info: iCiNG

iCiNG started as a site about fashion, but one thing I’ve learned in this first year of its existence is that clothing is nothing if you’re not happy on the inside. I started receiving questions about life as well as dressing up your curves — how to get out of a bad relationship, how to find a career that you love, how to appreciate life — & the possibility of not giving my readers what they wanted never even occured to me.

It is all too easy to be well-dressed & miserable, & really, what’s the point of that?

Getting all dolled up in the dress of your dreams means very little if, on the inside, you doubt yourself & fear your body. It’s like slapping paint on an unprimed canvas — it might look okay, but it won’t be anywhere near as amazing as it could be. That’s why iCiNG is about more than just lovely dresses & fancy shoes. If we can learn to be happy & love ourselves, life is an incredible joy.

I believe that life is a process of learning & improvement. If you’re not changing & growing, what’s the point? As we strive to become the people we’re aiming to be, clothing & exterior appearances can be fantastic tools. They help propel us forwards, make us feel like anything is possible, & allow us to visualise whatever we’re heading towards. All this, plus, getting dressed up is immense fun!

To make iCiNG happen I combine words & pictures & treasures, before whipping the whole lot until the peaks stand up. It’s not a push towards consumption, though I’m sure some of it will have you reaching for your purse — what is more important to me is that it serves as inspiration & encourages people to try new things.

There are so many layers to one’s appearance & I cover as much of it as possible. Style & fashion, grooming & products, illumination & ruminations, reviews & advice can all be found here. iCiNG is constantly evolving & changing, & it will only get better with your involvement. Ask me questions, email to tell me what you’re wearing, the new styles you’re interested in, about your personal fashion mission statement. My vision is that iCiNG will be a valuable resource, something that you read religiously, a place that sparks your synapses.

“Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.” — Vivienne Westwood

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Where should I start?

There are over 400 articles here, which would daunt anyone! If you want a bit of a push, here are some cornerstone articles which teach basics & give you an idea of the direction of the iCiNG project. After you’ve read these, just navigate by the categories which interest you (they’re underneath the articles, & also in the right-hand sidebar).

Have fun!

Clothing & style articles:
<3 Choosing Sunglasses That Suit You
<3 Fashion Help For Recovering Goths
<3 Flattering Photographs
<3 How To Buy A Good Pair Of Shoes
<3 How To Choose A Flattering Haircut
<3 How To Get A Great Tattoo & Never Regret It
<3 How To Walk In High Heels
<3 Makeup Basics Part One: Skincare
<3 Makeup Basics Part Two: Makeup Application
<3 Style Essentials & The Balancing Act
<3 The Benefits of Daily Outfit Photos & Part Two
<3 The Essential Guide To Dressing For Your Shape
<3 The Ultimate Guide To Unnatural Hair Colouring
<3 Top 5 Ways To Define Your Own Personal Style
<3 Wardrobe taming series: Day One / Day Two / Day Three / Day Four / Day Five / Day Six / Day Seven / Day Eight

Other articles:
<3 An International Dress Up Party
<3 EFT
<3 iCiNG’s Definition Of Chic
<3 I Don’t Know What To Do With My Life!
<3 Modern Manners
<3 Negative People
<3 The Break-Up Rules