When Coco Chanel coined her “little black dress” trend, she surely must have known that it would be a lasting craze. No woman’s wardrobe is complete without her go-to little black dress to wear to work, the theatre, on dates,…
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With winter vastly approaching, its time to update our wardrobes just a bit. The fashion trends for the 2009-2010 winter season is difficult to fully explain with just a few words. Too many styles, from boho chic to country chic,…
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It doesn’t take super-powers to be the best dressed guy in the room, nor does it take a super-sized budget. In fact, with only a few must-have pieces, you can whip even the scariest wardrobe into super-hero shape. Classic Suit…
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Being in the lingerie business, it’s almost impossible for me to walk by a lingerie store or department without stopping in and looking around. And, as one would suspect, I get approached by their employees. What I’ve noticed over the…
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The Lolita style is a style that finds most of its popularity in the young adults of Japan. As a matter of fact, in Japa,n the Lolita style has segmented into various types, so that to just say “Lolita” isn’t…
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The key piece for any man’s wardrobe for winter is the coat. Outerwear like coats and jackets can make or break an outfit, whether worn over a formal suit for work, over casual jeans and a polo shirt on the…
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Designers have truly unleashed a vast amount of creativity on the denim sector for winter 2009/10. Many trends are a flashback to the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s, but they have been updated with plenty of fresh takes. This article provides…
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Plus size should be just that, plus Sszed and that in my opinion does not consitute a UK size 10 or 12. We are constantly being told that thin is beautiful but what the fashion world does not seem to…
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Horizontal stripes are every woman’s Armageddon, it seems. Every other fashion article with dress rules says not to wear horizontal stripes, but in truth, stripes can look chic instead of big if you know the tricks of the trade. Stripes…
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The leaves change from their summer green to vibrant shades of red and orange, the weather gets brisk and cool, and our economic woes make us long for years gone by – the fall fashion trends of 2008 reflect all…
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Fashion on the go is an important and often critical style element for new mothers and moms with young children. Forget unflattering “mom jeans” and focus on lasting and complimentary fashions styles. Lots of Layers The winter season is an…
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Finding the most flattering jeans for your body can really be hard work. When your body doesn’t conform to standards set by manufacturers, then it’s even harder. Times are changing and the range of jeans becoming available on the market…
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To understand the fascination with “gangsta” style, we must discovery its history. The word “gangsta” is taken from “gangster” or a street criminal. During the Prohibition Era, gangsters, like Al Capone donned double-breasted pinstripe suits. The more expensive the attire,…
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Exactly who can be classified as a fashion victim, and who is allowed to be singled out as having encapsulated the height of fashion, foxes me. On the one hand we have entrepreneurs like Viviene Westward, who are aging gracelessly,…
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Voluptuous, full-bodied, curvaceous and shapely are all words that aptly describe the ideal woman in the eyes of many men, whereas in the world of the catwalk model, women with such figures would be classed as plus-size. Thankfully, there has…
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Should belt-less pants, showing boxers or a whale tail, be banned? Yes, it should be banned! Why in the world would someone think showing all of that is attractive? Whenever I have had the unfortunate experience to see a whale…
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Couture fashion is supposed to be exciting, break boundaries, be something one wouldn’t normally be seen wearing on the street. Why is that? Why can’twe take something straight off the runway and wear it in our everyday lives? Some argue…
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Unrealistic beliefs about clothing generally befall a fashion victim. You may adore a particular style in clothes; it does not necessarily mean you can wear that style properly. The fast track to becoming a fashion victim is often the result…
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Do you know what depression is? It’s that python that we all find ourselves shopping for, compress ourselves into by sucking in every last breath, and convince ourselves that spandex should be a privilege and a right! I don’t know…
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The diamond body shape is the closest in appearance and form to the hourglass figure. None of the other female silhouettes share their specific attributes. Similar to the hourglass, the diamond shape also has a curvaceous lower half of the…
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Please forgive me for not joining in and wearing the latest trends. First, the trends change too frequently for my pocketbook and secondly, my closet is only five feet wide! Plus, I’m not blessed with a Barbie or model-sized figure….
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The latest explosion of color isn’t new, it’s just recycled. It’s the eighties all over again and it’s not all that bad.Color is everywhere. It’s in the fashion magazines, on the runways, on the red carpets, at the film premieres…
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After reading one of the articles on this topic, I thought that I would add my own two cents. Having children in both high school and elementary school, the issue of age inappropriate clothing is not limited just to teens….
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While we may enjoy buying the newest styles of clothing and shoes, we probably don’t enjoy the price we pay to be stylish. Knowing a few facts about clothing care and selection can help you stretch your wardrobe dollars and…
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If you’re looking to save money, help the environment and keep yourself looking chic and stylish all at the same time, then you’ve come to the right place. The following guide will arm you with an array of tactics to…
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Surviving the test of time and the critique of many a fashionista, graphic prints have the ability to both daze and amaze. With each passing trend the same splash of geometry in its complex simplicity makes its mark on the…
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Thigh-high socks are back in style! Last seen in earnest circa 1995, thigh-high socks are not for the faint of heart. Unless they’re being worn as a layer to keep warm during winter months, these high socks are also hard…
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The most important thing when it comes to underwear is comfort and breathability. Today those unmentionables are available in a wide variety of styles and fabrics. Even more than with other clothing, the fabric of underwear is incredibly important. If…
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Thigh high boots were once associated with somewhat questionable activities. Think “Pretty Woman” and the scene where Julia Roberts pulls her collection of protection from her thigh highs. However, in the last season or two they have become popular in…
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Plus size Fashion? Now that is a joke. As a plus size person, clothing fashion is the last thing on my mind when shopping for clothes. Comfort is first and very close behind is how does it make me feel….
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