What To Look Out For When Buying Jeans

By a show of hands, who doesn’t own a pair of jeans? (Counts all zero of you)

What does your grandpa love to wear while going fishing?  And your mom? What does she wear to the beauty parlor every other Sunday?  And of course, yourself! When all else fails and you have to meet your classmates at the coffee shop to have that final discussion, you grab what seems most logical, simple yet stylish: one of your numerous pairs of jeans.

That is the one thing that fashion has accepted and adopted into its timeless and ageless domain. Jeans are available in all types, cuts and names, based on the fabric content and the tailoring involved in designing them. There’s no concern whatsoever regarding the gender issue as jeans are a favorite amongst all genders and all ages as well. However, this shouldn’t be taken to mean that all types of jeans are perfect for all persons. As is the case with most fashion pieces, body type is key when selecting outfits best suited for any particular individual.

Another set of factors that should guide you is how you feel in a specific pair. Jeans should essentially make you feel great and still comfortable. For the purposes of looking amazing, put into account the cut of the jeans. If you want a flexible pair that you can wear with pretty much anything, go for the normal cut jeans. For a casual yet classy pair, you might want to try the straight-cut jeans. How do you establish whether it’s straight cut? You simply fold the ankle part of the jeans over all the way to the knee area. If the two parts appear to be of approximately the same circumference, then you have your straight-cut jeans.

For those who prefer a snug and tight-fitting pair of jeans but would not be much comfortable in skinny jeans, slim jeans are the perfect solution. Then for the lovers of boots, the boot-cut jeans are a perfect choice.

The crotch area of the jeans should also be a key consideration when purchasing jeans. It should be in tandem with your crotch, anatomically speaking. This avoids scenarios where the pants are too big or top tight at the crotch, neither of which is a flattering image.

When it comes to the color, one is at liberty to choose any color, depending on what they intend to couple the jeans with. White jeans can be worn with colorful tops, as is the case with dark wash jeans. Blue jeans can be coupled with tops of any color or pattern, as they’re neutral.

Finally, the rise of the jeans is also a crucial aspect when shopping. If you’re a person of shorter stature, low-rise jeans will work perfectly for you. People with average stature should opt for middle-rise jeans as they’ve been designed to have the waistband as close as possible to your actual waist. Then the current trend that has every woman swooning is the high-waisted jeans. This gives a touch of class, elegance, glamor and that long leg which is the dream of every woman. Couple these with a comfortable pair of heels and you’re about ready to conquer the world.

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Hobos; The Unstructured Radiance

What happens when you feel on a particularly sunny day the urge to skip out into the sunshine, dressed like the casual sunshine itself and still take your wallet, your cell phone, your sunnies, your swimsuit and a makeup kit? You cannot pull out your most official, somewhat rigid handbag and throw all your valuables in it. That would most definitely contrast the look, and not in a very flattering way.

In comes the stylish, soft, comely and convenient hobo. Deriving its name from its uncanny resemblance to the animated depiction of a hobo’s suspended brindle, the hobo is made from ductile, gelatinous fabrics. The commonest fabric used in the making of this stylish bag is cloth. This gives it a cushiony look and texture. Hobos are usually designed to have one strap and they’re slung over the shoulder or across the midriff, giving the carrier a casual yet bonny look. Because of this particular aspect of its designing, the hobo is one type of the popular and trendy sling bags. The straps are usually sturdy to accommodate the functionality of the bag. It can either be sewn onto the bag, especially the ones made from the cloth fabric, or attached onto the sides with sparkly latches made of sturdy metal.

The fact that hobos are usually made from cloth makes the designs, colors, and patterns that much easier to imprint on them. Ankara print on the hobos is all the rage in the current fashion regime. Of course, cloth is not the only fabric used to make hobos, and in fact, the popular trend is soft leather. This is also color -variant and adds on to the bright and striking look of the hobo bags. Bold patterns can be imprinted on the hobos, splashes of color and on occasion even text motifs that bring the laid-back yet undeniable style in the hobo.

As much as one has many options when it comes to the size, the more popular size is large. So most designers make somewhat big hobos. This is mostly because most carriers of hobos do so not just for the classy look attached to it but also for functionality. It makes it a lot easier to put in valuable items such as jewelry, cell phones, keys and such details. The sling design also goes a long way in complementing that function as they’re easy to carry around and manage.

Hobos are also pretty easy to maintain and clean. They’re not austere and inflexible and are thus easily washable. Even more exciting is the fact that hobos aren’t a special preserve for the ladies and all things feminine. Some designers make hobos especially for men, others for the ladies and some are even so adventurous as to make unisex ones.

Because bags are a little outer glimpse of our personalities or our feelings at the moment, on a casual day when you feel particularly easy-going and happy-go-lucky, strap that hobo on and strut it!

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Rock That Clutch!

Who said you have to burden your back, your neck and shoulders all day, all year carrying hand bags around? Fashion? Practicability? They weren’t entirely truthful.You can look equally graceful, stylish and still carry your credit card, cell phone, and car keys without having to drag luggage around. The door to this Nirvana is clutch bags. Have you seen Queen Bey strutting the red carpet with a burdensome official handbag?  Sure, you’ll catch a glimpse of the occasional sling bag or wristlet, depending on the outfit enwrapping its carrier. But the one fashion statement that’s peppered everywhere in all its glitzy glory and colorful flamboyance is the clutch. You will likely never go wrong with the clutch.

It gives a conspicuous touch of fun and radiance. You can’t always go the contemporary way. Sometimes it’s a stroke of fashion genius to venture out into fresh waters. This is precisely why the clutch is a favorite amongst celebrities sashaying across red carpets, award shows and other glitzy events.

The clutch is all shades of exciting both in design and overall presentation. It has clean edges, is a bitty yet patent fashion piece and the possible prints on it are simply gorgeous. This evening bag is available in vibrant hues, in an endless sea of designs and the fabrics used by various designers are utterly delightful. A new favorite is the snake-skin as the surface comes slashed with an array of hues, in gold, black, and other neutral and soft colors. They are designed to have texture smoother than silk, or splendidly coarse, as in the case for snake-skin pieces or in soft fabrics as well.

The best part of the clutch is that it can fit perfectly in your day bag! You don’t have to completely dispense with your favorite handbag in the course of your daily routine. You can easily throw in that clutch in the handbag and unleash it when it’s time to rock it. It’s even more practical if you have to step out of the office during the day for a quick bite or a mug of coffee before the day ends. You will be spared the cumbersome experience of strapping your usual handbag on and heaving it around if there’s a neat, boxy clutch inside it which you can just pull out and walk across the street.

Most designers are incorporating this angle in their designs as most wallets double up as clutches.

Adding on a new clutch onto an old outfit can give that exciting illusion of novelty and splendor. And it’s a plus for all you ‘shoppaholics’ that you don’t really have to part with a fortune to get yourself that dazzling clutch you’ve been eyeing at one the best fashion outlet http://ift.tt/1pXrAPg

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The perfect active wears for your work outs; Sweat Elegantly

We can’t entirely depend on killer outfits, jewelry, and cosmetics to make us feel good through the seasons. Some of our confidence has to come from how we look divested of all those adorning elements. And so we have to exercise: the occasional run, valuable minutes on the treadmill and the toning machines we all love so much. Well, maybe not the machines but the beautiful results.

Are you wondering how to like your workout session or the sports day at work/college? The answer is simple. Look good for it! Yes, there are specific outfits for sports- active wear that can go a long way in achieving that. Amazing, right?

Activewear includes footwear, worn for physical exercise or sport in general. This kind of clothing is worn for most sports and physical exercise, for practical, comfort or safety reasons, because best believe this; you need all the comfort you can get when engaging in sports or exercise.

Your usual sport-specific garments include Polo shirts, t-shirts, shorts, track suits and tennis shirts, for the tennis lovers. Please be careful not to confuse the Polo shirt with the Polo neck and show up at the tennis court looking less than ready to score a few sets. In keeping with this clarification note that Polo shirts are usually made of knitted cloth and not the regular woven cloth. They’re also ordinarily pique cotton or, in more seldom instances, silk, merino wool, or synthetic fibers.

Still within these sport-specific garments is the specialized gear including wetsuits made specifically for swimming, diving or surfing. There are also the ski suits for the skiing fans and the ever colorful leotards for the equally vivacious gymnasts. Activewear does include trainers as well as some underwear, such as the jockstrap and the ever handy sports bra.

Then comes the exciting part; activewear doesn’t have to be boring and dull, so you can release your breath. The good news is that it comes in all shades of colorful and exciting. This is because fashion designers have recognized the “crossover” between exercise and fashion. Activewear has become a popular statement in the casual fashion line. This looks syncs flawlessly with the overall trend in modern fashion that tends to lean towards the most casual style of dress.

So popular is this groovy style that a new trendy concept has spawned from it; athleisure. This chic and stylish trend emerged when yoga pants and leggings being worn leisurely became a commonplace look. Here, outfits designed for workouts and other athletic activities are worn in other more casual and social settings.

The designers of these outfits will usually use nifty dashes of brightly-colored fabric against a dark background. This is a most versatile and chic look that will work perfectly for convenience as well as style. Could you possibly think of anything better than leaving class and passing by the gym without having to carry extra gym clothes?  Activewear is your evening fashion cum fitness panacea.

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Totes;The Stylish, Practical Solution

Dating back to the 1940s when the release of L.L. Bean’s Boat Bag in 1944 caused a fashion frenzy to the 60s when the tote bag embraced personal style with Bonnie Cashin releasing her own stylish and functional Cashin Carry Tote Bags, this is one statement that has stood the test of time.

Totes didn’t become a universally accepted and commonplace trend, however, until Kate Spade started carrying them as fashion items in the 90s which transformed how the world viewed totes.

Totes come in various colors and designs. When it comes to the fabric used in making this fabulous piece, it may vary but the general idea is to have fabric that will withstand time, harsh weather conditions and still be in tandem with the practical angle for which totes are designed. Most designers go for tough canvas, which may be aesthetically enhanced with dye and gets treated to keep the mold at bay.   Another traditional material, though less popular, is jute. In recent decades, designers have ventured on and experimented with other fabrics, such as heavy nylon. This fabric, though, easy to maintain, poses the threat of wear and tear from too much exposure to the sun, as is common with most nylon items. Today, the vast majority of totes are made from recyclable matter and other bio-friendly fabrics. The environment loves totes as well!

As regards to the functionality aspect of the tote, there are no interior or exterior pockets. It is made to “tote” (carry) things around, especially while shopping or traveling. And in all honesty, which one of us doesn’t want to look stylish yet have a practical bag?

The tote is now an elegant and glamorous fashion item, coming in diverse dazzling sizes, patterns, shapes, designs and colors. Totes in the current fashion regime are made out of the bio-friendly gorgeous fabric laced with weave or gold details. The finishing touch is grazed with embroidery, paint or sometimes mirror work. Each piece is beautifully unique in itself and this makes the diversity and variety domain flood with endless choices for totes, available in so many lovely designs.

The variety arena has had quite the expansion in recent times, with the totes being made in various designs, even reversible, and with detachable matching zip pouches which add more to the allure of the tote. The new age tote also has a zipped compartment within it to add more to the functional factor. Leather totes coming in soft, neutral colors and may have a cool raw-edged look and the tassel attached which adds texture.

The current favorite of the voguish and stylish elite is the leather tote with three compartments – one zipped, which is a practical one for work. The unusual chrome hardware and respective designers’ signature shell on the lining, give it some stylish distinctive features. There are new versions and trendy modifications emerging every day.

If you feel like you need to look elegant and still have your knitting wool with you at all times, the knitting tote is your best bet. Totes come dazzling and for all functions, be they diaper bags, shopping bags, picnic bags, travel bags, beach bags, vanity bags, evening bags, laptop bags or even coupon bags. The exciting possibilities are limitless.

Owing to this multifaceted nature of the stylish tote, it would be the perfect birthday, graduation or mother’s day gift, or any other befitting occasion. Now you know what to get into that fashion store and ask for in anticipation of mothers’ day.

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Wristlets: The Miniature Accessory With A Big Impact

First came the chatelaine purses for every woman who considered herself fashionable in ages past, then there were the sparkling minaudières that have since been replaced with numerous other versions of the purse. Then came the popular clutch that had every woman feeling elegant and glamorous just by tucking a well-designed one under her arm. And now wristlets are all the rage. Want to look dazzling and classy?  A wristlet is your best bet. This mini handbag with a short carrying strap resembling a bracelet is gaining popularity, especially with the celebrities seen rocking these beauties on the red carpet.

Not only is the pouch part of it an attention-arresting statement, with all the different colors, fabric and patterns available, the bracelet-like detail adds on some glitz to the whole look.

You can select from a wide variety of available designs and nifty patterns what wristlet best goes with the outfit suitable for any occasion. The wristlet is a versatile accessory that will dramatically alter an otherwise mundane look to one of elegance.In addition, wristlets are more convenient and easier to use than the regular purse-bags owing to the gorgeous wrist cuffs.

Worried about the bitty size of the wristlets you’ve seen with your favorite celebrity?  Worry no more. For in addition to the availability of the wristlet in different shapes and sizes to cater to your needs as they may be, you can also choose a wristlet that entails different compartments to keep your belongings, from your cellular phone to your keys and Jewelry.

Bid farewell to the days of having your valuables in a purse and worst being, losing the purse and its contents entirely. The bedazzled strap gives you all the security you need as the wristlet is always attached to your person. Quite a relief, right?

That isn’t even the best part. These trendy cuffs on the wristlets aimed at adorning the wearer and ensuring safety are not only adjustable but removable all together. This essentially gives you the choice. To have the catchy cuff or not? To keep or to dispense? Of course once the cuff is removed it can be refastened as the need arises.

This is especially a huge selling point of the wristlet seeing as it makes it a versatile accessory. Not every look or outfit will appreciate a bedazzled piece on your wrist. If you’re trying for the official look for example, you might want to lose some of the bling. And then in the evening as you throw on that casual outfit, the previously unfastened cuff will come in handy in complementing the look.

The wristlets are light-weight as most are made of cotton, making them that much more convenient.

So, if you had doubts about that wristlet, expel them and rock it!

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Every Woman’s Must-have Bottoms

Some days are better than others. But even on your worst day, look good!  And how better to look fabulous than by rocking that pair of denim shorts you’ve been saving up for a special summer day?

Bottoms are an essential part of our look in its entirety and a flattering pencil skirt can be the ultimate difference between a fashion faux pas and an absolute pass. Depending on the occasion and other like factors, here’s a list of fabulous bottoms to choose from.

1. Skinny Jeans

Skinny jeans are all the rage and understandably so. This is a priceless piece of fashion that’s form-fitting and designed to accentuate your figure. They come in various details, washes, and colors. Picking out and wearing skinny jeans is an exhilarating adventure, as there’s any number of possibilities to choose from. They come in various types, high-waisted,flared ripped or distressed.

When selecting the perfect pair, it’s not just the body type but the envisioned look that should be considered. Ladies with more muscular thighs and ankles, for example, might want to try the flared skinny jeans, as it gives the legs that silhouette of graceful length.

2.Leggings

Leggings are every woman’s best friend in all their forms, colors, and designs. They’re versatile bottoms that will go exquisitely well with just about any fashion look. The choice pool is flooded with options ranging from plain solid colors, bright trendy patterns to more sophisticated lace and jewel designs. They come in many types with the ankle and calf length leggings being quite the popular trend. Stirrups are best worn when hidden in boots or dressy shoes that cover most of the foot, and they’re a favorite of people who experience problems with leggings riding up. Perfect solution here! Not to mention that it works wonders for the protruding- tummy problem!

The fabric could be anything from warm wool for cooler weather, cotton ones for everyday use, and even decorative lace leggings for a more risqué look.

3. The Elegant- Maxi Skirt

Let’s talk sunshine, petals and a swirl of beauty and rainbows. You have the maxi skirt to embody that and more. This glamorous piece of fashion comes in countless styles. It could be pleated, with a slit, pattern, solid colors and of course that flare that is just enthralling! Coupled with a crop top and some optional layering, there’s no denying that this is a sunny, alluring look that you want for a weekend engagement.

4. Cigarette Pants

These appear to be the trendy, fashionable and extremely comfortable kin of the leggings. Cigarette pants are tailored cropped bottoms that get to ankle length and give a touch of class, especially when worn with a comfy pair of heels. These can come in various designs as well, the most popular being the high-waisted with the soft-touch crepe. These tailored designs and cropped cuts channel that somewhat tomboy look, buy proper accessories in addition to the prints and patterns goes a long way in softening the look. These look especially chic on the leggy ladies and give the illusion of daddy-long-legs to the petite damsels.

5. Wide -Leg Pants

This is definitely the fabulous look to rock during warm weather and all seasons summer. Wide-leg pants favor the ladies with long legs, although it looks fantastic on the shorter ladies as well, worn with a comfy pair of heels or wedges. The heels to avoid with these pants are the sharp-pointed toe kind. Go for the thick wedges or that pair of thick-strap heels you’ve been looking forward to all winter. Shorter ladies should avoid too much flare although the key is in getting a flare just wide enough to conceal the shoes. A balance needs to be struck here. But don’t fidget too much ladies; experiment until you feel fabulous. Once you identify the perfect pair of flowing and fabulous palazzo pants, your confidence will do a victory dance.

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