Monday, March 9

FASHION STYLE & BEAUTY

Is Your Dress Too Short – A Mature Woman’s Guide To The Right Hemline
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Is Your Dress Too Short – A Mature Woman’s Guide To The Right Hemline

You're over forty. Can you still wear a short dress? For some women, a short hemline is perfectly fine but, for others it is a definite fashion offense. A dress that is too short can make a mature woman look like she is trying too hard to look young. On others, it can expose those areas on your body that are better left hidden. Here are some basic tips for finding the hemline that is right for you. 1. Consider your age Age is very important in determining the correct hemline for you. A sixty-five year old woman might have beautiful legs but, a micro-mini skirt would look totally inappropriate for her. Generally speaking, hems that stop at the knees are acceptable for every woman. Women in their forties may wear their skirts slightly above the knee. Women fifty and up should not go shorte...
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The Bra That Tried To Kill Me
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The Bra That Tried To Kill Me

At first it seemed like the one for me. It had cushy straps that seemed wide enough not to sever my shoulders. It had thick underwires strong enough for a space shuttle (but made for a woman... ). It wasn't very pretty, though, a characteristic that many of the "big" ones share. I wanted a pretty bra even though my husband's opinion on bras is: "It's what's inside that counts". What I thought was the perfect bra made me feel supported, and I even looked a little thinner with everything in its place. I took really good care of it, hanging it up to dry like instructed on the care tag. Then something happened. It started as just a little poke in the side, just under my arm. I ignored it at first, thinking I could just readjust. Every time I washed it and wore it, I would pull the wire back...
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Plus-Size Model – See If You Fit The Size Requirements
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Plus-Size Model – See If You Fit The Size Requirements

A very few modeling agencies recognize this growing potential in plus-sized modeling as well in the modern fashion industry of today. We have thus written this article to point out the key features in plus-size modeling, and how to become a plus sized model. See if you Fit the Size Requirements Generally in the western world super-sized models range from a height of about 170cm to 185cm, and a clothing size UK 10 -16. This range lowers a little in Singapore and the Asian market as the general population is generally lower in height and weight. However, these specifications are never followed very strictly and there are models outside of this category that lie outside of the criteria and yet are still successful. The specifications are stricter for fashion modeling rather than commercial ...
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The Worst Fashion Combinations
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The Worst Fashion Combinations

We have all had a look through the photo albums and often wondered what on earth we were thinking when we decided that floral jumper looked great with the leopard print leggings. Interestingly money doesn't buy you style and it's often celebrities that end up putting together some of the worst fashion combinations. Here are a few pointers to help you know what to avoid. Just because it's hot on the catwalk doesn't mean it's going to look good on you, remember many fashion designers about push boundaries and concept design. Don't mix denim with denim, it didn't look good in the 80's and it won't look good now, look to combine denim skirts, jeans and jackets with other solid colors and if you have to wear darker denim washes, you don't want to look like you are wearing a denim suit. Don't...
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To Dye For Is A Jolting Exposé That Reveals The True Cost Of The Toxic, Largely Unregulated Chemicals Found On Most Clothing Today
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To Dye For Is A Jolting Exposé That Reveals The True Cost Of The Toxic, Largely Unregulated Chemicals Found On Most Clothing Today

To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick--and How We Can Fight Back. A Silent Spring for your wardrobe, To Dye For is a jolting exposé that reveals the true cost of the toxic, largely unregulated chemicals found on most clothing today. Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield that is fast fashion: the dodgy labor practices, the lax environmental standards, and the mountains of waste piling up on the shores of developing countries. But have you stopped to consider the dangerous effects your clothes are having on your own health? Award-winning journalist Alden Wicker breaks open a story hiding in plain sight: the unregulated toxic chemicals that are likely in your wardrobe right now, how they’re harming you, and what you can do about it. In To Dye For, Wicker reveals how cloth...
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Fast Fashion — Is It Making Us Sick?
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Fast Fashion — Is It Making Us Sick?

Is Fast Fashion Making Us Sick? In her new book, journalist Alden Wicker examines the public health impact of an under-regulated industry. On a recent spring afternoon, journalist Alden Wicker was examining a neon orange purse at H&M. The price tag read $14.99, but instead of listing materials, it simply said “vegan.” She raised an eyebrow. At Wicker’s request, a store clerk looked up the materials: polyurethane and polyester. Plastics. For the last decade, Wicker has been covering the dirty side of fast fashion — from its contribution to the climate crisis and greenwashing to multi-level marketing schemes. She founded the popular blog EcoCult in 2013 and has become an authority on sustainable fashion. Wicker’s new book, To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick, examines the...
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The Soaring Need Of On-Demand Beauty Apps: Rise & Benefits
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The Soaring Need Of On-Demand Beauty Apps: Rise & Benefits

It's evident that the dramatic increase in the number of smartphones, connected consumers, location based services and secured payment gateways have given a booming rise to uberification of services. It has transfigured the way we interact with the beauty brand. If you have ever wished a personal stylist coming your home to doll you up with a laid-back spa, make-up, hair and other salon services, then you have to wait no more! On-demand beauty and fitness services are scoring high with a sheer expansion of beauty companies. The heat wave of embracing the uberification model has expanded across borders to make a revolutionary impact in this digitally growing world. What are the leading benefits that make this on demand app a front-runner in the hotly contested markets? Let's funnel it dow...
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Corded Pendants Perfect For Summer
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Corded Pendants Perfect For Summer

Summer calls for uncomplicated dressing. The addition of an elegant corded pendent creates an understated and chic vacation look, the simplicity of a suede or satin corded string punctuated by a sterling silver or gold vermeil pendant.
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