Month: June 2019

Beauty

The maternity clothes should not be loose and bulky or have dim colours. They should be stylish and cheerful. Go for warm colours from burgundy to coral and baby blue. Consider patterns like horizontal stripes and dots. The decorative elements like frills, draping, lace and embroidery are particularly beautiful.

Flattering Design

You would want the maternity clothes which you buy to be equally comfortable during the first and the third trimester. This is easily achievable with the right design. The tops and dresses with A-line and empire waist design are ideal for future mums. They have a fairly form-fitting top part and a skirt which flows freely from just under the bust. They can accommodate you perfectly no matter how big your belly grows.

Belly Band

This is a mandatory feature for the maternity pants and skirts. The elastic band works to support the growing belly of the pregnant woman. It provides relief to the back and can add greatly to your comfort. It is quite helpful during the first few months after birth as well. You can consider pants and skirts with a belly band which rolls or flaps down when not in use.

Roomy or Stretchy

When you buy maternity dresses and tops, you would want them to have sufficient room at the top part to accommodate your growing bust during pregnancy. The items should give you enough room at the front and at the back and at the shoulders as well. Alternatively, these items must be stretchy at the top.

If you plan to get form-fitting wrap tops and dresses, it is mandatory for them to be stretchy at the top and at the belly. When it comes to tops, you can opt for ones which are sufficiently long to cover your tummy and offer support.

Optimal Length

It is important for the maternity clothes to look elegant as well as to feel comfy. That is why you should be careful with the length of skirts and dresses. They should not be too short as your growing belly can make them even shorter. The knee length is both elegant and comfortable. Longer models should not interfere with movement.

Casual summer dresses allow you to look effortlessly stylish whilst you soak up the sun rays or are popping out to do some shopping. Many people like to wear white in summer but go with what you suit and the colours you like! Flat shoes like flip flops or sandals keep the style looking light and casual.

You can even take the casual look into evening by adding glam accessories and changing your footwear to sparkly flats or heels.

The strappy summer dress styles can act as a kaftan to cover up your swimwear. Maxi dresses are still big this year and the floaty styles are excellent for a breezy trendy look.

Do you need a dress for a summer wedding? Summer dresses can even look formal. Remember you don’t want to sit through the ceremony and reception looking like you’ve been working out so make sure you choose light materials.

Light weight fabric dresses are the best material to go for, stretch jersey styles make you warmer and can make a woman with the tiniest frame look unflattering and bigger than she is.

Dresses are very versatile, feminine and easy to wear. They save having to find something for the top and bottom half which can sometimes be a nightmare to try and mix and match.

Consider the Brand:

This is an important feature to factor in since the brand indirectly determines the quality of the machine you are investing in. Selected brands have built a lasting reputation based on the features they offer, the ease of use, customer support and service, construction design and quality. There are models that can be used for sewing, those that can be used for embroidery work and those that can be used for both sewing and embroidery. It is essential to compare brands and features to get high quality at an affordable price.

The Machine Type:

There are different types of machines available on the market today. They include electronic, manual and computerized machines. The choice you make should match the purpose of sewing or embroidery, the expected quality and the desired speed at which you intend to complete the work.

Programming and Features:

The ease of programming and the features offered will influence your experience with the machine. This applies particularly to those machines that have the embroidery feature integrated into their systems. It is important to check the overall dimensions of the machine and the embroidery field to make sure they match the projects in question. The other features you should enquire about include the machine speed, the type of selection and width and length of stitch.

One also needs to pay attention to programming. On some machine the designing is done on a home computer following which it is transferred to the machine via a cable or a disk. High-end models have a computer on board and dispenses with the need for an additional, externally-connected PC device.

Care and Maintenance:

When buying any kind of appliance, maintenance is a factor that cannot be overlooked. Always ensure that you are settling for a sewing machine that you can keep up with in terms of caring and maintaining it. A few machines also need to be updated periodically so as to keep them functioning in optimum condition.

Price:

The cost of sewing and embroidery machines vary based on its size, capabilities and features. You should invest in a machine that is not a burden on your pocket.

The Evolution of Sunglasses

Over the years the materials used to create sunglasses has evolved. Some of the most common materials used to create sunglasses have been metal and plastic. While these are not the only materials used to create eyewear, other materials have come onto the market. Why was there a need for new materials when making sunglasses? As the world started looking for materials that are more environmentally friendly, sunglass designers turned to using materials such as wood and bamboo.

Sunglasses created with bamboo and wood frames benefit the environment on many different levels. To start, creating sunglasses with metal and plastic are incredibly damaging to the environment during the manufacturing process. On the other hand, bamboo has the ability to grow without much water, or the use of pesticides, and fertilizers. Bamboo also grows faster and in a smaller area than wood, making it a more cost effective, and environmentally sound, material to use for sunglasses.

Options, Options, Options and More Options

People may expect that using bamboo and wood frames would limit the options when designing sunglasses. The reality is there is no sacrificing in the design process when choosing to use bamboo and wood over plastic and metal. It is possible to find wood and bamboo frames in multiple colors, styles, and sizes. These frames can be used for standard sunglasses, prescription sunglasses, or sunglasses with tinted lenses. Wood frames also come in a variety of different types of wood so it is possible to find exactly the wood you want.

These type of frames are very trending right now. Bamboo practically goes perfectly with anything you put on. you can go easy casual or spruce things up a bit with frames in the evening, why not!

If you are looking for new sunglasses and have only ever stuck with the common materials of metal and plastic, consider opting for wood or bamboo frames. They will not only provide the styles you need, but they also help the environment.

Buy full outfits not single items

A mistake many shoppers make during summer is getting anything they like that looks colorful. The problem is one ends up with many items; most which do not match hence you cannot get many full outfits. When buying any item, whether online or not, make sure you can visualize what it would go with. There is little use in buying a great skirt or top but not wearing it in the season because it matches nothing in your wardrobe. It is prudent to buy an outfit as opposed to singular items.

Go for quality clothes

It is important to keep emotions in check when buying items to enable you to pay attention to details that show the quality of an item. Avoid buying items that look nice but are of poor quality and will not last a few weeks. Get firm and quality items that will last you till the next summer.

Buy wardrobe staples

Avoid such basic mistakes by making a list of items that you truly need. Whether you are going for a vacation or not, there are items you cannot do without such as a flowery sundress or wide-brimmed hat. Once you have a list, it will be easier to separate closet staples from mere wants. This helps you to shop faster and save money.

Get rid of old clothes

Once you have a list, get fishing in your closet for items that you have not worn in over a year. If you are going to buy more clothes, then get rid of the old ones. Categorize the clothes into those to give away to charity and items you can swap.

Find clothes online

Search online for swapping stores where you can barter your gently worn or even not worn items for others. This way you get new outfits without spending any money. Make sure you display items that you would buy if they were being sold to you at the online swap shop you find. The clothes should be in good condition to get you a good swap.