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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Girl Dress Tips And Fashion.

Although bridal styles have evolved dramatically over the years, flower girl fashion has changed very little. The style of the flower girl's dress shouldn't come out of left field. Tie it in to some other aspect of the wedding: It can echo the styling of the bridesmaids in color, style, or length. Or, it can be a mini version of the bride's dress or have similar elements such as lace or beading. The dress can be short or long, but it is always classically "little girl" in style. Certain styles work better in a big hotel ballroom, others on a beach, so keep that in mind as you shop. Our online fashion search includes flower girl apparel; so take some time to browse for the right look. If you need assistance, our experienced wedding staff is here to help!
The Season Fabrics and colors for flower girl dresses vary greatly, consider the time of year. If yours is an autumn or winter wedding, rich fabrics such as velvet or velour are wonderful, not just for their beauty, but because they will keep the chills away. For a spring or summer wedding, lighter fabrics keep the flower girl from melting in the heat -- and melting down. While tights are great for a cold weather wedding, they will be uncomfortably warm in the summer months (even though they look cute!). For footwear, choose a ballet slipper style in kid or patent leather; no high heels or styles that will be uncomfortable or difficult to walk in. Always remember the comfort of your little guests if they are uncomfortable, most likely you or your guests will be too. A flower girl's dress should complement the bride's. It can be white, or the same color as the bridesmaids dresses. If her dress is white, a colored floral accent may be used to tie it in with the bridesmaid dresses. See style 5166 and 5083. We can arrange for almost any color matching for just the right look! No matter how precious the flower girl looks, if her dress and shoes are uncomfortable, it will be reflected in her face and behavior. Scratchy dresses and tight shoes have been responsible for everything from fidgeting to temper tantrums over the years, so take this issue seriously. Love a sleeveless dress we have but need sleeves? See all of our wonderful jackets that can be used again and again for different looks with other outfits. The age of your flower girl is a factor when choosing the length of her dress. A small child may wind up tripping over a long skirt, so it's best to choose a shorter style. Depending on whether your flower girl is three or eight, the styles may vary as well. A younger girl can wear a knee length "princess" style dress, while an older girl might prefer a more sophisticated silhouette, with more length.
 
If you are having multiple flower girls of varying ages, you can link their dress styles using color, fabric and even the flowers they carry. Just think beforehand about any steps to go up or down, because little girls tend to not think about pulling their dress up- remember they are carrying your flower basket! Most all of the dresses we carry are tea-length style just for this very reason. One tip to remember is on a floor length gown, in order for it not to buckle in the front, a child must be standing perfectly straight. This might not look so great in your wedding photos.

The fact is, the majority of brides choose the tea-length style, therefore, most all of the dresses we carry are tea-length. If you love the look of floor-length, we will be happy to direct you to the dresses that run longer than others. If money is an issue, any pretty party dress, provided it works with the bridesmaid's dresses, will do. However, resist the urge to purchase a dress of cheap fabric cheap fabrics have been known to be very itchy. If possible, spend a bit more for a better fabric, keeping in mind that the dress doesn't have to be a "one-time" dress -- it can be re-worn often, from a portrait sitting to a birthday. It can also be preserved and handed down as an heirloom once the child grows out of it. All of the dresses we offer are lined for the comfort of the child adding durability to withstand long-term usage. There are a lot of junk dresses out on the market, so be careful! The dresses that we sell have withstood 15 years of salability and thousands of weddings, so be assured that you will be amazed at the quality of what we are selling for the price! We don't sell anything we wouldn't put on our own children. Period! Follow the dressiness of the entire wedding party. For a formal black and white wedding, a white organza dress with a beautiful back or hand bead work to match the bride looks exquisite. If you are in question about which style to choose, please email us a picture of your bridal attire, and we will be happy to assist you. We design alot of our dresses around current wedding dresses, so we can help direct you to the best choice.

Monday, December 13, 2010

BlackBerry Mobile Phones - A Fashion For the Professionals

No doubt, BlackBerry has developed a reputation in the market for its innovative and

corporate friendly handsets. The mobile technology is growing at an unbelievable pace and BlackBerry mobile phones cement the point, for they come flooded with a whole lot of modern features. Not only this, these handsets are designed in a way so as to enhance your style statement manifold. Then, the gadgets do not put much pressure on your pockets, thanks to their affordable prices. Getting back to the features and specifications of the mobile phones, one is sure to get enticed by many of them. To start with, BlackBerry phones are extremely easy to carry and easily find their place in your pocket and purse. The weight and dimension of each and every product are given great importance in order to meet the requirements of the user in the best possible manner. Apart from this important aspect, mobile phones from the house come with wide wide and broad screens that display crystal clear images having the high resolution.



Next, in the long list of user friendly features, comes the turn of QWERTY keyboard that facilitate hassle free text and numeric input. Moreover, the BlackBerry mobile phones come with the powerful cameras to facilitate easy imaging. Added advantages of autofocus, LED flash, face detection, image stabiliser and many more such features make the photography all the more enjoyable. Video recording can also be done with great ease. If that's not enough, then, the handset are equally good for the music freaks as they come equipped with the built-in music players. Apart from this, the advanced features like GPRS, HSDPA, EDGE, WLAN, USB port and Wireless Bluetooth make the handsets all the more appealing.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Tips for buying stylish sunglasses

One of the most important accessories for winter is stylish sunglasses in afternoon. If you do not know which styles are the trendiest this fall, take a look there! This summer you have a wide choice as there are many styles you can select from. We provide you most fashionable ideas


One of the hottest trends of sunglasses this season is Ray-Ban's Wayfarers. This style of sunglasses was particularly popular in 1950's and 1960's. This year thay made a significant came back. Such sunglasses come in classic black, vintage bright colors or new two - toned frame choices which create the ultimate classic

style.The 70's style thicker frames have been popular for a few years already. However, you should be very careful if you decide to choose these retro style - inspired protections of sun. They should be appropriate for your face features and not to look too big.Tortoise shell glasses are all still very hot this year. Stylists think that they will probably go out of style soon, but this year they are still fashionable. They are universal because they can be worn with any style of clothes. A good investment for a difficult financial time.One of the lattest trends in sunglasses are the gradient lens. These sunglasses emphasize lenses, which are usually half shaded from top to bottom, and not frames. Different colour lenses will make you to look modern and very stylish.The round "John Lennon" style sunglasses were particularly favoured by hipies. Later they were associated with such celebrities as Philip Johnson, Le Corbusier, Dominick Dunne or Gandhi. These sunglasses helped to created unique and noticeable style. This year "John Lennon" style sunglasses made a huge come back especially for women. So, if you want to attract lots of attention, these unusually looking sunglasses are a perfect choise for you.Rimles Aviators continue to be on the highest tops in fashionable eye wear world. This season they give us a sleek and modern look. They will look especially good with sport - style clothes. Oversized sunglasses are the hottest trend for summer this year. Many designers have included this style in their collections and many celebrities have already gone crazy for them. Such sunglasses will look fantastic when matching them with other big- sized accessories such as massive jewerly, huge bags or a big maritime style hat. White - framed sunglassed are extremely hot for this summer. White color frame returns us back to the 1960' s and make you look distinctive and very stylish. In magazines or on TV we may notice that many people have already liked this type ...

Monday, December 6, 2010

Advantages and Disadvantages Of Fashion


Each one of us dreams to work in the world of fashion and being surrounded by so many models, designers and beautiful clothes. But does a career in the world of fashion have only advantages or are there some disadvantages, too? We can first point some of the advantages that this career implies. Therefore, we can refer to the fact that a talented designer can have a huge success and gain a lot of money. This will permit him to travel to many parts of the world and also take part in different fashion presentations of the best designers of the world. The models can have the possibility to travel all around the world and present clothes, accessories, hairstyles and shoes for the well-known creators.


Recent studies show that 90% of the teenagers all over the world want to become models, to march on the podium at Milan, to be famous, to afford buying the most expensive clothes, to have photo shootings with the best photographers all over the world. But to have all these, girls lose their adolescence trying to work a lot, to go to gym, to keep diets and spend long hours in studios or on the platform. They have to make sacrifices, to skip classes, to study harder so as to keep up with the good results at classes. There are also the teachers who, at times, don't understand their efforts and consider the girls don't take school seriously and thus a lot of problems appear.

Apart from the financial advantages, working in the world of fashion offers pleasure, if one really enjoys what she does. As a model you only have to look perfect and let others make you more beautiful for presentations. But one disadvantage is the fact that a model has to work at times for many hours and can be very tired, traveling from one place to another and presenting collections in different cities.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Latest Trends For the Fashion-Minded Woman

Fashion Dresses Celebrity Style

The Maxi dress is definitely back with a vengeance. The Maxi dress is seen often on the runway scene and is perfect for spring and summer. Maxi dresses are long and flowing with bright, colorful patterns and various styles of v-necks or halter designs. Shorter halter dresses are also in style along with the "short and sweet" babydoll dress.


Other celebrity style dresses to look for include the Soul Revival dress styles, the hemp dress, one-shoulder dress, mini dress, slip dress, and bow dress. These all have gorgeous feminine patterns and are often highlighted with ruffles, beads, studs, or

buttons.

Designer Jeans

If you want to wear jeans celebrity style, look for the flare style or boot cut jeans, hip huggers, and wide leg jeans. Jeans go great with all the fashion tops mentioned above, and can easily be matched with many styles of shoes, sandals, or boots. Some fashion jean name brands to look for include Salt Works jeans, Rider, Sailor Baby, Cliff Street Flare, and Chastity.

Tips to Dress Celebrity Style

Celebrity style dressing to fit in with the latest trends will require a little legwork. With online resources today, it's easy to find the fashion clothing that fits your body shape and stYle. Check out photos of models online wearing all the popular clothing items. There are entire websites dedicated to showing runway fashion shows or magazine clippings of fashion models and celebrities in their favorite outfits.Consider the hair color, skin color and tone, and the figure of the model. Compare these with your own features to see if the outfit or dress would look just as great if you were wearing it. Be sure to look at various fashions so you can compare for yourself. This will give you an idea of what to buy, especially if buying online, and if you're unable to try on the clothing.Choose shoes and accessories (belts, purses, jewelry, etc.) to complete your outfits. Celebrities often wear a complete outfit with accessories and all when they want to make a fashion statement.


Monday, August 2, 2010

How to Make Scented Body Spray


Making scented body sprays is pretty easy. This article will tell you how you can make body sprays from products at home you may already have. All women like to smell good and perfumes and body sprays can get expensive. Follow the steps below to make your own scented body spray. You will be able to determine which smell and strength you like best.

STEP 1

Make Clean Linen scent Body Spray. This body spray is my favorite. Make your clothes and body smell like fresh linen. Pour two tablespoons of Liquid Fabric softener into the empty spray bottle. Fill the remainder of the bottle up with warm tap water. Put the lid on the spray bottle and shake really well.

STEP 2

Make any body spray. You can either buy some strawberry scented oils, strawberry scented shampoo or conditioner. Pour a small amount of strawberry shampoo or oil into the spray bottle. Fill the rest up with water. Shake and spray to test the strawberry scented body spray.

STEP 3

Experiment with different scents. You can try to make coconut, pineapple, kiwi, green apple and many more fruity body sprays. Try using your favorite liquid detergent as Gain or Downey. Suavitel fabric softener smells really well as a body spray.

Tips & Warnings
  • You know what smells you like best, so experiment and have fun making your body smell good.
  • Spray the body spray on your clothes and not directly to the skin to avoid allergic reactions to the chemicals.
  • Liquid softeners are recommended. Laundry detergents that are powder, don't work as well.
  • Conditioners work better than shampoos because of the soap bubbles.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

How to Choose the Right Hairstyle for Your Face Shape


In choosing the right hairstyles for your face shape, it's important to know your shape in the first place. While your barber or stylist can help you determine face shape and create a hairstyle that compliments your shape and features, the guidelines below will help give you some insight on things to consider before going to the salon. Let's take a look at face shapes and adjustments which can be made to the haircut to provide balance and enhance your look.

A Round Face: The key here is to provide balance. Stay away from full or round hairstyles as they will make the face appear more round. Keep the sides leaner and style the hair a bit higher at the top and front to provide balance. An off-center part or some waves at eye level will help minimize roundness. Round faces are better with more square hairstyles. Examples of a male celebrities with a round faces are Elijah Wood and Jack Black.

A Square Face: Similar to the round face, keep the sides leaner and short, while wearing the top longer and styled a bit higher. Keep the hair clean around the ears and make sure the style mirrors the square shape of the face - this will help make the square face shape pop. Think of David Beckham. He got it right. Nick Lachey is another celebrity with a square face shape.

An Oval Face: Most any style is suitable as this is considered the ideal face shape. That said, attention should be paid to other prominent features such as the nose and position of the eyes and ears. If you fall into the Oval category, consider yourself lucky as almost any style will look good on you. Actors with oval face shapes include Barry Watson and Jude Law.

A Long Face: A style which is longer on the sides and short on top will make the face appear less long and provide better balance. Go with a cut that has some layers and is worn so the front hairline is disguised. A neatly groomed beard can help provide additional balance. Don't allow the facial hair to become too long as this will lengthen the face. Glasses can also provide balance by dividing the face and drawing attention away from the length of the face. Eminem and Keifer Sutherland are stars with long faces.

A Triangular Face: To balance out a triangular face shape, choose a style that will narrow your forehead area and add the illusion of width to the chin. An offset part with bangs swept to the side and a beard can help accomplish this. Justin Timberlake (who is a great example to follow) and Ryan Gosling have good examples of triangular shaped faces.

A Diamond Face: For the diamond face shape, the goal is to minimize wider cheekbones and balance out a narrow chin and forehead. To do this, opt for a style with bangs to minimize the forehead. Longer shag hairstyles also work well for the diamond face. Famous guys with diamond shaped faces include Pete Wentz and Dane Cook

Friday, March 26, 2010

Fashion Ring Trends- What's In?

What is everyone is wearing? Fashion is trendy, it is comfortable, and it is completely subjective. Celebrities, designers and retail stores try to dictate fashion, but really what it boils down to is what each individual likes and wears.When it comes to jewelry, designers understand this and they make something for everyone. Oh sure, they are always trying to start a new trend by walking a design down the red carpet, but they also stick close to the ideals of their most plentiful customers- the non-celebrities who know what they like and what they don't.

To a person who loves the animal, dolphin rings are going to appeal to them no matter what. Other cool designs include butterfly rings. Gemstones make up the wings and body and it sits as if it has alighted on the band. This fashion piece is sweet and makes a great gift for a little girl or the woman who loves the delicate femininity of the piece.Fashion rings can also have meaning as well as look fantastic. Claddagh rings are from an old Irish tradition. Clasping hands with a heart in the middle symbolize love, fidelity and loyalty to the other person. How it is worn indicates whether the woman is single, spoken for or actually married. It has really gained a contemporary following as a fashion piece and as a wedding band. Men and women enjoy wearing this particular piece.

Following the love theme, heart rings are particularly popular as a gift on Valentine's Day. Usually, the small rubies or garnets form the shape or a single stone could be cut into a heart-shape. Gold and silver may also be cast into this shape. Whatever her preference, there is something she is sure to love.Fashion pieces also include birthstone rings. These can be simple or abstract in design and have other gemstones such as diamonds added for a little more pizzazz. There is a huge selection of chunky, delicate, flashy, simple but above all fashionable pieces for women and men.The variety allows people to express themselves, show of their personality and even change with their moods from day to day. Maybe she is feeling girly and flirty one day, but the next she wants her jewelry to shout "I'm in love!" She can do this with butterflies and hearts. Don't miss out on the opportunity to accessorize. Remember, it doesn't have to be what "everyone" else is wearing. Follow the trends or make a unique statement, the options are endless.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Tips on Dressing for a Job Interview

Tips on Dressing for a Job Interview - Your interview attire is more important than you think so let your talent and personality get you noticed, not your wild tie or brightly colored socks. The right clothes give you an opportunity to make the right impression. I have outlined 4 important tips on dressing for a job interview.


On the day of our interview, before you even begin to get dressed, there is one thing you should avoid. You may be tempted to follow your normal routine of splashing your favorite cologne or aftershave on after you hop out of the shower. Don’t do it for your interview, you don’t want to overwhelm the interviewer. They may not like your fragrance as much as you do.

What to Wear. . .
To a more formal interview: It helps to know how formal the company you will be interviewing with is and if wearing a suit is necessary. I hate to state the obvious, but it is important to go in a suit and tie to any company that's part of a more formal industry, such as banking, law or brokerage. Choose a basic black, dark gray or navy suit. Also opt for black leather lace-up shoes and a black belt. Blue shirts are a great choice since they compliment most skin tones and easily coordinate with most suit colors. Choose a flattering tie that goes well with both the suit and shirt you have chosen.To a less formal interview: Some less formal industries such as software development and technology companies will not require a suit. However, it's better to wear something a little nicer than what everyone in the office is wearing. So choose something dressy but casual. Such ensembles might include pressed khakis or trousers, a well pressed button-down shirt, and of course some sort of nice looking dress shoe and matching belt. You may even want to thrown on a blazer. Navy blazers look great with khaki pants.


Pay attention to details such as matching your belt to the color of your shoes. Choose black shoes if your outfit consists of dark gray, navy, brown or black. Opt for dark brown shoes if you'll be wearing tans or medium toned colors. I hate to sound like your mother, but polish or clean your shoes before your interview. Scuff marks on your shoes make you look tattered, and we can't have that.Keep interview accessories minimal and professional. Use some sort of bound portfolio to carry your resume, references or other papers. Men should limit jewelry to a wristwatch and cufflinks if you wear them. Earrings, necklaces, nose rings, and such are not interview material (for the man who wants the job anyway). Whatever the type of industry, men should wear jewelry sparingly.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Shoe Trends for Spring Summer 2010


Shoes this spring give an option for comfort as well as being bang on trend. In amongst the usual clutch of vertiginous heels comes lower footwear such as clogs, brogues and kitten heels. So it’s say goodbye to bunions and blisters in the name of fashion!

Fashion goes Dutch with the clutch of clogs ruling the runways this season. Spring summer 2010 sees a makeover of the wooden clog; be it wedged, platformed or studded.

Born to be worn to complement this season’s shoter then shoter and simple shirt dresses, like it or not, 2010 is the year of the clog.. This ’70s-inspired favorite from the runways of Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Vera Wang is set to become summer’s coolest (and comfortable) shoe trend.2010 sees fashion taking a sensible pill when it comes to comfort and longevity. In amongst the grown up pieces and enduring cuts and colors of this season’s runways, the kitten heel is back on the prowl. For those who refuse to bow to the 4-inch sky-high footwear but feel frumpy in flats, the kitten heel gives just enough height to flatter an outfit and give a lift to legs.

Fashion’s love affair with the ankle boot continues to endure. Dubbed “summer boots”, styles remain fierce and funky but fabrics have a softer edge. This season sees ankle-sandals, lace-ups, bandage-style straps, wedges, and peep-toes to show off that summer pedicure. Find them in canvas and soft slouchy leather in a palette of nude and go-with everything colors like military khaki. Use them to add attitude to this spring and summer's floaty chiffons.

Spring wouldn’t be spring without a touch of tribal. Show off a wild side with the season’s sexy animal print sandals, with their dramatic stitching and striking shapes. These vertiginous heels are to be partnered with bold floral dresses; or wear them with rolled-up cargo pants.

Socks also take centre stage this spring. Show a rebellious streak by wearing them with sandals.This spring sees schoolgirl-inspired knee highs, cute ankle socks and thigh-high (a carry over from Winter’s over-the-knee boot) in sporty, lacy or sparkly versions. Layer them over tights or wear them with platforms for an up-to-the-minute look.Whether its wooden clogs, Oxford brogues, tribal print sandals, ankle boots, decorative ultra-high platforms or the more demure kitten heel — the fashion world's eyes are on legs for Spring Summer 2010.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Modern Hair styles

Modern hairstyles, always have some connection to the old. Most of them are throw backs to the trendy fashions of yesterday. Whether from the 40's, 50's or 60's, most of the popular modern hairstyles, of today didn't originate that way. The beautiful thing about the present it that these hairstyles, may have been adopted from long ago. But they definitely have a current spin on them, that makes them the rave of the fashion world.The pixie cut, although popular, is not the only short style hitting the streets. A familiar one is short in the back, and long in the front. Women typically sport this cut with a lifted layered back style. Then the front is either layered or straight. This hair cut is very versatile. It can be worn by those with curly or wavy hair. Most often, you see ladies with straight hair wearing this style.

Some times they incorporate layered wisps in the front, or even a middle part. These various spins on the style, are straight from the fashion pages. This is another type of style that really accentuates the face. It also has that hint of youthful, exuberance.The emo is one of these popular hairstyles. Deja vu anyone? This style looks like we've stepped back into the mid 80's. It is hugely influenced by the whole punk rock phase. In this style we see a little European class, mixed with the rock theme. It can be as spiked or as short as you want.The signature component to the emo, is the long swept bang in the front. This bang is swooped around the forehead on either side. The opposite side is traditionally short and designed in a funky way. Some choose to wear this style as short as possible, while others prefer the tailored look. Another spin on this is using the sideburns to completely comb the face.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Wedding Dress The Most Beautiful Moment In A Woman’s Life

The moment of marring someone is a unforgettable forever. Do you think what kinds of wedding dress would you have. What kind of wedding dress will your relatives wear? I think it is very important. If you choose a wedding dress careless you will regret for the rest of your life.The wedding dress is the one that anyone could not replace its position in the wedding day. It means joy and happiness in your life. wedding dress means beautiful and purity in a woman’s heart. Then what wedding dress means for every girl. After the wedding, the wedding dress may just hang on your closet and you never have another chance to dress it again. But for me, the wedding dress means memory about our life. Such as the fiancé choose one personally for me.Such as when we dress wedding dress to stand before the priest to give a love promise. After many years, we still can recall the happiness moment when we touch the beautiful wedding dress. We can still fell the heart beat rock when we first hold our hands, fell the sweet moment. Look at this gorgeous wedding dress, women will feel happy and proud that they have worn it.


The wedding dress represents the attitude women have for marriage. What they choose is a hallowed feeling for life. They eager to get happiness, they eager to wearing the gorgeous wedding dress. Marriage is a life time thing, and wearing wedding dress is the most import thing in a woman’s life. Every women choose her own life, they choose lover, husband, they choose wedding dress and flowers. The pure wedding dress have been put too much dreams on it.Very girl should have a wedding dress as a witness in her most beautiful moment in her life time.What is the most beautiful wedding dress is the one that is suitable for their own that not only is suitable for the wedding but is also suitable for their economic capacity. Know the culture of the wedding dress and then know the culture of the family.


In the modern time, china is becoming powerful and rich, the day when we have marriage we rent a wedding dress has gone. Now every women have her own tailored wedding dress. And then carefully preserve the wedding dress which is not only a memory but also a gift that pass to future generation as a bridge that connect well with each other. The offspring can image the happiness moment in their parents even grandparents’ happiness moment, also they will feel happy when they see it . They come to this world thank to this wedding dress that signifies happiness. It is the girls’ dream to be one day in a beautiful wedding dress and stand together at the altar to vow. On that she is the focus of the whole ceremony, so she wants to look nice for there is the love for beauty in everyone’s heart especially in the hear of the bride

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Fashion Tips: Dress to Look Young

Dress to look young? Well think about it, how are you normally dressed? How do you normally present yourself to others? Unknowingly, a lot of us have been wearing clothes that made us appear older than we actually are, especially due to the nature of our work.To maintain a youthful look, a lot of women have invested heavily on skin care products. Many at times neglecting the very basic, the clothing they wore everyday, the way they are dressed. Some due to their profession didn’t even realize that all these while; they are actually dressing to look old! Anti-ageing cream simply won’t just do magic to them.To look young and pretty isn’t really that difficult. All you need is to spend a little time & effort, giving yourself a little touch up.

Tips:

1.Try out a new hairstyle. Visit a hairdresser, they will be able to advise and styled your hair to suit you, bringing out that radiant in you.

2.If you are still wearing glasses, why not give it a try with contact lens? You can have excellent peripheral vision and at the same time, ease, comfort and convenience. Not forgetting to mention, a more youthful look. Don’t you love the way you naturally look without your glasses?

3.Put on some light makeup to help lift your face, bringing out that natural beauty in you. Do however avoid too heavy a mak...
eup; a heavy eye makeup tends to add ages to the look.

4.Try out new styles; add a little color to your daily wear. Yes, appropriate dressing for work is important, especially when your job involves frequent meeting with clients. But still, that doesn’t mean that you have to stick to the same old boring dull clothing everyday. Well, as long as they are not too short, too tight, too revealing and too bright, you can still have fun with mixing and matching while maintaining your professional image.

5.For instance, instead of the usual dull black pants & skirt, you can also go for a Glencheck Pants, Ice Blue Cotton Flare Leg Pants, a Pink Stretch Twill Pencil Skirt, White Pleated knee Skirt…

6.Matching them with Yellow Stretch Corduroy Belted Blouse, Mint Chiffon V-neck Blouse, a White, Blue & Red Stripe Button Front Shirt… Perhaps even a Blue Dot Capsleeve Jersey Dress?

Friday, March 12, 2010

Black Desses Magic


Fashion-trends are cyclic in nature, the history of women's fashion has witnessed many trends coming in and fading away eventually. But there are some trends which not only survived beyond a certain time frame but reinvented themselves thereby becoming immortal.These classics are not mere designs but visions drafted with utmost purity and clarity in terms of design processes.

LITTLE BLACK DRESSES

The little black dress is a semi-formal evening wear outfit with simple cuts and short length originally made popular in the 1920s by veteran designer called Coco-Chanel.Projected by Chanel to be a long-lasting, versatile, affordable, and accessible to the widest market possible and in a neutral color.Through this paper we would be discussing the power of this sensuous outfit after all it doesnt happens everyday in the fashion world where a designs continued ubiquity is such that many refer to it by the abbreviation LBD.

HISTORY


Wearing the color black and mourning used to be occasions going hand in hand, black a neutral among other colors was always offered a step treatment, a subject of detest, something which everyone would like to avoid coming across.With painters painting black as evil, authors writing about the negativity associated with, it was nothing more then a symbol of fatality and casualty. For example the painting called Portrait of Madame X, by John Singer Sargent.First the world war-1 and next the deadly Spanish flu knocking the doors, many lifes were lost in Europe, as a result women appearing in black in public became a common site. To add to that since during the Victorian and the Edwardian ages, a widow was expected to wear several stages of mourning dress for at least two years.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Skin care in winter, Tips for hair care in winter, lip care in winter

Skin care in winter, Tips for hair care in winter, lip care in winter

During winter, the colder temperature and lower humid levels affect the condition of your skin and hair as well. Here are some simple and quick home remedies to protect you from crisp weather.
Facial mask or hair conditioner as natural moisturizers for skin care in winter.Make sure you always use a good hands cream after washing and drying your hands thoroughly. When outdoors, wear gloves that will also protect them and keep your skin soft. Maple syrup can be used as a facial mask or hair conditioner, and it’s one of the best natural moisturizers.

Tips on Lip care in winter

Avoid licking your lips, since that will cause your lips to crack and chap, if so happens, apply lip balm or use some Vaseline/petroleum jelly before going to bed.

Skin care in winter for dry skin

To keep away from dry skin, massage with your favorite oil – mustard/coconut, etc. then relax and enjoy the experience. Dry beans are rich resource of protein, potassium and iron.

Skin care in winter for face and body

Beans – finely ground until powder-like, make a great cleanser for your face and body.

Hair care in winter for bright hairs

Apply on your hair, mixed with water it helps remove residues from hairstyling products, making your hair clean and shiny all the time. In the winter months sun protection is very important, just as it is year-round. Chiller winds and low humidity are hard on your hair and using a rich, deep amla (gooseberry) based hair conditioner, is important to restore moisture in your hair.

Tips on skin care in winter

Using glycerin with rose water to attract moisture to your skin would be very effective. Tea Tree oil posses very strong antibacterial and antiviral qualities and it’s effortlessly absorbed by the skin. Citrus fruit – contains citric acid, which kill bacteria on the skin. Apply this on your skin or rinse your hair with lemon juice mixed with water if your hair is dull or tired. A lukewarm bath with oatmeal or baking soda will help relieve dryness and itchy skin. And lastly, drink plenty of water to keep your body and skin hydrated for your health. Baking soda, a common kitchen ingredient can be used as deodorant, bath powder, or tooth whitener.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

A Wedding Party Dresses For The Bride And Guests

Wedding party dresses for the bride and bridal party can be a difficult choice for all individuals involved in the decision. As these dresses should be similar to inexpensive wedding dresses, without the same elegance of a standard dress, wedding party dresses can be almost as hard to select as the actual wedding gown for the wedding.Wedding party dresses should be a hybrid of casual and formal.This combination allows for the maximum comfort, while still appearing as if the bridal party are all wearing elegant wedding dresses. When you are trying to decide what dresses to purchase for this use, you should make certain that you keep this in mind at all times.Wedding party dresses can be found at a variety of different places, from bargain wedding gowns dealers, to standard bridal parlors.


Standard brand name stores can also carry dresses that can fit the criteria for these gowns, if you decide that your party should be wearing something other than white. The most important thing that you need to keep in mind when selecting the dresses for this occasion is price and comfort. These gowns should not be overly expensive, and they should be very comfortable for everyone to wear.

Friday, February 26, 2010

EVENING WEAR

Evening wear has never been so fantastic! This season all the sumptuous colors, fabrics, finishes and adornments are out together and the result is evening wear that you imagined when you read fairy stories as a child.There are silks and velvets, beads and embroidery all making this seasons evening clothes a must have for any wardrobe.One of the most amazing fabrics of all is devote. A devore finish is one that is used on velvet or other pile fabrics. It is a resist technique where the fabric is coated with a chemical paste in a pattern. Where it is coated the chemical burns off the pile of the fabric leaving a pattern in relief on top of the mesh warp of the original fabric. This sumptuous finish gives a real sense of body to a fabric and allows it to flow and fold in a different way from other fabrics. The technique is often used in conjunction with a printed pattern to create a fabric with a double pattern. This three dimensional pattern allows clothes to be created in really simple lines which are then worn over plain shifts to create a fabulous piece of evening wear fit for a princess.In addition to the range of devote items across the variety of evening wear this season there is also added the luxury of embroidery. Embroidery not only brightens up an outfit but it also adds texture as well as pattern to a garment bringing a sense of individuality to otherwise conventional pieces of evening wear.Christmas gives you the ideal opportunity to put on evening wear that sparkles a bit more than usual. At Christmas the lights and brightness of the season allows for colorful clothes and the excuse of having parties to go to makes it possible to justify all the opulence too.


If you are a little more conservative, how about the beautiful array of velvet that is currently in the shops. There are velvet trousers that will look fabulous with any outfit. Good enough to wear out in the evening teamed with a lovely embroidered top they will make you look great whatever the evening occasion you are attending.However with the recession things can be a little grim and your purse strings a little tight, if this is the case a great way to liven up last years evening wear is to treat yourself to a brightly co loured silk scarf or a beaded purse. This will liven up your evening wear and put you in the mood for a party without breaking the bank.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

How to choose women shoes


Dress boots are a popular shoe of choice for many women. They come in different sizes, colors and shapes. For those who have never bought a pair, you may not know exactly what to look for. Here are a few guidelines on how to choose the right pair of women’s boots.

When choosing dress boots, you need to know what clothing you are going to wear it with. Do you plan on matching the boots with jeans? Or are you looking to wear them with a skirt or dress? Your dress attire will determine what type of boot you will need. You should be aware that boots come in different heights. Ankle boots are the shortest boots available. If you are looking for something that is higher, you have the option of going with mid-calf boots. Lastly, thigh high boots are also available that match well with some skirts and jeans.
Generally, long pants such as jeans go well with ankle boots. Mid-calf height boots also look great with jeans. They can also be worn with long skirts and dresses. As for skirts and regular dresses that extend down to the knee, knee high boots can be a good choice. Other factors to consider include heel size and height. If you are able to walk comfortably on slender heels, you have the possibility of choosing boots with this quality. What you need to do is try on several boots in order to compare heel height and width will give you a good indication of which one is most comfortable.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

What Kind of Perfumes Should I Wear in Winter?

Winter perfumes, on the other hand, tend to be a bit heavier and evoke images of cool autumn and crisp winter days. Instead of remembering when you were lying on the beach, you think of taking a long walk through fallen leaves or snuggling in a warm coat.In the winter, most people wear more and heavier clothes. Unlike spring and summer, there’s not as much skin exposed. Perfumes worn in the winter should be able to overcome being mostly covered up with clothing, and that’s one reason the scents tend to be a bit stronger. The musk scent is a great example of a heavier scent more appropriate for winter than for summer.


Winter perfumes have scents that reflect the scents of the holidays and cold winter days also. For example, the scents may have a woody flair or remind the wearer of holiday desserts made with vanilla beans. Winter perfumes are usually sparsely worn so the scent is not overpowering. A winter perfume scent should be a subtle scent that makes the wearer think of sexy warmth.What kind of perfumes should I wear in winter? When you ask that question, the answer is to wear one that works distinctly for you. The same scent will produce a different result on each person. What smells good on one person may smell entirely different on your body. When choosing a winter perfume scent, select those scents which remind you of the season.

Friday, February 19, 2010

HOW TO LOOK FRESH ALL THE DAY?

EVERY MORNING you scrub your face, apply your make-up and hit the road looking drop dead gorgeous. Come afternoon, your face begins to look sallow and towards the evening, sapped! Familiar, isn't it. Blame it on the rigours of day-to-day life."External factors such as sunlight, pollution and air-conditioning, and internal factors such as stress can leave you looking washed out towards the evening. "Today foundations come with sunscreen and moisturisers. Foundation is ideal for daywear. You can use the concealer for the soirees.Stick to a brown or pink lipstick, preferably those enriched with chamomile, which is a soothing ingredient, shea butter that serves as deep moisturiser, and UV filters during the day. Also, it is not advisable to wear eye shadow in the morning. Keep them for the evening drama," says Laila.Your daily bread: Yo-yo dieting can leave tell tale signs on the way you look at your desk. One, the pangs of hunger can bring about mood swings and stress that is reflected immediately on the barometer — your face. So, don't give in to binge diets or ever think of skipping your meal.Also, it is not advisable to gorge on those French fries as it will reflect on your face which will, in all probability, look like a grease paper by the evening. the dehydrating alkaline soaps. A paste of milk powder with cucumber juice and rose water refreshes and lightens the skin by removing the tan and blemishes. You can follow this routine daily," says Laila. Also, go in for a weekly scrub and mask do for that glow across the week.Masks for radiant skin: "There are several masks that offer you an instant glow, which you can prepare at home. For dry skin, begin with a honey, milk and oatmeal paste scrub.Wash your face pat dry and apply a honey and egg yolk moisturising mask. Take 1 teaspoon honey, 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon almond oil. Mix them into a paste and apply on the face. Leave it for about 15-20 minutes and wash. For normal skin, the same pack can be used minus the almond oil.""For oily skin, an oatmeal and orange juice scrub made with a small quantity of egg white is ideal, followed by a tomato pulp pack. Peel the tomatoes, crush the pulp and apply all over the face leaving the area around the eyes and lips. Wash away after a few minutes.


For your natural look Eat well. Including lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet means your body will get all the nutrients it needs to look after your hair, skin and nails. Try to eat around 2 fruits and 5 vegetables a day. Drink a lot of water. Drinking water keeps your skin glowing and prevents you from looking withered or dried out. Keep a bottle of water with you throughout the day and keep sipping.Get enough sleep. Figure out how many hours of sleep you need a night and adjust your habits to include that many. If you sleep well each night you'll get rid of puffy eyes or dark circles, and keep yourself fresh and alert.Wear clean clothes. Clean, ironed clothes make you look neat and therefore fresher than a thrown on, jumbled up outfit.Coordinate colours. Rather than going for a wild look, keep it clean and bright with matching shades in your outfit and accessories.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Trendy Skirts: Suitable For All Events

If we think a bit we will find that the Indian lehengas are also skirts after all. So the two have met and have become a part of latest Indo western dresses that are found in all lengths and styles. The best thing about skirts is that you can wear them for all occasions, whether for daily wear, informal wear or formal wear.The trendy Indowestern dresses are best arranged with the combination of the Indian tunics and the sexy skirts. These days Indian fabrics and designs are being added to the western dress styles to create the most interesting skirts and dresses. Apart from the various classical skirts and dresses one can have the latest dresses in the wardrobe if one wishes to stay fashionable. Some of the best offerings of this kind are the long skirts, high waist skirts, denim skirts or the tie dyed skirts with Indian motifs and designs.

The all time skirts are the regular blacks, grays and browns. The colors might look dull but if they are matched by suitable womens tops then they can become fashion statements also. One thing to keep in mind is that all skirts are worthless until they are carefully tailored. Bad tailoring can look disastrous on the lady who is wearing the skirts. So the lovely skirt that a woman chooses over the sexy evening dress can be a reason for embarrassment unless it fits her perfectly.They are even best suited for the informal gatherings when they come in a variety of floral patterns and once again, in the classical and traditional Indian motifs.These days the latest fashion trends are not only delivered by the glossy fashion magazines. Internet has brought the fashion world to the fingertips. One not only gets all the information on the latest fashion but also the various dresses and clothes that are trendy. One just needs to log on to the appropriate site, check and compare the prices and can order online for the dress of choice. If one does not want to buy custom made dress and wishes to get made to order dresses, then there is a provision for it too. Getting online tailor made outfits is no problem. All one needs to do is to correctly put in the measurements as directed. This is applicable to all Indo-western dresses as well as western dresses.The trend of Indowestern wear is not only limited to the skirts alone. If one wishes one can get the full range of dresses like the fashionable shoulder dresses, the halter rancho dress, spaghetti slip dress, smoked tube dress, trendy wrap dress or the keyhole dress in all the Indian motifs and textiles. They just need to be slipped into to look fashionable, sexy and trendy.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Keen Footwear and Styles

Keen is tremendously successful. During the first phase in 2003 they were fortunate to be named "launch of the year" by Footwear News a best shoe publication. With their immediate success the company grew quickly and has over 1000 shoe stores around the United States. Keen shoes are also distributed around the world from Europe to Australia, and New Zealand, including countries in South America.Keen Women's Shoes exceedingly well-liked. From the various types of Keen Mary Janes Women's shoes to their casual shoes, boots, and sandals. If you need Keen Women' Shoes you made a great preference! The KEEN Calistoga Sandal is Classy enough for work, yet rugged enough for an impromptu day hike, The Keen Women's Calistoga Sandal puts an outdoorsy spin on the classic strapped slip-on. The waterproof Nubuck outer can withstand afternoon rainstorms and the Calistoga features Keen's removable leather footbed. Laser-cut designs in the upper provide these sandals an additional feminine flair.

Little pickpockets are everywhere, and your chances of a run-in might be lower if you leave the iconic mouse shirt at home. Don a scarf, nice jeans, and the KEEN Womens Verona Mary Jane Shoe and not only will you blend in with the locals, you also wont be the one in the group begging for a break from the museums and attractions. The premium leather upper that covers the majority of your foot is of Florence-grade quality and is Vatican dress-code approved.Hanging'-at-the-beach-looks and the incredible comfort of leather make the KEEN Women's Sydney II Shoes an ideal choice for casual summer wear. Slip your feet into these leather-lined kicks and feel the advanced arch support of the Sydney II Shoes. It seems pretty selected that KEEN constructed these shoes with summer skirts and umbrella-equipped drinks in mind, so follow suit and enjoy the summer sun.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Latest Styles in Mens Underwear

The range of mens underwear has evolved a lot and now the variety available is huge. The men no longer are subjected to wear the conventional white briefs or the boxers which had no style. The boxers and the briefs have been made more stylish and also more comfortable, in many colours and in many fabrics which are liked by all the men who are conscious of the fashion. Mens silk underwear is a popular item and this shows the development that has come about in this segment.There was a time when there was no variety available for men but now you can get no-fly, low rise, boxer briefs besides the conventional patterns that were available. Irrespective of the age men can now easily choose a style that they are comfortable wearing and suits their needs. Now like women men also know that one style cannot suit everybody and this is reflected by the increasing popularity of mens silk underwear.

To meet the demand of the fashion conscious board shorts, boy shorts, and trunks are being designed. The fashion in this segment has got a new dimension with fabrics like microfiber, mesh and Lycra and silk are being used. Mens silk underwear is quite comfortable to wear and is liked by many.A popular style in the segment is that of thongs which are worn by men who want things which are not regular. They are available in different fabrics and different colours and men find these very comfortable to wear. The huge variety of men underwear including the mens silk underwear can be found easily. They are available in online stores and also in departmental stores in the market. As the demand for these is increasing the number of shops stocking the variety is also increasing. There are many styles available for the men who play sports and athletes. These are a boon for the active men. With so many colours and styles and fabrics like mens silk underwear shows that men underwear have truly come a long way.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Making Your Own Scent For Your Own Perfumes

When making your own scents, you should always remember that perfumes have three basic structures or layers, namely: the base notes, heart or middle notes and top notes. Top notes are the first smell that you'll notice and it is also the first one to evaporate.Top notes handle the first impressions. It creates the mood and the one that immediately captivates. Meanwhile, the heart notes or otherwise known as the middle or coeur notes. These scents appear later and last longer. They give character to the perfume. The final layer is the base notes which lasts the longest. They slowly come out blending with both the heart note and the top note.Make certain that you don't put natural essential oils and absolutes as top notes. They are basically complex compounds that sometimes already contain middle notes and even top notes characteristics. So care should be taken when you start mixing or blending different kinds of essential oils.Ideally, top notes are made from citrus oils like bergamot, lemon, mandarin, orange, etc. Conifer oils such as cypress, fir, pine, spruce, etc. can also be used. Also popular top notes oils include mint oils, cardamom, basil, chamomile, juniperberry, ginger, petitgrain and rosemary. When it comes to middle notes, probably the best oils to use are floral oils and absolutes such as caraway, black pepper, cinnamon, clary sage and clove bud.

Oils from elemi, coriander, galbanum, sweet marjoram, geranium, lavender and nutmeg are also great middle note materials. Palmarosa, thyme and violet leaf absolute have also been used before and their blending capabilities have proved to be quite effective. Wood oils like cedarwood, gaiac, linaloe wood and sandalwood are great as base notes. So are resin oils like frankincense and myrrh.Perfumers also use labdanum, patchouli, oakmoss absolute, vetiver and even vanilla as base notes for their perfumes.And as important as the actual steps are, one needs to take regular breaks. Not only will this help in raising creativity but it will help make you safe from some harmful effects of prolong exposure from oils. Remember that you are working with essential oils.These oils are highly concentrated and give off very strong smell. It is, therefore, possible to become sick if you spent too much time working on them especially in unventilated areas. And also, there's also a limit to how much scent or perfume your nose can take.

Funny Tee Shirts




In an industry filled with easy-outs and sometimes scandalous content, Local celebrity and Goodie two sleeves are dedicated to offering positive, lighthearted content on the funny tees and other accessories and being the entities known for it's professionalism and hilarious materials. They both are on the mission to make people smile in a witty way and make them feel good on the inside and out. Without any doubt, they can help their customers improve their images with stylish clothing and other accessories.Apart from these two famous and sought after brands, there are many others selling their designs throughout multiple online stores. Their immense online galleries of hundreds of categories of hand-selected and authentic clothing items offers the comfort of shopping at anytime and from anywhere.


The internet accessibility made it for sure simpler and more convenient for people to shop and also it allowed different funny tees brands to spread all over the places. Most of these brands are nowadays known in all main shopping areas such as north America and Europe.As online retailers, mission of all of them is quite elementary: be as best online clothing stores as possible. That is why many of them offer free shipping on orders over certain amount of payable amount, easy no-hassle returns and price matching. It is crucial for online stores to make it clear that they want their customers to feel great knowing that they are getting the best price on the hottest items and styles, and feel protected if anything does not turn out to be what they expected.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Hot footwear trend for women this winter season

How can we forget the much adored wedge heel. Well, they aren’t off for the season rather the designers have presented them in a unique way. The sling backs style is also in vogue, this type of design usually has a sexy look, and an elegant strap is added around the wearer’s foot. This shoe is a best fit for pencil skirt which falls just below the knees.Moreover the range of open toes shoes are quite popular this season, you can find a versatile range of these types of shoes. There are wide ranges of shoe colors which range from plum or maroon. It is recommended that you should wear sandals that are provided with a strap with any kind of dress, sandals with black, metallic, bronze and silver color are the perfect choice. Silver and white sandals go perfectly with white gold or sterling jewelry. If you are fond of wearing denim skirts, then perhaps boots are the perfect choice, which give a comfortable as well as casual look.

Glossy patent leather on red and black color is the best material for shoes for this winter. You can also add up your style statement with the much adoring velvet material which is available in the colors of black, purple, yellow, green and golden, depending upon your attire. You can also add a wild touch to your footwear by selecting animal print shoes, which is quite latest trend for this winter.You can find a versatile range of online shops that deliver braded and latest collection of shoes and sandals at affordable price tag. Many shops also offer discounted women shoes, Designer Men's Shoes and much more, so don’t wait and grab the best opportunity to buy footwear this winter season.

Sunday, January 3, 2010

A Look at Wedding Purses

If there's one day when you want to look stunning, it's your wedding day. You also want to be practical on this busy day. You probably would like to carry a few needful things along so you'll have them on-hand as you prepare for the reception or as you drive away into the sunset with your beloved. Bridal handbags are both stunning and practical for this very purpose.

Bridal handbags, or wedding purses, come in all shapes and sizes with many dashing designs, and with just enough room to carry those small personal items such as touch-up powder, eye liner, lipstick, deodorant, a comb or brush, keys, handkerchiefs, or maybe even a little spare change! After the wedding, there are always photos, reception food and drink, and a time of fellowship with family and friends. A bridal handbag allows you to carry a few things along to touch up your hair and makeup as you make the transition from the wedding to the reception.

Types of Bridal Handbags

Bridal handbags are usually very small and easy to carry. They may be decorated with sequins, beads, crystals, lace, ribbons, miniature tassels, or precious stones. Wedding handbags are usually made of materials such as satin, silk, nylon, or polyester.

There are three basic styles of handbags for brides: clutch, fancy, and structured. Clutch bridal purses are typically made of silk or satin, have an inner lining, and do not have straps or handles. Fancy handbags are usually made with elegant designs embellished with precious stones, crystals, or beads. They also come with decorated handles made of metal or cloth with optional shoulder straps. Structured wedding handbags have a stable bottom and are usually made of satin, silk, nylon, or polyester. They also usually have handles and clasps made of metal.

Accentuate Your Wedding Dress

Bridal handbags are a great accessory for your wedding attire. Choose a bridal purse that matches or complements your dress, jewelry, tiara, and wedding shoes. The handbag should be made of the same or similar material as your dress and have similar patterns and designs. If your dress has lace and white pearls, find a wedding purse decorated with lace and white pearls (or beads that resemble pearls).

Choose a bridal handbag that fits your style and your figure. The handbag should be easy to handle and not too large. You don't want to attract too much attention to your wedding purse. It shouldn't stand out, but it should blend with your other attire. It should add a touch of elegance without dominating the reception photos.

Wedding Handbags as Bridesmaid Gifts

Wedding handbags can also be ordered to match the dresses
of bridesmaids and given as gifts from the bride. Choose handbags that your bridesmaids can use for other occasions, not only at the wedding. Every woman and girl loves a new handbag, so these make excellent gifts!

If you're not sure where to shop for bridal handbags, you can find a variety of styles online along with other wedding accessories such as tiaras, ring cushions, jewelry, and more. Use these tips to find a lovely bridal handbag for your special day!

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Three Steps to Designing a Tee-Shirt

A number of technologies exist today, from inkjet transfers to online designers, which make designing and printing your own t-shirts easy and affordable. But ease of production doesn't guarantee a good design. The following are three design components to consider when creating a design for a t-shirt: Contrast, Size, and Balance.

Contrast is the difference in *brightness* between colors. You want to have contrast between your ink colors and your shirt. For example, bright yellow, a perfectly good color, is not good for text on a white shirt because white and yellow are similar in brightness. It's very difficult to read yellow letters on a white background. Dark colored inks, likewise, do not show up well on dark colored shirts. Navy blue ink, for example, won't show up on a black shirt (or a burgundy shirt, or forest green, etc...).

Another area where you need to consider contrast is the graphic itself. A graphic (or multicolored font) that is made up of a group of similar colors, such as dark blue, deep purple, and black, will be hard to distinguish; the lines and colors will visually blur together. Contrast between light and dark colors will make your graphics easy to recognize.

Size does matter when it comes to shirt design. Bigger is usually better for both text and graphic elements. Your design needs to be able to be read from around six to eight feet away. Keep your text relatively simple, or at least have a major few words that are large and easily seen. People don't have the time or inclination to read a paragraph of text on a shirt. You have about 3 seconds to get your message across before the shirt has passed by. While smaller text can be used, remember to save it for information that is less important than your main idea since it will be less easily seen.

Balance refers to the overall distribution of text and images on your shirt. A layout is described as being "heavy" where there is a lot of imagery or thick, full, font styles. As the word implies, when there is an area that is heavy (or light), there needs to be a similar area on the other side. Balance can be focused either left/right or top/bottom. As a design element, balance is an area where there is the most leeway for "breaking the rules". Many times an off-balance, asymmetric design can be very energetic. But for a classic, clean design remember to keep your elements balanced.

If you are conscious of Contrast, Size, and Balance when designing your t-shirt, you will be well on your way to a result that will be visually pleasing to both you and your audience.

The Human Love Affair with Jewelry




Man's love for ornaments goes back to the earliest days of human civilization. Starting from the ancient Egyptian rule to the medieval days of Chinese empire, and ranging as far back in the ancient era when the indigenous populace solely occupied America, we have sufficient proof to showcase how men and women wore all forms of ornaments. In fact, some recent findings even suggest that ornamental beads were being produced as far back as 100K years ago.

Incidentally, jewelry was never meant for beautifying one's body in the earlier times, and was intended more for practical uses, such as pinning clothes together or family wealth storage. In the contemporary world however, it's manly used now for decorating bodies. We can find, as a result, two different categories of ornaments getting evolved with time as we trace back its history. Obviously these two different forms were meant for men and women respectively. Men preferred adorning themselves with the sturdier jewelry items, such as heavier gold chains and wider rings that could have expensive stones studded inside them, to display their wealth and power, while women chose wearing sleek nose rings, earrings, bracelets etc, to enhance their feminine outlook.

Many historical societies had set norms for wearing ornaments. This often made it very hard for commoners even to dream of buying, leave aside wearing precious metals. There are no such restrictions in today's world however, as people could buy whatever they wished for and had the capacity to purchase it. It should still sound natural to imagine that only the rich might wear the most precious jewelry items even today, since no law on earth has made it possible to bring down the gap of rich and poor until this date.

Varying trends based on one's religious and political identities, socio-economic realities, and differing cultural ethos could still be traced out in today's jewelry fashions, hence the divisions remain in some or the other ways. Many of today's young generation might find navel piercing a way of bold defiance. Similarly, you might see a completely new class of jewelry lovers who will buy ornaments just for its aesthetic value and not for the rare materials involved.

Many well known ornaments like gold chains, bracelets, earrings etc, could be seen in all time zones if you looked across the world. However, some products like gold chains and rings are equally popular in men and women buyers both. The difference could often be seen in the overall sizes they come with and the rare metals involved in manufacturing those items, which has already been spoken about in this write-up earlier. Some very popular gold chain types could be named as Box, Byzantine, Curb, Figaro, Mesh, Omega etc. Each of these normally has a distinct way of getting manufactured. For example, Curb comes with a series of interlocked, oblong and beveled rings, while Figaro, which has a similar pattern that of Curb, will normally have a ring twice as long as others after a gap of every three links.

The market for jewelry items continues to grow all out, and remains one of the most lucrative ones around the globe. Some very big ornament makers could be seen operating internationally, including those based in the USA. One could buy items from these companies by going to their official websites, and entering the required information, which hardly takes making a few mouse-clicks at any given moment. Several dozen websites from the USA and elsewhere could be seen competing for your orders in this manner, leading out into a cost reduction for you to your surprise.