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FASHION / SEX - Say what??? If you didn't notice or know that there was rampant prostitution (and drugs) in the fashion industry you would have to be sticking your head in the sand. Its there. People don't really talk about it that much. You certainly won't see it mentioned in glossy fashion magazines wherein advertisers don't want to upset the feminists by talking about the rampant problems within the fashion industry (sweatshops, child slavery, anorexia , bulimia , overemphasis on beauty, toxic chemicals in makeup, etc). But WE are not a glossy fashion magazine. We can talk about stuff they won't talk about. Regardless of what you've seen in films like Pretty Woman , being used for sex is not a love story. Its a heartbreaking, nerve wracking and depressing experience often coupled with drug addiction and an abusive relationship with one's pimp. A more realistic film to watch would be the French film "Baise Moi"... except cut out the part where...

FASHION - Note to self... don't wear a hoodie to work, even if its "Casual Fridays". The term "Business Casual" can be rather confusing... you can get away with small things. Little bits of casualness. Not too much however. No bikinis for obvious reasons. Lets say you have a good understanding of your company's policy allowing business casual attire. And then one day you get pulled her aside by one of the IT staff who then tells you it is inappropriate to wear Bermuda shorts, sleeveless tops and capris. Seriously, the nerd is telling the fashionista what she can and cannot wear... Has the world gone completely upside down??? Each generation seems to have a different idea of what is acceptable in the workplace... and in such a situation you can't help but be offended. Seriously. Capris! Get a life loser! On one occasion I was actually not allowed to attend a meeting because my attire was deemed 'inappropriate.' People my age are taught to expres...

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. ...