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27 Oct 2010 Fashion Tips – The Kids Style
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There are a lot of things about style that kids can teach us. Getting dressed is something that we can learn from them. For instance a kid knows how you can dress for success. There are some clothes that help to create a powerful and authoritative look. Like a sport jacket or suit and tie make a great first impression. In certain situations, deviating away from the ordinary also works well as a fashion trend.

Kids like the sensation or the feel of the fabric. The soft feel of velour, chenille, cotton knits and fleece is really nice. Fabrics like tweed, denim or velvet have a touch appeal. On the flip side of dressing to impress, the kids tend to go with looks that stray from the norm. Wearing shorts, hoodies, polos, cowboy boots or mixing crazy patterns can actually help in creating a wild and different look.

Cool features in T-shirts, shirts and pants are more important to kids than a mere brand name. It is indeed more fashionable to dress up in an ensemble that is more your style and complements your figure than to go with a Gucci or Burberry outfit. Camouflage pants, vests, hats, twirly skirts and fancy shoes are stuff that kids fancy. Adults can also experiment around with different looks to come up with something chic and trendy.

27 Oct 2010 Summer Fashion Trends
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A fresh look is inevitable for summer and most women love to wear clothes which keep them cool and comfortable. Flared skirts look great and fabrics like washed linen, rayon or cotton. Solids and prints are both in vogue but the fashion gurus say that a skirt should never be wider than it is long.

When it comes to patterns and prints, florals are an evergreen favorite. It is better to keep prints in proportion to your shape like larger frames look best in bigger blooms. Even for accessories, you can pick up a floral print handbag.

Tank tops are another eternal favorite though they might appear to be skimpy to some. One way to get rid of the skimpiness is to layer tank tops. Two complementary colored tanks can be combined for a great layered look. Lightweight cotton jersey is also perfect for layering.

Apart from these basic pieces of outerwear, a two piece swimsuit with an optional short skirt and shorts are a few other things that help to beat the summer heat. A walking short that is a couple of inches above the knee is just about perfect though the ideal length would depend on the wearer’s figure.

23 Oct 2010 Urban Clothing

Urban clothing has come a long way from its humble beginning way back in the 1970s. Leading design houses are also now focusing on creating this hip-hop style outerwear in various attractive hues and designs. The hip hop style clothing was mainly made popular by the hip-hop artists. Accessories such as street shoes to extra-large sunglasses, gold and silver plated necklaces and oversized earrings were in demand.

The 90’s marked a stark deviation from the fashion trend of the 70’s. Neon and brightly colored shirts, pants, hats and accessories began to be worn. Shirts with hoods, more popularly known as, ‘hoodies’, are now a piece of most every individual’s closet space. Oversized, solid t-shirts also became a popular look, with street denim. Blank T-shirts today is the perfect canvas for oversized accessories or designer jeans to stand out and be seen.

This generation of urban consumers has a very clear and thorough understanding of how fashion works and how to get a classy look by mixing and matching traditional dress shirts and tailored clothing. Fashion designers are also responding to this awareness by creating novel designs and lines of clothing for the urban street savvy individuals who look for comfort and yet want to maintain their unique look.

03 Oct 2010 Trendy Headwear
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Apart from basic fashionable outfits, accessories of all shades and sizes play a fabulous role in the overall effect of various ensembles. Headwear trends come in endless variations from the versatile fabric use to unique tailoring patterns and suave lines and angles. In order to pamper your scalp with the most stylish hats for the cold season make sure you embrace the latest trends that flatter and upgrade your look on the spot.

You can spice up your wardrobe with the latest in headwear that besides keeping you warm and comfy would also perk up your outfits making you look hot no matter what. There are various colors and styles available that can complete the versatile looks each time you decide to switch your signature outfit.

The Big Accessories BX016 Guide Hat is 100% nylon. It comes woth a lightweight grosgrain strap for adjustable fit. Two sewn-in eyelets on each side, nine-row stitching on brim. Nylon cord chin strap with foam slider, mesh sweatband.

The District Threads DT606 Distressed Contrast Cap is a two-toned cap features contrast stitching and a contrast front panel that’s perfect for embellishment.

The Nike 354062 GolfTechnical Colorblock Cap is built to Nike Golf’s exacting standards, this lightweight cap is engineered for enduring performance. The colorblock detail is enhanced with an embroidered Swoosh design trademark on the brim and center back.

20 Aug 2010 Women’s Clothing and Accessories

Women clothing really has a wide range of styles and designs to choose from. The styles and trends keep coming in and out of fashion each season. But it is obviously not possible to keep changing your wardrobe every time as a new trend becomes popular or one goes out of style. This is where fashion accessories come into play. You can actually spice up any outfit and look fashionable if you know the right accessories to wear with it.

A stylish bag or purse is one of the first and most popular accessory that can be used with women’s fashionable outerwear. A tote bag is very handy to accessorize with casual women’s clothing. Apart from these there are a host of others ranging from the right shoes, neck and ear pieces to scarves and belts. A scarf is a great all year round accessory that works with any type of women’s clothing you choose.

Check out the Port & Company B075 Essential Tote which is a handy, versatile tote at a tremendous value. It is made with the highest grade 600 denier polyester. The large main section with self-fabric small pockets, left side pocket, web handles make it sturdy and spacious.

The 180s 16910 Eco Fleece Scarf is another stylish accessory that you can pick up. It is soft, breathable and wind-resistant. It has a lightweight heat retention in a low-loft construction. The double layer gives extra warmth.

For stylish women on the move the Red House RH33 Microtwill/Leather Tote is just perfect. This large tote features a 100% nylon microtwill shell with genuine leather handles, and base and side accents. 100% cotton lining, large inside zip pocket trimmed with leather and silver bottom feet.

With the right accessories you can dress attractively and tastefully the whole year round.

19 Aug 2010 Trendy Tote Bags
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If you are one who is always on the move and need to carry a lot with you all the time, then fashionable tote bags are just the perfect choice for you. The contemporary woman must carry more items that can possibly fit into an ordinary purse. The stylish tote bags are the answer to this as they offer space, comfort, ease of carrying and a trendy look.

For the modern working women, these tote bags are ideal as they have ample space for everyday necessities and are available in multitude of designs, hues and dimensions to suit a range of outfits. Women have always had a fetish for stylish handbags and the tote bags are not only functional but a favorite with fashion conscious women.

Check out the BAGedge BE004 Canvas Boat Tote that is made from 100% cotton canvas. The tough canvas stands up to stuffing, hauling and washing. The self-fabric bottom and straps that lie neatly over the shoulder offer ease of carrying.

For those who prefer to live green and show that they care for the environment, the Econscious Non-Woven Grocery Tote is just ideal. It is made from 100% non-woven polypropylene. The self-fabric handles with reinforced stitching and binding on seams make it durable. The open main compartment offers ample storage capacity.

Another stylish design is the Anvil 301 14 oz. 100% Cotton Canvas Boater Tote which is made from 100% cotton canvas with contrast color straps and bottom. It is the ideal fashion accessory for any kind of outfit.

04 Aug 2010 Picking the Right Fashion Apparel

Choosing the right fashion apparel is often a daunting task for many. It is indeed tricky to maintain a fair balance between the fashion quotient and the budget. The best way to sail through this is to look for fashion apparel that comes at budget prices. There are lots of online stores that deal in low cost apparel and that too from reputed designer brands.

Another way of dressing up in style without over spending is to make use of the classic pieces that you have and add a few hot trend clothes here and there that will be add-ons that will forever keep you up to date. You can also accessorize your look with the help of a few chic fashion accessories like a stylish tote or a pair of high heeled shoes.

Check out this Chestnut Hill CH365W Women’s Technical Performance Polo which has Moisture wicking and anti-microbial odor control properties. The wash-and-wear functionality reduces shrinking and resists fading. It has raglan sleeves with tonal chain-stitch detail and solid birdseye collar.  It comes with a narrower placket and is gently shaped for a perfect feminine fit. Fabulous value for money!!


For men who prefer a formal style the Harriton M600S Short-Sleeve Oxford with Stain Release is just perfect. The 65/35 cotton/poly oxford with stain-release, pearlized buttons with Harriton logo gives this outfit an elegant and sophisticated look.

If you are looking for the perfect accessory to add an element of style to your existing wardrobe, check out the Alternative AA7007 Pima Scarf made from 100% pima cotton. It is single-layered with tiny merrow hem and is piece dyed and garment washed. You can pair this off with any fashionable outfit.

30 Jul 2010 Fashion Accessories — Choosing the Right Ones
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Fashion accessories are the best way to personalize the way you look. Fashion is never complete without the use of fashion accessories. With changes in fashion trends, your wardrobe should have an ever changing collection of glasses, shoes, handbags, rings and watches. You should be able to choose the right combination of accessories but at the same time remember to not overdo it.

To choose the best set of accessories, focus on the color of your outfit. choose coordinating colored accessories until you have achieved the simple but fashionable accessories that compliment your outfit. In fact it is a much better idea to buy some classic pieces setting them off with some wow fashion accessories rather than spending a lot of money on outfits every season. Here are some cool fashion accessories that can say about your own personal style than clothes ever will.

The Port & Company B075 Essential Tote is a handy, versatile tote at a tremendous value. It is made with the highest grade of 600 denier polyester and has a large main section with self-fabric small pockets, left side pocket, web handles.

The Anvil 166 6-Panel Pigment-Dyed Twill Sandwich Cap is made from 100% cotton. Precurved bill has sandwich Navy trim and four-row stitching with matching-color sweatband, fabric closure with Velcro.

The Port & Company B518 Mesh Beach Bag with Contrast is the perfect take-along for a day at the beach! Made from 600 denier polyester and polyester mesh which allows water and sand to drain. It holds essentials like your beach towel, books and sunscreen. It will not mildew, rot or retain odors.

09 Jul 2010 Favors as Center Pieces

Weddings can be very expensive, but there are ways to cut back on the cost. Most guests will expect you to have centerpieces and to give wedding favors as a way of showing you, the soon to be newlyweds, care about them. So why not take care of both with only one bill to pay? Here are some ideas for how to incorporate favors as center pieces.

1) Floating items in water.

Not every venue will allow you to have candles, though if they do, I suggest you go with floating candles above. For my roommate’s wedding we deconstructed silk flowers, added a light, and reconstructed the flower around them then floated the flowers with beads at the bottom of each one with one of the wedding colors. I have found some soap flowers that could do the trick as well if you would prefer to not spend the 20+ minutes per flower.

These beautiful orchids can be used in 2 ways. The first is that you could just take the confetti and place it in the water and leave the orchids surrounding the bottom or you could reverse. You could also place both inside the water. HotRef has a few different varieties of the flowers and also just plain confetti.

2) Beach themed

Beach themed weddings open up a lot of options for the combining of centerpieces. First thing you can do is use sand and favor bags that look like beach bag. Fill them with some M&Ms and you have a cute center piece and favors in two easy steps.

You can also find sand in many colors to fit your theme.

You can find sea shells and small candles; place them in the sand with some driftwood (or just sticks) to give a being on the beach feel. Below are some wonderful seaside inspired tea light candles that are inexpensive. Sailboats placed strategically in blue sand will give the feeling of being on or next to the ocean! Adding a candle behind the sails that can give the feel of being at the beach and watching the stars.

Get creative, make your own or just combine items to get the centerpiece and favors that your guests can take home. You don’t need one item for every person because you will have couples, families, and people who don’t want to take anything home. This is your special day, so don’t forget to have fun!

All items listed shown above can be found at www.hotref.com, click on the images to be taken to the item pages.

08 Jul 2010 Backpacks-On the Move
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For those who are ardent travelers at heart, a backpack is a must-have. Particularly most good backpacks come with a wide range of features which make traveling much easier, such as compartments for smelly shoes/clothes; bungee cords; zip on day packs and more. They are so convenient and flexible that even kids can carry a backpack with ease.

There are different variants of backpacks. A wide variety of styles, designs and colors to suit your personal tastes are offered by OGIO. The Ogio backpack is designed with compartments and storage sections that allow easy access to gear. They are sturdy and dirt resistant and can accommodate laptops too!

The OGIO 711112 Flux Backpack is structured to carry and protect executive essentials. It has flat surfaces to create three options for logo placement and features suspended interior padded laptop sleeve, single-entry pack, weatherproof fleece-lined audio pocket with headphone exit port, dual side pockets and deluxe organizer panel.

The OGIO 711105 Metro Backpack offers a padded side-entry laptop sleeve, dedicated accessory storage and a fleece-lined, drop-in audio pocket with headphone exit port. Behind its distinctive quilted half-moon pocket is additional fleece-lined storage for a mouse, power cord and other tech gear.

The OGIO 108091 Mastermind Backpack has an athletic style with a huge center compartment and plenty of well-placed pockets keep active executives ready for anything. Made of 450-denier poly/400-denier pindot nylon, the Mastermind features: back panel side-entry padded laptop sleeve, front vertical file organizer, airline ticket sleeve, power cord and mouse storage, four large exterior pockets, neoprene top grab handle, weatherproof fleece-lined audio pocket with headphone exit port, sliding sternum strap, deluxe organizer panel and heavy-duty reinforcements.

If you get a decent size backpack, even when heavy, once you throw it on your back and clip all the adjustable straps, it feels pretty light and comfortable…but you do have to invest on a good reliable backpack.