Vintage fashion has been growing in popularity since the early 1990s and is now hotter than ever. This appreciation of the romance of vintage is reflected in more than just clothing styles, but also in interior design trends and in the media. So many current television series and movies are set in the past, and the music scene also reflects several era-based subcultures, from swing to rockabilly.
This prevalence in popular media has translated to increased demand by consumers. Great value is placed on owning a piece of the past that can be enjoyed now and will likely outlive new fashion fads that come and go.
The fact is, vintage items are known for quality, craftsmanship and timeless design, so it's no wonder there has been such a reemergence of these styles among those with distinguished and exacting tastes.
What Truly Defines Vintage?
The term vintage describes items that authentically reflect a definable time period that falls within the past 20 to 100 years. Vintage clothing can be original pieces as well as those recreated from salvaged textiles or just newly manufactured in vintage style. Authentic vintage clothing is from the period, is constructed from quality materials and features fine detailing and remarkable craftsmanship. Most vintage textiles come from natural sources and include pure silk, cotton, wool and linen, and many use unique and whimsical patterns that remind us of bygone times.
Vintage fashion is appreciated by individuals from all walks of life—from consumers to performers—but authentic vintage designs are also sought after by collectors who view these items as investments. These authentic pieces must be preserved in pristine condition to be of maximum value. There is also a market for hobbyists who specialize in reviving well-made pieces, repairing damage and wear and then restoring or repurposing these items for personal enjoyment or for resale.
Some mainstream retailers have tried to harness the vintage fashion trend by attempting to mass-produce clothing that has some elements of vintage styling; however, history buffs and vintage collectors typically demand authentic items.
Vintage Clothing in the Fashion World
The contemporary fashion world continues its love affair with vintage flashbacks. Runways are showing off polka dots, color blocking and metallics. Models strut on the catwalk in boots with buckles, chunky costume jewelry and lots of velvet and lace detailing. These styles are showing up on the street in such forms as metallic brocade and velvet from the 1920s to pencil skirts and sequins that were popular in the 1950s. There are splashes of vintage to be seen everywhere you go!
How to Wear Vintage Fashion
In other to wear vintage fashion without appearing to be dressed in a costume, finding a careful balance is key. Pick a focal point. For example, if you start with a contemporary basic, choose vintage accessories as accents. If you opt for a vintage piece as your focal point, then accent with modern jewelry.
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Are you wondering how lots of bloggers including myself collaborate with different brands and maintain a long-lasting relationship with them?.
Keep reading to get the key facts of having a long-lasting relationship with brands and positive collaboration.
1. Early reply.
Most bloggers fail to reply to emails really fast, some take more than a week to reply to emails, this makes the brand agent lose interest and this can harm your collaboration with the brand causing it to be brief or canceled. Remember there are lots of influencers out there.
2. Spell check.
Spell check can be a complete turn off to a brand agent, this is because most brands re-share articles written about their products and this is something you should look out for when collaborating and replying a brand about a collaboration. Read-through before sending your emails or replies.
5. Flexibility.
As a blogger or lifestyle influencer, flexibility is needed. Every action counts. Everyone likes to be treated in a special way and this also includes the brand we collaborate with. Gives ideas that will thrill the brand and make them even more engaged. Let them know how far you can go to make sure the collaboration is successful and reaches the right audience.
Be open to changing your posting style, let the articles be delightful to read and engaging.
6. Photography and content.
For instance, you are collaborating with a clothing brand, it is your duty to ensure that the photos are well taken, in a good location and every detail is clear. Photography is one tool that plays a great role in every collaboration. Let your content be original and well out together. Written to promote the brand, increase traffic, and generate clicks.
Spell check can be a complete turn off to a brand agent, this is because most brands re-share articles written about their products and this is something you should look out for when collaborating and replying a brand about a collaboration. Read-through before sending your emails or replies.
5. Flexibility.
As a blogger or lifestyle influencer, flexibility is needed. Every action counts. Everyone likes to be treated in a special way and this also includes the brand we collaborate with. Gives ideas that will thrill the brand and make them even more engaged. Let them know how far you can go to make sure the collaboration is successful and reaches the right audience.
Be open to changing your posting style, let the articles be delightful to read and engaging.
6. Photography and content.
For instance, you are collaborating with a clothing brand, it is your duty to ensure that the photos are well taken, in a good location and every detail is clear. Photography is one tool that plays a great role in every collaboration. Let your content be original and well out together. Written to promote the brand, increase traffic, and generate clicks.
3. Be engaging, act professional, and qualified.
This plays a very important role as to how a brand responds after accepting to collaborate with you. How you reply to brand matters, constructive replies, and using the right words. Acting professional in any business you are into is very important, this brings about that trust and relationship that you are capable of handling the project.
4. Ask a question and clarify every information.
Communication is very important. Be specific about how you are going to carry out the collaboration and posting dates. Make sure you read the instructions sent to you before accepting or signing any document. If you are not clear about any word or instruction ask questions.
This plays a very important role as to how a brand responds after accepting to collaborate with you. How you reply to brand matters, constructive replies, and using the right words. Acting professional in any business you are into is very important, this brings about that trust and relationship that you are capable of handling the project.
4. Ask a question and clarify every information.
Communication is very important. Be specific about how you are going to carry out the collaboration and posting dates. Make sure you read the instructions sent to you before accepting or signing any document. If you are not clear about any word or instruction ask questions.
5. Flexibility.
As a blogger or lifestyle influencer, flexibility is needed. Every action counts. Everyone likes to be treated in a special way and this also includes the brand we collaborate with. Implement ideas that will thrill the brand and make them even more engaged. Let them know how far you can go to make sure the collaboration is successful and reaches the right audience.
Always try to be flexible with your posting style, let the articles be delightful to read and engaging.
6 Photography and content.
Let's take for instance you are collaborating with a clothing brand, it is your duty to ensure that the photos are well taken, in a good location and every detail is clearly seen. Photography is one tool that plays a great role in every collaboration. Let your content be original and well put together. written to promote the brand, increase traffic, and generate clicks.
As a blogger or lifestyle influencer, flexibility is needed. Every action counts. Everyone likes to be treated in a special way and this also includes the brand we collaborate with. Implement ideas that will thrill the brand and make them even more engaged. Let them know how far you can go to make sure the collaboration is successful and reaches the right audience.
Always try to be flexible with your posting style, let the articles be delightful to read and engaging.
6 Photography and content.
Let's take for instance you are collaborating with a clothing brand, it is your duty to ensure that the photos are well taken, in a good location and every detail is clearly seen. Photography is one tool that plays a great role in every collaboration. Let your content be original and well put together. written to promote the brand, increase traffic, and generate clicks.
Knee high boots are probably single-handedly representing all things fashion in winter and fall. I can’t think of anything else that is good about these cold months. Anyway, these are not only just good looking but quiet comfortable too and that’s why these started on the runway and pushed their boundaries to become a shoe wardrobe staple. Almost every own a pair of leather knee high boots but there are some really look better and makes your fashion game more of a statement regardless that the leather knee high boots comes in different color but most of them maintain almost them same style.
I want us all, as we read this post to take a minute of silence for everyone one that has passed away due to hunger or starvation, starting from soldiers to the less privileged and so forth. Sometimes we underestimate what we have and forget to appreciate and realize how God has blessed us.
A day before yesterday being thursday, I refused to eat all day. I didn't sleep so well at night and I wasn't feeling hungry, my monthly flow was on and it made me really uncomfortable and I kept frequenting the toilet. I woke up, did the necessary, started working on my website, writing posts and replying emails. I already planned with my friend with whom I traveled with on visiting the karaoke hall to catch some fun. I took my bath, I started dressing up and I could hardly lift my body cream, I struggled through the process. I wore a pantyhose, it felt really uncomfortable I removed it and decided to wear jeans and sweater. I managed to dress up, then we got out of the house and I was really struggling to walk and keep up with the slow steps my friend was taking. We were walking to the restaurant to eat before going to the karaoke hall. I had to tell my friend to stop and I slowly walked into the pharmacy close by, they saw my state and quickly gave me a chair to sit down. I sat down and asked them for glucose and water which was given to me immediately. I sat for some minutes and got little energy and worked to the restaurant where I had soup and mashed potatoes which I had to force myself to eat. I felt better in less than 5 mins after eating.
Generally, our body needs food to function, food converted to energy and used to fuel the body. Our bodies digest the food we eat by mixing it with fluids (acids and enzymes) in the stomach. When the stomach digests food, the carbohydrate (sugars and starches) in the food breaks down into another type of sugar, called glucose. The stomach and small intestines absorb the glucose and then release it into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, glucose can be used immediately for energy or stored in our bodies, to be used later.
Over the years, commenting system has been a very big challenge to bloggers, I have migrated from blogger to google plus commenting system. I had an issue with my blog commenting system and invited someone to solve the issue and she wiped off all the comments from the previous years and never replied my emails anymore. I kept using google plus and just realized how I have been missing out. Google plus commenting system is not flexible and I will totally recommend that if you open a blog, it is better to use the commenting system that comes with the blog. I know that we all want something fanciful and more interactive like disqus and google plus but I strongly will recommend using what ever commenting system your blog provider comes with.
I decided to migrate from google plus back to the normal blogger commenting system and I must say it really hurts seeing that all your lovely comments will no more be visible.
Blogging is a journey and it comes with a lot of sacrifices and discipline to always do what is best for your blog. So, my little advice to any new blogger, is read about commenting systems before you embark on this journey.
I joined the google forum for question and answer
What is the best commenting system?
Hi Melody,
Thanks for sharing your question today - and welcome to the Blogger Support forums.
Both Blogger and Google+ comments have their advantages. Blogger Comments allow you more flexibility, in that you can allow anonymous comments - and you can moderate comments from your dashboard. Google+ comments let you combine your Blogger and Google+ activity - and let you free yourself from moderation. Google+ comments are moderated by the community - and require a Google+ account, for participation meaning if a reader doesn't have a google plus account he/she can not comment on your blog.
Its one year already and Seoras.gr is excited to hold a Giveaway to mark the One year of original successful handbag and accessories production.
The rules are simple and easy.
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