Category: Jacket Fashion

Perhaps it is something to do with the credit crunch or perhaps it was so popular last year but Safari inspired clothes are in fashion again this spring/summer season.

The earthy, natural colours are perfect for “Softs”, which can blend different shades of the same colour to get the perfect look. Look out for sand, taupe, beige, cream, stone, coffee brown and chocolate. If you want to go wild, how about adding a bit of muted animal print?

Safari isnt exclusively for “Softs”; other groups can manipulate the safari look by adding different colours.

“Lights” can wear the lighter safari colours, such as sand or cream and team them with pastels. Pink or pale apricot and sand or taupe can be stunning on a blonde. These colours will not over power your light colouring.

“Warms” will look very up to date matching orange or warm red with khaki or taupe. The yellow undertones of the orange will give warmth to the neutral colours and enhance your natural colouring.

“Cools” need to keep to neutral colours, mixed with colours that have a blue undertone. Pink and taupe, as I mentioned earlier look great but for “cools” the colours need to be stronger.

“Deeps” will look fabulous in dark chocolate brown put together with pewter and a dark sand or a deep rich red. As long as the colours are dark and not pastel, they will look stunning.

“Clears” look their best in contrasting colours, so make sure the neutrals you choose are on opposite ends of the spectrum. For example dark chocolate brown, with pale sand or black/brown with cream. Zebra print could be an amazing look.

Now you have the colours sorted, what about the designs? Which styles will suit your body shape? The safari theme is perfect for “Lean Columns” with all the pocket detail around the hips and bust. “Hourglasses” can show their lovely waists off, by belting in jackets, but beware of too many pockets if you have a “full hourglass” figure, they can add inches to your silhouette. “Triangles” can maximise their narrow shoulders with plenty of detail on the top half, but remember to avoid pockets around the hips on the trousers or skirt. “Rectangles” will look great in safari inspired trousers and skirts with pockets but need to avoid belted jackets. “Inverted Triangles” can have detail on their narrow hips but need to minimise bulk around their shoulders.

Mix and match safari inspired items that suit you, with other items you already have in your wardrobe. For example jeans and a safari jacket will look great, equally a shirt dress in safari colours teamed with a plain cardigan will be “on trend” without being over the top.

If you are thinking of popping the question to your special lady, you must be on the hunt for the perfect engagement ring. Needless to say, it is tradition to present the lady with a diamond in order to ask for her hand. With diamonds being so expensive, you may want to consider an alternative, such as a diamond simulant, with a range of benefits that go far beyond the price tag.

Lets take a brief look at the pros and cons. Mined diamonds are very expensive and get even more expensive if you look into larger sizes and higher clarity grades. Of course, if you are to consider something exotic such as a pink diamond, it will be a definite bank breaker. Additionally, it is not always easy to ignore the tainted origins of every single natural diamond in the market. Being such a sought after gemstone, the extraction process often leaves the environment in tatters and created difficult employment conditions for those who are involved at the labor level.

If you are looking for something cleaner, why not consider a beautiful engagement ring adorned with a lab diamond? Lab grown diamonds are, as the name states, created in laboratories with carefully controlled conditions. Therefore, they are not nearly as expensive as natural diamonds despite being the exact same thing. With people trying to move away from cruelty to the environment, animals and their fellow man, lab diamond rings represent love in a much more conflict-free manner. There are several well-known brands of lab grown diamonds and buyers are offered with a great selection of different stones and ring designs to choose from.

DymondIX stones, created by Quorri are one of the best options for someone on the lookout for the perfect engagement rock. This company specializes in the creation of synthetic diamond rings and offers a truly remarkable range of items to choose from. The stones are, of course, the main focus of most pieces. Created with a special formula that is comprised of white crystalline oxide and other elements, the DymondIX stones surpass most other manufacturers creations. The stones are chosen for jewelry making via a strict inspection process that only picks the most flawless stones. Enhanced with an initial light reflecting coating and an ultra-pure 99% diamond coating for strength, DymondIX stones come with a lifetime guarantee that ensures peace of mind.

Of course, you have to consider the design of the ring if you are to sweep your lady of her feet. Quorri offers a wide selection of engagement rings and wedding bands for men and women. Whether you are on the lookout for a simple piece with a single stone or something elaborate, adorned with many stones Quorri is well equipped to offer you just what you need. The rings are designed with timeless elegance in mind and are hand crafted to create flawless perfection to complement the stones.

A diamond represents eternity, strength and flawless beauty and is ideally suited to become a symbol of everlasting love.

If youre a gentlemen and you want to look the part but are worried about the financial costing let me start of by saying your shopping to hard. Shop cleverly and save a few pounds or dollars but look better than you currently are.

Were going to off with helping you decide on a colour. There are millions of colours out there for the clothes you want to buy but which one suits you. Before you say “All Colours Suit Me” theres only a handful that will suit you as a person. If you dont want to grab attention choose purple or black, these colours means authority and will show other people quality from the moment they see you. How ever if you want the attention from everyone wear red or even better yellow. These two colours are very catchy to the eye and will show other people that you want attention, full stop.

Your hair says a lot about you. It shows if you love getting out of bed or it shows you hate getting out of bed. Then it shows how organised you as a person are. If you are organised then your hair will reflect this as you may have taken the time out to smarten your hair. But if your not organised then your hair will be lets say scruffy? The last part your hair shows to other people is that are you a person that loves your hair or just some one that will make do as it is? If you love your hair youll wake up on a morning and will spend best part of half an hour designing and styling your hate to impress people. But if you are someone that makes do with what they have with their then your hair will be probably at the least be combed with a brush and nothing extravagant will be done.

When your shopping for clothing depending on what colour you are shopping far will determine how much it costs. If you go for a popular colour that everyone else wants such as a black jacket then it will be significantly cheaper than buying a fluorescent jacket quite simply because the manufacture knows black is an all item favourite and they will produce more blacks jacket which will mean a lower cost per unit. Where as they know a fluorescent coloured jacket which could be a niche colour jacket has a small target market and therefore not many people will be demanding for this coloured item so they will make a smaller batch of these coloured jackets. Due to the economies of scale the smaller batch of jackets will be more expensive to buy than a batch of jackets that were made on a mass scale.

How ever knowing that your clothes are not made on a mass scale and knowing that no everyone will buy your coloured jacket shows that you will be unique to that one jacket.

With financial costing for your hair please note that if you wanting to do extravagant stylings with your hair you will need to buy quality hair gel which could cost quite a bit. I would go for the casual just got out of the bed style of hair, because my bank balance will be a lot healthier end of the day.

Denims history stretches back over two centuries and in 2013, its as popular as its ever been. Thanks to its durability, its warmth and its versatility, denim has become a major feature in wardrobes the world over.

This year, denim is taking on classic styles and giving them a significant contemporary makeover. Read on to find out more about how to wear denim in 2013.

Denim jackets

Denim jackets are making a big comeback this year. After enjoying a period of popularity in the 1990s, they have generally been out of favour in the 21st century – until now. Their basic style hasnt changed much: women can still expect denim jackets to be simple, button-down affairs with two breast pockets and cuffs to the wrist. It sounds ordinary, but denim jackets can easily be made extraordinary by how you wear them. A favourite style with celebrities is a denim jacket worn over a knee-length floral dress with sandals. This is a great look for a summer festival just remember to swap the sandals for wellingtons. Alternatively, try wearing one with high-waisted trousers and a ruffle-detailed shirt, or over a maxi dress for chic outerwear.

If the classic style still doesnt appeal, search for variations. Cowboy-style jackets, for instance, typically have fewer pockets and buttons but more colourful details. Think kaleidoscopic, Western-style embroidery along the shoulders and a fringe at the waist. These details mean that cowboy denim jackets dont need many accessories. Instead, pair with a plain black dress, wedged heels and a clutch bag to add a frontier-style frisson to your eveningwear.

How to wear jeans this year

The most enduring way to wear denim is, unsurprisingly, in the form of jeans. Jeans fashion doesnt tend to change as rapidly as other clothes, but there are some interesting trends to watch out for in 2013. Brightly coloured denim, for example, will be back in full force come summer. Until then, look out for dark metallic-painted jeans, as well as variations in plum and wine hues.

If skinny jeans are beginning to tire you out, get on board with this seasons big trend in womens jeans: cropped denim. These jeans are generally just as fitted as skinny jeans but end a few inches above the ankle. Cropped jeans are particularly feminine, and look great with floral blouses or fitted tops. Pair with high heels or wedges to elongate your silhouette, as this style does have a tendency to make women look shorter. And if youve got a pair of old jeans festering at the back of your wardrobe, nows the time to take them out as ripped denim is re-emerging as a major fashion statement.