Articles of Confederation

The articles of confederation was a huge turning point for many Americans because it represented a greater future for those subjected to the rulings of a stranger. This attempt at the creation of a constitution was great because it allowed American colonists to have liberty from, what they thought to be, unlawful rulings. Also, it allowed them an opportunity to create a better life because they could travel freely between the Union's boundaries. Although this was great, the articles of confederation had some major flaws. One of these was the fact that they couldn't pull together one army because each state had their own troops, which meant their own agenda. Also with the Articles of Confederation, it was extremely hard to tax, which was necessary in order to get the nation stable again from war.

English Bill of Rights

The English bill of rights was essential because it made sure the rights of the people were protected no matter what. That was essential to the American constitution due to the fact that the original just outlined the powers of each branch of government and the powers of the state. This could have possibly made individuals pawns of government once again stripped of their natural rights.

Magna Carta

The Magna Carta is important because it set a precedent all around the world. The Magna Carta made it possible for the leader of a country to skip immunity to laws. Due to this, when the American government was formed, the constitution was set up to where the man we call our leader could never take advantage of us. This was done in Article II of the constitution where it says that the president must abide by the law or be removed from office. Therefore, he is being held accountable for his actions like the rest of Americans. Also due to the constitution, he can never create an amendment to void this.

Creating a State

 Although we are all most comfortable with no change at all, if we wanted to create a new state the is only two ways to do it. The first way is by being a territory. Territories are allowed admission as a state once their population grants them admission to the constitutional convention. After that, the territory representatives must create a state constitution, which must be approved by congress. In past cases, all states were admitted at that point.The other way to become a state is by either combining with another state or breaking off from a state. This can only be done with the approval of congress and the representatives of that state in the legislative branch.

Roots of Democracy

 Although American independence from Britain set an amazing precedent across the world, our government didn't just come from thin air. As a matter of fact, other types of government, such as athhenian and fuedalism, influenced our government.

 During the very begining of the colonization of American our government resembled Anthenian styled  government and fuedalism in Europe. An Athenian style government was a government that ran much like a republic where the people were able to vote, but simply living in the region wasn't enough to be a citizen. There were those that were superior and those that were inferior, but unfortunately only the superior group was granted citizenship. This part was a direct relationship between colonists and native americans. Unfortunately, this wasn't the only issue with the formation of the American goernment.

  Making the category as the superior race just meant you were a citizen, but being a citizen didn't push foward respect very much. In other words, the only way one was able to make an impact was by being successful, and the only way to do that was by owning land. This was called Fuedalism. Therefore, the way many early countries were being ran was extremely bias. This made things extremely hard for those tied to their race or another man's land.

Evolving Fashion Through A Clothing Line: Promoting

Getting exposure further than the sun for a dollar stretched as far as a brickroad is every fashion designer’s dream.  Fortunately, with that in mind, any designer’s line can be made famous for a cheap cost by relying heavily on free promotions such as networking, talk shows, and wearing conversation-starter clothing. With these methods success doesn't have to mean gawking at that stunning Elie Saab gown for years with no apparent end due to one's lack of a refreshing pile of green money, the symbol of success.

If reaching one’s goals could be as simple as climbing a ladder, they would make it to the top much faster, and, amazingly enough, networking will provide a ladder made of people necessary to know in order to make a successful clothing line. Networking can be done by being around the people one aspires to be like or simply by the use of social media. Social media provides immediate exposure and an opportunity to interest a celebrity within your potential customers.  For example, on twitter it’s very common to know a friend who is followed by a verified user, which, of course, means their new follower is of importance. So as easily as they got attention, one can receive it almost effortlessly as well by simply hashtagging something general or currently trending that relates to one’s line in an appropriate way. With this method, not only is exposure gained, but also an opportunity to obtain a helpful friend. Because networking can be a runaround at times, being invited to a talk show is also a great way to get free publicity for one’s line.

Heart rushing, as the vivid colors pop through the screen, seeing oneself on the television is a mile marker toward success. As a matter of fact, national exposure by a television show that millions of people follow like it’s the bible can be a guaranteed way for an entrepreneur’s sales to luxuriate. Although one can't just show off their line before the long desired reveal, simply hyping up viewers can leave them itching with anticipation and open up a crevice for investors. A great way to do this is by relating the line to target customers and the well known faces associated with it. Customers love hearing about how they can look primped with little to no effort so giving them what they crave in a truthful manner guarantees exuberant sales. Another guaranteed way is associating risky designs with celebrities that have worn them to give the shy customer a sense of security. Making the audience comfortable in all ways triggers joy and desire for the upcoming line within the customer, which is a great way to have one's fashion line portrayed.

As a matter of fact, fashion is all about creating a fresh look filled with admiration, youth, and inspiration, but it's also a great conversation starter.      Therefor, instead of starting a conversation about cheap horribly stitched clothing from a local mall, one can promote their clothing line by simply wearing an outfit designed and styled fresh from their own sewing room. No matter which point one is in their journey toward being a successful designer, receiving a compliment on a work of art fastidiously constructed from home can trigger a seemingly superfluous blather of words explaining one garment. As a fashion designer that may sound wonderful, but in order to keep the bait reeling in one must remember to be intriguing while also being concise.  As a matter of fact, that's just enough time to get a potential buyer for the price of nothing, nada, aucan.

Although it's no secret that building a successful clothing line is neither effortless nor affordable, with the methods of free promotion such  as networking, being on talk shows, and wearing high fashion homemade clothing, one's dream of a thriving clothing is much more palpable in money and selling aspects of it.

Evolving Fashion Through A Clothing Line: Designing

Fashion is like the hands of a clock that always inevitably hit the same points but on a different date; Great trends are continuously revolving in fashion just with a different twist each time. Constantly roaming around in my mind, this fact latches on to every pattern, cut, and neckline that generates from my brain.

I defy the nonchalant image every little girl has of themselves designing a clothing line.

Paper hurling, I toss graceful erroneously stroked balls of thinly sliced wood relentlessly to the floor. Hit and misses are okay with sports, but when putting out a clothing line that’s a foreign experience. Therefore my pencil is a vein where passion streams from my body to my paper, but the swift movement of my hands aren’t blindly advancing along it. Every mark acts as a link in a meticulously planned theme. Fuchsia pocket here, fuchsia shirt there, fuchsia shoes over there.  Fuchsia, the joint that connects my ballroom gown with my jaunty dailylook, represents the transition from frilly colors that repel the blazing heat waves of the sun during June and July to the sinister dyes, similar to a cloudy day, that grasp wavelengths creating a toasty feeling in the crisp dry air of winter.

But wait, Exactly what do I want my customers to do with my clothing? Most definitely not just pair fuchsia with the basic colors, but I’m shooting for my customers to be rejuvenated with life as they freely color block. Finally, after tossing away numerous designs, I have found the perfect theme that will be held up by stepping stones, the objective for the theme.  Regardless of all the work put in already, I’m just the piece still at the start on position en through the Candyman’s sticky path. In order to get past this point, I transfer my designs to my computer by shifting minuscule pixels in a CAD (Computer assisted Design) Program. To be sent with the CAD, I carefully weave the sharp dainty needle of my sewing machine through each piece of fabric in order to bring my designs to life. In other words, the prototype, or the last step in designing a clothing line,  is complete.

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    Surrounded with wonderful designs and anxious customers, I am forced to crank  out the supply demanded from me. Therefore, every morning my employees walk in to me managing a room inundated with fabric before the first shifts even begin. Although the salty beams of sweat and tears of joy flow from my face, I am ecstatic to know my clothing line is on it’s way to success.

Fall Fashion Sketch By Alexia Moore