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What Do You Wear To a Wedding in a Different Culture?*
Once you’re in your late 20s and 30s, everyone you know seems to be getting married. Cue the wedding invitations popping through the letter box. Once you’ve RSVP-ed it’s time to start thinking of what to wear. Dressing for a wedding is hard when it’s your bog standard church wedding in your home town, but what about if you’ve been invited to a wedding of a different culture? Along with Charles Tyrwhitt, retailers of timeless menswear, we look at how the dress code of a wedding changes depending on the background of the newlyweds. What will the bride & groom be wearing? In the UK brides are known for wearing…
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Dressing Against the Norm — What Does it Say About You?*
From eccentric socks to dressing against our gendered expectations, many people push the limits of social norms when it comes to fashion because after all, what is fashion if you aren’t expressing your true self? Research has also shown that those who don’t conform are viewed as being of a higher status and more competent than those who follow the rules of fashion. Just look at celebrities who dress outside the box! Today we’re taking a look at what different clothing says about the wearer… Against Gendered Expectations The line is becoming increasingly blurred between male and female especially in y2k clothing. Many people are speaking up, opposing the ideas…
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What Colour Shirts Do Women Prefer on a Man?*
When we think of people getting ready for a date, we usually automatically think about the woman.. what she’s wearing, how long she’s going to take, how she’s doing her. But often a guy can take just as long to pick out an outfit. After doing a bit of research I’m sharing this piece on what the colour of a man’s shirt could be saying about his personality, red could signify he’s romantic, black that he’s in control. And if you don’t know what to wear yet, perhaps have a browse of these christian t shirts to show your true faith. Firstly, Some Things to Think About When you’re looking…
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How To Dress Up Summer Denim*
I don’t know about you, but I love denim in the summer. Denim jackets, denim skirts, denim shirts tied around waists and denim shorts. Although it’s not exactly the coolest of materials there is no denying denim and summer go had in hand. Yes, there are ways to get denim wrong, short shorts, ill fitting white jeans or the dreaded double denim but Trilogy has helped me put together a post about the more sophisticated ways to wear denim during the warmer months. I’ve broken down the key denim styles styled with Trilogy’s new season collection that will help you keep the look contemporary, fresh and relative; Straight Over Skinny…
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Athleisure: Getting The Sports-Luxe Look*
I always swore when I became a parent I wouldn’t change my fashion ways. I’d stick to my tulle skirts, peter pan collars and lace, and don’t get me wrong, I did.. until the school run began. Now when I drag my butt out of bed at 7:30 and leave the house by 8:30, getting myself all dressed up is the last thing on my mind.. so here I am firmly in the mummy in leggings category, yep, I’m slummy. HOWEVER, there is finally a trend that puts comfort first. Now stepping out in trainers, leggings and loose fit tees is a real live look and it’s all in the…
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5 Modern and Cool Ideas for Teen Bedrooms*
Once your children reach their teenage years, be prepared for a change in taste when it comes to bedroom design choices. Say goodbye to bedrooms that feature cartoon and child-like themes. Teenagers would now be more open to bedroom set-ups that are more suitable to their changing needs. Here are some modern and cool ideas to consider for teen bedrooms. The Theme It is important to know the interest of your child before starting to change the room. What kind of hobby do they prefer? Are they into sports, music or art? These are the basic things to keep in mind. Knowing the interest of the person will help you…