Reading Glasses and Sunglasses - Styles You Need
By Kent Hamilton
A generation ago people would have laughed at the idea of those who don't need to wear glasses deciding to wear them just to look fashionable. Today is a common thing, although when people are found to be wearing glasses only for the sake of their appearance it still seems slightly odd. If you are among those who need to wear reading glasses think how lucky you are. You get to use a great fashion accessory and make your own fashion statement without any pretense.
Fashion reading glasses have two generic types - womens reading glasses and mens reading glasses, there are, within each segment, a huge variety of designs, colors and brands available. You have the choice of designer reading glasses and off the rack. You can be as conservative or as outlandish as you want to be. There is something to suit every taste and every budget.
Did you know that reading glasses can change your complete look and image? As an example, think of a middle aged man in jeans and a T shirt. He could be anyone. But, put a pair of horn rimmed reading glasses on him and immediately the impression is of someone with a serious nature and an intellectual job - say a teacher or scientist.
That's one of the reasons why so many people are keeping more that just one pair of reading glasses - they can change their image and fit into any situation. Women have long known this and opticians will testify that one customer will often buy 2 or 3 different styles of womens reading glasses. Perhaps it will be rhinestone reading glasses for formal occasions, or a slim rimless business like pair for the office. And simple oval ones to wear at home. Whatever the occasion, women know that changing their reading glasses can change their whole look.
Men are now learning this and while they may not be as particular as women about their appearance and the image they create, they too are beginning to own more that one pair. Mens reading glasses are also being bought is sets of 2 or more. For men it's the feeling that the reading glasses gives them that is as important as the image. A large oval pair to put up your feet at home and read the paper gives a different feeling from the business like rectangular reading glasses worn in office. One can make you feel relaxed and the other businesslike.
It's sad that sunglasses have become more of a style statement that a serious piece of eye protection equipment. Your eyes are delicate and should be protected from harsh sunlight, both in summer and in winter. Today, you can get reading sunglasses and bifocal sunglasses in a wide variety if shapes, designs and colors so that whatever your eye care and eye wear needs, you can stay comfortable, protected and in a position to use your eyes for all activities without having to carry different pairs of glasses around with your or putting up with bright sunlight because you have to read something while out in the open.
Quicksilver Clothing Takes Surfing to a New Level
By James M Peterson
Whether you are a beginning surfer or an old pro, you know that there is simply no better way to spend the day than catching the waves. Learning to become a skilled surfer requires a great deal of dedication and practice. It also helps to wear the right clothing. While you could simply slip on whatever happened to be hanging in your closet, the appropriate attire is an important part of being a serious surfer. Quicksilver clothing is made especially for surfing and will give you that dedicated surfer look. It is a popular brand in the surf community.
Quicksilver clothing offers a wide variety of apparel that looks good and is just right for surfing. When you are ready to hang ten on the waves, this line of clothing can provide you with everything from board shorts to surf shirts. Surfing is a demanding sport, and surfers understand the importance of having comfortable and durable equipment. This is why Quicksilver designs its surf attire to provide you with the cool, comfortable fit that you need to surf for as long as you wish.
In addition to producing a wide variety of different board shorts and shirts, Quicksilver also makes a surfing-themed line of casual wear. This line is a great way to take your love of surfing wherever you go. Whether you are riding the waves or just hanging out at the beach, Quicksilver clothing can keep you cool and comfortable. Visit HSSSurf.com to learn more about the Quicksilver brand.
Men's Designer Dress Shirts
By Brian I Park
When buying men's clothes you need to consider the following tips so you will be pleasing in the eyes of those who will see you:
• Dress appropriately for the occasion
A shirt is very important in clothing, you can easily tell a person's personality through the clothes they wear. Don't let anyone misinterpret you. You need to dress up appropriately so that you won't be misjudged. There are certain clothes fit for every occasion, you need to dress up well so you will be fit for the place.
Every occasion demands a sense of fashion; there are certain color and design you need to consider when dressing up. Men needs to always be conscious. A strong personality is defined with strong colors and dominating style, when it's not time to be domineering, you should keep it for a while.
• Know when to use plain and stripes shirts
Plain between strips is an old issue already. It has been the talk of the town several years back. But until now that everything is modernize and trendy, it's still an issue because lots of people are very much aware on what's new without really understating the essence of every color they wear. Men are divided by the belief about stripes and plain shirts. Some think that stripes are appropriate than plain.
Both stripes and plain can be smart looking especially when you know how to handle it very well, though sometimes plain can easily match any color of pants and shoes. While stripes can be limited to plain pants and neutral colored shoes, your personality reflects on what you wear, so you must wear appropriate clothes at all times.
• Know your Size
Knowing your size counts a lot, you wouldn't want someone to say that you look like you don't own the shirt. Or if you are the owner of the shirt you're wearing. You should fit the one you want to buy before paying for it. Buy only according to your exact size to avoid any unwanted comment.
Men's fashion comes with a more detailed trend than women. They put into consideration the fabric, design, color and others. Though women also do that, men's fashion are harder and delicate to handle. They need a special care and attention unlike women's fashion. You don't have to buy with a very expensive shirt and accessories just to define what you want to look like. There are numerous things to express you without having to spend a lot of money.
Top Fashion School - Do You Have What It Takes to Get Into One?
By Jessica Bradbury
Top fashion school is dreaming by fashion industry. Every future fashion designer or aspiring student of fashion has dreamed of attending one of the top fashion schools in the nation at some point or another.
It just so happens that dreaming about something and making it happen are completely different things these days, and it takes a special person to push themselves to that limit in the first place.
How Are Your Grades?
All too many aspiring students make the mistake of thinking that grades not matter when it comes to getting into the top fashion school of their choice because they are not applying for interest on a traditional college or university. Things are actually quite to the contrary; getting into the top fashion school in the nation is going to require a great deal of smarts and dedication and intelligence, and good grades are a reflection that a potential student has all of those qualities and more.
If you are not used to having to work hard to get good grades, there will be no success for you at a top fashion school. A fashion school is an art school, and an art school is a type of postsecondary education where degrees are given out once studies have been completed. If you are trying to get a degree, it is important that you do as well as you possibly can to earn good marks and learn everything you can.
Dresses at Monsoon - Find Discount Monsoon Dresses!
By Elle Jacobs
Monsoon fashion at the monsoon store. This is one store that can be out of the price range for many especially the dresses at Monsoon. It's one of those shops you visit after you've made purchases at the usual cheaper high street stores to enjoy window shopping and looking at the glam dresses.
The brand is a fair trade company, meaning that the people involved in making the clothes are fairly paid for their time. Which is one reason why they clothes are more expensive. Another reason for more pricey items is that most of their items are hand made or hand finished using natural fibres rather than man made.
A few years ago I cast Monsoon off as more suited to older middle class people and wouldn't even consider dresses at Monsoon unless I was going in with my mother.
The ranges are more up to date now and modern and appeal to the younger crowd looking for a nice dress as well as the older crowd. I would say the casual clothing is too expensive for normal everyday wear. They aren't unique enough from other high street stores to merit the higher prices.
As for the dresses it's a different story. Not only do some people feel quite posh and sophisticated wearing a Monsoon dress, they also stand out from the crowd. The classic simple styles are elegant and sexy at the same time which is perfect for formal evening occasions such as balls, parties and weddings.
Silk Stocking
By Kent Pinkerton
Silk stockings first made their major debut in 1940s, but the actual history of silk stockings dates back to 16th century. In the 16th century, the raw silk that was imported into England was used in an extensive way for manufacturing silk stockings. Before this, the ready-to-use silk stockings from Naples were being exported from Livorno to England.
A majority of women believed that silk stockings added luxury to middle class dressing, thus giving a classic and royal look. For this sole reason, silk stockings were successful in capturing their place in the markets in 1627. The success was so wonderful that 40 years later English stockings were exported to Italy and all over the world.
Silk stockings were not only successful with common women. Names like Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe were also big fans. Marilyn Monroe used to wear them and hers are even preserved today with as much care and delicacy as a Ming vase.
In 1925, short dresses were very popular as legs were an indication of an active lifestyle. In the post-war years fully-fashioned silk stockings managed to increase the sale of traditional circular knit hosiery.
Silk stockings were considered as an erotic icon in their own right. Only skin color was preferred but as the production and demand increased, colors like beige and brown became favorites.
Silk stockings lend a glamorous retro look. The increased use of make up and visible silk-clad legs accentuated a new, sophisticated and more liberated feminist look. This was more prominent among younger women who were self-confident and had an optimistic outlook towards life.
However, with the introduction of nylon the passion for silk did not disappear completely. This is proved by the fact that even today there are still at least two companies in the world which make pure silk seamless stockings according to the growing demand.
What is the Latest Must Have Tennis Clothes?
By Kirsty Mcallister
Tennis Fashion used to be predictable and boring. Male and female tennis players were restricted to wearing regulation white sports gear. Aertex button-through short sleeved tops or white blouses worn with short skirt, white socks and pumps were the order of the day.
However, these days, top designers are creating much more choice, resulting in tennis gear which has become fashionable, sexy and stylish. Top seeds such as Venus and Serena Williams have a range of top fashion ranges to choose from. Tennis skirts are now available in a vast array of materials, colours and styles. Serena Williams is often seen playing top tournaments wearing zingy, skimpy tennis dresses. Shorts are also considered acceptable, and the colour is no longer restricted to white, except at some major tournaments.
Brightly colored pinks, greens and orange tennis wear are often seen on court these days. Serena Williams chose a neon orange Nike Summer athlete top and skort when playing at the Sony Ericsson open in Miami. Teamed with a wide bandana and matching sports shoes she set the pace for the fashion stakes as well as performance. She looked powerful and amazing.
Venus Williams has also launched a range of sportswear called EleVen. The range can be worn on court or for casual wear. Venus’s signature item is called the V Court, a high-performance sneaker, and she has been promoting this item when playing major tournaments recently. The EleVen range comprises over 120 items in several colorways, including athletic footwear, fleeces, graphic t shirts, socks and bras. At an affordable price, the range is becoming popular.
A Look at the Latest Trends in Men's Designer Clothes
By Billy Murgai
Times are changing and so are the ways that men wish to be received by their peers. Men's designer clothes are becoming a rage now because of the professional appearance that attracts the right people, the right image, and the right job. When a man looks for clothing to go out to the perfect appointment or a job interview it is important that he project a look that is very contemporary.
Mens designer clothes can advertise the personality of the man wearing them whether he is at the zoo with his children or in a boardroom trying to sell the tool that will make him millions. With the vast choices available the man about town will be happy with whatever is in his closet. We all want to make just the right first impression and we can all find the impression that fits each situation in any number of shops or online. Searching the internet to find your look helps you a lot because of the convenience and cost efficiency.
Let us not forget designer casual clothes. Men's designer clothes are much more than a tailored double-breasted suit or a coordinated cravat. Look around and it is obvious that clothing can also be ripped denim or sequin and rhinestone studs. Being a fashion plate is easy for a man now. Any man can find the men's designer clothes that will fit his personal attitude.
The metro sexual man can find mens designer clothes to fulfill each of his different personalities. Why should a man be limited to a tweed wool suit and a stuffy white collar suit? Why should he only be allowed a Polo shirt or Levi jeans? Style does not get lost on today's man as well it should not. Look around and it can be said that men who dress well are popular. Men who set their own look are also well received. From a tuxedo's dapper appearance to buckled boots a man can be as stunning as a woman in his formal wear.
Turning heads and attracting attention should not be limited to the female gender. Today's woman is very confident and if she sees what she wants in a man it revolves around that all important first impression. Men's designer clothes and shoes can turn the head of the lady of your dreams or the career for your future.
Visit Taipei, Taiwan
By Matthew Tosczak
Taipei is the only Taiwanese city developing a subway system at the present time. The Metropolitan Rapid Transit or MRT has been plagued with cost overruns and delays in opening. Taipei is the vibrant center of commerce on the island of Taiwan. It is home to many of the technology industry?s leading OEMs, supplying 79% of the world?s personal digital assistance (PDA) devices, 72% of the world?s notebook PCs and 68% of the world?s LCD monitors. Taipei is not the first city in Taiwan to have such a system. Kaohsiung started its own system at the beginning of this month.
Taipei is your Chinese home, away from home. Taipei is Taiwan's chief transportation center. The main domestic airport, Sungshan, is located northeast of Taipei's old central business district. Taipei is a city that developed around a river culture. Taipei was essentially divided among immigrants from different areas of China.
Taipei is definitely out of your budget. Hopefully you can get more money that 3,000 dollars, I'd shoot for at the very least 5,000 dollars if you plan on staying half an academic year. Taipei is a fascinating blend of old and new, a centre of government, business, finance, fashion and culture, where the only constant is change. Shoppers strolling north from the hotel on either Hsin Yi or Ren Ai roads will also find a wealth of possibilities, both modern and traditional. Taipei is full of beautiful temples and shrines. Night market and parks are worth a visit.
Taipei is composed of 12 urban districts and is a special municipality under the direct jurisdiction of the Taiwan Government. Taipei has a population of 2.6 million and the territory covers 270 km2. Taipei is a center of information flow, and businesses located in the city enjoy the additional advantage of having access to open markets and information. Taipei is the home of a myriad range of hotels. The hotels in Taipei can provide accommodation to all sorts of travelers.
Taipei is also internationally known for its traditional Taiwanese and neo-Chinese cuisine. The National Palace Museum, located at the northwest edge of the city, contains the greatest collection of Chinese art in the world. Taipei is also one of the world's top three cities for broadband deployment, with PCs in 88% of homes and 77% of households connected to ADSL service. Where hardware and infrastructure is concerned, Taipei is justly proud of being a global leader. Taipei is Taiwan's leading commercial, industrial, and cultural center. It is also the northern hub of the railway system.
Taipei is the capital city and Taiwan's economic and cultural center. It is a modern and convenient city located in the northwest corner of the island. Taipei is the capital and largest city in Taiwan. It is California's fourth largest trading partner. Taipei is the political, economic, educational and recreational center of the country, offering an array of significant cultural sights. The city is situated in a basin in northern Taiwan.
Taipei is located in northern Taiwan, covering 271.8 square kilometers. Its population is approximated at 2.62 million people. Taipei is located in a natural basin, surrounded by mountains on all sides, and belongs to a subtropical region, which has the effect of causing high humidity. The summer months of May through September are very hot, while the relatively short winters (usually mid-December through February) can be quite cool.
Fashion Contact Lenses - A Colorful Enhancement For Your Eyes
By Victoria Mistral
If you are thinking of matching your eye color with your outfit for the day, then you should opt to use fashion contact lenses which can either enhance your current eye color or change it as you wish.
These colored lenses can definitely match your current outfit and can be used as a fashion accessory and added to your daily fashion sense. There are two types of colored lenses which you can make use of such as cosmetic lenses as well as prescription lenses. Cosmetic lenses are the ones you can use if you would like to change your eye color to give it a different look while the other one enhances your eye color which usually needs a prescription of an eye doctor.
These plastic eye lenses are more often used as a vision correction to resolve issues with eye problems. However, nowadays it can now be used even by those who do not have any eye problems. All you need to do is to choose the color that you want, and that's it. You may need to consult an eye doctor to have your eyes measured properly. This is for the reason that these lenses have to fit your eyes perfectly. 
Since these are fashion contact lenses, of course you don't want wearing contacts that larger than your cornea, so better have it measured by a professional before purchasing it.
If you are to purchase colored eye lenses, what you should look for are opaque tint lenses. These lenses are available in different colors and different patterns. There are contacts which have 3D designs and other styles and patterns, while you may also wear the solid ones which has an iris and a colored pupil. So this is definitely giving your eye another colorful experience and it's own fashion sense.
It is not that hard to purchase these lenses, you may even get them online for your own convenience. Apart from vision correction, these fashion contact lenses can definitely bring a new look to your eyes which can be very noticeable for others to admire.
What is Fashion?
By Omer Javaid
The term Fashion is not just confined to consolidate the notions of wearing the latest, or follow branding etc. Fashion stands for a stimulus or a culture in which your identity and your personality is depicted and communicated to the other lot. Now this may include that how you dress up, what you eat, and even what is your behavior under certain conditions. This all is included in the stream of fashion. Every native, non-native or any person of any race, creed or cast all over the world has likely to have one thing in common. A particular strip in the universe wears gowns; another mass is likely to eat Chinese food. These are all traits, that depict fashion and this specific style and way of living is the identity of any particular group for what they are known for.
The modern enhancements and the global industrial revolution has set up sundry trends that have an impact directly, or in directly in to one's individual and social life style. There are certain trends set up in a particular society that drenches the group members into a common replete identical life style. Wearing the latest is considered to be amongst the trend setting fashion in the 
modern societies. Branding has successfully enabled the entrepreneurs to communicate to their target market at a very niche level and so this has become the need of one's life to wear what is in the market and by what they could become cynosure of all eyes. Amongst the wearing stream, comes not only the dresses; but also sun glasses, jewelry, shoes, watches, etc. Similarly various cuisines all over the world have an identity of their own. People eating chicken corn soup immediately are referred to being Chinese and so as to eat Coq au van, as French.
But in the mélange of various cultures, ethics and norms; the intrinsic meaning of fashion should not be inhibited. Fashion is all about the mental state of the society as a whole, you can not enforce some thing considering it as fashion. Fashion should be followed under the organic standards set up or proactively known. A decent fashion is the medium that carries the environment of yours. Fashion is the representation of the ethics too, of a society so the idea of over exaggeration by putting behind the ethics, is not fashion and is not a standard on what fashion is being produced.
Select Your Work Shirts With a Lot of Care
If you thought that only women and girls look at the shirts you wear in the office then you are sadly mistaken. Even your peers and friend's envy the shirt you wear to your office, provided it is worth envying. There are various work shirts that are available in the market but you should be very careful when you start shopping for the shirts that you have to wear to your office. In case you want others to perceive that you have a good and great taste then the selection procedure would become even more difficult, it is though not an impossible task.There are a few things that you will have to keep in mind before you start your shopping for office wear. The first thing that needs to be considered is the fabric of the shirt. If possible you should always buy work shirts that have good fabric. The other most important thing that needs consideration is the color of your work shirts. There are a few colors that most of the working people should have in their wardrobe; you should always have a couple of very good quality white work shirts, it is absolutely essential. You should try and avoid loud colors for office wear, for example, red, blue, black and dark brown etc., try and create a wardrobe that should have as many light colors as possible, in case of your work shirts.
Apart from the shirts you should also keep in mind that the combination that you are wearing suits your personality and reflects your taste (it should of course be good), hence pay special attention to the combination of trousers, your shoes along with your work shirts. Even if you wear suits to your office on a regular basis, you should select the shirt that you will wear with that particular suit with utmost care because more often than not people will still note the shirt behind your suit, which will ultimately display your taste and style. Hence these shirts are to be selected with a lot of care.
History of Hip Hop Fashion
By Emiel L
Hip hop fashion is a style that originated from African-American, Latino, and Caribbean-American youth who were based on The 5 Boroughs, a city in New York. However, hip hop was later influenced by numerous other places, which contributed to what we know of hip hop fashion today. Naturally, hip hop fashion is a reflection of its culture.
From the 1980s, different brands have taken on the hip hop scene, including sports super brands, Adidas and Nike, Inc, which added to their popularity. Clothing items such as leather bomber jackets, Dr. Martens boots and sneakers were worn, becoming their 'uniform'.
However, hip hop fashion does not stop at clothing alone; it is enhanced by different kinds of accessories such as large eyeglasses, oversized name tags made of gold hanging from chains, and multiple rings; with heavy jewelry suggesting wealth and prestige.
During the end of the 80s decade, hip hop fashion, jewelry, and hairstyle reflected traditional African culture. Africa chains, blousy pants, red, black and green clothing, and dreadlocks were donned by rappers such as MC Hammer. When the 90s rolled in, baseball caps, neon clothing and even wearing clothes backwards became the new trend.
Hip hop Clothing for men and women became different; men continued wearing blousy pants or baggy jeans, sunglasses and heavy workboots, while women began to wear tighter jeans. However, women adapted the men's style by wearing them, and adding a feminine touch, such as putting on lip gloss and make up.
Brands like Dickies, Chuck Taylors, and Raiders contributed to the popularization of pants, sneakers, and baseball caps, respectively. Even Chanel joined in, featuring models wearing the classic look of hip hop: black leather jackets and gold chains, or black dresses with silver chains.
A significant shift in the hip hop scene was the 90s celebration of the fashion styles of street thugs and gangsters, including prisoners. Oversized was still everyone's style, whether for denim or cargo pants. Until today, the style of wearing pants so low, or "sagging" them without wearing belts, is still a common practice. This practice comes from prisons, where belts are not allowed for their potentially-lethal purposes (as reported by CNN), as well as from poor urban communities who could not afford new clothes, therefore passing them down from one family member, to younger, smaller members. Accompanying this are hand signs and territorial mentality, which were first adopted by African-American youth in Los Angeles, but which later spread.
Hip hop fashion continued to inspire more and more designers, and big names like Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, DKNY created sportswear that showed this style, and glorified urban street wear. FUBU opened hip hop fashion to the mainstream, beginning an industry of its own. Moreover, hairstyles that were traditionally African-American resurged, such as Afros and cornrows, the latter created by wearing a Du-rag over the head all the time, keeping the hair from being displaced. Eventually, Du-rag became a hip hop fashion accessory on its own. By the mid to late 90s, instead of gold, platinum became the choice of metal for hip hop jewelry, which was often studded with diamonds.
Beautiful Shawl Pins - Brooch Pins
By Meryl Rougeaux
I love to add that little bit of extra style to my shawls when I wear them with formal attire. Of course, while many people might opt for jewelry, I just open my jewelry box which is filled with an assortment of shawl - brooch pins.
While shawls are known to be fashion accessories, brooches go one step further and give fashion an extra look of grace and elegance. While some may think that shawl pins are nothing but little gadgets to hold your scarf or shawl in place, I feel they are much more than that.
These items are extremely versatile and I realized this very early on in life. When I wear them, I end up looking polished and attracting attention to one focal point of my outfit. I do not use my these just for keeping my capes and stoles in place. I use them as brooches, as accent pieces on my hat (when I wear one), or as a way of keeping my cloth belt in place.
Spoiling my outfits or my beloved shawls was my biggest fear of using shawl pins earlier. However, with experience I have come to realize that shawl pins should primarily be used with knitted, crocheted and woolen shawls or scarves. I simply do not use them with my expensive cashmere, silk or Pashmina shawls or scarves. Even then I take care to unpin the shawl pins carefully so that no thread or fabric gets snagged. However, there can be occasions when yarn or fabric gets caught in your pin, all you have to do is gently and slowly remove the pin without pulling or tugging.
I usually only use a lightweight brooch and take a layer of my clothes along with the stole when pinning. This ensures that it sits firmly plus my cape stays in place. I love that little extra touch these fashion jewels are able to give to my clothes and I would recommend them to anyone who is interested in further accessorizing their scarves, shawls, hats or bags. The results are amazing!