Author Archives: Beth

Diversifying dance, one accessory at a time

by Beth Posted on December 14, 2018

Hi, everyone! A few years ago I wrote a piece on intimate apparel companies that have begun selling wider ranges of “skin tone” items. The one that offered the widest range of colors was Nude Barre.     Many dance … Continue reading →

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Magazine of the Week

by Beth Posted on December 12, 2018

Welcome back! This week, for the holiday season, we have a New England tradition. Leon Leonwood Bean developed a waterproof hunting boot in 1912 and he set up a store in Freeport, Maine, to sell it. He made up a … Continue reading →

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Magazine of the Week

by Beth Posted on December 6, 2018

Hi everyone! This week’s magazine is new to us, but has been around since 2000. Double is published in Paris. The title is published 2 times a year and focuses primarily on lush and inventive photography, with a smattering of … Continue reading →

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