Tops Articles

Country Clothing Comes Into Its Own In Autumn

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Hoggs of Fife is an established Scottish clothing brand that is known for its practical and durable country clothing. Each year a range of Hoggs of Fife products play an important part within The Country Catalogue collection this year is no exception. AW12 signals the introduction of some new products, alongside the return of popular items from previous seasons. The new Field Pro Soft Shell Jacket is synonymous with the Hoggs of Fife brand.

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Jay Z's failed attempt to profit from protest with Occupy t-shirts

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For anyone who doesn't know, Occupy Wall Street (OWS) is a series of protests against corporate greed, with a focus on the activities of the financial services sector. Demonstrations began on 17th September 2011 in the Zuccotti Park area of Wall Street (New York's financial district), and look set to continue into the New Year. Similar protests have appeared across the US, with Occupy Oakland and Occupy New Orleans making the news after a number of demonstrators died in a range of different circumstances. In the UK, the Occupy London movement has been camped outside St Paul's Cathedral since 15th October, with a hearing on the eviction of protestors set for 19th December. So what does any of this have to do with fashion? That's where hip-hop superstar Jay-Z comes in. Founder of Roc-A-Fella Records and clothing label Rocawear, he is worth an estimated $450 million.

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About My Yellow PINK shirt

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I purchased this yellow PINK shirt at Victoria's Secret when I used to work there, along with several other shirts of the same style but a different color. It was meant to be an oversized pajama shirt.

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Fave Tops: Let's Get Tanked

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I went to the store the other day in search of a tank top to keep me cool in the summertime heat. After scrambling through racks and racks of department store knock offs, I finally asked an associate, “Hey, can you tell me where I can find the male tank tops? ” The clerk put on an expression of confusion fused with bewilderment and after a few seconds of awkward silence finally said, “oh, you mean beaters, those are over by the underwear. ” "NOOOO you fool", I thought, "that’s the same answer I’d been given at the previous three stores, I’m not looking for one of those white-stripped, ill-fitting, body hugging beaters. " So my hunt continued through countless piles of short-sleeve tees until finally I found what I’d been looking for: a loose fitting, blue with black trim, all-purpose sleeveless tank top one that I could wear without being mistaken for a member of the Soprano family.

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Why I Love My Diet Coke T-Shirt

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I knew it was fate when I went to the thrift-store and found an" I love diet Coke" t-shirt. I am the perfect person to own a diet Coke t-shirt and someone in the store sensed a diet Coke lover would be shopping or it was a higher power.

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Fashion: Handmade and Made Again

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As a trimester student, I had a full month off from college during December with little to do and no friends home to hang out with. So, crafter that I am, I bought a stock of yarn and a pattern that looked appealing and set to work.

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What Keeps My Wardrobe Fabulously Golden

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I've been watching "The Golden Girls" since it first aired in the 1980s. I was probably about four or five years old then and I'd watch it with my grandma on Saturday nights.

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My Cheap Vest Can Spice Up Any Old Shirt

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Years ago, I bought a cheap dress vest from Hot Topic. At the time, these vests were all the rage in the emo scene and fashionable metal acts.

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A Guide to Dress Codes for Expats in Qatar

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As they would when moving to any country, it's important that expats moving to Qatar take time to understand and show respect for Qatari culture and customs. Apart from helping them to integrate more readily on a practical level, such an approach will give the expat a richer and deeper appreciation for their new home.

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A Closer Look at Designer Shirts For Men

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You may want to buy designer shirts, but what is the difference between them and high street shirts? Designer shirts are designed and manufactured by superstar designers, and the quality is much higher. You shouldn't expect to buy a cheap poly-cotton blend either, as designer shirts will be much higher quality than your average high street shirt.

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