Hats for women are pretty hot right now. You can see celebrities wearing everything from trucker hats to fancy fedoras. But some women have a really hard time finding a hat that works for them, so they abandon the hat idea altogether. But fear not: there’s a hat out there for every woman, and here […]
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Ah, ‘tis the season: Lights on trees, snow on the ground, the smell of pine and balsam in the air, the sounds of jingling bells, and holiday mayhem at all the stores. But there’s one phenomenon that uniquely captures the winter holiday style, and that is the ugly Christmas sweater. When did this phenomenon start, […]
Dreadlocks have long been associated with Rastafarians. Later, the look was co-opted by white hippies and members of the grunge movement who thought it looked cool. Just because they are loosely associated with grunge and hippies doesn’t mean that they are low-maintenance and don’t require effort and care. To maintain your dreads and take care […]
Plaid is synonymous with hipsters and the Pacific Northwest. It’s known for its grungy look and its practicality as the warmth for lumberjacks. Few people know about the origins of this pattern that has become so mainstream in our culture. The plaid had its origin in the 1500s in the tartan, a specific woven pattern […]
If you were young in the 1990s, you know exactly what I mean when I talk about a choker necklace. I don’t have to tell you. For the rest of us, it’s a necklace that’s extraordinarily close fitting around the neck. While its most popular decade was definitely the ‘90s, the style has been around […]
We know Ugg Boots as a brand name for a line of warm and fuzzy boots sold all over the U.S. In actuality, these boots have a much longer history. They are generally made from two pieces of sheepskin and a synthetic sole. The fleece is naturally insulating, which makes Uggs ideal for wear in […]
Fanny packs were super popular in the 1908s and ‘90s, and thanks to hipsters, they are making a comeback. The first accessory resembling a fanny pack can be seen as early as the 15th century. They are the perfect size of all the important to-go items, and it won’t slide around on your arms or […]
