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Step into a dreamscape of timeless romance as the Bowmans renew their vows in stunning style at Live Aqua Resorts. From effortless elegance to aisle-worthy details, The Balancing Act Presents Mission Matrimony Style Guide captures every chic moment—plus tips to help you plan a stylish vow renewal of your own.
First it was scrunchies, then low-waisted jeans and even mullets. Trends come and go, and it seems that nostalgia is often a driving force in popularizing the interests of Generation Z. Right now, it’s the revival of digital cameras that has taken over. In a world where quality cameras are attached to our cell phones, it might come as a surprise that the youth are making the deliberate choice to use digital cameras. Why is this gadget of choice, and what is the reasoning behind this trend? About the Digital Camera The digital camera was developed by Kodak in 1975, but it first became popularized in the 90s and continued into the early 2000s. Once smartphones hit the scene in the 2000s, they slowly faded away. That is until recently when not only digital cameras but also Polaroid and disposable cameras, made a comeback. The Driving Force There’s no way of knowing exactly what sparked this trend. But if we had to take a guess, we’d say it has something to do with nostalgia and its aesthetic. Dedicated Hardware Having a camera on your smart phone is obviously convenient, but something that’s attractive to young people about a digital camera
If you’ve found yourself at a shopping mall recently you may have noticed the amount of people there or, in my case, the lack thereof. Throughout this decade, more so in the past few years, we’ve seen a dramatic decline in the number of people regularly attending the mall. Nowadays, the new generation is particularly keen on the phenomenon of online shopping. But why is this? And what does this mean for the future of shopping malls? Are Malls Dying? Although industry professionals do not expect malls to go completely extinct any time soon, it’s no secret that they’re dwindling. President of Siteworks retail consulting firm, Nick Egelanian, says that there are only about 700 malls left in the U.S compared to 1500 that there were in the 80s. That number is only expected to shrink as it’s predicted that there will only be roughly 150 U.S malls standing in 10 years’ time. Why Are People Not Shopping at Malls? It seems it’s Generation Z that’s finding a disconnect between shopping and malls. Brick and mortar shopping has largely been replaced by the online retail landscape. As technology continues to advance, online shopping is becoming more and more advantageous. The
Lil Life Coaches highlights the wonder and possibility that comes with childhood innocence. Children have a unique perspective on topics because of their unjaded and young creative brain. This series shares funny and enlightening moments of children from teaching adults about subjects, telling a story from their innocent perspective, or silly moments that warms adults’ hearts.
