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CONTEST: Win a $225 Pair Of Men’s Leather Winter Gloves!


Time for another contest! This time around, the prize is an exquisite $225 pair of men’s leather gloves from FitzGerald Morrell! The pair for the prize are the Broughton winter gloves, which are “crafted with durable and stylish Pittards leather” and ensure a close yet comfortable fit to your wrist regardless of the temperature outside.

Best part? The winner gets to choose the gloves’ color from over 20 different shades! Awesome!!

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Spotlight on FitzGerald Morrell Tailored Leather Gloves

When it comes to thinking about must-have cold weather accessories for men and women, leather gloves and on the top of the list. They not only are needed to keep your hands protected from the elements, but leather gloves are also can be a stylish fashion accessory. The tricky part about leather gloves is finding ones that are made with supple, quality leather and have a fit that is not too snug or loose, while also providing a process for sizing and orders. I think everyone has been in the position of trying on an endless number of gloves until you can find a pair that has the fit and style that you are looking for.

At their online glove shop, Fitzgerald Morrell have taken the guess-work out of finding a great fitting glove by following their company mission of: To custom-craft bespoke men’s and woman’s leather gloves that fit and last. The founder of the company, Pat Morrell, believes that men’s and woman’s gloves should be finely tailored from quality leather and have the durability to last through the years.

One popular men’s winter glove from FitzGerald Morrell is called the Broughton is a classic style of glove with the sleek-looking leather hand that has the triple pleats for interest. The soft fabric interior of the gloves will keep your hand toasty warm and the interior elastic cuff will ensure a better fit for keeping out the cold. The Broughton glove cuff is trimmed in a lighter brown tone to add a little fashion flair. This men’s glove has a woman’s counterpart called the Bennett, which also has similar detailing and also offers the contrasting trim as an option. Both the men’s and woman’s gloves in this style run $225.

FitzGerald Morrell delves a little further into the fashion accessory leather gloves with these next 2 items. One is the Adelaide woman’s leather glove that has the notched, roll-back cuff that seems to channel the vintage look of movie stars past with its sophistication and elegance. For $250, you can use a pop of color in the cuff of a neutral leather to elevate your look or stick to the more muted tones.

The second fashion accessory glove that is very popular with men of all ages is the Goodspeed men’s driving glove. The cut out knuckle areas, exposed wrist, trim, and over-sized snap make it a sporty, fun driving accessory for any man. This style is also a little more at $250, but definitely worth the investment.

Be sure to take the photo tour of “Inside the Workshop” at FitzGerald Morrell for an even closer look at this great accessories! Also, check out our FitzGerald Morrell contest!!

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Young Women’s Fashion Advice - Beauty Pageants Madness?!

Beauty pageants can be fun activity for girls of all ages, though toddlers and babies most likely find the most enjoyment through the delight of their parents. Whether you’re shopping for a little girl or a teenage girl, it’s important to spend plenty of time planning out the apparel of choice for the day. Pageant dresses are very similar to other formal dresses in both cut, color, and design, but there are some considerations you’ll want to keep in mind when making the final selection.

For starters, you will want to take great pains to find an age-appropriate dress. A sweetheart neckline, for instance, would be perfectly appropriate on a teenage girl, but would not be appropriate for a toddler. Creating a gorgeous hair style is ideal for all pageants, but you’ll want to take care in the products and accessories you use on young ladies. The same goes for makeup: use makeup sparingly on little girls, while older girls and teenagers can certainly create a dramatic flare with the use of eyeliner, mascara, and blush or bronzer.

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Lesson #96: What to look for in gloves

For leather.

A pair of well-made gloves are clutch for a brisk fall day in New York or a bitterly cold winter morning in Vermont. But they shouldn’t cost you a nickle, dime, and a $100 bill…
Emporio Armani leather gloves 1747 - brown
INFEASIBLE: Really expensive leather gloves
Leather gloves are the way to go in terms of what type of material to rock (since leather’s resilient, comfortable, insulated, etc.), but don’t get roped into spending a hundie on them. Seriously, you’re only paying for the name with this pair: nothing kingly about these designs.

Isotoner® Men’s Leather Gloves - Black

Feasible:Stuff from Isotope

Isotope makes a great pair of leather gloves (I used to have a pair before I left them at a movie theater - yes, I was intoxicated at the time) that never goes for more than $50. These ones, which come with a microterry lining for additional comfort I might add, are on sale (as of 11/30/09).

Oh, and readers, don’t forget about our Mad Men contest!!!

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