Style can be defined as a way in which a person expresses self; particularly when it comes to the way they dress. Dressing stylishly is among the best ways to express yourself and make an impression. If you want to stand out in a gathering or be seen as a person with ‘chic’ style, dressing stylishly is the best way to achieve that goal. Continue reading How to Dress Stylishly on a Limited Budget
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Eye On Design: Black and Gold Evening Ensemble By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé
All Photos By Gail
Chloe is a French fashion house founded in 1952 by the Jewish Egyptian immigrant Gaby Aghion, who had a vision to offer luxury ready-to-wear. Karl Lagerfeld began designing for Chloe in 1966, and his creations from the 1970s were extremely influential.
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Eye On Design: Christian Dior, Columbine Dress
Photos By Gail
Christian Dior’s “New Look” was central to the postwar revival of the Paris couture system. In addition to selling individual couture dresses to private clients, Dior also sold licensed copies, like this one of his Columbine dress, which was produced in the US for American department stores. The number of such high-end reproductions was limited, but there were also mass-produced garments that catered to the desire for at least “a copy of a copy of a Dior.”
The Dress Pictured Here is a Licensed Copy of Dior’s Columbine Dress by I. Magnin and Lord & Taylor circa 1947. Photographed as Part of the Exhibit, Paris, Capital of Fashion at the Museum at FIT in Manhattan.
How to Put Together an Outfit: 5 Top Tips
You work hard to look your best. Unfortunately, not everyone is born with great fashion skills. Some people need more fashion advice than others. One of the keys to making sure that your look stays current and on point is to learn the basics of how to put together an outfit. After all, the right outfit can make all the difference.
If you’ve been looking for help with how to match your clothes, you’ve come to the right place for answers. Keep reading to discover tips for cute outfits to wear so that you’ll look like a million bucks rather than a wrinkled old dollar bill.
Eye On Design: Hang-It-All Clothes Hanger By Charles Eames
Photos By Gail
Designing couple Charles and Ray Eames’s interest in design for children extended to many different kinds of playroom objects, including this hanging rack made from colorful wooden balls. The Hang-It-All Clothes Hanger (1953) remains in production to this day, and you can find an inexpensive version at any Flying Tiger Shop.
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