Ever heard of the theory that all fashion is cyclical? The same styles will come and go and come back again a decade or two later. Well, in my opinion, some styles just need to remain in the past. Harem pants are one of them. Not sure what I am talking about? Think MC Hammer – only back then they were referred to as “parachute pants”. One could just as easily think of “I Dream of Jeannie”.
The pants are baggy up top and taper down. They 
have a low crotch and a pleated or gathered waist. Youlookfab.com has an article about them asking opinions about whether this look should come back. My answer is a very definite NO. They are not flattering on anyone. The pants even make the models look bad and they have the world’s “ideal” body. Please, let’s put harem pants back in the fashion vault and leave them there.
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The world of fashion doesn’t stop for much, but in my little world it does stop for kidney stones. Sunday I was admitted to the hospital and had surgery on Monday to remove the stone. Tomorrow, I will try to get back to my normal level of posting, but, tonight, I will take one more evening to recover from a somewhat painful procedure (and do some catching up on the fashion world)!
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Maybe the future first lady should stick to J. Crew. Her outfit on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno was the best thing I’ve seen in awhile. Tuesday night, when Barack Obama was elected president, Michelle Obama walked out in, yet again, another designer dress that just did not work.
This time it was Narciso Rodriguez. The black dress with red detailing was frighteningly reminiscent of the red hourglass found on the bottom half of a black widow spider. Rodriguez showcased a sexier version of the dress as part of his spring line this past September. I did not really like it then either.
Not only was the color not very flattering, but the cut was off as well. Michelle Obama has wider hips and insists on wearing things that make them even wider. When will she learn one of the most important rules of fashion: Just because it has a designer label (and will presumably cost thousands), doesn’t mean it will look good on you?
(Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times)
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I’ve decided to start a new 
weekly series called “Friday Finds”. It will feature sales from different stores for your weekend shopping enjoyment. Of course – if you don’t want to shop for yourself – you can always hire someone to do it for you! If there is a particular store you want me to keep an eye on, let me know!
Kohl’s: They are having a great sale this weekend with Saturday Early Bird Specials (6am-11am) and Friday Night Owl Specials (3pm-Midnight) includes 50% off outerwear for children, 50-60% suit separates for men. There are some great gift ideas in the sale as well. Full Ad Here
Macy’s: They are having a Veteran’s Day designer sale. From Michael Kors to I.N.C., the deals bound. There are great deals for the whole family and the home. If you’re in the market, they are having an awesome mattress sale. Full Ad Here
Blush Boutique: This local Nashville store just received a shipment of great designer dresses including Badgley Mischka, BCBG, and more. From what I hear, they are priced to sell. So, if you are looking for a great dress for all those Christmas parties, Blush is the place to look this weekend.
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NashVogue was picked up by alltop to be part of it’s fashion rss feeds. Check it out at fashion.alltop.com. I’m near the bottom. Enjoy!!
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No fashion post today. I am taking the day off for the election. All I can say today is: Go Vote!! I don’t care who you vote for (although I do have my favorite), just go vote!! It’s important. It’s your duty. So many have died to protect your right to vote. Do it for them. Do it for you.
Just Go Vote. Happy Election Day!!
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Tomorrow, our great country will elect our next president. If you go vote, you are participating in the most historic election our country has seen. The Gap has launched a fantastic, fashion-based initiative to help young voters take part.
Their “Vote For” tee allows you to fill in the blank. What do you vote for? What is important to you? The plain white tees have the words “Vote For” and a blank line. Simply grab a Sharpie and fill in the blank. I totally want one! Have fun!
They also have a great collection of election tees for kids available at Gap Kids. My personal favorite: Charlie Brown for President. If only it came sized for a 3 month old!
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In today’s economy, we are all trying to cut some corners in our spending. However, you still want to look good, right? There is hope! In my web surfing, I came across The Budget Fashionista. She offers a great how-to guide in becoming a budget shopper. There is no reason one can’t look good, while still being frugal. Enjoy!
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This one was hard. Out of 21 unique, non-“sexy” (I wanted to keep it PG) costumes, only 1 showed up more than once. So, that costume is number 1 on the top 5 list. The remaining 4 consist of classics and one that I found to be just plain funny. Enjoy the top 5 (sort of) adult female costumes of 2008!
5) Witch
4) Fairy
3) Cat
2) Trophy Wife (this one is funny!)
1) Pirate
Thanks to ExtremeHalloween.com, 365halloween.com, cnbc.com, squiddo.com, Yahoo Shopping, and halloweenexpress.com.
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The last two posts, baby and children, have been pretty easy to research. There have been clear winners in each of those categories. Adult Male and Female are a little bit trickier.
For the Adult Male, there 21 costumes that made it on my list, so you can see the wide range of choices considered “best selling”. Here are the top 5:
5) The Love Guru
4) Indiana Jones
3) Halo Master Chief
2) Joker
1) Batman
Thanks to ExtremeHalloween.com, 365halloween.com, cnbc.com, squiddo.com, Yahoo Shopping, and halloweenexpress.com.
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have a low crotch and a pleated or gathered waist. Youlookfab.com has an article about them asking opinions about whether this look should come back. My answer is a very definite NO. They are not flattering on anyone. The pants even make the models look bad and they have the world’s “ideal” body. Please, let’s put harem pants back in the fashion vault and leave them there. 
