Sign of the Times. The Unethical Habit of Wardrobing

According to Wikipedia, wardrobing is the practice of purchasing an item, using it, and then returning it to the store for a refund. It is most often done with expensive clothing – hence the name – but the practice is also common with tools, electronics, and even computers. Having worked retail for years I was …

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Beauty Scents: In a Trance Over Trance Essence

A few weeks ago I attended an event where I had the opportunity to discover a line of natural Parfum sprays, roll-on perfume oils and hand-poured soy-based candles. Trance Essence is the creation of Janna Sheehan, a perfumer/designer and lover of natural scents… and they smell like no other. Each of the Trance Essence Nectars …

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Off-Price Retail, TJ Maxx & Boston: Part I

So this past Monday and Tuesday I was in Boston visiting with TJ Maxx/Marshalls. Their goal in bringing a group of fashion writers and bloggers was to hopefully not only change our perceptions and understanding of off-price retailing, but those of our readers. Admittedly I am a bit of a fashion snob. I abhor the …

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Rock the Trend. Nice & Easy in Boyfriend Jeans

I find it rather ironic this style of jean (the ‘boyfriend’ jean) is back, but with a new name. These are the same jeans I wore in college…literally my boyfriend’s and brother’s. All worn and torn, they were my favorite jeans bar none! Basically they are just lose cut jeans (most without stretch). I personally …

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