how do you hem or take up a pleated skirt?

i found this wonderful hounds tooth pleated skirt at goodwill. the only problem is is that it comes to about my ankle. (way to long for a teen) so what i want to do is take it up to my knees without destroying the pleats. how do i do this. by the way i have [...]

Distilled décor: Pam Durkin likes to take her time, but make the end design innovative

Distilled décor: Pam Durkin likes to take her time, but make the end design innovative
Inspired by design, Pam Durkin creates. When cutting-edge Parisian emporium Roche-Bobois launched its “Design For a Cause” campaign with Veranda magazine around the United States in 2009, it selected three interior designers — including Durkin — in cities at each of [...]

2009: Children?s Holiday Fashion Trends Traditional Classic Colors, Prints and Designs Take Center Stage

As budget conscious families look to get more wear from their holiday frocks they turn to fashions that can be worn by their children much longer than the parties or one time family photo.
This year, holiday fashions stay true to traditional looks. The classic dress of First Lady Michelle Obama and her girls and a [...]

Take Four Trends (AW09)

Take Four Trends (Autumn /Winter 2009)
The shops are now full of beautiful Autumn/ Winter clothes and there are many different trends to choose from. Colour Me Beautiful consultant, Tanya Arturi, looks at four key trends and gives an overview of what might be the right look for you and why.
1. Camel Coats
This season sees [...]

2009: Children’s Holiday Fashion Trends Traditional Classic Colors, Prints and Designs Take Center Stage

As budget conscious families look to get more wear from their holiday frocks they turn to fashions that can be worn by their children much longer than the parties or one time family photo.
This year, holiday fashions stay true to traditional looks. The classic dress of First Lady Michelle Obama and her girls and a [...]