April 2008
the life cycle of a trend
at times, i wonder what exactly makes something a trend. take the gladiator sandal, a shoe that has seemingly burst on the scene, despite its’ creation in ancient times. did it suddenly become a popular piece after being seen on countless celebrities? it is considered a lustworthy item only after months of buzzing before it became available on the market? it is considered a trend when it...
how to repair the heel of athletic shoes →
yet another great tutorial from “the world’s biggest show & tell”, instructables, geared toward runners and people who refuse to take off their sneakers.
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“it’s a big mix of things. i don’t take things too seriously and wish...”
– iekelience stange, one of the most buzzed-about models on the runway today, tries to explain her quirky style.
attn: potential followers
before you choose to follow me, i would like to notify you that i only post about one thing. if you are not interested in fashion, i will politely warn that i am a one-trick pony. for that, i refuse to apologize, but will gladly point you in the direction of more entertaining and worthwhile tumblrs if you choose to e-mail me and ask (there are many). nevertheless, thank you for stopping by.
may = skin cancer awareness month
in honor of skin cancer awareness month, i suggest you head over to your local drugstore or favorite skincare professional to ask about new sun protection products. there are a ton of new skincare products on the market, many of which are lacking in that awful sunscreen smell (thank goodness). with a vast array of levels of spf on the market, you are sure to find the perfect formula. some...
Zappos = incredible
agreed. this e-shop is extremely helpful and allows you to compare an array of price points between a multitude of brands. you can easily search for clothing, bags, shoes, and clothing, and although it can be a bit intimidating with your amount of choices, it is far better than having none at all, don’t you think? there is also 24/7 customer service (y en español). marco: My favorite...
appeal of linen →
as temperatures begin to rise in anticipation of summer in a few months, men must begin to think of changes in fabrics to accomodate the heat. linen is a great choice for new suits, blazers or slacks because it gives the body the ability to breathe while still looking put-together for work. warning: linen easily wrinkles.
eden and i are going to get geisha facials this weekend.
for many, thrift shops are a wardrobe essential →
this article focuses on something that i have known for a long time.
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“women think of fashion shopping as a sociable recreation activity. men’s...”
– although this article brings up a great point in that men are really taking flight with shopping on the internet, i disagree with this quotation. personally, when i go shopping, i prefer to do it alone and i usually have a goal in mind. however vague, this goal gives me some sort of a boundary, but...
bright is the new black →
for those of you that are looking for a bold, punchy new handbag, i seriously request that you read this article; the color wheel blew my mind.
who do you dress for?
after reading the discussion of dressing, i sincerely had to sit down and wonder who it was that i was dressing for; was i dressing for myself? or, was i dressing for others? when i clothe myself in the morning, or choose an outfit the night before to wear the next day, am i in fact putting these pieces together to please myself or to attract attention (wanted/unwanted)? sometimes, when i watch...
l1ck1ty absolutely had the best answer to my question. i commend you, friend.
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how i learned to walk in high heels →
simple suggestions that every girl should know before buying stilettos.
i’ve had these on my mind for months since reading lolita. i’m happy that i’m not the only one.
Neckties.com Saves Arbor Day
“preeminent”? fancyyyyy. anyway, i can’t wait to hear how to banquet goes! i want pictures. ragdoll: Good customer service story: I’ve got this banquet coming up. It’s for Arbor Day. Being that I work for the Arbor Day Foundation, this is an especially big deal. It’s Our Day. So we throw a pretty nice party, we go to Lied Lodge & Conference Center, eat hors d’oeuvres, give...
uniqlo - ut loop →
i recently went to uniqlo (the japanese version of the gap) for the first time a few days ago and now i am hooked. so many basics with a twist being sold with extremely reasonable prices. regardless, click on this link and read about their website’s new addition.
wardrobe staple for spring: bow-tie blouses
after whowhatweardaily touting bow-tie blouses as a great new addition to this spring’s wardrobe, i set out to find some well-priced examples for all of my female readers. if you are on a tight budget, this forever21 blouse is a good choice for a little bit more money, try the urban outfitters edition for a more expensive version, head over to anthropologie
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ten things to wear when you're feeling blue →
or, to just wear any day to make yourself feel pretty and confident.
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“you know, how do you say what’s o.k.? that’s what’s difficult. you have to be...”
– said by paul smith, a designer who has made great strides in menswear. the goal in this article is to begin an implementation of mixing patterns, but to do so without looking garish and tacky. it is a difficult task to achieve, but once accomplished, you can look quirky yet appropriate. also...
five things with which i am recently and newly...
the gloriousness that is mario badescu skincare SPRING WEATHER, GREAT JOY OF JOYS the invizzibl men and their new music video finding new recipes creating collages of magazine cut-outs to paste on your wallsplease comment or re-blog with your answers.
aviator sunglasses.
for aviators, i would stick to a ray-ban classic, the highstreet rb3026. they last forever. mascarah: mine just broke. anyone have any suggestions of cute ones they’ve seen around?
