Northern Sun T-Shirt Review

If you’re looking to make a statement, Northern Sun is the t-shirt company for you.  The progressive business started in 1979 and has been going strong ever since.  Emblazoned with messages concerning politics, war, women’s rights, and environmentalism, each t-shirt sold by the company is full of spunk and personality.

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Five products you can use to embellish your t-shirts

Feeling creative?Plain old t-shirts are boring.  They need a splash of color or a piece of fabric attached to them to make them interesting.  There are a number of products available that can enhance the appearance of your regular duds.  You can find the following items online or at your favorite arts and crafts store.  They are:

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Lessons Learned From Watching Pretty in Pink

Woman in shop windowFrom the moment actress Molly Ringwald walked out the door wearing a handmade ensemble in the movie Pretty in Pink, we were intrigued.  How does one of the least popular girls in the school catch the eye of the dreamy Blane McDonough?   If it wasn’t her knowledge of “white hot” pop singers that grabbed his attention, it had to be her impeccable talent revamping recycled duds.  Who would have known that a borrowed prom dress and a pair of pinking shears could make a girl feel so darn powerful?

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How to Revamp Your Wardrobe in Four Easy Steps

ThreadsToday’s economy poses some unique wardrobe challenges.  Unless you have a lot of money to spend on the latest trends, you have to be creative in your approach.  Reconstructing and revamping apparel is easy with the right kind of tools and attitude.  Here are my suggestions for creating brand new clothing using the stuff that you already have in your closet:

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