Adding Lace to Jeans Shorts
Posted on 5/23/2013 by Jillie
This is so cute... just cut the side seam of your shorts and insert lace! (This is a great way to get more wear out of a pair of shorts if you’ve grown and they are a little tight in the hip and thigh area) What you need: Jeans shorts (or a pair of jeans to cut into shorts) Lace (try using ...
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"...Dress-up begins at 5..."
Posted on 5/22/2013 by Jillie
“Playing dress-up begins at 5 and never truly ends.” ~ Kate Spade

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Keep them longer
Posted on 5/21/2013 by Jillie
Clothes that are dry cleaned last longer.

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What Would You and Your Friends Do...
Posted on 5/20/2013 by Jillie
Question:  What do you do when a friend always has to be the center of attention?Situation:  Your good friend always has to be the center of attention.  When someone else is telling a story, she interrupts and starts telling her own story. If someone is talking, she'll just talk louder.  If someone ...
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"Fashion is a very particular..."
Posted on 5/19/2013 by Jillie
"Fashion is a very particular world, as you know." ~Heidi Klum

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First logo to appear on a garment
Posted on 5/18/2013 by Jillie
The crocodile of Lacoste was the first brand name to appear as a logo on a garment.

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"... I’ve never been to design school..."
Posted on 5/17/2013 by Jillie
"I’m not really a fashion designer. I just love clothes. I’ve never been to design school. I can’t sketch. I can’t cut patterns and things. I can shorten things. I can make a dress out of a scarf." ~Kate Moss

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Make this pretty earring holder for yourself, a friend, or Mom
Posted on 5/16/2013 by Jillie
Here’s something you can make for yourself, a friend, or even your Mom as a Mother’s Day gift! Pretty hand designed earring holders made with an old or new frame!  What you need:   ·         Any size or style frame (preferably made out of wood and sturdy) ·         Screen door fabric (can be ...
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Old Tires
Posted on 5/15/2013 by Jillie
The first pair of Doc Martens was made from old tires.

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"...Expression That Fashion Embodies Has Inspired Me..."
Posted on 5/14/2013 by Jillie
"Since I was young, the artistic expression that fashion embodies has inspired me. It’s a way to communicate oneself." ~Maria Sharapova

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Girls Experience Stress Differently Compared to Boys
Posted on 5/13/2013 by Jillie
Have you ever noticed that girls react differently than boys do when it comes to stress?   Where one girl would be freaking out about something that happened or what someone said, one of her guy friend’s reaction would most likely be, “What’s the big deal?”. Here are some facts I found about stress ...
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1892
Posted on 5/12/2013 by Jillie
The first issue of Vogue was published on December 17, 1892.

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Trendy Clothing
Posted on 5/11/2013 by Jillie
Every season there’s usually a couple must-have fashion items.  But before you rush on out to buy what you see on other girls that are ‘in fashion” or “cool”, keep these three things in mind:   Not everything that is trendy will look good on every person. Of course they look good on the model ...
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"...The Only Real Elegance..."
Posted on 5/10/2013 by Jillie
"The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it." ~ Diana Vreeland

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Nail Polish Sunglasses
Posted on 5/9/2013 by Jillie
Spring is here and summer is on its way. What is one accessory is a must-have? SUNGLASSES! Here is a great activity to bring out your creative side by taking plain colored cheap sunglasses and making them amazing!   What you’ll need:   ·         Plain colored sunglasses ·         Blue painting ...
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Poodle Skirt
Posted on 5/8/2013 by Jillie
In the 1950s one of the hottest styles for girls was the Poodle Skirt. Poodle skirts were very full skirts. Underneath these skirts girls were petticoats, which made the skirts even fuller. There was a picture of a poodle appliqued on the skirt near the hemline. Girls wore them everywhere and ...
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"The Only Rule is..."
Posted on 5/7/2013 by Jillie
“The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in. “ ~Paris Hilton

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Mistakes are a part of life
Posted on 5/6/2013 by Jillie
Ok, so you made a mistake, you goofed up, you blew it, oops, and so on and so on.  Mistakes are a part of life and it's alright to make them. The important thing is to learn from them and not repeat them.   It doesn't make a difference if it's a little mistake or a very serious one, the first ...
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Stop Running Noses
Posted on 5/5/2013 by Jillie
Napoleon Bonaparte first implemented putting small buttons at the end of the sleeves on jackets. He dictated that buttons be attached to jacket sleeves to stop the annoying habit soldiers had of wiping their runny noses on their jacket sleeves.

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Black and White, Stripes, and Sunglasses
Posted on 5/4/2013 by Jillie
I was surfing the web for current spring and summer fashion trends out there and found three that I think are cool and easy to sport yourself: black and white, stripes, and sunglasses that make a statement.   The black and white trend is a style you can have a lot of fun with. It can be as ...
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"...Enjoy Doing Fashion Shows..."
Posted on 5/3/2013 by Jillie
I enjoy doing fashion shows and transforming myself into different looks for photo shoots. ~Tyra Banks

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Make your own fabric scrap braided bracelets
Posted on 5/2/2013 by Jillie
Here’s a fun project for you and your friends to try – Make your own fabric scrap braided bracelets! If you can braid and glue, you can make this using leftover fabric scraps, T-shirts, old sheets, handkerchiefs, lace, or ribbons, wire or jewelry findings you can buy at most craft stores. The great ...
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Hindu for tie-dye
Posted on 5/1/2013 by Jillie
“Bandanna” (or bandana) is the Hindu word for tie-dye. In the 1700s bandannas were imported to England from India. They were square cloths with dark red or blue backgrounds sprinkled with white or yellow spots. The English used them as neckcloths and handkerchiefs.

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"...I'm in sweatpants half the time..."
Posted on 4/30/2013 by Jillie
"I don't really like dressing up. Some people probably think actresses dress up everywhere they go. I'm in sweatpants half the time with my hair in a ponytail." ~Selena Gomez

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Organize Your Hair Ties
Posted on 4/29/2013 by Jillie
Are your hair ties scattered all over your bedroom, your house, and your bathroom? Or whenever you need one it seems like you can never find one, right? One way to keep those hair ties organized and handy is to use a carabineer! You know, those things climbers use to clip on their ropes and ...
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