Men’s Fashion Advice – Tips To Look Picture Perfect On Your Wedding Day

Is the “big day” fast approaching and you, the groom-to-be, naturally want to look and feel your best?  Besides connecting with the best wedding photographers beforehand, there are some other, personal things that you can do ahead of time to make that happen. First of all, if you have a tendency to be a “junk food junkie”, you are probably not getting all the nutrients that your body needs. Start eating a healthier diet at least a week before the matrimonies with plenty of protein, fruits, and vegetables, as well as drinking more water will help you to feel your best on your wedding day.

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As far as grooming goes, you may want to consider whitening your smile for all the wedding photos that will be taken that day. There are many teeth whitening systems that are available in drugstores that will whiten as well as professional teeth whitening. One of my favorites is “Supersmile”, which is a system that is used like toothpaste, making it simple to treat your teeth while you brush.

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In order to have your hair looking good in all the photos, you have to gauge when to cut your hair. If you are happy with your haircut right after it is done, then make your appointment closer to your wedding day. If it looks better to you weeks after, then get it done earlier. Also, if you have facial hair, make sure it is neatly trimmed.

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Lastly, get sleep! It is impossible for the photographer to touch up baggy eyes or a hangover. And, of course, don’t pass out in your tux…

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Men’s Fashion Advice – Embracing the Newest Trends In Military Style Clothing

Military fashion was initially popularized during the 60s, and it has made a comeback. Military clothing comes in khaki, green, beige, blues, and olive hues. Patterns tend to mimic service uniforms from all branches of the military.  Trench coats, baggy pants, berets, and jackets mostly inspired by the military uniforms of the 20th century are the season’s hottest trend. Military style clothing is a timeless and versatile fashion trend that is worthy of the investment.

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Celebrity Style Watch – The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival has been talked about as “the place to be” since the 1930’s. It is an event that celebrates films from all over the world on the French Riviera in Cannes France and is a “hot spot” for men’s and women’s fashion at the parties, as well as on the Red Carpet.

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In the fashion department, there were a few looks to talk about. The first photo is Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, and Producer Baz Luhrmann who were at the Cannes Film Festival for “The Great Gatsby”. Leonardo looks casual chic in his black suit with tie-less white dress shirt and black laced-up oxfords. It is really hard for him to look bad. Carey Mulligan is rocking a black strapless Balenciaga jumpsuit with a hand-beaded upper chest that is offset by a simple bow and a layered bodice that flows into unstructured pleated pants. The jumpsuit is a 1970’s fad revived, which some people love and some wish it stayed in that decade. The Producer of “The Great Gatsby” Baz Luhrmann is dressed in a combination of blues with his navy dress shirt, cornflower blue sports jacket, and colonial blue trousers. His “blue combo suit” is offset by an ivory vest and brown leather oxfords. I didn’t like it when I first saw it, but it kind of grows on you.

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The second photo from the Red carpet at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival is who I have named, “The Tacky Twosome”. The leather tuxedo makes this guy look like a penguin and the low slung vest just accentuates the “wrongness”. A perfect match for tackiness is his date who is in a very see-through number with netting and fringe. It would be terrific for a Las Vegas show or a pole dancer, but the lack of coverage on The Red Carpet just looks tasteless. The netting and sparse coverage would also make for very limited movement, unless it is glued down with two-sided Hollywood Tape.

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Women’s Fashion Advice – Ethical Dressing For The Style Conscious

Ethical fashion has become a hot issue.With an ever-increasing consumer demand and globalisation of the industry comes exploitative labor, environmental damage, the use of hazardous chemicals, waste and animal cruelty. Many of us have begun to kick back against the upsurge of mass-produced, disposable fashion, questioning the ‘ethic chic’ of the clothes we wear.

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Fair Trade is an organised movement in place to promote decent standards for workers, environmentalism and social policy concerning the production process, and it focuses specifically on exporting goods from developing to developed countries. This means that workers are treated fairly and paid a decent wage, and that these small enterprises are given the opportunity to flourish, often preserving artisan crafts and skills handed down over generations. Any Fair Trade certified item bought off the rack or online can be purchased with a clear conscience. You can be assured of a quality item produced whilst improving lives and protecting the planet.

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Men’s Fashion Advice – Answer The Ultimate Question In Underwear

When it comes to getting dressed each morning, we get ourselves into a routine that usually consists of rolling out of bed and grabbing the first thing we see. If you happen to be the type who is so laid back that you couldn’t care less about wearing odd socks or a creased shirt, now is the time to reconsider your morning routine.

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Now we live in the 21st century, men are becoming more aware of their appearance and self hygiene which is a good step towards greater confidence and luck with the ladies. Comfort is the ultimate factor you must consider in order to assert your confidence. So the question is: do you wear boxers or briefs?

It is no secret that men often find it difficult to get their hands on underwear that is comfortable, durable and not to mention, stylish. While boxer shorts have always seemed like the ‘cooler’ option of underwear for a man to wear, briefs are also battling it out and becoming a popular choice among men of a variety of ages. 

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Women’s Fashion Trends – Spring Footwear

The finishing touch to any outfit is always the footwear you choose to wear. If the dress is perfect for that formal occasion and you’ve taken hours of effort to get your hair and makeup right and then worn flats instead of heels, you’ve wasted all your effort and ruined your look.

Your footwear should be the cherry on top of the cake and should not take away from your dress and ruin its essence. To know the right kind of shoes to wear, you also need to know what’s in style. Read on to find out more on the latest trends for spring in the world of footwear fashion.

1.  Boots – Western Style

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Western style boots are pretty in this season, and they’re also available at horse equipment retailers like Western riding and work boots as well as a variety fashion outlets.

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Women’s Fashion Advice – BB Cream To Protect Your Skin

If you’ve been to a makeup counter anytime in the past year or glanced through a magazine, you’ve probably seen a mysterious new product called BB Cream. It’s advertised as an all-inclusive, all-in-one makeup product. BB Cream, which stands for “blemish balm”, was invented by a German dermatologist in the 1960′s to protect patient’s skin after surgery. The formula was further developed in Korea in the 1980′s to correct and conceal a variety of skin ailments, from sun spots to acne scars–essentially a kind of super foundation for the face. Most BB Creams contain SPF, moisturizer, primer, and either anti-aging, skin nurturing, or acne prevention serums depending on the brand. Skin whitening formulas are also very common.
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