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Is it false advertising to wear a shirt representing a sport you don’t play, spectate, or even recognize?  A recent purchase of mine definitively answered this question. 
I was on a quest to find the perfect workout shirt– fitted, but not too tight; anti-wicking, but not over-polyesterish; stylish, but not impractical.  I was having no luck, [...]

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The Mane Event

Have you ever noticed the prevalence of intended puns in the hair-styling industry?  Take for instance salon names such as Cuttin’ Up, Hairizons, Prime Cut, Shear Perfection/Attractions/Joy/Magic, or my personal favorite, Bangz.  I’m not saying that they can’t provide excellent service, but I did feel a little relieved that my new salon opted for something more original. 
My [...]

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Everybody knows the “rules” for trying to end a relationship amicably- do it face-to-face, say “It’s not me, it’s you,” “It’s not you, it’s me,” and wait at least two weeks before going public with your new flame.  But does anybody know the proper way to snip, snip a hair stylist out of your life?  [...]

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Spring is in the air- the dogwoods are blooming, the grass is turning green, and I’m starting to roast in my turtlenecks and wool trousers.  This morning I ransacked my closet seeking seasonally appropriate apparel until I found of pair of Gap stretch khakis that required neither laundering nor ironing.  I eagerly ripped them from the [...]

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As I was flipping through the new L.L. Bean catalog, I encountered an image that both frightened and horrified me:

Please tell me that mom jeans aren’t the new style.  Would any self-respecting woman be seen in these jeans?  Would any red-blooded man be attracted to a woman wearing these jeans?  I know that L.L. Bean is not considered [...]

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My officemate and I have similar tastes in clothing.  We also share a favorite clothing store.  Consequently, we have several similar clothing pieces (differing only in color) and several identical pieces.  Through luck and periodic emails, we have avoided fashion crises…until this day.

So, I did a little bit of research into my photo archives and [...]

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