I have a speech competition the topic is  "Fashion Today" Please help?
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Fashion was one defined by a famous author as "accepted madness". For every new trend that appears, at first it is viewed as madness. It generally is in opposition to the existing trend.  Generally a fashion statement is also a means of revolting. That is what we find in today's fashion scenario: Revolt, madness, subversion, lots of attitude and oomph factor. It is defined by the bigger players of the scene like Versace and others. The smaller fishes in the pond try to imitate. With increased consumerism and mass production, there is no exclusivity left in the fashion world because through media the latest designs are displayed and it does not take more than twenty four hours for the gray market to duplicate the designs and bring it to the flea market where they are sold at cheaper rate. So the poor, the middle class and the rich; all wear the same designs. The difference can be found only in the material and the cut and fall of the clothes.
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This is totally doing your homework for you, and its so easy!  Go to yahoo news and do a search on dress codes, newspaper.  Go to the libary and look for a book on self-esteem, they will always talk about how important it is to look and feel good, and project your true self.  That is a great source for wearing what you want.  And website...try a blog where someone has written about how much it sucks to have to wear a uniform.  It is personal and online.  Good luck
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sounds like fun! how about a "theme" - anything you like with music and clothes to match - i've had fun at 70's night; western evening and saints and sinners ...   if you like taping stuff you could try a complilation of music clips asking your guests to "name that tune" for prizes or a compilation of video clips if you have the ability to do this asking everyone to guess the movie it came from or the next piece of dialogue....  or totally revert to childhood and play things like pass the parcel, spin the bottle with adult prizes...they don't have to be expensive if you don't have lots of money..it sounds silly, but it can be fun! good luck with it...hope you and your friends have a great time.
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How about a Haiku .... this one isn't perfect but it's a start ...\n\nOde to Oprah\nA woman of great renown\nBeauty, fame and fortune
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Not sure if this will help but try looking at page below and then broswing the rest of the site for help on making a speech.
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casual+formal... for job interviews, that is.. tip, just be sure u dress well on ur speech delivery day... ü
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Not sure what area of the country you are, but Florida State University has a great fashion merchandising/design major.  Have him check out their website.
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http://www.actingforbusiness.com/publicspeaking/generalpublic/publicworkshops/writeaspeechin15minutes.htm\nthat's all I can think of
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Do a presentation on Vampire in the clothing business.  You can interview me, I'll take you to lunch....it'll be fun...MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA
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As its smart casual why don't you wear jeans, boots and a nice top, with a dressy jacket. Also remember to be yourself and don't drink to much and try and start some conversations, just don't sit back and let them take over, otherwise they will think your are too quite but don't talk too much either. \n\nJust be yourself and I'm sure that you will win them over\n\nTry looking at the Next website for ideas http://order.next.co.uk/page.asp?b=X38&p=168&o=1
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You've got two issues here; let's tackle them one at a time.\n\nRe: Trademarks\n\nPrior to investing your time, money & effort into a name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available. \n\nThis entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark. \n\nResearch is needed to make sure your trade name is legally available, before opening, before expansion, before incorporation or before designing your logo. Similarities in sound, appearance and meaning affect you too!\n\nTo register a trademark, contact either your Secretary of State for a State trademark or the US Patent & Trademark Office for a Federal trademark. \n\nIf you are only conducting business in one state, then a State trademark is most appropriate. If you conduct business in at least 2 states OR between the US & any other country, you can file for a Federal trademark.\n\nI posted some handy links for you below.\n\nRe: Clothing Line\n\nThe clothing industry, as you can well imagine, is a very competitive one. To succeed takes knowledge, patience, talent and a bit of luck.  As far as the knowledge bit goes, I found some sources that will assist you further.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have about the clothing industry as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nThere's nothing quite like research – the more you know about the clothing industry, the better. There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nAlso, here are some book titles that may interest you:\n\n* The Official Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line by Jay Arrington,\n* The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing by Leslie Davis Burns\n* Fashion for Profit (Revised Edition with Retail Chapter) by Frances Harder\n* The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: An Insider's Look at Starting and Running Your Own Fashion Business by Mary Gehlhar\n\nLaunching a Product book titles:\n* New Product Launch: 10 Proven Strategies by Joan Schneider, Jeanne Yocum\n* Winning at New Products: Accelerating the Process from Idea to Launch by Robert G. Cooper\n* Launch It!: How to Turn Good Ideas Into Great Products That Sell by Molly Miller-Davidson\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Let out yourself, but don't do anything foolish. Make people notice you more. Win a contest or something.
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You are supposed to write your own speech, duh.  Of course, I could write one for you, but if I do, you have to give me the prize.\n\nAnd, while you are at it, learn how to spell the word "speech."
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Check the website for the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (www.fidm.com). They are one of the top fashion design schools in the country and I would suggest spending some time writing out a Letter of Request for Information to email to an instructor of the school (emails should be available on the site.)  Make sure that your letter is Professional and well written without typos or errors and explain your school project to them. A good educator will be happy to help you.
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just act like totaly preppy and like use "like " more than once in your sentence not too offten tho
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Practice answering questions in front of a mirror.  Have a firend help too!\n\nFirst impressions are the most important.  Dress for success.  NO PERFUME or COLOGNE or any other body odor!\nPolished shoes and pleats where they should be.\n\nSmile.
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use imovie and post it on utube.  if you need attire to wear in the video go to www.cafepress.com/shopcourtney