July 25th, 2010 › News › mysite › no comments ›
Boutique handbags – they’re the way to go when you want bags that few (if any) other people have. Over the years we’ve featured many emerging, new, and boutique handbag designers here at Handbags.com and that tradition is something that will continue long into the future.
So today I’d like to introduce you to Seven Hearts Handmade Handbags. Seven Hearts is the brainchild of Heather Knowlton. Each purse is designed using her unique style, creativity, and high quality materials. There are several pieces available ready to ship but Seven Hearts can accommodate custom orders as well. There is also the Seven Hearts Upcycled collection which includes bags made from leather jackets, skirts, and pants.
One of my favorite styles is the Seven Hearts Lizzy. It’s the perfect shape for an everyday bag but what I love best is that you can get it in so many different color combinations. For instance, if you’re going for that romantic look, check out the Lizzy in two tone black and white with red roses. For a preppy look, you might like the Lizzy in brown plaid upholstery fabric with brown leather strap.
July 25th, 2010 › News › mysite › no comments ›
Jessica McClintock – the name brings back memories of thumbing through magazines looking for the perfect prom dress. But did you know that Jessica McClintock is more than just special occasion dresses? She also designs handbags.
Jessica McClintock handbags are, as you can imagine, perfect for any special occasion – from proms to weddings to fancy dress parties. These evening bags come in various styles and materials including faux-leather, satin, and sequined. One of my favorites is the Jessica McClintock Fold Over Flap with Flower Clutch (in burgundy). Made from synthetic shark skin which gives it a sleek and sexy appearance, this bag can be carried by hand or the chain strap and features a beautiful flower embellishment.
If you’re looking for a bridal handbag, the Jessica McClintock Soft Satin Frame Snap Lock bag is a great choice. It’s unassuming – yet lovely and simple. It’s small enough to stay out of the way but perfect for holding a few essentials.
a new line of affordable yet totally trendy handbags is set to debut this week at Macy’s. The line is called olivia + joy and can be characterized as “very pretty and edge at the same time”. Look for bags that feature studs, chains, ruffles, bows, muted pastels, black and white, and rocker chic trends.
Reports say the bags will be priced under $100. How’s that for trendy yet less spendy!?
Olivia + Joy is a division of Accessory Exchange, a company best known for their collaboration with House of Dereon and the licensee for brands like XOXO Handbags.
July 23rd, 2010 › News › mysite › no comments ›
My brother, our father and his father are all just a little bit taller than shotguns, and wear suits as tight as barbed wire, sharp edged as bullet holes. The fact that I shattered the family height record doesn’t stand for much: I’m 5-foot-9-ish on a really good day. So how’s a bred-for-bespoke fella supposed to pay for fancy garb without two dimes to rub together?Ralph Lauren Kids. I swear to God.The fit is fantastic and the quality is just as good as Ralph Lauren’s other lines, but Polo Kids is half the price.If you’re around my height, able to fit into a [U.S. 38] or smaller, appreciate/can work with early Thom Browne sleeve lengths (about 23 inches, before things got real severe) and fancy a permanent 50 percent discount, you’d be wise to try on a jacket for yourself.Read hisfull poston the NY Times site. WhenI interviewed Steve Cardinoof Macy’s way back, he talked about this trick, too:I used to go to the Boys Dept. I used to buy Boys sizes like 18s to 20s.One of the things that’s happened in the Boys industry is that so many of the brands that have been Men’s and Young Men’s have moved into Boys.If you go up to the kids floor [at Macy's], you’re going to see Polo, Tommy, Calvin, Guess – you’re going to see all the same brands. There are very few brands that are just children’s brands, unless it’s more of an infant thing (Osh Kosh, etc.).I’ve definitely shopped in the Boys Dept. (but not for awhile; gotta get back). Before I moved to NYC, there just wasn’t many shopping options in Maine for a man of my stature. So, back in college, I supplemented my Gap XS stuff and Salvation Army finds with trips to the Boys sections at Old Navy and Target.For literally the same exact shirt, I’d pay half what a guy buying it in a “Men’s” size would.Sure, some brands don’t work for whatever reason — sleeves or crotches or neck sizes are too small, or the style doesn’t translate generationally. But as long as you’re short and moderately slim, you’ll eventually hit on a goldmine — just like Elliott David.There’s really no downside here; just get over any self-consciousness you might feel and go.So, what I want to know is:How do you feel about shopping in the Boys Dept.? And what brands/stores do you recommend (if any)?
July 23rd, 2010 › News › mysite › no comments ›
One of my old band mates (rock, not marching) used to carry around the biggest wallet I’d ever seen. He was cash poor at the time, subsisting on convenience-store meatball subs and PBR so I know it wasn’t full of bills. He kept every single ATM receipt he ever got plus a bunch of other scraps of paper and trash in there — so much paper that it was hard for him to squeeze it shut, and when he did the stressed, beat-up old lump of leather was almost the size and shape of a softball.Me, I’ve always carried the smallest wallet I could find. I keep my bills in my front pocket and a couple cards and my ID in my wallet in the back. My favorite for the last few years has been the free vinyl business-card wallet I got from my bank when I lived in England and worked at the Royal Mail (strange but true). But it’s breaking apart finally and I need a sturdier replacement. Luckily,See Jack Shopfeatured a couple of inexpensive, slim walletstoday.I’m always going on about proportionality here on Short Shrifted and wallets fit into that, too. Nothing against big billfolds but short guy, smaller pockets, I dunno. Just seems to make sense to go for a wallet that matches. Or as See Jack Shop puts it:The slim, clean, tailored lines of fall clothing means that a bulky wallet in the back pocket is a major do not. Instead, check out some of the new slim wallets finding their way into retail stores now.
July 21st, 2010 › News › mysite › no comments ›
The 2010 purple fashion trend also encompasses these lovely colours, deepest blueberry, puce magenta, plum, damson, mauve, heather and aubergine. Observe below how they create colour variety that mixes and blends so well together.
However, purple extends through to the redder berry tones, where it immediately brings to mind summer puddings or the blackberry stained fingers from eating the raw berries.
Think of all the red toned and purple toned berry and stone fruits like loganberry, redcurrant, raspberry, blackberry, dewberry, blueberry, cherry, plum, blackcurrant, sloe and damson.
Next imagine mixing these sensational base colours with creamy white or deepest black. Within moments the tonal range of tints and shades within the berry family is enormous.
Berry colours for 2010 range from rapture rose to deepest damson making purple tones some of the most fashionable colours to have in our winter wardrobe.
Details Right:-
Top Far Left – Ruffle Fall Tunic Dress by Oasis.
Centre – Monsoon Autumn/Winter 2009 Purple ‘Originals’ Andie Dress £135/€229 Eire.
Right – Dorothy Perkins Plum Animal Dress.
Lower Right
Bottom Far Left – Wallis Autumn Winter 09 Purple and Black Embellished Shift Dress, £50/€76.
Centre – Monsoon Fusion Purple Madonna Dress £55/€93 Eire. Monsoon Autumn/Winter 2009.
Right – Monsoon Autumn/Winter 2009 Purple Originals Sue-Ellen Dress £160/€271 Eire.
For those who have previously shied away from purple, but now want to try this fashionable colour, I suggest that they introduce a strong bold bright purple into their wardrobe in a small way, rather than wearing it as a major garment. The way to make this fashion statement is by using the latest purple fashion accessories such as this inexpensive wide belt shown right.
A decorative belt like this one sums up the purple mood.
July 21st, 2010 › News › mysite › no comments ›
Moreover, it was highly illegal during this time-especially after 1942-to use excess fabric, accessories, or trimmings to accent an outfit. This restriction lasted about until about 1947, which well over a year after this World War has been recorded as officially ending.
In the 1950s, A-line skirts as well as pencil skirts were very popular. These are both more form-fitting pieces of clothing than are the longer skirts that were more popular in the mid to late 1970s (hippie rayon skirts most likely made from linen or rayon).
From the late 1950s to the late 1960s a variety of different mini-dresses and maxi-length skirt outfits were being introduced to the market. It was during this time that the youth were thought of as the main influence of fashion.
Then, in the 1980s another shift in fashion occurred. The push for more “responsible dress” took place during this decade, and the term “yuppie” was used to describe those who dress in business or office clothing.
The 1980s also was the time period during which “punk” or rock n’ roll dress became more and more acceptable. Ripped jeans and T-shirts, unusually colored hair, multiple earrings, and neon clothing were often worn by celebrities and copied by common people.
In the 1990s, dress became simpler, yet more provocative. Shirts were lower-cut during this decade and skirts were short again, unlike in the 1980s (for the most part). However, generally speaking most people living from 1990 to the present day are likely to dress in whatever they most feel comfortable in-just like during the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s.
July 17th, 2010 › News › mysite › no comments ›
One of the most popular styles of blouses that were introduced in the 1920s was the jumper blouse. This particular garment was made from cotton or silk and sometimes was made with a sailor collar. It was meant to be worn over a skirt, reaching just below the hips and sometimes accompanied by a belt or sash.
Other blouses and shirts made in the 1920s were low-cut with a V-neck and sometimes were worn with chemisettes (fill-ins) attached to promote modesty.
Knit long-sleeve shirts with round collars and tank blouses were also popular during the 1920s, and men of this time often wore short-sleeved polo shirts. Of course, traditional dress shirts were worn for formal occasions as well, and sometimes men also wore plus fours (baggy knee pants) and bold-print knit sweater.
The 1930s marked the return of more feminine fashions once again. Therefore, for the most part blouses worn in this decade for women were either designed with a v-neck collar or made with a long bow attached that tied around the neck.
Sleeveless blouses and knit shirts were often worn during this time as well, and many were made from linen or satin materials. Other blouses were made from rayon or silk.
A shift in fashion took place during the 1940s during World War II. For instance, fabrics such as nylon and silk were replaced with the use of rayon and viscose for more formal dress.
Sometimes terry cloth, linen, and canvas were used as well, but mostly for leisure shirts. Generally speaking necklines were high, but occasionally they were off the shoulder.
Working women during the war wore military style shirts with button-up collars for more formal dress that resemble the utility shirts that women wore. However, women who were involved in the American Woman’s Auxiliary Corps. Usually wore the full war utility outfit.
After the war to the middle of the 1950s trends in women’s fashion changed again. By 1954 rounded necks on either sleeveless shirts or long sleeve shirts were often worn. Polo-necked shirts were also popular during this time, as well as bat-winged sweaters.
In the 1960s, ethnic print blouses, ribbed turtle neck sweaters, and boat-necked blouses were often worn. Classic white butterfly color shirts were worn on occasion as well, for either casual or semi-dressy occasions. Print-print shirts with striped or “wild” patterns were often worn as well during this time.
From the late 1960s to the mid-1970s new kinds of fashion were also born. New bright-colored shirts and blouses created with Psychedelic fashions were in during this time. Indian cheesecloth shirts and “flower power” clothing were also popular as well.
Space fashions were also popular during the late 1960s. Numerous types of clothes were made out of leather and plastic during these times. Similar fashions were then re-introduced in the 1980s, along with many new ones.
Another aspect of the 1980s was the phenomenon of dressing to impress. During this decade people were encourages to where the suit and tie (men), or the skirt suit (women). People in the 1980s who made quite a bit of money and went after the American dream of owning the big house, big car, and so on was often labeled as “yuppies” because of the clothes they
July 17th, 2010 › News › mysite › 2 comments ›
You will be amazed as you read how different events in history have an effect on how people dressed during those times. For instance, during World War II people were only allowed to use the minimum amount of clothing materials needed to create simple outfits that were practical enough for wartime duties.
Additionally, sometimes changes in political power have affected how people dressed during different times. For example, high ideals were presented from the White House while Ronald Reagan was president in the 1980s.
The overall message that was conveyed during the 1980s was the ideal that you could become as successful as you believe to be. Therefore, during this era in history many people “dressed for success”. A large number of men and women wore suits and office clothing that would help them move up the corporate ladder.
Present-day fashion for men is still fairly conservative. Usually a dark-colored two-or three piece suit is usually worn with a white collared shirt and a tie.
Some fashions are classic, meaning that they stand the test of time and may never “go out of style”. However, other clothing items are just “fads”, meaning that they are only in style for a short season and then no one seems to want to wear those certain clothing items any more.
Sometimes the popularity of a particular outfit or accessory depends upon the tastes of a particular group of people. For instance, one “clique” (tight-knit circle of friends) during the 1980s may have been into wearing ripped jeans with a leather jacket while others preferred to dress in casual slacks and a button-down shirt.
From the 1920s to the 1940s a variety of different styles of necklaces were made to cover the neckline. For instance, one necklace was designed with rows of semi-precious and/or precious stones (clear diamond like ones). These stones were set on pieces of different types of gold.
Other types of necklaces that were created during this 20-year time span include a necklace made from glass beads and enamel. These were strung on molded plated nickel, or lustred metals.
Large gaudy bracelets made out of a variety of hard plastics and faux gems. Metal ethnic-themed thick bracelets were often worn during this time as well, along with dangly, shiny earrings.
During the 1920s to the 1940s a variety of different types of hats were created, such as cloches and turbans. Wider-brimmed hats that covered over part of the face sometimes were worn as well.
Jewelry in the 1950s was modeling after similar trends as earlier decades. However, necklaces became thinner, often containing a strand of pearls, and sometimes accompanied matching earring designs.
A new shift in jewelry fashion had occurred again during the 1960s and the 1970s. Multiple strands of “love beads” were worn, as well as country-style female “farmer-style” straw (or straw like) hats.
July 12th, 2010 › News › mysite › 1 comment ›
Yesterday saw a material is related to clothing, to copy down, plans to go back at night and Mr. Shen, “Study of Ancient Chinese Dress” to read. The results have been returned home after dinner with friends late, not a bright lamp in the study of the light, the high crawl low rummaging through to find a pass, flute is not found written, copy it here first. Text is not long, the original title is “Don female hakama like today’s children are still open crotch”:
“Han Empress Shangguan Biography”: “Although the palace are all poor people Imperative Ku, many of its band.” Ancients said: “poor Ku, term of the present of the Gun crotch pants.” Press, “Poetry Qin Feng”: ” Bamboo Gun Teng closed. “Biography of Mao:” Gun, rope. “” said the text “:” ribbon also. “” Ji Yun “:” Gun, sewing too. “Tang of the Gun crotch pants have slits But the end to take, so that is not open to private drowning. If the Chinese and the crotch while the two together, such as today’s children still be opened, so many of its band against violence. If Tang Zeping are so also when, twenty years before and Gun crotch. This goes Fuwuyouyue Gun material. Gun crotch were about to crotch seam end with rope, so do not open disclosure. Tang later date of such current systems, they can not test too.
“Han” is the Eastern Han Ban Gu’s work, but is based on the division of the ancient Tang Dynasty scholar Reappraisal of note that while the argument, so here is recorded in the Tang Dynasty of folklore.
Clothing, as a human culture important part, in vertical, said that with the continuous production of new materials and ideas to change people’s thinking, You Zhao its unique development path; from the horizontal aspects of that because of geographical environment, climate conditions, the people Yoshihisa, different customs, also vary between localities.
Clothes to cover themselves, of course, first of all, is practical, it is the reason why a civilized human animals and other animals, the most obvious difference between the one. At the same time, almost like with the emergence of human people for the United States has a natural pursuit. So in fact used clothes in demand, but also try to seek their appearance.
We have studied the history of clothing, first of all rely on written records of course, but it also has a considerable limitations, no written record of what we used to decorate the ancestors of what to wear, which rely on archaeological evidence. Even with the more well-documented, the it only recorded the general mainstream of things, a strong dynastic power control areas or between things more closely, then the outside is what they also have to rely on archaeological research, investigations by customs, ancient legacy study by painting materials. This is a very interesting but extremely complex systems engineering.
Theory from practice, in turn, guides the practice and the practice of the new rich and perfect. We have documented, archaeological excavations, folklore survey, so a series of pictures of things that sum up the work, in turn, can validate and guide our ancient history, ancient culture of ancient folk knowledge, and promote the work of our next practice . From “Tang women wearing pants”
July 12th, 2010 › News › mysite › no comments ›
When I saw the six-hour continuous access, the network was considered mentally ill, really surprised! , Thought not for six hours, relieved only by the!
But I do feel, as long as anxiety when not online, it seems do other activities are a waste of time sitting in front of the computer is granted only to calm! So, do not go do something else always hurried, so-so. Internet Time flies, often as one of several available, do it? Recitation, and singing, lectures, and browse, and nothing, little chat.
Later, friends said, you should sleep less online support center; Select more than effort; do something but, then, even more perplexed!
In fact, even greater than the Internet, people do one thing at a time when, if not control their emotions and time and effort invested, it should be counted as a kind of mental illness do? ! From “Network mentally ill”