Clothing
Where do designers get their inspiration?
Some fashion brands deliver new collections twice a year, some every three months and some monthly, and whilst it’s often one designer who heads up a brand, behind every jacket, purse or shoe, there is a large team, working hard to develop and produce the goods in the right colour and for the right price.
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The Style Icon
A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to attend a lovely fashion show in Benicia, California with, the style icon, Patricia Field. The show featured some amazing designers two of which had been contestants on Project Runway. I was so excited to be able to see some amazing designs by some iconic people. But the shows headliner is an inspiration to both fashion enthusiasts and anybody who is anybody in the fashion industry. The audience was graced by the presence of the impressive Patricia Field.
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Party Pockets
Party pockets? Would you wear an evening gown with pockets? Forever pockets have been popular on dresses, skirts and pants. Now young and seasoned designers are adding pockets to the cocktail dress and evening gowns for a casual chic look. These designers feel that pockets can give a four figure priced dress a less pretentious, relaxed elegance.
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Dress Up for the SF Autumn Viennese Waltz Ball
The Viennese Waltz Ball requests your presence. Like to dress up? Like to go waltzing? The San Francisco Waltzing Society presents the 2014 Autumn Viennese Waltz Ball on November 8, 2014. Waltzers will spin around the ballroom clockwise to a 30 piece orchestra. The Waltz Ball opens with The Grand March–this is a chance to see the other waltzers and get ready to have an evening of fun that’s terribly romantic and unforgettable.
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What Do You and Bette Midler Have In Common?
What Do You and Bette Midler Have In Common? Does your image reflect how extraordinary you are?
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What is A Good Investment in Clothing?
We have a tradition in our family. We go to a movie every day during the holiday season from December 25th right through to New Year’s Day. It’s a fun tradition that I always look forward to. One of my favorite movies was “Up in the Air.” George Clooney plays the main character, an executive, who travels around the country to fire people.
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10 Items Every Woman Must Own
Every woman has certain “must haves” in their life. These often involve clothing that needs to be a staple in every woman’s wardrobe. Here are 10 items a woman must have in her wardrobe.
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Dressing for a Date! – Get it Right!
A first date to the cinema to watch Scooby Doo is a far cry from a graduation ball or a black tie dinner. Guy’s or gals need to consider where it is they’re going. It goes without saying that he or she will be hoping to impress, so at least make sure sufficient levels of effort and scouting have gone into what’s expected.
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Clothing Essentials for Hikers
Equipment Which Most Hikers Can’t Do Without There really is nothing like a huge walk across difficult terrain. However, without the right hiking equipment a potentially enjoyable experience can turn into a walking nightmare. As the old phrase goes, “those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” It may well have been a hiker that…
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Linda Loudermilk, Eco Chic Designer
Where is Linda Loudermilk today? She invented the term luxury ecoTM with the launch of her clothing line. She developed sustainable fabrics for the Loudermilk brand. Her styles were hip and environmentally sensitive without sacrificing style. She was committed to making clothing out of environmentally friendly fabrics that were chic and beautiful.
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