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The Fashion of the Day

June 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Sometimes it seems as if there’s nothing new under the sun. While one company goes out of business and another is created somewhere else, ultimately the clothes usually turn out roughly the same year after year. Other than avant garde fashions that come and go at random, there is not that much originality in the fashion world. So it makes sense people are so grounded in the moment, when it comes to the clothes they’re wearing.

What is popular today is ultimately going to be known as ugly and ridiculous in a few years, if not a few months. The fashion world is so grounded in the moment because there is the silent recognition that today is a fleeting part of a neverending journey. When you look back at pictures of yourself a few years down the line, you are supposed to be a little horrified at what you see. This keeps you humble, and allows you to have a good laugh at who you used to be, even if you were 20 pounds lighter back then.

So enjoy today’s fashions, and be careful to keep a few “evergreen” outfits in your closet. While most fashions will be gone the next time the wind blows with particular fierceness, a few things are never going out of style. Jeans and a t-shirt, a basic sport coat and a little black dress are just a few examples of some veritable rocks of the fashion world. From a base of those few items, you can rebuild your ensemble no matter what the future might bring. This is good, because fashion never looks far ahead.

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Fashion: Like a Rolling Stone

April 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Whatever your media tastes are, from reality TV to checking out the movie stars, you’re bound to be aware of the latest fashions. No doubt you’re wondering how you can use what’s hot as part of your own wardrobe. Do you mimic the colors? Repeat the patterns? Wear certain accessories? What is the secret to looking as though you just stepped out of a youth fashion magazine? Fortunately it’s less about buying lots of outfits and more about observance and analysis.

How to pay for the latest fashion trends? If you’re not careful you could still run out of money, and then where are you when the next style rolls into town on the back of a supermodel? Make sure you shop around for the best prices. Many designers offer budget-minded versions of their most popular brands, so you can find something in the same style for a price point that fits your budget. Consider making use of a Reach Card Visa, which is prepaid so you can’t overspend. Look great and save money: the American fashionista’s dream.

Current trends include things like tall shoes (trade secret: many movie stars are short), exotic prints, and vintage inspired clothes, because sometimes it is hip to look to the past, which is why vinyl is experiencing such a renaissance lately. It’s an oddity of the fashion world that the style of clothes your grandparents wore might one day become the hot thing among the teens. If that’s not something you can swallow, you can always make modifications to the clothing design and retain the nostalgia for the past while presenting a futuristic look: vintage as space-age, or something to that effect.

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Nelly Designs Women’s Line for Curvy Figures and Plus Sizes

March 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Named after a random thought between friends, the innovative clothing line, Apple Bottoms, was created and put into reality by St. Louis-born, rap star Nelly, her good friend Ian Kelly and her cousin Yomi Martin.

In 2003, Apple Bottoms grew quickly and became more known for its women’s and girl’s lines. The company decided to travel the country to find women who had an ‘apple bottom’ to represent the clothing line, resulting in a huge reality show contest that held the entire country‘s interest.

In cities such as New York, St. Louis and Las Vegas, the company looked at women in the targeted 18-25 age range, which turned out to be very lucrative. Later the company created a men’s wear line and called it Vokal. It was a major hit, too.

Nelly Designs Clothes that Fit

Leslie Unger, president of Apple Bottoms, said the company concentrates on making clothes that fit woman, rather than having woman fit into their clothes. Their designs are created for women with curves and plus sizes, by people who understand the problem curvy body types have when shopping for new clothes.

The 2011 Spring collection boasts earthy colors and has gone in a different direction with a unique, almost camo look called Marble Wash. Prices in the girl’s line are mostly under $40, with cute tops as low as $15 and the Spring Sale lists items for as much as 30 to 70 percent off.

The women’s lines are a bit pricier, but with 30 to 70 percent off, they’re very affordable and they carry much more than just clothing. They also have plus-size designs, jewelry and footwear. The Apple Bottom brand has so many good deals on the website that sales have their own page and large coupons are right there on the welcome screen.

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Making Old Clothes Look New

December 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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While most people like to say out with the old and in with the new, it’s hard for people to just go out and buy new things. To help save your money, you can take your old clothes and make them look new again.

You don’t have to read all the fashion magazines or blogs to get fashion ideas, just your own creativity. Here are a few tips about revamping your old clothes into something new.

”’Do Your Planning First”’
This is considered a little do it yourself type project, so it’s important to plan ahead. Winging it might cause some problems. Anyone in the fashion business will advise that it’s easier to take away something, so do some drawing to see what you want to do. If you don’t like something in your drawing, erase it.

”’Get Creative”’
Do you have an old pair of jeans just sitting in your closet with an ugly hole in it? Well, turn it into a fabulous jean skirt! If you’re not sure where to begin, pull out your old jeans and t-shirts. These are great starting points. You can make jeans look almost brand new with a little extra stitching and even patching if needed. Just don’t bedazzle anything. The bedazzler isn’t your friend.

”’Create A Non-Clothing item”’
One popular thing moms love doing is taking old baby clothes and turning them into blankets and quilts. You can do this. Old t-shirts and sweatshirts can even make amazing scarves or gloves if you’re really talented. If you’re amazing at sewing, you can even turn older sweatshirts into throw pillows and tote bags.

Taking your old clothing and revamping them into something new is a great new way to save money. They might not be the most stylish things, but you can really make it work. At least you’ll be wearing or walking around with something unique and not what everyone else is wearing.

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