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An ode to the grumpy writer in The Princess Diaries.

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An ode to the grumpy writer in The Princess Diaries.

The Princess Diaries was first released on this day in 2001, and because it’s based on a book, that officially means I can write about it for literary hub dot com and no one can stop me. My fellow ’90s babies need no recap of this hit movie, but for the rest of you who have clicked on this for some reason, here’s a brief overview: a young Anne Hathaway plays Mia Thermopolis, just your average teenager trying to get through high school in San Francisco. She has, like, two friends. She’s basically invisible, except for when she gets so...


Amazon Fashion Haul

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Amazon Fashion Haul

Hi friend! Happy Friday!  I hope you have a fun or simply relaxing weekend planned.  It’s still just the girls here and Jordan and I will be celebrating her cousin’s 6th birthday.  Those two are peas in a pod and love getting together.  We all went to the Children’s Museum yesterday and that was a lot of fun too! YOUR WEEKLY FAVES I always love seeing what y’all are loving and here’s what topped your list this week! Fashion | Jockey Joggers, Target Skirt, Miller Sandals Amazon Fashion | Sweater Vest, Lace Sleeve Top, Cutout Dress Beauty | Nail Strengthener,...


How to Understitch a Facing or Lining—Sewing Basics Tutorial

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How to Understitch a Facing or Lining—Sewing Basics Tutorial

In today's video, I'm going to be showing you how to understitch. Understitching is a technique that is most often used when sewing woven fabric garments but occasionally with knit fabrics as well. It's mostly used when you are sewing a facing, a lining or an in-seam pocket. The purpose of understitching is to keep those parts of the garments hidden and out of view. It's actually very simple to sew an understitch. All you do is sew a straight stitch to attach the seam allowance to the facing (or lining or pocket). Because this is such a simple technique,...


The inconvenient truths about black bears in Greater Victoria

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The inconvenient truths about black bears in Greater Victoria

Bears are not being driven away by development, says a conservation officer with more than three decades of experience. “I keep hearing people say bears are being forced out by development,” said Peter Pauwels, who recently retired after 30 years of service, the vast majority of that working in the Capital Region and Southern Vancouver Island. “The fact is the areas being developed like Bear Mountain (on Skirt Mountain) had no bears 25 years ago. Now it’s developed, and we have a resident bear population up there.” Bears are expanding their territory and moving back into areas like Metchosin, the...


14 Formal Dresses At Zara Right Now That Are Perfect For Any Special Occassion

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14 Formal Dresses At Zara Right Now That Are Perfect For Any Special Occassion

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission. I’m not sure about you, but my entire weekend schedule this summer has been taken over by special events. One Saturday it’s a wedding, the next it’s a birthday bash and the next it’s a fancy weekend trip. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining because I love an excuse to dress up, as long as I have something fabulous to wear. Luckily, I haven’t had any problem finding the perfect outfits thanks to the selection of Zara’s...