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wear vintage clothes to the office
one way to make an outfit unique, but still appropriate for work, is to wear vintage clothes to the office. this is not a surprise to most, but many trends that are popular today were also popular 30, 40, 50 years ago. instead of buying the latest trends at the mall, invest in [...]
2010 fall fashion trends: sneak peak
i know. it’s still the middle of the summer and we don’t want to be thinking of fall weather right now. but, it could be a good time to start setting money aside for when you go shopping in a couple months for some of the new fashion trends this fall. here is a sneak [...]
how to wear gingham
how to wear gingham can be tricky since the print is sometimes associated with interior design decorations like curtains and tablecloths. but don’t let that turn you away from the pretty, early-1900’s throwback! if you have hesitations about wearing gingham, start with a neutral color like black and white and try these 3 tips:
1) wear gingham [...]
diy: how to make skinny jeans
don’t want to pay $90 for a new pair of skinny jeans? look through your closet for a pair of bootcut jeans you haven’t worn for a while, a pair of scissors, and a sewing machine and you can have a new pair of skinny jeans! watch this video to find out how:
do you have [...]
what to wear to music festivals this summer
i love looking at what people wear to music festivals in the summer. whether it’s bonnaroo, pitchfork, lollapalooza, or any of the many local music festivals that happen around the country and the world, deciding what to wear to a music festival is almost as fun as seeing great bands play live under the sun!
this summer’s [...]
3 emerging designers from around the world to watch
there are so many talented people from all around the world who are bringing unique designs to everyone thanks to the good ole internet. here are 3 up and coming designers from different parts of the world who make t-shirts, shoes and jewelry definitely worth checking out.
Mademoiselle VG (Italy) - friends who design t-shirts with [...]
indie photographer i love: she hit pause studios
i have been obsessed with she hit pause studios for a few years now. i’ve been wanting to buy something from this indie photographer, but i don’t think my rented 2-family apartment is worthy of these on our walls! i like that the photography is unique and vintage looking – and they are all polaroid [...]
free laptop bag giveaway!
perfect for a back-to-school gift..indie designer NokHoo Design is giving away a laptop bag. NokHoo Designs makes practical, artistic laptop bags that are easier to carry around than typical laptop bags and look better!
here is how to enter the giveaway to win a free laptop bag:
1) draw (paint, sculpt, whatever) a picture of an owl
2) post [...]
indie clothing designer: alena hennessy
indie clothing designer, alena hennessy, is an artist who designs tees, scarves, totes, and prints. she is inspired by simplicity, stillness and a sense of little things relating to one another and you can definitely see that sense of calmness and softness in her clothes. plus a lot of her items are made of eco-friendly, [...]
what to wear to a summer wedding
deciding what to wear to a summer wedding all depends on the venue. since each wedding is different, i use each wedding as an excuse for buying a new dress and it all works out! this weekend is my cousin’s wedding – the first in the family – a big fat greek wedding! i’m wearing this [...]
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