CyberChic
November 12, 1999 - Vol. I, No. 16

~ Haute words, once tres chic, are so last year
~ Emerging talent
~ For chicas only

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Fashion 'discovers' lush bodies
Voluptuous women and girls are demanding better selections and styles. The Net
delivers with new plus size resources and
style tips.
Forum link: add your pet peeves about the way designers and stores view size 14+
women!
http://fashion.about.com/library/weekly/aa111299.htm

(AOL users: scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for AOL-friendly,
clickable links.)

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*Haute words, once tres chic, are so last year
A fun guide to the most over-used words and phrases in the fashion industry.
Cast your vote on the poll to pick the most
annoying
one ('must-have' is currently in the lead)
http://fashion.about.com/blfashionspeak.htm


*Emerging talent
Call them young, call them new, but these designers are some of the fresher
faces in the industry (most around less than
five years)
Links to profiles, home pages and collections of Amy Zoller, Tuleh, Christina
Perrin and more.
http://fashion.about.com/msubnewdesign.htm

*For chicas only
You don't want to dress like your mother - yet, anyway. So get the scoop on the
hottest teen accessory and clothing
stores, plus
advice, chat and bulletin boards, just for you!
http://fashion.about.com/msub12.htm

*In the bag -- Kate, Coach, Dooney, Prada
http://fashion.about.com/msub1.htm

*Fashion shows - Spring 2000
http://fashion.about.com/msubfashionshows.htm

-----------------Work it!------------------
I'm always getting letters from readers who are trying to break into the
industry. While there may be some genuine
prodigies in the
group, the majority of people who enter the fashion industry do it the old
fashioned way -- through education, hard
work, talent and
contacts.
I also believe you should do an apprenticeship. The job description probably
won't say it's an apprenticeship. You might
be called
an intern or an assistant. (Some people call this "paying your dues") This is a
great time to find a mentor to teach you
the ropes
-- all the ins and outs of the business that you won't learn in school. A mentor
can become your biggest champion
throughout your
career, and many seasoned pros like to pass on their knowledge to a willing
apprentice.
Of course, you may not bond with your first boss, but you can still learn an
incredible amount from him or her. (I found
out how NOT
to do business from the lousy ones)
Spend some time early in your career with someone who works directly in the
career path you're pursuing. Not only will
it give you a
clearer vision of what it takes to succeed, it will also dispel the myth that
this is a purely glamorous business.

You don't need a question to write me. My mailbox is always open and I look
forward to your emails.
mailto://fashion.guide@about.com

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What you're looking for...
Dark red bootcut pants
Drawstring ballskirt
Tuxedo
Holiday pantyhose
Sequined dresses

------------------Cool Stuff on About.com-----------------
*The search is over
Looking for a list of webcams? Encyclopedias and other reference works? Kids'
search engines? Whatever you're looking
for on the
Net, Web Search Guide Chris Sherman can show you the best way to find it.
http://websearch.about.com


*A puppy under the tree
You may be tempted to leave Jr. a dog on Christmas morning, but first read
through the buying and adopting tips from
Dogs Guide Gene
Sower.
http://dogs.about.com/msub13.htm


------------------ In Production ------------------
~A Kewl Yule~
THE wish list for gurlz and guyz. What to ask for and where to tell Santa to buy
it.


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Here's to looking great!

Cynthia Nellis
About.com Guide to Fashion
http://fashion.about.com
fashion.guide@...

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Fashion 'discovers' lush bodies</A>
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Haute words, once tres chic, are so last year</A>
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Emerging talent</A>
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For chicas only</A>
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It's in the bag - Kate, Coach, Dooney, Prada</A>
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Fashion Shows, Spring 2000</A>
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The search is over</A>
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