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The Mindful Shopper: Learning From Your Trendy Mistakes
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Are you a fashion trend-watcher?
Do you spend a lot of time flipping through magazines and analyzing
the wardrobe choices of others? Do you buy trendy items only to despise
them-and yourself-later?
Trend-watching-and, more precisely, observing our trend-watching-gives
us tremendous opportunities to create awareness of the traits we hope
we have but are not sure we do. In fact, being frustrated, embarrassed,
or depressed that we have succumbed to a trend is a perfect chance
to discover what we value most.
It usually comes down to these: creativity and confidence. If we find
ourselves buying that trendy little bag or those must-have shoes, that
little voice inside us shouts "Sell-out!" and we start to
feel that perhaps we're not all we'd hoped to be. After all, a truly
creative person would buy-or even make-something unique, and a confident
person wouldn't hesitate to go against the current trend and head in
a completely different direction.
And thus begins a soak in the self-loathing tub, followed inevitably
by an abandoned item at the bottom of the closet.
To avoid this, you must pay attention to it.
What trendy items are buried in your closet at this moment? Why did
you buy them? Who were you with when you made the purchase? How were
you feeling about the world in general and yourself in particular?
A little mindful shopping will go far to alleviate the Trendoid syndrome.
And while you're at it, check in with yourself on that monologue going
through your head when you see others sporting the latest fashion fetish.
You'll learn a whole lot about YOURSELF if you listen carefully and-this
is the hard part-non-judgmentally.
If you do melt at that crucial cash register moment, don't berate
yourself. Simply take note of the way you feel now, and pay attention
to how you feel later. Can you see that downward slide? Ah. That's
better. Things are getting clearer now.
Buying into a trend helps us feel connected when what we really long
for is a sense of confidence. Take a look at how you can create greater
confidence WITHOUT buying that blouse-of-the-moment, and find ways
to tweak the latest trend in a way that makes you feel more creative.
Fashion can be fun and absolutely harmless, and you can use your mindful
mall meanders to tap into your own sense of who you are-and what you
REALLY need.
Now, that's what I call a perfect shopping day.
Maya Talisman Frost is a mind masseuse in Portland,
Oregon. Through her company, Real-World Mindfulness Training, she
offers fun and creative eyes-wide-open alternatives to meditation.
To subscribe to her free weekly ezine, the Friday Mind Massage,
please visit http://www.MassageYourMind.com.
Using Silver to Enhance Fashion on a Budget
Fashion is not about being safe, no. It is about having fun with style.
We think silver is the perfect compliment to your wardrobe's style.
Yes, a great way for even the most conservative to move safely into
the unsafe style zone! Silver pieces hold their style and a zany piece
can be forever trendy.
Silver jewelry accessories are used as a form of an individual's personal expression
and fashion art. When thinking of personal expression styles we tend to look
at clothing, hair styling, and jewelry accessories. The almighty Silver being
a key jewelry accessory, adding flare and creative artistry. Now compare Silver's
cost effectiveness to both clothing and hair. Clothing has to be replaced periodically,
and your hair has to be cut and styled. Ahh?but buying an artistic silver jewelry
accessory is a one time expense, but a gift to yourself that keeps on giving
over time.
Silver is flexible and appropriate for both daytime and evening wear. It is
often used to accent casual fashions, sportswear, and elegant ware. It is the
simple elegance of silver, this elegance gaining great favor in the worldwide
fashion industry. In the winter worn with navy, black, and other dark colors,
silver stands out and accents the winter wardrobe well. As well in the summer,
worn with open and light-weight clothing, silver looks great and is comfortable
against the bare skin.
Silver is known for its shiny bright hue when used in its polished state, but
has gained extreme popularity in a duller matte finish or a combination of
the polished and matte. Silver possesses working qualities similar to copper
and gold, but enjoys greater reflectivity and can achieve a brilliant polish
and shine. To make it durable for jewelry, however, pure silver (99% fineness)
is alloyed together with small quantities of copper and other metals. In many
countries, (92.5% silver, 7.5% other) is the standard for sterling silver.
However, silver is often mixed with a variety of alloys. The added alloy gives
the silver hardness, durability, and uniqueness. Without the alloy, the silver
piece would be too soft to wear. The mix toughens the silver and makes it possible
to use silver for odd shaped jewelry, silverware, picture frames, and more.
Silver jewelry is enjoying an unprecedented popularity with today's fashion
conscious public. So, when in fashion do as the fashion-what-its do, use Silver
in its many forms to forego dowdy formalities to keep your style unique, fresh,
and captivating.
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Which Type of Handbag Suits Your Body Type?
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Over the past year, handbags have quickly become the most popular
accessory on the market. There are thousands of styles and designs
to choose from, which makes it difficult to find the perfect handbag.
Many women are unsure of which types of handbags work best with the
shape of their bodies and end up choosing styles which make them look
large or out of proportion. In order to help you choose the right type
of purse for your body type we have compiled a list of body types as
well as which kind of handbag is best suited for each type.
Choose the category which best reflects your body type:
Tall and Thin
If you are long and lean, you will be able to get away with almost
any form of handbag. Clutches, oversized handbags and shoulder bags
will suit you fantastically, but the size of the bag needs to be considered.
Oversized, large bags are going to look best on you, whereas smaller
ones are going to make you look even taller than you already are. If
you want to purchase a smaller handbag, make sure it fits snugly under
your shoulders.
Short and Plump
Shorter girls need to pay very careful attention to the types of handbags
they choose. Smaller bags tend to look best since larger ones will
overpower you and make you look even shorter. Shorter purses (especially
those which fit tightly against your body) will create height and make
you look taller than you really are.
Curvy
If you're lucky enough to have an hourglass figure you will want to
accentuate your waistline. In order to do this, you will need to find
a bag which hits just above the waist. This style and length is going
to be most flattering. Medium sized bags work best to enhance your
already gorgeous body type.
Plus Size
If you're plus size you will definitely want to stay away from small
bags, which tend to make you look bigger than you are. Bags with short
straps should also be avoided. Try a style which is larger and slightly
wider than normal sizes since they will make you appear smaller.
The type of handbag you choose will not only depend on your body type,
but also on the outfit you're wearing and what you are doing. Choose
your handbags according to how you feel that day and what you think
looks best on you. One handbag is never enough, so make sure you have
a number to choose from. You wouldn't wear the same pair of shoes everyday,
so why carry the same handbag?
Cathy Feldman is an avid purse enthusiast who has more handbags than
she can count. She has become complete addicted to name brand bags
and enjoys sharing her knowledge as a contributing editor of http://www.designerhandbags101.com -
a site that offers information about handbags, Louis
Vuitton handbags, coach handbags and more.
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