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Eye On Design: Balmain’s Beaded Time Capsule

beaded balmain dress front view photo by gail worley
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This black, heavily embellished dress from House of Balmain, designed by Olivier Rousteing for the Fall/Winter 2012–13 collection, feels less like a garment and more like a moment preserved in time.  An unapologetic show-stopper, it reads as both armor and ornament —structured, deliberate, and unapologetically intricate. Continue reading Eye On Design: Balmain’s Beaded Time Capsule

How To Achieve Your Ideal Wedding Shape with These Dieting Tips

bride and her grandmother looking in a mirror and smiling
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Every bride wants to feel confident, healthy, and strong on her wedding day. However, reaching that goal takes more than short-term diets or quick fixes. A balanced diet paired with smart lifestyle habits helps anyone achieve their ideal wedding shape in a healthy and lasting way.
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Eye On Design: Lola Faturoti’s Barack Obama Commemorative Dress

lola faturoti barack obama commemorative dress
Photos By Gail

Fashion has always been political, but sometimes it’s also pure celebration. Back in 2009, Nigerian-American designer Lola Faturoti found the perfect way to honor the historic election of President Barack Obama: she created a commemorative dress that was as vibrant and hopeful as the man himself.
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Eye On Design: According2GWear Streetwear and Homegoods By Geoffrey Dicker

geoffrey dicker with a2gwear shirt
Geoffrey Dicker Rocking One of His Designs

Geoffrey Dicker has never been one to limit his creativity to a single medium. The independent abstract artist, whose vibrant and atmospheric paintings are collected worldwide, is stepping into a new arena — fashion and lifestyle design— by launching According2GWear, a line of clothing and home accessories featuring designs based on his original art.
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Graduation Outfit Ideas: Why a Shapewear Dress Is the Ultimate Choice

red long bodycon dress

As a culmination of years of effort, commitment, and success, graduation day is an unforgettable event. If you want to make an impression that will last a lifetime, this is the moment to dress to impress. Finding the perfect outfit is essential for looking put-together and self-assured when all eyes are on you. A shapewear dress is the perfect alternative among all the other clothing choices for this memorable occasion.
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