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2016 Topic 16: Beads,Charms and Dangles Carolyn Saxby Well hello everyone, Darcy here with a new topic. i am so looking forward to seeing your creations for this one, I love beads and dangly embellishments. We see them everywhere, in all forms of decorative and wearable art, made from every conceivable medium. Beads in particular started out not just as an embellishment but as currency, they were highly valuable, so much so that they were placed in burial tombs. This continued till the late…

Nevermind all the crazy runway looks you'll never even see in person — this is the stuff you can realistically own. These pieces range from the reasonably outrageous to the certifiably inane.

milena | making a corded tailored jacket for one of my personal collection looks @collegelasalle @signature.collegelasalle • • • #fashionstyle… | Instagram

The Men’s #Suit: Exploring #Patterns - Patterned fabrics help bring a breath of fresh air into what can otherwise be a somewhat stilted selection of suits. As one might expect, patterns are a bit more difficult than solid colors, and require more thought in their selection. As a general rule, patterns are less formal than solid colors, and so should be reserved for more relaxed occasions.

Taffeta n. Plain weave fabric, rib variation, made of filament yarn from acetate or silk, with slight sheen and slight rustle sound. Firm fabric. The word is

I loathe all of this.

Here is a close-up of what the ruffle I’m weaving is supposed to look like. Who knows, I may vary it, but this is the plan. I’ve woven ½ of it so far—74”. I’m enjoying it and the patience nee…

All in the details ~

Celebrate National No Bra Day by looking at bras that will make you never want to wear bras.

A stylish new way to look at style.