Fashion & Culture – Page 5

12 Essential Items For Your Handbag

Chic · March 22, 2012December 14, 2018

Sometimes I’m jealous that guys can get away with a wallet, but the right purse can make a fashion statement and be a functional accessory. (Besides, guys don’t mind letting you carry around the camera or reaping the benefit of a pen or kleenex when need be, lol). Yet every woman knows that the larger …

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Jessica Alba on Motherhood & The Honest Company

Chic · March 21, 2012March 26, 2019

Jessica Alba is one of Hollywood’s most beautiful and recognized faces. As a mother of 2 girls, she felt that it was important to use eco-friendly and toxin-free baby products, so earlier this year, she partnered with Christopher Gavigan and launched her own company. The Honest Company delivers effective and safe products that are gentle enough for …

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Fashion in a Royal Way

Chic · March 11, 2012March 26, 2019

Every girl grows up wishing she could dress like a princess. While modern royalty does not really spend the day in flowing ball gowns and a bejeweled crown, their wardrobes are still something every woman would desire. See the chic clothes of some of the best dressed royals below. Who do you think has the best …

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Oscar de la Renta: Designing Dreams

Chic · February 8, 2012March 26, 2019

Oscar de la Renta is one of the fashion industry’s most recognized names. A native of the Dominican Republic, he went to Spain at the age of 18 to study painting, and developed an interest in fashion. He started sketching for some of Spain’s leading fashion houses, and eventually became an apprentice to Cristóbal Balenciaga, a famous couturier. …

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Meet Photographer Chen Man

Chic · February 7, 2012March 26, 2019

Chen Man is one of China’s most illustrious photographers. The talented Beijing artist has caught the eye of big names like Gucci, Dior, and Mercedes-Benz with her exciting, new wave art. Chen Man has received acclaim since her early 20’s for her ability to combine edgy color with glamorous fashion. She rose to prominence in 2003 …

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Victoria Beckham: Passion for Fashion

Chic · February 5, 2012March 26, 2019

Victoria Beckham stepped into the limelight as Posh Spice. Since then, she has gained the attention of the world as a fashion icon and fashion designer. Her keen sense of style has earned her the reputation of a trendsetter and her love of sunglasses and high heels is well-known. In 2007, Victoria Beckham launched her dVb Denim …

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The World of Jane Austen’s Novels

Chic · February 2, 2012September 25, 2018

Jane Austen was a woman well ahead of her time. Today, she is regarded as one of the greatest English writers ever, but she received little acclaim for her work during her life. Many of Austen’s novels portray the society she lived in, and the pressure that was placed on women to marry well as …

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Year of the Dragon: China on the Catwalk

Chic · February 2, 2012March 26, 2019

I was taking a leisurely stroll around my neighborhood Saturday night when all of a sudden a young Chinese girl leaned out of the backseat of the car and hollered, “Happy Chinese New Year!” She had on a cute, red-sequined cheongsam – the traditional Chinese dress – with gold frog buttons. Admiring her outfit, I wondered about …

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Lazaro Wedding Dresses by JLM Couture

Chic · January 31, 2012March 26, 2019

Every girl daydreams about the wedding dress she would like to walk down the aisle in as a bride. There’s something about wedding dresses that’s so graceful and beautiful, and they are just fun to look at with your friends. Some of the most beautiful bridal collections today were created by JLM Couture and Lazaro is …