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Straw Hats

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There are straw hats to suit virtually any and everyone’s taste. There are bucket styles, ones with wide brims, and more classic cowboy and lifeguard-type varieties that have chin straps. Although most are typically kept in their traditional neutral, straw color, there are also many options for colored hats as well. Some also come with a colorful bandana trim for a bit of whimsical charm. Therefore, it is easy to find a style for any sort of setting, whether it is lounging around at a resort or doing work in the yard.

One of the best things about straw hats is that they expertly mix style and functionality. Although wide brimmed hats come in many different shapes and in virtually every color of the rainbow, they play an important part in keeping one cool during the hot summer months and in shielding the face from the harsh and damaging UV rays of the sun. The larger the hat, the more sun protection and, luckily, these large hats have become all the rage among resort patrons and beach goers alike.

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Sweat Dresses for Winter

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For one, sweater dresses must be paired up with the perfect leggings. In fact, what you wear with these totally depends on your choice. For any dark or light colored sweater, black leggings may be ideal. You can also go for dark stockings, as long as they protect you from the winter chills. If you do not prefer wearing leggings at all, you can always go for jeans. In fact, skinny jeans are very commonly worn with sweater dresses. You just need to make sure that you match the right color with your dress. For example, while red skinny jeans are very popular, they should not be worn with a dress unless it is a black or grey one. Apart from this, you should always go for black, blue or grey jeans.

Sweater dresses are often seen as informal wear that can be handy when going to a party. This, however, may not necessarily be the case. Wearing leggings with a dress in a decent color can actually look very formal. In fact, going from a casual

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Wear Drop Or Dangle Earrings

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Danglers hang below the earlobe and they move with the body. The chain or wire used to attach the beads, stones or charms is flexible and loose. A hook is the usual hanger for this style which facilitates the movement. It can be a single strand or branch out into several. The lengths also go from one extreme to the other-just below the earlobe all the way to the shoulder.

How to choose?

  • Comfort: Every woman has given up comfort for style at some point in her life. Shoes and earrings are the most common accessories that fall into that category. However, for these two styles it is important to choose the lightest weight possible because not only does weight play a role, but gravity is a factor as well. Less so for the drop style, but danglers can really wreak havoc on an earlobe and the hole.

We’ve all seen those elongated holes that look red ugly and red after years of wearing heavy pieces. Choose the perfect pair, but use supportive backings and limit

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Dolce & Gabbana Sunglasses

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Beautiful sunglasses add alluring elements to anyone’s best summer outfit. There’s more than this year’s top fashion to be sure in the design of sunglasses. This country now has sunglass manufacturing standards for the prevention of minimal levels of harmful ultraviolet rays. Other countries have similar rating methods. Standards on some eyewear about impact resistance also exist. There is not a doubt about the hours of engineering required to develop popular summer eyewear.

There’s a genuine homage to the 1950’s sunglasses in Dolce&Gabbana’s current line. Ruby red plastic frames are reminiscent of Marilyn (Monroe not Manson). Rhinestones haven’t had this much of a workout since Liberace died either. Retro has long been a trend with the youth market. The sunglasses lines of D&G as well as many other houses are following this retro trend straight into the mainstream fashion market.

When glitz is not appropriate Dolce&Gabbana sunglasses are still a sound choice. Tried and true styles like aviators and variations on those traditions will be at home at a pool side power lunch. Whether Hollywood or Silicon Valley there is a D&G style that feels right. Visiting a Jackson Pollock exhibit with friends? D&G sunglasses styles

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Stay Warm with Winter Hat

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Get a soft, round, flat-crowned beret for a sophisticated, European look. These days, berets mostly come in hand-woven wool, wool felt or acrylic fiber. You can top any outfit off with a beret, most specifically a simple black dress, or straight leg jeans and a blouse. These floppy hats are a sure-fire way to stay warm and well-dressed this winter.

For a more casual, street-savvy look, rock a beanie cap this winter. You can pair these head-hugging, brimless caps with jeans, leather jackets and boots for an edgy, urban flair to any winter outfit.

If you are interested in a classier look, get a fedora, or a brimmed, felt hat that is creased lengthwise down the crown, and pinched in the front on both sides. Even though the fedora was originally a men’s hat, it has become popular among women in the last few years. Fedora’s are a great hat to complement trendy evening wear. Pair it with dress slacks and a sexy top, a blazer and dark-wash jeans or even a dress or skirt with heels or boots. Wherever you go in this hat, you’ll be sure to turn heads.

Now, equipped with some

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Skechers Shoes

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Whether you’re working out, hanging out with friends, shopping, or simply lounging around the house, you can’t go wrong with a pair of these shoes. This footwear company has expanded its offering to include various lifestyles across every demographic and age.

Since its inception in 1992, the brand has come a long way. There are literally 2,500 or so styles associated with these shoes. Some of the most successful lines include Skechers Sport, USA, Active, Work, and Kids.

For women and teenage girls, there are a wide variety of tennis shoes, heels, and boots to choose from. Where this brand really excels is color choices and design. Whether your taste is simple, classy, or flashy, you’ll have some great looking shoes to choose from. Bright, colorful tennis shoes are among the best-selling Skechers shoes for women. They are made with features such as ultra-lightweight Resaylte cushioning to protect the feet from impact.

Skechers work shoes for women and men both have high Electrical Hazard safe design ratings. They feature smooth leather uppers for scruff resistance. They are designed to provide a heel-to-toe rolling gait. A tongue-lock is implemented to prevent the tongue from moving.

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Better Clothesline

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The standard washer and dryer combination is an expensive commodity to purchase for the home. Even if you could afford to purchase an option, you’ll find that you will still have to invest in the cost to run each one. Running the items on a regular basis, even if you’re not doing laundry all the time, still can cost a small fortune. In fact, millions of people pay thousands of dollars for this privilege and it can definitely wear thin. If you’re not keen on doing this, and you wan to change things up, you can easily go for an alternative that is just as effective.

When you look at modern clothesline options, you will find that they are not just one line connected to two poles. It’s rotary, it’s stronger, and made to fit small or large spaces with relative ease. The latest options allow you to get the most out of the elements, getting full spectrum views of the sun in order to dry garments that would otherwise take extended periods of time to get free and clear of water.

The latest innovations come as a surprise to many people, especially those that assume

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Designer Scarves

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Scarfs are a great thing to purchase because they are one of those things that never go out of style no matter how different trends seem to change. They allow you to get new wardrobe without having to buy new clothes. These are high quality accessories that should be found in your closet along with ties and bows. This way, you don’t have to spend your savings on every fad.

When you are considering color, you should think of how it will compliment your skin tone. If you have a light complexion it wouldn’t be wise to buy something too bright. Same thing goes if you have a darker complexion. Also, it has to go well with your coat or jacket. At first, it’ll be difficult to find a color to balance out the two, but you’ll eventually find one.

Think about opposites when matching your coat with scarfs. The coarser and thicker the coat, the finer or thinner the math should be, vice-versa. It is just a matter of how you mix and match it. For example, a black one would go well with a brown coat. Or a black leather jacket with a thick

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Cat Earrings

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Cat earrings have developed over the years from the well-known, basic studs, into more dramatic styles. There are some delightful drop styles which come in not just gold or silver, but in many vivid colors to suits multiple personalities and dress styles.

Quite popular are the drop style which can also incorporate flowers, symbols or artistic additions onto the cats’ body. This gives the wearer not just a plain item to announce their passion for cats. It also provides another outlet for expression of personality by combining another interest area in conjunction with the passion for cats.

It is important to consider the size of the persons ear lobe when deciding upon styles. If the person has a small ear lobe or if it is for a child, the weight of the earring may be an issue. Whilst many metals are light weight, more expensive items in sterling silver can become heavy if a larger style is selected.

To combat the weight issue associated with larger styles, hollow metal is often used or other non-metal substance such as light weight acrylic. Whilst some people may feel plastic is a cheap alternative to metal, there are

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Choose Long Sleeved Dresses

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Femininity – Sure, strapless dresses do make you look alluring. Full sleeves, however, can also be highly feminine. Long sleeved dresses are the perfect way to reflect your beauty without baring your shoulders. They are perfect for looking feminine while also being highly classy. You can enhance the look of these dresses by making sure that the sleeves are stitched to fit the shape of your arms.

Ideal for – Are you one of those who love wearing dresses to the office but can obviously not wear those strapless ones stacked in your cupboard? This is where this kind of dresses can come to your aid. Because your shoulders are covered, these dresses look highly formal and sophisticated. Wearing these is the perfect way to stay sexy while still giving off a formal look. You can also wear these at dinner parties and other formal events.

They are different – If you are one of those who want to show up at a party wearing something different than what others are wearing, long sleeved dresses are for you. At a party where probably everyone would be wearing sleeveless or strapless dresses,

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Design A Snap Back Hat

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Meet The Snap Back Hat

You’ve seen these hats your whole life. These are the immediately recognizable baseball caps, sometimes called trucker hats. The basic construction is the same no matter where you buy them: flat or curved bill, bendable rim with 5-6 triangular fabric panels that meet at the crown. The whole thing is topped with a button and has an adjustable exposed snap fastener at the back of it.

Things That Affect The Design Of A Snap Back Hat

  • Location. When you design a snap back hat, chances are you’ll have the graphic embroidered right on the front, above the bill. You could also have embroidery on the sides or anywhere else on the fabric, but the bill is the most common place for graphics.
  • Workable Area. Any image must fit within the embroiderable area. If it’s the front of the cap, this is generally 2 1/4 inches tall by 4 1/4 inches wide. Keep these parameters in mind when you create your graphic.
  • Detailing. Don’t overdo the details. Fine details will be lost on an embroidered hat and if the design is too busy, clarity can be lost once the
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Choosing The Best Dress Pants

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These pants are best worn in semi-formal events. When required to appear in smart casual attire, some men wear them. They come in varied colors, cuts and fabrics. Each of which suits certain kinds of event you can think of. Perhaps, your company is holding an important business party for the clients. Getting there in your casual shirts and shorts would not be advisable. Check your closet and look for long-sleeved dress shirts which you can pair with dress pants for men. Your top could either be in solid color or two-toned stripes. With your trousers, it would be safe to choose common colors like beige, black or white. What you have is a company party and so your clothes must look smart. The same goes if you are to attend a seminar or meeting with clients.

In the case that you are having a barbeque party with friends or playing golf with colleagues, you can go for pants that have perky colors like green, red and yellow among others. Polo shirts in solid colors or stripes make the best match for these bottoms. Notice that golfers often sport a polo shirt in plain hue paired with

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Pure Cashmere Cardigans

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In today’s economy, if a manufacturer can save a few pennies then it will, even if this means cutting a few corners. In the world of cashmere, this can mean blending the fibres with another material such as camel hair or another type of wool. Items made from this blended material can still make good items of clothing, but when they’re being advertised as 100% pure cashmere and contain the corresponding price tag, this is wrong. This is what you need to look out for when shopping for cashmere cardigans.

There are a few signs to look for when out shopping. The first is the feel of it. Does it feel rough against your hand? This could be evidence of a second material being added. Pure cashmere is smooth and there shouldn’t be any roughness at all. The second is the way it drapes. Because cashmere is so soft and light in weight, it moulds against you and drapes with a graceful ease that other, stiffer wools would struggle to do.

Cashmere also has a certain spring about it. If you stretch your cashmere cardigans on the sides, it should spring back into its original shape

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