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Shopping Is A Treat At Twila Farrell In Historic Lewes
June 2008

One of my favorite places to visit during the summer, or anytime for that matter, is the tiny town of Lewes, Delaware. And as soon as I arrive at the main shopping street, I am immediately drawn to Twila Farrell's shop. Stepping into this hip and cozy boutique is a treat to your fashion senses - a place to shop for what you want; not what you need.

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Summer Fashion Faux Pas
May 2008

The warm weather is here and we all lean towards more casual attire to stay cool and comfortable. Unlike heavy winter clothing, there are some fashion blunders that just stand out too much with summer attire. All you have to do is stroll through the Mall or local supermarket to see them. A quick look in the mirror before leaving the house should reveal some of these things, but others we may not give much thought to until it is pointed out to us. Here are some of the blunders that we notice.

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Classic White Pants
April 2008

White pants should be an easy way to add a little sporty style to our day, but we often find it almost absurdly difficult to land a decent pair. The fabric isn't substantial enough, so undergarments peek through. One day's wear means a trip to the dry cleaners.

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Love Those Handbags!
April 2008

Nothing adds to the beauty of an outfit more than a classy purse and the trends for spring are full of color and texture to add to the look of any spring outfit. A stylish handbag not only makes an elegant statement, it helps to keep your belongings organized and accessible.

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Baubles, Bangles, & Beige... Oh My!
February 2008

After a season of bold jewel tones and blingy metallics, designers have swept the runways for Spring 2008 with a refreshing breeze of softer, neutral and washed out hues in transparent, gauzy fabrics that play with the light of the new season. From the fashion weeks in Milan, Paris and London to the runways of New York there emerges some trendy must-haves for this season.

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Back To The Leggings
January 2008

As in previous seasons, there is an overwhelming interest in retro styles for this fall. We can expect to see many trends from previous decades come back into style, with a vengeance. For some reason, consumers have shown more interest in past styles than the new, innovative styles created by the designers themselves.

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The History of Fashion Fads, Decades In Review
November 2007

As the decades pass, fashion fads are often characterized by politics, popular movies, music and famous celebrities. Designers also dictate trends by changing styles often, allowing themselves and clothing manufacturers to keep making money off of our strong desire to be fashionable and trendy. We thought it would be fun to look back and remember how we used to dress for fashion.

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Classic Fashion
October 2007

Personally, I believe we should have fashion police. Who wouldn't enjoy giving a ticket to the overweight woman who wears spandex pants and a short top? Or the guy wearing pants that look like they are ready to fall off?

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The MADIS Collection
August 2007

Combining romantic and feminine elements while making a modern and bold statement, this line is the sole creation of local designer Meryl Adis.

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Fall into Fashion
August 2007

Autumn is one of our favorite times of the year, especially for new trends in fashion. We pack away the tank tops and swim suits and look forward to cozy sweaters and classic, stylish outfits.

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Fashion for Summer
June 2007

Summer fashion is about being simple and chic, light and airy and always cool and comfortable. Dresses, metallics and minis ruled the runway for this season. Play up your clean summer look with a great pair of sandals and minimal jewelry and accessories.

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A Girl's Best Friend
By Melinda Williams - The Williams Group
May 2007

Buying a diamond is one of the most significant jewelry purchases a couple can make, especially if that diamond is for an engagement or wedding ring. A diamond is a gift of a lifetime and you want to make the perfect choice that reflects the true symbol of your feelings.

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