What are surplice style fashions?

A surplice is a faux wrap.The fabric on surplice style tops and dresses is diagonally crossed creating a deep v-shaped neckline. Fabric crosses-over and is sewn in place at the side making the garment look as if it is wrapped around the wearer. It differs from wrap styles in that the diagonal seam is sewn up…

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Beauties in Bulgaria, What to Wear?

Varna, Bulgaria Recently I visited Bulgaria and photographed these “Beauties in Bulgaria”. Fashion defined as being what women are wearing, Bulgaria street fashion in the spring is similar to street style in other cities around the world.  Everything is popular with the ladies. Women in Bulgaria have modern stores such as Zara and H&M plus…

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What colors go with a navy blue dress?

A navy blue dress sounds great. Blue is a favorite color of many and flatters most women’s skintone color. Colors that look great with navy blue are red, pink, yellow, orange, violet, turquoise, beige, black and gold or silver metallics. Accessorize your dress depending on whether you are going to wear it to a casual…

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Create A Signature Style

Let’s talk about creating a signature style – a style that expresses your personality, that makes you smile every time you get dressed, that gives the world a clue as to who you are. Understanding your style will make you a savvier shopper and a smarter dresser.

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What color layer of fabric should I use on a print dress?

What color layer of fabric should I use on a print dress? I’m making my own dress, I have a fabric with a beige background, wine red flowers & olive-green leaves. I want to make a drape layer over the dress, which color should that layer be? A layer on your dress sounds like a…

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Women of Southern India

In Southern India women seem to wear more traditional clothing such as the sari and pants with over dresses/tunics. Some of the sari dresses have a lot of glitter and gold on them. The women seem to love color and are living full lives. In the large cities, such as Mumbai, there are many Indian travelers, women tourist guides, students and working women.

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Can Your Image Be Helped?

Have you ever been asked the question, “What’s your style?” only to think, “Do I have a style?” Not surprisingly many women have this same reaction. With the popularity of television shows like “What Not To Wear,” women have become more accustomed to seeing “regular” women undergoing makeovers.

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