Fashion

Sites dealing with costume, fashion advice, shoes, cosmetics, and fads.

Sub-headings:

Urban Life

Resources in this category:

Bad Fads
http://www.badfads.com/

This site describes popular fads of the past and present in fashion, collectibles, activities, and events.

La Couturiere Parisienne Costume and Fashion Site
http://www.marquise.de/

History of European costume from the Renaissance through the 20th century, with illustrations, images, descriptions and many sewing patterns.

DIY Style
http://diystyle.net/vodcasts/

Design it yourself with DIY Style! Get fashion sewing tips, meet up-and-coming designers, and tour cool shops with your hostesses Allyce King and Melissa Watson. Includes a blog, vodcasts, and a forum community.

Dressed to the Nines: A History of Baseball Uniforms
http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/...

The National Baseball Hall of Fame presents an exhibit on the history of baseball uniforms. Look at a timeline of major changes in baseball uniforms or search the Uniform Database for pictures of the uniforms. Includes fun activities about baseball uniforms.

Jewelers of America
http://www.jewelers.org/

Links to an entire series of brochures about fine jewelry and gemstones for the consumer.

MBA Style
http://www.mbastyle.com/

MBA Style contains interview tips, fashion advice, business etiquette, book reviews and much more.

Solemates: The Century in Shoes
http://www.centuryinshoes.com/

"Here's a look at 100 years of changing footwear fashions -- a snazzy feat of multimedia. Select a decade and enjoy images of beautiful shoes, browse old advertisements, or explore vintage film and video clips."