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MESSAGE FROM DIANA Hope all my American readers had a wonderful 4th of July! We did. Instead of the usual hamburgers and hot dogs (we had those on the 3rd), we headed over to Little Italy in Wilmington for some amazing Italian, followed by fireworks on the River Front. It was delightful. So what's not so great in my universe? Dressing rooms. Specifically, Junior Department dressing rooms. When my oldest daughter, Cassie (age 11), moved into junior sizes around Christmas time last year, I remember being appalled by the condition of the fitting rooms we encountered: empty hangers, clothes on the floor, cluttered benches. I assumed it was because of the hectic Christmas shopping season at the mall. I was wrong. In the six months since, I've discovered that a tidy fitting room used by pre-teen and teenage girls does not exist in the Tri-State area. I can only image what these girls' bedrooms and bathrooms must be like if this is how they clean up after themselves in public. As Cassie tried on clothes the other night, I watched as one young thing with an engagement ring peeked into a messy dressing room, asked if I was using it, and then shuttered herself inside to try on a dress. When she was done, she simply left the dress on the floor where she'd stepped out of it and went back to shopping. Unbelievable! I guess her guy's not marrying her for her housekeeping skills - So what's my point? Always leave your fitting rooms clean for the next person and teach your children to do the same. You know - "Do unto others" and all that. It used to be called 'common courtesy,' but obviously, it's not all that common anymore. Thanks for letting me sound off. If you'd like to do the same, you can leave a comment on my blog (and check out the new site design) here: http://fashionforrealwomen.com/blog/general/dressing-room-chaos/ So what's on tap for today's article? A perennial summer favorite: 10 great fashion sites to check out (but not on work time).
Enjoy!
Diana Pemberton-Sikes
FEATURE ARTICLE 10 Great Fashion Websites Looking for some fun fashion sites you might have missed? Want the latest on celebrity fashion, fashion history, or who has the cutest bags? You're in luck! Here's a selection from my growing list of bookmarks (along with some sites others have told me about). Just be sure to look at these on YOUR time, not your employer's:
Trend Hunter Like to know the latest happenings in fashion, design, business - anything? Try Trend Hunter. You'll find all kinds of cool stuff from street fashion to techno-gadgets. They also have industry-specific trends for everything from parenting to celebrity culture. It's a fun, cool site that can also help businesses market better.
Design You Trust A hodge-podge of fashion, art, and home design, this daily blog offers news and trends in a variety of design fields. Some of their pictures are mind-boggling.
Inhabitat If you're into "green" products, you'll love Inhabitat. With a daily look at all things "green," from energy and transportation to architecture and fashion, you'll find plenty of environmentally-friendly things to ponder and track down. Who knew "green" could be so cool?
Mrs.O Like how Michelle Obama dresses? Wish you could see what she wears every day? You're in luck! Follow the sartorial choices of the First Lady on her MANY daily activities (does this woman get a paycheck? If not, she should!), from gardening at the White House and doing volunteer work in D.C. to traveling abroad and meeting the various heads of state, this blog covers it all.
My Clothing Calendar Can't remember what you wore when? Need some help organizing your (or your clients') press appearances? This handy site can help. It's a web-based clothing journal that allows you to record what you wore when, how you accessorized, and who saw you in it. A GREAT tool - especially if you're photographed a lot. A MUST for the socialite, celebrity, or politico - or anyone who likes to be organized.
Style Me Pretty There are LOTS of wedding sites out there, but Style Me Pretty is unique. It showcases wedding stories with INCREDIBLE pictures, giving you a glimpse into some truly beautiful weddings. If you like to read the Sunday wedding notices in the paper, or if you're looking for a little inspiration for your wedding or that of someone you know - or even if you could just use some good entertaining ideas for your next shindig, check out this site. You won't be disappointed.
Pop Gadget Think only guys dig cool techno-toys? Not so! Pop Gadget reviews all the latest technical doohickeys to hit the market - from a WOMAN'S perspective. If you like your gadgets, you'll LOVE Pop Gadget (part of the Pop Sugar Empire) to help you sort through the various trends, toys, and luxury items available.
Purse Blog Like purses? Have a "thing" for handbags? Wish you could spend your days reviewing designer bags? That's the inspiration behind Purse Blog, a blog about, well -- purses. They purr over the cool bags, make fun of the bad ones, and rant about the high prices of all of them on a regular basis. It's fun AND addictive, even if you're more of a shoe, jewelry, or jacket kind of gal. . .
The Coveted The twenty-something writer behind this site offers a fresh approach to fashion, reviewing trends, collections, and products not normally seen in the mainstream. She loves German designers, vintage clothing, and independent boutiques. Her "How to Get 80's Hair" Video is a hoot (Edward Scissorhands was her role model)!
Style Crave For the handful of men on this list - and for women who like to learn/read/lust after well dressed men - this men's style portal is a must see. Cool cars, great architecture, amazing fashion, hot women - everything a stylish man could want. Except, of course, a way to pay for it all&ldots; Wasn't that fun? One of the great things about the web is getting to see things outside your local venue or regular magazine subscriptions. There are A LOT of cool sites out there - all you have to do is look. If you have a few other sites your fellow readers might enjoy, post it on the blog at: http://fashionforrealwomen.com/blog/newsletter/10-great-fashion-sites/ ************** Glossary: Peasant Top (pez ant top)
************** Until next time,
Diana Pemberton-Sikes
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