fashion

From corsets to petticoats to pants to stilettos, feminism and fashion go hand in hand.

The Worth of a (Wo)Man
There is a seamstress in my neighbourhood; a lovely lady with zero English, to whom I have entrusted two projects this year in Bangkok.
By Betsy Cyberpixie8 years ago in Viva
Why I Love Old Navy
I first went into an Old Navy store when I was fourteen years old and in the eighth grade. I remember it so clearly because it was one of the most enjoyable days ever. My mom took me there and it was a fairly new store. I've been an Old Navy fan ever since. I even worked at Gap, their affiliate store, in high school. Most of my paycheck went back into the store with all the clothes I bought there with my employee discount. My closet currently is about 85% Old Navy apparel. Their pieces are timeless and for all ages. I'm a pretty simple late 30s aged mom; I don't go for fancy and expensive clothing. I have two kids, thus a leftover lower belly and curves. Their clothes, especially bottoms, are very flattering for my body type. My style is trendy comfortable, too. Nothing crazy and confining. With my Old Navy credit card and being a loyal, longtime shopper, I receive major reward certificates online. Their web site frequently has fantastic sales and promotions too. Check out RetailMeNot for online and store coupons and coupon codes. I love when their Stuff a Bag sale comes around too! Their clothes are usually true to size, comfortable, flattering, and come in great prints and colors. In the past several years, I have only returned one item I purchased online. All their items are top quality, wash well, and last for years.
By Lauren S.8 years ago in Viva
Rain Boots: A Growing Fashion Statement for Ladies
When I say the words rain boots, you may think ladies' fashion trend or splashing in the rain and/or water puddles (just for fun). You would be right if you pondered on any of the above terminology. As rain boots come in many styles, shapes, colors, and sizes, they are commonly worn by women everywhere, unfortunately leaving men wearing sneakers and or flip flops in the rain. This doesn’t exclude certain people from wearing them, but they are more of a social normality for women.
By Jason Anschutz8 years ago in Viva
Missey's My La La Leggings Business
I started selling leggings as an affiliate about two months ago for a company called My La La Leggings. I have started making sales, but I would love to generate more customers. These leggings are very soft, warm, and are available in plus sizes, which is very nice since I am plus size. The sizes go all the way up from a size 3 to size 32. There are kids' leggings available for purchase as well. Kid sizes go from small to x-large. The shipping is free only to the U.S.
By Missey Finley8 years ago in Viva
Why Crocs Need to Leave
As a child, I lived on an alpaca ranch with 24 different alpacas and llamas. At the time, I was a young girl and Hunter rain boots weren't appealing due to their significant lack of fun patterns. So instead of buying myself a decent pair of rain boots, I, or rather my parents, bought me a pair of Crocs. To be specific, they were bright, hot pink and we made sure to get the charms that you stuck to the top of the clogs in shapes ranging from flowers to hearts and everything in between. I became OBSESSED with the Crocs, along with the rest of my classmates. I distinctly remember my grade school squad and I getting matching swamp green Crocs and Shrek charms to go with them, mind you I was young and foolish. So why would someone with such fond memories of the iconic American brand, want to get rid of them? Because my friends, it has gone too far.
By Alex Kemsley8 years ago in Viva
I'm a Teen Hearts MODEL!
Hey guys, so here's the deal! I have recently gotten chosen to be an online paid model, BUT of course to be paid I have to promote. Promotion on its own is a huge obstacle for me that I am barely learning to tackle. The point of this though, is not the promotion, more so just the opportunity I am getting to be a model.
By Melanie Guajardo8 years ago in Viva
My Favorite Places to Shop Online
Hey babes! I’m in the process of writing part four of my baddie series for you guys, but for now I’m taking a break from it and doing something a little different. After writing part three, I decided to help you guys out a little bit and give you guys some places to shop. Keep in mind that a lot of these stores are online as I prefer virtual shopping over going out and buying things. Hopefully I can spark some inspiration for you guys and introduce you to some new places to shop!
By Sanaa Dowd8 years ago in Viva
6 Sneaker Trends to Watch Out for in 2018
Sneakers are probably some of the most comfortable footwear options around, and in 2018 people are going to go in for comfort, along with style. With brands like Yeezys and Puma taking center stage and coming out with some of the most eye-catching kinds of sneakers, there are more options than there have ever been.
By Andrea Dawson8 years ago in Viva
Victoria's Secret Broke My Heart
As soon as I started buying my own bras, I was a Victoria's Secret customer. I loved the way they looked. Nothing fit me like those bras, and nothing made my boobs look better! I was IN LOVE.....but then, something happened that changed all of that, and that something was me having kids.
By Shana Nizeul8 years ago in Viva
How to Stay Stylish When It’s Freezing Out
For many, colder weather means having to sacrifice fashion for warmth. It means buying a bulky coat to stay toasty during a commute or opting for pants whenever possible so you don’t freeze your legs off in a skirt. If you are one of those people counting down the days ‘til spring arrives, then we’ve got some news for you: there are tons of ways you can stay stylish even when it’s freezing out.
By Megan Portorreal8 years ago in Viva
Best Shops to Buy Lingerie
Shop Number One: Victoria's Secret Yes, I know this is an obvious, but oh my god. How beautiful is the underwear? If only I was a millionaire, I'd buy everything. They have everything you could possibly imagine, from slips, babydolls, bodysuits, teddies, and corsets. I mean, yeah, of course, it's expensive, but wouldn't you rather buy one set of lingerie a month for £50 and feel ultra sexy or buy four sets for £12 and feel not as sexy? No matter what size you are, you go in that shop gal and buy the sexiest lingerie and you FEEL AMAZING. The plus side, it's not all just lingerie, you can get dressing gowns, even sportswear, leggings, bras, hoodies. The majority of my clothes are from Victoria's Secret PINK. I don't know what it is, I can't quite pin my finger on it, but when I wear it, I feel empowered and ready for my day, especially when I work out. I feel like an actual Victoria's Secret angel.
By Mikaela White8 years ago in Viva
Why I Like to Let the Sistas Hang Low
So let's talk about something that most of us, if not all us women have had to deal with at some point or another in our lovely lifetime. There's a lot that falls under this category: some good, some bad, and some just simply annoying. Right now, I will complain about bras because I know for a fact that I am not the only one out there who hates wearing them. Don't get me wrong, some of them can be very cute, especially when you get one in your favourite colour and it just adds that little bit of confidence you need to conquor the day. But most of them have something annoying about them.
By Marissa Matthews8 years ago in Viva