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Behind the Scenes Part II – Last Rehearsal for DC Fashion Week 2010

Photo: Jessica D. // Shy Mag.
Last week, we brought you exclusive behind the scenes photos from the DC Fashion Week Model Call.
| by Jessica D. | Feb. 10 |

This week, take a look at more pictures from the final rehearsal held on Sunday,

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Exclusive photos from the DC Fashion Week Model Call

Photos: Jessica D. | SHY Mag.
Check out our exclusive photos from the DC Fashion Week Model Call, held on January 10 at the Double Tree Hotel in Crystal City, Virginia.
| by Jessica D. | Feb. 10 |

Many came out but only a select few were chosen to represent DC’s model elite for the upcoming DC Fashion Week. Take a look at the behind the scenes pictures of some of the DMV’s hottest models.

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Fancy Footwork | Tod’s Alligator Gommino

Alligator Gommino |
The purchase of a Gommino from Tod’s is also investment in the fast-disappearing art of shoemaking.
| by NATHAN LUMP | Feb. 10 |

What’s surprising about one of the world’s most iconic shoes — the Tod’s driving moc, officially called the Gommino (from the Italian for “rubber”)

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Versace Trying to Break Even.

Photo: Versace |
Versace one of the leading Italian Fashion houses that is also well renowned throughout the world is struggling to get it right it seems.
| by Richie Berges | Feb. 10 |

They are wanting to break even, and to do so are trying all sorts of tricks in the books of fashion retail. Their plan is to break even by 2011, and that’s just about 11 months left. They are planning on cutting down on costs so as to improve their revenue.

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The Top 7 Ways to Dress Well on a Budget

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Like to dress well but don’t have deep pockets? If you arm yourself with a little information, you can “dress to the nines” WITHOUT going in the red.
| by Diana P. Sikes | Feb. 10 |

Here’s how:

1. Take an inventory of your closet and make a list of things you need. Buying from a list will keep you focused and curb impulse buying.

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Dressing Your Best for an Interview

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The dress code in most organizations is as unique as the organization itself, thus it is impossible to find an outfit that will work well in every interview.
| by Sheila Dicks | Jan. 10 |

What should you do? Do some investigating and find out how the employees dress and follow their lead – except dress slightly better.

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Fashion Accessories Secrets

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Using fashion accessories in different ways is one of the easiest ways to make you look like you have a larger wardrobe than you do.
| by Diana Pemberton | Dec. 09 |

By adding a scarf, subtracting a belt, rotating shoes, etc., you can make a small inventory of clothes look like a bottomless closet.

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Choosing a Winter Jacket

Photo: Peempeo |
Photo: Peempeo |
The chill is on! The air is nippy, the sidewalks are slippery and you are rummaging through the box in your hall closet, desperately trying to match your mismatched gloves.
| by Juliana Day |

This is also the time of year that many stores are featuring mid-season sales, and it’s a great time to invest in an outdoor winter ensemble.

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The Top Seven Ways to Dress Well on a Budget

Photo: Getty Images |
Photo: Getty Images |
Like to dress well but don’t have deep pockets? If you arm yourself with a little information, you can “dress to the nines” WITHOUT going in the red.
| by Diana Pemberton | Dec. 09 |

Here’s how:

1 || Take an inventory of your closet and make a list of things you need. Buying from a list will keep you focused and curb impulse buying.