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On Online: Antoinette Hockaday

posted by:
Imogen Cussen

Name: Antoinette Hockaday

Where do you live? Baltimore, Maryland, United States

 Area of study: BFA Fashion Design

Day job / occupation: Bank Teller at Wells Fargo

What qualities do you most value in others? Honesty, Trustworthiness, Friendliness, and Compassion

Name three of your favorite designers: All time favorite is Alexander McQueen he was a true artist who didnt mind pushing the envelope, then there is Marc Jacobs and Jean Paul Gaultier.

List a guilty pleasure: I love True Blood, and you can also catch me on tmz.com a lot.

What is your present state of mind? Right now its focused.

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How to Knit Your Own Striped Scarves

posted by:
Harry Dunbabin

How to Knit Your Own Striped Scarves Buying scarves in the autumn can be expensive. If you can knit, you may want to think about making your own striped scarves.

With so many people struggling in the current economic climate, it’s probably not surprising that many are searching for the best way to knit their own clothes. Striped scarves are extremely popular; they are warm in the winter and they go with almost anything, depending on the colors that you choose. It is possible to knit your own in a few easy steps.

The first step is to choose the colors that you want to include in your striped scarves. Y

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Liquid Eye Liners: Flick tricks

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Lucy Thwaites

There’s something very definite about this season’s make-up trends, and when it comes to the prevailing precise eyeliner look, the right product and a dose of practice are your friends

The final flick at the eye’s edge is crucial to this season’s look, and these flicks can range from gently winged to full-on Winehouse. A flick is flattering as well as fashionable, as the upward stroke gives an optical lift to the eye area.

In our testing, the liquid eyeliners with fine, felt-tip nibs came out tops in terms of precision and texture, trouncing the rigid, pen-like applicators. When attempting to produce a precise line, a product that is too wet can get blinked all over the place. We li

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‘Boardwalk Empire’

posted by:
Harry Dunbabin

Costume designer John Dunn literally has his work cut out for him when it comes to dressing the characters on HBO’s hit series `Boardwalk Empire.’
It can be challenging to find clothes from almost 100 years ago that are in wearable condition and fit modern body types, so Dunn spends a lot of time locating good vintage fabric that can be used to make copies of items. The Internet makes it possible to shop internationally, and he has various vintage vendors he deals with.
“We use as much real and vintage clothing as we can with a great deal of restoration and reinforcements,” Dunn says. “The women’s evening wear in particular was a lethal combination of chiffon and lots of beading. Read more…

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How to Fix Jeans: Mending a Torn Belt Loop

posted by:
Imogen Cussen

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Even I know that I shouldnt be pulling my jeans up by the belt loops theyre not built to withstand so much pressure but I do it anyways. So, what happens when I tear a belt loop?

No one wants to wear jeans that are unnecessarily distressed, and there is absolutely nothing that looks less put together than a torn belt loop (except maybe jeans with a ragged hem). Here is a quick and easy way t0 repair your jeans yourself:

Fix a Torn Belt Loop

Youll need:

A pair of jeans Excess denim for patching (Dont have extra denim lying around?

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