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7 Fashion Items That Are Harmful To Your Health
Nobody wants to look drab. That is why fashion is a multi-billion dollar industry. One of the things we do not consider though, is that there are fashion items that may pose a health risk to you. Whenever you make your choices in the world of fashion, it is important that you look at them in light of health as well – your current health and future health as well. Here are a few fashion items that you should definitely reconsider: Tight bras – Some women wear bras that are just too tight. Unfortunately, wearing a bra that does not fit you right exposes you to several different health risks…
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Taking care of your posture in high heels
Whatever style you prefer, whether it’s stiletto, kitten heel, platform, wedge or court, the high heel shoe has many fans. And from a fashion and aesthetic point of view, it’s easy to understand why. The higher the heel the more elongated your silhouette becomes. A heel gives us height, making us feel more confident and appear more slender. But high heels give us other things, too – like posture problems, foot conditions, aching joints and other physical ailments. Wearing high heels every day for long periods can have detrimental effects on your health, but specifically your posture. Ramping it up Wearing high heels mimics the action of standing on…
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My Favourite Heels
There was a time when my wardrobe consisted of a dreary collection of flat heeled shoes. High heeled shoes, I would reason to myself, were for small, skinny women, the kind who could pull off wearing a tight top and short skirt without batting an eyelid. Sure, I’d forayed into the world of heels as a shy, awkward teenager, strapping a pair of clumpy platform sandals onto my feet in an unsuccessful attempt to get into a nightclub underage. Being tall, I’d never really felt confident enough to pull it off. I had all the flatties you could ask for. Ballet pumps scuffed beyond recognition. Suede ankle boots worn so…
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Can High Heels ever be comfortable as well as beautiful?
I feel as though I am currently living two different shoe lives. My public life is spent constantly running around in high heels. Functions, nights out, weddings, funerals, meetings with the bank manager and more are all attended in heels – the higher, the better. But the private me, the mommy playing football in the garden, running in the park or trying to manoeuvre the trolley with the wonky wheels at the supermarket, spends her time in flat ballerina pumps. They are so much more comfortable and I can do so much more when I’m wearing them. But, try as I might to convert myself to their merits, I still…
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Nelly – Summer must haves all sorted.
Nelly, the Scandinavian online heaven that rivals ASOS for the number of different brands it carries, is giving shoppers a special treat this weekend. As we all start to plan those holiday wardrobes, they are giving customers a massive 40% off it’s summer must haves. From great summer sundresses and party number, to killer heels and cute lace-up pumps, everything, from day to night has been included in the sale. The discount is only available until the 13th May 9am, but that is more than enough time to shop the edit. I’ve been browsing to look at my favourite pieces – here they are, the Nelly/Fashion-Mommy edit. Let me…
