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The Business of Fashion: Not Owning Your Name W hen I decided to study fashion design, I was never presented with the notion that I may have to sell my designer name. When lessons arose concerning the business side of fashion all talk was about brand image and recognition using well-known fashion designers as the example. As a designer or design student, you know top fashion brands like Calvin Klein , Donna Karan , Tommy Hilfiger , Emanuel Ungaro  and a few other major designer names. However, did you know that these designers do not own their name/brand? Owning a Label is Expensive T here are hundreds, if not thousands, of fashion designers worldwide who work for design houses, own design houses or work as freelance designers. Those who become famous and start their own fashion lines have to keep in the back of their minds the possibility of selling their name. It sounds kind of crazy that a person would sell their name, however, running a design house that produces multiple line...

The Sewing Book: An Encyclopedic Resource of   Step-by-Step Techniques   W ith the economy and rising prices, most everyone is looking for a way to make some extra cash nowadays. Some people who are frustrated with "lining other people's pockets" yearn to start their own business. While others who have been "downsized" or laid off are searching for a job period. Brother CS6000i Feature-Rich Sewing Machine With 60 Built-In Stitches, 7 styles of 1-Step Auto-Size Buttonholes, Quilting Table, and Hard Cover O f course, the most successful businesses fill a niche. That is, they provide a particular product or service that customers want or need. My friend Becky found a money-making niche when she started her own  sewing business. Becky started out by sewing clothing for her daughters and herself. She also repaired their clothes and fixed and patched her husband's attire. Her husband worked a full-time job, but Becky found their finances strained, especially when ...

Apple iPhone 4 16GB (White) - Verizon I f you are a parent and you have given your child an iPhone, you've no doubt worried about their safety. Whether you worry about who their talking with or what they have been browsing on the Internet, there's plenty to be concerned about. However, with the right apps you can worry a whole lot less. T here are plenty of apps available for the iPhone that can help you monitor your child's activity and even limit them from using their iPhones during certain hours or to keep them from viewing unwanted websites. I n this article, I will list the four best parental control apps for iPhone. Mobicip Safe Browser   I f you want a safe web browser for your child to use that will give you control over what they can and cannot see on the Internet then Mobicip's Safe Browser is a great choice. M obicip Safe Browser has a plethora of handy features you can take advantage of. You can filter certain YouTube videos from showing, monitor your child...

Bonus Package Panda Small Mini Portable Compact  Washer Washing Machine 5.5lbs Capacity Save Energy when Using Your Clothes Dryer       H ere are some easy to use tips for reducing the energy used by a clothes dryer. Whether your dryer is electric or gas, there are things that you can do to make certain that the dryer is running as efficiently as possible.               Use Sensor Settings T o avoid running the dryer unnecessarily, use your dryer on the moisture sensor setting which will stop the dryer when the clothes are dry. Using a timed setting can result in the dryer running after the clothes are dry which will result in a higher energy bill due to the additional dryer running time. Clean Lint Filter T he simplest step to make certain that you dryer is running efficiently is to clean the lint filter before each use. Failing to clean the filter will restrict air movement through the dryer, causing the dryer to take longer to dr...

               Tide To Go is a great product for on-the-go stains in your daily life. Any busy mom will love tucking the Tide To Go laundry pen in her purse. Not only will TideTo Go work on those spatters of ketchup from the fry your preschooler was wielding like a magic wand, but it'll work on your own dribbles from salsa and sodas. How to use Tide To Go? Follow the instructions. Press the pen in to release some of the product onto the stain. Rub Tide To Go into the stain to make it work. Depending on the stain, the mark should lighten or completely disappear. Where can I find Tide To Go? You can find the Tide To go laundry pen in the laundry detergent section of your grocery store or discount chain store such as Target or Wal-Mart. You also may be able to find it in quickie-marts at gas stations. How much does Tide To Go Cost? The laundry pen costs a few dollars and is very affordable. Consider buying the Tide To Go laundry pen for each purse,...

            Knitting Patterns for Toddler Dresses K nitting items for your loved ones is a great way to give really personalized and cute gifts. There are many things you can knit besides just a scarf. Here are some free toddler dress knitting patterns that you are sure to enjoy making. Free Toddler Dress Knitting Pattern #1- Abbey Child's Dress T his dress is a simple little dress that is almost smock like. The little pockets on the front and flowers by the neckline really make it adorable. This skill level for this free knitting pattern is intermediate, but if you are a brave beginner you can give it a try. The directions are very detailed and should be pretty easy to follow. Amazon.com Widgets Free Toddler Dress Knitting Pattern #2- Baby/Toddler Sweater Dress T his dress will make you want to walk away from your computer and pick up your needles immediately. The best part is that that pattern looks pretty easy to follow. You could do a few of these in d...

W ho doesn't love a beautiful set of China? It's just that the prices are normally a lot higher than what one would prefer to pay. Well now there are several top online sources for discount china. Some of the top lines including Lenox, Oneida, Gorham, Waterford and more are available are many of the top online sources for discount China. I f you are a lover of fine China, but don't want to pay retail for it, there are several top online sources for discount china. One such source is Place Settings.com who carries a large selection of high-end china. Offering such names as Lenox, Picard, Royal Doulton, Vera Wang, Villeroy & Boch, and even Blue Italian by Spode. Pretty much any brand you might be interested in is available on Place Settings.com at an excellent discounted rate. The online store offers promotional specials, and for customer convenience offers silver and crystal as well. In addition to their wonderful selection, promotions, and discount prices, they also off...

Avoid making these mistakes at an interview: NOT LOOKING YOUR BEST *Always be prepared, get plenty of rest.... because you don't want to show the employer a lack of interest while sitting there, you don't want to just seem perky, but look energetic. NOT ARRIVING AT A TIMELY MANNER *Be aware of what the employer would expect by showing up on time and arrive at least (15) minutes prior your appointed interview, should you need to gasp a breathe or give a greeting to the reception. NOT BEING PREPARED FOR AN INTERVIEW   *Carry on your best of gathered information about the place your seeking employment and certainly your most updated resume. (a couple of copies of your resume' printed out with a cover letter for show) *Do greet the employer with a hand shake and look focused. *Pertain to questions that give the employer and idea just who he/she is about to hire.(by not leading that person to speak of all the criteria of the placement). *Leave the office with a smile...

L ooking to pick up a new laptop? Not wanting to spend a small fortune on said laptop? If this is the case, you may consider picking up a pre-owned laptop instead of plunking down a ton of cash for a brand new one. Not unlike automobiles, laptop computers depreciate quickly after being purchased. If you're willing to accept a little risk in buying used and don't need the very latest in performance,  buying a used laptop can be a great way to grab a fantastic deal . Interested? Here are some tips to help you snag that spectacular deal! For what will you be using the laptop? T his is very important. Knowing what you'll be using the laptop for can help you determine how much you'll need to spend. If you don't know what you'll be needing the laptop for, you won't be able to save any money in the purchase. Try to be honest with yourself about what you'll be doing with this computer. If you just need something to check your e-mail, write and browse the interne...