The fashion industry is changing, as pressures from consumers encourage earth friendly sustainable production. The fashion industry has often been accused of paying below poverty wages, inhuman working condition, and causing environmental damage. The “Ethical Fashion” trend is growing, as…
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Nothing is worse than exiting a bathroom stall and noticing a thin ribbed line running up the back of your tights or pantyhose. The worst part about a run or hole like this is that you know it will simply…
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Over the past several years, all sorts of environmental and humanitarian causes have been receiving increased media coverage. Many people are now aware of such issues as conflict diamonds; sweatshop working conditions, water contamination and carbon emissions, and they are…
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Vogue magazine: Vogue, not just a noun, nor a verb, but a state of mind. Vogue magazine is a recognized brand of American style and luxury that has been produced in its current guise for over ninety years, in the…
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Although style is more than a five-letter word, it is not impossible to invent new styles. In fact, it is as easy as just trying something different and seeing what happens. As long as we are free to think, there…
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In this new era of intensified ecological concern and political self-discovery, even the most isolated of us have begun to see the light green (as in environmentally healthy and sustainable product production and business methods) is now bringing in more…
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At the start of each year, one of my standing resolutions like lose weight and get fit, is to take a look through my closet and throw out all of the clothes that I didn’t wear that year. The ones…
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The world is more than black and white. There are so many bright and beautiful colors to behold. There are many envelopes to push and opportunities to embrace. This is especially true when it comes to fashion. Going crazy about…
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Fashion victims of the world, I salute you. It takes a lot of confidence and courage to go out in public looking like your closet threw up on you. Good or bad, fashions that are questionable get attention. They make…
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As the word itself indicates, subjectivity can be a beautiful or ugly thing depending on how it applies itself to any given situation. It is my opinion that subjectivity shows its dark side more often in fashion than any other…
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Street fashion is nothing new. It’s been around as long as the concept of a subculture has- from the streets of New York to the streets of Tokyo, people have been dressing out of the norm for decades. Lolita is…
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8 ideas to Autumn plus size chic With Fall upon us it would be hard not to begin preparing the ultimate fall wardrobe. Trends for the new season are everywhere from the High Street to mags, on the web and…
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Worried about that wet swimsuit revealing too much? Some fabrics tend to get a little see through when they are wet and lining a swimsuit can help you avoid the embarrassing moment when the whole beach full of people see…
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He walks into the room. You scan him over. You are not impressed. In fact, you are slightly amused. How did this man leave his house looking like a fashion catastrophe? Sure, you might not be a style guru but…
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It’s easy to dress for success in temperate weather, blazers and suit pants seem intended especially for pleasantly moderate weather conditions. Summer, though not so simple, has dressing techniques easily mastered—a good deal of cotton and linen will get you…
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For a summer cocktail day party, a dining experience at the country club, a golf membership outing or a day on a cruise ship, the clothing guidelines might state “resort casual” for men. While it can be tempting to wear…
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With their loose, jumpsuit-reminiscent look, nursing scrubs are not the most lovely outfits of all. There are ways, however, to find some that are more flattering and even attractive. Consider the following strategies. Consider the color The color can make…
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Plus sized women have the right to model plus sized clothing, not skinny women. Skinny models do not demonstrate what this or that garment is going to look like on a woman who is over a size zero. I go…
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Sometimes women have more underwear than they really need or actually use. There are only a few basic bras you will ever need in a lifetime. T-Shirt Bra Every woman should have several t-shirt bras. These bras are no fuss…
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This autumn winter season, the luxurious snugness and dapper elegance of the aviator jacket makes it a key garment for winter wear in 2010. Already seen on such fashionable figures as Alexa Chung and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, the aviator jacket is…
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The age of the 80s – or the age of overload. The key to achieving the perfect 80s party look is to dress and accessorize in excess. There were several different looks that were popular during the 1980s from the…
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Everyone has a few bumps, bulges, or puckers that they’re self-conscious about on their body. Cellulite is the particular bane of many women, especially as the years start to add up. Though cellulite is unsightly and can make you feel…
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Finding a flattering top is essential in creating an appealing shape on your body. If you choose the wrong style for your body type, it can throw off your proportions in a very unflattering way. There are tops to suit…
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Finding flattering clothing styles for your body is a matter of knowing why certain styles flatter your body type. When you understand what certain garments do when it comes to shape and proportion, you can make better choices about styles…
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Jeans have become the modern day woman’s wardrobe staple. But it’s a little ironic that something that has the potential to be so comfortable and look so good can be so hard to shop for. Jeans shopping is easier when…
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When asking about 80’s fashion, you’re often pointed towards a cast picture of the movie Fame as though that was the whole decade – legwarmers and neon. While the 80’s was outrageous in many respects, you don’t have to wear sweatbands…
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There’s nothing quite as attention-grabbing and festive as the color red. Whenever you feel that extra courage and empowerment to command attention, you can’t go wrong with wearing red, regardless of how old you are. The 21-year-old Selena Gomez and the…
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Most of us accept middle age with grace and dignity, while others attempt to stave off the marching of time by trying to dress younger than they should. This often comes across as looking like a desperate attempt to fight…
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When you know your shape, it’s much easier to find styles that flatter your body. Knowing how the clothes work to create proportion will mean that you don’t only know what clothes to look for, you know why they work…
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Shadow hearts a fun game with a setting in the 1900’s but the characters sure do not dress like so! Lucia is a beautiful fortune teller from Florence Italy, and she has some great old Hollywood Italian actress style about…
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