Always buying clothes but never have anything to wear? Step by step instructions on how to develop a wardrobe. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/pensive-young-woman-choosing-outfit-while-dressing-in-light-vintage-bedroom-3768580/

Sizes mean nothing!! One manufacturer’s size 8 is another one’s 12. UK sizes look the same as US, but they’re not. German sizes look like French sizes but they’re not! Finding your size can be a challenge. But armed with your accurate measurements, you can decipher any sizing system. What you’ll need – A cloth tape measure and a full-length mirror. Take measurements undressed or in lightweight clothes. Pull the tape measure tight, but not too tight. Keep your arms at your side and have a friend take the measurements, for the best results. And don’t slouch! Stand up nice and tall. BustMeasure around the shoulder blades, under the armpits…

Do you remember all those earrings and belts you used to make fun of your mother or older sister for wearing? Well make fun no more. All those big, spangly 1980s belts, or the pretty flowery leather of the 1970s, the dangly earrings, the diamanté of the 1950s: They all look great, and they are all equally ‘allowed’ by fashion editors these days. Antique jewelry is not a particularly cheap area but original jewelry is just that – original. You’re not going to find 15 other girls wearing your mother’s or sister’s necklace, so it’s well worth grabbing them. You should however try to only wear one or two 2nd…

In the past few years, more and more people have started working from abroad. This is because technological advances have made it easier for people to stay connected to their jobs no matter where they are in the world. Whether you’re a freelancer, a digital nomad, or an employee of a company that lets you work from home, there are many benefits to working abroad, as well as some problems you’ll need to solve. One of the best things about working from abroad is that you can learn about other cultures and ways of living. Maybe you’ll adopt the tropical interior decor you always dreamed of? https://www.hanem.ca/2021/10/21/tropical-chic/ Living in a…

The style of the 1940s is influencing today’s fashions in many ways: the feminine lines, the flowy fabrics and the delicate patterns. We have compiled a little taste of what the original western 1940s fashion and make up were like. Now you can create your own influences on your wardrobe. CoatsIn the 1940’s women’s coats had large collars and enormous shoulder pads. Fur coatsbecame the trend. HatsWomen rarely wore hats but if they were to wear one it would have been small.Women who worked during the war often had to wear turbans to cover their hair. UndergarmentsBrassieres were cut to lift and accent the women’s breasts, this is similar to…

When it comes to prescription eyewear purchasing decisions, statistics show that women most often make the final choice for themselves, their spouses and their families. Therefore, they are typically the most savvy eyeglass frame shoppers. For women themselves, there are a host of choices on the market today. Many collections of eyeglasses are targeted specifically to women. These are appealing to their fashion, color, and price-conscious senses. And taking a sharp turn from the “unisex” trend that was popular in previous years, many eyeglass frames for women are distinctly feminine in shape, style and coloring. The Top Five Trends in Women’s Eyeglasses Feminine eyewear shapes such as cat-eyes, glamorous larger…