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Have you ever wanted to look slimmer on a special occasion but didn’t have time or didn’t want to follow a diet? Here are some tips that will definitely make you look at least a few pounds lighter.

High heels – this is probably one of the most common things you will ever hear and it’s quite true. If you wear high heels you will look longer and your legs will definitely seem skinnier. Also, while wearing high heels you will also gain a posture that will flatten your stomach and make your back straight, which will definitely make you look skinny.

Shirts – a longer short, not too long, just to your hips will make you look amazing. If you want to cover your lower part of the body you can also choose a longer shirt but make sure that it fits, as it is the most important aspect. A shirt that will make your abdomen look slimmer and will cover all those nasty areas you don’t like. Another important factor is having some cleavage, this will take all the attention from the lower part of your body and will make you look sexier.

Black straight pants – it doesn’t matter what type of pants they are, they can be jeans or simply cotton pants, the important part is that they are not slim pants. Actually, slim pants will make you look bigger because they are so tight and draw attention to your legs. Having a pair of straight pants is a must when trying to look slimmer. Combine them with the items listed above and you will probably look at least 6 pounds slimmer.

A simple T-Shirt – when you are not dressing for some special occasion and you just want to look good during your average day routine, a simple T-shirt is the best option, not to mention the fact that it can be quite comfortable. Put on a fitting pair of jeans and some natural makeup and you are ready to go on your everyday activity without looking like you tried too much and feeling as comfortable as you can get.

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If you find summer boring and most of your outfits have lost their uniqueness, then a bunch of colorful tees might be the cure for your fashion sickness.  The great thing about these is that you can easily incorporate them with any type of outfit so when you are trying to create a unique look, they work perfectly fine.  The T-shirt has always been a useful fashion item, since the 19th century. It managed to become popular due to the fact that it was so easy to wear. At first, it was mostly worn by people who worked and needed something that would keep them cool and absorb their sweat. As cotton became more popular in clothes, so did the T-Shirts. The first T-shirt actually appeared during the World War One and it definitely made things easier for men all over the world as soldiers wore them as an undergarment.

If you want something that is both versatile and comfortable a cool T-shirt is what you need this summer. The great thing is that you can find almost any color imaginable and make sure that it’s as unique as you want it to be. You can even create a custom T-shirt if you want to stand out even more. All you need is some acrylic paint and various beads and buttons that you can apply on it. If you don’t want to create a shirt and you simply want to create something unique by combining it with various types of clothing, there are some ways to do it.

You can wear your T-shirt under a shirt if you are planning to go out somewhere colder, this way you can easily take the shirt off when it’s hot. If you want a comfortable every day look all you have to do is combine your shirt with a simple skirt or a simple pair of pants. Jeans are the best solution if you want to go for the classic casual look, but any type of pants would work as long as they are casual.

T-Shirts are definitely a fashion item that will never go out of style and the more colors you have in your wardrobe, the better.

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Whether you are looking for something a bit more versatile to spice up your wardrobe or you simply want to know various ways that will make your fashion item look different, this guide will definitely give you a lot of ideas. Here are some fashion items that are essential when you want to combine countless looks.

Sarong – A sarong is a beautiful item to have in your wardrobe as it can become so many outfits at the same time, just by tying a knot or adding some safety pins. You can easily tie a sarong in a triangle skirt and wear it with something more casual for a nice walk during the park. Another type of outfit you can make out of a sarong is a wrap dress, which is a great way to dress during a walk on the beach or over your swimsuit. If you are feeling a bit more casual you can easily make a tube dress from your sarong by adding a few safety pins. A toga dress can also be created if you want to stand out and show people how creative you can be with your clothes. Also, let’s not forget that you can also create a cute long skirt just by tying the sarong around your waist and adding some flats for the most comfortable look for summer.

A sundress – a sundress is also a versatile item as it can be easily transformed by adding some other fashion items over it. Add a jeans jacket over your sundress with some comfortable shoes and you have the perfect outfit for a walk in the park or a bicycle ride. You can also create a longer top by knotting a sun dress just at your waist if you want to wear it with something else. Also, you can simply wear it with jeans for a really cool look.

The basic Tee – the basic Tee has so many uses: you can wear it under a dress, over a dress to give the impression that you have a skirt and over a long sleeved blouse for a sporty more comfortable look.

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The first date is very important step in a relationship as it is often the time when a couple decides whether they want to pursue a relationship or not. This means that every aspect should be planned carefully, especially if you are going on a first date with a special person. The necklace you wear can say a lot about you or can scare your partner, so it’s up to you what you want to communicate to them on your first official date.

1-      The long beaded necklace; combined with an elegant dress, this necklace will surely work well with a minimalistic style. It can be made out of anything, it can be handmade or bought and any color you want as long as it matches your clothes. With a classic little black dress, this type of necklace will surely draw attention to important features, elongate your body and help you feel sexier than ever.

2-      The colorful statement necklace – this can be a really interesting necklace to wear for somebody who appreciates uniqueness; it can be made from different precious stones or different semi-precious gemstones and will surely stand out. Some beautiful necklaces are very trendy this spring and they feature amazing colorful flowers made with precious stones such as rubies, emeralds or diamonds. These may be expensive but they look amazing and will surely give you that feminine touch.

3-      A classy necklace with a pendant – you can go all simple and classy and choose the pendant you like best or something that expresses your personality. This is probably the best type of necklace for a summer walk in the park or a casual date. It can be a gold necklace with a beautiful gemstone or metal pendant. Such a beautiful sparkly note on your outfit will surely make you shine!

4-      A pearl necklace – you can choose a pearl necklace that also comes in a set with earring and a ring or a bracelet; however, only do this if you plan on having a date in an elegant place so that you can wear an elegant dress too. This is the perfect approach to a restaurant date as you can wear high heels and choose an appropriate outfit. Your pearl necklace can be made out of any type of pearls, pink, gold, white or cream pearls, but make sure that you don’t mix it with other accessories as it shows bad taste.

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Sometimes our job or our lifestyle imposes a lot of traveling. Whether you love traveling or you have to do it for a certain reason and you still want to keep yourself trendy during the process, this article will give you some ideas regarding what fashion items you should take with you.

A pair of comfortable shoes – flats are definitely trendy this summer and you can wear them while travelling without worrying that you might damage your legs when taking long walks. The great thing about flats is that they can be worn with both skirts and jeans so you can easily transform a casual or every day wear into a more formal wear. Make sure that the flats you buy for travelling are as simple as they can get if you want to combine them with more items.

Short pants / Long Jeans – if you are often traveling into warm areas short pants are the number one item you should have with you. Any type of short pants will do as they can be worn with high heels, flats and even sports shoes so you can make a lot of outfits with just a pair. On the other hand, if you are traveling in cooler parts of the world a good high quality pair of jeans will definitely prove useful. Besides the fact that you can never go wrong with jeans, there’s the comfort factor and they will also keep you warm. Combine them with a long sleeve pullover and a big jacket and you have the perfect outfit for a cold season. If you want to transform that into something casual, put a more elegant pullover and some high heels and you can go out clubbing.

A big handbag – there’s nothing more useful than a big handbag during your travels where you can keep all the essential items. Combine it with a nice pair of glasses and you have the perfect glamour combination, no matter where you are. You can also get a clutch if you are planning to dress elegantly during your travel and combine it with a classy dress.

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The fascinating saga of this timeless Dior item started back in 1995 when this bag model was released and soon afterwards, offered as a welcoming to France gift by Bernadette Chirac to the so much hunted by the media Princess of Wales. Actually, it was the latter one that provided this unique model with the name it is known as nowadays. The house’s creative manager at that time, Gianfranco Ferre, made a very smart marketing move by naming the exquisite bag model after the most photographed woman when Lady Di made several public appearances holding different versions of her favorite accessory.

Although several re-iterations of the same basic design have been issued over the years, Lady Dior is best known as a quilted patent leather bag, with cannage stitching, four golden rings making the connection between the square or rectangular main part and the two reinforced leather handles. The four letters spelling the house’s signature Dior gracefully dangle on a key ring on all versions of this legendary bag, be it made of matte python, tweed or jacquard. Seen on many first ladies and celebrities, advertized by names like Carla Bruni, Diane Kruger and Monica Bellucci, presented on catwalks in the world’s fashion capitals (Paris, New York, Shanghai, London, Moscow and Los Angeles), the iconic bag was declined in all colors and all textures.

The latest advertizing campaign was featured by the beautiful Marion Cotillard, who perfectly embodies, according to John Galliano, the typical elegance of the Dior spirit and the modern image of the parisian woman. Just like the fashion house, the award winning French star grew up in Paris, but her name is known all over the world.

The the short film directed by John Cameron Mitchell of the “L.Ady Dior” campaign is set on the hills of the City of Angels where the mythical product has a new Hollywood adventure. Thus, Marion becomes Margaux – an actress disappointed by the cinema business who prepares herself for a photo shoot. Barely made ​​up and dressed, the beautiful woman takes a break and enters the photographer’s games, thus, revealing a new facet of her personality, together with the iconic Lady Dior bag in an ultra-luxury version of multi-colored crocodile leather. In the “Lady Grey London” movie, the same actress, owning the same bag, but in a different color, has the miraculous power to make an invalid walk again and to turn a construction worker into a real artist.

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Any pre-war time was a fascinating period that modeled the world as we know it but also fashion trends. It is quite fascinating to study how fashion makes sense from a historical point of view when considered the events that took place in a certain society. In this article we will only discuss the fashion items related to the 1930-1945 period as it was quite an interesting time in terms of fashion.

One of the mostly used feature before the war was the zipper as it was fairly new and was considered to improve not only the way people looked in certain clothing but also factors relating to comfort and functions of clothing. Since there was a high need for more comfortable clothing as men were preparing for war, the industry had a high boost when it came to this aspect. Also, a lot of pockets were used in clothing as they gave people higher accessibility to their items.

The movies of that time also modeled a certain look, especially when it came to women. The look was very rough but also feminine. Women in the movies were wearing a lot of accessories and it is safe to say that the fashion industry regarding accessories got a big boost. One of the most popular accessories from that time was the pair of gloves. They were worn by everybody and it can still be seen in movies how significant they were. Elbow length gloves were very in fashion when it came to an elegant look and during daytime women wore shorter gloves, but everybody had to wear them.

Another important accessory was the hat and there were various hats that have become symbols of that era. Small black hats were popular, which was quite different from the time before, when women wore large hats. But if we look at the events that took place, this can only be described as a need for people to stay comfortable as there was a diminished interest in opulent jewelry since they were living really hard times. Also, let’s not forget about the restriction of materials that started after the war, which also modeled a different type of simpler fashion.

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If you are into the free, fresh and colorful spirit of California, you will absolutely love the new fashion brand called Clover Canyon. Not only does it have a vibrant collection filled with lots of incredible clothes, but it also manages to bring a dash of sophistication to some of its casual pieces. A beautiful collection that seems to be fearless in terms of fashion boundaries, the new summer spring collection from Clover Canyon surprises everybody with its unique feel.

The person behind this eclectic and absolutely fabulous collection is Rozae Nichols, who is known for her beautiful and detailed collections and also appreciated for the fact that she uses luxurious materials. She manages to create modern pieces of art through her clothing that she takes great pride in because of the fact that they are individually sewn and unique, definitely not something that is bulk made.

The clothes available in her collection are a great alternative to well known internationally fashion brands as not only does she use a great variety of materials but she also matches the most extravagant prints and styles to create exquisite pieces. Although unique, she doesn’t fail to bring the classical pieces on the table, but with her own personal approach. She is inspired by many artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Sigmar Polke, Robert Raushenberg and considers that it is her duty to interpret various types of art mediums into her own approach fashion.

The woman that dresses from Clover Canyon is a confident and modern woman, who wants and needs to stand out not only through her clothes but also through the grace they give to her. If you find yourself in this particular description, you should definitely check out this beautiful designer and make sure that you try at least a few pieces of clothing. Her extensive hand finishing has become a signature element in her collection and some of her collections, such as California chick, that has an artisan approach style, are actually unique and contain collectable items. When you simply love colors and like amazing combinations, Clover Canyon is the fashion brand for you.

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I was contacted by the company asking me if I want to review the Rolex Sky Dweller I have purchased from them. At first I was surprised by this unusual request and did not know what to make of it, but after a while I realized that other shoppers may actually benefit from my experience and serve as a guide line.

Needless to say that at first I was very hesitant about buying a replica watch online, but I was desperate to have my own Rolex Sky Dweller and I know for a fact that I will never be able to save enough money to buy the real one. So I took my chances and I ordered it on the website that seemed to me as the most trustworthy one. The delivery was surprisingly fast. I was promised that in 7-8 business days I will receive my package and the mail man delivered it only after 5 days. When I got it I couldn’t wait to unwrap it and see how it actually looked like. I impatiently torn the package and found the watch all wrapped up in bubble plastic and scotch tape. I then re-started the whole tearing operation, but this time focusing on the thick layer of plastic. I finally managed to unveil my watch. From the first glance I was mesmerized by this beautiful Rolex Sky Dweller. It was better than I had imagined.

I think I have seen the commercial for this watch a thousand times. With the same slow motion I began studying every inch of my Rolex. It is a surprisingly well made replica. The glass has that clear fine shine of a sapphire crystal. The dial of the watch shows a very high attention for details and a refinement of materials and craftsmanship. I just love the simple complexity of the dial of this Rolex Sky Dweller. The second time zone wheel is a very creative novelty for Rolex and it brings to our attention the fact that Rolex isn’t just a classic luxury brand focusing on perfectly complicated internals. The design doesn’t need to be necessarily classic and simple. It can also be innovative and youthful. The stainless steel used on this watch is clearly of very good quality, also the links of the band are full and not hallow like I have seen on other replicas. This makes the watch feel sturdy and heavy just like the real one. All the markings and serial numbers are present on the case and band. It even has the small laser etched crown at 6 o’clock. I have to admit that it manages to impress me with its similarity to the original watch. I know all the details of the authentic Rolex Sky Dweller by heart and when checking this replica closely I cannot distinguish any.

The ultimate test was to have my uncle inspect it. He owns about a dozen watches, all original Rolex, Tag Heuer, Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega, Vacheron Constantin and so on. Luxury watches are his biggest passion and he is an expert. I showed him the watch and when seeing it he asked me: “What did you do? Did you rob a bank?”. I didn’t have the heart to lie to him so I told him that it’s a replica. I wear the watch each time I get a chance and I have to say that I’m still in love with the design. For me, the Sky Dweller is the perfect timepiece.

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It seems that celebrities are also impressed by high quality watches and every celebrity has been seen at least once wearing a high end watch. Here is a list with the coolest celebrities that wear some of the most interesting and really expensive watches.

Charlize Theron really manages to impress us with the way she knows how to wear the beautiful Christian Dior bracelet watch and she also is the spokesperson for Christian Dior. The lovely watch is made with beautiful precious metal links and lovely black sapphires for a classy look, making it perfect for a woman who would also like to enjoy a nice piece of jewelry.

The beautiful actress Bérénice Marlohe is also wearing something extremely beautiful and very expensive on her wrist since she has been the spokesperson for the brand Omega. She was wearing one of their pieces when she participated at the brand’s boutique opening.

Chanel’s watch called Chanel J12 is probably one of the most famous watches. It was released in 2000 and since then many people have fell in love with the beautiful piece. It has a nice simple design combined with a few feminine touches, making it ideal for both men and women. There are two beautiful models you can choose from, the white ceramic and the black ceramic Chanel J12 that comes with 33mm ceramic cases. There are also larger sizes available such as the 38mm, the 41mm and the 42mm case and some of the models even come with diamond bezels. Lots of celebrities have been seen wearing this lovely watch such as Keira Knightley, Heidi Montag, Lindsay Lohan, Scarlett Johansson or Mila Kunis so it’s probably one of the brand’s most famous watches when it comes to celebrity wear.

Jessie J is wearing one of the coolest watches from the Swatch collection in the model Brown Rebel. She has been spotted not just wearing it while going out but also in some of her videos so it’s definitely one of her favorite timepieces. The Swatch she is wearing is form an older 2010 Swatch collection that has become a big hit soon after release.

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If you are one of the happy brides this summer, you will definitely have a big surprise when it comes to the most fashionable trends. They are not simple at all and you will be able to be a beautiful bride with an incredibly feminine look, since that is the signature of this season’s trend. Let’s see what the main elements are when it comes to brides to make sure that you cover them all or make sure that you choose the most important when it comes to your appearance.

Makeup

Makeup is an essential part of the bride’s outfit and you will surely need to respect the trends too when choosing how to do your bridal makeup. You should always use neutral colors and things that usually enhance your features. Browns, peach, and pinks are the trends this year but you can also go for a nude look or something even more natural. Don’t forget a beautiful blush that will be selected according to your skin tone that will give you that innocent and beautiful aura every bride needs to have.

Hair

Luckily for you, this year braids are extremely trendy so you can create a beautiful braided hair with a nice decorative piece. If you want to keep things simple, you should only add a few flowers in your hair or something small and minimalistic; nothing says femininity like a minimalist style that enhances your features.

Dress

You can get a fabulous dress with the trends that are hot this season. First of all, you can get a beautiful peach or a pinkish toned dress if you want to go for a more unusual look than the traditional white dress. The other elements that can be added are flowers; since this season is filled with flowery patterns you can get a dress that symbolizes youth and happiness by having flower elements on it. Don’t forget about lance, it’s quite a trendy element and if you want to shock everybody you can definitely go for a dress made entirely out of lace.

In the end, it’s up to you to choose what you want to include in your bridal look, but make sure that you add at least a few elements to be as trendy as you can on your most important day.

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