Author: manesntails
Article:
To carry or not to carry? Is it the essential accessory, or the
optional necessity? Surely the fashion-forward girl can't stash
all her must-haves in her hands or pockets. The latter adds bulk
and the former, well it's just impractical. So when you decide
to carry a handbag, be as meticulous about its selection as you
are with your wardrobe. When making your choice, think style,
size, structure, and season.
There are times when the situation warrants form over fashion,
but with the plethora of inexpensive options at the like there's
no reason to sacrifice and carry an old, unseemly bag. Even the
wishy-washy types with no apparent personal style can make a
nice impression with the right bag.
First, don't think your handbag has to match your outfit. As is
the case with shoes, you should use your handbag to render
contrast. For example, a red or tan soft briefcase adds just a
touch of flair a black or navy suit. A nice black clutch brings
polish to a bright print ensemble. Conversely, a fashionable
Burberry tote works well with almost any solid.
The possibilities are endless, so you can set your own
limitations. The only hardfast statute is casual bag with casual
dress formal bag with formal dress, etc. If you prefer to carry
the same handbag most of the time, choose a neutral go with a
bag that represents your own unique style or experiment with
color and texture without breaking the rules for your body type.
So really the choice is yours!
Regardless of style, the size of a bag should never overwhelm
your frame. This means that taller ladies can carry most any
size, while petites should stick with the smaller fare. The same
logic applies to straps ��" straps should not be so long
that the bag hits your hip or below. An oversized low-slung bag
can make even the most dainty woman come off as dumpy, causing
her posture to tilt and stride to break. Control your bag (and
your look) don't let it control you.
Now that you've identified a style and size range, seek out
structure. Joules
Look for a defined shape that will hold even when filled to
capacity. Most often good structure can only be found with good
material and even better construction. So the quality aspect can
take care of itself. Another feature to focus on is expandable
elements such as buckles and other fasteners. Detaching these
features provides more room, but at the cost of style and
structure. Resist the urge to pack in all in and keep the
fasteners intact for a more organized appearance. Otherwise,
your purse literally starts to resemble a bag straight from your
favorite neighborhood grocery.
Last but not least, be mindful of the seasons.
php">Joules Gilets Don't cling to that colorful canvas tote
in the dead of winter. Put away to the suede saddle bag when the
flowers start to bloom in spring. You wouldn't floss your
corduroy in July, so don't carry your heaviest leather satchel
while wearing your linens. Remember to be smart when storing
your handbags. If possible, place them is a breathable dust bag
for protection, so when to seasons change again you're ready to
go in one minute flat!
Now back to good ol' fashioned fashion sense. Stand in the
mirror and do a sanity check. Is your handbag an asset to your
style? Does it overpower your outfit and more importantly, you?
Ino time, the handbag rules will become second nature and who
knows…. You may just morph into a collector or handbag
connoisseur. Happy Toting!
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Fashion- Choosing the right handbag
Friday, January 4, 2008
Shopping On A Budget
Author: Jon Caldwell
Article:
Most of us struggle to find clothing for girls that don't make
your favorite five-year-old look like a midget Britney Spears.
There are plenty of stores to find age appropriate items like
Old Navy, Children's Place, and the Gap. These stores offer
great pieces, for reasonable prices. Always buy items like pants
and jackets one size up, so that it can last into the beginning
of the following year.
H&M has some of cutest clothing for girls at even cheaper prices
than the GAP. Avoid department stores that tend to price
children,s clothing at the same price point as adults. There is
no justification for a 4T Ralph Lauren skirt to cost that same
as an adult skirt. The one exception is at Macys, which has
great deals on children's clothing during their major sale
events.
The best store to bargain shop for girls is at Target. The
options are limitless and the clothes are well constructed with
most items in the $10-$17 range. Plus shopping at target is very
acceptable (unlike K-MART), so you can save money without worry
about the "cool" factor.
It seems like the designers for boys clothing are hell-bent on
making them look like little action heroes. Bargain shopping for
these tykes is an art form that few know how to do. Target has
great stuff for little guys, with Children's Place giving the
most for your bucks. However, SEARS is also a great place to
find cute little items from designers like Sean John and Levi,
for very reasonable prices.
Although Old Navy is great place for basics like Cargo pants,
the really cool stuff is at GAP. Bright colored lumberjack
jackets and knit caps will keep your little guy looking stylish.
Another good place is Marshall's and T.J. Maxx. Usually both
these stores have nice suits from designers like Polo Ralph
Lauren for such a bargain that you could also pick them up a
little toy to make up for forcing them to go shopping.
Further signs of a shift in the market include both Morrisons
and Tesco selling energy efficient lightbulbs at low prices,
while Asda, the Co-op and Somerfield greatly increased the
proportion of in-season vegetables produced in the UK.
But the survey, carried out by the independent group Sustain,
says no retailer has yet risen to the challenge of being a truly
green business, with even the top performers failing to
implement basic measures. No supermarket got top marks for the
amount of British in-season produce on sale, while the report
noted the "wildly varying performance" in terms of unnecessary
packaging and plastic bags.
Larry Whitty, chair of the NCC, said: "The food we eat is
responsible for one-third of our impact on climate change. NCC's
research has spotted important signs of progress right across
the market ... but much remains to be done if supermarkets are
to become truly green grocers."
Meanwhile, separate research being published today by the
Climate Group reveals poor consumer awareness of companies
taking the lead on climate change. The research shows that
two-thirds of people were unable to name any brands that are
taking a lead, but said 80% of consumers were making some effort
to be green.
About the author:
Jon Caldwell is an avid bargain shopper consumer. You can check
out his latest shopping spree at
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