I go as Frankenstein’s monster or an Elf? I did the fairy thing…
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Asymmetric shoulder clothing has been a very popular trend of late. It is therefore no surprise that the one shoulder dress is pegged as one of the most on trend prom styles for 2009. In the last few years we…
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Shopping for prom – make prom prep affordable with cheap chic. Check out these tips for buying a prom suite. Prom prep time is now! In these uncertain economic times, it is wise to look for cheap chic when shopping…
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A slip is a useful form of undergarment to own. They help create a smooth silhouette and provide modesty under items that are sheer. From the 1940s through to the 1960s, slips were considered an essential undergarment, much as a…
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Not that long ago, any doctor or nurse donning scrubs, was found to be working in the operating room, obstetrics or the emergency department, of a hospital. Almost all of the nurses and health care professionals, in other departments, wore…
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If you have a limited amount of money, or simply desire shopping activities to be cost effective, you will need to learn how to save money on clothes for your family. The following is a guide to help you with…
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If you’ve ever felt the allure of a culture different from your own, then you understand the popularity behind the boho style. Often we’re drawn to things we find romantic or mysterious, and the feeling behind gypsy-like skirts or flowing,…
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Some women are retro and they don’t even know it. While caking on blue eyeshadow and pink blush can easily make you look like an extra in a 1980s music video, it will hardly make you look stylish. When attempting…
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Children are small for such a short time. Clothing should reflect the natural curiosity, whimsy and charm of the wee ones who wear them. It is not uncommon to encounter a little boy or girl, more often a girl, who…
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Being ‘plus-sized’ no longer means limited fashion choices or obnoxious prints in shameful, shapeless sacks. Designers have heard the call for more trendy and flattering clothes in larger sizes, and today’s market is full of choices for larger ladies –…
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is one of the most memorable first ladies in history, and this is at least in part due to her fashionable dress sense. In fact ‘she created so much attention her husband announced, “I am the man…
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Many parents often ruin back-to-school shopping for their children without even realizing it. It can be a good experience for the both of you, but many parents are too controlling and end up spending the whole day arguing with their…
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Each season, it seems that there is a fashion trend that leaves the masses shaking their heads saying, “How’d the designers come up with that one?” Oddly enough, one of the most baffling trends to hit the streets recently was…
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Back-to-school shopping is one of the most dreaded times of the year. If you are shopping for girls, they will always want more clothes; and if you are shopping for boys, getting them to try on clothes is like pulling…
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When you have a body that’s challenging to dress, it can feel as though there are simply no options available out there. What you need to remember is that every woman, no matter what her size, has challenges to overcome…
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For ages, women have been beguiled by that well-meaning but mis-guided mantra that “black is slimming.” Though black can be slimming, it is not a magical color that automatically makes a person appear smaller. A sack dress that is too…
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Though the common use for push-up bras is to enhance cleavage, they actually have many possible functions. Finding a pushup bra that’s right for you is going to depend on what you want it to do as well as your…
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Every dollar we spend today has to go farther than it ever has before. Budgeting for clothing can be difficult because trends change each season. Magazines show us the latest and greatest new clothing worn by celebrities that do not…
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Buying second-hand clothing is rewarding to your wallet and can be a lot of fun, too. I rarely buy clothes new and always get compliments on my outfits. Just because you bought it used, doesn’t mean that anyone has to…
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As with any flattering outfit, looking good as a petite woman has everything to do with proportion. Not all fashion trends will create a proportionate look on each frame. Knowing which trends to participate in is much easier when you…
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BEING FREE TO MIX AND MATCH WITH FUN! It’s that dreaded look on people’s faces. Don’t you hate that? So what if you wanted to wear your favorite top with a pair of pants that didn’t go together? You tried…
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Finding flattering fashion styles for your figure is a matter of thinking in terms of proportion. If you’re a plus-sized woman, the certain styles of clothing will help you create a proportional figure more than others. Take a look at…
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Fashions in the 1970s were inspired by icons such as David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Marc Bolan. The trends were glamorous and extravagant and more than likely led to a boom in the glitter industry. High waisted, flared trousers, known…
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Whether it’s your high school graduation or college graduation you (girls especially, boys have it easy!) need to get it right; one for comfort and secondly, more importantly for the pictures that you will keep the rest of your life….
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Prom night will surely be one of the most important nights of your life. And as a girl (since I am writing from a female’s perspective here) you undoubtedly want to make an impact. However don’t make your Prom night…
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Everyone loves jeans. Sometimes finding that perfect pair that fits comfortably and looks great on you too can prove a bit challenging. Everyone has different body types and problem areas. The trick to finding the best jeans for you is…
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The weather outside is warming giving us a much needed hiatus from the dreary days of winter. Sights and sounds of spring are among us; but there is one small chore that can quickly bring you down… shopping for a…
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Should belt-less pants, showing boxers or a whale tail, be banned? For what reasons would we need to ban this “fashion”? I missed the Network News break where this was announced as our number one fashion priority. Is this an…
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Ultra tight, figure hugging clothing is stylish when you are in the gym having a workout. However, men who wish to wear trendy and fashionable tight clothing outside of the exercise arena have several different options open to them. But…
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The verdict is in! The hot color of 2009 is … mimosa! This bright yellow embodies happy-go-lucky feelings during a not-so-happy economic time. The idea is to live for the moment, and always look on the bright side of things….
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