October 22, 2008

High School Graduate, What’s next?

Filed under: Garments, Schools + Schooling — @ 12:33 pm

You have hung up your cap and gown, the parties are over with, summer is here and time for a part time job while you decide what to do next. Your parents are talking college in the fall and you are seriously thinking of it since you got those sports scholarships to use. You were happy to be awarded your letterman jacket and the scholarships thrilled your parents.

Research has begun by mom and dad as they check into the schools around home so there isn’t too much travel or a housing fee to worry about, You took all the right classes for college prep, took the entrance exams from a few schools, college boards and everything else your high school graduation counselor recommended.

Check the schools out in person if you can, make a few appointments and visit. Ask questions; get a tour if you can. Ask about offerings at the school, make sure they have what your child is interested in majoring in , if there is a sports program see what the requirements are for joining especially if your child was a jock in high school chances are they will enjoy the same only on a different level in college.

Check out the financial end of education as well, are there options for financing, what are the rates, when are payments due and how about student loans? There is much to think about and even more to do as you prepare for furthering education of your son or daughter.

As you are planning and deciding on a future with your child, you cannot help remember watching this one as a little kid, parading around in her preschool cap and gown. Then into kindergarten, her first “real” school, then on to first grade, and another graduation from grade school to highschool and in another four short years they are getting awards for excellence and a letterman jacket.

The time passes faster than we realize until we go back and see how things have changed through the years. Babies grow so fast that it seems like it is in the blink of an eye they are in school, dating, graduating from high school and on to college and we want to preserve these memories too as they become part of the family history. Our children with a lot of patience, understanding and love grow into great young adults, self-confident and ready to handle the world.

September 23, 2008

2005 Fashion Runway Hits are Fabulous

Filed under: Garments — @ 9:15 pm

I was flipping through this months Elle. There’s some terrific style information in it! Looks like we’ve made it full circle to the 1970s. For some of us we’ll get to relive some of our favourite fashions but there may be some ‘yuck’ in the group too.

Flirty cuts in pretty colors with ruffles and frills are in. Remember the vibrant balloon tops - they are back. As are the wool wrap tops and wool jackets. Super high heels have also made their way back into the picture. Your jewelry selections are wide open for mixing and matching. Big and bold will certainly fit the current trends.

Elle says that these items are runway hits: croppped sweaters in acrylic, cotton, or wool. Satin wrap tops ranging from long sleeves to no sleeves, and asymmetrical skirts.

The skirts are definately fun and sexy - black is the hotest color, sequens are very popular, and beaded silk is definately in. Add some sexy earrings or a sparkly necklace and your ready for a night on the town.

Straight leg wool pants are also in, as well as wool jackets with faux fur collars. Chiffon and satin are big and sleeveless cotton knit turtlenecks are ever so in style.

Accessories are bright and bold - hot pink clutches, chintz hand bags, satin and metalic pumps, ballerina flats. Your jewelry can be a mix of bright and bold, and more muted tones. With this years fashions almost anything goes.

Check out the Spring 2005 Elle Runway

Some of Ralph Loren’s Spring Fashions are just terrific and they are fitting for almost everyone. Watch the Ralph Loren Show

Alberta Ferretti has some outlandish and fun pieces this season Alberta Ferretti Show

Alice Roe has some very sexy looks Alice Roe Show
And check out Balenciaga formal or evening fashions - they are to die for! Balenciaga Show

Its a great year to set your own limits and make your own fashion style.

There is certainly something for everyone! You may also want to check out some of the other designers such as Blugirl, Calvin Klein, and Prada.

Always remember to complete your look with your jewelry!

Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing fashion, jewelry, and wedding help. Please visit us at http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/

September 22, 2008

Dresses For Plus Size Teens for Prom

Filed under: Garments — @ 2:48 am

Buying dresses for plus size teens for prom parties is not as easy as you might think. There are plenty of styles to choose from but it can be very hard to make up your mind if you do not have a clear idea of what type of dress you want and what will suit you. There is a huge range of styles to choose from, although it can be hard to find them all in your local store. One of the best places to find dresses for plus size teens for prom nights is in a plus size catalog.

These are not the same boring designs that you used to get in your plus size fashion catalogs. Now they use good designers that really know the market and what will suit the plus size figure. In fact, many of the top plus size designers can be found in these catalogs. It can be a real bonus to get a top plus size dress designer rather than someone that has just made their standard designs bigger. If you get a dress from someone that knows how the plus size clothes are worn and what looks best then you will get a better design that will work well for the size that it was made for.

Although its better to use a real plus size designer when you are buying your dresses for plus size teens for prom parties you can sometimes find some great dresses in the major retail stores too. You just have to spend a bit more time determining if the dress that you like really works well in a plus size. They can have some really good bargains and you can save a great deal if you buy when there is a sale on.

Another great place to buy dresses for plus size teens for prom nights is online. There are some really great plus size stores online and they have really good savings over the retail stores. The only real problem is that you cannot try the dresses on until they arrive after you send away for them. With some things this may be ok but for a party dress you really want to see what it looks like and how it fits first before making a purchase. However, if there are no good stores near you then it could be worth trying, especially they have some really good styles and even better prices.

There are some great dresses for plus size teens for prom around at the moment so you should be able to find something to suit you.

Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Fabulous Plus Size Clothing where he provides more information on plus size lingerie, business suits and and dresses for plus size teens for prom that you can research in your pajamas on his website.

September 21, 2008

Sexy Shoes Gaining Popularity

Filed under: Garments — @ 1:06 pm

To start with, I suppose that even slippers can be considered “sexy shoes” if put on the right pair of feet. But most often the term “sexy shoes” brings in thoughts of high heels, stilettos and clear heeled pumps.

It wasn’t too long ago, these were seen as shoes ’solely’ for dancers, strippers or (uh-hm) “working girls”. But as of late, these sexy heels are dancing their way into Nightclub, USA and even being worn with evening attire for a night on the town.

From the now classic Clear Heeled Pump to the ever growing trend of shoes with their own light show, the sexy shoe revolution is underfoot!

In heights as low as 3 inches to as tall as 8 inches, you can be as virtually tall as you want to be. (Did I say 8 inches? - Maybe those are just for cast members of Cirque du Soleil!)

The bottom line is that sexy shoes can be attention getters that can expand on one’s expression. If you’re lucky, hopefully you can find some that don’t abuse your feet.

So what type of sexy shoes should YOU wear?

In the past, that most often was dictated by the color of your outfit. But now that’s just the first step. After color coordinating, it all comes down to how you’re feeling that particular evening; because with the vast array of choices you now have, you can wear sexy shoes to fit any mood!

Click here to view a sampling of sexy shoes as referred to in this article.