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The Art of Thrifting

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The Art of Thrifting is a post from: Words About Things

The Art of Thrifting is a post from: Words About Things The increasingly popular practice of thrifting is defined as shopping for second-hand goods at thrift stores or flea markets. Thrifting is a great way to get deals on gently used clothing, furniture, decorations and other items. Shopping at thrift stores, flea markets or other [...]

Italian Town Bans Miniskirts

Thomas — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:54:26 +0000

Italian Town Bans Miniskirts is a post from: Words About Things

Italian Town Bans Miniskirts is a post from: Words About Things The Mayor of a town in the south of Italy has taken the idea of ‘fashion police’ to a new level by banning women from wearing miniskirts that are ‘too short’. Mayor Luigi Bobbio feels that short skirts and exposed cleavage will harm the [...]

New Evidence Shows That Denim Originated in 17th Century Italy

Thomas — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:15:22 +0000

New Evidence Shows That Denim Originated in 17th Century Italy is a post from: Words About Things

New Evidence Shows That Denim Originated in 17th Century Italy is a post from: Words About Things There’s no doubting that the denim jean came of age in the 1950′s along with the invention of the teenager and the angst that goes with feeling like an adult but being treated like a child. All the [...]

New Fashion Trend: Lingerie As Outerwear

Thomas — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:46 +0000

New Fashion Trend: Lingerie As Outerwear is a post from: Words About Things

New Fashion Trend: Lingerie As Outerwear is a post from: Words About Things As London Fashion Week draws to a close we can reflect on what we might be wearing over the next 12 months… or we can laugh at fashion people wearing funny clothes. This year there will no doubt be the usual crazy [...]

Levi’s Go Forth But Don’t Prosper

Thomas — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:30:17 +0000

Levi’s Go Forth But Don’t Prosper is a post from: Words About Things

Levi’s Go Forth But Don’t Prosper is a post from: Words About Things Levi’s have one of the most recognizable jeans brand names worldwide. Alongside Wrangler they have a long history of selling denim which stretches back to when it was considered workwear rather than a fashion item. They sold jeans to hard-working farmer types [...]

Wonderbra unveils bra that works like a pair of hands.

Thomas — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:29:06 +0000

Wonderbra unveils bra that works like a pair of hands. is a post from: Words About Things

Wonderbra unveils bra that works like a pair of hands. is a post from: Words About Things Wonderbra have launched their latest strapless bra which is designed to work like a pair of hands. The Ultimate Strapless bra has four ‘fingers’ molded into each cup which are not visible from the outside. The bra is [...]

Maria sharapova Becomes Living Mannequin

Thomas — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:28:25 +0000

Maria sharapova Becomes Living Mannequin is a post from: Words About Things

Maria sharapova Becomes Living Mannequin is a post from: Words About Things Tennis star Maria Sharapova became a live mannequin recently in London in order to model creations by students from the London College of Fashion. She became a temporary window display at Liberty in Carnaby Street. The clothes on display were inspired by the [...]

See-Through Swimsuits Designed To Provide An All-Over Tan.

Thomas — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:47:28 +0000

See-Through Swimsuits Designed To Provide An All-Over Tan. is a post from: Words About Things

See-Through Swimsuits Designed To Provide An All-Over Tan. is a post from: Words About Things A new range of swimsuits have been designed that aim to prevent tan lines by letting sunlight through to the wearers skin. The range is made from a material that is full of tiny holes that let 80% of light [...]

Why Are Blonde Haired, Blue Eyed Models Suddenly More In Demand?

Thomas — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:10:56 +0000

Why Are Blonde Haired, Blue Eyed Models Suddenly More In Demand? is a post from: Words About Things

Why Are Blonde Haired, Blue Eyed Models Suddenly More In Demand? is a post from: Words About Things Fashion advertisements are suddenly being dominated by blonde haired blue eyed models. Where once you would see a selection of different looks selling luxury gifts modelling agencies are seeing increased demand for a more traditional look. Quirky, [...]

Dress To Impress (Who?)

Thomas — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:00:09 +0000

Dress To Impress (Who?) is a post from: Words About Things

Dress To Impress (Who?) is a post from: Words About Things The phrase ‘dress to impress’ highlights the fact that we often think about clothes as more than just shelter from the weather. Even by just throwing on whatever is clean we are sending out signals to others about who we are and how we [...]