Fashion Articles

Aren't Clutch Bags So Very Small?

posted on 27 April 2012

I have caught myself doing it looking at pink handbags online or in the store and wondering to myself who carries those, they are so small. After having a daughter of my own I never ask that anymore. She has gone to prom and had a clutch bag then off to clubs here or there and she then needs a new one for each outfit. I don't ask anymore, I know there are needs and uses for them even if it is not for my own pleasure. She only carries about 3 or 4 things in her clutch at a time, but insists she needs it. I personally think it is more for a fashion statement than anything but she is a girl in the prime of her life, so if a simple clutch will make her feel good why not? I have to say in all honesty she does look beautiful with one of her clutch bags on her shoulder.

Add Zing to Your Overall Look with Accessories

posted on 25 April 2012

Everybody loves to look good and accessories like crystal jewellery sets add a golden touch to outfits such as dressy tops. I have a fascination for pearls and junk jewelry. Pearl is always considered as an elegant piece of jewelry. Nowadays multicolored pearls such as pink, cream, gray are easily available but natural fresh water pearl is white in color One can match exquisitely with the outfit, be it traditional or Western. I love the bridal designs of the necklace and the pearl eardrops. Junk jewelry is in fashion. I love to wear wood and light metal jewelry. I have all colors of wood bangles which look great with my outfits. I love to shop for different kind of accessories. Along with the jewelry bags play an essential part in putting together the popular look. I love to carry bags that have embroidery work with a touch of embellishments in it. I sometimes prefer to wear jeans and carry a cross body bag in leather and metallic designs.

Dressing As Marie Antoinette for a Costume Party

posted on 19 March 2012

When it comes to fancy dress ideas, I would dress up as Marie Antoinette, because I have always been incredibly fascinated with her, though some historical accounts portray her as terribly evil. Actually, that makes her even more interesting. She is also the epitome of style and decadence. Just imagine giant, powdered wigs stacked to the ceiling and sumptuous corseted gowns with fine details. Her costumes were as colorful as her character, so taking on her persona for a costume party would give me an air of royal elegance. Then again, I could also go a simpler direction, because she is such a recognizable person in history. I could wear something as simple as a colorful bed sheet, pin my hair back and powder my face if I wanted to take the simpler approach. Marie Antoinette loved costume parties herself, so I feel like donning her persona for a night would truly be paying tribute to this fabulously materialistic monarch.

How to Shop For Boys Shoes

posted on 14 December 2011

Do you have a young son and thinking of shopping for his footwear? Shopping for the right pair of boys shoes is not an easy task though. There are many factors to consider to enables you get the right pair of shoes for your little son. Whether for school or at home, the type of boys shoes you buy must be thoughtfully considered. It is pretty difficult shopping for boys’ footwear because children grow every fast. The size you bought a few months ago may not be the right fitting size right now. Growth and development of the feet is an essential factor that must be considered when shipping for boys shoes. Children are still growing and the type of shoes you buy should appreciate this. In addition, their feet are still week and underdeveloped. Therefore buying very tight shoes would cause serious health problems to the feet. The perfect boys shoes should allow room for growth and development of the feet. Do not buy tight fitting shoes as this would not allow the feet to grow and develop effectively. Quality is another important factor to consider when shopping for boys shoes. Even if they are still young and might not be aware of these, you should not buy lame footwear for your son. Ensure the boys shoes you buy are of high quality. They should be made of strong and durable material that can allow it to take the boy for several months. Boys by nature are very playful and too physical therefore poor quality shoes would not last for a few months.

How to Spice Up Your Relationship As the Kids Get Older

posted on 15 November 2010

Intimate relationships take a new kind of effort as the kids get older. When they are little, despite the amazing amount of time and energy they take, nurturing them tends to bring couples closer. It is as they age and begin to get busy with after school activities that I think marriages start to dwindle. So much is written about how wives can still make their husbands feel important- look your best, tell him you appreciate him, etc. What is little known is how much husbands can do to reignite that flame. Wives need to hear that they are beautiful, especially after being a mom for several years. They need to know that they still excite their husbands. So husbands out there, go buy your wife some sweet lingerie, tell her she’s is as gorgeous as the day you met her. Tell her how much you appreciate her, and do your part in keeping the passion alive!