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Gant Eyeglasses Simple, Sleek Designs with Recession Friendly Price Tags

September 9th, 2009

Gant Eyeglasses

Gant eyeglasses embody the look and feel of the existing Gant apparel collections. Nautical themes and preppy polo shirts are the usual background of the Gant aesthetic. With designs for both men and women, the Nantucket sensibility is apparent pair of Gant eyeglasses. Gant apparel walks the line between casual and semi-formal attire with a comfortably transition from a Sunday in the park, to the office on Monday morning. Designed mainly for adults with more elegant and slightly less unconventional tastes, Gant eyeglasses evoke a natural class and ease of wearability found throughout the apparel collection.

Gant eyeglasses easy transform any existing wardrobe to give a more update look. Gant eyeglasses are available in a wide variety of frame styles and shapes. Clearly absent from the collection are the oversized frames, embellishments, and logos that are popular with other designer brands. What sets Gant eyeglasses apart from other designer eyeglasses is the fashionable and modern styles that are simple and classic. This is a formula that Gant has pursued closely and continues to increase popularity year after year. Gant’s designs are preppy chic at it’s best and yet still manages to appeal to a wide variety of consumers. This is what has and will continue to make Gant eyeglasses such a success.

New Emporio Armani Collection of Eyewear

August 8th, 2009

Emporio Armani has been a fashion mainstay for many years. The apparel and accessory lines continues to be a major sucesss. On the heels of the other successful lines of watches, perfumes, handbags, and other accessories, Emporio Armani is taking the leap into prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.

The variety of Emporio Armani eyeglasses are vastly different with yet have a similar youthful appeal. The shapes and shades all lend themselves to a younger audience than the more traditional Armani brand. All eyeglasses are made in Italy with a quality solely surpassed by the other Armani brands.

The highly desirable brand is a long time favorite of A-Listers. In turn, Emporio Armani frequently uses famous people in it’s ad campaigns. These celebrities (who are frequently clients themselves) help to sell the Emporio paradigm and reinforce the fashion that has made Armani so famous.

Committed to youth and playfulness, the Emporio Armani name will continue to live on well into the future. With the ever-present eagle emblem, these contemporary frames are branded with the company logo so no one in the immediate area can miss your fabulous frames. Emporio Armani passes over the minimized in lieu of extravagance. Unlike the understated fashions of the other Armani lines, Emporio revels in being flashy and forward thinking.

Original Little Black Dress

July 21st, 2009

Though black was often worn at early centuries (16th-17th) by wealthy and influential Spaniards, later it became a color for mourning. The mourning style continued through the beginning of 20th century. But in 1926 famous couturier Coco Chanel made a break-through in fashion. She created a “little black dress”.

Coco Chanel was a genius designer because she had a feeling of what wealthy and stylish women need. At the time when flamboyant and colorful dresses by Paul Poiret were still quite popular she introduced a very simple silhouette in black. Her original little black dresses were perfectly cut and made of elegant fabrics such as silk, tulle, and lace. In no time they became the staple of haute couture and are still holding that title. When Coco’s dress was introduced it was often called a “Ford” in fashion referring to the popularity of the garment.

With years the idea of a little black dress did not change a lot; it is still considered to be an essential part of every fashion conscious woman’s wardrobe. It is supposed to be of a knee length, very simple with minimum decorations. Cut and fabric are the most important features of a little black dress. Sheath dresses are always very popular. Versatility of that dress may be partially responsible for its success. It can be dressed up and down depending on the situation, and is easily transitioned from business attire to the evening wear one by accessorizing. The other part of the immortality of the little black dress is its ability to make every woman feel stylish without being overdressed, sexy without being provocative and poised without being standoffish.

The most well-known black little dress is, probably, the one Audrey Hepburn wore as Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. Betty Boop was often drawn wearing a little black dress as well. Little black dresses were a part of wardrobe of Princess Diane and Julia Roberts, Kate Moss and Angelina Jolie. Edith Piaf, the French singer, always wore a little black dress at her concerts so her costume would not interfere with her performance.

Coco’s immortal creation made her the only fashion designer named as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century. Coco Chanel was accused of creating “poverty chic” but the overwhelming success of her little black dress proved that she actually created a dress which acts as a frame enhancing every single woman’s natural beauty.

Belt Buckles

May 22nd, 2009

A belt buckle is an integral part of a belt. Buckles made of plastic, metal or wood are the most common kinds of buckles. Buckles on cowboy belts, cowgirl belts, Texas belt buckles, war belts, military belts etc are a few other different kinds of belt buckles seen in the market.

Belt buckles that are on fancier belts for evenings wear are studded with stones or embroidered, the most popular and expensive being the rhinestone ones. These belts are for show rather than for any real purpose. Latest kinds of belt buckles in the market are the digital ones, scrolling ones and the light up belt buckles. These are especially good for a night of dancing or fun and frolicking.

People who can afford fancier belts can also get customized belt buckles that have some form of engraving or other message on them. Silver buckles can also be custom made on order. Gold belts and designer belts set with turquoise buckles can also be custom made for some exclusive kinds of belt buckles that would be noticeable. Some individuals also wish to own some uniquely designed belt buckles that are exclusively made on order.

For those who wish to make a statement, Harley Davidson belt buckles would be the best choice. Bigger the buckle the more noticeable would the belt be. Individuals with rebellious nature usually prefer these huge buckles that go with western belts or otherwise large belts like the rodeo belts. There are even available in the market a kind of belt buckles known as the rebel belt buckles and punk belt buckles.

Buckles with funny faces on them or those that are themselves shaped funny are also a craze with the younger population. Large sized buckles would especially go well with belts made of animal and reptile skins like kangaroo hide, alligator skin, brown snake skin, crocodile skin and black snake belts. Funny belt buckles like the star wars buckle, led display buckles, and spinner buckle are also popular with the kids.

Since a belt buckle can be changed on a belt in most of the cases, many prefer to keep a few buckles so they can be change the buckles whenever they fancy. Belt buckles are also available cheap and would be available in any shop selling belts.

Buckles for belts that hold guns like the military belts or the gun belts have a different kind of buckles that are stronger and can hold the extra weight on the belt. Firefighters, bikers, and gunmen etc wear different kinds of belts that have belt buckles different from the regular ones. Also available are belt buckles with religious symbols for all those pious individuals out there. Eagle shaped and dragon-shaped belt buckles are one the most common that might catch one’s eye in a belt buckles display in a belts shop.

One only needs to shop around for that perfect belt buckle to buy. Since a number of shops deal with belts and belt buckles, available in the market is a wide choice and an individual would only need sufficient time and energy to shop around.

Belts provides detailed information about belts, custom belts, and more. Belts is affiliated with Sexy Bras.

Kookie Couture

February 28th, 2009

If you were ever a sailor, a boy scout or a girl guide you probably know what a Lanyard is. For the rest of us it’s that thing we hang around our neck to hold onto our security cards, keys and mobile phones.

It seems that almost overnight this daggy item of office apparel has suddenly become the hottest fashion accessory dangling out of the back pocket of every hip hop and happening skanky dude and dudette around town.

Once the enforced fashion faux pas of the IT Industry, its now no longer the likes of IBM or Apple we see blazoned on these nylon strings but Nike, Adidas and maybe even Prada.

It wasn’t so long ago that gay men embraced the concept of hankies hanging out their back pockets with a wide variety of colours and designs to signify a code for one’s sexual proclivities. One had to be careful to choose not only the right colour out of over fifty plus different coded designs, but also which back pocket - left or right - dominant or submissive - to hang it out of.

So is this the case with lanyards? Does one need to be careful to choose the right logo emblazed on their tag? The right colour? And of course, the right pocket to hang it out of?

And what about the right shiny metal attachment at the end? For with any fashion craze there is likely to be a whole industry accessorizing these babies to the hilt.

So why have we chosen to re-embrace these nylon strands and tszuj them up?

Is it because the metal key chains we strategically dangled from our cut-offs for the last few seasons (another takeaway from the gay community by the way) contributed so dramatically, due to their increasing weight, to dragging our pants down that now they don’t fit anymore? And all you underwear emporiums just thought we were just being trendy and showing off your label bands.

Have we been forced to seek out a new fashion accessory for hanging our keys which doesn’t ruin our clothes?

Or is it just another fad, like the yoyo, whose time will come and go. As security swipe cards fade into memory and fingerprints, eye scans and DNA tests welcome the next phase of our security conscious evolution will lanyards too just become another fashion craze that slips into folklore only to get recycled in twenty years time.

Only time will tell. But in the meantime don’t leave the house without one dangling from a pocket lest you wish to become a noughties fashion victim.

Peter Shuttlewood is the author of webzine freshread which contains articles on Popular Culture with an Australian slant. Freshread - the everyday in a fresh way.

Formal Dress For Women - Looking Stylish At The Office

February 26th, 2009

Dress formally the right way and you can project a stylish look, that will help you get the job or promotion you crave or close an important business deal.

In work it’s so important because your look can actually make or lose you money, so you need to look your best, so here are some tip tips to make sure you knock them dead.

Getting dressed for the office doesn’t mean you can’t follow fashion look stylish or develop a personalized style.

Your aim is to project a professional, competent and dynamic appearance - You mean business is the impression you are trying to create and can handle the job at hand

The style colors and fit of your clothes choices will reflect in the way other people view your ability to do your job.
Below we have outlined some basic tips on how you can maximize your appearance.

1. Fit

Trousers need to be fitted and free of visible panty lines. Skirts, especially straight styles i.e. pencil skirts, should be loose enough to sit down in comfortably and not excessively tight. Clothes need to fit so be aware of size and dress within it

Jackets should to be buttoned and blouses shouldn’t have gaps between buttonholes.

2. Traditional career colors include navy (trustworthy), grey (conservative) and black (chic & conservative) be careful of red especially in sales, it can be seen as aggressive and confrontational especially by other women.

Most of these colors work well in trousers, skirts and shoes and you can mix black with softer colorslike light blue, lilac, pink and stone.

Loud colors like bright pink and wild prints are more risky so be careful if you want to mix these in

3. Jewelry that jangles (hoop earrings and stacks of bangles that will indicate you are coming) are no, no. GO for minimal jewellery stud earrings or single bracelets and a nice watch.

4. Slouchy handbags look unprofessional and sloppy. Instead choose structured styles that project an organized and efficient image with sharp lines.

With other accessories don’t neglect them! Everything about you needs to project cleanliness and efficiency.

Manicured nails, run-free hose, clean polished shoes, styled hair. Make sure that everything creates the right look down to the smallest detail.

Looks never to worn to the office include:

6. Sexy clothes - Avoid - See-through garments, miniskirts, really high stilettos, designer labels and to much leather.

7. Clothes should fit correctly and avoid: wrinkled clothing, too many layers and baggy-fit clothing.

Dressing for the office is all about striking a balance between looking good stylish and also looking competent, organized and ready for business.

You can still look sexy in a subtle way, but the look is subtle and not in your face - That is the biggest mistake of all when dressing for the office.

Follow the above tips and get ready to knock them dead!

A great look will help you get ahead in your career and hopefully it will speed you along the career path you desire.

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What are Cowboy Boots

February 26th, 2009

Cowboy boots are a special kind of boot that a lot of people wear today. Cowboys do not only wear them anymore. They do not only wear them in the south and on a farm, people are also wearing them these days as dress shoes or as everyday shoes. The design of cowboy boots is unique and distinct. They are certainly a great shoe for anyone to wear either in a more dressed up look or on a regular basis.

Cowboy boots have a high and rounded heel and also have a pointed toe. There are no laces to deal with and no straps to tighten. Most of the boots that are around are made from leather. They can be from just about any kind of leather. Most of the brands are from cowhide, or genuine leather. In addition, some are constructed out of exotic skins like snake, lizard, eel and alligator. These are going to be the more expensive boots in their class.

There are boots to be found in any color. You can get the normal black or brown and there are also other colors to choose from as well. Many of the exotic skinned boots come in other colors like white, gray, tan or even red. Cowboy boots are designed for the easy insertion of a horse rider’s foot into the stirrup of a saddle on a horse. This is why most of the boots have a pointed toe. However, the styles are changing and there are some of the boots that are becoming more rounded at the toe.

Although the shoes are mounted, the tall heel of the boot is what prevents the foot from sliding out of the stirrup. If this were to happen to a cowboy on a horse, it could be very dangerous. However, when the cowboy is dismounting from the horse, the smooth sole of the shoe is what allows the boot to easily come free from the stirrup. The tall shaft of the boot is what helps to hold the boot in place. There are no laces that are needed to use on a boot.

The shaft of the cowboy boot is also going to be used to protect the leg from getting scratched or bumped while riding or working. In the south, it was very normal for the farm workers to wear cowboy boot while they were working. There are many people who still use these boots as their everyday work boots. They find them very comfortable and easy to work in.

With more and more people wearing cowboy boots on a regular basis, there are more and more companies coming out with newer styles. You can find these great boots just about anywhere and in any store. Since they are becoming so popular, cowboy boots have even come down in price and you can find a great pair for an affordable price.

Agust Hauksson is a regular contributor of articles to many online publications. Find more great information at: http://www.cowboy-boot.biz

Mens Fashion Coordination on Solid Colored Mens Dress Shirts

February 24th, 2009

It is common to find men choosing white for their solid colored mens dress shirts. They believe that it is the easiest with other outfits as well as creating a formal appearance. There are people who feel that white dress shirts projects radiance onto mens face.

However, there is an aspect that we need to take note in mens fashion coordination, which is the skin tone as well as the hair color of the man. Imagine a blond man with fair-colored skin tone in a white shirt.

The direction of focus will on the shirt or tie rather than his face. The white shirt is not able enhance his overall light colored skin tone.

Instead solid colored mens dress shirts against the skin tone and hair color is supposed to bring the focal point to the man’s face, not the shirt. It applies similarly to patterned shirts as well.

White is not the only ultimate choice for solid colored mens dress shirts, I would say blue color is the other must-have color for every mens dress shirts. It has the best blend into almost every mens skin tone and hair color.

It never seems to go wrong wearing a blue dress shirt to provide a warmer and richer overtone for any skin tone than white dress shirts.

Can all blue tones fit different skin tones and hair colors? Generally the best choice is going for medium blue and the suitable shade of medium should always bring the focus toward your face.

Men with tan or olive skin tones with contrasting hair color can afford to wear darker blue tones.

Fair skin men with dark colored hair have the best advantage in their choice of blue tones. Basically all the shades of blue are suitable for them especially the medium to dark blue tones.

Men with light colored hair and fair skin has to settle for light and soft blue hues. The overall blend between their hair and skin creates a muted contrast and the lighter blues will balance out this low contrast.

Copyright 2005, Leroy Fong and Mens-Fashion-Tips.com

Reprinting this article is allowed provided all references and acknowledgement to the author, the website, and the URL remain intact.

Leroy Fong
Mens Fashion Tips: Mens Fashion Guide on Dressing for Success

Swimsuit Shopping: Where To Hit, Where To Miss

February 23rd, 2009

You have just arrived at the most beautiful place on earth. The sun is shining bright, there’s a light breeze in the air and not a cloud in the sky. The sand is whiter than snow, and the ocean waves are singing nature’s lullaby as they crash onto the shore.

Life doesn’t get much better than this, you think to yourself as you find a good spot to enjoy this tropical paradise. You have your man and your best friends by your side, and you are getting ready to order a frozen concoction to complete the surreal scenery. You put your towel down, take off your cover-up skirt and tank top — you’re ready to soak up the sun.

Then it happens — you realize that everyone on the beach has directed their eyes on you. You immediately freeze, afraid to move a muscle. After what seems like lifetimes, you finally look down and realize that you are wearing a hideous, worn-out, unflattering bathing suit that’s so outdated even your great-grandmother’s grandmother wouldn’t have been caught wearing it.

Just when you are about to shrivel up in shame, the alarm clock sounds and you wake up with a new mission in life. It’s time to go swimsuit shopping.

If the thought of a tropical paradise vacation is giving you nightmares instead of dazzling dreams, then chances are you are in desperate need of swimsuit shopping support. The first thing you need to do is breathe deep and keep the thought of those waves crashing in your mind at all times.

The next step is to get rid of the old hand-me-down you’ve been wearing for way too long and relax. You are not alone. There are many places designed to help you shop comfortably while you find your perfect fit. Whether it’s high prices, fluorescent lights, crowded stores or three-way mirrors you want to avoid, there is a swimsuit shopping solution for you. Here’s a list of the top 10 different places and ways you can go about shopping for your swimsuit.

1. Check out stores that sell only swimwear — these are great for specialized assistance.

2. Department stores offer plenty of choices, but the lighting can be harsh in the dressing rooms.

3. Buy them online. Find a site that asks for your specific measurements and body type.

4. Check out discount stores for great deals.

5. Surf the net for specific swimsuit sales at your favorite department stores.

6. Shop seasonal sales to get major discounts.

7. Fashion magazines and catalogs are great ways to avoid the crowded malls, but before you order make sure to take your measurements and buy the suits that best match your shape.

8. Specialty stores and boutiques near the beach often offer great sales but not much variety.

9. eBay.com often has brand-new designer suits just waiting for a bid.

10. Bring your best buddy with you. You can make the experience a bit more fun and get an honest opinion.

Carolina Diaz-Bordon
eDiets.com Staff Writer

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Your Wild and Crazy Side with Zombie Contact Lenses

February 19th, 2009

Zombie contact lenses are a whole new concept in the contact lens industry. Also known as zombie whiteout or zombie special effect contact lenses, they are perfect for a theme party that calls for something scary or for a Halloween fright night get together. Many people who work in theatre as well as in films utilize zombie contact lenses on a regular basis to change their appearance.

Zombie contact lenses make the eyes appear completely white except for the black dot in the middle. Too scary for some but just right if the occasion calls for spooky or out of this world outrageous. Zombie whiteouts are sure to be an attention grabber and a conversation piece.

Zombie contact lenses, just like any other kind of contacts must be fitted to your eyes properly to ensure comfort so visiting an accredited eye doctor is a must. Zombie whiteouts are available both for contact lens wearers who require a prescription for vision correction as well as for those who don’t.

Keep in mind that eye infections are always a health concern when you wear any type of contact, regardless of whether you wear ordinary contact lenses on a regular basis or occasionally wear ones such as zombie white-outs for fun. Proper hygiene in regards to cleaning and disinfecting of contact lenses is a must. This point cannot be stressed enough.

Many big name contact lens companies such as CIBA Vision and CooperVision carry what they term as “WildEyes” or “Crazy Lenses.” Zombie whiteout contact lenses would fall under these categories. If you choose to search for zombie contact lenses on the Internet keep in mind that they are often also referred to as theatrical or costume contact lenses.

Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Vision-Doctor.com. He provides more contact lens tips and discount contact lenses that you can research and purchase in your pajamas on his website.

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