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The Heady History of the Hand Fan By Paige McKirahan    When considering all of the accessories that are used for both utilitarian and decorative purposes, one of the first to come to mind is that of the hand fan....

Headpiece Heaven: Five Fabulous Ornamental Accessories By Paige McKirahan   When it comes to the evaluation of headwear as an accessory rather than something worn out of necessity, it can truly make or break an outfit. Adding a scarf or...

Designer Spotlight: Angela Caputi By Paige Mckirahan (photo credits to advancingwomenartists.com) This week, we figured that it would only be appropriate to spotlight one of our favorite Florentine designers, Angela Caputi, as she is a lover of the cross motif....

Gift Giving 101: The History of the Custom and How to Be a Good Guest By Paige McKirahan   ‘Tis the season for giving; whether you are the giver or the receiver, there is no denying that this custom is...

Fashion’s Favorite Gifts By Paige McKirahan   Hello TalkingFashion lovers! It is finally December; since its the season of giving, we feel that there is nothing better to give or receive than the gift of fashion! If you’re one of...

The Met Museum Presents Jewelry: The Body Transformed By Paige McKirahan   In the wake of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s most successful fashion related exhibit since its conception (talking about you, Heavenly Bodies Exhibit!), we here at TalkingFashion we...