When elegant shoppers of the city of London are in need of quite a bit of much needed serious retail therapy Matches Fashion supplies them with the designer fix they are looking for and the fashion fix the fashionable shoppers need. Based in glamorous London they supply the best of international designer collections as well as a focus on both classic elegance and cutting edge fashion. They additionally provide international shipping options which is a treat for all worldwide Matches Fashion stylish shoppers.

Matches Fashion is one of the most triumphant boutique fashion style stores in the city of London. Matches Fashion enjoy over 10 designer clothing stores dotted around; three of the bigger fashion boutiques are situated in Richmond, Wimbledon and uber cool Notting Hill. Along with Matches high end designer fashion stores they furthermore have a cool website. You can get your favourite Acne shorts and sandals on-line no matter whereabouts you are in the England or world wide. Making the Matches Fashion firm always available to you. Buy the latest Stella McCartney Clothes from Matches Fashion online or in store.

The cool website itself now has almost seven hundred different high fashion designers cardigans in stock; there are plans to rise this to around nearly 800 items. Like numerous other fashion boutiques around these days Matches is continually updating their stock bringing in jumpers that are the top must haves of the season. Every season Matches are centred on selecting the key shorts and editing the Botkier clothing collections down to decide what Matches actually want to look at stocking that season. This takes lots of preparation but there has not been a season whereabouts Matches has not been spot on with the mini skirts they are providing for Matches Fashion glam shoppers. Stocking only the latest tops from designers such as C & C California Freda, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney to mention but a few, anything you purchase from Matches Fashion regardless of what high fashion designers make is, is bound to turn heads.

If you love the wild, wild west, a cowgirl fancy dress is the best way to make your dreams of living in this era a little more real! There are many ways that you can dress the part to look as if you are just the spitting image of the west. Think about the old days of western style. What was it about the atmosphere and time period that you enjoyed reading and learning about? If you are ready to take a step back into history, then ready yourself and your saddle and ride off into the sunset of the cowgirl fancy dress.

Let’s talk about what you will wear. As the girl in charge, you need to dress as authentically as you can. You can do this without a lot of work though. You can get started with your pants. Jeans were the typical trouser of choice so go ahead and find your most worn pair of denim pants to slip on. Then, add a cowgirl shirt or blouse. Perhaps a long sleeve button down white shirt would work. On top of that, add a leather vest, as rustic as you can find it. Don’t forget to sling a bandana around your neck for the effect. You should try to find a tool belt or an authentic looking gun belt. It will need a big old belt buckle of course! On your head, don’t forget the cowboy hat.

Now, what about the cowgirl fancy dress’s accessories for the party itself? Throughout the world of costume you will find a wide range of products that you can use here. Perhaps finding some cut outs would work well. You can also look around your home for things that have a western motif and use them. Regardless, you’ll want things like cactus and tumbleweeds to use. You will need all things red, white and blue. You can litter the floor with things that look like bones of animals. Perhaps some extra cowboy boots will add some extra flare. Don’t forget your holster belt and gun! Every cowgirl fancy dress also needs a great sheriff’s badge!

Where oh where are you going to find all these things to dress yourself and your home up for a cowgirl fancy dress party? Just use the web. You have unlimited resources here, waiting for you. You’ll love the many different things that will be available. Making the decorations authentic will create a great look for the party! Go ahead and make yourself the star of the show with your own cowgirl fancy dress.

Cowgirl Fancy Dress

Since last fall I have anxiously awaited the arrival of spring. Don’t get me wrong, I adore skiing in the Alps and the Rocky mountains and wrapping up in cashmere by the fire. But this year, I must admit, each time I pull on my ski pants, I am secretly longing for spring. I can hardly wait to wear those adorable “Hepburnesque” dresses and enjoy being a girl, no matter what my age, and I am not telling!

I am thinking about making dresses the main theme of my spring/summer wardrobe this year. I will be jetting here and there as usual and will need simplistic elegance which easily takes me from days of shopping in Paris, to dinner on the Riviera, hot New York days and even hotter Palm Beach nights. I know what a rough life! What could be easier, just throw a dress on and you look polished! Dress it up or down for the occasion with your accessories choice. Low-healed sandals show off perfectly pedicured toenails for day and can be easily substituted with a heal in the evening. If you want to look “ultra-trendy”, carry an oversized bag during the day. Beware, however, that trend will surely be short lived and you may end up regretting a large investment, unless, of course, you have money to burn. Just be sure to put it away in its sleeper bag after 6:00 pm.

Evenings become so much more casual in the spring, though that in no way gives permission to neglect style, darling! Think casual elegance. The beautiful white dresses almost rival the little black dress this spring, and I plan to indulge in this trend.

I intend to skip the oversized handbag trend unless I get tired of my carry-on. If those huge oversized handbags overwhelm you as much as they do my small frame, why not have a look at the new lady-like collection from Jennifer Marvin, Paris. I will personally be carrying the red to-die-for bag she named “Chloé” after her little blonde daughter. It is going to look gorgeous and individual with my trendy neutrals and whites. Jennifer’s loyal following of “Jet-Set ladies who lunch” have enjoyed her one-of-a-kind; custom made creations for years and getting on her waiting list has done nothing short of adding to their mystique and desirability. This summer, she has enlisted the aid of some of finest French artisans to expand her line to include exquisite leathers lined in spare-no-expense iridescent silks. Have a look for yourself at www.jennifermarvin.com shhhhhhh…it is our secret! Thankfully they are a little pricy, even though they are worth every penny, if they weren’t everyone would have one!

Luckily, Jennifer is still doing her famous wedding gowns, and adorable made to measure dresses in her Paris studio. Word to the wise, make your appointments soon. The waiting list is filling up again as spring time lingers oh so near. She has teamed up with the couturier Lorna Greg who has also worked with the great Carl Lagerfeld among others. It is hardly surprising considering her “only the finest will do” design philosophy. Rumor has it Jen is under contract with an exquisite accessories house in New York and has been jetting off to Italy overseeing the creation of her first line of exotics. Reliable sources tell me it is due be released this fall. I can’t wait!

Growing up means picking and choosing your trends according to your refined sense of elegance. With a little experience I have learned that wearing too many labels and mixing too many current fads only makes the well meaning fashionista seem insecure, and, frankly, makes us look a bit ridiculous. True style is individual and comes only from knowing your true self. This spring, we have plenty of delicious trends to pick and chose from! Indulge from the heart! Happy shopping!

Columnist Alexandra Lampert is a self-proclaimed practical-fashionista who shares her time between the world’s most intriguing cities but claims Paris as her home. alexandra_lampert@yahoo.com
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Sterling silver is easy to care for if you follow a few simple steps, so don’t be afraid to cover yourself in silver. You will love the look!

In this article you will find easy ways to keep your sterling silver clean with a minimum amount of time and effort. Sterling silver really is not that difficult to take care of whether it is your precious sterling silver jewelry or fine tableware. Keeping sterling silver tarnish free and sparkling is really pretty easy.

Though this article is mainly about cleaning your sterling silver jewelry, it applies to all sterling silver. All the products mentioned here are products that our silversmith’s use and recommend for cleaning sterling silver jewelry. They are available through most reputable jewelers, and directly through W. J. Hagerty and Sons, South Bend, Indiana, but Southwest Affinity does make them available for purchase here for your convenience.

If you wish to purchase any product mentioned here and you don’t see it available below, please contact us and we will assist you in locating it.

Liquid silver jewelry is very difficult to clean. You can use a soft cotton cloth or a Sunshine Cloth. Avoid dips. They leave residue deposits between each bead, and make the necklace stiff.

A good alternative is to take dry baking soda (or baking powder), and rub it on the liquid silver beads.

Then pat and brush the dry powder off.

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Every year dozens of millions of people nestle close to TV to watch an exciting Oscar ceremony. Among them there are not only those who like movies, but also those, who are striving to see all brightest style novelties, including fashionable hair styles.

If you are worrying about your hair style at the moment when it is time to put off hats, you can follow general trends of hairdressers’ fashion without great efforts. The main thing is obvious: romantic appeal is in fashion! Now you just have to try on appropriate styles on you. For this you should pay attention to several general trends.

Firstly, short hair-does are not fashionable today, as, agree, it is difficult to look sentimentally-romantic with a 3 cm crew-cut on your head. The shortest style that can be considered really stylish, - is something like classic square 2-3 fingers lower lobe.

However, long hair styles became hit of the season. Of course, those, who had short hair-does for long years, will not be able to gain luxurious long hair for 1-2 weeks. Naturally, it is a poignant long process, which can come to its logic end just by that period, when hair-do cut off all hair will be among fashionable hits.

So, if you want to be in the very center of fashionable main stream, you can gain this with help of modern achievements of hairdresser art - natural extensions, hair lengthening and so on.

But even if you already have long hair (your own or extensions), today you have a wide choice of variants - and this is secondly. For example, sleek long hair can be arranged in a very high ponytail. You could see such ones on shows of collections by Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Bill Blass, Chloe, and also on such Hollywood beauties, like Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Keira Knightley and Jennifer Garner.

This is a very elegant variant, which is also appropriate for a business woman. However, it requires very healthy arranged hair, as in such long sleek ponytail split ends, dim or grey hairs are quite noticeable.

Among this season hits are also hair styles, which seemed to be an attribute only for women of “elegant age” till recent time. These are various buns (arranged as very high, as low on neck) and high set with backcombing. As it tuned out, together with appropriate mood it is greatly combined even with very young age of sentimental ladies.

You will look equally elegant with beautifully arranged hair (may be with parting) and a bun of most quaint form on nape both in office and high society reception. You can make certain of it easily, if you saw such different beauties, like Reese Witherspoon, Amy Adams, Charlize Theron at Oscar. Those who are still doubting can watch reports from shows by Dries Van Noten, Donna Karan, Hermes, Narciso Rodrigues.

But under such variant you should have not only healthy and beautiful hair, buy also clean and healthy skin. Such hair-do opens your forehead according to medieval fashion, and all small (and not only small) defects you successfully hided under fringe turn out to be visible.

Brittany Merphy, Salma Haek, Kelly Lynch preferred more romantic variant this time.

This is a soft feminine set of long curly hair, with separate locks getting out of it naturally (however in a thoroughly considered manner). The impression is like a lady in an evening dress got in a gusty spring wind before reception, and wind disarranged her hair slightly.

On shows by Loewe, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Luca Luca, Vera Wang, Alberta Ferretti, Anna Molinari and other famous Fashion Houses such slight carelessness in set (when locks got out of set and curled above ears and along neck) became an additional nuance in forming of super-actual sentimentally-romantic image in laces and frills. It is clear, that probably it is too relaxed for a business atmosphere, however, it is just an ideal variant for any other circumstances.

But the simplest variant, of course, is a hair-do, chosen by Naomi Watts, Madonna, Jennifer Aniston accurately.

These are straight or slightly curly (long or of middle length) hair, parted and flowing on shoulders. Simple and elegant.

There is no fringe also, or it is so long, that it falls down on face. Then you should pin or put behind gentle female ears such fringe. And general impression, though, the same as with set with a bun on nape, - jauntily disheveled locks under capfuls of wind, which sometimes also have an effect of wet hair.

You can see photos of fashionable hair-does here http://www.womanspassions.com/articles/154.html

Yana Mikheeva is the creator of All about women site, it is an on-line resource for women and about women. Here you can find articles on various subjects, such as: diets, receipts, health, cellulite, figure, aromatherapy, wholesome food, psychology of relationships, pregnancy, parenting, fashion and many others.
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Without a doubt the one accessory that most women cannot go without is a ladies handbag. And why not, the ladies handbag is a sanctuary, a place to store makeup, their cell phones, and many other wares that are essential to the on the go women. To this end ladies handbag demand has increased in the market place. As a result, so has the selection. And no doubt the top handbag distributors have taken notice.

Take for instance Coach; known for their coach handbags, wallets and other accessories, coach handbags are manufactured to be soft glove tanned leather, which has evolved with new shapes, styles, and material. Coach handbags have always been one of the top handbags to have. But many people cannot afford a authentic coach handbags. This is where replicas step in. No, I can’t say that a replica is a good choice, but if you want the coach look but you don’t have the coach pocket book, well a coach handbag replica is a good choice.

One of the most popular types of ladies handbags is a handbag crafted from leather. Leather handbags are available in several different color, sizes and shades. Many women prefer a neutral shade such as brown or black when purchasing a handbag.

If you don’t like leather, handbags also come in other materials like vinyl-coated canvas. Or even nylon. If you can imagine it, is probably for sale.

Handbags come in various sizes and shapes and there is sure to be one to please you. From totes, compacts to shoulder designs, small clutches to sakes there is a handbag out their made just for your style.

Kenneth Elliott is the owner of several great fashion websites includeing: Designer Handbag Outlet, Designer Fashion Outlet and Designer Sun Glasses Outlet. Please come by and visit soon.

Are celebrity endorsed perfume brands better than organic and synthetic perfumes? Walking into the local department store will have you literally bombarded with individuals wishing to test a fragrance on your wrist.

Many of them have no real clue what is in them but they are sure to tell you just who is endorsing them. As a consumer, you should know a little more about the cosmetics you are applying to your body before you put them on. And, you should realize the quality of the product far more so than the name on the label.

Celebrity Perfume: Worth It?

Celebrity perfume is one of the top selling types of perfume. From Celine Dion’s to Jennifer Lopez’s, each celebrity these days is putting their name on a bottle of the stuff. But, don’t think that they really have much to do with actually coming up with the fragrance themselves.

In the best case scenario, they may smell several options and then choose the one that fits their tastes the best (and that doesn’t mean they will wear it all the time either) In fact, Glow, the fragrance that JLo herself has chosen along with several other in the family bring in about $100 million a year, which gives her a cut anywhere between five and ten percent of it.

Organics Instead?

While it is stylish to wear celebrity perfume, it isn’t necessarily the best way to get the smell that you will love. Instead, consider the fragrances of natural products such as lavender and vanilla. The organic products are more of a natural smell, one which is lighter and often more powerful that what you would get through a bottle of perfume.

It is also safer to wear if you have reactions to this type of cosmetic. Yet, they definitely are not going to be stylish without a name brand on them.

What are you to do to select the perfume that is just the right option for you? It is wise to take just a few steps like these.

Get Sampled. Get some samples from either the perfume counter or through requesting them online. Take your time smelling them and leave them near you for several minutes to make sure you can handle it. If you are able to, make sure to do this with several perfumes so that you can really tell the difference.

Find Out What’s Inside. It is also important for you to know what is in the product. If you are like many, you will want to stick with a more organic product simply because it is the most natural.

Price And Love. It is important for you to really love the perfume that you choose. You’ll definitely get sticker shock from the celebrity perfumes out there. But, if it is just the one for you, then by all means buy it up. But, don’t go for the celebrity versions if they are in fact bad smelling to you. After all, you are the one that will need to smell it day and night.

First of all, let’s define the meaning of the word exotic. Exotic means; intriguingly unusual, different, excitingly strange, or from another part of the world.

To shorten that phrase up exotic means different, unique or unusual to what you are accustomed to. So if you are searching for exotic lingerie then you are searching for lingerie in which is not normal to you.

The desire for exotic lingerie, shows that you are adventurous and would like to act out the fantasy of “being excitingly strange, or from another part of the world.”

And you are thinking to yourself that you need some kind of wild lingerie to fulfill that fantasy. I am here to tell you that whips and chains, are not the only way to go. Just remember this important fact exotic means different and unusual for you.

Here let me give you some examples.

If you are a biker chick and wear leather vests and chaps all the time, then the whips and chains would not be considered unique or different. What would be exotic lingerie for you, would be a cute little pink or white teddy or babydoll with little ruffle but panties.

If you never wear dresses then something like a chemise or sexy club wear dress could be exotic lingerie for you.

If you are the lady whom wears dresses and is usually very feminine, maybe whips and chains will give the shock and awe you are looking for.

Costumes are also a good source of exotic lingerie, with tons of styles and fantasies to choose from.

The whole purpose of wanting exotic lingerie is to feel different than normal, and to shock and excite our partners. And there is something about an abrupt style change, which can boost your spirits and give you that all powerful feeling of confidence saying “I can be and do anything I want”.
Men get excited about the unusual and new lingerie choices; it keeps them hanging on the edge of their seat wandering what’s next.

So when you are shopping for exotic lingerie, just remember it doesn’t have to be totally wild and crazy to get his attention. Just pick something different than, what you would usually go for, and have fun acting out your fantasies.

By Sherri Myers

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When looking for the perfect pair of eyeglasses, there is one main factor you should look for; how well they will look on your face. When you are looking for the right pair of eyeglasses, most people will normally try on every pair possible in order to judge which is best for them, but what if you could narrow down your search before you even step foot in the eyeglass store? Now you can. Simply determine your face shape and coloring and you will be able to establish which shape and eyeglass color will fit you best. Choosing the correct eyeglass frame for your face shape can be as simple as following the three keys that the Vision Council of America (VCA) has set forth in their Envision Yourself Program. These three keys are as follows: The frame shape should contrast well with the face shape, the frame size should be in scale with the face size and eyewear should repeat your personal best feature (such as a light color frame to match blonde hair). There are seven basic face shapes according to the VCA and when you can fully understand which shape your face falls under, you will be one step closer to determining your perfect pair of eyeglasses. The seven face shapes are: base-down triangle, base-up triangle, diamond, round, square, oval and oblong. Also, a good optician can help you when choosing the perfect pair of eyeglasses by following these guidelines.

Overview of Face Shapes and Eyeglass Frames

As stated above, there are seven basic face shapes and you should always be aware of which face shape you have in order to determine which eyeglasses will suit you best. Making sure that you determine which face shape you have and that you choose an eyeglass frame to fit your shape, you will want to follow the subsequent guidelines. A round face has curved lines and the width and length are in the same proportions with no angles. For choosing the correct eyeglasses for a round face, you should try angular narrow eyeglass frames to lengthen the shape of your face and look for a set of eyeglasses that has a wider structure than long, such as a rectangular shape. An oval face is believed to be the perfect face shape due to its equal proportions. To keep your faces physical balance, look for a set of eyeglasses that are as wide as the broadest part of the face. Base-down Triangle face shapes are narrow at the forehead and widen around the cheek and chin. To best proportion the top half of the face, choose an eyeglass that is wider in shape. A Base-up Triangle face has a wider top third and a narrow bottom third. To best adjust the scope of your face, chose a lighter color frame or possibly a rimless frame as these will draw less attention to the top third of your face.

A square face shape has a strong jaw line and a broad forehead while the width and length are generally in the same proportions. To make your face look longer, try narrow frames that have more width than depth. Diamond shape face structures are narrow at the jaw line and eye line while the cheekbones are generally wider. Even though this is the rarest face shape, you can still find eyeglasses to compliment it by choosing a frame that have detailed brow-lines or are rimless and possibly cat-eye shaped. The oblong face shape is commonly longer than it is wide and has a long straight cheek line. To make the face seem shorter and more balanced, try a frame that has top-to-bottom depth so it will add depth to the face structure.

Colors of your skin, hair and eyes will effect your decision

Skin tone is a primary factor in determining the right eyeglass color. All tones fall into two different color bases – blue (cool) or yellow (warm). A cool complexion has blue or pink traces while a warm complexion has a “peaches and cream” or yellow shine. Eye color is usually a second rate reason in choosing your eyeglasses due to the wide range of eye colors. For example, blue eyes can range from a cool almost violet color all the way to a pale-blue, which is a warm color. Brown eyes can range from a light shade which is cool, all the way to a dark almost black warm color. Hair colors are also considered either cool or warm. Strawberry Blond, white, salt-and-pepper gray, and light brown are all cool colors. Golden blond, flat black, brown-gold, red and “dirty” gray are all considered warm colors. Once you have determined if you are a cool or warm color, you will then be able to find the eyeglasses that will best suit your needs. Some examples of frame colors for cool coloring are black, dark brown, blue-gray, plum, magenta, blue and a dark turquoise. Warm coloring will be best fit to wear frames with the following colors: gold, copper, peach, light tan, orange, coral, bright red, off-white, warm blue and light turquoise.

Final decision when choosing your eyeglasses

At the end of the day, you must be completely happy with your choice in eyeglasses because you will be the only one wearing them every day and you will need to be content with your choice so that you will want to wear your eyeglasses daily and in turn will keep your eyesight the same or better in the long run. This is a guideline to help you choose the best frame to suit your shape and coloring, but you ultimately will be the one making the deciding vote. We do recommend that you follow this format when choosing your eyeglasses as well as do the Vision Council of America (VCA). Remembering to choose the right eyeglass frames based upon your face shape and your warm or cool coloring will ensure that you are selecting the correct eyeglasses.

Dan is the owner of www.66-contact-lenses.com - An easy to use search directory for contact lenses

It is the time of the year that every woman dreads - Swimsuit season! No matter what size a women is, she probably panics over picking out a swimsuit and worries that it fits her figure well. Of course, every woman wants to accent her best features while minimizing her weak spots in any clothing, but this is especially true in swimsuits.

Swimsuits are so revealing, there is very little margin for error when trying to choose the right one. All women want a swimsuit that looks good on them, but if they are going to be spending a lot of time in the water over the summer, then comfort is also important. Here are a few tips and hints you can follow that will make your swimsuit shopping much less stressful.

Large Busts

Woman with large busts should find a swimsuit that fully supports them. The best swimsuits for that are ones with halter-tops or molded under wire cups to keep everything in place. A swimsuit with the additional strap across the back, along the bust line, also provides additional support. Women with an inverted shape (their top is wider than their hips), should choose a two-piece with a skort or shorts. This will help balance their top and bottom, making them look more proportional.

Large Hips and Thighs

A woman with a large rear end should look for swimsuits with boy cut bottoms. This helps hide your rear but also looks cute and is comfortable. The skirted bikini bottoms are also cute - giving a hint of your legs, but still hiding your rear end. Avoid the skimpy bikini briefs at all costs! For the top, you can also choose something that is catchy and brightly colored. This will draw attention upwards away from your rear end. Again, avoid horizontal stripes, as they will make your rear look even larger than it actually is, although diagonal stripes might create a more flattering illusion.

Curvy women should consider the tankini. The tankini is a two-piece swimsuit with a top that resembles a tank top. With it, you can pair the hipster bottoms. These cool looking bottoms provide far more support for your curves than the traditional bikini bottoms. You may also want to try on one of the one piece swimsuits with cutouts on the sides. This can have a slimming effect while still showing off your curves.

Larger Belly

If you have a large stomach, you should stick to a one-piece suit. However, if you really want a two-piece, look for one of the halter-tops that fall over the waist of your bikini bottoms. This not only hides your stomach, but also helps elongate your body, making you appear taller and thus slimmer. You may also want to check to see if the store has a swimsuit that offers tummy control. A printed suit will also take the focus away from your stomach and make you look slimmer.

Plus Size Swimsuits

Large women probably have the hardest time picking out a swimsuit. If you are overweight, you are probably self-conscious enough when choosing regular clothes, but do not let this discourage you from enjoying some fun in the sun. Stick to dark colors like navy blue and black to help make you look slimmer. Avoid a swimsuit with horizontal stripes, as that gives the optical illusion that you are wider than you actually are. Spandex is a good choice for swimsuit cloth because it stretches, but it is very important that you get the right size swimsuit. Do not try to squeeze into a swimsuit that is two sizes too small for vanity reasons. Picking the appropriate size will always look better on you. Many stores let you mix and match tops and bottoms, so if you are top heavy or bottom heavy, you can make sure you get the correct size for each section. Remember that swimsuits usually run smaller than regular clothes, so you may have to set a size or two larger than you normally wear.

The most important thing for you to know when purchasing a new swimsuit is to know what works best for your features. And, don’t purchase the first suit you try on unless you just really love it. Take several in the dressing room with you and see which one looks best. It may even help to take along a friend to give you an honest opinion of how it looks.

Jessica Valentine is a successful writer and publisher interested in women’s apparel providing valuable tips and advice on finding sexy lingerie, lingerie fit, and lingerie buying guides for men. Read her most recent report, “Styles To Make You Look Like a Lingerie Model”.