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Safari looks, event dressing and bold colours - not to mention fabulous hats - are some of the emerging men's fashion trends for spring/summer 2008. Upscale Canadian men's retailers Harry Rosen held a media preview at their Bloor Street headquarters in late January to preview men's fashion trends for spring and summer. In particular, they drew attention to ten top trends to watch for: Rat Pack styling (think bow ties and porkpies) Specialty jackets (inspired by technical sportswear and the safari trend) Washed sportshirts Shorts Spectator wear (so you can look sporty without actually playing a sport, apparently) Event dressing (as in lightweight, light-coloured jackets by the likes of Etro, pictured below, for summer weddings, art gallery receptions and theatre openings) Neutral suits Punches of colour Summer denim (10-12 oz fabric is out; 6-8 oz weights are in) Accessories (belts, wallets and especially bags: the omnipresent manpurse, or "murse", pictur...

In a society where strange things appear every second, it's understandable if most of us turn out a bit shy when it comes to shopping. The popularity of intimate apparel, for example, has increased, and despite its obvious benefits, sadly enough, some of us are still reluctant towards it. Plus size clothing has also been a bit of a problem until recently. Fortunately, it has stopped being one, as more items and models are available with each passing day. The diversity of available intimate apparel is huge. However, in spite of that, it seems that the number of women who feel comfortable about owning and wearing it is sadly quite small. Sometimes it's a problem of being comfortable with one's self; sometimes it's a matter of shyness towards one's partner. Either way, inhibitions do exit. An unsatisfactory level of self esteem usually stands in the way of self expression which is, at the end of the day, exactly what intimate apparel is created for. Feel free to shop...

Fashion and clothing shopping has always been seen to be a women's domain, something in which men until recently have not taken an active interest. However for men, fashion and the pursuit of couture has always flitted in and out of favour. Think of the highly preened men of 17th century Europe with their puffed sleeves, lace collars and powdered wigs. Today men once again are interested in looking good, with roll models like David Beckham who enjoys shopping and has his own stylist - it is not 'girly' to want to wear cool clothes and be individual looking. Having said that most men do not lust after fashion as obsessively as their female counterparts and this reluctance to hop aboad the fashion bandwagon has meant that large name retailers are having to reconsider their investment in their range of male clothing lines as men are simply not spendign enough money on clothes. Towards the end of 2001, 'The Acadia Group' in charge of some of the biggest names on t...

Men's skin care - Avoid embarasing blemishes and other unsightly men's skin problems by using these solutions to common issues men have with their most public feature. Does your skin nick easily, burn and/or get red and bumpy after you shave? Many men, including myself, find that shaving goes more smoothly when using a glycerin or aloe-based shaving cream or gel. Not only will these types of products soothe your skin, but they will allow your razor to glide across your face. For best results massage the cream or gel into your beard. And, of course, always shave with the grain first then, if necessary, you can shave against it. Finish with a soothing aftershave balm or your daily moisturizer. Note: stay away from alcohol- based aftershaves; they will only irritate your skin. Do the dark circles under your eyes make you look like a raccoon? Dark circles under the eyes, which are actually broken blood vessels under the skin, are caused by several things. Most of the time it is a...

Most beautiful women are approached in one way or another all the time by men. A beautiful woman is often approached several times a day by men who are interested. That 'desirable' women including rich women, beautiful women, and famous women, are used to being treated like queens. It's really no fault of theirs, even very handsome men are notorious for acting arrogant. It's part of being human. We can all become spoiled easily if the right combination of circumstances arises In this article, you will discover 3 powerful tips of how to turn on a beautiful woman so that she can start feeling attraction to you. Here are the tips: Step 1: 1) Start with something STRONG, not WEAK. When a guy finds a girl interesting, he usually turns into a ball of nervous mush. Then, he usually makes the mistake of letting the woman KNOW that he's nervous and weak. Don't do it. Do something STRONG. Challenge her. If she thinks that she's cool, make fun of h...

Here's a news flash: Most women are more interested in experiencing your redeeming qualities rather than hearing about them. Besides, a little mystery is always a plus when it comes to developing any worthwhile relationship . Trust me: You'll win major brownie points if you can find creative ways to show, not tell, her what you're thinking and feeling, and there is nothing more rewarding than an approving smile offered by the apple of your eye. The following tips on things to show, not tell, will help you win the heart of a woman without showcasing yourself with distracting advertisements and colorful packaging that exhibit all of your bells and whistles. Don't brag about your worth Women do not want to hear how much money you make or the inheritance your great great great grandfather left you in his will. If anything, boasting about your salary or your material accumulation -- such as your house, yacht or a high-class luxury vehicle -- gives the impression that you m...

Let's be honest. In the 21st century, good-looking women have the world -- literally -- by the balls. For Very Attractive Women, men are panting puppets, sex is available on demand and money flows from male wallets in a never-ending stream of avarice. Without lifting a finger, Very Attractive Women enjoy lives that most people can only fantasize about. For men, the lure of Very Attractive Women is obvious: They are arm candy They boost male self-esteem They increase a man's status among other males They heat a guy's sexual juices to the boiling point They're just damn good to look at But Very Attractive Women have their dark sides as well: They can be shallow, self-centered and self-absorbed They are generally takers, not givers -- and they have absolutely no conscience about sex-ploiting the male gender They think they have gold-plated vaginas They expect men to slavishly cater to them They are experts at sexual manipulation and revel in the control they ...

Run for the hills, lads! They exist! No but seriously fellow man-people, a beautiful yet intelligent woman (heh. I said "yet") is something that deserves our worship as much as our apprehension. You see, beautiful women don't need to be intelligent. They'll get along just fine in life saying "O RLY?" at everything you say, as you confuse them all the way to the bedroom and mount them just as they figure out, to their horror , what the frick is happening. So, when a woman defies convention by being both hot AND thinking your vast array of chat-up lines based around the model "do you have any (insert nationality here) in you? want some?" are about as amusing as being smashed in the vagina with a wet paper bag full of piranhas, it can be befuddling and in extreme cases, downright embarrassing . Thus, I have fought tooth and nail, both to find out what that expression means, and to collate information on 10 such examples of these women. Gentleme...

These quotations about the true sources of beauty go beyond hair and makeup. Cultivating personality, attitude and charm is as important as your appearance. These quotes from beautiful women like Sophia Loren and Gloria Steinem show that though taking care of your appearance is important and healthy; the true source of beauty comes from within. These quotations about what makes a girl gorgeous are divided into three parts: quotations about beauty and personality, quotations about beauty and age, and quotations about beauty and self-image. Plus, one bonus quotation about beauty and attitude at the end! Quotations about beauty and personality "The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express." (Sir Francis Bacon). What makes a girl gorgeous is more than her appearance, size and shape. Her personality is her true source of beauty. "It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart." (Unknown) "Some beautiful t...

The phrase we can hear rather often but don't have a complete understanding what it is: beauty sleep. We usually use this phrase to make a joke, but beauty sleep is actually a real thing and we all should get it. However, most people misunderstand the phrase beauty sleep. Most of us think that if you are sleeping in any time but night - you are having beauty sleep. That's so not true! Beauty sleep is actually included in your night sleep, yet not every one gets it. Your body needs to have a sleeping routine, you should go to sleep and get up at about the same time everyday. Only in such case you'll get your beauty sleep. Don't believe in that illusion that if you'll get your beauty sleep, you'll naturally become beautiful. People who don't have sleeping routine commonly look tires, because their body gets tired of the changing life rhythm. Those who get their beauty sleep look fresh and full of energy. Bad sleep can affect your weight as well. While you...

Your colleague looks so beautiful every day and you are not brave enough to ask her how she does that? If you are willing to follow some simple steps, you will look wonderful every single day as well. To tell you the truth, being beautiful and even elegant is easier than it might seem. All you have to do is take care of yourself. For instance if you want to look beautiful you can't leave home with dirty hair. You must wash it every two days. If you have oily hair, wash them daily. Don't forget to visit your hair dresser constantly. Don't let your hair look greasy or untidy. It surely makes a bad impression. Your nails are also very important. You would get surprised how much attention people pay to your hands. To think of it yourself, would you find a person with dirty or broken nails attractive? Probably not, so you're not an exception and if you want to be attractive, be very attentive to every little detail. Be adequately careful with your clothing. You don...

This season brings the sexiest styles one can ever imagine- corset dresses. Hot and elegant, this new trend will show off your sexy curves because that is what corset dresses are meant to do. For this, be sure to wear a Denim corset dress paired with metallic gold flats or with any kind of heel like knee-highs. These dresses can be worn at night or during the day with a cardigan jacket over it. Ultimately worn for the cold weather, sweater dresses come in many kinds of fabrics. One of the best so far is cashmere which costs a little higher. These dresses come in different styles like turtle necks. They may look casual but greatly easier to wear. Sweater dresses can be paired with black tights and boots. One of the items you should have this season is a cardigan jacket with neutral colors. Not only they will match with almost anything, they are also stylish, trendy and comfortable. You can choose from short or long lengths, depending on your style. Longer cardigans go well with sweat...

This season is completely different from last year's free style boho. All reflecting a desire for feminine luxuries, last year was all about lace, frills, sequins, colour, shine, wild textures and patterns. This season's look is simple yet elegant, classy, voguish and chic. Rather than wearing ethnic-look garments embellished with sequins, metallic threading, and beads, this year emerged a more glamorous and sophisticated look. The fabrics and cuts were very flattering for normal ladies, not just for celery-shaped supermodels. Some of the key features seen this season were: • Long swing coats, flowing caftan tops, long baby doll tunics, pinafore dresses, opaque tights and leggings, crisp white shirts, high-waisted skinny jeans, wide mannish slouchy trousers, stylish tops made from metallic materials, cross-over style dresses with wide belts worn high on the waists and fur collar cropped jackets; • Colors: black and white prints, melon and frost pink, dark charcoal and silve...

The Indian sarees of the women in India has a history which goes way back during the ancient times. There have been several versions of its beginnings, why women consider wearing it as part of their tradition. According to one legend, a beautiful woman, Draupadi, is lost to a gamble because of her husband. The enemies of her husband have a desire to embarrass her, so, they pulled on the cloth that has been draped around her body. But no matter how much they keep on pulling, the cloth never seems to end. In a spiritual view of the tale, the men who have won the gambling game stand for whatever that is evil in the world, and they keep on pulling the cloth which stands for eternity. This cloth that they have been trying to unwind is now known as the Indian sarees. Another legend also states that the Indian sarees originated from the loom of a weaver who likes to dream so much. As he weaves on the loom, he dreams of a woman, the way her tears fall down her face, the way her hair falls do...

Becoming a bride is on every girls priority list at some point of time in her life. And this priority is just not restricted to any caste, creed, color or religion. Being short and dark complexion women does not really cause any hindrance in terms of becoming a bride. All those girls who feel that they won't look nice in their bridal attire just because they are short should better think again because being short and dark could never effect the looks of the bride. What matters most is that you pick yourself right type of bridal attire combined with right hairstyle and proper accessories suiting your complexion and height. Most women, whether Indian or international prefer to wear Indian bridal attire as they are considered most graceful as compared to any other woman attire. However, these days an endless variety in terms of Indian bridal attire is available to us. One can make a fair choice of which attire to wear suiting their personality. Some girls prefer to go for Indian brida...

The majority of women do not have the model body type that allows designer clothing to drape over us effortlessly, but we can come pretty close if we make the right choices. This begins by understanding your body type and letting go of those inner demons telling you to be thinner so you'll look better in clothing. How many times have you or a friend said "I refuse to buy any new clothes until I lose ten pounds", or my favorite, "I'll by this smaller size and it will give me incentive to lose weight". Ladies, please stop! Train your eye to choose clothing that flatters your individual shape, not an idealized form. Get to know your body and its unique measurements. When you learn to balance your proportions and accentuate your assets, you will achieve effortless style and will have the ability to look as good as any fashion magazine model. BODY TYPE 1: Triangle Often referred to as the "pear", you have narrow and sloped shoulders, and larger hips. Mo...

Saree, the eternally fashionable and elegant drape from India, has defined Indian womanhood for over 5000 years now. Its charm lies in its simplicity, flowing grace, the endless possibilities it offers. Available in countless interesting fabrics, patterns and colours, this six-yard wonder is the most preferred garment in any woman's wardrobe. Saree - Always Trendy, Always Appropriate Over the years, the saree has evolved to suit the changing lifestyle and preferences of its wearer. In spite of the growing popularity of western wear, saree still holds its ground firmly. Being the only garment that conceals figure flaws and brings out the best in any woman, saree is equally admired by both wearers and designers. It is considered the most sensuous, stylish and sophisticated attire even today. From Shimmering Silks and Elegant Chiffons to Flowing Crepes and Georgettes, available in vivid colors and embellished with the most intricate embroidery work, saree comes in the most mesmerizing...

Think of South India and silk sarees invariably come to mind. The South Indian bride still prefers to wear the traditional silk saree on the occasion of her wedding. With changing times, trends in sarees are also changing. Retailers in South India are well known for their innovations in sarees. This article attempts to throw light on the latest innovations in sarees in the silk and temple area of South India. Some of the significant innovations in silk sarees by South Indian retailers have been described below. Most of the saree innovations are by Sri Kumaran Silks in Chennai. The saree-shirt combo Sri Kumaran Silks has launched the concept of a saree-shirt combination, which is known as 'Jodi Pattu'. They have designed sarees with a matching shirt piece, which is meant for the lady's husband. Both the saree and the shirt are made of pure handloom silk. The saree has a beautiful embroidered pallu and matching embroidery is done on the shirt piece too. The color-changing sar...

At some point, every man has sought out and implemented new ways to improve his life. However, for every improvement made, there are also many other potentially helpful things we don't do -- often without any logical explanation. For example, asking for directions is a classic example of something that used to be very difficult for us men to do; of course, since the invention of GPS and online maps, this is no longer such an issue. Whether it's out of habit, laziness, or fear, here are some modern-day examples of things men should do, but generally don't: 1. Use coupons Sure, we all have visions of old ladies holding up grocery store lines with bunches of coupons, but in reality, this is something men should be doing too. Nearly all big retail outlets offer coupons at some point, and electronics stores, multi-purpose stores (like Target or The Wiz), grocery stores, restaurants, and hotels often serve up unbeatable deals. Why we don't: Let's be honest here. We don...

Move away from the white shirt and add a blast of color to your wardrobe by incorporating these fine colors to your sartorial repertoire. If you know your AskMen.Com Style Bible , you already know the various shirt styles every man should own. So let's go a bit further and breakdown the must-own dress shirt colors for this year. Keep in mind, however, that adding color does not, under any circumstances, allow a man to ever wear a pink shirt. The pink dress shirt has had its time and there shall not be a 16th minute of fame for this silly-looking color on a man. Classic blue The classic blue dress shirt allows flexibility without the drollness of the white shirt. Best of all, the classic blue bridges the gap between formal and informal simply in the way you wear it. Pair it with a red tie and you're ready for a political office. A dark gray or black tie lends formality and strength to your look. Go blue on blue with a sharp blue suit and tie for a continental look or leave it...