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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…