Written by Sophie on Saturday, 21 February 2009 00:12
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Dressing with a vintage flair is very au courant, just look at collections like Marc Jacobs’ and you can’t help but notice their nod to the fashions of yesteryear. The key to dressing in a vintage style is to mix vintage pieces in with current trends.
In looking at a vintage piece, you need to evaluate its fabric. Dressing in thick polyester is a ...
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Written by Sophie on Saturday, 21 February 2009 00:07
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By dressing in designer clothes, you are sure to look cutting-edge whenever you step out of the house. It is difficult for most people to afford a whole season of designer cutting-edge fashions, so learning how to find classic pieces (see below) that can blend with cutting-edge pieces is an important skill. Cutting-edge fashions are going to be in style for a season or two, a ...
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Written by Sophie on Thursday, 18 December 2008 23:29
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For many years women of style had a lack of choices when they were expecting, but fortunately that is all over. Women now have access to beautiful maternity clothes so that they can continue to look fabulous through their pregnancy and post delivery.
When shopping for maternity clothes some women feel that buying things that are expensive is a waste of money because we are only pregnant ...
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Written by Sophie on Monday, 28 July 2008 11:02
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We want to have a work look that encourages people to take us seriously, to recognize our intelligence and wit rather than our legs. With that being said, we don’t want to look dowdy and old either.
You are not trying to win over your mother-in-law, or make a good impression on business contacts. Your wardrobe for these outings should express a fun and lighthearted attitude. It is ...
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Written by Sophie on Monday, 28 July 2008 10:15
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With brands like Chanel and Prada making skis and Louis Vuitton making yoga mats and mat bags it is now possible for us to be fully stylish as we lead our active lifestyles. As a society we have become increasingly more active and in response to this trend we see more luxury brands adding active lines to their collections. Prada has many offerings for people who like to exercise. Many designers ...
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Written by Sophie on Monday, 28 July 2008 09:45
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If you think that you will be standing and mingling all night, remember to wear shoes that allow you to smile without wincing! Shoes may look great with an outfit, but if you feel tortured by wearing them, save them for a sit down dinner rather than a night where you will be on your feet. Cocktail parties also scream for a great evening bag, so put your oversized handbag away for these occ ...
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Written by Sophie on Monday, 28 July 2008 09:23
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 If something is not comfortable, it does not apply here. Casual doesn’t mean messy, it just means more informal. A casual look should still have an element of polish and charm. We all need to have a great pair of jeans to be paired with a great t-shirt and flats to meet a friend for coffee, or a blouse and heels for a day into night look. If you are going to invest in designer denim, look fo ...
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Written by Sophie on Tuesday, 30 November 1999 08:00
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Classic pieces are the skeleton of any fashionable woman’s wardrobe. Classic fashions are styles that are never out, fashions that remain always fabulous. Classic fashion icons in history are Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Princess Diana, and Audrey Hepburn. Three trendsetters in their own right, these women never looked showy, overly trendy, or too sexy.
Their blouses weren’t too low cut ...
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