Ideas For Mens Casual Wear

I can however give you some good guidelines to help point you in the right direction. What you require are a pair of wide legged, flat fronted khakis or chinos in a relaxed fit. Pleats and cuffs are perfectly appropriate with polo, but are not ideal for a shorter chap such as you as they detract from the length. In order to give the greatest visual appearance of length and height, you will need to have flat fronted and uncuffed trousers. Flat fronted pants are also more slimming; however pleated... Read more »

Here Are Just A Few Styles Of Footwear

There are just a few styles of footwear that every woman should own, and high heel boots, along with a great pair of stilettos and a funky pair of flats, are one of those styles. Why do you need high heel boots? Well, everyone needs boots for the cooler weather. They’re both warmer and more practical than shoes, and they open out a whole new range of outfit possibilities. By choosing high heel boots, you’ll also get all of the benefits a higher heel can bring. Heels help elongate the... Read more »

The Proper Under Garments Can Make All The Difference

The best under garments can make all the cloths look good on you. In terms of panties, nothing is more unflattering than seeing panty lines under your slacks!! That’s especially true in the summer when you can get a double whammy…actually seeing through light white pants as well as having the textural bulge that some underpants give!! I am a huge fan of thongs! For some people they take some getting used to and some are more comfortable than others. You’ll have to try them and... Read more »

Special Event Attire For Men

Here are some ideas for the men that want to look good at any type of special event that they go to. It will tell you what might look good for Formal wear, Cocktail parties, Wedding attire, etc. Cocktail attire is all about wearing a suit….Black tie- means wearing a tuxedo…you don’t have to wear the bow tie…go for a cool colorful tie and don’t forget the cuff links - they add a unique touch. Formal attire will range from cocktail dresses and dressy pantsuits to full... Read more »

The Difference Between Real and Fake Jewelry

The law requires metal to be marked by the maker and the metal quality. For sterling, the mark will be either the numbers 925 (meaning 92.5 % silver, which is sterling) or a “sterling” stamp with the words. Near the clasp should have the mark, it would be at the end of the chain if anything. Sometimes the mark is on a little flat looking ring at the end of the chain, so check around. Sterling silver will tarnish and on some people it tarnishes quickly due to body chemistry, but on others... Read more »

Mens New Fashion Trends

It’s always great to mix trendy pieces with more classic looks to give you the perfect look that always looks up-to-date. Color is big for men this season (I love colored interesting shirts of all kinds), as are relaxed chic looks (like relaxed suits), etc. Accessories that are hot are really simple: well kept shoes. It’s one of the first things people notice, so always make sure the shoes are right and clean. Here’s something I like to do. Instead of looking at celebs, I check... Read more »

The Different Types of Jewelry Loops and Clasps

Checking with vendors’ offerings and with the very knowledgeable salespeople at my work, I could find no particular “name” for a necklace like you described. Various styles of necklaces do incorporate a clasp as part of the decorative lower part but these are not what you are looking for. These are the “lariat” styles in which one end of the chain is longer than the other, fitting through the shorter end. My suggestion for a front mounted clasp and pendant: Any competent... Read more »

How to Cut and Clasp Jade Bracelets

Typically, jade bracelets come cut as a solid bangle or as a flexible bracelet with several sections of jade held by metal end caps and joints between pieces. With your bracelet, adding the spacer is a good idea but you will have to have two spacers, not one. Since the solid jade is not flexible, the bracelet will need to be cut on opposite sides so each half may be connected with a spacer. You will need to find someone with a fine blade diamond saw to cut the jade. These saws are motorized using... Read more »

How To Mount A Stone So That It Can Be Used For A Charm Necklace

I am assuming this is a tumbled stone, not cut as a jewelry stone with a flat back and definite shape. If so, let me know and we will go one more time. Here is the answer for a tumbled freeform stone. The kind of jewelry part (called “findings” in the trade) you want is a bell cap. There are different styles of this. You should be able to find these at crafts stores and if you want gold or perhaps sterling, a jeweler should be able to order for you. A few crafts stores will have sterling... Read more »

The Problem With Denture Cleansers And Jewelry

It is very common that people use denture cleaners to clean their jewelry. Is it harmless? Many denture cleaners sold in drug stores contain Perborate (Borax) as the active ingredient. Others contain bleach (Hypochlorite), and Persulfate (Sulfur) as active ingredients. Only Prolastic Denture Cleaner uses Buffered Alkali as the active ingredient. Alkali is the active ingredient in many of your household cleaners such as dishwasher liquid, shampoo, bar soap, clothes washing detergent, etc. Three chemicals... Read more »