Levi Strauss, the founder of the famous blue jean company, developed a global clothing enterprise in the windswept American west. Yet, even though he was in the wild frontier, he took great care to ensure he didn’t look like a wild man. He was meticulous...
Oh, how lustrous and bright winter can be. Is there nothing more beautiful than the sight of new fallen snow? Unfortunately, winter can also be bleak and miserable. A lot of it depends on your attitude, but also on the things you do to maintain...
Weddings are fun. They have us jostling our heads over the variety of outfits, matching accessories, trying new in-season looks, and combing separate dresses for different occasions. But amidst all this rush and oodles of excitement, you surely would not want your kids to show...
In just a few short weeks, school bells across the country will ring in the new academic year and students of every age will be on the hunt for the coolest clothes and latest trends. Keep reading to learn how you can help your shoppers find an...
Live in a wear-with-anything trench coat Parisian women have made the trench coat into their BFF. Wear it on the weekends with jeans, over gowns to formal events, layered with a fur stole when the weather gets colder, over your shoulders during the spring—the possibilities are endless. ...
Fashionable travel clothing exists. Here’s how to find it. With travel clothes it is all about the fabric. True travel clothes have fabric that is light weight, wrinkle free, and quick drying. The trick is to find this fabric in clothes that look cute and normal. It is a...
I talk a lot about how to wear the season’s best trends in the workplace, but sometimes I think we overcomplicate. Especially when you’re not sure what to wear (or in times of wardrobe crisis), it’s worth remembering that the best office outfits are often...
An important part of being a professional in the workforce is looking the part! According to a 2014 article, a staggering 65% of bosses will hire the better-dressed candidate over another with the same qualifications. Having expertise in your field is certainly more important than...
Spend Five Minutes Every Morning And Evening On Your Skin. Consistency is the key to maintaining beautiful skin, so commit to setting aside a few minutes a day for it. Here's how to make it easy: Wash your face in the shower. Save time in the...
In the 19th century, lipstick was colored with carmine dye. Carmine dye was extracted from cochineal, scale insects native to Mexico and Central America which live on cactus plants. Cochineal insects produce carminic acid to deter predation by other insects. Carminic acid, which forms 17%...