FASHION

For those fashionable chicks who are not afraid to try something extreme we recommend the craze of this spring season 2011 – the thigh high boots. We are not the only ones who think this way as many shoes stores have already supplied themselves with tons of models of these boots, and they are still being sold at rapid speed. Stop, however, for a second, especially if you have never owned this type of boots, as you probably want to know what kind of controversies surround them, and how to avoid these views.

The reason why many people are still holding beef (if it can be called so, that is) towards women who wear thigh high boots is because they still associate these images with vulgar types of women. That’s right, in the past only the women with no respect for themselves would dare to wear such provocative type of footwear, but nowadays this belief is starting to dissipate, especially with such stars as Madonna appearing to the press wearing them. She also proved that, despite your age, you can still look dangerously sexy, yet very classy even with the thigh high boots.

We don’t recommend going after the glamorous high end designer thigh high boots, if you can’t afford them, but we also don’t recommend rushing into buying all the cheap discounted ones, either. In any case, you want to stay vigilant, as there is an equal chance of getting a poorly made expensive pair of boots and getting an extremely poorly made cheap models. The chances of the latter are much higher, however, so keep that in mind.

Definitely pay more attention to the accessories that you put on with these boots, as they can divert the attention on your boots and make your whole outlook be more balanced. You also want to wear skirts and shorts with these boots, although it is possible to utilize cheap skinny jeans, dresses and oversized shirts, as well – feel free to experiment with the latter, if you have confidence in your sense of style.

Stay away from the black shiny leather models if you don’t have enough confidence to wear. These can look extremely great, but if you don’t know what you are doing you will just look vulgar. Also, if you are tall and have slender legs it is much more likely that the thigh high boots will suit you – at least, that’s what commonly is observed.

A wedding is considered a very important milestone of one’s life and all couples want to have the best wedding experience possible. While the bride is busy making sure that she will look beautiful and the bride hair perfectly done on the day of her awaited event, we should also not forget that there is also a groom who wants to look as dashing as possible. This grooming of the groom might actually entail months of preparation, starting from the groom’s hair, face, teeth, outfit and even his smile.

Skin care: The skin should look as perfectly radiant and glowing as possible on the day of the wedding. It is advisable to choose a facial product that suits the skin type. Facial products and creams come in many forms and many brands. You might want to consult a dermatologist or another expert in caring for the skin when selecting products. If your complexion is ruddy you will want to schedule a facial treatment to even out the texture of the skin. You should do this months or at least three weeks before the wedding day. It is also wise that if you are prone to acne, you take a medication or cream as prescribed by the dermatologist to prevent pimples from ruining your day. Soon-to-be-grooms can also try to get in hot water and let the face catch as much steam as possible. You can this by covering your face with the hot water under a big towel in order to prevent the steam from escaping out. This will open the pores for the dirt especially black heads to be removed easily. After applying a facial scrub in a circular gentle motion, wash the face with a very cold water to close again the pores. When you shave, use a clean and safe razor to prevent cuts and infecting the hair follicle that might cause ugly redness on the face.

Hair: It is said that hair is the crowning glory, not only for women but also for the men. The groom’s hair must perfectly suit his face. Going to a hair salon is a wise choice. Many hair experts know what hair style fit well with specific face structures. If you are not comfortable having a new hairdo, go for the style that you are already comfortable having with. Here is a very important tip for your groom hair cut: do this two to four weeks before the wedding day to allow time for the hair to take its natural shape and even the length. If you are prone to dandruff, treat this beforehand. You might not want white snow-flakes to appear on your tuxedo.

Expensive
Ever since their invention of Tourbillons in 1795 they have always been expensive. The prices of these watches are normally in six figures. Only the privileged riches can afford to own a piece of these watches.

Affordable
The watch industry in China has been producing a large proportion of the world’s timepieces. The TianJin Watch Factory, known for its Sea-Gull brand, alone is claimed to be making a quarter of the timepieces and movements for the whole world every year. To enter the luxury watch market, they have brought Chinese made tourbillon watches in to the equation. They typically cost 1/3 – 1/4 of Swiss watches. At the lower end of the spectrum, some pretty decent models are selling under $1,000 dollars. High end Chinese one, the Seagull ST8080G double tourbillon for example, is priced at around $35,000. A Swiss made of the same quality is probably not cheaper than $100,000.

 Online
Good quality Chinese made have found their way into luxury watch shops worldwide. Your local jewelry boutiques probably are selling them. Nevertheless, they are good places to have a look and feel at the “real thing”. However to take the full advantage of cheap prices, buying online is probably your best bet. After all, you are the one paying for the running cost of a brick and mortar boutique when buying from them.

eBay can be quite a good place to start looking for good online deals. It provides the best buyer protection that will keep you on the safe side. There are a few sellers with good feedback selling Chinese tourbillon watches. Buying from Chinese online shops are in fact the cheapest option, however you have to know exactly what and who you are dealing with. Finding reputable dealers is not an easy task. Sometimes even if the shops are offering full refund policies, returning an expensive watch can be frustrating and time wasting.

Things to be aware of
eBay sellers have the trick of mixing large quantity of cheap and well selling items into their selling portfolio to boost their feedback scores. When buying expensive items like tourbillon watches, it is advisable to look into their detailed feedback to see what other customers say about the items you are buying.

 

You may be wondering if buying a cubic zirconia engagement ring is OK. While there are a lot of pros and cons to this type of engagement ring, there most important thing to think about is how your sweetheart will feel about it. Of course, the best way to know is to ask, but here is some general advice about what women think regarding cubic zirconia engagement rings.

The simple fact is that, no matter how close to diamonds cubic zirconia may look, it just isn’t a diamond. It’s not as valued, it’s not as precious, and it doesn’t make the ring seem nearly as special and meaningful as a precious and rare gemstone would. A diamond engagement ring is so rich in symbolism that to choose a cheap diamond substitute can really strip away a lot of that symbolism and leave a woman feeling disappointed.

However, budgeting is an issue, and financial responsibility is more important than a piece of jewelry.  If you are on a tight budget and genuinely can’t afford an expensive engagement ring, then be honest about it. Many women may prefer even a very small and simple diamond ring to cubic zirconia engagement rings. Or, maybe she really has her heart set on a very nice and elaborate-looking ring, or expensive ring, such as Asscher cut engagement rings, and will be okay with it for the time being.

So, to answer the question of whether or not buying a cubic zirconia engagement ring is OK, it is if your future fiancee is OK with it.  Being open about the fact that you are thinking about purchasing this type of ring, and why, can go a long way not only to helping you get a ring that you are both happy with, but to strengthening your relationship.  Plus, if you avoid permanent settings, such as bezel engagement ring settings, then switching the cubic zirconia stone for a real, high quality diamond later, will be easy.

Cubic zirconia engagement rings do turn out to be a good choice for many people. Just make sure that you are both happy with the ring that you are getting.

Formal dresses are required for attending big events such as high school proms, weddings, quinceaneras and cocktail parties. In every special occasion like these, you know you need to wear a dress that is something elegant and formal. Finding the right formal dress to wear can be a problem for every woman. Fortunately, shopping online makes it easier for women to find and buy the dress they are looking for.

There are many tips in finding the appropriate formal dress. No matter what the occasion is, choosing the right and proper dress is an instinct consideration.

You can get a good selection of choices from the department stores or boutiques online. There are plenty of formal dresses you can find online. Browsing different websites can take a long time so you must do your selection properly and have enough time for it.

The prices of formal dresses online are usually cheaper than the ones sold in department stores or shops. It is also easy to order online since you just choose your mode of payment and add items on a cart. You can instantly buy boutique dresses online. After a day or two, you will have the formal dress delivered to you right on your doorstep.

It is always good to have matching accessories also to add for your dress. This way you can make formal dress a little bit more edgy. Colors and styles of accessories play important part in the selection. They must give coordination with the formal dress you find. Moreover, accessories are also available to buy on the Internet.

Buying the dress boutique can offer online is one way to have it. It takes less effort to buy the desired attire you want to wear. There are more chances in finding the perfect formal dress if you can shop online. This is one truth about shopping dresses and accessories online. Any buyer can have the maximum time looking for that wonderful dress.