Most fashion students will be familiar with the term presentation boards as they are frequently used when working on projects and preparing a portfolio. The term is also used in the fashion industry to refer to a variety of boards that communicate and sell ideas or designs for commercial objectives. Presentation boards are primarily concerned with presenting ideas and designs to a defined audience with an appropriate level of clarity, visual flair and professionalism. They serve different complementary functions and, when considered within a project or specific presentation, they should be visually linked. This might include, for example, working across…
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At the turn of the century, while the prevailing look of the day was controlled by the constricting S-shaped corset, one notable illustrator with a distinctive drawing style defined a look that was referred to as the ‘Gibson Girl’. His name was Charles Dana Gibson and his prolific pen-and-ink drawings were widely published and admired. Gibson portrayed an elegant, yet slightly aloof woman who has been variously described as taller, more spirited but altogether feminine. Following the extreme hourglass silhouette at the turn of the century, fashion details focused on the bust line; the introduction of the sheath corset influenced…
Trying to pick up programming from a book is like trying to learn judo by reading a pamphlet. In both cases, you may glean a theoretical understanding of the subject, but until you actually practice your skill, you don’t know how much you really picked up. To give you practical, hands-on experience in using an honest-to-goodness programming language, this part of the book explains how to install and use Liberty BASIC so that you can write real computer programs by using the BASIC programming language. Writing programs in Liberty BASIC helps you to better understand how programming really works as…
Despite what you may have heard, programming a computer isn’t difficult. Computer programming is a skill that anyone can pick up, given enough practice, patience, and caffeinated beverages. Although computers may seem like tremendously complex electronic beasts, relax. Few people know how an internal-combustion engine works, yet people still figure out how to drive a car. Similarly, anyone can pick up programming skills without worrying (too much) about the specific details that make a computer work. The first question that you (or your friends, co-workers, and relatives) may ask is, “Why bother learning to program a computer?” The answer depends…
Applying makeup has always been one of those things every woman is expected to know. The real truth is that so many women have no idea how to put on makeup correctly and to actually make an improvement to the way they look. If you were one of the lucky ones, then your mother probably showed you a few things here and there. But to be honest, she probably also had no real training in this subject. Some of us had to pick up a few makeup tips here and there but never really had the opportunity to learn the…
The ability to draw fabric convincingly is a useful skill for any designer or fashion illustrator; it is often taught to fashion students as a means of broadening their drawing skills and their knowledge of fabrics. The process is usually referred to as fabric rendering. Of course, there are many different types of fabrics to draw and while some might have surface texture and pattern, others do not. Evaluate a fabric’s inherent characteristics, properties and its weight in order to establish whether the fabric will drape over the body convincingly or whether it might present itself as more structured and…
Computers don’t do anything without someone telling them what to do, much like the average teenager. To make the computer do something useful, you must give it instructions in either of the following two ways: Write a program, which tells a computer what to do, step-by-step, much as you write out a recipe. Buy a program that someone else has already written that tells the computer what to do. Ultimately, to get a computer to do something useful, you (or somebody else) must write a program. A program does nothing more than tell the computer how to accept some type…
What is it about nutrient-richness that helps promote weight loss? Several factors are involved. Nutrient-rich foods provide our body with outstanding nutrient support that enables our body to carry out its metabolic activities in an optimal way. Metabolic activities, such as the burning of unwanted fat (a process called beta-oxidation), are best supported by a diet that is rich in nutrients Nutrient-richness also means that we provide our body with ample nutrients at a minimal calorie cost. (Many researchers use the term “nutrient density” to describe this special dietary combination of high-nutrients plus low-calories.) It’s helpful to think about nutrientrichness…
Caring for your skin is not an optional item on your daily list of things to do. The way you look plays a very crucial role in shaping the way you feel about yourself. When your skin is fresh and glowing with good health, you feel confident and self-assured. Proper skin care gives you great looking skin which works wonders for your self-esteem! No matter what your skin type, having a regular cleansing regimen every day is critical for good skin health. Most skin experts advise that excessive cleaning should also be avoided at all costs. Washing your skin twice…
The first and most important step when starting a skincare regimen is to find out your skin type. This helps you choose the right products to use so that your skin benefits most, in the shortest possible time. Most cosmetics, cleansers, toners, facial masks and other products have the skin type they are best suited for mentioned prominently on the packaging. When shopping for products, make sure to pay special attention to this information. Another advantage of knowing your skin type is that you know which ingredients are likely to be harmful to your skin. For example, for those with…