If you a larger man or if you are shopping for one, you will know that
shopping for suits can be a bear. Style choices may be somewhat limited, but
there are still a few things you can do to make the process easier. First, if
the gentleman cannot go, get his specific measurements, specifically his neck
size, inseam, and arm length. The reason for these is that unless you larger
man just happens to be proportioned right, buying a standard 20 inch neck is
going to usually result in sleeves that are way too long. Next, your darker
colors are going to be a better choice for a larger man as these colors tend to
be more slimming than others. Also, consider getting a larger tie for the
gentleman to make sure that it has sufficient length to pull off the look you want.
Also, stay away from your short sleeve shirts with larger men as many of these
will wind up being more like half sleeves or longer if your man is under 6’. If
you have to choose between too long and short sleeve, go long and slightly roll
up the sleeves. By the time you get to the point where you will probably take
your coat off, nobody much will notice rolled up sleeves. The above tips should
give you a little extra insight in finding the right suit for a man. Do a
little extra research in your own time, but being mindful of the occasion will
typically remain the biggest factor for shopping for a suit. For that fact, I
will invite you to squeal with me over the fact that it is (kind of) coming
back:
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The Carrie Diaries – the prequel to Candace Bushnell’s Sex and The City
– is being turned into a TV programme! With Sarah
Jessica Parker swapped out for AnnaSophia Robb,
high school senior Carrie Bradshaw is coming back to our screens with an
ingenious 1980s flair.
With former Sex and the City writer Amy Harris on
board, and Gossip Girl producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage at the
helm, I suspect a world of 18-to-60-year-old women are going to tune in for the
premiere. For the fashion-focused timeline of our new
Carrie Bradshaw, at least (see the first glimpse from the set, above).I imagine another styling glory
with Stefania Owen’s casting as Carrie’s younger sister, Dorrit – the
rebellious attention-seeker. I presume Chloe Bridges – as Carrie’s nemesis
Donna Ladonna – is going to have some major
fashion moments, also. Since the summer, we have been working with the talented
Design Science Office, a boutique design agency in London, to create a visual identity to match
the voice that BoF has developed over the past two years.
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In addition, we aimed to improve
the navigability of the site and improve the access to our growing archive of
content. And voila! The first major change you will notice is our new logo. I
noticed that readers and subscribers were beginning to use the BoF moniker
instead of our full name (which admittedly can be a bit of a mouthful), so we
decided to integrate 'BoF' into our visual identity as well. In the coming
months you will also see this core identity expand into a canvas to highlight
the designs of fashion designers and illustrators from around the world. As for
the site structure, it was important to give our readers better access to the
most read BoF content of all time (The Business of Fashion: Basics) as well as
the most popular articles from the past month. And, we have also added
functionality to enable you to share articles with your colleagues via Email,
Facebook, Twitter and de.licio us. Best of all, we have lots of new content
planned for 2009, including a proprietary video series called "Inside the
Studio" and more opinionated analysis from new columnists and
contributors, all in the original BoF spirit. Each man is different when it
comes to buying a suit. How should you chose yours? Here are a few tips for
buying a suit of your choice. First, what is the purpose for the suit? Are you
looking for something professional, something formal, or are you trying to show
off? Picking the right suit is a gamble (although you can read more for more
tips in gambling). With your formal occasions, you can definitely stick with your
basic suit and can even get away with your base colors of black and navy blue.
This works well if the occasion is for someone else. You don’t want to take
attention away from the guest of honor. On the other hand, if you do want the
attention, you may want something that pops a bit. While the classic really
sharp black three-piece ensemble can work for this, consider something a little
more eye catching.
A glimpse of a bold color
may do the trick: such as a white ensemble, accentuated by combination of red
dress shirt. An example of when you want to go this route is if you want to be
noticed, such as a formal party or if you were playing some high stakes
blackjack at your local casino.Here is a new trend in fashion in London that has not
received the importance it deserves. The wig. There was a time when going in
for a wig was a very embarrassing experience. Wig were used to hide the balding
scalp caused by hair related problems. Of course, the embarrassing consequence
of the wig coming apart in public was also an issue. So, what has changed? Why
have wigs become acceptable today? Being bald has become a lot more acceptable
today. Hair restoration solutions, laser surgeries, hair regrowth gels and
tablets- there are many solutions available in the market for a person who is
facing hair related problems. In such a scenario, going in for a wig just
happens to be one of the many solutions available. It is not a big deal as it
was in the past. Secondly, the quality of manufacture of wigs has become
better.
The natural hair is woven together and fitted
to the wig in such a manner that it looks completely natural and real until the
person wearing the wig discloses that it is fake. Thirdly, manufacturers have
gone ahead and come up with numerous ideas for making the wig look cool. If
your hair is not suitable for a particular style, you can go in for a wig that
has been designed in that particular style only. This means that you do not
have to waste your time manipulating your hair or treating it to get the style
right. You can change your style by simply going in for different wigs. This is
no different than an organization purchasing multiple roller banners and having
a different message inscribed on each banner. These are the solutions are
becoming popular today primarily because of the social acceptance for wigs.
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There was a time when
spectacles were considered ugly. Today, they have become a part and parcel of
every stylish individual’s ensemble. When I first started writing London Cycle
Chic. I did a lot of research into the barriers that prevent people from
cycling. Safety fears were by far the main barrier. And although the image of
cycling has seen a vast improvement in recent years and there are more bikes on
the London
streets, is it really any safer than it was 5 years ago? I cant speak for the
whole of London
but I haven't seen many changes to the routes I do regularly. And especially as
most of my journeys are now done with my 3 years old daughter in tow, I am
highly aware of any possible dangers or risky roads. On our regular journey to
the swimming pool, I opt for as almost entirely non-road route, through a
business park , along a very wide pavement (cus it just seems silly not too
when faced with the busy A315). This is by no means a cycle specific route but
as a lot of cyclists do you make up your own route in preference to busy,
vehicle orientated roads. As cycling becomes more and more popular and everyone
seems to agree it a jolly good solution for London's transport problems, surely more
radical changes need to be taken.
The unnecessarily wide
pavement on my way to the swimming pool has very few pedestrian's using it. I
have often thought it would accommodate a segregated cycle lane rather nicely
and then perhaps we would see more Mums and Dads cycling there kids to the swimming
pool rather than driving. There are however quite a few journeys where I can
not find a sneaky alternative route and the main road is the only way to go.
These are often a no no with the little one and we both end up glum on the bus.
The LCC campaign is focused on putting a stop to car-centric
planning and making a dedicated space for cyclists on these larger roads. Set
in a Central London town-house, the Starworks
PR show-space was an apt setting for the high-end collections hanging within.
Vauxhall Fashion Scout's E.Tautz was one such label, with it's simply cut,
tailored pieces showing how Saville Row can be worked into the
everyday. Hand woven tweeds, cotton poplin shirts, and over-sized check
scarves are just the sort of pieces you can wear everyday, but what makes them
different is Patrick Grant's considered approach to how they are
constructed. Grant said to us in February that he wasn't "actively trying
to change the perception of Saville Row tailoring", but intentions aside,
that's exactly what he's done- well, we no longer picture top-hats and monocles
when "one" mentions Saville Row, anyway... Or was that just us to
begin with? To celebrate this new union, Converse are to release some 100 Club
sneakers - their black and white classics just adorned with the '100' logo
which I got a fab close up look at when I popped into their head offices last
week.
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All sorts of ace bands are
getting involved with it including Gorillaz, who have also launched their own
range of Gorillaz inspired Converse. They played the 100 Club a couple of
months ago and the venue is set to have a whole host of amazing new gigs
courtesy of Converse - bringing some much needed live music love into the area
since the demolition of nearby venue The Astoria in 2009. If there's anything I love more than Converse
it's Converse supporting my other love - local, live music. If it was humanly
possible, I love Converse just that tiny bit more now for saving the 100 Club
and will definitely be getting myself a pair of those 100 Club sneakers because
they're very subtle but awesome. They are to be released in the Summer but i'm
not 100% sure of the exact date. What do you think of Converse saving the
100 Club? Do you like the 100 Club Converse idea? Sorry my pictures of the
sneakers aren't 100% clear but the 100 detail is basically in clear lacquer. As
I’m sure you know, I absolutely love reading blogs and watching beauty video
tutorials (in all shapes and sizes) but the one’s I look back to again and
again are those that have something different about them.
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There are plenty of other
beauty bloggers on Youtube (of whom are very successful) but those that force
me to keep watching are the ones that have some individuality. I think Promise
is one of these individual bloggers – as although the tutorials aren’t
something I’d re-create myself, I absolutely love watching them and seeing the
final result. Some of her more ‘spectacular’ make-overs include the Micheal
Jackson ‘look’ which has been viewed nearly 1,000,000 times since she posted it
online. The contouring of the face to create Jackson’s famous cheekbones is spot on, as is
the re-creation of the bridge of the nose. Looking at it though, it does remind
me a little of the shading/colours you use when face painting. How much make-up
do you need on for it to be regarded as face paint? Earlier at the start of the
year the 100 Club in London
was under threat of closure due to their rent increase. 100 Club has been a
huge part of the music industry for over 70 years, hosting some of the UK's most
prominent and historic bands, anything from The Clash and the Sex Pistols to
The Libertines and Gallows.
It opened in 1942 after
starting out as a restaurant hosting jazz music but 30 years later it started
hosting new acts, from r'n'b to punk and later on indie too. So many iconic
bands have played the venue from Oasis to Metallica it's heartbreaking that it
was even considered that it might close. No one else felt this passionate about
music quite like none other than Converse, the USA's coolest sneaker brand. Having
been a huge advocate for live music for years, Converse stepped in to help out
with the costs of the venue as their new sponsor to ensure it kept running.
