http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog Custom Clothing Design Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:42:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fashion for women took an unusual turn in the l940's. The war had a great impact on women's fashions. Most of the 2 piece suits women wore were very drab in color. They were usually a tan, black, olive green, brown, etc. There is a very good reason for this. The ... http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog/fashion-trivia/womens-fashions-of-the-forties/ Have you ever owned a piece of clothing that you just loved to wear only to find that the store no longer carried that brand?. Well ladies, there is  a way to track down that item and the store that sells it. On every piece of clothing is a tag that ... http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog/fashion-trivia/how-to-track-down-your-favorite-fashion-brand/ Men probably don't realize the importance of the necktie. The necktie actually dates back many years ago when Roman  soldiers wore a white tie around the neck. Warriors in other cultures also wore a form of the necktie. As years passed, the necktie came to be an important part of ... http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog/fashion-trivia/mens-neckties/ Silk is such a unique fabric. We probably don't think much about this concept, but silk is a LIVING fabric. Silk comes from a silkworm. The fibers that come from the silkworm or woven into a breathable fabric that is not only comfortable to wear but is so beautiful. This ... http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog/fashion-trivia/the-beauty-of-silk-fabric/ Are you frustrated about what to get your mother or mother-in-law for Chistmas? I have a great  idea for you. Get them a moisture wick jersey top that they can wear to work or lunch with their friends.  They are comfortable as well as beautiful. They are probably going thru menopause ... http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog/fashion-new/chistmas-gifts/ Cold mornings and chilly nights call for warm and cozy jackets.  Minky  and marshmallow jackets are lightweight, warm and ever SOOOOO soft. They pack well for traveling and are excellent to wear on  flights to your vacation destination.   A minky or marshmallow jacket with a Swarovski rhinestone zipper will not only keep ... http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog/fabric-finds/cozy-jackets-for-chilly-nights/ Does your mother complain how hot and sweaty she gets at night, making sleeping difficult? Wearing the proper night clothes will solve this problem. Nightgowns and  pajamas made of a moisture wick fabric will help her get the proper rest that she needs. http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog/fashion-new/beautiful-sleepwear-for-menopausal-women/ I have a limited number of custom bathing suits on sale. Check out Illusions By Aggie's Bathing Suit page for more details. This is your chance to get a custom made bathing suit at a ridiculously low price! Have you thought about Christmas yet? Check out Illusions By Aggie's Minky and ... http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog/promotions/bathing-suit-sale/ Life transition for the peri-menopausal women has been made just a little bit easier. Thanks to the textile industry, a wonderful fabric called "moisture wick" is allowing women to stay comfortable in those difficult times. It is also anti-bacterial, which is also very important. Clothing made of moisture wick allows ... http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog/fabric-finds/new-fabrics/what-is-moisture-wick-fabric/ Wow, I don't know about you, but as I go through the change of life, also known as menopause, I just couldn't seem to find any career wear blouses made of a wicking fabric. A wicking fabric is a fabric that is used extensively in the sports world. A lot of ... http://www.illusionsbyaggie.com/blog/wicking-fabric/cool-comfort-blouses-for-your-career/