Fashion Talks

Australia World Cup Jersey Design

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:08:53 +0000

The Socceroos will be clothed in Green-and-Gold colored Jerseys for the 2010 World Cup. The first Australians to wear the green-and-gold was the Australian National cricket team that played England in the 1899 Ashes tour. Ever since, every Australian sportsman started including green and gold in their attire. Green and Gold is the national color of Australia and is also the dominant color of Australia’s national flower, The Golden Wattle.

Nike, their Kit Sponsor has opted for a very simple design, with only a white stripe separating the green from the gold in the home jersey. This green and gold jersey is definitely not a contender for the Best Jersey Award.

E-Flowers

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:55:15 +0000

It has been a tradition for those in love. It has been a custom for the businessmen. It has been a gesture of compassion among friends. It has been a sign of remembrance for those who have lost their love. Presenting flowers has been there for many years. In doing so, a person goes to a florist, orders the fresh and most elegant flower bouquets and delivers it to the recipient before the flowers get wilted. This has been there in practise for quite sometime. However, the recent advancements in online shopping have promoted this process largely. The process of presenting flowers has greatly been simplified because of this recent trend. One needs to locate the florists’ website, choose the product and pay the bill online. The florist agencies will deliver the flowers to the recipient on the specified date. This trend has greatly helped the florists too. They now need not depend on the flowers that are grown near their shops. They themselves can order the flowers from various locales and ask the agencies to deliver the flowers at their desks. There are florists who operate with from coast to coast and quite a few operate deliver flowers across countries. So why are you waiting? Order flower bouquets for your loved ones right away.

Fun in the Sun!

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:31:02 +0000

It makes one wonder, as to, why, the mortals with a little more oil content in their skin are diffident to the sun…! The reason is that, oily skin accumulates more dust and cause blemishes. Moisturizers provide a perfect solution to this problem. These are vitamin packed formulation which makes the external layers of the skin more softer and pliable. They also improve the skin tone and texture, and mask imperfections such as wrinkles. Moisturizer, as a cosmetic, has garnerned a lot of interest in the recent times. Tinted moisturizers are most popular among women and it is easier to get hold of one, without making a big hole in one’s pocket. Moisturizers possess a high therapeutic value also. They form the crucial component of any skin care regimen. Anti-ageing moisturizer acts as a powerful tool in your fight with time. These contain Vitamin A in the form of ‘retinoids’, which speeds up the growth of skin cells.The more your skin cells rejuvenate, the younger your skin can look.

Walk and rock!

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:30:18 +0000

Proper selection of shoes not only makes you comfortable but also confident.The importance of shoes is more than it’s fashionable aspects. Different types of shoes are preferred for different ‘walks’ of life. Shoes form a big part of one’s image. In corporate world, especially, people are often judged by the shoes they wear. Hence, leather, lace-up or slip-on business shoes, which complement the attire for a professional meeting, are often preferred. Selection of shoes become indispensable, when we consider if from our safety point of view. For instance, ’snow shoes’ keep us going, while making our way through icy terrains and ski slopes. They distribute the weight of the person over a larger area, thereby ensuring his safety. These are worn over boots and shoes and secured using straps. The prominence of shoes, when it comes to sports, is a well known fact. The atheletic shoes, commonly referred to as running shoes or sneakers, is of utmost importance to an athlete, as they reduce the chance of injury and ensures better performance. Attributes of an athletic shoe include a flexible sole, appropriate tread for the function intended and ablity to absorb impact. It is also interesting to note vital role played by the shoes in ballet dancing. ‘Pointe shoes’ , whose front end encases and supports the dancer’s toes, are preferred by the ballet dancers, for they enable them to dance on tip of their toes for extended periods of time.

‘let’ them ‘brace’ you!

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:29:18 +0000

Can a piece of item, sitting on your upper arm make other’s look up to you…? The answer is “yes”..! Bracelets are the latest vogue. The rising popularity of bracelets, have made them one of the most sought after piece of fancy jewelry. They are sylish, attractive and your money’s worth. Bracelets for men display their power and presence while the bracelets for women serves as a symbol of elegance and enhances their beauty. The bracelets available in d market are panoptic in nature.The glistening diamond bracelets, whose demand has risen manifold in the recent times, are most favourite among the fashion jewelry entities. Gel bracelets, made of a rubbery gel material(usually silicone rubber), have become a trend among the tween and teen. They come in wide variety of colors and some of them even have popular sayings inscribed on them. It is also curious to note that, people of all ages have taken to charm bracelets, which are believed to have a positive influence on one’s personality.

Hats Off!

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:28:42 +0000

A rabbit being pulled out of a top hat is supposed to be the most popular and cliched trick in the magical history. I’m not sure of, how much importance is given to the rabbit, but no one can deny the fact that, the hats in themselves are hugely desirable. In the early days of television, the guys who wore white hats were supposed to be the good one’s while the villainous bad guys in black hats were always caught and sent to jail. Tht’s the ‘Hat Effect’. Hats have become extremely popular, as they are inexpensive and hence easy to amass a large collection. There are innumerable reasons for wearing hats. During the summer, when the sun is ready to pour all it’s love on you, a wide-brim summer hat can act as your saviour. Hats form excellent accessories. While the stylish hats give the look which you desire n makes you stand out in a crowd, the well-fitted hats can help protect the secret of one’s unmanageable hair. It’s necessary to ensure that, the chosen hat is a proper fit, to serve the intended purpose.

Eye-wear with a wooden touch

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:27:44 +0000

Even wondered wood can be used to make eye-wears? The popular eyewear company Shywood has come up with two brand new eye-wear styles – Canby and Govy. These glasses have wooden frames which are sleek and trendy.

These glasses are made from various types of woods. Maple and Zebrawood are a few of those. Polarized lenses are used to finish the design. The main advantage of having wooden frame is that, the glass frames don’t break easily. Moreover, they don’t get affected by scratches and abrasions.

Touch set the Faucet

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:25:59 +0000

Who on earth thought that the everyday task of cleaning one’s hand could be so very exciting? The “Tempdot” Faucet is a concept for designing faucets conceptualized by Jaeseok Han. As the name suggests, it contains dotted lights which signify various temperature levels. One can touch any of these dots to signify the temperature of the water that is required. The dots are distinguished from one another with the help of the colour coding such that dark blue represents cold water while crimson red signifies very hot water. There is a gradual colour gradients which helps in choosing the temperature of the water required. Similarly there are other buttons which are present on the faucet which control the flow of water. This design reduces the amount of metal that is to be used and the lights in the upper part of the faucet are recharged by the hot water flowing through it. This type of faucet design is simple, clean, and tidy and it is more hygienic than the other taps.

Eco-Fashion

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:24:49 +0000

As the name suggests, Eco-Fashion balances the requirements of both environment as well as fashion. Eco-Fashion makes use of responsible production techniques and environment friendly fabrics. Eco-Fashion does not make use of chemicals and bleaches to dye the fabrics; rather they make use of eco-friendly resins which produce pigmentation. According to TNS Global survey, more than one third of the consumers are willing to pay more for ethically produced footwear and dresses. This signifies the amount of importance given by consumers on environment. The Eco-Fashion products are usually made of natural elements such as hemps, bamboos, recycled poly or corn fibres. The most important fact is that, these products can be recycled for future use. However their quality on the fashion is not compromised. The eco-friendly clothing is much cheaper when compared to the synthetic fabrics. This is majorly due to the fact that natural inputs available in pliantly while producing these products. The great interest shown towards greener fashion is an outstanding development in the Fashion Industry. The consumers have consequently shown keen interest towards such a trend.

Artificial Christmas Trees

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:23:41 +0000

These are artificial Pine and Fir trees which are produced world over during the time of Christmas. They for a substitute for the traditional Christmas trees and they are easily available when compared to the original one. The ancient types were made of wood and feather finishing while in the recent times pure plastics (PVC), aluminium and fibre optic trees are available. These trees can be artificially designed to alter its appearance in order to make it appealing. Feather trees were originally made in Germany and they consist of green-dyed goose feathers. This type of trees has provision for candle holders as well. Most modern artificial trees are made of plastic. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes and possess the quality of being long lasting. This very attribute enhanced the sales of these trees. The long lasting ability is due to the use of high quality plastics which can withstand various atmospheric conditions. The natural Christmas trees have been facing a stiff competition from these artificial Christmas trees. The main reasons are one time purchase, cleanliness and safety. However there is still a debatable speculation that artificial Christmas trees causes more harm to the environment than the natural Christmas trees.