Image via Wikipedia We all want a sense of our own style and individuality. We want to our signature style to express our creativity, confidence and originality. How do you go about creating a look that is yours and allows your expression and creative to flow through? Here are a few great tips to help. First, choose a look that you completely enjoy. This look will be the foundation of your style. Whether the style you choose is casual, chic, earthy or athletic, use it as the basis to add more personalized touches. Wear your hair and clothes in a more creative fashion. For example, … [Read more...]
Many Uses of Gold from Past to Present
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s an assumption of beauty: gold is offered appreciative glances, is understood to be a resource that shimmers. There’s more to discover with this metal than mere aesthetics, however. Instead gold has many uses: Jewelry The most ancient -- and most expected -- use for gold is its application within the field of jewelry. Its malleability allows it to be shaped into necessary designs; and its resistance to corrosion ensures that pieces remain bright. This was the original intention of this metal, with recently found archaeological artifacts dating back to the Predynastic Period … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Colors for You
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image by Liz (perspicacious.org) via Flickr One of the most important details of choosing your wardrobe is choosing the most flattering colors. You want to choose the most flattering colors that will enhance your individual skin tone. Here are a few tips to help you make those choices. Determine Your Skin Tone and Clothing Colors Choose which “season” is most closely associated with your skin tone. Skin tones and people can be divided into these seasons — winter, spring, summer and fall — by individual skin tone. Here’s how the seasons and skin tones breakdown Winter … [Read more...]
5 Most Unusual Gadgets for Your Car
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You've probably already got a smart phone, so why not turn your car into a smart car?! There are plenty of unusual gadgets on the market which will enhance your driving experience. They may even turn your car into your second home. Feel Like You're at the Movies Ever get the urge for some freshly popped popcorn when you're on the open road? Well, you're in luck. RoadPro has released a portable popcorn popper which also doubles as a saucepan! This gadget is great if you do a lot of travel for work, or if you are taking a long road trip and know there won't be many places to stop along the … [Read more...]
Choosing Patterns and Fabrics for Your Sewing Projects
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Creating and sewing your own clothes or garments can be a fun and creative outlet. You may choose to sew clothes only for yourself; or you may even be sewing for someone else. Either way, here are a few tips and guidelines for choosing the best patterns and fabrics for your projects. Determine the precise measurements for whomever you will be sewing for. This includes measurements for: Height Chest/bust Waist Back waist length (This is the measurement is from the base of the neck to the waist) Hips Men’s measurements should also include: Pant … [Read more...]
You Too Can Be a Fashion Plate
June 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Do you ever feel like there is a fashion handbook that everyone has access to except you? Do you ever look around your office and wonder how people manage to put together clothing that looks great, is fashionable and flattering? Or that what you are wearing is somehow wrong? Unless you have a personal designer, chances are you feel this way at least some of the time. Learning to be fashionable does take some time, but once you have developed your own sense of style you can easily integrate the latest fashions into your wardrobe and become a member of the … [Read more...]
High Fashion Without High Prices
June 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia We all want to feel fashionable, but when it comes to putting together colors and patterns, many off us are fashions-nots. Today, we are bombarded by images of the 'beautiful people' every day and it often seems impossible to put together looks that are current, trendy and flattering. Consider using popular fashion magazines, television, movies, and 'star' magazines, to help you define your look. Spend some time reviewing what celebrities are wearing and see what appeals to you. You may notice trends, such as popularity of the maxi dress this year, that you … [Read more...]
Be Your Own Designer
June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Everywhere we look, we see images of beautiful people wearing beautiful clothing. Gorgeous models stomp the runway during fashion shows designed to showcase the latest designers and their fashions. Finding your individual fashion voice often seems nearly impossible. As designers develop new styles or rehab old ones, the pressure to fit in often means wearing clothing that doesn't fit your personal sense of style. Instead of following fashion trends, why not consider using them simply to augment your own sense of style. Spend some time looking at current … [Read more...]
Four Summer Styles and Accessories
June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Summer is the time of backyard barbecues, outdoor picnics, playing in the yard and spending time with family and friends in the pleasant weather. Stored away for the summer are heavy blankets and winter clothing. Gone as well are the dark colors and heavy fabrics that we may have used as decorations during the winter months. If you’re looking for ways to freshen up your décor, be it inside or out, then the following four summer styles and accessories may help. Shabby Chic Shabby chic is facing a rebirth as more and more people fall in love with the nostalgic look. It is fun to … [Read more...]
Why is Fashion Important
May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There are a variety of reasons why fashion is important and several things you should take into consideration when buying trendy clothes. What You Need to Know About Fashion Every year there are numerous fashion shows showing off endless amounts of clothing and accessories. Some clothing lines that seem like a trendy upgrade to a popular brand and some outlandish pieces geared to be exclusive, bold and creating a loud statement are always to be found. Whatever the case is, fashion is a very big industry. It does not take long for a brand or line of clothing to peak and the designs … [Read more...]