Thursday, 30 May 2013

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There are many wonderful money saving apps that will makes staying in style more fun and much easier than ever before. These apps can be downloaded right to your android and will alert you of the best deals around on clothes that you love. You will also glean from their sales and coupons and will be the first to know about any specials going on. There are many to choose from but these are some of the best.

The Old Navy SnapAppy
This will make you fall in love with Old Navy all over again. This great site allows you to take a picture of the item you want in Old Navy (the tag) and then this app will unlock a "surprise" for you.

These deals and coupons are better than what is advertised in the store. It is fun to do and will make you smile. They also offer fun games as well that you can win great info and more on.


JC Penney
The JC App allows you to show whenever and however you want right from your home. You can get the latest and greatest deals when and how you want. You also earn rewards online and will get mobile alerts every time a great deal is launched.

You can also use your pay pal account from your phone to pay for your purchase. There is now no need to stand in a long line or use gas to get to the store. Just shop during your lunch break or from the train on the way home. It is easy to use and fun too.


Victoria Secrets
If you want to be inspired to look great and stay in tune with the latest new look than you will want this app for your android. It is easy to use and provides photos of Victoria Secrets models. Your phone will be sexier than you ever dreamed. This site is daily updated and you can use their pics for your wall paper. Great deals, prices and coupons are offered by scanning the QR code. The savings are incredible and your phone will never have looked so good.

These are just a few of the fun and unique ways to save money all by having these great applications right at the touch of your fingers on your Android phone. Each app works differently and yet the savings will make your dollars go further than you ever dreamed. They are all easy to use and make shopping and staying up to date and ahead of the game in look and fashion more fun than ever before.


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When looking for a fashion guru, you might think of a person who leads you on a quest. Fashion gurus abound; finding one that helps you feel your best with your fashion choices can seem overwhelming.

By checking the Twitter accounts of well-known fashion stand-byes you’ll see what fashion experts have to offer and will find interesting individuals contributing in real time.

One of those may become your personal fashion guru, just follow them.  

Magazines




  • InStyle
  • (@InStyle) With active tweeters like model Amy Weber and celebrity style expert Toni Ferrara, InStyle offers its 2,205,300 followers the best in actuality.




  • Vogue
  • (@voguemagazine) with 1,688,800 followers, Vogue, part of the Condé Nast publishing empire, offers up-to-date advice on what to wear and when.
  • Marie Claire
  • (@marieclaire) Marie Claire caters to a world-wide audience, helping over a million Twitter followers find just the right clothes and accessories for any occasion.




  • Cosmopolitan
  • (@Cosmopolitan) Over 300,000 Tweeters tune into this standard of beauty and fashion.




  • Harper’s Bazaar
  • (@harpersbazaarus) Fashion and beauty, hair and shopping, Harper’s shares ideas with more than 416,000 Twitter folk in English alone, with many more in international zones.




  • GQ
  • (@Gqmagazine) Over 200.000 gentlemen (and ladies as well!) follow GQ magazine.


    Shops




  • Burberry
  • (@Burberry) Founded in 1856, Burberry has clearly brought their trademark trench coats and tartan designs into the 21st century, offering 1,128,900 followers ideas for dressing men and women concerned with style.

    Websites




  • Beautylish
  • (@beautylish) With nearly half a million Tweeters, Beautylish tweets regularly with fashion, makeup, accessories and guest tips.




  • Glamour Fashion
  • (@glamour_fashion) The web spin-off of Glamour Magazine, 371,000 Twitter users follow this direct style of offering fashion advice.




  • LOOKBOOK.nu
  • (@lookbookdotnu) An innovative website where members can post their own ideas, with 113,000 followers.

    Keeping up on fashion trends was once a monthly visit to the newsstand. Nowadays, any fashion-conscious person can understand trends by following “gurus” on Twitter.

    From internationally recognized firms to fashion-wise users, you can discover what’s new and not. Twitter let's you participate, leaving tweets about what works for you, what you see in your community. Fashion has never been more actual and global.


    Wednesday, 1 May 2013

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    Searching through countless racks and shelves for that perfect vintage item can seem like a modern day treasure hunt. It’s thrilling to find a unique dress or suit jacket from yesteryear, knowing that you’re unlikely to run into another person nowadays wearing the same duds.

    However, as exciting as your fashion expedition may be, the burgeoning popularity for ‘recycled fashion’ means shopping for those great pieces has now become more competitive.

    Fortunately, the internet has responded with an increase in the number of online retail shops selling vintage clothes, allowing you to avoid the fray. Before kicking back in your bunny slippers and clicking ‘Buy Now’, take the following tips into consideration.


    Ignore Size

    many vintage sizes don’t correspond to today’s clothing sizes. A women’s size 16 from 1940 is less than a size 10 now. Plus, many vintage items were home-made and therefore made to specific measurements, not a general size.When shopping for vintage clothes online, it’s best to trust the measurements of the garment instead of the size label.

    Ask Questions 
    moth damage is hard to see when you can’t handle an item in person, so don’t be afraid to ask about any damage, repairs or heavy laundering that’s been done to the garments. The more questions you get answered, the more informed your purchasing decision will be.

    Know Your Labels 
    many big name designers create both small-batch garments and mass-produced ones, and the difference lies in the label itself. For instance, its signature pink label distinguishes a 1930’s couture Schiaparelli from a 1950’s mass-produced Schiaparelli. Sellers may not always know what they have or how valuable it is. Since the death of designer, Yves Saint Laurent, the popularity and value of his collections have sky rocketed.

    Check for Authenticity 
    Utilize the ‘zoom in’ feature and eye up the buttons, zips and stitching on desired items. If they don’t mesh with the overall garment design, it’s often a telltale sign of either bad repair work or that it’s a copy.

    There’s nothing wrong with buying reproductions or vintage-inspired items, but make sure the price reflects this. Also, if the label is woven or sewn all the way around and is made of fabric rather than nylon, then you’ve most likely found yourself some original vintage wear.

    Know Your Fabric 
    there’s a big difference between low-viscosity rayon and low-quality polyester. Some online sellers capitalize on buyers not knowing the difference and flog cheaply made reproductions as the high-priced real deal.

    Ditch cut-rate, tacky fabrics in favour of more natural fibers like cotton, silk and wool, and you’re more likely to find a valuable vintage treasure.

    When your online finds end up on your doorstep, it’s important to take care of them. Dry cleaning is vintage clothing’s best friend and if using moth balls, make sure they don’t come in contact with the clothes directly.

    For more information on vintage clothing designers and things to look out for when shopping online, visit VintageFashionGuild.org. There, you can research a designer’s authentic trademarks through the decades so you know exactly what you’re buying and from what era.