2014 Swimsuit Trends, Tankini, Two-Piece Separates Provide Options

Plus size and apple-shaped women rejoice. 2014 swimsuit trends flatter larger women. The uber-popular tankini de-emphasizes thick midriffs, chubby tummies while accentuating hips. Unfortunately, chesty-curvy gals aren't so lucky. Swimsuit tops still aren't generous enough. But with tops and bottoms sold separately, there are swimsuits for all body shapes and sizes.  2014 Swimsuit Trends, Tankini, Two-Piece Separates Provide Options

Men's Guide to Style and Fashion: What's Hot and What's Not

Guys, I'm probably old enough to be your mom, so what (you ask) do I know about mens fashion? Here's this: I shop for guys. I know guys clothes and cool clothing stores. Any guy can rock a look if he keeps in

 mind a few things: body style, coloring, hair and personality. Read more

Green Fair Trade Goods from Renewable Resources

Green, Sustainable Resource, Fair Trade Clothing, Fabrics, Toys and Accessories
Fair Indigo makes hand-knitted garments, accessories and toys from bamboo fabric, a totally sustainable fiber. Fair Indigo is a fair trade employer which pays workers a living wage and reasonable working conditions.
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Fall Clothing Styles for Apple Shaped Women

Fall Clothing Styles for Apple-Shaped Women
Apple-shaped women carry their weight in their abdomen and have smaller rumps. Pear-shaped women have 'hour-glass' curves, carry their weight in their hips and have smaller tummies. Here are fall fashion options for apple-shaped women.
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Fashion Faux Pas and Styles to Avoid for Fall 2010

Fashion Faux Pas and Styles to Avoid for Fall 2010
Fashion is a nebulous, ever-changing concept. Fashion faux pas and off-the-mark styles for fall 2010 are common sense. Read More

Back-to-School Shopping for Flip Flops and Shoes

Back to School Shopping: Comfortable Flip Flops for School
I don't get kids' obsession with flip flops as shoes for school. As a parent and teacher, I can speak to the fact that flip-flops are horrible school shoes. Flip flops are very popular; here are some safe, comfortable options for school footwear.
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Best Clothing for Babies and Infants

Best Clothing Styles for Babies and Toddlers
I've raised four children, cared for five younger siblings, tended to scores of foster care children and worked as a day care supervisor. Over the years I've compiled a list of safest, most comfortable and healthiest clothing for babies and toddlers.
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Back-to-School Shopping: Bargains at Old Navy

Back to School Shopping at Old Navy: Good Sales, Cute Styles and Quality Clothing
When I buy clothing, I rate the quality factor high priority. Here's the brand that I've found has the best ratio of cost to quality. Old Navy gives the most 'bang' for the buck. Great sales. Durable clothing. Cute styles.
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Back-to-School Shopping: Avoid Second Hand Stores

Back-to-School Shopping: Why You Should Avoid Second-Hand Stores
When you shop for back-to-school clothing for children, my advice is to avoid second-hand stores. I'm a penny pincher, but second-hand clothing isn't always a bargain. Sometimes it's not even sanitary or healthy.
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Fashion Bug~ Great Prices, Great Fashions

Fashion Bug: Great Women's Fashions at Very Low Prices
This article reviews the Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus chain of retail womens' garments. It covers style, quality, sizes, pricing, sales, and customer service.
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