Rebecca Tay, TheOutnet editorial director

Talk us through your career path. What did you study/what internships did you do if any?

“I completed a BA in psychology, then ended up doing a JD in Law as well – primarily because at the time, fashion wasn’t an industry I knew I could actually work in! I completed an editorial internship at Fashion, Canada’s largest glossy magazine, was then hired as a staff writer there and eventually promoted to western editor, and stayed at the magazine for a total of six years. My degrees in psychology and law haven’t been strictly used – though they’ve definitely come in handy, albeit in more indirect ways.”

What does your role entail?

“I oversee all of The Outnet’s brand messaging, both on the website itself as well as off-site – on social media, in our email newsletters, videos, campaigns, special projects, customer events and customer care.”

What does an average day look like for you?

“Things move at an extremely quick pace here at The Outnet, so there’s definitely a lot of variety! Some days are all about planning out our editorial and content calendar with the trends and stories we want to get behind and assessing the performance of current stories and discussing customer insights. Other days I might attend a shoot edit, go on set to interview the face of an exclusive new campaign or meet some of the brands and partners we work with to discuss future initiatives.”

What's the best piece of career advice you've ever received?

“You only have one reputation, so don’t ever say or do anything you might regret later. Fashion and publishing are also very small industries, even if they feel vast – so bad behavior will never go unnoticed, especially in this day and age of social media.”

What advice do you wish someone had given you?

“Don’t be afraid to state what you want. I’ve learned this through the years, and working at a big company like Yoox Net-a-Porter Group it can feel intimidating, but in my belief you’ll never regret it – you’ll only regret if you don’t say it!”

What do you look for in an employee?

“First and foremost, I look for fit – fit with the current team (which includes thinking about how different personalities will complement each other, as well as the responsibilities of each person within the team), fit with the role itself (which includes an evaluation of the person’s previous experience) and fit within the company culture.”

What advice do you have for writing one's resume?

“Two things: don’t undersell yourself, but be wary of overselling yourself! When it comes to a face-to-face interview, the truth always comes out. If you’ve undersold yourself, you might not even get to interview stage – and on the other hand, if you’ve oversold yourself, you’ll leave the interviewer annoyed and feeling like his or her time has been wasted (never a nice feeling!), which could harm your chances of being invited for another interview at the same company down the line.”Read more at:purple prom dresses | yellow prom dresses

Indonesia revitalising textile sector

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With exports of textile and textile products rising in Indonesia, the Government there is trying to revitalise the sector by introducing new machines and equipment and issuing economic policy packages. There are also plans for a special regulation on fiscal incentives in the form of fiscal allowance for export oriented labour intensive industry.

Industrialists would have income tax discounts for business expansion under the incentives planned, an Indonesian news agency report said.

Indonesia's exports of textile and textile products (TPT) were valued at $2 billion in the first two months of 2017, three per cent higher than those in the same period last year, the report said.

"TPT industry is a labour industry providing jobs for around three million people that it could serve as a social safety net," industry minister Airlangga Hartarto said in a statement. In 2016 investment in TPT industry was worth Rp 7.54 trillion with exports valued at $11.87 billion employing 17.03 per cent of workers in the manufacturing sector.

The minister said he was optimistic that the country's TPT industry could compete globally especially as the industry had been integrated from upstream to downstream sectors. However, the industry needed revitalisation as the majority of factories used old machines especially weaving and knitting factories. The machines needed replacement.

"Revitalisation, we have begun by using new machines and equipment which has shown positive results, but the programme has to be continued," he said.

In addition, economic policy packages already issued by the government should be utilised by TPT industrialists by increasing investment, otherwise, in five years, the country's TPT industry would find it more difficult to face competition from countries like India, China, Vietnam and Bangladesh, he said.

The industry ministry was preparing a special regulation on fiscal incentives in the form of fiscal allowance for export oriented labour intensive industry under which industrialists would have income tax discount for business expansion. The ministry was also seeking comprehensive cooperation agreement with Europe and the United States for benefits such as better tax facility, he said and added small industries would also be facilitated to boost exports.

Director General of chemical, textile and multifarious industries Achmad Sigit Dwiwahjono said imports of cloth were also a challenge hampering investment in TPT industry. The industry ministry was teaming up with the trade ministry to curb textile imports to protect the country's TPT industry.Read more at:evening dresses

Encourage girls to be wild, strong and free

How do we raise girls to be strong and free? It actually starts in the toddler years.

They need encouragement and permission to be adventurous, messy, noisy and physical.

Fathers are often the key to this - many dads like to take their children into the outdoors, and are much more vigorous in how they play.

This is good for a girl who can learn to trust and enjoy her body and what it can do.

Of course you have to be careful - I read once that children are five times more likely to end up in hospital while in the care of their dad!

So some common sense is called for.The neuroscience is proving something very important - that nature is good for our brains.

Your daughter, whatever her age, is a wild creature, and needs to be in the rhythms, textures, seasons and peace of nature.

An overgrown garden she can build cubbies in, pets she can cuddle and love - and even see die - and big landscapes of beaches and hills to run in.

They are all essential to her mental health.

Kids learn calmness in nature, away from screens and the jangling artificial world.

Nothing in nature is saying be thin, be pretty, be rushed.

She can find and be herself, happy in her own company, or teaming up with others to build or imagine. The clothes and toys we choose are important because they unintentionally may put limits onto her.

Don’t dress your toddler in frilly, expensive or fragile clothes.

That sends a signal to her that she is there to be looked at.

Don’t keep telling her how pretty she is, as she will start to think that’s what matters in life.

Tell her how kind she is, how strong, how funny, how good a friend, what a good climber she is.

An occasional princess dress won’t do any harm, but in the main, avoid anywhere the words kids and fashion occur together.

Dress her for messiness whenever you can. Imagination is better when toys are few, and don’t determine how you play.

A big box of wooden blocks is better than “My little clothes shop”.

In fact, according to Simplicity Parenting author Kim Payne, halving the amount of toys our kids have lying around actually makes it easier for them to play, and learn to focus.

It also helps not to have TV or radio on where they are playing, as studies show that kids can’t concentrate.

In a quiet living room, toddlers make up more stories and act out the conversations between their toys.

It’s a brilliant (and often hilarious) way that they learn social skills and deal with their lives through play.

TV and screens are not great for toddlers - a few, well loved and well worn DVD’s or regular shows like Playschool that are crafted to suit their brain development, should be the only electronics in toddlers lives. With a bit of thought, we can focus on keeping little girls feeling strong, active explorers.

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Girls who don’t give a thought to how they look and see the world as theirs to explore.

And that’s the start of making them free.

Next, we’ll talk about how to keep that going through the primary school years.Read more at:http://www.marieprom.co.uk

Aiming to bring the community together

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Navy blue flared shibori pants, bell sleeved rompers and a maxi dress inspired by the warmth of the California desert are some of the garments making their debut appearance at the 13th annual Apparel and Interiors Merchandising Organization fashion show.

Hosted at the grand Rock Springs Center in Greenville, a couple hundred fashion lovers and beauty enthusiasts from across the state will gather tomorrow at 7 p.m. to see these garments walk down the runway live.

Combining creative minds from East Carolina University and about six boutiques, senior fashion merchandising major Rebeccah Zabawski said the show is expected to have over 90 unique looks premiere.

“We will be having the felt making class and the application of dye class show their collection, three ECU students show theirs and boutiques such as Preppy Pirate, Beloved, Truly Yours, Shimmer, Unveiled Bridal and Escape Spa and Boutique feature some of their clothes as well,” said Zabawski.

With the theme of the show being a “night in shining armor,” production manager and senior Alyssa Patterson decided to organize the order of garments in a way that they transitioned from daytime wear to nighttime wear on the runway.

“We’re trying something different this year and starting with our student designers since what they have created is more daytime and sporty,” said Patterson. “Then we will transition into our boutiques and end with Unveiled Bridal. We have never had bridal attire in one of our shows before so we are excited.”

East Carolina University senior art major, with a concentration in textile design, Alicia Roueche is one of the designers showing her hand dyed and stitched together collection first this year. Roueche said her five piece collection was inspired by her recent visit to Palm Springs, California, and the resort in which she stayed, the La Quinta Hotel.

“I went with a 1970’s feel because when I think of Palm Springs I think of vintage and retro California,” said Roueche. “As my collection walks down the runway I want (the audience) to have a good time, I chose an upbeat song that my models will walk to because if you are not having fun you are not doing it right.”

Although she has made garments for AIMO shows in the past, Roueche said this is her first time executing and delivering her very own mini collection.

“It is a very exciting and nerve wracking experience,” said Roueche. “The hardest part about making my collection is that I am learning as I am going. I have only sewn a few simple dresses before and the process of reading the patterns, figuring out the measurements, printing the yardage and sewing everything together was quite a challenge.”

Sticking with the same warm weather feel, Kelsey Light, ECU alumna and owner of Beloved Boutique in Wilmington, North Carolina, will also be showing garments in the show tomorrow. Light said that her collection will exude coastal, fashion forward vibes as a nod to the shop’s location. To top off her looks, Light’s models will sport soft beach waves and light natural makeup for a sunkissed glow.

“I will be showing 10 complete looks,” said Light. “These outfits will be a mix of casual and every day and occasion looks. They will be a blend of dresses, rompers, shorts, denim and top combinations.”

As an alumna and former member of AIMO, Light said she looks forward to returning to her alma mater every year and supporting the club at their big event.

“This event is very dear to me,” said Light. “I want to support and team up as much as possible. I hope that seeing an Alumni return, and working within the fashion industry can encourage and inspire the current students to keep chasing their dreams.”

Expecting a couple hundred attendees, Zabawski said the club has made it their mission to improve every year and that this year is no different. Patterson had similar sentiments and said the best part about hosting the fashion show is getting the community together.

“I think the tight knit community aspect of Greenville makes it the perfect location to host the show every year,” said Patterson. “I think people should attend (tomorrow) to show support for one another and see what everyone is doing, to see what AIMO has been working hard for all year.”Read more at:quinceanera dresses

Venus Williams doesn't wear the same outfit twice

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Venus and her sister Serena are two of the biggest names in the tennis world, but away from the court Venus has also carved out a successful career as a clothes and interior designer.

She created sports label EleVen 10 years ago and recently released the brand's spring 17 line, which has a focus on a new black and white swirly "Intrepid" print, plus pops of bright pink and lemon shades.

Aside from workout gear, Venus loves to get dressed up, but admits you'll never see her in the same thing twice.

"Oh, man! There isn't really anything," she told Refinery29 when asked what wardrobe piece she's wearing the most right now. "How I operate is: Once I've created a look, I'm done with it, so I have to create a new combination. So, a lot of things don't get worn often in my closet. It's all about being as creative as I can be.

"No! The same exact combination of clothes never, never happens again once I've worn it!"

Venus burst onto the tennis scene in 1994 at the age of 14, and has gone on to be ranked World number one by the Women's Tennis Association on three occasions, win seven Grand Slam singles titles and five Wimbledon singles.

Looking back at her early tennis outfits, the 36-year-old admits she definitely got it wrong now and again.

"Of course! Who hasn't? I try not to live like that anymore," she said of style regrets. "I try not to focus on my style faux pas. In the '80s and '90s, there were a lot of faux pas, so that means we all have regrets: I love the '80s, but it didn't always look great."Read more at:sexy evening dresses