Saturday, December 17, 2011

Embroidering Identities: A Century of Palestinian Clothing (Oriental Institute Museum Publications)

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Embroidering Identities: A Century of Palestinian Clothing is the companion piece to the exhibit held at the Oriental Institute from November 11, 2006 to March 25, 2007. It is an overview of the colourful and distinctive clothing of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Palestine. The richly illustrated text discusses the construction of traditional dresses, the materials and dyes employed, and clothing and embroidery in the years following 1948. Garments from many regions are illustrated and described. The volume includes a glossary of Arabic terms and a checklist to the exhibit.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

GUESS Jeans - Behind the Scenes - Spring / Summer 2010 Photoshoot

An American Classic Introducing the GUESS Spring 2010 Campaign For Spring/Summer 2010, GUESS unveils a denim focused campaign that intertwines GUESS rich denim heritage and the raw sensuality that has characterized the brand for the past few decades. The images, shot against a backdrop reminiscent of the old west at the Melody / Veluzat Ranch, Placerita Canyon and Santa Clarita Valley in California, sets the stage for this American classic tale. The denim pieces are mixed with nudes, ditsy floral prints and western-inspired plaids, which pop against the natural earth tones and vivid blues and greens of nature, telling a story that interlocks the GUESS name with American history. Tribal influences can be drawn from the earth tones of the collection, as well as the uninhibited poses of the models. Loose draped tunics, western and prairie inspired blouses and fringe detailing compliments the womens collection, while vintage paisley prints and rugged denim shirts are paired with the mens denim. Although a majority of the images are tonal, pops of bright blues and burnt oranges bring to mind a luxurious destination far from the everyday life. Seductive shots of Candace Boucher, seen in the GUESS fall 2009 campaign, Vanessa Hessler, Jacey Elthalion and Bruno Santos, a former GUESS model, are great canvas for the clothing. The natural environment, bohemian / western inspired clothing and the spirit of peace seen throughout the story, are captured by renowned photographer Raphael ...

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Womens Plus Size Clothing Sizes Revealed

!±8± Womens Plus Size Clothing Sizes Revealed

A combination of unhealthy lifestyle choices, genetics and the body's tendency to store calories as fat are some reasons our society is requiring larger and larger clothing sizes.

The good news is that there are many fashionable plus size clothing companies online not only for women but for teens and girls ages 7 and up. Some may find they are much happier ordering their outfits online eliminating the often stressful and occasionally embarrassing dressing room ordeal. You may even find a greater selection of clothing in your size by shopping online.

Clothing comes in specific sizes for babies, toddlers, young girls and boys; juniors, missy, womens, petite and plus size. For the most part, babies, toddlers and young girls and boys sizes are sized by their age. Sizing becomes much more difficult as we move into the junior clothing, missy clothing and plus size clothing. The same clothing sizes vary widely among different designers and even different name brands by the same designer. One thing you may want to keep in mind when choosing your outfits is to keep it simple. For a slimmer look try to wear similar shades on the top and bottom when putting together an outfit. Experiment with color and learn what is flattering to your hair and skin tones too. A great classic reference book for "Finding the colors that are perfect for you" is Color Me Beautiful

Since clothing sizes are not standardized in the United States, vanity sizing has become a common practice among most major brands of women's clothing. Vanity Sizing is better described as fooling a woman into thinking she has moved down a dress for example, size 10 may be the new 8. One should refer to the seller's descriptions of size and fit before using the provided sizing charts when you shop online for womens clothing.

Sizes are most commonly grouped 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and plus or petite sizes. Occasionally, we may still see clothing in small, medium and large but, this seems to be primarily in men and boy sizes. When shopping for women's clothing online, one should refer to the seller's descriptions of size and fit before using the provided sizing charts when shopping online for women's clothing. Follow the link in the author bio for a good reference for popular online plus size clothing company size charts

The first step to going down a dress size is eating well and exercise. If you are interested in taking better care of yourself or helping a friend or loved one take better care of themselves a good reference site is the USDA Food and Nutrition site Eat Smart. Play Hard. Healthy Lifestyle here you will find a calorie burner chart, recipes, menu planning tips and more!


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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Embroidering Identities: A Century of Palestinian Clothing (The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago)

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Embroidering Identities: A Century of Palestinian Clothing is the companion piece to the exhibit held at the Oriental Institute from November 11, 2006 to March 25, 2007. It is an overview of the colourful and distinctive clothing of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Palestine. The richly illustrated text discusses the construction of traditional dresses, the materials and dyes employed, and clothing and embroidery in the years following 1948. Garments from many regions are illustrated and described. The volume includes a glossary of Arabic terms and a checklist to the exhibit.

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