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Michelle Christina, 1984, Blood Type A+.
Affectionate recovering materialist with highly decorated nails.

Proud bi-product of the Fashion Institute of Technology's 2009 graduating class, with a BFA in Fashion Design (minor in Asian Studies). Equally proud

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Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit Should plus-size clothing be modeled by plus-size models?: 30 of 97
The idea that plus sized women modeling clothing is "not sexy enough" suggests that emitting sex appeal is the only concern at hand. What of confidence? What of consumer appeal? What of reaching out to the population of women who aren't "skinny enough", yet wish to feel equally validated by the media? You can bet a plus-size ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Happy people are productive people: 26 of 76
There's no doubt that decidedly "happy" individuals have a greater capacity to lead productive lives. It is my opinion, in addition, that the reverse equation is also true, depending on the individual.By releasing the term "productive" from the confines of its base word, "product", we open up the subject to a range of dynamic... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's The best way to stick to your New Years resolutions: 33 of 72
There's no easy way to change everything the moment the New Years Eve ball comes crashing down in Times Square. There is rarely a life altering light that shines down from the sky and snaps you out of years of debauchery and sloth-like behavior. If you do happen to see one, it's probably the surplus of cheap champagne.It's a ... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Best of 2008: Website: 11 of 23
Forward thinking is the only immunity websites have against e-Darwinism. Being the best website of 2008 isn't a matter of mere novelty or entertainment. In a time where the aforementioned qualities have saturated the net, there are five websites that surface over others in the spirit of professional, artistic, and leisurely p... More..
Computers & Technology > Radio & Audio Devices Tips for buying headphones: 1 of 1
You've got the mp3 player of your dreams, a plethora of your favorite songs, and you're ready to upgrade your morning commute, right? But you won't be satisfied until you've acquired a pair of headphones that properly complete your aural escape. Toss aside the generic set that came with your purchase. Whether looking to make ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Men's fashion: Dressing for success: 4 of 6
Here's a tip for the fellas on dressing for success. Reconsider what "success" means today, and what it means to you.Most of us still envision two suited men shaking hands over an oak desk on a full-wall window back-drop, sky scrapers towering in the distance; one of them is the boss and the other just got a raise. But is tha... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Summer makeup tips: 10 of 13
Year round, makeup that reflects the season is essential to one's glamour surviving the elements. Summer is a season where beach trips, hula barbecues, and nights out on the town demand something more exciting than a bare face (but less restricting than a trowel full of concealer).The basic color scheme for summer cosmetics s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The origin and causes of procrastination: 10 of 12
As a full time fashion student with a part time freelance gig and an ongoing plot to launch my own line, procrastination is my worst enemy and an all too frequent character in my saga. I firmly believe that the task inspires the approach (or lack there of), whether the case is "do the laundry" or "sew a tailored jacket by Thu... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Tips for maximizing your style on a budget: 44 of 51
Cheap chic can be achieved by purging the idea of "designer brand = style". Designer labels and logos are not independent factors in the success of an outfit (which means you can do without them and still turn heads). What makes an outfit stylish? The silhouettes and textures of the current season, matched with a bit of perso... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to say no to people without stressing yourself out: 2 of 2
We never outgrow peer pressure, do we? From a young age, many of us carry the obligation to satisfy our friends, co-workers, and even acquaintances by accepting invitations, favors, or a shoulder to cry on. If your disposition is to see to the needs of others, you've probably run into this predicament several times in the las... More..