Emily McCormick

The “Right” Hat for Women

Hats are a wonderful tool for women. They're often an overlooked accessory because girls in youth rarely get used to wearing them. Whether that's from a lack of exposure to participating on sports teams, or a lack of feminine styles, hats are a rarity amo... Read >

Making Maternity Work When You’re Still Not “Really Showing”

Being a pregnant woman has its ups and downs. There is the excitement for the new baby; feeling the baby move, discovering the gender and realizing that this person is soon going to be a major part of your life. There is the preparation; buying diapers, c... Read >

Recession Shopping Lesson

Shopping is a guilty-pleasure that most people love to indulge in some way or another. However when the economy is in bad-shape, people tend to think they must go without. For some people price wasn't always necessarily a priority when participating in a ... Read >

Career Chic: Being Fashionable in the Workplace

In the workplace, trying to be fashionable yet professional isn't always as hard as it seems. Fashion in the workplace can be timeless and can even allow you to go from your cubicle to an evening out on the town. As long as you are careful with you mann... Read >

Styles of Summer

With flowers, warm weather and summer vacations growing near, new fashion staples are being seen everywhere. Shabby Apple has searched the for this season's best style sensations. While keeping the everyday woman in mind, we have narrowed down our four fa... Read >

Collegiate Fashion Fads

Universities have never been immune to fashion trends. And today is no exception. College campuses are turning into virtual fashion runways. Students trampse around campus sporting the latest in fashion, from Uggs and hoodies (relatively fit for campus ... Read >

Step Out In Style - 2009 Spring Shoe Styles

This season, step out in style with the hottest shoe trends! From gladiator style sandals, platforms and wedges to cut-out booties and shoes with fringe, you won't have trouble stacking your closet high with these fashionable foot trends. This season it ... Read >

Imitation of Fashion

Imitation is the behavior of one who observes and replicates another. "Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing." By all means, the world of fashion has been imitated by someone or something in some way or another. The key to fashion ... Read >

Bathing Beach Beauties

With spring quickly approaching, warmer weather rising clothes will soon be falling. The hotter it is, the hotter you want to look. Taking a trip to the beach or a few rounds at the pool calls for a new swimsuit, sandals and a cute cover up! This year ... Read >

Small Business Blunders - Five Fool-Proof Ways to Make a Hiring Mistake

"How could I have done that?" you think as last year's hiring disaster finally removes her things from the office. "She seemed so nice." For small business owners, hiring can be difficult, arduous and confusing. To ensure that you continue hiring bad emp... Read >

Accessories Are Not an Option

An outfit can always go from dull to exciting with a simple addition: accessories. Accessorizing is a simple way to add variety to your everyday, sometimes mundane, outfits. A wide variety of accessories can be used to accent different elements of an outf... Read >

A Flawless Face

A new beauty trend making its way to the top in the makeup market: mineral makeup. As seen on television and in cosmetic magazines, mineral makeup is a healthy form of foundation that gives you a long-lasting, natural glow. It has been around for about 3... Read >

Easter Dresses

Every year parents rush at the last minute to find the perfect Easter outfit for their little ones, sometimes settling for whatever is left. It's hard enough to find one great piece, but the hunt can get even more complicated if you're looking for multipl... Read >

Fashion 101- For Tweens!

Fashion refers to the style and customs prevalent at a given time. When it comes to the latest fashions everyone wants to be hip, even kids! Today, it's difficult for children to keep up with the latest fashion without looking like the adults. Many o... Read >

Uses of Cotton

The major end uses for cotton fiber include apparel, home furnishings, and other industrial uses such as medical supplies. From the beginning of the 20th century to the end of WWII, cotton accounted for 81% of the world's total fiber consumption. A shif... Read >