Category: Fashion and beauty
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Fashion Trends for Fall 2024: A Detailed Look into This Season’s Must-Have Styles
Autumn 2024 has arrived, bringing with it a fresh wave of exciting fashion trends that combine classic elegance with bold, modern elements. As the weather cools, wardrobes are transitioning from summer’s lightweight fabrics to cozy yet stylish layers, embracing new textures, silhouettes, and color palettes. This season’s fashion offers something for everyone, with designs and…
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Peonies: Origins And Their Use In The Perfume Industry
In the realm of botanical beauty, few flowers exude the timeless allure and captivating charm of the peony. Revered for centuries, these delicate yet resilient blooms have woven themselves into the tapestry of human culture, adorning gardens, inspiring artists, and intriguing perfumers alike. Delving into the rich history and aromatic allure of peonies unveils a…
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Plunge into Style: The Perfect Swimwear for Late Spring-Early Summer 2024
The sun starts to shine brighter and the temperatures rise, it’s time to hit the beach or poolside for some fun in the water! Maybe not yet as far as the Nordic countries are concerned, but in South-Eastern Central Europe, they are already taking off their bathing suits to parade. But before you dive in…
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Spring 2024 Fashion Trends: A Dive into the Hottest Styles
With the winter chill hopefully fading away soon, fashion enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the latest trends for the spring season. Spring 2024 brings forth a blend of classic elements and avant-garde designs that promise to redefine our wardrobes. Let’s explore the top trends that are making waves in the fashion world and get…
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Nordic Elegance: Unveiling the Purposeful Threads of Scandinavian Fashion
Scandinavian fashion has long been revered for its minimalistic yet functional design, capturing the essence of the region’s culture and climate. This article sinks into the heart of Nordic fashion, exploring the most used materials during winter, the favored colors that grace the wardrobes of Scandinavians or Nordics, and the purpose behind these choices. Materials…
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Embrace Beach Fashion: Unleashing Your Style Under the Sun
As the summer is already here and the sun invites us to bask in its warmth, it’s time to revamp our wardrobes and embark on exciting beach adventures. Whether you’re lounging by the shore or taking a dip in the ocean, beach fashion offers a plethora of options to express your personal style while staying…
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Sustainable Fashion for a Better Future: Second-Hand Boutique
In today’s world, where fast fashion dominates the market and our wardrobes are overflowing with trendy yet short-lived garments, it is time to reconsider our choices. The fashion industry is notorious for its negative environmental impact and exploitative labor practices. As an advocate for sustainability, I wholeheartedly recommend embracing second-hand clothes as a conscious and…
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Breaking Stereotypes: The History of High Heels and Pink for Men
Fashion has always been a reflection of society’s values, norms, and cultural shifts. Over the centuries, certain styles and colors have been associated with specific genders, perpetuating stereotypes and limiting individual expression. However, some fashion trends have defied traditional expectations and pushed the boundaries of gender norms. Two examples that have sparked considerable debate and…
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The Beauty Benefits of Coffee: A Surprising Trend
The beauty industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that encompasses a wide range of products and services. From skincare to makeup, haircare to fragrances, there are countless ways in which people invest in their appearance. However, one surprising ingredient that has found its way into the beauty industry is coffee. Yes, you read that right…
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Viking female makeup
The art of make-up throughout history took different forms and symbols until it became what we women love today. If in a previous article I presented the history of make-up ( A brief history of makeup ) but in which I skipped certain areas, countries, and populations, today I would like to talk a little…
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Rough diplomacy – Aqua Tofana
Have you ever thought, leaving aside the history of makeup, what other weapon could it become, other than stealing men’s hearts? Well, for those of you who didn’t know, I would like to tell you about a period of history in which makeup was used as an escape from a dysfunctional marriage in the 17th…
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Pampered in Italian style
Italy is a beautiful country and many places to visit recommend it. It is romantic and at the same time full of history, with beautiful people and with adventure in their blood. Not long ago I was on a city break in Tarquinia, an old Etruscan city, in Lazio, Central Italy, 90 km from Rome.…
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A must for fall
It is the beginning of September and the cold season is settling in. Over the years I have noticed that no matter how fashion changes, some pieces are indispensable in any woman’s wardrobe, and today I would like to talk a little about this. We all want to always be in step with fashion, but…
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