Friday, 28 March 2014
The Birkin bag is a handbag by Hermès, handmade in leather
and named after actress and singer Jane Birkin. The bag is a symbol of wealth
due to its high price and elusiveness to the public.
Its prices range from £6,000 to £100,000 ($9,000 to
$150,000). Costs escalate according to the type of materials. The bags are
distributed to Hermès boutiques on unpredictable schedules and in limited
quantities, creating scarcity and, intended or unintended
Here's a bit of History about the famous extravagant handbag
In 1981, Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas was seated
next to Jane Birkin on a flight from Paris to London. She had just placed her
straw bag in the overhead compartment of her seat, but the contents fell to the
deck, leaving her to scramble to replace the contents. Birkin explained to
Dumas that it had been difficult to find a leather weekend bag she liked. In
1984, he created a black supple leather bag for her, based on an 1892 design.
She used the bag for herself then later changed her mind because she was
carrying too many things in it: “What’s the use of having a second one?” she
laughs. “You only need one and that busts your arm; they’re bloody heavy. I’m
going to have to have an operation for tendonitis in the shoulder.”
Nevertheless, the bag has since become an icon. Here are some celebrities spotting the trend.
Shoes have been in existence since man learnt that they
could wear them to protect their feet from the harsh environmental conditions.
From heels to shoes with chunky bottoms, they have become an integral part of
our lives as they have evolved into designer wear. Then flat shoes came, which
come in various types for instance Espadrille whose sole is made of rubber and
the upper part made of cotton. Canvas is also a material used to make the shoes
worn by mostly women.
Men have also started wearing them as they are closed
toed. White flats shoes are best worn during summer. They give off an airy
feeling of relaxation and can be paired with a linen trouser, a floral skirt or
pair of shorts. The flats also look great paired with tights for as fun day
out. Jeans are also a good outfit to wear
with white ballet flats with a matching dressy top at parties. White flat shoes like loafers can be worn by
both men and women. Lace up brogues is also flat shoe that is stylish and can
come in white worn with a casual outfit like jeans.
Wedges are also flat shoes since the base does not have a
heel and they can be white. Wedges are great worn with maxi dresses or skirts.
They can even be worn with skinny jeans and since they are casual should be
worn for events like picnics or going out with friends. White flat shoes can only be worn to the
office on casual Friday days or even weekends. Reasons for wearing flat shoes
include the following:
During the years and centuries there have been various
styles of clothing that have come and gone. Fashion has made some styles more
exclusive and others have been given new twists to make them more current.
Styles have been recycled as they are while others have disappeared completely
to be replaced by newer trends. It is always a battle between the new and the
old style. These creations have been as a result of young people trying to find
clothes trends that match their lifestyle.
The lifestyle of youths is where
things are always happening at one time or another. Styles are made to reflect
who they are and become. The youth are always on the lookout for new and
emerging trendy fashion that they can associate themselves with. Regardless of
where such styles originate from, trends become permanently etched in society
where everyone adapts to it. There has never been a style that has beaten the
odd of time and stuck like the urban clothing style.
Obesity is the condition where there is a lot of fat in the
body leading to weight increase and bad health conditions. Obesity is caused by
food intake that is excess and in abnormally large quantities. An obese person
mostly does not have control over the amount of food they are eating. Emotional
eating has been associated with gaining a lot of weight as a result of trying to
deal with the emotional issue by over eating unhealthy food.
Thursday, 27 March 2014
There's only one word that accurately describes how I we
feel about the Vintage Necklaces Trend: OBSESSED! I can’t tell you how much I love vintage
pieces from outfits to jewelry even interior decor, but for now I’m currently
into vintage necklaces especially chunky ones made out of brass, copper or hard
silver. Necklaces create a sense of elegance, security and strong beauty.
Vintage necklaces give you that sense of royalty and unmatched exquisiteness.
I always love visiting flea markets, garage sales or even
boot sales where people are discarding their old stuff. That is where you can
get the best jewelry that is vintage and quite unique. The best part about
Vintage Necklaces is that they are one of a kind. You can hardly find pieces
that look alike or made with the same design. The chunky one especially have a
unique quality in them that makes you feel and look like you have stepped out
of a couture magazine of old Hollywood glam. To get that exquisite look and
show off your Vintage Necklace, wear with a V-Neck outfit, round or plunging
outfit that will show it off in a perfect way. Vintage Necklaces look perfect
with flowing evening gowns but can also be worn with for instance a Little
Black Dress. The Vintage Necklace can be paired with skinny jeans, a fitted
t-shirt and boyfriend blazer for that casual yet sophisticated look.
When it comes to home decoration and interiors, tiles play
an important part in turning a house into a home. More people are becoming
interested in decorating their homes so that it has a sense of warmth and is
attractive. Interior decorating does not necessarily need one to have an
education background in interior design. On just needs a creative mind and
explore whatever designs makes them happy. A person needs to know the kinds of
tiles available in the market. They also come in different colors and even
textures.
Every house has a specific design that has been incorporated
into it. As for tiles they come in different designs for different rooms.
There
are tiles that are meant for the bathroom which can be as colorful as the house
owner wants. There are tiles for the kitchen which are mostly in one color or
design. For the kitchen you can also have two colors so that the
room does not look so busy. Then there are tiles for other rooms like the
living or dining room. Here you can choose to mix and match the patterns and
even colors.
Dark under eye circles are a common cosmetic concern that affect people of all ages and skin types. Whether temporary or persistent, these shadows under the eyes can make someone appear tired, older, or unwell, even if they feel perfectly fine. While they are usually not a sign of a serious medical condition, dark circles can affect self-confidence and the way individuals perceive their overall appearance. Understanding what causes dark under eye circles and the most effective treatment methods can help reduce their appearance and restore a fresher, brighter look.
As well as being an excellent source of calcium, protein,
riboflavin, phosphorous and vitamin B12, yogurt promotes the growth of healthy
bacteria in our guts. These bacteria have a variety of important jobs, from
helping to digest food to defending us against the unfriendly bacteria that
cause infection and tummy upsets (including the bacterium Helicobacter pylori,
the bug now recognized as a common underlying factor in digestive conditions
such as ulcers and stomach cancer.)
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Beyonce launched her new perfume Rise in February of 2014.
The concept that lies behind the creation of this fragrance was inspired by
Beyonce’s on-stage persona, as well as by “female empowerment and finding the
inner strength that makes women so beautiful" (wwd). The fragrance is
supposedly more intimate and more natural than the previous ones, inspired by
the works of singer's favorite poet Maya Angelou.
The composition is announced as intoxicating, addictive and
luminous floral created by Loc Dong. Its opening notes include apricot, Italian
bergamot and iced basil sorbet. The main note of the perfume is, of course,
orchid and this time it is an orchid called "Golden Symphony", which
is mixed with freesia and Sambac jasmine flowers and placed at the base of the
autumn woods, cashmere, musk and vetiver.
The fragrance is available as 15, 30 and 50 ml Eau de Parfum
with an accompanying collection for body care.
Jared Leto photographed by Terry Richardson
On whether he cares
much about Hollywood accolades: ‘I don’t. But I would never say, “I don’t
give a sh*t about the Oscars,” because it’s not the whole truth. It’s not about
the shiny, naked golden man, or the pat on the back, it’s about being able to
stand on a world stage for two minutes in front of a billion people and say
something that is meaningful, important to you.’
On losing a lot of
weight for Dallas Buyers Club: ‘I have very strong self-control. There is
something very seductive about it,’ he admits when we discuss his crash,
three-stone weight loss for Rayon, during which the slight actor virtually
stopped eating. (He used to go to the supermarket just to stare at the food.)
‘I got to understand the mentality of an eating disorder. There are the highs
of losing more weight; there’s a rush of endorphins associated with that
control. When you have made a severe commitment to losing weight, there is a
lot of shame and guilt around eating again. I really suffered that, it’s not a
nice feeling...’ But Leto found solace in self-exploration. ‘The process can be
very monk-like — there is a history of people who have fasted to achieve
enlightenment. There is something in that, getting to know who you are. It
changed me.’
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