Everyone at one time or another has owned an uncomfortable, ill-fitting, or otherwise annoying undergarment. But imagine if you lived in another fashion time period – suddenly that bra strap that digs into your shoulder doesn’t seem so bad! History is full of painful, restrictive, and sometimes downright bizarre lingerie that we would never wear [...]
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One of my most vivid memories of my late-Great Grandmother was her telling my mother to put on a little lipstick and to watch her figure. Great Gran grew up in a time when women focused on taking care of themselves to keep their husbands happy. These days we throw on a pair of heels [...]
The bright coloured clothes that popped up all over fashion week runways for Spring 2012 was one of my favorite spring trends. Colorful clothes are not exactly groundbreaking for spring, or for fashion collections in general. Indeed, it has often been noted that fashion trends don’t really change – they’re cyclical. What changes is us–how [...]
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Already thinking of something special to do for your significant other for Valentine’s Day? Consider boudoir photos, a personalized, one-of-a-kind gift that’s sure to delight and thrill. A photography trend that started in the bridal world and has grown exponentially in the last few years. Boudoir photos are sensual, intimate pictures taken in a woman’s “boudoir” [...]
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Sometimes during the cold winter months, the practicality of keeping warm and bundled up outweighs keeping up with the current trends. Luckily, winter 2012 looks both cosy and fashionable with hats making a comeback on the runway. In step with the 50s, 60s, and 70s trends happening right now, the most popular of these hats [...]
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Did someone say Givenchy?! Oh. No one did… Well, I DID! Spring 2012 Paris Fashion Week has brought Riccardo Tisci to provide us with amazing and uniquely tailored suit-like garments perfect for a spotless, professional look, but with just a hint pizzaz! There are countless instances in which younger generations (including myself) find it excruciatingly [...]
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Looking for a way to spice up your fall wardrobe? A trend that is very en vogue right now is 70’s-vibe, Western-inspired clothing, which includes beaded shirts, fringed vests, and stone jewelry. A trend that started in music, interestingly enough (check out the Avett Brothers or Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros for examples), the [...]
If just the thought of wearing orange is still a little frightening to you, start with something small, like trying an orange pair of shoes, a bag or maybe a little orange jewelry to spice up your look. As the seasons change and the bright colors turn to more muted tones, we often find ourselves [...]
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It’s no surprise that retailers are pairing with high profile designers to create lines of clothing that are more affordable to the everyday woman. We have seen collaborations like Missoni and Target and Jimmy Choo and H&M, which as been a personal favorite so far. But what about the latest collaboration between Versace and H&M? [...]
On September 8th, 2011 Fashion’s Night Out celebrated it’s 3rd anniversary. In case you are not familiar with Fashion’s Night Out, let me give you a quick run down: it is an after hours shopping extravaganza. Over 250 cities across the United States participated in this event, along with 1000 retailers in New York City. [...]
