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TREND REPORT: Don’t Wait Until Memorial Day, Start Wearing White Now

February 24, 2010
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TREND REPORT: Don’t Wait Until Memorial Day, Start Wearing White Now

You have probably heard the fashion myth for years to never wear white before Memorial Day or after Labor Day.  I am here to tell you this one is false.  I particular think that this time of year, right before Spring hits, is when wearing white can look the most fresh and modern.  Anyone...
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TREND REPORT: Bold Red Lips & Smoky Eyes

January 27, 2010
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TREND REPORT: Bold Red Lips & Smoky Eyes

The top make-up trend for Spring 2010 is to have smoky eyes and red, red lips.  Designer Riccardo Tisci gave all the models in this look at the Givenchy haute couture show in the same salon where the late Yves Saint Laurent historically held his shows. The makeup — glittering smoky eyes, red lips and...
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TREND REPORT: Did You Think Hoodies Were A Fashion No? Think Again.

January 13, 2010
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TREND REPORT: Did You Think Hoodies Were A Fashion No? Think Again.

One only has to watch an episode of What Not To Wear on TLC to hear hosts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly bemoan the evils of the hoodie.  Worn only by college students and the style blind it is hard to believe hoodie is having it’s day in the fashion sun. Nicolas Ghesquière, designer at...
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The Crazypants Dudes That Are The New Cavemen In The City

January 12, 2010
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The Crazypants Dudes That Are The New Cavemen In The City

Reading the “Fashion & Style” section of the New York Times online I came across one of the most insane trends I have heard of in a long time.  Apparently a very small group of crazypants dudes, and one young lady, in New York City have decided that the best way to stay in...
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Winter Is Ruining My Fashion: Why January Isn’t Sexy

January 11, 2010
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Winter Is Ruining My Fashion: Why January Isn’t Sexy

I don’t like to go out a lot in the middle of winter in Minnesota.  Mainly because it is freezing cold.  Plus there is a lot of snow.  Plus I am really fashion-ey.  So, half the fun of going out for me is dressing up and being seen on the scene.  But in January...
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TREND REPORT: What’s Hot For 2010

January 5, 2010
By Editor
TREND REPORT: What’s Hot For 2010

Last year was all about being tough.  Wearing black, leather, studs, and leggings.  It was a tough look for tough times.  The look was started by editors at French Vogue but now can be bought at the mall for $50.  Now the rock chick look is over though as fashion begins to change to...
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Top 5 Worst Fashion Trends Of 2009

December 29, 2009
By Editor
Top 5 Worst Fashion Trends Of 2009

5.  Harem Pants One trend that shouldn’t be worn on men or women is harem pants. Call them what you want, they’re MC Hammer pants. A horrible fashion statement at the time and now just a sad look that even makes the stick proportions of a runway model seem a bit too curvy in all...
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What To Wear On Christmas Day

December 22, 2009
By Editor
What To Wear On Christmas Day

Christmas can be a fashion disaster for most people.  A lot of people just pile everything on all at once or even worse don’t try at all. I have found that when dressing for the holidays it really is best to chose a theme and stick to it.  Are you going to be a...
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Top Five Fashion Trends Of 2009

December 21, 2009
By Editor
Top Five Fashion Trends Of 2009

5.  Leather Leggings Daring and a bit naughty, leather leggings exposed the inner femme fatale, making you look undeniably feminine yet unbelievably edgy. Ensuring stuck-to-you leggings were never confused with your spandex workout gear, leather leggings were essential for the colder seasons to highlight your figure at a time when you tend to hide your...
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DISTURBING TREND REPORT: Baby Wigs

December 15, 2009
By Editor
DISTURBING TREND REPORT: Baby Wigs

A story on TheFrisky.com alerted me to a disturbing new trend, the baby wig.  The baby pictured above belongs to a mother who was, “really sick and tired of her baby being so … bald.”  Because of this baby baldness situation the mother decided,  “It’s never too early for my baby to start looking...
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