Fashion is Universal, or so they say. With almost seven-million people in the world, clothing retailers have no shortage of customers, young and old, male or female. Flagship stores are opening on an international scale, promoting brands in foreign countries, often amongt the trendiest of shopping districts. Real estate comes at a premium, but nothing is too out of reach for internationally recognized brands. Why is it then, that so many retailers ignore the white elephant in the room? With nearly two-thirds of U.S. residents classifying as overweight and almost 20% of children and teenagers joining them, why aren’t retailers scrambling to accommodate a virtually untapped market? H&M recently released their ad campaign for the “Big is Beautiful” collection, a [...]

May has now arrived and summer is right around the corner. After a dreadfully long winter for a lot of us, the arrival of Spring brings about a new hope, a new look, and a new wardrobe. Move over winter coat, Spring is in the air and so is a much needed infusion of color into a normally more neutral-friendly palette. While many of us might be itching to update our wardrobes by hitting up the mall, there are a few simple changes you can make to brighten up your existing pieces without breaking the bank. And remember, there is a color for every skin tone, don’t get discouraged if a certain shade does not work for you, that’s the [...]