http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/ en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:58:01 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:58:01 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss dukecms 5 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/04/threads-earth-day-totes/ In honor of Earth Day I thought it would be appropriate to offer suggestions on where to find trendy, reusable tote bags. Like much of Richmond, it has become more popular to bring home your groceries in reusable tote bags rather than mass amounts of plastic and paper bags. In an attempt to keep you looking good while being green, I have found several types and styles of tote bags under $10. Each reusable bag is durable and can be used for various toting needs.  If you have any suggestions on where to find other reusable bags please let us ... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:03:00 -0400 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/04/threads-earth-day-totes/#899 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/04/threads-bathing-suits-that-fit-your-shape/ Shopping for bathing suits can be frustrating, discouraging and downright depressing. Every year we all do it. We take our winterized bodies that haven’t seen the sunlight in months and try our hardest to find a somewhat flattering bathing suit. It sucks and I hate it.   I’m not sure what the crappiest part of the process is but I do know that looking at myself in the mirror after a long winter and then looking at the pictures of the bathing suit models hanging around the department store pisses me off.   It’s even more frustrating that the sales clerk working the ... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:53:29 -0400 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/04/threads-bathing-suits-that-fit-your-shape/#875 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/04/threads-fashion-donts/ It’s Friday, so I figured I would do a fun blog post about horrible fashion trends.  Over the years designers have come up with some great styles but they have also come up with some fashion choices that should not have been made main stream.   In addition, the world is also blessed with those who think it’s brilliant on their part to come up with their own personal fashion designs and trends.  The brilliant people who choose to partake in such horrible acts are also the people you see and laugh at on the back page of fashion magazines. ... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:45:29 -0400 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/04/threads-fashion-donts/#855 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/04/threads-spring-rain-boots/ Splash into April showers with stylish rain boots. April showers bring May flowers.  Blah.  Blah. Blah.  The only things April showers bring me are frizzy hair and wet feet!  The hair I’ve learned to deal with, but the farting noises that my wet feet make while walking make me cringe. Every other step I take sounds like I’m farting.  I’m not.  It’s my wet feet sliding around in my shoes causing people to stare, snicker and judge.  Disgusting, I know. After several weeks of shoe farting and a Monday blessed with tornado warnings, I decided to anchor down with some ... Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:34:36 -0400 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/04/threads-spring-rain-boots/#817 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-strut-fashion-show/ The 5th Annual STRUT Fashion Show took place at the Stuart Siegel Center on March 28. The Karneval theme production hosted fashion, dancing, music and much more. The event kicked off at 7 p.m. and was followed by an after party at Rendezvous Restaurant and Lounge.     Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:28:51 -0400 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-strut-fashion-show/#779 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-struts-karneval-kick-off/ VCU Plaza hosted STRUT's Karneval Kick-Off on Monday, March 23.   The event featured a musical performance by “Earthtone.” Two Professional makeup artists from Mary Kay were also in attendence to provide  tips about applying makeup. At the same time, Mimes and Clowns from the VCU French Club were performing. Karneval Kick-Off SLIDESHOW Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:29:18 -0400 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-struts-karneval-kick-off/#778 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-strut-fashion-show-returns/ The 5th annual STRUT Fashion Show is right around the corner. Over the past nine months, the executive committee of STRUT has been preparing for the fashion show that will premiere at the Stuart Siegel Center on March 28.    This year’s fashion show will have a Karneval Theme and is expected to be the largest show yet.  Starting March 21, STRUT will feature events as part of its very own STRUT Fashion Week.   This year’s events include:   Saturday, March 21 “Launch Party” | Aurora | 401 E. Grace St. Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Who: STRUT Committee, ... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:29:30 -0400 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-strut-fashion-show-returns/#777 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-spring-heels/ With the recent warm weather and spring on the way, I couldn’t help but think about the great seasonal shoes that would be hitting store shelves. I also couldn’t help but think about the pedicure that I desperately needed before I decorated my feet with the latest trends.   I had spent the earlier part of my day flipping through countless magazines that had filled my mailbox while on vacation. I examined page after page of shoes. I fell in love with some of the highest heels in all prints and shades. Unfortunately, the highest heels were also accompanied by the highest prices. Shoes that ... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:29:44 -0400 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-spring-heels/#776 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-green-fashion/ Want to be green and fashionable at the same time? Not a problem. Eco-friendly clothing has become more available over the past few years and is even appearing on runways. So, when I say eco-friendly clothing I don’t mean burlap bags and grass skirts.   In fact, eco-friendly clothing doesn’t necessarily have to be made out of hemp. It is understood by most that environmental attributes of eco-friendly clothing are known to be the following: Organically Grown Solar-Powered Made from Bamboo Post-consumer Recycled Compostable Chemical-free Cruelty-free Reclaimed  Now you’re probably wondering what some of these so-called fashionable items look like. ... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:29:58 -0400 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-green-fashion/#775 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-1990s-are-back/ It’s been said that history repeats itself. The same is true for fashion.   The date may be 2009, but that doesn’t mean we’re not rocking the fashion threads of the 1990s . Yes, that’s right. I said ‘90s .   Now, before you start reminiscing about “back when” I don’t want you to get too freaked out about the idea and cringe at the thought of anything from the ‘90s  era.   It’s important to know that even though the trends of the ‘90s  are roaring in the fashion world today this does not mean that the fashions are ... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:30:08 -0400 http://social.richmond.com/blog/cwalker/2009/03/threads-1990s-are-back/#769