Oct 17

Word of the Week: Steampunk

Published on 17 Oct 2011 at 11:37 AM

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Word: Steampunk
Pronunciation: steem-puhngk
Function: noun
Date: 1985–90
Meaning:

1. A subgenre of science fiction and fantasy featuring advanced machines and other technology based on steampower of the 19th century and taking place in a recognizable historical period or a fantasy world.

2. A subculture inspired by this literary and film subgenre: the fashions and gadgets of steampunk.

Mar 09

Word of the Week: Flatform

Published on 9 Mar 2011 at 11:13 AM

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Word: Flatform
Function: noun
Date: 2011
Meaning: A hybrid shoe with the height of platforms, but the comfort of flats.

Dec 14

Word of the Week : New Look

Published on 14 Dec 2010 at 5:29 AM

Word: New Look 
Function: noun
Date: 1947
Meaning: A style of women's clothing introduced by the designer Christian Dior in 1947, characterized by a silhouette with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, a long, full skirt, and often emphasized hips.

Nov 28

Word of the Week- Mod

Published on 28 Nov 2010 at 3:48 AM

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Word: Mod
Pronunciation: mɒd 
Function: noun
Date: 1955–60
Meaning: A British teenager of the1960s who affected a very neat, sophisticated appearance and wore fancy clothing inspired by Edwardian dress.

Oct 25

Word of the Week- Minaudière

Published on 25 Oct 2010 at 2:11 AM

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Word: Minaudière
Pronunciation: mee-noh-dyair
Function: noun
Date: 1935–40
Meaning: A small, sometimes jewelled case for a woman's cosmetics or other personal objects, often carried as a handbag.

Sep 13

Word of the Week- Leatherette

Published on 13 Sep 2010 at 5:01 AM

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Word: Leatherette
Pronunciation: leth-uh-ret
Function: noun
Date: 1875–80
Meaning: A material constructed of paper or cloth and finished to simulate the grain, colour, and texture of leather.

Aug 26

Word of the Week- Lamé

Published on 26 Aug 2010 at 10:09 PM

marilynmonroegolddress Word: Lamé
Pronunciation:  la-mey
Function: noun
Date: 1920–25
Meaning: An ornamental fabric in which metallic threads, as of gold or silver, are woven with silk, wool, rayon, or cotton.

Aug 04

Word of the Week- Midi

Published on 4 Aug 2010 at 7:07 AM

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Word: Midi
Pronunciation:  mid-ee
Function: noun
Date: 1965–70
Meaning: A skirt or skirt part, as of a dress or coat, ending at the middle of the calf.

Jul 27

Word of the Week- Kitten Heel

Published on 27 Jul 2010 at 10:58 PM

richard-carmen1Word: Kitten Heel
Function: noun
Meaning: A woman's shoe with a  thin, low stiletto heel (usually 1.5 inches or less) that is set in from the back of the shoe.

Jul 13

Word of the Week- Kimono

Published on 13 Jul 2010 at 6:10 AM

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Pronunciation: kuh-moh-noh
Function: noun
Date: 1637
Meaning: A long, wide-sleeved Japanese robe worn with an obi and often elaborately decorated.