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Whats more, because its just printed (and can be printed again and again), you can add fabric swatches or use it to write down names, notes, and numbers

Simmer with the stockpot partially covered for about an hour

But the tradition of making a statement through clothing goes back to 1912, when Helen Taft donated her gown from the inaugural ball to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Go big on shimmer, lean into illusion, and embrace a curve-hugging, booty-enhancing silhouette that makes dancing irresistible

If the dress is starkly minimalist and unembellished, a bold hair accessory can brilliantly serve as the primary statement piece

At least, thats how it is for me