Tuesday, 10. November 2009
Straw cowboy hats have certainly come a long way from the days of the six-shooter and the draw. The six-shooter’s gone and so is the draw, but the straw cowboy hat is still with us. It survives because of its great looks, and maybe a tinge of nostalgia. But great looks are definitely its chief reason for being a fashion statement today.
The cowboy hat is a fashion statement and a fashion accessory in today’s fashion-conscious world. Cowboy hats are no longer rough and tough wear, reflecting the tough life of the ranchers and cattle herders. They have become elite symbols of an elite fashion culture. Ladies regularly don fashionably made up cowboy hats with a variety of beautiful designs.
The busiest type of cowboy hat is the straw cowboy hat. It sees duty in all walks of life. Politicians wear them for their electoral campaigning. The folks who turn up at these campaigns wear them. The campaign staff wears them. It’s so popular with the gardening community that it is available in the gardening section of large stores right there by the secateurs. What’s the right gear for touring? A camera, florid shirt and a straw cowboy hat! Read more... (490 words)
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Friday, 21. August 2009
by Deb Smith
Just thinking of having to wear a pair of women’s plus size shorts can bring on a severe headache. Flicking through a magazine with skinny models in tight shorts could drive me straight to the ice cream in the fridge. But alas! No more, the answer to my summertime closet have arrived.
Leave the wide breathable long pants and floor length skirts to the moths in the wardrobe, plus size clothing designers have heard our cries. Gone are the days when the swimwear store only stocked 3 plus size swimsuits in the entire store, all designed for your grandmother. Gone are the days when curvy plus size women were expected to cover up from head to toe.
We can now wear shorts and short skits because finally we have our own designers. Lets have a look at how we can get the most from our plus size liberation.
Clothing in larger sizes is not the same as plus size clothing. Clothing designed for plus size women have special alterations made to the style and design. For example armholes in dress shirts are bigger and there will be more ease over the shoulders for dresses, shirts and jackets. Trouser legs are also wider in the thigh than pants designed for small sizes. Read more... (442 words)
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Friday, 21. August 2009
by Ned Dagostino
A felt cowboy hat is not exactly cheap. So it is worth your while to take good care of it. If you take good care of it, it will not only last you longer but it will look every bit as good as it did when you bought it!
Prevention is better than cure! That adage is equally applicable to felt cowboy hats. This means that you should do everything to keep the hat from getting soiled. That includes washing your hands before picking it up. This is important because cleaning a felt cowboy hat is really difficult. Besides, too much cleaning can actually damage the material.
Another thing to bear in mind to prevent the hat from getting all messed up is to handle the hat only by the brim, back and front. Resist the temptation to hold it by the crown. Using the brim to pick up the hat or to position it on your head will help to keep the hat in good shape too. An out-of-shape hat will say the same thing about you. Read more... (499 words)
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Thursday, 20. August 2009
by Deb Smith
The thought of squeezing into a pair of women’s plus size shorts use to be enough to give me a severe headache. Eating huge amounts of ice cream made me feel better whilst paging trough a womens magazine full of scrawny models in tight shorts. Finally, someone have heard my cries, no more stressing over what to wear when summer arrives.
From now on the moths can have the long floor length skirts and long breathable pants. You don’t have to put up with stores that only stock 3 dresses in a plus size in the entire store. Thankfully the days a curvaceous women had to cover herself from head to toe is over.
Shorts skirts and shorts is now something even plus size women can wear, because we now have our own designers. There are basic things plus size designers focus on when they design for plus size women.
There is a big difference between larger sizes and sizes for larger people. A large size is just larger proportionately. A size for a larger person has differences that accommodate a plus size persons special needs. Things like larger armholes in dress shirts with more ease through the shoulders and trouser legs that are wider in the thighs. Read more... (435 words)
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Tuesday, 4. August 2009
by Laura Somers
The best way to welcome springtime and summer is to trendy straw handbags. These funky and sassy handbags have different designs, types, colors, styles, and price points. So you will have more freedom to choose which one would be best for you.
Although straw handbags will not match your winter clothing, they are perfect accessories when summer time comes. The funky and lively colors of your straw handbags will reflect the bouncy atmosphere of spring and summer.
The designs of the first straw handbags were not very attractive. Usually, these bags have crude and very drab designs and used primarily as utility bags or baskets.
Today, the designs of straw handbags are really exceptional. They are fashionable, stylish, and swanky. There are also straw bags today that have been designed by avant garde fashion designers. Even ordinary straw handbags that you can find in department stores are very respectable. You can confidently use them anywhere you want.
Different Varieties of Straw Handbags
There are different kinds or varieties of straw handbags. The most popular and most practical straw bag you can have is a tote. It is a carryall hand bag with large storage. Most tote straw bags today are also very trendy you can use them during your vacation trips. Read more... (572 words)
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Friday, 24. July 2009
by Ned Dagostino
Cowboy hats are more than head wear – they epitomize the rugged outdoor life of the cowpunchers of early American history. As protective wear, the hats had to be as rough and tough as the life the cowboys led, exposed to the elements for days and weeks together. Leather and animal skins were the material of choice for hats because other materials were hard to come by in those days. Leather cowboy hats retain the flavor of the Wild West and have become a fashion accessory today. They are versatile enough to provide protection from sun and rain, heat and cold, and do duty as dress head wear for formal and informal occasions. They are durable and comfortable, making them suitable for everyday wear.
The choice of leather as a material for a cowboy hat was no accident. It was chosen because of its superior durability and resistance to harsh weather conditions. At the same time it was comfortable for the wearer. A cowboy hat made of leather took the shape of the wearer’s head. Though the leather cowboy hat blocked the wind, the cold and the heat from affecting the wearer’s head, it could breathe and this kept the wearer comfortable in the summer. On top of all that, it looked dashing and very masculine! This is the reason it became so popular. You can get a leather cowboy hat in any color from off white to black to match your clothes, your complexion or your hair. Read more... (706 words)
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Thursday, 9. July 2009
by Ned Dagostino
Cowboy hats are more than head wear – they epitomize the rugged outdoor life of the cowpunchers of early American history. As protective wear, the hats had to be as rough and tough as the life the cowboys led, exposed to the elements for days and weeks together. Leather and animal skins were the material of choice for hats because other materials were hard to come by in those days. Leather cowboy hats retain the flavor of the Wild West and have become a fashion accessory today. They are versatile enough to provide protection from sun and rain, heat and cold, and do duty as dress head wear for formal and informal occasions. They are durable and comfortable, making them suitable for everyday wear.
Folks living in the Wild West required a hat which would provide them with reliable weather protection from sun, rain, and hot, dusty winds – and which did not require any maintenance. They chose leather as the material for the hat because the other materials available then were just not up to handling all-weather usage. Leather was tough, and weather proof. Natural leather is permeable, it breathes. So the leather cowboy hat kept perspiration from building up on the wearer’s scalp even though he was working all day in the unbearable heat of the Mojave. Leather comes in a wide variety of natural shades: from almost white to almost jet. This degree of comfort with protection with good looks was unmatchable by hats of other materials, the closest competition coming from straw and felt hats. Read more... (700 words)
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Tuesday, 23. June 2009
by Mandy Lefty
Many times you may have heard someone suggest you keep a lid on it, typically meaning to keep the idea or thought to yourself. There are many kinds of hats out there, some are for men and some are for women. These practical accessories have taken a new form lately as more and more people are making fashion statements with their hats.
Trucker hats, straw hats and high fashion hats as well as the Ed Hardy hats style are quite popular options in hats today. Aside from the major manufacturers of hats there are many other small hat manufacturers that make hats that are stylish and of good quality. Even pop culture has a place on your head with popular signatures such as Ed Hardy Trucker Hats and hats in camouflage colors to make your personal statement.
The second most difficult thing after selecting a hat that is right for you is taking care of your hat. There is a product called the Ball Cap Buddy that holds the hat during a washing to help it maintain its shape. You can just throw a hat in the washer and expect it to come out just fine. There are products on the market that will help you get your hats cleaned without risking damage. Read more... (581 words)
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