<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" xmlns:blogger="http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:16 +0000</lastBuildDate><title>Fashion And Style</title><description>For the latest fashion trends, advice, and news, and all the gossip from the celebrity fashion scene, check out fashion</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>41</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-6386824009352308269</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:49:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-09-11T09:50:09.186-07:00</atom:updated><title>Stunning range of sex toys</title><description>&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;&lt;xml&gt;  &lt;w:worddocument&gt;   &lt;w:view&gt;Normal&lt;/w:View&gt;   &lt;w:zoom&gt;0&lt;/w:Zoom&gt;   &lt;w:punctuationkerning/&gt;   &lt;w:validateagainstschemas/&gt;   &lt;w:saveifxmlinvalid&gt;false&lt;/w:SaveIfXMLInvalid&gt;   &lt;w:ignoremixedcontent&gt;false&lt;/w:IgnoreMixedContent&gt;   &lt;w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext&gt;false&lt;/w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText&gt;   &lt;w:compatibility&gt;    &lt;w:breakwrappedtables/&gt;    &lt;w:snaptogridincell/&gt;    &lt;w:wraptextwithpunct/&gt;    &lt;w:useasianbreakrules/&gt;    &lt;w:dontgrowautofit/&gt;   &lt;/w:Compatibility&gt;   &lt;w:browserlevel&gt;MicrosoftInternetExplorer4&lt;/w:BrowserLevel&gt;  &lt;/w:WordDocument&gt; &lt;/xml&gt;&lt;![endif]--&gt;  &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;What an amazing variety of sex toys. Sex toys range from purely male or female sex toys for toys that can be used for both sexes. There are also a few sex toys that can also be classified as sex or family benefits.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;The purpose of sex toys&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Several sex toys help stimulate establishment, the female genitalia are more sensitive or give a feeling of being different to &quot;normal&quot; sex. Other variations of sex toys &quot;environment&quot; to do during sex, such party is called linen. Sometimes they are used to help people, naked sex to achieve sexual satisfaction. However, most sex toys new way to directly stimulate the genitals of men or women for sexual gratification.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Using sex toys is a new experience and changes in sexual experience motion. It can also provide an element of fantasy to enhance or strengthen the relationship.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Usually, it is estimated that sex toy right stimulation of genitals in warming or during sexual intercourse or as a means of achieving an orgasm just through offering stimulation provided by sex toys.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Types of sex toys&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Vibrating sex toys&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Probably the most famous &#39; sex toys, vibrators, as its name suggests, with vibration, the stimulus of the genitals. They are mainly used to stimulate the clitoris, but it can also be used to promote other parts of the female body or person&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;The simplest of them in pencil or stick form (although typically thicker than a pencil). They often have a built-in rechargeable battery (or two) that feeds a small electric motor. Sometimes the battery and an external controller and vibrator connected to the wire. The machine is equipped with a small, fixed to the balancer shaft. Heavy machinery and helicopters was cast in small circular motions, where you feel the vibration.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;With a vibrator that has such power, controller, increase motor speed increases, and, thus, the rate and magnitude of the vibration. Speed and strength and vibration effects like stimulation you find sex toys. The best effect is not as strong or as fast as possible. Optimal settings can also be changed as Your arousal level builds. To get the best results is a vibrator which can be controlled.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;A variety of vibrators have different characteristics and you may find that you prefer a combination of much more than anyone else, and your preferences may change depending on what part of your body, you will be driving.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Recently, e-Government has been published which offer not only static strength/speed also allows you to select a template and surges. This can be very effective.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;There are other sex toys vibrating stimulators Analyzer, such as butterflies and vibrating penis ring.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Other controlled sex toys&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;There are a couple of sex toys to use other means to ensure the mechanical stimuli. This usually hangs machine that makes sex toys is constantly changing its shape, is a kind of rotation, or does it move back and forth. The back and forth movement sometimes air pump driven by the engine instead. The movement is used to create, for example, a mechanical tongue licking, vibrator, penetrating her pussy and mouth Simulators humans &#39; gives &#39; blowjob.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;On a larger scale and more expensive, there is a &quot;sex machine for stretching and vibrating dildo.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;A combination of sex toys&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;So far, we have seen, move, vibrate and, wide-eyed, sex toys. You guessed it, that&#39;s all they are available in various combinations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;The combination of a rabbit style vibrator clit a lot &quot;with vibration and vaginal stimulation for movement of traffic and sometimes impose.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Many sex toys add surface they have different textures, dildo or vibrator soft spines or ridges and undulating form.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Change the feeling of sex toys&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;Sex toys vibrating and no changes to offers or move proposals, the feeling of sex.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;For example, there are many branches that put penis in different sensations for both partners &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bangyoulater.com/&quot;&gt;bangyoulater sex&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;with penetration.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;There are rings to tighten squeeze the base of the penis and scrotum, or to maintain an erection, as well as change their feelings. Fits over the penis and thickeners that partners can give the sensation of human during penetration.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;There are a number of lubricants, which can change the sensation of sex significantly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-ansi-language:EN&quot; lang=&quot;EN&quot;&gt;PVC and polyurethane sheets, water and oil are smooth or messy sex can be used.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;&lt;xml&gt;  &lt;w:latentstyles deflockedstate=&quot;false&quot; latentstylecount=&quot;156&quot;&gt;  &lt;/w:LatentStyles&gt; &lt;/xml&gt;&lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 10]&gt; &lt;style&gt;  /* Style Definitions */  table.MsoNormalTable  {mso-style-name:&quot;Table Normal&quot;;  mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;  mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;  mso-style-noshow:yes;  mso-style-parent:&quot;&quot;;  mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;  mso-para-margin:0in;  mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;  mso-pagination:widow-orphan;  font-size:10.0pt;  font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;  mso-ansi-language:#0400;  mso-fareast-language:#0400;  mso-bidi-language:#0400;} &lt;/style&gt; &lt;![endif]--&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/09/stunning-range-of-sex-toys.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-3850918778299479483</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:27:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-07-31T06:27:49.849-07:00</atom:updated><title>Keeping Cheap Flights Cheap with Baggage Costs</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Since cheap flights are so cheap, low cost carriers usually make up for profit they have lost by charging their passengers through other things i.e. a certain amount for food, seating preference or even leg room. Other extra charges that are considered by many customers as hidden charges in cheap flights include baggage costs. With these in mind, how can you keep your low cost flight cheap?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;As low cost carriers are trying to minimize their expenses to make more profit, they usually have a rather restrictive baggage or luggage policy. To ensure that you do not add extra charges to your cheap flight, it is best that you board the plane with just one hand carry luggage. Limit that luggage to 10 kilograms and you should do just find. The dimensions of your luggage should also be around 55 x 40 x 20 centimeters. This of course is general information and if you plan to not add more money to your expenses by just carrying one luggage, you should take a look at your carrier&#39;s website or give them a call.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;For passengers planning to bring some extra luggage, you would have to check how much per extra kilo will cost you. Often, you would have to pay for it once you book your ticket but you can also do this at the airport. It is better to be prepared with some extra cash though since prices change pretty often. Travelers who are on a budget should keep in mind that paying for checked-in luggage through the carrier&#39;s website or through a booking company online is way cheaper as compared to paying it at the airport. To ensure that you will not be spending too much on your luggage, it is better to call your carrier of choice in case there are any changes in terms of their prices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aside from your baggage, you should also look into the fine print for the promo you are availing of because often, low cost carriers just put in a certain price that does not include taxes and other fees. While some airlines only add minimal fees, others are just exorbitant so it is best to do your homework before you book a ticket. Cheap flights are wonderful. However, one should keep in mind that some airlines that offer &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.flightsairtickets.net/&quot;&gt;cheap flights&lt;/a&gt; also have a tendency to put hidden charges in your ticket.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/07/keeping-cheap-flights-cheap-with.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-4644243489859945404</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:33:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-07-30T09:33:36.782-07:00</atom:updated><title>Car insurance rates for seniors</title><description>&lt;p&gt;One of the most authoritative organizations that researches and comments on insurance matters is the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. A part of its remit is to monitor the general levels of claims and to make informed predictions based on the trends. As the number of boomers reaching retirement age has been increasing steadily, the IIHS suggested there was likely to be a steady increase in the number of claims made by drivers over the age of 75. At the time, this seems a reasonable assumption. As we age, everyone finds their reflexes slow down and their eyesight is no longer as sharp. Yet the IIHS has now admitted it made the wrong call. In fact the number of accident claims involving the elderly has fallen. In the most recent data covering 2009 through 2010, this trend has continued.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;So what has happened to throw off the statistical expectation? Well, score one for the medical profession. Even though the cost of medical care has been rising rapidly, the safety net for our seniors ensures they still have access to good quality treatment. This is helping them stay in better shape. Now add in the fact our seniors are more socially responsible. They know they may be starting to lose their edge so they begin to drive more slowly, and avoid driving at night when they may have greater difficulty is seeing. As the mental faculties also come under pressure, they keep to the routes they know well and generally take greater care. The most responsible go through driving courses designed to help seniors navigate our roads with the least risk. Some modify their vehicles to make them safer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vehicleinsuranceoptions.com/insurance-for-seniors.html&quot;&gt;cheapest car insurance&lt;/a&gt; comes through membership of Carfit. This is a project run jointly by a number of organization representing the interests of the aging. The idea is to offer advice and practical assistance to upgrade skills and make vehicles safer to drive. This reflects the reality that the elderly cannot easily adapt to modern life unless they continue to drive. With insurance companies offering the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vehicleinsuranceoptions.com/&quot;&gt;cheapest car insurance&lt;/a&gt; rates as an incentive and occupational therapists to advise, there&#39;s no reason why seniors cannot continue driving without having an accident.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-insurance-rates-for-seniors.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-8991440748434282806</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:50:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-07-29T07:50:50.013-07:00</atom:updated><title>Buying from a consolidator</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The consolidators are the firms that buy in bulk from the airlines and act like wholesalers, selling the seats on to travel professionals. They specialize in the international rather than the domestic routes. However, a small number of the consolidators are prepared to deal directly with the public or to accept approaches from a member of the public through a travel professional. If you can find a consolidator prepared to deal with you directly, you can save up to 70% of the listed seat price. These really are cheap air tickets. However, the consolidators have to be careful. If they sell too many seats directly to the public, they are competing with the travel professionals. If the professionals take their business to the consolidators who are wholesale only, this will ruin the errant consolidator&#39;s business. For this reason, very few of the Google hits that come up for a search on &quot;consolidator&quot; are genuine. However, the hits for reputable travel agents offering seats from a consolidator are almost certainly genuine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;To be sure you are dealing with the right seller, you need inside information from a travel professional or you need a travel professional to make the approach for you. It&#39;s worth paying a commission to the travel professional to buy the seats for you at the wholesale rate. When buying, it&#39;s best to be flexible and ask for seats in the off-season. Even with a commission, you can save up to 60% of the listed seat price. However, note that these &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airexpedition.net/&quot;&gt;cheap air tickets&lt;/a&gt;are not refundable and you can only change the flight if you pay a penalty. This can make it worth your while to buy flight insurance in case it&#39;s necessary to change the dates of travel or cancel. You will also find it very difficult to correct any mistake in the booking. For example, if you misspell your name or a part of your address, this can lead to you being refused a boarding pass and you will lose the ticket price. Contacting a consolidator and persuading it to amend a ticket is challenging. If for any reason you cannot fly, always give as much notice as possible. If the airport record you as a no-show, it will be very difficult to get any refund or claim on the insurance.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/07/buying-from-consolidator.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-336777209598838953</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-07-16T03:19:32.991-07:00</atom:updated><title>Everything seems to cost more today. It is a good day any time you can save money. When it comes to travel, there are several ways to save money wh</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Everything seems to cost more today. It is a good day any time you can save money. When it comes to travel, there are several ways to save money when flying.  If you are able to, use as many of these recommendations together to get the best cheap flights possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be Flexible With Travel Dates&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;It simply costs more when you travel during peak times such as spring breaks and holidays.  You can save money by scheduling your flight during less traveled weeks.  Airlines want to sell as many tickets as possible and are more likely to offer reduced prices during those times.  If you are flying internationally, be sure to check the peak travel times for your destination country.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fly on Off-Peak Days&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weekends are peak travel days but if you are willing to stay overnight and fly out on Sunday instead of Saturday, you have a better chance of getting lower priced tickets.  The very best days to fly are Tuesday through Thursday.  Unless a holiday falls on one of those days, you will get the lowest ticket prices on those days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Look for Package Deals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Packages often include hotel accommodations and a rental car.  If you received your tickets as part of a package deal through a travel agent, you should have already received a discount of some kind.  Be sure to verify that information prior to your trip.  Package deals are a great option if you have not already purchased your tickets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compare Prices&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a must.  Without comparing prices, you will probably not receive the lowest prices available. The fastest way to compare prices is to visit websites that sell airline tickets.  Aggregator sites allow visitors to search all available airfare for a specified time period and destination at one central location.  They offer a convenience that is unparalleled and can get you the most affordable ticket prices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Updated&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can subscribe for price alerts from online sites.  There are numerous online sites that allow customers to sign-up for travel newsletters, promotions, and coupons.  These notices can provide valuable information on upcoming ticket sales from leading airlines.  You can receive alerts electronically to your email address or cell phone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Getting cheap flights is possible if you know where to look.  You can take advantage of these recommendations to get the lowest airfare rates possible.  When you buy &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.flightsairtickets.net/&quot;&gt;cheap flights&lt;/a&gt;, you have more cash on hand for your travels.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/07/everything-seems-to-cost-more-today-it.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-5994287081344132197</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:57:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-31T11:58:47.635-07:00</atom:updated><title>Silver Necklaces for the Ladies of Fashion and Style</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Women love just jewellery. Only they can appreciate the true value of  a glinting piece clinging around the neck, hugging the wrists, and  those enfolding the fingers. An elegant necklace is probably the best  gift a man can give to her lady. But buying necklaces is perhaps a  troublesome thing for someone. Whether you are buying a necklace for  yourself or for somebody else, the first thing you need to do is look  for popular shops in your place. If you cannot find one, then going  online for jewellery shopping isn&#39;t a bad option.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;There are many  materials for necklaces and one of the best pick in the market is one  made of sterling silver, which is flashy and elegant. Silver necklaces  have this power of throwing out brilliance and statement. Say nothing  when you are donning a lustrous piece of elegance around your neck.  Silver is in the league of gold or platinum and designers easily put  some gemstones (like citrine and peridot) to enhance its natural charm.  Sterling silver necklaces come in various designs. Some are endowed with  pendants and stone ornaments while others are plain, stylish silver  chains.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Necklaces made of silver come in different lengths just  like all the other kinds of necklaces. You can have a collection of  necklaces that come in different lengths but consider your apparel,  facial structure, and body type when choosing a necklace to put on. Keep  in mind that your choice for a necklace can either make or break your  overall get-up. People first look at your face and as they look down,  what they see first is that shimmering piece hanging down your neck,  accentuating your mid-chest region which would be otherwise bare.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Buying  necklaces online is tricky because you don&#39;t get to try them around  your neck to see if it would look great. This is even more of an issue  if you are choosing jewellery chokers because you need to make sure they  fit just right, not too tight and not too loose. So get a good  measurement of your neckline and compare it with the measurement of the  necklace shown on an online jewellery shop. You can ask the dealer for  specifics. Sterling silver chokers would usually measure around 15  inches and these ornaments simply run around your neckline for sheer  accentuation. Collar silver jewellery would be a little shorter than  chokers and they give a snug fit. Collar jewellery usually has at least  three strands and it clings closer to the neck than any other type of  necklace. Long necklaces vary from short princess necklaces that may be  as short as 17 inches to lariats that are more than half a yard. Long  necklaces made of silver are flexible when it comes to accessorizing and  they can be worn in different ways and styles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Nonetheless,  necklace lengths depend on the occasion. Business appointments and  corporate meet-ups don&#39;t demand for overdressing and too much jewellery.  All you need is a matinee silver necklace that settles on the chest.  There is no need for luxury silver chokers or rope necklaces. You don&#39;t  need to look too flashy in the corporate world, especially if there are  employee attire codes to adhere to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;When shopping online, read  necklace length specifications and find out if the length of the clasp  is included. Necklace clasps add less than an inch to the entire length  of the jewellery though.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;You should also make sure that the silver  necklace is of sterling silver and not fake silver. Since it&#39;s tough to  distinguish between sterling silver and counterfeit, you should buy  only from reputable sellers online.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/03/silver-necklaces-for-ladies-of-fashion.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-1554007052787013517</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:57:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-31T11:58:17.688-07:00</atom:updated><title>Men&#39;s Clothing - Jacket Fashions &amp; Styles</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Jackets are an essential part of Mens clothing. They keep you  warm and can be a perfect addition to any stylish outfit. Jackets are  offered in a range of different styles and designs. Below are some of  the popular styles designed for casual wear. After reading this you will  understand what type of mens clothing should be worn with each jacket.  This kind of mens clothing is meant for autumn and winter seasons when  the temperature dips down. By learning about the different jackets  available you can decide which fits your style and liking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A lot  of the styles which are found in Mens clothing today, originally came  from clothing made for soldiers, pilots and sailors in World War I and  II. The bomber jacket is a great example of clothing originating from  that era. A bomber jacket is made from leather and designed to keep the  body warm. This type of mens clothing is fitted and has an elastic  waistline and cuffs to prevent cold air from coming in and warm air from  escaping. This is the kind of clothing you will want to have in your  wardrobe for autumn and early winter. Some bomber jackets are offered  with fur lining to provide extra insulation and protection from the  cold. It is essential that you choose a bomber jacket that fits right  and is not too baggy or bunched up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A pea coat is another popular  style of clothing worn during colder seasons. Pea coats are made of wool  and have large buttons made from wood or metal. Pea coats usually are  thigh length and are available in colours such as navy blue, black,  olive green and brown. Pea coats are not exclusively mens clothing and  are also worn by women. This kind of clothing suits all body types as  long as it is worn at the right length.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A blazer is a must have if  you are looking for a complete clothing wardrobe. It looks great with  jeans and corduroy pants. If you are planning to wear a blazer for a  date, you should pair a black blazer with a white v-neck tshirt and  jeans. This combination of clothing will really make a man look well  defined and smart. When wearing a blazer you should always wear mens  clothing that is contrasting in colour. Tan and white, black and white,  navy blue and tan are just some of the colour combinations to consider  while wearing this type of mens clothing. Many times the blazer is  confused with the sports jacket. A sports jacket is a completely  different type of clothing. Tweed is a common fabric used for making  sports jackets. Now that you have gained an idea of the different  jackets available, you can start shopping for the right kind of mens  clothing to fill your wardrobe. Color, fit, length and style are the  main keys to finding a proper jacket. Browsing through a number of  stores will give you an idea of what clothing is currently in style and  the kind of look that will be suitable for you.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/03/mens-clothing-jacket-fashions-styles.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-9188895576937056162</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:28:03.654-07:00</atom:updated><title>Dog Bicycle Carriers - Fashion and Style Cruising With Your Pet</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Did you know you can get a dog bicycle carrier for your pet? Yes,  it is not just Dorothy Gale who can carry her own personal Toto in a  basket on her bicycle! Now, anyone can get that Wizard of Oz look when  traveling with their pet. Today, there are dozens of different styles of  carriers that attach to your bicycles handle bars, allowing you to  stick your small dog inside for a fun trip for you both.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A dog  bicycle carrier is designed to be a safe, secure place for your pet. You  will not have to worry about him jumping out while you are riding,  since the carrier is made to prevent this from happening. This is true  of every style of carrier. That said, there are virtually unlimited  features, colors, and styles to choose from, so you can get the  on-the-go look that is right for both you and your dog. For example,  some carriers are padded, while others are wired. Some come in neutral  colors, some are pastel, while others are bold and bright. You can get  carriers with sun shades to keep the heat off of Fido, while other  carriers come with side pockets for food and water containers, so your  pet can get the sustenance he needs on long trips. You can truly  customize your bicycle travel experience with these carriers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nearly  all dog bicycle carriers attach to the front of the bike, usually on  the handlebars. This is because your dog is usually the safest when you  can see him. However, there are a few models that attach to the side of  your bicycle, and there are even trailers that hitch to the back of the  bike. The choice you make depends entirely on what makes you the most  comfortable. However, if you love to travel by bike, there is no reason  you can not take your dog along for the ride!&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/03/dog-bicycle-carriers-fashion-and-style.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-5813968432305127882</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:27:56.019-07:00</atom:updated><title>Nokia 7373 - A Blend of Fashion and Style</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;These days mobile phones are coming up with latest designs and  features to attract consumers all over the world. These mobile phone are  designed to meet the growing demands of consumers.  These superb mobile  phones are well equipped with the latest features like cutting edge  technologies and amazing styles to satisfy the fashion savvy people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A  member of the exquisite collection of  Nokia L&#39;Amour, Nokia 7373 comes  with a sleek style and stunning graphics. The smooth swivel design  offers an ethnic feel to the handset. The handset is well supported by a  2 inch QVGA screen, an in-built music player, and an FM radio. The  music player supports various formats like AAC, AAC+, eAAC, and enhanced  AAC+ formats. The memory can be expanded up to 2GB to treasure all your  favourite stuff. The Nokia 7373 is also packed with photography  features like a 2 megapixel camera and 8x digital zoom. Cick, capture,  send and share your data with your relatives and friends. The Tri-band  network network keeps you connected around the globe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The handset  is endowed with highly usable features. The swivel designed handset,  Nokia 7373 offers an attractive keypad, a wide 2 inch colour screen  display of up to 262k colours, 128MB of internal memory plus an  expandable MicroSD memory card slot. The  Nokia 7373 is powered with  rich connectivity features like Bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS, XHTML, WAP, etc.  The handset is a combination of amazing style and great features.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The  Nokia 7373 offers a distinctive charm and is empowered with impressive  ergonomics. The screen displays up to 262k colours on the crystal clear  QVGA 2inch screen. An internal memory of 128 Mbytes comes with a MicroSD  memory slot facility. The Bluetooth technology makes communication fast  and easy by allowing you to transfer files. EDGE technology offers high  speed and makes things easier.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/03/nokia-7373-blend-of-fashion-and-style.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-3284886214434213463</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:27:48.198-07:00</atom:updated><title>Between Fashion And Style</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Over the years, over-use and abuse of the key word-Style and Fashion  have tended to transform their original meanings to suit the errors of  the abusers. Also their inter-changeable usages have compounded their  meanings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The Merriam Webster&#39;s Collegiate Dictionary (11th  Edition), defines Fashion as the prevailing (dress) Style during a  particular time: and Style as a distinctive manner of (dressing).  (Emphasis on dress, dressing for the purpose of this article)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;From  these meanings, we see that Fashion is an offshoot of Style. Fashion is  the prevailing Style of a particular period. People of Style are not  necessarily subject to Fashion, but Fashionable people must of necessity  conform to the prevailing Style.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Another thing to note is that  Fashion revolves, while Style evolves. The evolution of Style has  brought about bell-bottoms, jump-ups, high waistbands, etc for men. In  the late 60s and early 70s, crazy after Style icon James Brown, men wore  bell-buttons trousers and tight-fitting shirts with shoes so high they  were variously nicknamed, five foot above sea level, upstairs etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;In  the early 80s, young men copied Michael Jackson&#39;s high waist band,  jump-up black trouser (show me your stockings) and a white pair of  stocks to contrast. Figure out what man will wear those things today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Several  times, attempts have been made to strike a come back for these old  skools, but the truth is that better taste will never let them prevail.  This is what I mean by evolution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;On the other hand, check out the  history of women&#39;s dress-from the corset to tight-knee, to micro mini,  maxi, ball gown and back to all of them again. They are always in a  revolution. What goes around comes around.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Generally speaking,  men&#39;s wear is more about Style than Fashion, while women&#39;s wear is more  about Fashion than Style. Although there are couple of women who are  more into Style than Fashion. But then fashion is meant to update the  woman dress-wise. To keep her nature forever attractive, whether in  glamorous or simple Style. That is why Fashion shows are basically about  women&#39;s wear; an attempt to revive the old with the modern  modifications and sway the consumer to the currency of a prevailing  Style in an endless cycle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The few men&#39;s wears you may see are  only there to carry us along, because at the end of it all, the men pick  the top. Fashion designers are hard put as to what to do to men&#39;s wear  on the run way. They have played us into fashion-by-language; casual,  leisure, and the lounge wears; they have tried to call some sport and  outdoors; separated them into summer, winter and spring.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;But  between you and I, it is all a farce. Men&#39;s wear will and forever be  shirts and trousers. Even the jacket is only a modified shirt padded to  keep the wearer warm in cold conditions, which also serves to give among  others, the effect of comportment and formality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Now Style in  men&#39;s wear is the ability to play the combinations of cloths textures,  colors, patterns, fits, and suitability with relevant accoutrements to  conform to acceptable dress codes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;And for this, one inalienable  factor in creating a good Style is taste. Cultivate a good taste and  watch your personal Style (in all facets of life) become an epitome.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/03/between-fashion-and-style.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-6337624308175164196</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:25:12.240-07:00</atom:updated><title>Hip Hop Fashion and Style - Keeping Hip and Trendy</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Even though men&#39;s fashion is more understated than women&#39;s  fashion, it is still very important. You may not hear about it as much,  or see as many ads with men as the fashion models, but fashion IS a  man&#39;s world too, especially in the realm of hip hop.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Men&#39;s  clothing has changed over the years, but there are a few staples that  have not really changed. The b-boys know what they are. Baseball caps,  under tees, t-shirts, loose fitting jeans and white sneakers seem as if  they will never go out of style.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Of course, as with anything  (especially fashions) even the most classic things get updated. New  color schemes and textures come into play. Right now you see a lot of  bright, almost neon colors, whereas in the early 90&#39;s it was blacks,  reds, and greens, and other muted primary color, a tribute to the colors  of Africa. In the 80&#39;s, the beginning of hip hop, it was black and  leather.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Baseball caps are not just a hip hopstyle, but an  American classic that will never go away. The only thing that has  changed is the fact that an actual baseball team need not be advertised  on the hat. They can be plain, make a political statement, or have a  brand or band logo on them. They are in fact a major money maker for  many hip trend clothing labels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plain white undershirts are worn  by many more people than people in the hip hop world as well, but rock  bands made it popular to wear them alone. Many a woman will tell you  that it looks very sexy to see a man in nothing more than a clean white  under tank, or &quot;wife-beater&quot;, jeans, and white sneakers on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The  t-shirt is another American classic that has been commandeered by the  hip hop world. Many people think of tees as strictly casual, but the  world of fashion knows how to dress them up. Matching your t-shirt to  your hat and shoes is, and has been for some time, quite popular in hip  hop. Tees come in varieties never thought possible and aren&#39;t just  casual any longer. Every major clothing brand has a plethora of tee  shirts available to choose from.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While loose fitting pants are  still &quot;in&quot;, they should not be as loose as they have been worn in the  past. In the 1990&#39;s, it was not uncommon to see a man walking down the  streets with his pants so low that most of his boxer shorts were  showing. Now, to wear your pants that way is generally considered tacky,  and isn&#39;t seen much anymore. It is, however, acceptable and stylish for  the top band of boxers to be seen above the tops of pants.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The  most common type of footwear in this trend is white sneakers. Nothing  can beat them; they go with everything, and are best if kept spotlessly  clean. Some famous artists have been known to walk very gingerly in  their shoes so as to keep them clean and not crease them in any way. The  sneakers do not need to be white, though. Sneakers today come in every  available color scheme, and are carefully matched by the fashionable man  to his hat, shirt, or both.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Men&#39;s fashion may have fewer choices  than women&#39;s and not be as stressed in our society, but it is far from  obsolete. It is just not as public. Hip hop clothing is no different. It  is a spectrum. The men of hip hop can make looking put together an art,  without it being girlish at all, using the above staple items. Yet,  even the most low maintenance man already owns gear considered by many  to be &quot;hip hop&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/02/hip-hop-fashion-and-style-keeping-hip.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-1260475089263871290</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:24:37.617-07:00</atom:updated><title>Clothing Wholesale - A Look at Different Women&#39;s Fashion Styles</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Women are considered to be the ones very meticulous about the  clothes that they wear since they don&#39;t only look online to find the  clothes that have the best value. Not only the financial value, they  also want to get the clothes that have high value when it comes to  fashion. This means that they need to find the ones to meet their  personal style. The good news is that wholesale clothing suppliers can  meet their needs when it comes to clothes. Every woman has their own  personal styles and they can find the clothing wholesale that will meet  them. The following are the popular women fashion that they usually  have.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sweet girl image. This is the fashion style that gives women  a sweet and young feeling. They usually wear cute clothing with simple  designs and color that are effective in making a woman feel younger than  their actual age.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Party girl look. Women who wear this type of  fashion are those who love to party and socialize with other people.  Usually, the clothes that they wear on this fashion style are chic and  fabulous but will still enable them to move easily for any dance  parties. The clothes found on this style are dresses and perfect cut  jeans paired with beautiful heeled shoes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Simplistic chic.  Typically, women who love this type of fashion would just want to be  comfortable and yet catch the attention of everyone who will see them  because of their overall look. Simple tank tops and jeans with right  length paired with heels are the common clothes used by these women.  They may also use simple blouses that fit them perfectly. This type of  fashion is the one usually worn by models for their go sees.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elegant  women look. There are some women who may have the regal presence when  they are walking either on public or important events. In order to match  this presence, they need to have quality and elegant clothing that will  always make them look good. Classic example of these women who may have  this presence is Portia De Rossi. Now, women who may have this  undiscovered presence can improve their looks by getting affordable  wholesale clothing with elegant design.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Corporate chick. Women  with power and presence would like to have corporate outfit to show that  they can prove equality among men and women in competing for the  corporate world. These are women who can carry fashionable corporate  outfit that may have unique designs compared to others. This means that  they can carry this fashion whether they wear sleeveless tops or  blazers, they can command attention and presence upon entering the  conference room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are just some of the fashion that women  usually wear. The good thing about this is that these beautiful clothes  are now available in clothing wholesale suppliers at friendly prices. So  if you want establish personal style, you just need to consult these  looks and find the ones that will truly describe who your are so you  will be comfortable with it.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/02/clothing-wholesale-look-at-different.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-6233571044131617132</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:24:08.582-07:00</atom:updated><title>Style, Fashion and Personal Style - The Pressure and the Opportunity</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Today, fashion is increasingly about personal style, taking the  trends and making them your own. Women embrace fashion and use style to  express their personality, but for many the pressure to create personal  style is overwhelming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our world is more and more about image and  how fashion and style apply to it. These changes are influencing our  desire and ability to incorporate style in our own lives. The major  market influencers are:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Our increased interest in celebrities&lt;br /&gt;- The adoption of all body shapes and sizes&lt;br /&gt;- The mainstream availability of more affordable, fashionable clothing&lt;br /&gt;- Hot, hip, stylish and sexy - 30s, 40s, 50s&lt;br /&gt;- Women have less to spend on clothing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Celebrities are  everywhere and we want to know everything about them. Where they go and  what they wear are big news. They adorn the covers of our favorite  magazines and endorse our coveted luxury items. We follow their every  fashion move, we want what they have; Louis Vuitton bags, the &quot;it&quot;  designer jeans, Gucci sunglasses...the list goes on. Celebrities today  not only wear the latest and greatest fashions but they define what  fashion is. All this media exposure drives the &#39;want&#39; factor of fashion.  We want what they have.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Celebrities are influential and getting  more and more attention, exposure and mindshare every day. This can be  further seen by the explosion of celebrities as cover models on our  favorite magazines. Years ago fashion models were the cover models of  fashion magazines, but today it is the stars of the big/small screen and  music industry. Not only is their photo on the cover, but they are a  prominent story that month.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&quot;Jennifer Lopez: Is Soooo Back, on Marc, the Exes, and Her Tell-All Album,&quot; Elle, February, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Christina Aguilera: I&#39;m a Different Person Now,&quot; Marie Claire, February, 2010&lt;br /&gt;Oprah, &quot;Don&#39;t Change Your Body...Change Your Jeans! Find Your Dream Fit,&quot; O The Oprah Magazine, February, 2010&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adoption  of all bodies. The increased coverage and variety of celebrities has  also opened the door to what we perceive as beautiful. We are slowly  changing the old stereotype of beauty. No longer is it solely defined by  that perfect, 18-year-old, 6 foot, super skinny, supermodel of the  past. Today we are exposed to a wide range of ages, bodies and styles -  Taylor Swift and Hillary Duff to Madonna and Catherine Zeta  Jones...Jennifer Aniston and Eva Longoria to Oprah and Queen  Latifah...Drew Barrymore and Kate Hudson to Sarah Jessica Parker and  Gwyneth Paltrow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mainstream fashion availability &amp;amp;  affordability. Fashion has gone main-stream. High-end clothing designers  create designer wear for mainstream retailers like Target and Wal-Mart.  This availability of affordable, stylish clothing allows women to be  more stylish and elevates the expectation of higher fashion and style  for all. Stores like H&amp;amp;M and Forever 21 have opened many doors for  women to embrace the latest fashion offerings at extremely affordable  prices. This is both a blessing and a curse; women have the opportunity  to find and afford more fashionable clothing, but also have greater  pressure to be fashionable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hot, Hip, Stylish and Sexy - 30s, 40s,  50s. Thirty is the new Twenty, Forty is the new Thirty and Fifty is the  new Forty - and the definitions of hot women in their 30s and 40s+ as  Puma&#39;s and Cougar&#39;s proves sexy no longer has an age limit. Madonna,  Elle MacPherson, Teri Hatcher, Heather Locklear, Kim Cattrall, Halle  Berry, Demi Moore, Salma Hayek and Diane Lane...they are all over 40.  For women of all ages this is power. Style and beauty are not only for  the 20-somethings. Women of any age and body type can look good, and  when you look good, you feel good. Women want to look good, really  good...no matter what their age.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Women have less to spend on  clothing. The pressure of society to be stylish coupled with our global  financial challenges makes shopping for a new wardrobe challenging.  Today women are spending less. As per the Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle  Monitor survey, &quot;84% of female respondents have the same to less money  to spend on clothing this year versus last year (2009 vs. 2008).&quot; So  with less to spend it is critical to spend smartly. &quot;Women are  definitely being more careful about how and what they are spending on  clothing... They are taking their time to assure themselves that they  are making a smart choice,&quot; Joanne Stoner, edressme.com.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In  Summary women feel the pressure to look good and don&#39;t want to waste  money along the way. By select the right cuts for their body, colors  that flatter, styles that are appropriate and pieces that work for their  lifestyle and budget they will be better shoppers and better dressers.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-resource&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Tricia is is an Image Consultant, style guru, marketer, blogger  and style addict. Through her Image Consulting services Tricia helps  women of all shapes, sizes and ages with all their image and style  needs. As a marketer and writer Tricia puts her ideas, tips, thoughts,  knowledge and expertise to good use and shares that with her client and  followers via the StylishShe website and blog, Facebook, twitter, style  articles, and soon...her book.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/02/style-fashion-and-personal-style.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-7014606615118859586</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:25:54.306-07:00</atom:updated><title>The Importance of Style and Fashion in Today&#39;s Society</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The importance of style and fashion in today&#39;s society is much  underrated. The way that you look and dress is the first impression that  people have of you. In order to give people a good first impression,  you need to be dressed in a way that fits your style and does not look  sloppy or messy, but one that does compliment you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Personal style  is a great way to express who you are and what you stand for. You can  have fun with your own fashion statement but you should try and shy away  from being too bold or it will make your outfit look like a costume.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;You  need to have a good appearance to show people that you invest in  yourself. Your clothes should not be too tight because this gives a bad  impression and it is very uncomfortable for you. Your clothes should not  be too loose or baggy because that makes you look slovenly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Your  hair and makeup are also essential parts of your appearance. Your hair  should be nicely combed and your make up should be subtle and not too  loud. You need to put time and effort into how you dress and style  yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Fashion and style let people know if you are serious or  not. The way that you dress on a job interview tells employers if you  might make a good employee. If you are wearing a short skirt and a  t-shirt then most employers would not think to hire you because they  think that you are not serious about wanting the job that they are  hiring for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The importance of style and fashion in today&#39;s society  is very important so always make sure you look your best whenever you  go because you never know who is watching. You could end up reaping many  rewards if you invest in yourself because you will look great and feel  better about yourself. Put your best clothes on and put your best foot  forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/02/importance-of-style-and-fashion-in.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-7355231410463144965</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:23:36.796-07:00</atom:updated><title>Men&#39;s Fashion and Style Tips #1</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Fashion is no longer just for women. There are many ways that men  can stay as fashionable and as up to date as their female counterparts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Here are some great tips to help you look your best: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;1. Stick with styles that suit you&lt;/b&gt;  - Sometimes the trendiest clothing is not the right choice for you. If  you have a personal style, stick with it. Otherwise, you&#39;ll just look  uncomfortable and that&#39;s not the impression you want to give. That&#39;s not  to say you can&#39;t change things up a little, but don&#39;t try to become an  entirely different person.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;2. Invest in a few good pieces&lt;/b&gt; -  It&#39;s easy to waste your money on designer clothes, but not everyone can  afford to that. Instead, focus on three key designer items that are  necessary for every man&#39;s closet. First, a nice pair of designer jeans.  Get a classic cut that will never go out of style. Second, a nice  designer button-down shirt. You&#39;ll get a lot of wear out of this one.  Third, a designer suit. These three pieces can get you through just  about anything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;3. Don&#39;t forget outerwear&lt;/b&gt; - A lot of people  tend to focus only on their clothes, forgetting coats. You should have  at least one nice coat that can transition from casual to business  easily.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;4. Don&#39;t forget underwear&lt;/b&gt; - On the same token, you  don&#39;t want to skimp on what lies beneath. Invest in some high quality  underwear in the style that suits you. These will last much longer than  the cheap kind and they are a lot more comfortable. When you&#39;re  comfortable down there, you&#39;re comfortable everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;5. Get some great tees&lt;/b&gt;  - T-shirts are versatile and a necessary part of everyone&#39;s wardrobe.  Look for a few high quality tees made of expensive cotton that look like  a million bucks. Throw in a few vintage tees for good measure, but  don&#39;t go too overboard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;6. Don&#39;t forget the slacks&lt;/b&gt; - While  everyone loves to wear jeans, sometimes they just aren&#39;t appropriate. If  you don&#39;t have a need to wear a suit, you should at least have one pair  of nice dress slacks. Whether you need them for a date or you just want  a change, it&#39;s nice to have a pair on hand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;7. Invest in nice shoes&lt;/b&gt;  - Shoes really complete a polished picture, if they are done right. You  should have at least one pair of the following shoes on hand: running  shoes, dress shoes, casual shoes, hiking boots, and a pair of dressy  boots. Keep them clean and polished at all times.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;8. Remember to accessorize&lt;/b&gt;  - All men need at least one dress watch and one casual watch, as well  as an assortment of nice neck chains and/or bracelets. Don&#39;t go  overboard with the jewelry, but a nice chain can really complete an  outfit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;9. Tie it all together&lt;/b&gt; - Ties can actually be a lot  of fun. If you don&#39;t own a tie right now, go out and buy at least one  classic tie. Stick with solids if you are afraid of matching them with  shirts, or get funky with some cool patterns if you want to change it up  a bit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;10. Keep them looking good&lt;/b&gt; - No matter how much you  spend on clothes; if you throw them on the floor, they&#39;re going to look  awful. Take care of your clothes and make sure you follow the care  instructions properly. Dry cleaning is expensive, but well worth it  sometimes.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/02/mens-fashion-and-style-tips-1.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-7201707844806350267</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:23:04.209-07:00</atom:updated><title>Affordable Fashion and Style With Replica Sunglasses</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Just because you are on tight budget does not mean that you can&#39;t  have a taste of glamour and fashion in eyewear that movie stars and  celebrities enjoy. Thanks to replica sunglasses, you can flaunt your  personality and style without having to spend much.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sunglasses are  definitely in style in the fashion scene right now. Sunglasses have  become more than just an eyewear to protect your eyes from the sun&#39;s  glare and UV rays. They have become a fashion icon - something that  flaunt your sense of style and make people take a second glance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As  in many other fields in fashion, the influence of celebrities plays a  major role in the popularity of this piece of eyewear. Looking at  paparazzi shots, red carpet launches, gala fests and award functions,  the impact of sunglasses in establishing presence is undeniable. As you  know, these celebrities usually have preferences for a few designer  brands of eyewear - Dior, Oakley, Cartier, Gucci, Chanel, Fendi, Armani -  you name it! These designer sunglasses are truly luxury items that set  them apart from the average Joe and Jane.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But does this mean that  you can&#39;t flaunt your sense of style because you can&#39;t afford these  expensive, impractical items? Think again! Replica sunglasses are an  excellent alternative to designer eyewear. With designer replica  sunglasses, you can enjoy that same luxury without having to pay more  than you can afford. You can be in and fashionable through a replica  eyewear, which is just tenth of the price of the authentic one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However,  there is something very important to note about replica sunglasses and  how it is different from a fake one. Fake sunglasses are those that  exactly copy the logo of the original designer. However, replica  sunglasses are not mistaken for fake and should never be considered fake  because they contain no designer logos. Remember that what you want is  the sense of style, fashion and glamour that this piece of item  provides. It is not about sporting branded sunglasses or claiming that  you can afford one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Replica sunglasses now come in a wide range of  variety. Whether you need a replica aviator sunglass worn by Angelina  Jolie on Wanted, or one of Paris Hilton&#39;s white oversized sunnies, or  that worn by Keanu Reeves in Matrix, you will surely find one that you  want at a very affordable price.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;    &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-resource&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Common sense and practicality will tell you that it is not a wise  thing to spend hundreds of dollars for a pair of sunglasses when you  can buy one that looks the same that is way below $100. Besides, you  will enjoy the same personality and ego boost when you wear either of  them. So, flaunt your best self by wearing those fashionable sunglasses  that you have &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/02/affordable-fashion-and-style-with.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-241569930752713126</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:22:32.638-07:00</atom:updated><title>Top Ten Fashion Trends From the 1940&#39;s</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Rationing:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;World War II impacted virtually every  aspect of American life and fashion was no exception. In 1942, the  United States imposed a rationing system similar to the one Great  Britain had implemented the previous year, limiting, among other things,  the amount of fabric that could be used in a single garment. Materials  including wool, silk, leather and a fledgling DuPont Corp. invention  called nylon were diverted for use in uniforms, parachutes, shoelaces  and even bomber noses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jackets could be no more than 25 inches in  length, pants no more than 19 inches in circumference at the hem, belts  no more than two inches wide and heels no more than an inch in height.  Hemlines rose to the knee in an effort to conserve fabric. Buttons,  cuffs, pockets and decorative details like ruffles and lace were used  sparingly. Women wore shorter, boxy jackets for a V-shaped silhouette  reminiscent of military uniforms. Even Hollywood traded elaborate  costumes for simplified designs, a move many claimed lent movies a new  air of realism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nylon:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As soon as it was introduced  in 1938, women embraced synthetic nylon as a replacement for silk  stockings. In the early 1940s, however, with silk already diverted to  the war effort, the government recognized similar uses for nylon and  commandeered it as well. Women responded by coating their legs in tan  makeup and drawing lines up the backs of their calves to mimic seams. By  the time the war ended and stockings returned to store shelves, nylon  had become a generic term for hosiery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Swing skirts.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The  swing skirt had a round cut designed to look best in full jitterbug  twirl. Swing skirts were a common sight on USO dance floors as young  women danced with uniformed men to the jazzy horns that characterized  the Big Band Era. Housewives were known to wear a more conservative  version of the swing dress, sometimes in polka-dot or tiny floral  prints.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Hats:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hats became one of the few ways to  express individual style with minimal resources. They were worn in a  wide range of styles and personalized with scraps of foil, sequins,  netting, paper and string.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Hair and makeup:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hairstyles  became more elaborate as women sought ways to contrast their dull  wardrobes. Shoulder length or longer hair was rolled into complex shapes  and secured with bobby pins. Screen sirens like Lauren Bacall, Veronica  Lake and Rita Hayworth popularized side parts and finger waves. Makeup  was dramatic, characterized by matte foundation, powder, heavy brows and  bright scarlet lips.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Platform pumps:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The wartime  shortage of leather and steel forced shoe designers to get more creative  and, as a result, shoes were cobbled from materials ranging from  crocodile hide to cork. Shoes were more utilitarian than stylish, with  low heels and limited color choices. By the mid to late 1940s, platform  pumps with high heels in T-straps, ankle straps or open toes had  replaced the dowdy wedgie with its flat shape and thick cork soles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Menswear as womens wear:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A  number of men may have spent the first half of the 1940s in uniform,  but their civilian clothes came in handy for the women who filled their  home-front jobs. Women raided the closets of absent men and tailored the  suits to fit themselves. McCalls even introduced a pattern aimed  specifically at modifying a masculine suit to fit feminine curves.  Suddenly, the sexually ambivalent look pioneered in the late 1930s by  Katherine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich was radical no more. The  emergence of the dress pattern and electric sewing machine led women to  make their own suits from scratch, opting for gabardine due to the  scarcity of wool. Many with physically demanding factory jobs soon began  wearing practical pants and Rosie the Riveter jeans.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Sweaters:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By  the mid-1940s, many women had abandoned the single-piece corset in  favor of panties and structured bras that lifted and accentuated the  bust line. In 1946, a well-endowed Jane Russell appeared onscreen in a  cantilever bra designed by Howard Hughes, prefiguring the bullet-bra  1950s and the reign of the sweater girl. Loose-fitting cardigans were  also popular, particularly on college campuses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Sportswear:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The  virtual disappearance of French fashion houses during the war led  American designers to explore their own creativity. Designers like  Bonnie Cashin and Claire McCardell were instrumental in the creation of  sportswear, that singularly American look featuring coordinated  separates that could be worn in layers or in various combinations. The  trend not only gave women increased options and made it appear as if  they had more clothes than they actually did, but also blurred the line  between couture and ready-to-wear by showing women they could be both  chic and comfortable without spending a fortune.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; The New Look:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By  the late 1940s, women craved a return to glamor and designers obliged  with swirling skirts and shimmering evening gowns inspired by film stars  like Ingrid Bergman, Barbara Stanwyck and Joan Crawford.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1947,  French couturier Christian Dior almost single-handedly brought an end  to wartime austerity with a fashion line observers christened the New  Look. Severe angles were replaced with curves, hemlines dropped back  below the knee and skirts were generously draped. Structured  undergarments were key to the New Look, which featured broad shoulders,  cinched waists, emphasized bust lines and padded hips. The pencil skirt  was a figure-hugging alternative to bouffant skirts. Men, too, longed  for freedom from conservative tailoring in khaki and olive drab. They  found relief in wide-legged trousers, full-length coats and suits in an  array of colors. Both mens and womens trousers featured higher waists,  widely cut legs and cuffs and came in textured tweeds and jewel tones.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The  New Look met with protest from women who had grown accustomed to baring  their legs and were disinclined to cover them back up. Moreover, the  opulent, fabric-rich designs seemed wasteful in contrast to wartime  fabric restrictions. The desire for change prevailed, however, and the  look flourished throughout much of the 1950s.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/02/top-ten-fashion-trends-from-1940s.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-7847243824992396438</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:21:57.114-07:00</atom:updated><title>Lady Gaga and Her Own Fashion and Style</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986, she is  now known as Lady Gaga across the entire planet. Her claim to fame came  not to long ago, when she released her first album Fame in August of  2008. With that album came the chart topping single &quot;Just Dance,&quot; and  that one song propelled her into stardom. Her unique stage name came  from music producer Rob Fusari. Every day, when Stefani came into the  studio, he would play the Queen Song &quot;Radio Ga Ga.&quot; The name Lady Gaga  was created purely by accident, when Rob Fusari sent her a text message  that was supposed to be titled &quot;Radio Ga Ga,&quot; but the phone  automatically corrected it to Lady. Thus the moniker Lady Gaga was born.  Germanotta refused to be called by her name from that point on, and  goes only by the name Lady Gaga now, and introduces herself as Gaga.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After  producing many songs with Rob Fusari, Fusari sent those songs the  producer and record executive Vincent Herbert. After hearing the songs,  she was quickly signed to his label, Streamline Records. Herbert was  credited as the person who discovered Lady Gaga. Since Gaga was also  skilled in the art of songwriting, and because she had been an  apprentice songwriter during an internship at Famous Music Publishing,  she also landed a deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. She was then  hired to write songs for established artists such as the Pussycat Dolls,  Fergie, Britney Spears, and New Kids on the Block.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;During her  stay at Streamline Records, songwriter and singer Akon discovered just  how vocally talented Lady Gaga is when she sang some vocals for one of  his tracks in the studio. After hearing her vocals, he convinced the CEO  of Streamline/Interscope and CEO Jimmy Iovine to have Lady Gaga sign  with his own label, Kon Live Distribution. Later on, she also signed on  with Cherrytree Records, established by Martin Kierszenbaum, whom she  co-wrote four songs with.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When it comes to her fashion,  Lady Gaga is sure to surprise every time she walks out the door. She  can put together the most outrageous outfits, and yet, they all seem to  fit her personality perfectly, and the public has even come to love her  wacky and out-there outfits. She can take almost anything and make it  into an awe inspiring dress, such as plastic bubble, or even the  Muppets. Lady Gaga has said that Donatella Versace is her muse, and  other famous designers, such as Alexander McQueen and Armani have all  helped her create her infamous looks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alexander McQueen&#39;s outfits  have been featured numerous times in Lady Gaga&#39;s videos, predominantly  in Bad Romance. Since the designer himself had a wildly creative and  shocking mind, it was no wonder she sought him out and enlisted his help  in creating her looks. Recently, Gaga was also named number three on  the Forbes Top 100 List. This was the first time she even made it onto  the list, and being ranked that high just goes to show how much star  power and influence this singer has over the world.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/02/lady-gaga-and-her-own-fashion-and-style.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-5706713980856683278</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:20:46.232-07:00</atom:updated><title>Men&#39;s Fashion - 2011 Style Tips</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Fashion changes almost as much as some men change their bed  sheets - at least once every six months. It can be hard to keep up, but  don&#39;t worry; we&#39;ve checked out the hottest trends in men&#39;s fashion for  2011 so you don&#39;t have to do it yourself. One hot trend that&#39;s emerging  is floral patterns - these were all over the catwalk, everywhere from  paisley shirts to louder flowery options and some great beach shorts,  suggesting the designers are trying to alter the way men view fashion.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Of  course, it wasn&#39;t all about the feminine patterns on the 2011 catwalks.  Another hot item for men is the blazer. These were particularly  abundant in soft, block colors such as pale mauve, grey, green and blue,  which are really versatile colors. This makes your blazer wearable for  any occasion, whether it&#39;s a formal event or something more social.  Blazers are also superbly tailored, attractive and their great lines are  flattering on any man, making this a great trend for 2011.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Blazers  weren&#39;t the only jacket style on the 2011 catwalks; leather jackets  were seen dotted around, too. The bomber style seemed to be particularly  popular, affecting a great sporty look that works well on any man.  Leather bomber jackets are a great way of keeping out the chill,  particularly at more casual occasions such as sporting events and they  come with loads of pockets, making them practical as well as  fashionable. Wear it unzipped over a shirt for a laidback, ultra-hip  look.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Of course, fashion is nothing if not ever so slightly odd  from time to time, which may explain why crop tops were a key trend on  the men&#39;s 2011 catwalks. This may sound like one for the women, but  trust us, it&#39;s not. We&#39;re not talking about tiny crops here, more like  loose tees that are just a bit shorter than normal. These are really  flattering if you&#39;ve got a great set of abs to show off and are  surprisingly. They&#39;re most popular in block colors like black and white.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Another  slightly surprising entry to the list of men&#39;s fashion trends for 2011  is lace and other sheer clothes. Again, this may sound like something  from the women&#39;s catwalks, but worn in the right way, it can look great  on men, too. Sheer shirts were especially popular and could be fantastic  when worn on a summer vacation - they&#39;d be really great for showing off  your tan on the beach and are also brilliant for layering over other  things, giving you plenty of options&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/02/mens-fashion-2011-style-tips.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-2413165411166153126</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:19:50.665-07:00</atom:updated><title>No Limits For Fashion and Style in Men&#39;s Underwear</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Earlier the trend and fashion was something attached only for the  women&#39;s attire. No matter whether it was an outer or inner fit the  concentration of designers and manufactures was sticked only on women&#39;s  clothing. And fashion for man had limitation. For a man hardly new  designs and styles were available and hilted in the market. They were  forced to stick with one kind of wear and go on without giving any  importance to their style and body structure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But today, the word  fashion has no limitations. The word fashion is getting attached with  men&#39;s attire too. Whether it is clothing for men or women, inner wear or  outwear, designers and manufactures are experimenting the old fashion  and trend with new style, deigns, looks, color mix and with the latest  innovation in fabrics too. Today every man is becoming conscious about  their style and looks of their outfits which show off their dazzling  personality. The competition is huge in the men&#39;s underwear market.The  market is finally grabbing the attention and it deserves for it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So  now when it comes for purchasing men&#39;s underwear it is not needed to  stick with the simple style between boxer briefs, boxers and brief.  Males can now grab the whole new range of men&#39;s underwear which is truly  unique and outstanding. While selecting a best comfort wear the  physique has to be kept in mind. Whether you are going to chose for  yourself or for someone else the body structure of the man has to be  remembered and then it has to be bought. As many styles and varieties  are coming up in the market be specific in selecting the style of wear  which suits your personality and or its better to know the man for whom  you are buying it for them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today it appears in lot of varieties  that each man should work out with all the different types and then make  a decision which will be best for him. So one has to select from  fabrics to prints, style to cuts, design to looks, colors to shapes so  that you come to know which suits well with the individual sex appeal of  a man. The comfort which it gives whether at home, office, sports, gym  workouts, adventures, and any activity they are made to make men to feel  best when they wear the perfect fit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Underwear&#39;s which are made  out from the cotton blends are excellent when you wear them in hot  climate conditions. And the combination of Lycra is perfect to wear  during the cold climatic conditions. Men&#39;s underwear has taken lead and  now every man can have different collections in their wardrobe and put  them on. Personal choice plays an important role for selecting and  keeping up the collections. Some men prefer to go with one kind of wear  during their workdays and different pairs when they are at their  residence or enjoying the weekends with family, friends, or partner.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/02/no-limits-for-fashion-and-style-in-mens.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-4955206019297690970</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:09:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:18:25.406-07:00</atom:updated><title>Urban Outfits: Carve Your Own Niche With Unique Fashion and Style</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;With changing times there are various new genres of fashion  companies and clothing which are coming into play and which have  developed into something new and exciting for the youngsters. This kind  of clothing is called the urban sense which has resulted into a new  trend for the fashionistas. Clothes are the most sought after essentials  by both urban men and women. They reflect the personality and persona  of the person and make sure that they sport clothes according to the  occasion, venue and the kind of audience they are going to be a part of.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The  clothes today are becoming trendier and fashionable according to the  changing lifestyle where the modern working individual lives a busy  hectic lifestyle with his work commitments etc which need to be well  coordinated in the time spend in adorning those clothes etc. Since there  are many kinds of clothes which are easy to wear and comfortable too  therefore the individuals prefer them as their regular wears. The  clothes can be bought from anywhere in the world through the active use  of internet which provides the option of online shopping which is an  easier way and gives you a complete insight into the market rates and  consumer feedback.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The urban style and outfits are an expression  of the contemporary lifestyle where everything is an expression of how  comfortable and good one can feel in the clothes or outfit they are  sporting. This may also mean short and trendy dresses with lots of  accessorizing too which can get you into the feel of the modern  lifestyle making you feel super confident and sassy at the same time.  Urban outfits are a growing rage among the college going youngsters who  like a hip hop, classy kind of dressing spree which makes them stand  apart from the league and showcase their confidence and guts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The  designers design urban outfits keeping in mind the latest cuts, designs  and patterns which are prevalent in the market and have produced  enormous popularity from the regular consumers at all times. Urban  clothes are also inspired from various musical bands and their  performances sporting popular phrases, statements and fancy images etc.  it would not be wrong to say that they exhibit the urban chic lifestyle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There  are numerous consumers who are looking for something really unique and  eye-catching as their urban outfit and therefore they can enjoy some  great time browsing and online ordering at various websites which deal  in urban and street wear. These websites offer comprehensive prices and  stupendous quality which can be enjoyed anywhere in the world by  ordering them.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/01/urban-outfits-carve-your-own-niche-with.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-4383821510314170333</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:17:54.165-07:00</atom:updated><title>Top 10 Fashion and Style Tips For Women</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;1 - Know your body shape&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Petite women should avoid chunky  clothes and strong prints.  Instead go for fitted shapes and soft  fabrics, narrow belts subtle contrasts of colour and texture.  Keep  everything streamlined so as not to cut the body in half.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Busty  women should wear eye-catching skirts (shorter if you are comfortable)  and trousers, strong prints and colours or textures draw the eye away  from the top half of the body.  Wearing a single block of colour is  thinning.  Avoid eye-catching tops, instead wear long jackets that draw  the eye down.  Darker coloured tops which are loose fitting and waist  hugging.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pear shaped women should love vertical lines, V-necks and  skirts with slits up the side.  Straight of A-line skirts to just below  the knee.  Dark tights and shoes with colour or pattern in a blouse or  top, tops should hang past the hips.  Classic cuts on top in lighter  colours draw the eye away from the hips.  Accent the V-neck with a V or  Y- shaped necklace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tall women should avoid tight clothes.  Wear  the right skirt length, too short or too long will be out of proportion.   As with petite women keep everything streamlined, wear blouses over  trousers so as not to shorten your top half.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rectangular women  should wear pattern.  Feminine knit sweaters over skirts are great.   Wear a round neckline and mirror it with a round necklace or scarf.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2 - Dress to suit your personality&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rock chick - accessorize and clash a little but keep it feminine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Urban chic - take advantage of the wonderful high street fashion, stunning yet simple.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sporty - Layer trendy casual clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arty - Taking the contemporary fashion and adding a dash of your own personality to spice things up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sexy - Sensual fabrics, curvy and delicious.  A splash of colour and scent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Retro chic - Great accessories, and a flare for those classic, all time looks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Romantic - Classic cuts, tailoring and soft colours, lace, embroidery and pearls.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3 - The right accessories can make all the difference&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- V and Y shaped necklaces draw the eye down&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Round necklaces fill the neckline&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Ultra long earrings elongate the neck&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- A long, trailing belt elongates the legs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The right hat can make an outfit&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Cocktail rings add fun and colour and a bit of sparkle to a casual outfit&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Scarves can be arty&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- A matching jewellery set can bring an outfit together&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4 - Wake up to make up&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Make your eyes sparkle with a contrasting eye shadow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Open out the eye by highlighting down the middle of the lid&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Use black for a dramatic look&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Use grey for smoky eyes with a delicate pink lipstick&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Choose a red lipstick for a classic look but choose one close to your own natural colour for precision.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- When creating bold eyes, keep paler lips.  When choosing red lipstick do paler eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Use the colour palettes made up by the manufactures instead of matching your own eye shadow tones.  Blend the colours well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 - A bag for life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- For daywear a good sized leather bag in a classic style cut.  This season gives you plenty of choice as to colour and texture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- For evening wear the clutch bag is back or alternatively go for a shoulder bag with a chain strap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6 - Keep everything in proportion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- petite people elongate themselves with a slim cut&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- for slim hips wear straight leg trousers/skirts, avoid flared ankles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- for curvy hips balance them out with an A-line skirt, not a bias cut&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- to hide hips wear flared trousers and a classic cut top&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- wear a blouse with a short skirt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- wear a trim jumper with a long skirt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- heels are always slimming&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- wear the right jacket, length and bulk are important here&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7 - Dress for the season&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- in spring / summer wear the bronzer and shimmery make up&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- for spring / summer wear lower cut and soft fabrics in bright colours&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- in autumn / winter matte make up with slightly darker tones&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- for autumn / winter wear natural colours and natural fabrics, knitwear, leather, cotton, linen&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8 - Don&#39;t mix styles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- less is more&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- there are many trends this season don&#39;t wear bold colours, metallics, animal print and retro glamour all at once.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Pick one style per outfit and don&#39;t go overboard, often one or  two accessories will look fabulous with a simple outfit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;9 - Have fun with subtle changes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- have jewellery that you can mix and match each day&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- change your parting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- wear a scarf as a belt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- wear basic clothes in unusual ways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- use a brooch on a ribbon as a chocker&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- wear a long necklace or a scarf as a bracelet&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- add cabochon beads to an old bag and use it again&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10 - It all comes down to the basics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-  a good pair of jeans go for comfort, there are lots of styles which are  fashionable this year.  It is important to try them on before you buy.   If going for skinny jeans get stretchy ones.  If you have curvy hips  got for low boot cut jeans to show them off.  If you need a little more  room for thighs and calves go for a relaxed fit, or for the bum go for  low waist, low pockets and balance things out with flared ankles.  This  season go for dark colours and textures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- a leather jacket is an  autumn/winter basic.  Go for a good feminine cut, no need to look like a  biker unless you choose that style.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- a classic suit if you don&#39;t wear one to work is great for many occasions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- a white blouse is versatile and feminine&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- a proper coat again go for a feminine cut at a length that suits you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- boots there are many refreshing changes to the classics this year&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-  evening dress think of the whole outfit before you buy and make sure  you have shoes and jewellery to match, maybe get a versatile dress that  can be dressed down for occasions too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- high heels the shoes to dance the night away in&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- appropriate bag barrel bag for overnight, clutch bag for evening, shoulder bag for day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-  Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the correct underwear.  Start  with a good foundation and the rest of the outfit will follow.  Go and  get yourself measured if you are not sure.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/01/top-10-fashion-and-style-tips-for-women.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-1150318573988578004</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:17:16.051-07:00</atom:updated><title>Fashion and Style in Halter Bathing Suits</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Women&#39;s bathing suits are a fashion statement for some people.  Their sense of fashion outweighs their sense of support when it comes to  their bathing suits. Some ladies simply see swimwear they like and  purchase it without any thought given to the support they may or may not  be getting. Since bathing suits are like underwear, it is important  that they give you all the features of your under garments and still  look fashionable and chic. This is where designers have placed their  concern for women&#39;s swimsuits. They place fashion with support and  comfort to create many of today&#39;s swimwear fashions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The halter  bathing suit is one of today&#39;s swimsuits that combine fashion with  support and comfort. They give the wearer a sense of bareness on their  back for all the sunning they choose to do while supplying all the  support they need in the form of underwires, both stationary and  floating. You can choose from soft cups or molded cups to give more  added support if you need it. This style of bathing suit top is both  practical and fashionable in terms of women&#39;s needs. However these are  not the only requirements in ladies bathing suits, they must also be fun  and functional as swimwear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is an abundance of swim apparel  on the market. Some women like to mix and match separates to create  their own style. For instance the Delta Burke Tigress Plus Size Halter  Tankini Swimsuit is sold as separates so you can choose the style of  bottoms you want to give the suit a different look. The bottoms offered  with this suit are a moderate or full coverage bottom. You can find this  suit and many more like it online at SHOP.COM. They can help you find  the beachwear you are looking for at various websites so you can choose  the site with the best price.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Kenneth Cole Reaction Skirted  Halter Bikini Swimsuit gives a little more in terms of bottom coverage  with the addition of a skirt. The skirt helps hide or camouflage the  upper thigh so that ladies can feel comfortable wearing their bathing  suit regardless of their shape or flaws. Beach apparel can be stylish,  supportive and comfortable if you only know what to look for. Don&#39;t just  buy the first suit you find because you think it&#39;s cute, make sure it  offers the features you need.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many of the online retailers that  offer beachwear carry a large variety of styles and designers.  Moosejaw.com, alwaysforme.com and Swimsuitsforall.com are only a few of  the vast online retailers who offer you choices of swimsuits as well as  convenience in shopping and discounts. They provide you with information  on each suit that allows you to see the features and give you all the  information you will need to help you make your purchase. Some websites  even offer you the option of comparing suits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you are  choosing your beachwear for the summer, make sure it includes all the  features you need in terms of support, slimming and control as well as  offers you the latest styles and fashions.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashion-and-style-in-halter-bathing.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-8512377854962157095</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:16:47.088-07:00</atom:updated><title>Women&#39;s Fashion or Style - Which Is the Most Important?</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;If asked about women&#39;s fashion and style, many of us would think  the two were one and the same, but in fact they are actually both very  different. Whether we like it or not, the clothes we choose to wear say a  lot about who we are and where we belong in society.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fashion  relates to the latest trends, and what the population deems to be  stylish. The concept of fashion originates from what designers think we  will be interested in at a given time, and generally involves following  the masses. Style is what makes our dress sense unique, our personal  inclination towards trends, and how we make ourselves original; and the  two can become intertwined.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fashion changes constantly, season by  season, and it&#39;s quite easy to keep up with and wear all the latest  trends. Style, however, is much more difficult to develop and can depend  on a number of factors, such as your age, where you are from and your  emotions at any given time. It will usually take people a number of  years of experimenting with different styles, before they find the one  they are truly happy and comfortable with, and this isn&#39;t a bad thing.  Style is how we choose to express ourselves; some people will show off  their personalities through their style, while others will hide behind  it. Style is the way in which we put our clothes together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We all  know people who have good style, and who really know how to put their  outfit together. Generally, these people won&#39;t be dressed head to toe in  the latest trends, but instead will have one or two trends, mixed  together with their own individual style. Style is about knowing  yourself well, and using your clothes to express this to others, rather  than wearing specific clothes for the sake of being trendy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It  would be true to say that style is far more important than fashion. You  could have two people wearing exactly the same outfit, and one will  always stand out more than the other. This can be determined by the way  they carry themselves, the way they have accessorised their outfit, and  how they have expressed themselves through their style. If you don&#39;t  feel comfortable in what you&#39;re wearing, it will stand out a mile to  others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The way to put your style together successfully is to  ensure you have always have a few classic pieces of clothing in your  wardrobe, which won&#39;t go out of fashion. It&#39;s good to keep up with the  latest fashion and use key trends to mix up with your own personal  style. Only wear trends which suit you, rather than purely wearing  clothes which are &#39;in&#39; at that particular time. Personal style is an  extension of yourself, and allows you to break away from normality.  Rightly or wrongly, people tend to judge each other on what clothes they  are wearing, and you can use your style as a freedom of expression.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;overflow: hidden; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/01/womens-fashion-or-style-which-is-most.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242682239242248226.post-7014295917095293684</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-03-11T22:14:55.965-07:00</atom:updated><title>Fashion and Style - Exclusive Fashion Tips For Men</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot; id=&quot;article-content&quot;&gt;     &lt;p&gt;Fashion is a new trend that is commonly used in different areas,  but mostly it talks about the latest clothing and accessories trends.  Fashion has different touch on areas like interior designs, music and  entertainment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fashion is for both men and women. Men have  different ways of doing fashion, and generally they do fashion to get  the attention of women and improve self confidence. Here are some tips  that will give you basic insight of men fashions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Size&lt;br /&gt;Buying new and good looking clothes is kind of hard job because  sometime you have to shop for hours and hours to find right clothes.  Spending few hours for good clothes that fits on you is worth  while.  When you buy clothes, don&#39;t buy too apparel that are too tight or too  big. Until you get clothes that fit on your body, you need to keep on  shopping. When you find one, never forget to try out in a changing room  to see how you look on new clothes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Simplicity Is Beauty&lt;br /&gt;Men should look for clothes that have simple design or prints.  Simplicity is pure beauty in this case. Make your selection of prints  that have no more than three shades of color. You can add other  accessories such as wrist watch, a necklace and a belt to add more  shades on your dress. Tryout collared shirts and simple jeans if you  prefer casual outfits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Give Attention to Supporting Clothes&lt;br /&gt;Supporting clothes shouldn&#39;t be overlooked because if you do, they  can create distractions. When you wear a sweatshirt or jacket, make sure  that it matches your outfit. For instance, if you wear  cotton pants,  choose a cotton or blazer coat on top. While you go shopping, take a  female companion with you. She might be your friend, girlfriend or your  sister, just trust her judgment because most women have more or less  knowledge on fashion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Purchasing a Nice Pair of Shoes&lt;br /&gt;Buying a shoe may not be that tough but finding one that fits is.  You need to spend sometime in a shop to spot a right shoe for you from  the hundreds of different shoes from the showcase. Women always pay  attention on men&#39;s shoes so you need to get one that looks clean and  easy to wash.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shaving&lt;br /&gt;Shaving creams and aftershave are just easy to buy. Men usually  shave two or four times a week. If you have a date, then you must look  clean, if you are going for an interview, you must look clean. Use new  types of razor. Today you can find double-edged to triple-edge razor,  but be very careful because these razors are very sharp. You need to  have antiseptic lotion just in case you cut your skin during shaving.&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://musingsofanurban30something.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashion-and-style-exclusive-fashion.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (oye)</author></item></channel></rss>