Doggy Fashion

orange coat
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We all know them as man's best friend. All over the world dogs are showing up in ALL types of clothes. The Haute Dog Fashion has some of the most fabulous dogs walking the runway. Every year dogs are humiliated and forced to walk down the runway and what do they get out of it? A good laugh from their dumb owners. 

blue coat
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These fashion shows are not all bad though,  they often are for a good cause like charity for hospitals. 

The owners go to the extreme when it comes to the dog's performance. They write speeches, take the dogs to the groomers and they even hire a fashion models for walking. The owners go extreme also when it comes to the dog's outfits. They will purchase the finest things such as: furs, silk even diamonds. 


Too Extreme?


Rich owners are taking it to the extreme when it comes to their pet dogs. A lady in California actually had a house built for her dog. She says that she "would do it again in a heartbeat,” she said. “I live in it. I hang out in there with them. We have had camp-outs with my niece and nephew.”  


The dog mansions can get pretty expensive. It comes fully equipped with: 


- Plumbing
- Chandeliers 
-  Crown molding
- Closets
- designer paint
- wallpapers
- Patios
-Yards
-Fences



What do you think extreme or not?

Wal-Mart Vs. Target

I love shopping but not all places has the lowest prices. I have chose two stores that claim they have low prices which are Walmart and Target. 

Walmart is where everybody shops at. They swear the have the lowest prices around. Honestly I think that is a bunch of BULL! I admit that some things have reasonable prices but majority of it does not. 

Target also says they have low prices as well. I haven't really shop there but people have been telling me that they have some low prices. 

The similarities of these two stores are that they are:

- Super marts

-  a lot of customers

- Investors

- reasonable prices

The differences of these two stores are that: 

-Walmart has white and blue colors

- Target has white and red colors

According to David Johnson the color blue is more calming while the color red is more exciting. Actually Ayanna Guyhto made a good point when she said that " The huge white letters hanging overhead appear so sterile and generic, that it makes me feel like I'm entering a gloomy warehouse". She was right when she also said that "  the color red excites people and gets energy going".   I think that more people would want to enter a place where it is vibrant rather than gloomy. 


Differences continued.... 


Walmart

• Lower prices
• international
• Grocery, Pharmacy and Entertainment

Target

• Not International
• Nicer Merchandise
• Household goods, Clothing, Electronics

Personally I think that both of these stores are reliable. It just depends on what you are searching for.  Both of these stores have pretty much everything. It also just depends on how much money are you willing to pay and how nice you want the product to be. 

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Walmart Available at:
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November 7th , 2009

Fashion Interview

I have permission to interview my cousin Mesha. I chose to interview her because she is my go to girl when I want to spend money. I love shopping with her and she is a blast to be around. 

• Do you prefer to be helped when you are shopping or do you prefer to be left alone? 

To be honest I like both. Some of the customer service people are really helpful but I really hate when they try and help me and I haven’t stepped two in the door yet. Some people really like their job I guess.

• Describe your best and worst customer service experience

I don't really have a best customer service experience but I do have a worst. I went to the mall and tried to return a pair of pants and they didn't except them. So I got mad and started yelling they had to escort me out of the store I was so embarrassed. 

• Do you think you are a fashionable person? Why? 

I mean I think that I am pretty fashionable because I don’t really dress like anybody else I try and have my own style and so far it has been working for me.

• Do you enjoy shopping?  

Of course I do I mean what girl doesn't?

• What are some of the places that you enjoy shopping at?

       I love shopping at Charlotte Russe, Urban Outfitters, Rainbows. You know places where I can actually afford.

•       Do you agree with this statement "the customer is always right"? 

     Yes I do because ultimately the customer knows what they want it is the employee’s job to find it.

•    What do you enjoy most about shopping?

    I enjoy shopping because it relaxes me. I also love shopping because you  can spend time with the girls and spend money.

•     Where do you get inspiration from when you shop for clothes? 

        I really don’t have a lot of inspiration I mean I try and have my own style.

•     Do you look at teen fashion magazines?

        Not really. I really have never stopped to look at fashion magazine at the store or something.

    

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    Questions courtesy of: http://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/Express-Fashion-Interview-Questions-E250044.htm

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Spring Trends

Spring is here and there are a lot of trends that are in this year. The right color choices and accessories will transform your outfit from blahh to wow!

Maxi dresses are really in right now. From the runway to the streets, they are popping up everywhere. Maxi dresses flow and they are really comfortable. You can accessorize with a belt to make it shape your body more.  You can wear different shoes with these dresses as well. Like wedges, sandals and even flip flops. With those kinds of dresses though I would chose sandals but that’s just me.

Evelyn Available at:
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March 26, 2012

Midi dresses are also in this spring and it is just a dress that stops mid length to your knees. They are perfect is you don’t like a short dress or a long dress.  They are super cute and again they can be paired with any type of shoe.

Mini dresses are in as well. A lot of celebrities have been rockin’ them for spring. As for the shoes with theses dresses you can get away with wearing a heel or a wedge to dress it the outfit up more.

High low hem line is a new trend that I’ve been seeing a lot lately. It is a dress that is higher in the front and longer in the back. I personally like these kinds of dresses because it shows off the legs really well.  I have actually seen this kind of style in prom dresses as well. It is big in demand. I think a dressy flip flop will go perfect with these kinds of dresses.

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Body con skirts are my absolute favorite thing to wear this spring! They compliment your body well. It comes in so many different colors and styles.  You can pretty much pair them with any type of shirt. Like the crop top shirt and even a plain shirt. Some people wear the shirt un- tucked from the skirt. I love to wear mines tucked in though. As for shoes any type of shoes will work for this look.

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DIY (Do it yourself)

Lets be honest we all like things that we can go out and buy, but sometimes we just don’t have the money to do so. These simple DIY’s will come in handy if you can’t go to the store.

This first DIY is an exfoliating mask to remove the excess dead skin. This can take place of your everyday face scrub that you would normally use. It’s called a Sugar and Olive Oil face scrub and I’m sure that you already guessed the main ingredients. This uses household products that you should already have in your kitchen. You will need a bowl, spoon, sugar and olive oil.  Take three table spoons or olive oil and a half cup of sugar and mix the ingredients into a bowl. Once completed you are ready to apply to your face.

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4/01/2012 @ 5:01PM

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Jun 13, 2007

The second DIY is a hair mask when your hair is just a dry mess. This is specifically a hydrating mask that will make hair healthier and give it more shine. For this mask you will need a bowl, honey and olive oil.  Take three tablespoons of olive oil and 1 ½ tablespoons of honey. This will help hydrate the hair naturally.  When doing this I recommend wearing a old shirt and using a towel.

Honey
Available at
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This last DIY is something a little different and I thought people would benefit from – How to make your own crop top. As I’m sure you know crop tops are very in right now and I saw this video by Bethany. She is a girl that I follow on YouTube.  "She basically explains how to transform a big shirt into a crop top. She also shows you waysto wear them". You will need a shirt and some really sharp scissors. Lay the shirt on a hard surface. Then take the scissors and make a tiny slit in the middle of the neck line. Make a slit on both sides of the arm parts. Afterwards start cutting. When you have finished with that, go to the bottom of the shirt and cut straight across. This is creating the crop part. Try it on and you are done. 

What’s Happening Now?

Beyonce’s younger sister Solange has been on the headlines of New York time’s lately. They say that she is the anti- Beyonce' because of what she wears.  People look at her as the cool laid back Brooklyn Mom and as for her sister Beyonce’ she is more of a “look at me now” type person.  During the interview, they discovered that Solange had on the same pair of jeans that the interviewer had on. The jeans cost around $60. To that discovery people are saying “she is just like us.” Known for her electric, colorful style New YorkTimes states  “that she is a style icon!”

Soloange weird style Available at: http://cdn.fashionista.com/uploads/2012/04/143021831-300x451.jpg?9d7bd4 , 

Friday, Apr 20, 2012 / 3:45 PM

According to the Fashionista blog website

  Their African-inspired, Western-influenced collections are locally sourced and sold, giving fashionistas access to pieces that look as good in Nairobi as they would in New York, in Lagos as they would in London, or Pretoria as they would in Paris. 

As the quote above says now Africans don't have to travel all the way to other places just to get the fashion that they crave. That will save them a lot of time and money.

Zandile Blay states that "not only was they talented, but they had style and savvy. Also were bound together by ambition which created cash flow."  You really don't see Africa as a fashion continent until these stylists came about. The new stores are making a big hit!

New African style Available at http://cdn.fashionista.com/uploads/2012/03/KeziaFrederick.png?9d7bd4

Prom preparation(:

Teens, prom is coming right around the corner! We all want to look perfect for that special night. I have some dress trends, hairstyles and weight loosing tips that will make you the best looking one there. 

Teenage girls are extremely picky when it comes to their styles that they like to wear. Luckily there is a bunch on dress trends that are sure to fit everyone needs.  If you are a preppy girl the perfect dress for you would be a long Cinderella dress that makes you feel like a princess. Hey maybe you are a gothic? The dress that you should chose will be long and maybe black. If you don’t want black maybe try a deep red or purple with gloves.

Prom dress trends Available at 

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You just can’t get any hairstyle when it comes to prom. If you have a strapless dress you might want to do an up-do to better accentuate the look. Now for straps, you could wear your hair down and curly to cover the up the straps if you want.

A pretty up-do Available at 

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A curly style Available at http://sangmaestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/long-curly-wedding-hairstyles.jpg  May 26, 2011

Prom is usually close to the end of the school year and girls don’t start trying to watch their weight until a month or two before prom. I have some ways that you can still eat all the other food you like and lose weight. Most people think that starving themselves is going to make them lose weight. THAT IS FALSE!!!! All you have to do is take what you are eating, eat smaller portions and drink plenty of water. Also work out for at least ten minutes every day and you are guarantee to see a difference.  

Acne is a big problem in every teens life but in this video by Kim and she states that "the key to perfect skin is to keep it clean and exfoliate."

How to Quickly Dry Up Acne -- powered by ehow

What this blog is about(:

I chose this name Fashion Guru because I really love fashion and I thought it would be nice to share my secrets with the world. I am absolutely obsessed with fashion and everything that has to do with it. This blog is going to be about fashion, hairstyles, makeup, nails etc. I like to bargain shop, so I am going to give you some advice on how to look good on a budget.

It is prom season so the hairstyles that I will be talking about will be reflecting that. I will also be talking about hairstyles that you can wear anywhere that do not consume a lot of time or skill. 

Makeup is also a big topic that I love to discuss. I will be giving you advice about high end products versus drug store products.  I will be telling how you can get cheap make up brushes that cost less but work just as well as the high end brands.

I am not that educated on nails, so these will be my own opinions and experiences will different kinds of nails and which ones I prefer more.  One of my main topics will be should you go and get your nails done or find some and do them yourself for prom.

Of course prom is coming up so I will talking about the different types of prom dresses and whether you should spend a lot of money on them.  I will give you some options on what you should do with you dress after prom is over.

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to look good.  I will be telling you my top stores that I like to shop at that don’t cost a lot of money. 

This blog is based on my opinions, experiences, and research I hope that you can get a lot of this.

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