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Many women consider getting breast implants at some point over the years, and that procedure could be exactly what you need to boost your confidence and restore your self-image. If you think that you might be ready for this surgical operation, then you should spend a little bit of time researching how the breast augmentation procedure is carried out and what you can do to speed up your recovery. Your First Consultation In the weeks leading up to your operation, you will need to meet with your surgeon to make some important decisions regarding the implants. One of the biggest...

Apple has imported clothes – likely shirts for retail store employees – from a company facing U.S. sanctions over forced labor at a subsidiary firm in China’s western Xinjiang region, reports The Guardian. An Apple spokesman told the publication that the company had confirmed none of its suppliers currently source cotton from Xinjiang. However, the spokesperson didn’t say whether or not the tech giant had done so previously. The U.S. government in July imposed sanctions on Changji Esquel Textile, a unit of the Hong Kong garment group Esquel, along with 10 other Chinese companies for alleged human rights violations in...

Did you get the chance to vote for our latest U-Pick Sewing Tutorial?I hope so because it’s time to announce the winning project!I really love all three projects, but in the end… The Easy Garment Bag won! There were a lot of voters this month. If your favorite project didn’t win, don’t despair too much. I would still love to make that cute pouch and table runner so I’ll try to get to those when I can. By the way, I have a roundup of 25+ Easy Table Runners to Sew that you might like. :) Meanwhile I’m going to...

Oh, thrifting!  The thrill, the excitement, the reward, the hunt for that perfect treasure.  Thrifting is close to my heart and a substantial part of my fashion.  It all started back in college, out of necessity,(hello putting myself through school / poor college student life), but has since evolved into an essential part of achieving my unique everyday style.  It has also equally fed my obsession with all things retro.  Almost daily I get comments on my pin up / retro / 50’s vibe; thank you bettie bangs and cat eye everything.While my love of thrifting did not start from a...

Conscious Stepkeep reading for a discount code & giveawayIf you are going to create a brand that gives back, why not one with something that is super practical for everyone?! We all love, wear & need socks. Purchasing sustainable socks was not something I started doing when I began my sustainable wardrobe. I, honestly, didn’t think about my socks and underwear that much. After a few holes and sock monsters later, I realized purchasing sustainably should be applied to every garment I own. Not only are you ensuring the makers are being paid a fair wage, but you’re receiving a...