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Why 2019 Is the Best Year for Fashion
If you would've asked me what was the best era for fashion a year ago I would've said the 90s with the scrunchies and Rachel Green plaid skirts, but after some examination, my conclusion has changed. Maybe it's because of my dad telling me to live in the present, but I believe we are in the best era for fashion. Sure there is a manifold of overpriced t-shirt brands, stores that profit off of fast fashion, celebrity brands, and Friends merchandise taking over the stores, but other than that the state of fashion is doing pretty good for a generation of people stuck on their cell phones. For some who are decades older than me the clothes we see today may be outrageous and they may be fulminating at the sight of what these Instagram models are wearing, but with the help of the equality movement, fashion has changed for the better.
By Dakota Thomas7 years ago in Styled
Are Influencers Effective Enough to Provide Value to Businesses and the Social Community?
The ways businesses reach to customers have changed with the fast-growing Internet tools over the years. Now, large businesses and new startups adopt another way to grow and expand through influencers, the modern channel of digital advertising. Society is more engaged than ever before on the Internet, and spends most of the time connected to their social media with apps like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Snapchat; just to name the top ones, where it’s possible to stay updated with the latest trends, unlimited information and events of the world. And here business owners use influencers who can provide high engagement rates to their websites and increase sales. It’s obvious that social media has been displacing the traditional advertising tools. Even at its early stages, the influencers industry reports yearly earnings of nearly two billion dollars in 2018, and it’s expected to double in the oncoming years.
By Alexander Sarmiento7 years ago in Styled
Why You Need Platform Sneakers in Your Wardrobe
So, the secret is well and truly out, fashion trainers are the future. Gone are the days where fashion insiders rock up to fashion week in heels—it’s now all about the trainer. Think Balenciagas—every fashion influencer owns a pair—or Fila Disruptors, the trainer every teenage girl must own. Trust me, the platform sneaker or chunky dad trainer are your new street style staple. So why are they so popular? It’s all about their versatility. Platform trainers can be worn with any outfit, whether it be a business suit or party dress. They give you that effortlessly chic vibe that everyone strives for. And don’t forget comfort. Platform sneakers are the comfiest shoes—possibly ever. With that extra platform sponginess, you’ll feel like you’re walking on clouds.
By Sara Robards7 years ago in Styled
All About That Chic—This Is How You Should Dress for a Formal Event
Does deciding your outfit for formal events stress you out? All we care about while walking into an event is about fitting in with the dress code there. The key is to develop a style which can blend into any type of event and also stand out. Many innovative and signature style creators are emerging. Here are a few tips to help you dress up for a formal event.
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Styled
Best Looks from the Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards premiered last week on August 11, and since I didn't know I didn't watch or vote, but I sure did look at the red carpet. Since the award show took place on the beach the style of the show wasn't your typical red carpet style and the celebrities instead looked pretty casual. This year I didn't expect there to be so many faces and big celebrities at the award show, but it seems like the award show is being taken more seriously than prior shows. These are my best looks from the red carpet, and they are in no particular order.
By Dakota Thomas7 years ago in Styled
Were Your Jeans Created by a Sexual Assault Victim?. Top Story - August 2019.
Work. It is a fact of life and has been called inherently humanizing. Whether we like your job or not, we all agree that we have to work. But what happens when the job you have frequently puts you at risk for sexual harassment and sexual assault?
By Whitney Alese7 years ago in Styled
Sweater Style for Every Occasion
Sweaters give you comfort in a different way than other clothes you find in your closet. They can be worn alone, with shorts, jeans, or even workout and yoga pants. You can find some beautifully crocheted ones, ugly Christmas ones that light up, or ones that can fit you and fido comfortably on a cold, stormy night. One of the best parts about them is you can style them for almost every occasion.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Styled
Screw You
As someone who floats between a size 12, 14, or 16, I constantly find it so difficult to shop for clothing. I look at clothes at popular stores and only see it going up to size 10 or having a bunch of XS and no XL. I'm going to go ahead and just call these stores out... Francescas, Forever 21, H&M, Urban Outfitters... just to name a few. I went shopping because, well, I need cute clothes... who doesn't!? But this last shopping experience got me really thinking... why isn't there more of a conversation about these stores not supporting women larger than a size 10?!
By MarisaKaye7 years ago in Styled
How to Update Your Wardrobe for Fall While Staying on a Budget
As sad as it might be, summer is going to be over in just a few short weeks. You’ll soon have to prepare for fall and everything that comes along with it—from the transition from iced coffee to pumpkin spice lattes, to adding some warm clothes to your closet. Now is the time to take advantage of those back to school sales, and start stocking up on heavier fabrics and layers.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Styled
Female TV Characters with the Best Style
When it comes to a character on a TV show or movie, there are many ways they express to us who they are. Obvious ways being dialogue, actions, and who they surround themselves with, but my favorite as someone who loves fashion is the way the characters dress. Clothing is a key component of world building and character building, whether the character only wears hoodies or plaid skirts. Of course, as someone who is attracted to a certain aesthetic, the characters with the best clothing are usually women for me who don't just shop at Forever 21. To me, the TV shows that I find have the best dressed female characters are the ones that don't realistically dress their characters. Meaning, in the show, the girl who lives in a middle-class household doesn't dress like she has money, but a stylist who dresses her every morning. As a TV fanatic, I've compiled a list of the best dressed females on the screen who will surely give you outfit inspiration or ideas to make a Pinterest board.
By Dakota Thomas7 years ago in Styled
Ditch Those Dirty Underwear and Go Commando like These Female Celebrities
According to a recent survey, nearly half of all Americans wear dirty underwear. For ladies, rocking unclean undies isn’t just a bad idea because it can lead to smelly situation down there; Tommy John, the underwear brand that conducted the shocking survey, says that women are “more at risk than men to experience health issues due to unclean underwear."
By Treva Bowdoin7 years ago in Styled
