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New Season, Fresh Look Fall is a time for a fresh start and a stylish wardrobe update. Embrace cozy knits, layering, rich colors, and subtle prints. And don't forget, with some clever styling, you can repurpose your favorite summer whites and brights for the cooler months. It's All About Layering Layering adds warmth and sophistication to skin-baring pieces when a crisp chill enters the air. Extend the versatility of slip dresses, shoulder baring tops, and lightweight jumpsuits by layering them over tees, thin turtlenecks, and button-downs. Take that summer sarong and use it as a scarf, shawl or cleverly tied top....

Environmental Movement Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement which began in 1970. It is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of those who work to raise awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 in the United States and on the day the spring equinox occurs throughout the rest of the world. The First Earth Day Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. In 1969, Senator Nelson announced the idea for a...

Top Spring & Summer 2023 Fashion Trends Paris Haute Couture 2023 predicted the biggest trends for 2023, from dramatic puff sleeves, sequined and metallic materials to sensual sheer fabrics. Here are the top trends for spring & summer. Metallic Color Trend Metallic is one of those special color trends that keeps coming back. The silver, gold and bronze, which are often prevalent during the holiday season, are now adorning summer wardrobes. This style is being incorporated into everything, from garments to footwear to handbags. The trend is extended through the warmer months with chic and feminine colors like hot pink, orange...

How Do You Like Your Pearls?  Unlike any other, pearls are unique gemstones in that they’re created by living creatures. Although they have a fair bit of history behind them, many jewelers are in agreement that they’ve never been quite as popular as they are today. Vogue just published 2023's jewelry trends and pearls continue to make the list and grow in popularity every year. Over the last few years, baroque pearls have been making the rounds on the red carpet. Celebrities like Dakota Johnson, Kiera Knightley, Emma Watson and Miley Cyrus have sported various types of baroque pearl jewelry. Pearls...

Valentine's Day Colors When it comes to Valentine’s Day, there are two colors that always come to mind: red and pink. But do you know why these colors are associated with love? Let's explore the meaning of pink and red and why they are often used as Valentine’s Day colors. We will also take a look at some famous examples of these colors being used in relation to love! The color red has symbolized passion, desire, and love for centuries. Since its origin, red dye was very difficult and expensive to get, so it became a favorite color for the...