Month: May 2022

Guide to Perfect Holiday Packing This week we thought we’d follow up with an article covering other essential holiday items. If you need some help deciding what to include in your suitcase this holiday we hope that this guide will help. 1) Consider your holiday wardrobe carefully. I great tip is to colour coordinate items so that you can mix and match. 2) Be sure to store your passports, credit card, money and all other travel documents (including insurance documents) safely in your hand luggage and keep them with you at all times. 3) Take a first aid kit. Insect repellent, antiseptic cream, plasters, travel sickness medication, tummy settling medication and painkillers hopefully won’t be needed but it’s good to take them if you can – just in case! 4) Also in your hand luggage include some bottled water, snacks, a travel game (such as a pack of cards) and a book for each passenger. 5) Don’t go mad with the toiletries! Invest in some travel sized products or containers to save space but don’t forget a good sunblock. 6) If you are self catering take the basics such as a corkscrew, tin opener and some tea/coffee, powdered milk and sugar – in case these items are unavailable on arrival. 7) Small sewing kit. Just a needle and thread and some safety pins will take barely any room but could be really useful. 8) Empty plastic bags. These will fit easily into your case and are useful for storing away dirty clothes and various other bits and pieces. 9) Make sure that all of your luggage is clearly labelled and that your details are also included inside in case labels get lost. 10) Once you have finished packing check that you have enough space for any souvenirs or duty free items that you intend to bring home, if there is no space you may have to re-think your packing.…

Sports Shoes – How to Find Your Sole-Mate Walking, running and jogging are three of the most constant actions known to man. These three are similar in nature since they require our feet to do the action. Thus, it is important to pick the most suitable sports shoes to avoid those nasty injuries, and in turn, minimize the stress enacted upon our feet. Picking a suitable pair doesn’t really entail much time and effort. In light with this, there are four steps to be considered in order to choose the most suitable sports shoes for your feet. 1.) Examine your own feet. Before picking a branded, quality shoe, it is important to consider which pair of joggers your feet will actually need. If you need a pair for running, then it would be unwise to buy shoes for tennis, basketball, walking shoes or even simple sneakers. Always remember that all sports shoes are not the same; they are made for different kinds of activities. Walking shoes are for walking, running shoes are for running, so on and so forth. 2.) It is advisable that you go to a running store if you are looking for running shoes and same with any other type of shoes. This is because there are in-house experts that can help you select the right sports shoes for you. Yes, you could still find running shoes and others in just about any ordinary department store, but the selection might seem too little to give you much of a choice. Choosing the right store gives you the highest chance of finding the best pair for your feet. If you don’t know any, just try to ask a person who uses the same kind of shoes you are after, or if you still can’t find any, just buy online. 3.) When shopping for the best pair of shoes, always take along a pair of socks. If you don’t have any socks with you, it is possible to buy them right at the store you are shopping in. This way, you can find the proper fit that you require. In some cases, people have bought the wrong shoe size because they forgot to try on socks when fitting the pair they purchased. 4.) One of the most important things to consider is to give yourself enough time to choose. Avoid rushing with the choosing process, because you might find yourself disappointed with the shoes you’ve just bought. Take note that the prices rarely dictate the performance of the shoes. This is mainly because it would still depend on the “fit” between the person and the pair of shoes.…

Fashion Jewelry Trends For Summer 2011 You Should Be Wearing Purchasing new fashion jewelry and other fashion accessories for your collection, is an inexpensive and fun way to revamp your wardrobe for Summer 2011. It is great to know that there are some fabulous, fashion-forward, jewelry trends that can take a basic maxi dress, or, tank from plain to INSANE! It is even greater to know that fashionable, budget-friendly online boutiques are more than happy to provide an interactive, personalized shopping experience from the comfort of your home. Here are a few Summer 2011 Jewelry Trends to go shopping for today! Ultra-Ornamented Pieces Look for necklaces that are bib and lariat styled. If you are lucky enough to find a fashion necklace that encompasses your entire neckline, you have hit the jackpot! Pair these bold, statement pieces with strapless dresses, or, tops. If you aren’t a fan of the strapless look, find clothing items with plunging necklines to show off your statement necklaces and add a camisole underneath if the neckline is too revealing. Contrary to what some experts may think, pricey does not always mean better looking; there are so many options in fashion jewelry and semi-precious accessories that are more striking in appearance than their luxury counterparts. You can also look for necklaces in the bib or, lariat style made from semi-precious and man-made stones. If you find jewelry made from coral, turquoise, agate and simulated stones, and the price is in your budget, pick them up. You may even come across pieces that look like “neck candy”, made form shimmering rhinestones, crystal and acrylic in deep, saturated colors! These pieces will be fabulous fashion accessories for those simple cocktail gowns for summer weddings. Tribal and Natural Jewelry This trend seems to be a constant year-round. You can save money by purchasing pieces that will look great with your leather blazers in the Fall. These pieces will also be made from natural and man-made stones. Also, look for fashion jewelry pieces made from natural wood, horn, husk and any natural material. For extra pizzazz, purchase multiple bangles, and stack them on one arm, or, both. Textured and Fabric Jewelry This summer, look for fashion jewelry that is made from newspaper print motifs that may be in the form of enameled accessories. Keep your eyes open for thread-design necklaces and especially earrings. Another huge trend in jewelry that falls under the “textured and fabric category”, are pieces made of beautiful peacock and rainbow-colored feathers; these accessories look very chic with simple tees and ponytails. You may also find bangles that are covered in chic and unique fabric. You can even add hammered metal pieces to wear with your cool, linen slacks and jackets for the office. Vintage-Inspired Last, but, certainly not for vintage, or, if you aren’t able to find authentic vintage accessories, look for pieces that are vintage-inspired. These will be your brooches, cameo motif earrings and necklaces, and jewelry that has the rose-gold, or, antique-gold look. A good rule of thumb here is, if it reminds you of your grandmother’s jewelry in a fashion-forward way, it will be a fabulous piece of fashion jewelry to add to your summer 2011 collection. There are few set rules to follow to be able to rock these jewelry trends in style; just find pieces that are inspired by the trends discussed above. Follow your own style, budget and heart and you will always find those ultra-chic, fashion jewelry pieces perfect for you.…