For those who want to make your own clothes, to have them fit better than what the machines sculpt for imaginary mannequins. You do not need to buy countless patterns, or software or devote time and money to classes. Beautiful clothes were made by people before factories, before institutionalized fashion courses, and before experts. Learning how to make your own clothes can lead to freed creativity, more productive use of free time, and better fitting clothes for you, your family and friends. Once proficient, the adventurous even sometimes go into business for themselves.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Make Your Own Clothes Sustainable
Let Your Medical Scrubs Help You Sport Your Favorite College Logo
How often can you get a professional outfit with your college logo on it and you can wear it to work whenever you want to? Think about that during football or basketball season. How about when your college is in the news for a scientific breakthrough? It would be wonderful to be able to support your alma mater either at work or at play by wearing your schools colors and logos. Show your school spirit whether you are a nurse, doctor, dental hygienists, ER or even a medical student by wearing the latest in cool scrubs. It's possible to get cheap scrubs on line along with the latest in college scrubs.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Celebrity Jewelry Sighting - Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller is known for many things, mainly her ridiculously public entanglement with Jude Law and her unpleasant comments about the lovely city of Pittsburgh. But Sienna has some positive qualities too! Of course we all recognize that she is absolutely beautiful and is an up-and-coming actress, having graced the big screen in such films as: Alfie, Layer Cake, Casanova, and Factory Girl. But it is quite possible that Sienna's greatest achievement to date is her impeccable taste in style. Sienna Miller has helped to define the phenomenon that is boho-chic.
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Wide Calf Boots For Big Calves
Finding boots, that you like, and that are the right size is a hard enough job by itself. A lot of women have even more problem, because they have different feet. Some of them have wide calves, others have wide shafts or they just have a foot that is not proportioned as most of the shoe producers would like to believe. These problems get even worse, if you would like to buy boots, because they surround the whole foot and a part of the leg, not like flip-flops, where you really do not need to watch out for such problems.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Apple Bottoms By Nelly
Just about, everyone has heard of Nelly. He is one of the biggest names in the Hip-hop world. What you might not know is that he is a big name in the fashion world as well. His clothing line Apple Bottoms by Nelly is designed with women in mind. The clothing line consists of clothing for both women and girls. It is a full line meaning that it contains everything from bottom to tops and accessories.
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Apple Bottom Jeans
If there is one thing that women have difficulty with especially if they are curvy. It can be a real chore to find clothing that will fit everywhere, hips, backside, and waist without gaping or bagging. There are only a few makers that produce jeans and clothing that are designed for all body types one of the makers of clothing designed to accentuate any body type is Nelly. The clothing line produced by Nelly is called Apple Bottom Jeans.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Apple Bottom Jeans With The Fur Boots
Apple Bottom jeans with the fur boots happen to be one of the current styles that are really bringing attention up in the fashion industry. The Apple Bottoms clothing line was created by Nelly who is one of the largest names in the Hip Hop industry. He believes that women should have clothing that fits them, not the other way around. Curves should be shown off and displayed with pride in clothing that fits well and provides the latest when it comes to fashion.
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Designer Jeans - Tips On How To Spot Fake Designer Jeans
Did you know that some manufacturers estimate that 50% of the designer jeans sold in malls, retail stores and online are fake? While we all love the look and feel of a pair of the hottest designer jeans, the thought of spending hundreds of dollars only to find out you just bought a fake is upsetting. The great news is that by following the tips in this article you can buy designer jeans anywhere with a since of confidence that you are getting the real deal.
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Chloe Designer Handbags
Chloe Designer Handbags expresses the essence of being a woman in a stylish and feminine way and never disappoint their admirers. Even for a designer it is not an easy task captivating the true essence of being a woman, but time and again this renowned fashion house gives us creations of beauty and style. Let us have a look how this prestigious fashion house has fascinated woman globally with their splendor.
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German Clothes - At The Forefront of Today's Fashion World
Today's German clothes have taken a severe turn from those of years ago. The clothes German people are wearing nowadays no longer tell us of their status by way of color and style. This is because the highly rated German fashion houses produce a less expensive version of the haute couture designs for the rich and famous, to enable more or less any budget the pleasure of affording such fabulous examples of fashion.
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
Plus Size Swimwear Fashions
Swimsuits are an unavoidable element of the summertime, although the vast majority of full-figured females feel daunted at the prospect of shopping for them. These women even consider wearing caftans by the pool or at the shore rather than looking unattractive. Designers and shopkeepers are finally beginning to recognize the unique fashion problems of the larger woman, and at last are now featuring an assortment of stylish bathing suit designs in larger sizes.
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Saturday, February 23, 2008
From Mouse To House - How Footwear Is Stepping Up The Uk Internet Shopping Boom
In the short time it takes you to read this sentence, somebody somewhere in the UK is buying a pair of shoes over the internet for the first time. It is a trend that is becoming as fashionable as the shoes themselves! The extent of the growing boom in home shopping is revealed by the recent news that customers clicked their way to spending a record £1m a minute in the run-up to Christmas 2007.
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Friday, February 22, 2008
Get Styling Tips From Hair Styling Magazines
Magazines are colorful, fun to read and a great way to drive away boredom. For people who don't really have the time to go through the entire contents of a big hair styling book, nor find time to visit a good parlor to go for styling, nor have enough time to consult a hairdresser -- at such times and junctures, hair styling magazines become very handy and are an easy reference to get great styling tips.
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Celebrity Jewelry Sighting - Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton's new movie, The Hottie and the Nottie, hit the box office last weekend, and unsurprisingly to all, barely pulled in $25,000 in sales. The movie aired in 111 theaters and proved (hopefully for the last time) that Paris should stick to shopping, partying, and not partying and driving at the same time. So speaking of shopping, this is one thing that we all must admit Paris has going on. So perhaps she should stick to being the small dog-toting style icon that she somehow turned into.
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Thursday, February 21, 2008
Sexy Plus Size Bridal Lingerie - It's About Damn Time!
Whatever your mood, whatever your desire, and finally at last, whatever your size - you can find sexy, seductive plus size bridal lingerie. And you can find it online. Popular items in sexy plus size bridal lingerie include Rumba panties with a matching lacy chemise, lace body stockings and perhaps the most favorite, the baby doll. Plus size women look great in baby dolls. Read more about plus size wedding lingerie...
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The Truth About Plus Lingerie
When most people think about lingerie, they picture short and skimpy outfits worn by bare boned thin women. In fact, if you go into a lot of the retail lingerie stores, you'll see they cater to this stereotype. However, plus lingerie is a wonderful option for the woman who isn't razor thin, likes to show off her curves, feel sexy or even wear lingerie as a practical matter. Whatever the case, there are a variety of different options out there for you, when it comes to plus lingerie. In this article, I will discuss some of them with you.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Thinner Belts And Smaller Clutches - This Year's Fashion Do's
The wildly overstated 80's throwback belts that dominated the fashion world in 2007 are as outdated as that unlamented era itself. Now its time for the thin belt, which has attracted the eye of fashionable types fond of the smaller and far more feminine accessories. Extra thin belts can be positioned above wearers' waists to suggest a more slimming profile and can be used with a loosely fitting dress, oversized skit or sweater.
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How to Get Beautiful, Beach Sexy Hair!
If you're reading this article now, you may be wondering why in the heck is Alexandra writing about hair? As you may well know, my usual focus is on celebrities and celebrity accessories/jewelry. Well, for Valentine's Day I decided to treat myself to a little spa and salon action in New York City. I went to this wonderful salon (Salon Chinois) in mid-town and had my hair washed and dried, and miraculously, my mane was transformed into perfect beach-sexy waves! It has been my lifelong quest to figure out how to obtain the gloriousness that this wonderful stylist (Ilda) achieved on that day, and I'm here to share with you the secret!
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Fashion Accessories - Top Five for 2008
For those of you who are like me, and don't have a ridiculous budget to blow on all the latest fashion trends, there is a lovely thing available to you called fashion accessories. Like fashion jewelry, fashion accessories are products that keep within the bounds of the latest celebrity trends, but don't break the bank. These celebrity accessory look-alikes, are not likely to be made with diamonds, but you can find high-quality pieces that look great and are under $50. Here is a list of the top five items for 2008.
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Purse Handles - Your Guide to Buying Purse Handles
Purse handles are attachments to purses used when one wants to carry them by hand. They can come either attached with the purse or bought as replacements separately, made of a wide variety of natural and synthetic materials in various styles and colors. While most handles are bought to exactly match the purse, you also have the option of mixing and matching what you have with different purses since they are detachable, making it possible for you to give you and your purse a new look without having to spend for more...
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Monday, February 18, 2008
From Cute Baby to Rogue Teen - The Transition In Fashion Style
Most parents do not realize it, but the process of becoming a rebellious teenager begins somewhere shortly after the first few months of life. Babies are told that "this is how you act, this is how you dress, and this is who you are," through the actions of the parents. The parent that is armed with the proper knowledge however, can nip this in the bud early on.
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Hip Maternity Clothes - Maintain Your Sense Of Fashion, Even When You Are Expecting
Having a baby these days is trendy and fashionable. No more hiding a baby bump, or giving up the fun once baby arrives, motherhood is redefined! And that means that maternity clothes are evolving too. Hip maternity clothes are now the norm! They are widely available and can be really fun to wear. Our tips will have you wearing the latest duds while you're doing everything for two.
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Sunday, February 17, 2008
Borrow Designer Handbags and Get Your Dream Handbag
Designer handbags are a beautiful sight and an accessory a women doesn't want to live without. The designs of handbags also change and go hand in hand with the latest trends. It may be quite difficult finding a handbag that goes with every outfit you own and buying quite a lot of purses may be a bit costly. Leather bags, sunglasses, shoes, jewelry are accessories we want, but all of these add up and are expensive. The latest hype is to borrow designer handbags and this is a terrific concept.
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Saturday, February 16, 2008
The Clothes Hanger - From Wire To Plastic
The invention of the wire clothes hanger has been attributed to Albert Parkhouse, an employee of Timberlake Wire And Novelty Company in 1903. This company fashioned wire lamp shade frames and other items from wire. One story goes that Parkhouse came to work one day, went to hang his coat up and found all of the coat hooks were in use. Out of frustration, Parkhouse grabbed a piece of wire, bent it into the shape of what we recognize as a clothes hanger on the spot. Another story says that Parkhouse was inspired by complaints from other employees of not enough coat hooks.
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Friday, February 15, 2008
Style Of Boots - From Casual To Sexy
Boots are enduring fashion footwear that can be worn year round. These days you can pick styles in classic and the latest trends, composed of leather or artificial materials. Now, boots are made for more than just winter wear or foot protection. The sky's the limit for the type you prefer! Here's a guide to finding the perfect height for you. Introducing the ankle, mid calf, knee and above the knee boots!
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Wear Belt Buckles That Tell A Tale
With the changing phase in fashion accessories are gaining topmost priority when it comes to accentuate any outfit with a glamorous outlook. It is here where the belt buckles comes into the picture and strikes on the beauty quotient with its everlasting appeal. It forms an integral part of any belt which is regarded as an accessory to be worn round the waist to adorn the rugged pair of denims or to accentuate the sexy pair of leather Capri's.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
Designer Label Handbags vs. Designer Inspired and Fashion Handbags - What you Should Know
Designer label handbags are just that, and they have some great styles this season, plus they also have the much coveted name and trademarked logos. Most of the designer handbags also have warranties on their products where they will fix any manufacturing defects or weaknesses for you should they occur. The designer bags however can carry a steep price tag that sets them out of reach for a lot of people.
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Just Because it Says "Louis Vuitton" Doesn't Mean it is Real - It Could be a Replica
Just Because it Says "Louis Vuitton" Doesn't Mean it is Real - It Could be a Replica If you are looking for something that represents status nothing says it better than Louis Vuitton. Everyone wants the newest and hottest accessory from Louis Vuitton. Hollywood Starlets, Rock Stars, Athletes, Heads of State, but most of all, so does Sally Homemaker. With such a demand and items flying off retailers shelves, it is no surprise that manufactures all over the globe are creating Replica Louis Vuitton Handbags...
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Giving Intimate Lingerie as a Gift
Being a husband or a boyfriend looking to give your special someone intimate lingerie as a gift can be perfect, but sometimes getting through the shopping may become an intimidating and daunting endeavor. It is however fortunate for those in this particular position to know that there are a few guidelines that can be followed which should help you make it through the shopping trip without the worries. By following an easy step-by-step plan, you will be able to make through the shopping trip unscathed and be able to buy that perfect intimate lingerie that you and your special someone will love.
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History of The Bra
One of the most intriguing historical moments in the fashionable world would of course be the life of the bra. There have been so many stages in the development of comfort that has taken the bra out for a whirlwind of excitement. Bras are something in almost every single woman's daily life, and even for some men so of course it is going to have a vast historical story behind it. There is so much history in the world around life, so there needs to be a history on the bra. It is something that is in every day events and has become apart of life for many females around the world.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Fashion Rules to Avoid Causing Career Suicide at Work
Most guys will never admit to this what they wear and how clean they look plays an important role in the love life, personal life and more importantly their career. What you have on can be quite influential in changing the opinions of others. Coworkers instantly get a first impression on you based on your physical appearance. Here are some fashion no-no's to avoid in the office at all times:
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Do You Hate Bra Shopping With Your Teenager?
If you're like most moms, you want your daughter looking good in her clothes. This gives her confidence, self esteem, and makes her feel attractive. To help stimulate a teenage girl's body image confidence, the importance of wearing the right bra should be tops on your agenda. The teenage years are tough and whether your daughter is small busted or very large busted she needs to be in the right bra for her and her lifestyle. Just remember that bras are like shoes, different styles are needed.
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Monday, February 11, 2008
How Sunglasses Are Made
Sunglasses are trendy fashion accessories that make you look and feel cool, but have you ever wondered how those cool shades are made? Sunglasses come in many styles, shapes, colors and brands. There are polarized, prescription, clip-on, flexible, men's, women's, unisex, children's, designer, and custom-made sunglasses. There are police, pilot and rescue sunglasses, biker, skier and other sports sunglasses. There are even sunglasses with built-in audio digital players.
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Buying Ties Online
Having a tie that would perfectly match the rest of your clothes, as well as the event that you will be wearing it to is truly an art. Today, buying ties could already be done online as well. However, how would you be able to make sure that you will be able to buy a tie online that would prove to be a great find? Here are some tips.
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Unique Diaper Bags - Tote Your Baby's Accessories In Style
Looking for a unique way to carry around baby's things? Not to worry! Unique diaper bags are available and fun to use! You don't have to give up your sense of style just because you're now toting a little one along for the ride. A diaper bag that is uniquely you and doesn't scream baby will help you feel hip and stylish. Every mom deserves to feel this way!
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Saturday, February 9, 2008
Accessories Are Just As Important As The Designer Prom Dress
There's no doubt that wearing a designer prom dress to Prom can really help a girl to stand out and looking radiantly beautiful. And, many girls will spend a very long time in choosing that perfect dress, but it's just as important to choose the accessories that will be worn with the dress. So, if you haven't already done so, take a little time to consider what you'll need.
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Friday, February 8, 2008
A Few Hints to Help Choose the Right Pair of High Heeled Shoes
There are many different types of high heels, including pumps, platforms, sandals, wedges and high heeled boots for women. There is also the increasing trend for men to now wear heels, this indicates just how many styles today's shoe fashion encompasses. High heeled shoes don't have to be too high to be in fashion and acceptable ...so here are a few hints for helping to choose the right pair of high heeled shoes:
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Lancome - Perfumes and Cosmetics Empire
Talk about beauty and cosmetics and for sure, experts would raise the name of the world's biggest beauty and cosmetics firm, L'Oreal Group. From the world's beauty and fashion capital, Paris in France, comes the company that focuses on bringing to consumers the best brands for skin and hair care. When it comes to perfumes, the company surely would not be left behind. Its Lancome Paris unit manufactures Lancome perfumes that are truly among the most patronized and loved all around the world.
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Thursday, February 7, 2008
This Season's Sunglasses
Summer is upon us, and with it comes a wave of new styles. Perhaps the most fun about summer style is finding out which sunglasses will be hot this year. The key to the hippest styles usually has nothing to do with what is brand new. Most "new" style trends are simply spins off of formerly worn, beloved fads. This summer's sunglasses will be no exception to that theory.
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Where and When to Wear Sunglasses
You may have a favorite pair of sunglasses that goes great with a certain outfit. You might also have a tendency to wear a pair of sunglasses you just got religiously... for a week. Then you never pick them up again. Sunglasses do you no good on your dresser or in the visor of your car. It is important to wear sunglasses at all the appropriate and important times.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Funky Diaper Bags - Parenting Accessories With Style
Carrying around baby's things is a must wherever you go. Bottles, diapers, toys, burp rags and a change of clothing will help keep baby happy and clean on outings to the store, grandma's house and play dates. But diaper bags don't have to be boring or run-of-the-mill. Funky diaper bags can fit your style and allow you express yourself while still being prepared for anything your little one throws your way.
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Men's Fashion for the 21st Century - Time to Kick It up a Notch
Very few people would deny that most men get their fashion sense from those they spend the most time with, or God forbid, their fathers. If a man decides to dress like his peers there is no help there unless this man happens to be George Clooney and has friends like Brad Pitt and Don Cheadle. With just a few key additions to your wardrobe, you can go from fashion disaster to fashion icon in no time.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Famous Faces Behind Famous Frames
We know by simply looking around that sunglasses are a pop culture phenomenon. Have you ever stopped to wonder how they became this way? Humans seem to have an obsession with sunglasses as more than protection for their eyes. Sunglasses make a statement about the face they're sitting on, and can add much needed style to an ensemble. One has to wonder how sunglasses came to be what they are today.
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Monday, February 4, 2008
The Wonderful World of a Sweatshirt
With sweat in the name of the outfit, it does not bode well for a piece of clothing that people will want to wear. Sweatshirts are, in fact, a very popular type of clothing that are worn by millions of people across the planet, coming in a wide variety of colors, sizes and with many different images on the front of the shirt. However, is that all there is to the outfit?
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Sunday, February 3, 2008
Do It Yourself Baby and Children's Clothing and Fashion
On of the trademarks of the Gothic look is the eclectic style that is often seen among those that dress in this style. This style of dress incorporates many different singular styles and then to make it a unique style, many of those who dress Gothic add their own uniqueness to their outfits. That is to say, they create their own spin on their clothing to make it uniquely, completely their own.
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Saturday, February 2, 2008
Turkish Bathrobes
Ten days ago I visited a state of the art bathrobe producer in Turkey, the unique thing about this manufacturer was that it was actually six different manufacturers who had joined forces together to offer the best quality and value for money bathrobes and towels available. All of the bathrobes are manufactured in Denizli, Turkey unlike most companies who farm out production when busy, all production was carried out on the site to ensure top grade products are produced time and time again. The company used all of its combined buying knowledge and power to source the ...
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Friday, February 1, 2008
Gothic Style Prints and Clothing Graphics for Children & Babies
When you typically think about the Gothic look you think of black, solid black, and well, you know, black. Just for a moment let's step out of the typical worldview of the Gothic look and let's take a look at reality. In reality, the Gothic look includes many different colors, but always paired with out old faithful color of black. The trick is how to pair the colors to keep the look Gothic.
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Designer Handbag Rant
When you see a designer handbag, do you only like it because of the designer name? If you saw it on another women's shoulder without the designer logo visible would you still like it? For a lot of people (even though they won't admit it) the answer is no! The majority of people interested designer handbags these days do not know much about the bags themselves, all they know is a designer logo or name.
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