March 3rd, 2012 by Joseph Ovens
This seasons go-to item remains the ever popular tunic. We are finding tunics in all sorts of lengths that begins at the shoulders and ends somewhere between the hips and ankles and patterns that range from solids with embellishment to color blocking and multi-colored such as this Mara Tunic from Art of Cloth.
Heres David Wolfe Creative Director of Doneger Group, talking with me about how great tunics are for plus size women.
I agree! The tunic is the perfect on trend piece for the plus size woman because it conceals any figure flaws and allows her to play up the areas she wants to show off.
February 27th, 2012 by Joseph Ovens
Red carpet trend alert! The days of Oscar hair being overly styled and fussy are over. I lost count of the number of actresses at the Academy Awards on Sunday wearing relaxed, Grecian-style looks (Bernice Bejo, Melissa McCarthy, Kate Mara), natural styles (Go, Viola!) and soft, touchable waves that wouldnt look out of place on a Malibu boardwalk (see, Maya Rudolph, Milla Jovovich, Jessica Chastain).
One of my favourite funny ladies, Kristen Wiig, wore her hair in a super-relaxed style, which I thought made a nice juxtaposition against her formal gown.
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February 19th, 2012 by Joseph Ovens
It goes without saying that florals are back again this season but spring/summer 2012’s blooms are a mixed bunch. Phase Eight have a vibrant range of prints and styles whatever your floral fancy – florals can be found in graphic, ditsy and botanical prints on chic dresses and summery separates. The
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February 15th, 2012 by Joseph Ovens
What youll need: A sewing kit, Snap pins, coloured hair pieces, straightener and a simple comb
Brush and neaten the hair piece
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February 10th, 2012 by Joseph Ovens
Ready to Make New Friends?
Its a new year so its time to start brushing up on your DIY skills and have a little fun with your closest friends and make some new ones, of course!
Take a few tips from us and create some one-of-a-kind friendship bracelets to wear, give, & trade!
Heres what you’ll need: a strip of fabric (were using some from our upcoming Fall 2012 line!), a couple grommets/studs, some metal cones, & a pair of pliers!
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