1980s Fashion: Still a Blueprint for Bold Self Expression 

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There’s a reason 1980s fashion keeps coming back. It wasn’t subtle, and it wasn’t supposed to be. People wore what they liked, mixed patterns that clashed, and walked around in shoulder pads big enough to start conversations. Style was loud, confident, and unapologetic. Decades later, those same styles still appear on runways and sidewalks, not …

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Cross Bracelets – Their Origin and Evolution Over Time

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Cross bracelets have had, over time, quite a profound and multifaceted appeal to women. It extends far beyond mere ornamentation. The cross itself though associated often with Christian symbolism extends back into antiquity. Crosses in jewelry can be traced back to civilizations long before the advent of Christianity.   To truly understand the origins of cross …

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Ballet Flats & Wedge Vintage Shoes that Never Went Out of Style 

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Vintage shoes like ballet flats were the secret style weapon of Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn. Along with wedge shoes they have remained resolutely attached to women’s feet.  Ballet Flats   Ballet flats originated as their name suggests as dance footwear. The much-photographed Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova brought them into the public eye thanks to Italian …

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A Brief History of Dry Shampoo

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Before a bottle of aerosol spray could promise an extra day of clean hair, dry shampoo was powdered in its most basic form. Powders—clay, starch, even pulverized herbs—were used, not as a luxury, but as a necessity. Hair that didn’t get wet didn’t get washed and in an age before hot water taps, that wasn’t …

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Popular 90s Hairstyles to Try for Yourself

90s hairstyles are back with a bang. ( no pun intended) From the Rachel haircut worn by actress Jennifer Aniston in Friends to the butterfly clips fad. Let’s have a look at how to achieve classic 90’s celebrity styles for hair that are showing up everywhere again. The Rachel Made popular by Jennifer Aniston in …

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Disguise Hearing Aids with a Vintage Style

Hearing aids have come a long way over the years in terms of size, technology and style. Modern hearing care solutions can be quite discreet. However, some people still prefer to disguise their hearing device or may have older, bulkier models that are more noticeable. Looking to vintage hairstyles and fashion trends can provide creative …

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Reimagining Classic Movies: Modern Actors for Iconic Roles

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Remakes of classic movies are a major part of the Hollywood movie industry whether we like it or not. It seems none are safe from being remade for modern audiences. So here we’ve reimagined iconic starring roles from classic films with contemporary Hollywood talents. Could they fill in the shoes of some of the most …

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A Vintage Guide for Aspiring Fashion Professionals

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Ah yes, the enduring allure of vintage clothing styles. Take the 1920s: Elegant beaded dresses, 1920s flapper style swimsuits. Not to mention the ubiquitous cloche hat. Every era has iconic apparel to inspire a new generation of fashion professionals such as illustrators, designers, and buyers. So let’s have a wee delve into the vintage past …

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Vintage Jewelry Style Trends

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Fashionistas adore vintage jewelry style. From Art Deco compacts to signet rings, each jewelry piece carries a unique history and story.  Glamourdaze takes a peek at some classic and iconic jewelry pieces which never go out of style. Iconic Vintage Jewelry for your Wardrobe Vintage up your wardrobe by finding iconic styles to match your …

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