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Deco & Disco: Styling a Counterculture
As the decade turned and the pandemic hit many months ago, there was a not-so-comfy kind of accuracy in the links between our current moment and the 20’s of the preceding century. But there were also shiny glimpses of inspiration. Looking for said glimpses, I found myself pretty geeked on Art Deco influences that have seemed so relevant to contemporary design trends. Perhaps it is the illusive escapism that presented itself with unique patterns, curved details, and emphasis on decoration. And it wasn’t just me-- something in the atmosphere charmed it up to a trend. Similarly,I felt there was something so attractive about the disco balls hanging in plant and vintage stores around New York City. That one accessory can sort those locations into the ‘cool’ file in my head almost automatically. With every sparkling eyeshadow and velvet sofa decoration, the American movements of the 1920s and 1970s became key in aestheticizing young people’s creative and stylistic impulses. And in my opinion, such keys should never be underestimated in the pursuit to understand the social politics of a given time and place.
By Calli Ferguson5 years ago in Styled
Amazing Fundamental Thoughts on Summer Wear for Women
All set to refresh your closet for approaching summers? Anyway, what sort of summer fundamentals would you say you are intending to treat your closet with? Light shades, breathable texture, and agreeable to wear outfits, right?
By Lakshita Arora5 years ago in Styled
The Popularity of Fashion Blogs
The Internet is chock filled with them - fashion blogs of various shapes and forms, expounding on the merits of thin jeans versus boyfriend jeans. Or why pink is that the new black and everyone that jazz. logging on lately means getting your fill (whether you wish it or not) of the newest fashion trends by way of fashion blogs.
By Jacob Duncan5 years ago in Styled
Macramé Queen
“Let’s start at the very beginning…” It is 1998 and I am ten years old. The school system I grew up in is consists of two suburbs on the East side of Cleveland, Ohio; South Euclid and Lyndhurst. In the fifth grade, six elementary schools merged together at Greenview Upper Elementary. Perfect time to make more friends! This is where I met Emily. She was on the playground one day playing with string and I asked what she was doing. I loved making friendship bracelets and was really into lanyard at the time; so, her actions interested me. Emily taught me the art of macramé (square and spiral stitch) right there on that playground. I felt like this was an inherent gift that she merely brought back to my memory. It came naturally to me. Emily did not become an everlasting friend in my life but she will forever have a place in my heart for introducing me to this art form. Over the years I have come up with a way to use these techniques in wearable art! I began my journey making bracelets and now I make shawls, sarongs, and dresses.
By Numina Gypsy5 years ago in Styled
16 Ideal Office Gifts For Father's Day
Things have started to normalize again and dads, who have worked from their homes for almost over a year, are ready to join their workplaces -- but there’s a twist. All their office accessories have become wearied due to ages of neglect and dust.
By Jibin Joseph5 years ago in Styled
Leather Jacket 101
There are very few clothing items as iconic as Leather jackets. They make you feel invincible irrespective of your age. Wear it with a simple t-shirt and jeans or with a hoodie, a leather jacket will elevate anything you wear. Give the confidence to ask that special girl or guy out. Leather jackets break-in and mold your body shape. It becomes your second skin and protects you from the harshest of weather while keeping you looking dapper. Leather jackets can become your identity. Look at your own social circle, I am sure at least one of them will be known or identified by his/her leather jacket.
By Zameer Hussain5 years ago in Styled
Creativity as Home
Curiosity runs my world. I am nearly always asking a question, even more to myself than anyone else. For a long time, I felt as burdened as I did excited by my questions. There is a large void in not knowing, which can feel dark and pressurized when in search of all the answers at once. But there is an alternative to the fear that can mount throughout our unsolved mysteries, and I discovered it through making clothes.
By Emily Ridings5 years ago in Styled
Five Places to Find Style Inspiration
As the world around us, at least here on the US east coast, starts to come out of its lockdown-induced stupor, many of us are craving something to get us out of a year (or more!) long funk. Maybe you're tired of sweatpants, even if the tie-dye is really cute. Maybe you didn't immediately turn in your resignation when you were told work from home was no longer an option. When you get up in the morning and you just want to look really cute, where do you turn to find inspiration for something different? Below are a few suggestions to help get you started:
By Erin Ramos5 years ago in Styled
7 Nigerian Celebrities Dress As 90s Nollywood Babes (Photos)
90s to Early 2000s Nollywood! You just had to be there. It was WILD. It’s so funny how much time changes things and gives us newer perspectives about things. Back in the day, Nollywood is heavily ridiculed and our films were called all manner of derogatory names. Now, those same movies that came out many many years ago are being praised and celebrated as some of the most exciting movies to come out of Nigeria.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Styled
Stepping out in elegance
The beauty of a man is said to be incomplete when fashion is missing. The beauty of fashion in a man's life cannot be overrated. Fashion brings out the best in everything, and most times it doesn't really have anything to do with a man's look or color. We all have that one type of clothing that fits us all. Fashion brings out creativity, the designer creates an abstract piece of design, as lifeless as the design is on paper, once it's created and sewed everything changes.
By Olalekan Adeeko5 years ago in Styled
Things To Look Out For Before Buying A Leather Bag
Packs are a significant piece of our advanced way of life, as they assist us with conveying various things without any problem. To travel, yet the packs additionally serve a style articulation for ladies' design outfit.
By Adam Marshall5 years ago in Styled
