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Hey folks! I have just imported some older blog content from a different blog I run called Black Super Models. Most of the posts date back to 2007 and the reason behind the blog was to draw attention to the SHORTAGE of black supermodels. Sure there is a few out there, but I wanted to draw attention to the fact that there is no shortage of African models out there worthy of being paid more for what they do. Amongst the posts imported are collections of photos of: Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell (obvious choices because they're more well known) Tyson Beckford (a male supermodel you will probably recognize) Ajuma Nasenyana (much less well known, but no less worthy) See my post on Black Supermodels being Left Behind . I will add more to this post later, I am off to the beach now...

FASHION - The intense competition in the fashion industry makes it important for any fashion designer to showcase the designs to a larger audience. This can be done by creating fashion sketches and displaying them on the Internet. The sketches give an insight to the fashion fraternity and also to the common audience on the concept behind a particular fashion design. It is a way of communicating the theme to the people associated with the apparel industry. Hence, they are extremely important for any fashion designer. Fashion sketches are illustrations made by professional artists and designed in a way that they can be easily displayed on the Internet. They portray the true creative genius of the designer. These can be considered a blue print of the final product. The perfection in making sketches is a prerequisite as they serve as the main marketing tool of the fashion professionals. The sketches reflect trends and the value added features of the design. They can also be used to evalua...

Fashion for Vegetarians, Vegans and the Animal Friendly If vegan fashion is all about living a more eco-conscious lifestyle, then you may be wondering how it can possibly go hand-in-hand with stylish living. Can the two co-exist? Today's vegan designers prove that this is certainly the case, by refusing to sacrifice aesthetics to create an earth-friendly look. If anything, the inclusion of eco-friendly materials adds to the appeal of the fashion. Sample Site: veganchic.com Cruelty-free fashions come in the same wide array of styles and current trends you'd find in the mainstream market. From clothing to handbags and shoes and more, there is no shortage of great items to buy. Vegan fashions are made from plant materials, such as hemp, or synthetic fibers, such as rayon. Many of them also include recycled materials such as rubber and plastic. The dyes used are organic. No one will be able to tell the difference between vegan styles and mainstream looks, unless you let them know. ...

FASHION - Its chilly during the Spring sometimes and if you wanna stay warm without having to carry a jacket everywhere I find sweaters and cardigans work quite well. And better yet, sweaters can be quite sexy if you know what to look for that will accentuate your figure. Evidently you need to exercise some brains when picking a sweater... the one below may look interesting on the catwalk, but is certainly not practical. The one below may be good for showing off cleavage, but its lack of shoulders makes it look slutty. I really like this one with the matching skirt and grey hat. See Fedora Femme . Who says stripes and a turtleneck can't be sexy? Nothing complicated here. Its not even tight fitting. The long length makes you look taller and thinner. Try to avoid grabbing yourself. Yes. You're sexy. No need to brag about it.

FASHION - My friends and I think cowboy hats are coming back into style. We think its because of the film True Grit but maybe its just a cyclical thing. (We also think the film 'Country Strong' might have something to do with it, even though we HATE that film.) Shown here is a Stetson black cowboy hat. Stetson was the inventor of the cowboy hat and is still considered the best company when it comes to making cowboy hats. (Like Levis inventing jeans.) The thing about cowboy hats is that they can be quite stylish, while simultaneously looking adventurous. To show you what I mean about how cowboy hats being stylish I've collected some images of various celebrities, athletes, supermodels and fashion models wearing cowboy hats. I think the mere fact Emma Watson is wearing a cowboy hat signifies it has gained a wider acceptance as a fashion item, similar to how fedoras, swisses and hamburgs are so popular right now. See Mens Hats .

FASHION - A friend of mine in Toronto, a guy, wants to make tuxedo with a hoodie so he can wear it to art galleries and be (without a doubt) the kewlest dressed person in the room. I admit, fashion conscious heterosexual men are a rarity, but I can say "You go man! You da man!"

FASHION - The Fairies Pyjamas is a cute little boutique shop in Toronto's Kensington Market (its easy to find in the alley of fashion shops) which sells a wide array of handmade clothing... and my favourite, arm and leg warmers ! For those that don't know, Kensington Market is just west of Chinatown and just north of the Queen Street West fashion district. The Fairies Pyjamas 29 Kensington Avenue Toronto, ON M5T2J8 (647) 343-1876 Check out thefairiespyjamas.com and don't forget to visit the other great shops in Kensington Market to check out great local fashion. Afterwards I recommend stopping for espresso, tea (33+ flavours), coffee or whatever you fancy at "Espresso Etc" at 350 Dundas Street West, directly across from the Art Gallery of Ontario (just east of Chinatown). Hungry? I recommend the Rol San Restaurant, north of Dundas on Spadina, or the Furama Bakery, south of Dundas on Spadina. Don't forget to check out the local shops in Chinatown for great bar...

Are the parent of a teenager?  If you are, have you ever been asked by your teen to be a fashion model?   While a large number of teens who want to be fashion models are girls, there are some boys who also wish to do so.  Although your teen may wish to become a teen fashion model, the question is should you let them? When it comes to determining whether or not you should let your teen be a teen fashion model, there are a number of important factors that you may want to take into consideration.   One of those factors is where they would model. Is your teen only interested in participating in local fashion shows, like ones that may be run by local fashion designers or local fashion store owners?  Or, are they interested in “making it big?”  These are important questions that you may want to get answers to because it may actually mean the difference between a yes and a no answer. Another factor that you may want to take into consideration is jobs.  Was...