The Thread Celebrates Boho Chic

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  Posted by Carla Sat Aug 2, 2008 11:45am PDT

  Hooray for those with nimble fingers. Embroidery might just be your personal signature 'thing'. However, if you have smooth hair and smooth skin, embroidery might just be too visually busy for you. We might be seeing the embroidery instead of experiencing YOU. If you have curly or wavy hair, though, and a freckle or two, that embroidery just might be a part of a harmonious visual whole.

  Be careful where you place that embroidery. Put it where you want eyes to go. If you are less than excited about your tummy or hips/thighs keep the embroidery chest high and above. So remember, you have to love your bum if you put embroidery close by.

  Choose embroidery patterns that reflect some interesting shape in your facial features. If you have straight horizontal eyebrows, you might choose straight horizontal lines in the embroidery pattern. If your face and features are dominantly curved, choose curved embroidery patterns. Then the 'rhythm' of the embroidery is reminiscent of the rhythm of your face design. You'll end up loving what you have created, and others will love seeing you in it.

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  Posted by Carla Sat Aug 2, 2008 12:04pm PDT

  Maxi-dress: Things to Think About.

  You have to love your shoulders and have b-cup or smaller boobs in order to wear a strapless maxi-dress. Larger boobs tend to sag (not a pretty sight.) The v-neck black maxi worn in the video is perfect for anyone with a large bosom. If you don't like sleeveless clothes, have your favorite alterations person sew in sheer gauze or netting sleeves. You see your skin through the sheerness, but not any arm flags.

  Be careful that the maxi dress follows your natural silhouette.

  - If you are a rectangle (your rib cage is close to an almost non existent waist,) choose a rectangle maxi.

  - If your hips/thighs are wider than your shoulders, choose a slightly flared maxi.

  Also, remember to show off any of your 'skinny bits'. If you are wider than you would like to be all over, then have your maxi a few inches shorter so we can see your smaller-than ankles and feet. Wear eye catching shoes. And remember to walk with ATTITUDE.

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  Posted by zahid Sat Aug 2, 2008 11:25pm PDT

  this type of dressing is not popular in our region

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  Posted by OliviaA Sun Aug 3, 2008 5:20am PDT

  thanks for the recent fashion u hav shown but i love sporty clothings, can u show it on your next presntation? thank you.

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  Posted by G. Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:43pm PDT

  I love maxi-dresses and I have several I brought from Brazil. This style is not new there. Actually, I bought them at a Spring sale back in March!

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  Posted by tylersmommy Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:02am PDT

  i found two great maxi dresses at www.chokolatelace.com and the shipping was free. i love it

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  Posted by Elizabeth Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:28am PDT

  YUCK! That's all that comes to mind. I wouldn't be caught dead in any of it!

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  Posted by Singled Out Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:01am PDT

  I have a nice halter style maxi that i bought at H&M two years ago. I've not seen the style 'take off', and have never worn it. I am going to NYC this weekend, and am contemplating taking it, but is it appropriate for just a casual night out? I feel it's too dressy for day, and i'm not sure what shoes to wear with it. I'll be walking alot, and on the subway, and my ol' comfort shoes are jcrew flip flops. are these appropriate??

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  Posted by Leslie Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:36pm PDT

  Even a "B" cup is too big for a strapless maxi, unless you are about 16. They flatten you! Even just a little braided cord from the cleavage area around the neck will make a difference.

  Singled Out: flip-flops are not a good combination with walking a lot, a long dress and the subway. How about a comfortable slide with a 2"heel, or gladiator-type sandals? You also might want a short-sleeved cropped bolero-type crochet top to throw over the dress, if it is sleeveless. August in NYC can be hot and humid, but air conditioning can freeze you.

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  Posted by Ladyknowsbest Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:23am PDT

  wouldn't get caught wearing all that ugly clothing - where is good taste been ? imagine flip flop, big print, strapless etc... only 2% of the population can get away with - for the rest of us we look cheap, unkept, boring, tasteless. That doesn't include the glorified bad hair day. Please ladies come back to your senses .... go for some classy outfit and don't follow bad taste. Be your own fashionista !

  p.s. classy means if you cannot wear it for 5 years, it has no fashion value. Great Designers are 5 years ahead of street wear if not more. Deja vue is boring.

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