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The Site as a Reflection of the Design Marc Jacobs is one of the youngest, hottest new designers and it is no surprise that his Web site displays the same fresh, sleek look that he is revered for by the Hollywood elite who wear his designs. When you enter www.MarcJacobs.com, you are greeted with a choice of videos for his two main lines, Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs, and the ability to be front row at both shows. If watching the videos doesn’t do it for you, then check out the other features of the site including the…

Backpacking Boots? Backpacking boots or any of the traditional hiking boots may have their place. That place just isn’t on my feet. If you don’t have specific problems with your ankles, there isn’t snow on the ground, and you don’t carry more than thirty pounds on your back, try running shoes. You’ll be so happy that you did. Backpacking or hiking boots are heavy, hot, stinky, and stay wet forever. Decent running shoes can be as light as one pound per pair, while most hiking boots top three pounds. Army research showed that a pound on your feet is like…

Flattering Fashion For The Obese – Looking Good When it comes to finding flattering fashion for the obese you need to forget a lot of the concepts you’ve been living by and open your mind to new ideas. Women, throw out the muumuu’s and men burn those sweat pants. Whether you’re a man or woman the truth is that you have more options than ever and you can still look stylish even if you’re heavy. The whole trick is to downplay your ‘bad’ areas and play up your better features. For example, if you carry all your weight in your…

Delivering Fashion in Style Do you ever wonder how fashion trends make it from the runway to real life? Before clothes arrive on store shelves, every article must go through hundreds of steps and travel thousands of miles. This requires well-coordinated logistics for a fast-paced industry that’s already on to the next trend. “Shipping is the thread that ties our business together,” says designer Tomer Gendler. His eponymous menswear label has a loyal following including many stylists and their clients such as Hollywood A-listers Jamie Foxx and Adrien Brody. Since Tomer started his business four years ago, he has relied…

Jewelry is very personal. Every one has their own thoughts and preferences when it comes to what they buy and wear. There are still some general rules of thumb, though, that can help you when it comes to choosing jewelry. Here are a few tips to help you on your way. If you have old bracelets, necklaces or rings that you like but do not wear, consider revamping them into new pieces. Gemstones can be reset by professional jewelers, and necklaces can be reworked into bracelets or combined with other necklaces to create a modern, multi-chain design. Be creative and…

Different Ways to Organize Your Clothes Everyone is unique and one way of organization isn’t necessarily going to work for all. Don’t read a how-to book on closet organization and feel that you must follow it to the letter. With any book of this nature, take from it what makes sense to you and then tailor it to suit your needs or wardrobe as the case is here. One way is to group all like items together, like your bottoms, tops, and sweaters, or you can group them according to category, work, home, or gym. Or take combine the two.…

Three B’s of Buying for Baby What could be better than welcoming home a precious newborn? Buying a fabulous new wardrobe for that little one of course! Few can resist the temptation of spoiling a new baby with hip and trendy clothes all designed with the littlest fashionista or heartthrob in mind. As you start your shopping adventure, keep in mind that baby will need the three B’s in their wardrobe. That’s Bargain, Black Tie, and Boutique. Let’s start with Bargain. Bargain clothes are the “cheap, but comfy-we’re not leaving the house today anyway” pieces. These are often layette items…

Celebrities and Their Sunglasses Celebrities and Their Sunglasses Celebrities ware different types of sunglasses, replica sunglasses, designer sunglasses, oversized sunglasses according to their whims and fancies. The influence of Celebrities on fashion and style apply to designer sunglasses also. Cine Artists, sports personalities, dancers, politicians have their influence on sunglasses. The free magazines displayed at grocery stores or medical shops or fancy stores mostly have advertisements with celebrities posing with different designer sunglasses. Nothing has much buying influence on the people other than celebrities. Of course, sunglasses are the latest and hottest fashion accessory, a symbol of status among the…

What Women Want: Comfort Beneath Their Clothes What do women want? That question has been pondered throughout the ages by philosophers, writers, filmmakers, single and married men alike. And while there are many answers to this eternal riddle, there is a simple truth behind the feminine desire: comfort. In many respects, comfort plays a key role in day-to-day living for women, whether it’s feeling comfortable with a partner, a job, a mattress or a pair of shoes. The same applies to clothing and, just as important, the undergarments that give women their preferred shape and support. Underneath It All Today’s…

Buying Guide – Travel Bags Buying travel bags should be easy. With the following information, you will end up taking home the perfect travel bags that fit the kind of trip you will make. What are the types of bag to choose from and where does each of them best fit in? Travel bags can be categorized into two: small luggage and large suitcases. Small luggage: Backpacks – for a more casual and outdoor trips, backpacks suit you best. Backpacks work for people who prefer to travel light. A small backpack should carry everything you need for the entire trip…