Month: April 2019

Fashion

Custom Silicone Bracelets

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Party Favors

Custom silicone bracelets make a great party favor for birthday parties, weddings, baby showers, and family reunions. Your guests will have a keepsake to remind them of the party for years to come. For birthdays, print or deboss the special person’s name and birth date on the bracelet. Or as a birthday party favor, using something like “Joe’s 1st Birthday” works perfectly as well. You can also use these custom bracelets as a party favor for weddings. Simply include the bride and groom’s first names and the date of the big event.

Personalized Gift

Do you have a little girl in the family? Custom silicone bracelets make the perfect gift for her. What girl wouldn’t love to own a “Daddy’s Little Princess” bracelet with her name on it? Show mom your appreciation with a personalized “World’s Best Mom – Jane” bracelet. Use your imagination and you will come …

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Slip on Shoes

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Ordinarily you wouldn’t pay cut to join a public in your bunny slippers and sometimes when you are juggling so many balls you can become a little absent-minded concerning some subjects. For this reason, slip on shoes are a must for any mother on the go. These shoes are incredibly convenient and deliciously comfortable and they help make getting ready to run out the door a snap.

The footwear comes in a variety styles and colors that are sure to fit into any woman’s wardrobe. Slip on shoes can be found in casual styles that are perfect for stepping outside with your little for a quick trip to the market. You just step right into the shoes and you can fly out the door.

The casual slip on shoes often look of a lot like tennis shoes. Some are even have ornamental shoe laces that you never actually have to …

Jewelry

Antique Jewelry

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The jewelry has its own unique character which cannot be copied or imitated. In most cases antique jewelry is handcrafted. It has exquisite craftsmanship and a very special whimsical aura surrounding it, which sets it apart from all other jewelry, however beautiful or expensive they maybe. There is an understated classic elegance inherent in the design and styling. Though widely looked upon as being something worn by only those who are older; perceptions are gradually changing. It is now also seen as a very fashionable ornament which is quite in vogue and is worn by almost anyone, irrespective of their age group.

This kind of jewelry is not available in just any departmental store or some other normal jewelry shop, it can most often be found in niche show rooms, exclusive boutiques, and big auction houses and in antique dealer stores. These are the more reliable places from where you …

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Six Makeup Looks To Wear With A Navy Dress

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Navy dresses are flattering and elegant. Today, some even suggest that the colour is the new black. Navy suits pretty much every hair colour, skin tone and age group, and can be dressed up and down to suit the occasion. It is less harsh than black and kinder to your complexion.

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Here we examine six looks to match your navy dress for formal functions.

1.    Dressing for a ball

For the brave, try a bold gradient eyeliner. To make this look work, choose a cream-based eyeliner to accomplish a more defined look. Cream liners enable better blending.

2.    Lip and lace

A navy dress looks stunning with a striking fire-red lip. It will add edginess to a laced navy midi dress, for a look both sweet and sexy. Choose a navy maxi dress for relaxed style.

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3.    Girly shades

For a soft girly look, try rose …

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Dressing On a Budget

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Buying natural fibers is very important. Try to purchase classic styles on sale in better stores or consignment stores. Purchase cotton, silk, wool or cashmere pieces on sale or at consignment stores. Incredible buys can be found at consignment stores in upscale neighborhoods. Fit is of utmost importance. Always buy pieces for your wardrobe that fit well, if your sew you can alter pieces yourself. If you find a “must have” piece on sale it may be worth investing in alterations to create the perfect fit. Purchase the following items in your classic coordinated colors and mix and match:

Several pairs of flat front, boot leg cut trousers in tan, navy and black.
Boot leg cut trousers never go out of style and are flattering to all figure types.

A pair of boot leg cut jeans that have the waistband slightly below the waist.

A twinset in your complementing color, …

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Find A Bra To Fit You

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Your first step on how to find a bra to fit involves using a measuring tape. In order to ensure proper measurements are taken, you want to measure on a completely bare chest. First, take the measuring tape and measure around your rib cage, just beneath your breasts. When you’ve found this measurement, add either 4 or 5 inches in order to create an even number. The number you come up with indicates the appropriate band size for a bra that will fit you. This is especially important for plus sizes, because an ill fitting bra does not give them the comfort and support they need.

Secondly, how to find a bra to fit involves measuring the widest part of your bust. Slide the measuring tape around the middle of your back, and take care to hold it as steady as possible so you get an accurate number. Once you’ve …

Jewelry

Wear Jewelry Watches

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Prices

Jewelry watches are understandably expensive (from $5,000 to upwards of $20,000) because it takes time to find and match precious stones for your timepiece – these stones have to perfectly fit the design, need to be of the same clarity, color, and size, and are painstakingly handcrafted by artisans onto the watch.

How to Choose?

If you’re on the lookout for jewelry watches, your best bets would be the classics from the more popular name brands such as Rolex and Omega. If you aren’t looking to spend too much on your first jewelry watch, at least look for either a vintage model, which may give the impression that you’re a collector and that you chose that particular model because you searched far and wide for it, or find a piece that is freshly out in the market.

Pre-Owned Watches

Another alternative would be to purchase a pre-owned jewelry watch …

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Formal Dresses

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When choosing the style of your dress, you may want to consider some of the styles that will flatter your figure the most. Strapless dresses can be used to draw attention to lovely shoulders, while some dresses are available that can promote an hourglass appearance.

Below you will find an array of choices when one is in need of a formal dress for that special occasion:

  1. Jacket Gown. When choosing a jacket gown for a formal event, you may prefer a dress selection with long sleeves, providing more coverage during your night out. Many of these gowns come in satin or lace options, offering a sexy yet still covered look.
  2. Velvet Gown. Velvet gowns, especially a chocolate-colored selection can make a statement. If you are interested in drawing attention away from the hip and waist area, choose a formal dress that features an empire waist.
  3. Lace Overlay Dress. Going for
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Get Inexpensive Women’s Clothing

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One way to cut down on your women’s clothing bill is to have a clothing swap. Get together a group of your friends (preferably a group who wear similar sizes) and have everyone bring some gently used, in good condition, clothing. Separate the clothing by type (pants, shirts, etc) and size and let everyone choose among the clothing items. In this way, you can get a few new outfits (well, at least new to you!) without having to spend any additional money.

Another way to find inexpensive women’s clothing is to shop on line retailers. Many Internet stores are able to offer ladies’ clothing at reduced rates, because they can save on the costs of running a physical store. They also tend to offer many different styles by different clothing makers, so that comparison shopping can be easier than in a mall or store. If you don’t mind wearing items …

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Costume Jewelry

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Costume Jewelry came into being in the 1930s as a cheap disposable jewelry meant to be worn with a specific outfit, but not meant to be handed down through generations. It was intended to be fashionable for a short period of time, out date itself, and then be repurchased to fit with a new outfit purchase, or with a new fashion style. It became available in large quantities during the 30s.

Cheap jewelry also existed prior to the 1930s. Paste or glass jewelry as far back as the 1700s. The rich had their fine jewelry duplicated for a variety of reasons, using paste or glass stones. By the mid 1800s with the growth of the middle class there were now different levels of jewelry being manufactured using fine, semi-precious and base materials. Fine jewelry of gold, diamonds, fine gems such as emeralds and saphires continued to be made. Jewelry from …