Usually oriental spices project confidence and sophistication. Make sure the perfume is perfect for you by putting it on your own skin. If you want it to be an everyday whiff you can wear to work or school, you may want to buy a lighter and fresher scent. If you're often surrounded by a lot of people in near proximity, don't choose a very strong perfume because not everyone likes perfume. 1.
Once you find a scent you think is perfect, start testing it on your body. Know what particular smell you want and go for it. Apply a small amount on your wrist or at the back of your arm. If not, move on to the next. 3.
Determining your budget or the money you are prepared to spend beforehand will help narrow down the choices and will save you a lot of time. If it's for big parties and formal events, choose a perfume that makes a stronger impact by blending well with your body chemistry. Take note that your nose can only handle so much and testing 20 perfumes consecutively will prove to be futile. Citrus, sea breeze and other herb and floral fragrances are often fresh and rejuvenating, perfect for someone always on the go. Other factors like the weather or season are also important to consider.
Wait for a few minutes because fragrances start to grow on you and smell different after a while. Perfumes are priced in a very big range, from very inexpensive colognes to luxurious designer brands. Decide on what type of fragrance you want based on what use the perfume would be to you. 2.
If you will be out on a date and want to heighten the romance, choose a scent that is a bit stronger but not overpowering. When you've finally narrowed down your choices and you're ready to go to a perfume shop, don't forget to carefully examine each perfume you fancy before getting ahead of yourself and purchasing. For instance, is it for special occasions? Is it to please or seduce a lover? Is it for everyday wash and wear? If you plan to please someone, make sure to research on the particular fragrances he or she likes. Examine carefully before buying. Determine your budget.
Before you start spraying a perfume on your wrist, spray it first on a card or paper and decide if you like it. Meanwhile, aromatic blends are perfect for men who like to smell like a true man exuding with machismo and security. For instance, if you live in a very humid setting, floral fragrances with a woody or musky base often complement the sultry weather. Check out the following basic tips that you may find useful when choosing and even wearing the perfect perfume for you. With the thousands of fragrances in the market, it can sometimes be tricky to choose the one that is perfect for your taste, personality, the occasion, and other factors.
Sometimes the saleslady will offer to apply some in her own skin and have you smell it.
Sunday 21 June 2009
10 Great Winter Fashion Trends This Season
So if you're trying to figure out the hairdo that's the pick of the season by stylists and fashion models; it's time to let you in on that little secret, apparently for women wearing your hair in the all so classic 'Bob Cut' seems to be the favoured trend this season.
In fact this seasons going to have you seeing a lot of ultra cool effects. Coats This season coats come with a nice thick mantle like look that feature tousled sleeves and funnelled collars. This seasons winter colours True to the season, soft snowy white shades seem to be a good choice for clothes that blend in with the winter theme. Other patterns included coats with widely placed collars and a rich furry texture. Effects Complementing the feel and textures of fabrics the designs around these effects that are set to make the stage this winter, range from, long pleats, to subtle wrinkles and clearly visible overstitches, to the blistered and tangled effects.
Denim is one of those fabrics that will probably be around forever, this winter, the theme is a slight gleam in the denim with an oxidised look. Scarves This season, trade in your old winter muffler for those large woollen scarves that can be draped over your shoulders like a stole. It's that time of the year again with snowflakes falling, yuletide cheer and Christmas shopping, hot cups of coco and cozy warm fireplace with sizzling embers of coal crackling away. For women transparent slippers laced with silver give an almost Cinderella effect. You don't want to be seen in last year's styles and certainly not something that's not the hottest rage at the moment.
Fabrics The prevailing tendencies for fabrics this season are fabrics that are over-worked with several different effects across their surfaces. Another popular colour to helps produce a sharp contrast is Black and various shades of bright black; while dull and muted greys give a nice warm and fuzzy touch and hues of rich red right through to mellow maroon are reflective of the season. Cashmere worked in with regular wool and mohair is blended to give the fabrics a light yet visibly textured look. While for men, muted shades of pink, lavender, brick red, grey, deep shades of purple and black are what's going to be setting the stage for fashion. Lightweight wool or reworked cottons are the base for designs that will debut this winter.
Even your local stores will stock up on some of these new designs. They shriek elegance and comfort in a very casual sort of way. For women, earthy colours ranging from the deep shades of olive, maroon, brown, deep blue's to chocolate brown are colours set to form the trend. Most knits are made with heavily emphasised gages to draw out the raw protective feel against the winter chill. Embodied with various prints on dulled wool the scarf lends a casual yet protective loo to the wearer be it a man or a woman.
The styles in vogue are hats that are either huge and puffy or tiny and pointed. Large knitted beanies or those furry oversized Moroccan hats all in this winter. Hair Choosing the right hair style to go with the fashion and season can be a daunting task. Men on the other to make the cut will have to aim to get their hair into the bushy straight yet carefully dishevelled look that gets tucked away into the tops of their mufflers. So, make sure you watch out for these lovely trends that are bound to take the country by storm.
Chunky silver bracelets and large but light earrings that dangle add to the effect. While some of the other fabrics are roughly cut to give a thatched heavily threaded effect. Jewellery Jewellery designs highlighting the winter season are marvellous add ons� silver snowflake pendants and large broaches like a sprig of holly or mistletoe make some really eye catching accessories. Fur lined hoods blended into the garment are also turning heads this winter. This winter season ensure you treat yourself to some of these trendy fashions and go paint the town red!
The fabrics are very solid or concrete with a sort of untamed natural feel blended with soft lustres. And honestly, you really do not have to own expensive designer wear to make a statement. Hats If you like hats you're in luck, this season hoods, hats and caps are the rage. But what's heating up the fashion scene this winter, a closer look reveals some interesting insights on the latest winter fashions. Footwear Ankle length shoes in shades of silver and grey are this winters winner.
Prints around the winter theme are almost subtle while the focus in on rich exterior of the fabric.
In fact this seasons going to have you seeing a lot of ultra cool effects. Coats This season coats come with a nice thick mantle like look that feature tousled sleeves and funnelled collars. This seasons winter colours True to the season, soft snowy white shades seem to be a good choice for clothes that blend in with the winter theme. Other patterns included coats with widely placed collars and a rich furry texture. Effects Complementing the feel and textures of fabrics the designs around these effects that are set to make the stage this winter, range from, long pleats, to subtle wrinkles and clearly visible overstitches, to the blistered and tangled effects.
Denim is one of those fabrics that will probably be around forever, this winter, the theme is a slight gleam in the denim with an oxidised look. Scarves This season, trade in your old winter muffler for those large woollen scarves that can be draped over your shoulders like a stole. It's that time of the year again with snowflakes falling, yuletide cheer and Christmas shopping, hot cups of coco and cozy warm fireplace with sizzling embers of coal crackling away. For women transparent slippers laced with silver give an almost Cinderella effect. You don't want to be seen in last year's styles and certainly not something that's not the hottest rage at the moment.
Fabrics The prevailing tendencies for fabrics this season are fabrics that are over-worked with several different effects across their surfaces. Another popular colour to helps produce a sharp contrast is Black and various shades of bright black; while dull and muted greys give a nice warm and fuzzy touch and hues of rich red right through to mellow maroon are reflective of the season. Cashmere worked in with regular wool and mohair is blended to give the fabrics a light yet visibly textured look. While for men, muted shades of pink, lavender, brick red, grey, deep shades of purple and black are what's going to be setting the stage for fashion. Lightweight wool or reworked cottons are the base for designs that will debut this winter.
Even your local stores will stock up on some of these new designs. They shriek elegance and comfort in a very casual sort of way. For women, earthy colours ranging from the deep shades of olive, maroon, brown, deep blue's to chocolate brown are colours set to form the trend. Most knits are made with heavily emphasised gages to draw out the raw protective feel against the winter chill. Embodied with various prints on dulled wool the scarf lends a casual yet protective loo to the wearer be it a man or a woman.
The styles in vogue are hats that are either huge and puffy or tiny and pointed. Large knitted beanies or those furry oversized Moroccan hats all in this winter. Hair Choosing the right hair style to go with the fashion and season can be a daunting task. Men on the other to make the cut will have to aim to get their hair into the bushy straight yet carefully dishevelled look that gets tucked away into the tops of their mufflers. So, make sure you watch out for these lovely trends that are bound to take the country by storm.
Chunky silver bracelets and large but light earrings that dangle add to the effect. While some of the other fabrics are roughly cut to give a thatched heavily threaded effect. Jewellery Jewellery designs highlighting the winter season are marvellous add ons� silver snowflake pendants and large broaches like a sprig of holly or mistletoe make some really eye catching accessories. Fur lined hoods blended into the garment are also turning heads this winter. This winter season ensure you treat yourself to some of these trendy fashions and go paint the town red!
The fabrics are very solid or concrete with a sort of untamed natural feel blended with soft lustres. And honestly, you really do not have to own expensive designer wear to make a statement. Hats If you like hats you're in luck, this season hoods, hats and caps are the rage. But what's heating up the fashion scene this winter, a closer look reveals some interesting insights on the latest winter fashions. Footwear Ankle length shoes in shades of silver and grey are this winters winner.
Prints around the winter theme are almost subtle while the focus in on rich exterior of the fabric.
It' bags are the classic cars of the fashion set
Women now want the 'it' bag and the one nobody else is carrying.
By buying a classic bag and looking after it, you are unlikely to lose money, rather see a steady gain with the added return of enjoying using it. Durante says that his customers are looking for this "unusualness" factor. " It's not always about big names, a few weeks ago Ms Minogue was at the shop of Tony Durante, a handbag dealer at Alfie's in London, and purchased a white raffia bag with a horse's head on the front for around [pound]200. People just don't seem to have paid attention to the fact that handbags have become the new shoes in the last few years, there is now an appreciation of the design that goes into them. Hindmarch's "I'm not a plastic bag" bags are unlikely to make it to "classic" status, they are after all mass-produced cotton totes, but other handbags from her range might well do so.
Few of you will have missed the fuss a couple of months ago when Sainsbury's sold 20,000 "I'm not a plastic bag" Anya Hind-march totes for [pound]5 each. Buying it from a vintage fashion dealer she's unlikely to bump into another celebrity carrying one. Last March Christie's sold a red Hermes crocodile skin Kelly bag for [pound]10,800, this had only been purchased in 1994 and was originally a bespoke product. "Every girl has a handbag," says Christie's specialist Monica Turcich, "and every girl wants one. Handbags are the new shoes, the must have "it" accessory that has all the fashion-istas clamouring for the latest offering from popular designers.
"Kylie Minogue was pictured carrying a Chloe bracelet bag around a few years ago which sparked a fashion and now we are selling the same thing at auction. That is good news for both collector investors and handbag enthusiasts, but there are some exceptions to the rule. So far Christie's has-n't sold any Hindmarch bags, but Turcich says she wouldn't be surprised if they start turning up at auction soon and she wouldn't turn them away. If you do want to retain the value in your handbag then you should go for one that is in excellent condition, is a good design and beautiful. Brightly coloured raffia bags are in at the moment because it's summer.
Within hours those same unbleached cotton bags were selling for in excess of [pound]150 on eBay. Durante says that Kylie loved this particular bag because it was unusual. " Kelly bags can be bought for [pound]600 and can often be sold on for [pound]1,000- [pound]2,000, which isn't bad for a bag which might have been bought back in the 1960s. It's also a market that has more in common with the male-dominated world of classic cars than you'd realise.
Some "it" bags will undoubtedly go down in value as fashions change, but the classics should stay steady. " There is a pristine one in the next auction which is estimated at [pound]800 to [pound]1,000 along with another Chloe handbag in the same lot. "I think Chloe has started the 'it' bag scene" adds Turcich, "I don't know how long it will take for them to become classics of their own, but I'm sure these will hold their value in five or 10 years' time. There's no doubt that most handbags are being bought to be used, it's not an investment market in the same way as many other collectables such as paul smith,Abercrombie and Fitch,dsquared etc, but again there are parallels to the car market. "Chloe and other more contemporary bags are more driven by what's popular now, but for Hermes and Chanel's quilted bag, these are classics which never go out of style and are always useable.
There are shoe designers that are artists and so too with handbags. The Kelly bag is the "holy grail" of the classic handbag world according to Turcich. " Like cars, most of the more recent designer handbags which sell through dealers and auction houses make significantly less than their original retail price, losing value the second the initial purchase has taken place. They've always been popular and they are the section of our 20th-century fashion sales for which we get the most phone calls, but now they are doing particularly well because everyone wants handbags, whereas 10 years ago there weren't the 'it' bags like we have today, simply the classics.
By buying a classic bag and looking after it, you are unlikely to lose money, rather see a steady gain with the added return of enjoying using it. Durante says that his customers are looking for this "unusualness" factor. " It's not always about big names, a few weeks ago Ms Minogue was at the shop of Tony Durante, a handbag dealer at Alfie's in London, and purchased a white raffia bag with a horse's head on the front for around [pound]200. People just don't seem to have paid attention to the fact that handbags have become the new shoes in the last few years, there is now an appreciation of the design that goes into them. Hindmarch's "I'm not a plastic bag" bags are unlikely to make it to "classic" status, they are after all mass-produced cotton totes, but other handbags from her range might well do so.
Few of you will have missed the fuss a couple of months ago when Sainsbury's sold 20,000 "I'm not a plastic bag" Anya Hind-march totes for [pound]5 each. Buying it from a vintage fashion dealer she's unlikely to bump into another celebrity carrying one. Last March Christie's sold a red Hermes crocodile skin Kelly bag for [pound]10,800, this had only been purchased in 1994 and was originally a bespoke product. "Every girl has a handbag," says Christie's specialist Monica Turcich, "and every girl wants one. Handbags are the new shoes, the must have "it" accessory that has all the fashion-istas clamouring for the latest offering from popular designers.
"Kylie Minogue was pictured carrying a Chloe bracelet bag around a few years ago which sparked a fashion and now we are selling the same thing at auction. That is good news for both collector investors and handbag enthusiasts, but there are some exceptions to the rule. So far Christie's has-n't sold any Hindmarch bags, but Turcich says she wouldn't be surprised if they start turning up at auction soon and she wouldn't turn them away. If you do want to retain the value in your handbag then you should go for one that is in excellent condition, is a good design and beautiful. Brightly coloured raffia bags are in at the moment because it's summer.
Within hours those same unbleached cotton bags were selling for in excess of [pound]150 on eBay. Durante says that Kylie loved this particular bag because it was unusual. " Kelly bags can be bought for [pound]600 and can often be sold on for [pound]1,000- [pound]2,000, which isn't bad for a bag which might have been bought back in the 1960s. It's also a market that has more in common with the male-dominated world of classic cars than you'd realise.
Some "it" bags will undoubtedly go down in value as fashions change, but the classics should stay steady. " There is a pristine one in the next auction which is estimated at [pound]800 to [pound]1,000 along with another Chloe handbag in the same lot. "I think Chloe has started the 'it' bag scene" adds Turcich, "I don't know how long it will take for them to become classics of their own, but I'm sure these will hold their value in five or 10 years' time. There's no doubt that most handbags are being bought to be used, it's not an investment market in the same way as many other collectables such as paul smith,Abercrombie and Fitch,dsquared etc, but again there are parallels to the car market. "Chloe and other more contemporary bags are more driven by what's popular now, but for Hermes and Chanel's quilted bag, these are classics which never go out of style and are always useable.
There are shoe designers that are artists and so too with handbags. The Kelly bag is the "holy grail" of the classic handbag world according to Turcich. " Like cars, most of the more recent designer handbags which sell through dealers and auction houses make significantly less than their original retail price, losing value the second the initial purchase has taken place. They've always been popular and they are the section of our 20th-century fashion sales for which we get the most phone calls, but now they are doing particularly well because everyone wants handbags, whereas 10 years ago there weren't the 'it' bags like we have today, simply the classics.
Wednesday 17 June 2009
3 Different Kinds of Organic Tshirts and What to Choose?
It is not a secret now that the demand for organic cotton clothing is rising quickly. People are willing to buy more natural clothing to themselves to prevent from harmful chemicals that are used at several textile processes.
However, there are also some clever people who are trying to make more money on using this weakness of people. I mean how will you trust that the t-shirt you purchased is really organic? There are 3 common usages of organic cotton.
a) You use the normal/conventional cotton and claim that it was organic. If people believes you then you will make %30 more profit with the exact same garments. So please carefully check the labels of the clothing before you buy and also try to buy from big brands!
b) You get the organic cotton. Made the fabric from it and dye it like you do with the normal cotton. In the end you will have a harmful and chemical fabric which is not organic but "made from organic cotton".
c) You get the organic cotton and dye it with dyestuff that is allowed by the organic certification companies and follow their guidelines. This is costly and the final fabric, t-shirt price will be higher but this is ofcourse healtier. In the end your organic fabric will not be harmful! In that case you can also say the term "organic t-shirt" easily.
Confusing right? Try to stay away from "made in India" and "made in China" organic cotton products for now. USA and Turkey is offering much better quality and trusted business at the moment. I will try to explain the details in my next article on fromorganic.com web site.
However, there are also some clever people who are trying to make more money on using this weakness of people. I mean how will you trust that the t-shirt you purchased is really organic? There are 3 common usages of organic cotton.
a) You use the normal/conventional cotton and claim that it was organic. If people believes you then you will make %30 more profit with the exact same garments. So please carefully check the labels of the clothing before you buy and also try to buy from big brands!
b) You get the organic cotton. Made the fabric from it and dye it like you do with the normal cotton. In the end you will have a harmful and chemical fabric which is not organic but "made from organic cotton".
c) You get the organic cotton and dye it with dyestuff that is allowed by the organic certification companies and follow their guidelines. This is costly and the final fabric, t-shirt price will be higher but this is ofcourse healtier. In the end your organic fabric will not be harmful! In that case you can also say the term "organic t-shirt" easily.
Confusing right? Try to stay away from "made in India" and "made in China" organic cotton products for now. USA and Turkey is offering much better quality and trusted business at the moment. I will try to explain the details in my next article on fromorganic.com web site.
'Tis the Season for Flower Girl Dresses and Children's Formal Wear
Spring is just around the corner, which means it's the season for children's formal wear. Weddings call for flower girl dresses and boy's tuxedos, as well as for First Communion dresses and boy's suits. What's in this season? Read on to find out!
Flower Girl Dresses
When it comes to flower girl dresses, you have several options that will bring smiles to the faces of your attendees, and make your flower girls feel like little princesses. A sleeveless satin bodice with a satin skirt and organza overlay is a simple but stunning combination. Scattered colored stones with a matching band at the waistband coordinates well with the attire of others in the bridal party. Depending on the age of the flower girl, choose either tea length or floor length.
For a feminine yet upscale look, choose a flower girl dress that is tiered in the back. A full peau satin skirt with one tier in front and three tiers in back, accented with a large bow with tails and fabric roses, will make the day special for both the flower girl and the bride.
If you're budget conscious, don't overlook some of the discount flower girl dresses that are available online. Just as beautiful as the pricier flower girl dresses, you can find satin and organza dresses, as well as tiered dresses, for between $35 and $80.
Communion Dresses
Every little girl will remember her First Communion for the rest of her life, so Communion dresses are an important part of the ritual. An organza scalloped princess style gown with coordinating veil will make her feel special, as will the simple lines of a satin Communion dress with lace and a removable bolero jacket.
Boy's Suits
This season, there are many choices for boy's suits. Whether it's his First Communion or whether he's attending in a family wedding, he'll be thrilled to wear a traditional five-piece suit. Double-breasted jackets are back in style, and come in white for the perfect First Communion outfit. For a more formal occasion, a boy's tuxedo - with or without tails - is always appropriate.
Christening Dresses
When it comes to girls' christening dresses there are many choices. An all-white batiste dress with smocking on a bodice dotted with white pearls, along with matching bloomers, is adorable. For more traditional christening dresses you can choose a length of up to 32 inches with intricate embroidery and a matching bonnet. Keep in mind that a christening dress is something that can be handed down for generations, so choosing a timeless style may be in order.
Christening Outfits for Boys
For boys, christening outfits are usually five-piece sets that consist of a shirt, pants, bowtie, vest, and hat. The typical pant length is either shorts or knickers. Some sets feature brocade, while others have satin trim.
How to Buy
With the Internet, a wide variety of children's formal wear is available at the click of a mouse. Plus, you're more likely to find discount flower girl dresses and bargains in children's formal wear at an online store. When ordering online, look for a company that not only offers flower girl dresses, boy's tuxedos, Communion dresses, and christening dresses, but that also asks you for the date of the event. Before ordering, check out the sizing charts, and don't hesitate to ask questions. Then, on the big day, make sure that your little ones enjoy themselves, and feel as special as they look!
Flower Girl Dresses
When it comes to flower girl dresses, you have several options that will bring smiles to the faces of your attendees, and make your flower girls feel like little princesses. A sleeveless satin bodice with a satin skirt and organza overlay is a simple but stunning combination. Scattered colored stones with a matching band at the waistband coordinates well with the attire of others in the bridal party. Depending on the age of the flower girl, choose either tea length or floor length.
For a feminine yet upscale look, choose a flower girl dress that is tiered in the back. A full peau satin skirt with one tier in front and three tiers in back, accented with a large bow with tails and fabric roses, will make the day special for both the flower girl and the bride.
If you're budget conscious, don't overlook some of the discount flower girl dresses that are available online. Just as beautiful as the pricier flower girl dresses, you can find satin and organza dresses, as well as tiered dresses, for between $35 and $80.
Communion Dresses
Every little girl will remember her First Communion for the rest of her life, so Communion dresses are an important part of the ritual. An organza scalloped princess style gown with coordinating veil will make her feel special, as will the simple lines of a satin Communion dress with lace and a removable bolero jacket.
Boy's Suits
This season, there are many choices for boy's suits. Whether it's his First Communion or whether he's attending in a family wedding, he'll be thrilled to wear a traditional five-piece suit. Double-breasted jackets are back in style, and come in white for the perfect First Communion outfit. For a more formal occasion, a boy's tuxedo - with or without tails - is always appropriate.
Christening Dresses
When it comes to girls' christening dresses there are many choices. An all-white batiste dress with smocking on a bodice dotted with white pearls, along with matching bloomers, is adorable. For more traditional christening dresses you can choose a length of up to 32 inches with intricate embroidery and a matching bonnet. Keep in mind that a christening dress is something that can be handed down for generations, so choosing a timeless style may be in order.
Christening Outfits for Boys
For boys, christening outfits are usually five-piece sets that consist of a shirt, pants, bowtie, vest, and hat. The typical pant length is either shorts or knickers. Some sets feature brocade, while others have satin trim.
How to Buy
With the Internet, a wide variety of children's formal wear is available at the click of a mouse. Plus, you're more likely to find discount flower girl dresses and bargains in children's formal wear at an online store. When ordering online, look for a company that not only offers flower girl dresses, boy's tuxedos, Communion dresses, and christening dresses, but that also asks you for the date of the event. Before ordering, check out the sizing charts, and don't hesitate to ask questions. Then, on the big day, make sure that your little ones enjoy themselves, and feel as special as they look!
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