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Every Monday night, a group of girls at NC State would gather around the television to watch The Bachelor, but one night, several guys decided to join in, and that’s where Mackenzie met Logan.  Some mutual friends introduced them, and they quickly became friends thanks to a few group road trips for spring break and basketball games.  It was during one particular basketball road trip to Pittsburgh that Mackenzie realized there was something really special about Logan, and shor

We’ve talked before about the importance of properly fitting clothing.  We’ve also talked about how no one, no matter their size, can walk into a department store, pull a suit off a rack, and expect it fit perfectly – everywhere.  Of course, that’s where expert alterations come in.  But once you’ve selected your suit, have had it expertly fitted to your physique, you can’t just wear it and then throw it

Before I got married, I often wondered why brides purchased their gowns while grooms rented their tuxedos.  Then my husband and I got married, and he decided to purchase a custom-made Jhane Barnes tuxedo.  He considered renting one, but he didn’t have a style in mind and didn’t know of a reputable place to inquire.  While mentioning this to his boss, she thought a better solution would be purchasing as he never knew when he might need a tuxedo again.  The last time he wore it was our wedding day – 17 years ago.  Now it sits preserved in a beautiful museum-quality chest, next to my beautiful

We’ve all heard sayings like “Clothes Make the Man”, and we all know Coco Chanel’s famous quote “Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.” I have to say that I like this one the best – “Baggy pants were never, and will never be cool.”  You can put on an expensive dress or a designer suit but if it is too small or too big, folks will notice the fit and never notice your fancy frock or classy ensemble.  Most people cannot walk into a department store, pull a ready-to-wear garment off of the rack, and expect it to fit perfectly – no matter what