The tides of fashion have caused many words to be added to our vocabularies. There are the words whose meanings are forever changed for us, like “wrap,” “tights,” or “mule,” but then there are the terms that are brand-new additions…
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That classic staple, the simple blue jean, is anything but simple nowadays. Whiskering, washing, distressing, and embellishing have all made their marks in enhancing our favorite weekend jeans. Embellished jeans can add a little sparkle to an otherwise plain wardrobe. …
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Denim is always a classic staple in any woman’s wardrobe. But today, there are many more choices on the market than the simple blue jean. One of the hottest trends to happen to denim in recent years is the trend…
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High-waisted denim is coming back in style, but the modern look of the high-waisted jean is striking a different tone in its modern form. High-waisted denim today is part of a look that’s preppy and sweet at the same time. …
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The sun is shining and the sand is heating up. Before you know it, summer will be in full swing and the sizzling beach sands will be full of people strutting their new beach fashions. 2010 has seen many new…
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The wind is blowing, the birds are singing, and the summer wardrobes are emerging tentatively from winter burrows. One common summer fashion trend that seems to emerge with them year after year is that of frayed denim. But is frayed…
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Ah, summer. The smell of fresh grass clippings and lemonade wafts through the air, and tells us it’s time to drag out our summer wardrobes once again. Cropped denim has always been a big summer trend, but how should you…
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Jeggings are the latest version of the skinny jean – a cross between jeans and leggings. Though women with curvy bottoms may groan at yet another chapter in the skinny jean saga, suprisingly the jegging is able to be worn…
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Knowing how to wear the hottest scarf styles of 2010 is all about understanding the hottest trends of 2010. The hottest scarf styles of 2010 take cues from the tough, glamorous, and polished trends that were staples in 2010. Hottest…
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How many tears have been shed over a haircut that was the result of a mis-communication between us and our stylists? While surely not all of them turn out bad enough to cause tears, it is still disappointing when you…
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The exciting tribal trend of 2010 continues with Aztec-inspired prints. These fun and bold prints add spice to any outfit. The danger with them is that if they aren’t worn just right, they can have a less trendy look and…
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Back to school shopping can put large dents in anyone’s pocketbook, but it can be especially stressful for moms shopping for multiple children. Clothing is expensive, and while your children may be disappointed, there’s often simply no way you can…
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The herbal essences totally twisted shampoo is meant to be the perfect shampoo for curly or wavy hair styles. I used it hoping it would bring out a few more of my natural waves. Overall, I was satisfied with the…
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A bubble hem skirt can be a tricky look to pull off. Basically imagine putting swathes of voluminous fabric around your hips and thighs – that’s basically what a bubble-hem skirt does. Adding a pattern into the mix complicates things…
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The pages of the calendar peel back far too quickly for comfort sometimes. It seems as though we’ve just gotten used to a season when suddenly we’re preparing for the next. With all new preparations that come with each changing…
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A maxi-dress can be a difficult look to pull off. It’s definitely a statement when you walk into a room. The problem with a maxi-dress is that if you don’t pull it off just right, it can look both dated…
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As we slowly cross days off of our calendars, we can see as well as feel that summer is beginning to ripen. If you want to make sure you’re as on top of the fashion freight train as possible, then…
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You used to be able to walk into any department store that sold watches and have them change a battery for you. Most would even do it for free if you bought the replacement battery there with them. Today, however,…
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Vintage baubles, beads, and belts can take an outfit from vapid to captivating in an instant. But be careful; piling on those tempting accessories from other eras can also give the effect that you have just awoken from a cryogenic…
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It wasn’t until I started working in a retail store that I realized how truly disgusting and rude some people are capable of acting. It was common to see gum stuck in the most unlikely places, empty coffee cups simply abandoned, and…
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Each store in a mall is different, and the atmosphere of each seems to give it a unique personality. Old Navy is fun, relaxed, and a little quirky. Charlotte Russe is girly and flirty. Banana Republic, on the other hand…
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This fall, release your inner romantic. Many fall fashion trends for 2010 are flirty and romantic. One of these romantic fall trends is descending hemlines – that’s right, a skirt trend that doesn’t involve a mini-anything. But though playing with…
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Incorporating a top trend or two into your current wardrobe helps to project an image of being current and on top of what’s going on in the world. The wide variety of new fashion trends for fall 2010 will mean…
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Red hair can flatter a wide range of skin tones and eye colors. The contrast of red with lighter eyes makes them pop, while the warm tones of red combined with brown eyes can give the face a warm feeling. …
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The strapless tunic can be a difficult look to pull off. If you don’t take precautions, there is the possibility that you can seem more like a slutty hippy transported from the ‘70s than a chic and current woman. With…
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If you don’t want to dedicate yourself to a season by buying a whole new wardrobe each time the designers show some new trends, a great alternative is to incorporate one trend with a few key pieces in your outfit. …
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It’s always interesting when a fashion “don’t” suddenly becomes the next big trend. For fall 2010, that seeming fashion anomaly is to purposefully let your socks show above your shoes. After seasons after seasons of ankle socks or socks that…
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It’s not hard to see why boots are some of the most popular footwear from fall to winter. Not only are there a multitude of cute styles, but form marries function as feet are kept warm and dry. In fall…
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February 22, 2015 Skin and Body
Cosmetic surgery, also known as “plastic” surgery, is a growing fad that began mostly with celebrities. It involves restructuring the face or body’s natural elements in a way that the patient views as more pleasant. Essentially, it is surgery whose…
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Vintage clothing or accessories can be great ways to add some fun and personality to an outfit. Often they’re unique because they’re no longer being manufactured, so you’ll definitely have a talking piece the next time you decide to wear…
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