Archive for May 2008
Whiting and Davis Chain Mesh Coin Purse
I was having a look for a new purse because I want something ultra glam and glitzy for a special night out that is planned in a few months time. Somehow I came across this really amazing Whiting and Davis Chain Mesh Coin Purse over at KYESI which I thought was just out of this world. Go check it out for yourself.
Add comment May 28, 2008
Charity Shop Fashion
I can think of quite a few people who would be horirified at the thought of buying anything from a charity shop but these people are truly missing out on a lot of amazing bargains. Although I wouldn’t ever want to wear anything that obviously had a lot of wear, you can easily pick up some great bargains. These items have hardly been worn and many times I have bought clothes with the tag still attached.
My best buy was probably a Ralph Lauren jacket with hibiscus flower designs on it. The label was still attached and it cost a fraction of what it should have cost. Who know how these items end up in charity shops. Either it’s people who have bought items and then decided they didn’t like it, or perhaps it’s companies who are getting rid of old stock.
If you are interested in buying some great fashion gear at cheap prices, then buying from charity shops is really worth it. Alternatviely you can go to the likes of eBay and buy items that other people no longer want.
Add comment May 7, 2008
Do You Wear Fur?
Fur is one of these fashion materials that has suffered from a lot of contoversy and high emotions over the years. I find it amazing how people really went off the idea of wearing fur but now it’s starting to become acceptable again. Why are people such sheep when it comes to matters like this? And the people who were against it before, were they really or were they just too scared to say they secretly love fur and want to wear it?
i wish that people would have more conviction about such matters and not be so wishy washy. Either you are for or against the use of fur in fashion. You can’t simply “go with the flow”. You have to ask yourself whether you consider it to be equal to wearing leather. Some people say that leather is a by-product of the meat industry so it doesn’t really matter but fur is bad because these animals have been specifically bread for their fur. The argument can go either way so it’s something you should sit down and think about.
Personally I am against fur but feel that I’m perhaps being a hypocrite becuase I also wear leather. I think fur is beautiful but would prefer to see it on a living animal and not someone’s head as a hat. I can understand that people living in Artic conditions would have to wear fur because synthetic materials don’t do a good enough job but when the weather is only slightly cold there really isn’t any need.
Update: Masha Markova’s Mink Coat Stolen By Lindsay Lohan
Add comment May 6, 2008
Are Designer Brands Worth It?
It seems that women have a reputation for being label queens. I love fashion but don’t know why we have to spend so much on it. Yes, every now and again it’s great to be able to walk into a designer store and actually buy something rather than just browse. But when it comes to being addicted to designer labels I think this is plain silly. When you see celebrities on TV or in glossy magazines I think it sets a really bad example when you see them covered head to toe in designer gear. Most people couldn’t even afford a fraction of what they’re wearing and people then feel somehow hard done to.
There are also a lot of people getting into debt over fashion. Quite honestly, I think having a roof over your head and some food in your stomach is a lot more important. Some people thik that designer labels are worth it because they are better made and you use it for longer. Well, this is certainly one benefit. I really hate how people think it’s acceptable to throw things away because they’re bored of it. keeping designer accessories for years it a lot better than buying several items and only keeping them for one season.
Add comment May 6, 2008
Throw Away Fashions
I’m amazed at the number of fashion experts who come on TV saying how cheap clothing is these days and that it’s so cheap you can simply buy something for one season and simply throw it away. This is simply terrible advice. On one hand buying fairly traded fashion items made from organic cotton is “cool” but then we’re being told that it’s OK to buy cheap clothes made in sweat shops only for us to discard them.
I love fashion but I also love the planet and so always try to get as much wear out of everything that I buy. Simply buy lots of basics such as black tshirts and jeans, this way you can mix and match and not appear like you’re wearing the same gear over and over again. Then of course there are fashion accessories such as bags, bracelets and scarves. A whole outfit can change looks simply by mixing and matching accessories. You don’t need to throw anything away.
Add comment May 6, 2008
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