Has the casual wear icon, the plaid flannel shirt, left the fashion stage again? Not by a long shot. The traditional favorite is anything but dead this winter. One only needs to turn on the Olympics to be reminded of the elevated status of this bold and colorful, old friend.

The USA's snowboard team led by the incomparable and enthusiastic Shaun White is a perfect example. The team wore a uniform during the men's and women's halfpipe competition designed by Burton to be the Gore-Tex equivalent of the quintessential piece of Americana... A bright plaid in red, white and blue cut in the bulky style of a flannel lumberjack or board shirt.

But despite the continuing popularity of the high voltage version, an undercurrent of interest is placing value on the standard flannel shirt with a few fashion adjustments. The go-to, warm and comfy shirt is showing up in simple, solid colors and fitted instead of the usual lumberjack mass. Sales have been brisk of this more subtle contender. It appears that the wardrobe of the casual is making room for a new, more classy alternative.

What do you guys think?
Last year I would always wear a scarf with my outfit to school, but this year I'm not sure if I should...
Are they in or out?

I've been scolded by the boyfriend to not buy anymore shoes (even though I have another pair on their way in the mail). I have 56 pairs of shoes right now and I can't help but feel that I'm still missing that "perfect pair". haha. I'm curious - go in your closet now and count how many shoes you have. This isn't a contest so please be honest. Thanks!

I was told eye shadow durin the day is a big NO NO is that true? I wear light shades (beige, soft nuterls) is that wrong still?

I know these days the backpacks have been hung up in the closet and forgotten in the face of new designer bags like Louis Vuitton or Juicy Couture. I myself am a high school student and convenience is everything. I hate the shoulder bags cuz they slide down too much. so backpacks are the way to go. only thing is I've had the same back pack for three years and want a change for the good. Any good backpacks you would reccomend?

Has anyone seen her line of bikinis? They are adorable! I saw her previews for her reality TV show on TLC (Ashley Paige: Bikini or Bust) and she just has one guy sewing all the bikinis- no mass production at all. It's pretty amazing! It's interesting to see how someone who's supposedly "making it" in the fashion industry still has so many troubles financially. That shouldn't be happening to her! The industry is so hard sometimes, even when people think they have made name for themselves. Hopefully the show helps her out though- I love her designs!

Hi guys I am posting 2009 collection from our studio.

All the items are designed and modeled by our talented designers...

We are new to Ebay and trying to set up a business to survive and share our passion for fashion with all of you. All of our design are limited production (<10 piece), and we can customize dresses to your own size. International shipping available by DHL/EMS.

Designs i have, new pics...



plus ive got some tees on sale too from £10...

These are really grand. But what was on their head i don't like it.



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