Men's Jewelry Ideas

When chosen with great care, men's jewelry can signify a certain degree of class and personal upkeep. Long ago, such details were a traditional fashion staple for most men. Classic forms of men's jewelry include cufflinks, tie bars and watches--accessories that combine style and function.

Classics

1. These pieces are typically small details that can help polish an overall look and keep articles of clothing in place.
   
   For example, cufflinks are decorative pieces worn on two sides of a cuff on a dress shirt. They can be customized with a monogram or purchased in a unique shape. According to the New York Times, a tie bar can enhance the overall presentation of a tie by providing drawing the eye upward to a well-tied knot. Like a fine safety pin, collar pins hold a tie and collar in place.
   
   A watch is another classic piece. According to Forbes, men are gravitating toward vintage-inspired watches for timeless elegance.

Rings, bracelets and necklaces

2. According to "The Early Show" on CBS, there was a time when the only ring a man would wear was his wedding  ring. Metrosexuals, rap stars and classic-inspired movies such as "Ocean's Twelve" can take responsibility for the resurgence of men's fashion jewelry.
   
   There's nothing feminine about rings for men. Look for rings in sleek colors, such as silver or pure white gold, and masculine shapes.
   
   Bracelets can be rugged when they incorporate more industrial materials, such as brushed steel and rubber. Chunky ID bracelets with a meaningful engraving are also an option.
   
   Men's necklaces once were limited to military dog tag. Now many guys are wearing charms. Subtle symbols such as coins, royal shields, crests, daggers, crosses and tags are appropriate. 

-JOJO-

How to Pick Out Good Sunglasses to Protect the Eyes ?

Choose sunglasses made from the right materials to insure adequate eye protection.

sunglasses image by Bosko Martinovic from Fotolia.com

When purchasing sunglasses it is important that you purchase ones of good quality, otherwise you may be doing more damage to your eyes. Sunglasses made of cheap acrylic or triacetate may only block about 30% to 40% of UV rays from the sun. In order to insure that your eyes are protected, you should generally purchase lenses that are made from optical quality glass, or polycarbonate.

 

 

Instructions

1. Select sunglasses that have UV protection. Usually sunglasses are tagged with "UV400" or "100% UV Protected." Although this can be a useful indicator, many cheap sunglasses often put these tags on their glasses as well. So purchase glasses from a reputable stores such as those that specialize in sunglasses or an optical store.
2. Purchase sunglasses made from high quality polycarbonate or optical glass as these will protect 100% from UV rays. However bear in mind that light will get in from the sides and from above, which can also damage your eyes. To help prevent this, you can wear a hat. You can also look for wraparound sun glasses that start from the temple.
3. Select polarized sunglasses. This will help reduce glare for activities like boating, driving or snow skiing.
4. Choose photo chromatic sunglasses. This is useful if you wear prescription glasses. These have the capability to adjust to the UV rays of the sun. When you are indoors, the glasses are clear. When you walk out into the sun, the lenses will change and darken.
5. Test to see if the sunglasses are easy to look through. Take the sunglasses and hold them at least half an arm's length from the body. Look at the objects through the sunglasses. If the objects are clear, then the sunglasses are good for the eyes. If the objects appeared to be blurred and deformed, the sunglasses aren't suitable for your eyes.
6. Consider the color of the sunglasses. Sunglasses that are colored brown, gray or light green provide greater protection than glasses that are colored yellow, red or other colors.
   -JOJO-

Must-do beauty resolutions

Make a small change to see a big difference with these beauty resolutions. Each one will make you look or feel better - and that is surely all the new you you need.

I will wash my make-up brushes once a month

We wash our face and hair, our hands and teeth so why not our make-up brushes? Really, it's not that hard and clean brushes will result in clearer skin, free from any nasty bacteria that may live on your brushes.

-JOJO-

Lace Bunny Bow Hairband

Lace Bunny Bow Hairband

A quirky but versatile accessory, this ivory lace-covered wire headband can be manipulated into knots, bows or simply wrapped around a messy bun to keep hair in place. Adding an air of nonchalant cool to your look, it’s good for those tricky smart/casual events.

you can get this at RM 7 - RM 15


-JOJO-

Velvet Bow Clips

Velvet Bow Clips

Embrace your inner child by putting your hair into plaits and sliding in these sweet velvet bow kirby grips. Festive and fun, they’re a winter winner in our eyes.

you can get this at the price of RM5 - RM10

-JOJO-

Camel Feather Fascinator

Camel Feather Fascinator

The perfect party piece, this gorgeous fawny feathered headband would look just as fabulous with a ‘40s style skirt or tartan blazer as it would your favourite little black dress.

you can get this at RM20 - RM30


-JOJO-

Bagging For More

If diamonds are a girl's best friend, handbags can be said to be her very good buddy. And size doesn't matter at all: Big or small, we love them all! Girl will probably find it a tad tough to survive without her handbag, as for many of us, we tend to carry everything but the kitchen sink in it. While we may be talking about normal outfits that people pair their bads with, it is really up to you to experiment, An oversized sequined clutch with jeans and a tank? Why not! Here we look at the types and what suits you outfit best.^^


SHOULDER BAG

This is the most common handbag that girls or women carry and can range in size and slung on the shoulder.

Almost any outfit depending on the material. A leather one would be fantastic with a formal working outfit while a denim one suite casual wear.

CLUTCH

A tiny purse-bag, which you normally hold your in your hand or under you armpits during formal functions. It accommodates the essential such as handphone, lipstick and house key.

Formal wear like gowns or little black dress. This is more or black dresses. This is more of an accessory than a carrier. If you want  to look like the belle of the ball, it is probably good to carry a clutch.

HOBO

A relatively large slouchy bag with a longish strap, the material varies from brand to brand. 

This bag is versatile. You can take it to the office or use it with your bohemian style clothing for a Sunday brunch. It adds a cool slouch to a formal outfit.

TOTE BAG

Normally quite large and has two straps.

This works better for taller or larger women as it balances out the size. It goes better with casual wear like jeans and T-shirt. Throw in your wallet, keys, laptop, house, kitchen sink...it will probably fit! Great for girls who need thongs. Lost of them!

MESSENGER BAG

Large and structured, the sling is normally long and you can wear it diagonally across your body so that it rests on one hip.

This goes well with casual wear, or of you go to college or even as a laptop bag. This bag is great if you need both hands free.

SLING BAG

Like the messenger bag but smaller. It can be decorated, sequined or plain.

Depending on the patterns on the bag, this could be for anything from formal to casual. If it is beaded and pretty, it'll match a gown.

-ANGELINE-

Beaded Belts

Beaded belts for women are an extravaganza to the modern fashion. They are highly stylish, unique and well crafted belts to define a woman with persona and aura. Women's beaded belts are a true display of innovative craftsmanship and is a product of accurate loom work.

Beaded belts are distinguished and made by inlaying the beads into the material in a pattern. These belts go as a compliment to the mini-skirts. They could also be worn on jeans.

Beaded Designer Belts

There are two, three and four strands beaded belts available with fine and artistic craft work. Some of these belts also have beaded buckles and others also have embroideries in them to make them look more attractive.

Materials Used for Beaded Belts

The beaded belts are made up of several natural and man-made or derived materials.

• Satin
• Leather
• Cow Bone & Buffalo Horns

I dont really like beaded belt because it usually very colorful and it is not easy to match.. unless you're wearing jeans or 1 tone color..

-JOJO-

Braided Belts

Women braided belts have occurred as the most stylish and trendy of all the belts in the recent times. These belts have parallel lines and curves on them to look more attractive. These belts form a part of a casual wear for women.

The braids in this belt are formed by interweaving each separate strands of different materials in an overlapping pattern to make an unique design. The braided belts have tiny knots to form multiple lines with a repetitive pattern for that design.

Breaded belts can easily go along with alot of combination ..

With short...

With jeans

With top or dress

-JOJO-

Fashion Belts

A Fashion Belt is a flexible band, typically made of leather or heavy cloth, and worn around the waist. Belts are an integral part of every Western outfit - be it jeans or dresses or trousers. Belts support trousers or other articles of clothing and serve as style and fashion accessories. The belts are available in many shades and styles.

Materials Used for Fashion Belts

Belts are made of leather, cloth, jute, velvet, velor, silk, plastic, etc. They are adorned with rhinestones, beads, metal chains, tassels, studs, rivets and patches.

Fashion Belts Types

• Beaded Belts
• Braided belts
• Gaucho Belts
• Fashion waist belt
• Reversible belts
• Sash Belts

I will introduce to you the types of belts in the following post.. so STAY TUNE !

-JOJO-

Eye Wear

Eyewear forms an integral part of every woman fashion accessory. Today, women wear glasses as a tool for vision correction and a fashion accessory. Chic and glamorous sun shades add to the overall persona of a woman. Sunglasses are styled according to the changing demands of women's fashion wear and the personal choice of women the world over.

A huge variety of eye glasses are available with designer frames, special effect contact lenses and stylish sunglasses. Contact lenses are available in many shades and sometimes are worn to match or contrast with the outfit. Conract lenses are a good alternative to eye glasses and women are increasingly using contact lenses as a fashion accessory and for vision defects. The contact lenses have many varieties with the popular ones being daily wear, disposable and toric lenses.

Women fashion sunglasses are the latest fashion craze. They define the fashion statement of a woman and represent attitude and personality. The stylish sunglasses are essential for health reasons and to complement the outfit. The sunglasses protect the wearer from the harmful ultra violet rays of the sun. Sunglasses are also used to prevent aging caused due to natural elements.

Types of Eye Glasses

• Anti-Reflective Coating glasses
• Bifocal glasses
• Distance or Reading Glasses
• Photo chromatic glasses
• Rimless glasses
• Soft Plastic Eyeglass
• Transition/Polarized Lenses

Im afraid of sun..especially driving in the afternoon.. my eyes cant really open.. therefore, there're always sunglasses with me.. I have a practice.. whenever im in the car automatically i will put on the sunglasses even is a raining day.. haha ! I actually do not have that practice, but my mom is the one who influences me she told me when you knit one's browns you will easily get wrinkles .. i was like OH really? OHh noo.. After that day I started to wear sunglasses whenever im out just to avoid wrinkles.. Not only that when I didnt put on make up sunglasses is the one which helps me to cover my small little eyes.. !!! here are some of my sunglasses collection :

DIOR sunglasses

 Coach sunglasses

Coach sunglasses

-JOJO-