Friday, November 11, 2016

5 Affordable Accessories

Accessories are what make an outfit, giving it that extra pop. Now you can look like a million bucks without breaking the bank.
Oversize Tote $1
This colorful bag looks much more expensive than it actually is. They'll never know you spent just a dollar. And that's including shipping!

Bun Maker $1
This. Will. Change. Your. Life. Make a bun in five seconds flat. I love mine!

Chiffon Polka Dot Scarf $2
A playful polka dot piece that's versatile. Try it over a denim jacket or pair it with a black dress.
I have this one in black. It adds a touch of girly to any outfit. 

Stocking Stuffers 2016

1 ~  Kate Spade Wine Bottle Stoppers ($35)
2 ~ Kate Spade Eat Cake Mug ($20)
3 ~ ASOS Plaid Scarf ($80)
4 ~ Sugar Paper Confetti Notecards ($18)
5 ~ Urban Decay Naked3 ($52)
6 ~ Betsey Johnson iPhone Case ($20)
7 ~ Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish Blue // Red ($19)
8 ~ Urban Outfitters Macaron Trinket Boxes ($10)
9 ~ ABS Gold Bangles ($75)
10 ~ Kate Spade Hardback Journal (on sale for $16!)


This year, I've done 99.99% of my holiday shopping online. I haven't missed the madness at the malls one bit, since I've traded it for something much more appealing—cozying up at home with a cup of coffee in hand, laptop and credit card at the ready. I've got a couple people left on my nice list that I need to get some small gifts for, so I've put together this stocking stuffers gift guide to make your last minute gift shopping a cinch. And if you employ the "two for you, one for me" method, no one will judge you. You've been good this year! ;) Pretty little things like these are perfect for your sister, best friend forever, or even your mother-in-law!

This stocking stuffer post was written by Elise of San Francisco fashion + lifestyle blog, WTFab.

Adding a Pop to Your Fall Wardrobe

Everyone loves fall because it is the time we get to wear comfy sweaters, stylish jackets and those incredible boots. However, with dreary days and falling leaves, many people can get into the habits of wearing a lot of browns, tans and other neutral colors. To keep a little bit of flair in your fall fashion, here are some great colorful accessories to try. 

A Cute Belt

Belts are one of the most versatile accessories you can use. Belts come in just about any color you can imagine, and you can also find belts in a wide range of sizes and styles. Belts can be added to a casual outfit as well as a more business-type outfit or dress. In the fall, make sure you use bright seasonal colors such as orange or green. 

Beautiful Blazers

In many parts of the world, fall brings cooler temperatures, which means wearing jackets outside and inside. To break away from your neutral tones, a brightly colored blazer can become your ultimate fashion statement piece. Deep reds, bright greens and stunning blues are great for pairing with your fall attire. 

These are just a few of the accessories you can use to brighten your look for fall. For even more fall fashion ideas, check out this collection on Macys. 

Classic Jewelry

Another great way to add a pop of color to your fall attire. A great way to add just enough color to add a focal point is by choosing a large statement necklace. These fashion necklaces are often inexpensive and provide you with a wide range of colors to choose from. 

The Complete Guide to Buying Coach Shoes

The Coach brand, dating to 1941, represents quality, luxury, and style. Consumers can find Coach shoes, handbags, jewelry, and other accessories in hundreds of stores located around the world. Because of the brand's standard for materials and workmanship, wearing a pair of Coach shoes gives consumers a certain status in the fashion world. Available for men and women, Coach shoes are available in a variety of styles to accommodate a consumer's fashion and seasonal needs.

Women's Coach Shoes
Shoes often complete an outfit and, many, times make a fashion statement all their own. Coach sells shoes for every season and occasion, including heels, wedges, sandals, flats, boots, and sneakers.

Heels and Wedges
For day or night, Coach heels and wedges easily translate from one event to the next. Styles such as the Mackenzie heel and Pexton sandal give consumers an elegant, classic look. The Mackenzie heel features a narrowly designed stacked heel and ankle strap, giving off a comfortable slingback style that women can wear to work or to an evening event. The shoe comes in chalk, black, or natural. The Pexton is a city sandal with two ankle straps made of snake-printed leather.

The Complete Guide to Buying Coach Shoes

Flats and Sandals
Whether a woman is running around town or lounging poolside, having the right pair of flats and sandals is necessary to keep her feet comfortable. The Utopia flat comes in colorful designs, perfect to light up an outfit any time of the day. The lining and sole of the shoe contains soft leather, allowing an easy and comfortable fit. The Clarkson sandal provides a casual look and looks striking with designs such as roccia/ginger and deep marine/natural.

Men's Coach Shoes
Coach offers loafers, sneakers, and sandals for men. They offer the highest quality in footwear. The shoes contain fine leathers and suedes.

Loafers, Sneakers, and Sandals
The Walter Driver is a classic loafer. The shoe contains soft-pebbled leather. It is hand-finished to ensure maximum comfort. The loafer also features a rubber sole to give the consumer a nice tread when he is on the go. The Niles 2 slip on sneaker offers a more laid-back look. Made with leather lines and soft soles, men can wear these shoes in comfort all day long. The sneaker comes in fawn, white, and navy/fawn. When heading out in the summertime, the Parker flip-flop adds a splash of style. It contains leather but is still breathable and comfortable for the warm weather months.

Caring for Coach Shoes
It is important to know how to clean the material properly to protect from damage. From leather to suede, Coach provides cleaners and moisturizers to ensure proper protection.

Top 4 Nike Dunks 2016 for Men

With highly successful product lines, like the Air Jordans, Air Force Ones, and Air Zooms, Nike continues to provide its fans with shoes that adequately meet their footwear needs while remaining at the forefront of fashion. Never shying away from bold color choices, Nike often employs a variety of brilliant color schemes and homages to various university colors, holidays, states, and more. Consumers can find all of these and more in the various models of Nike Dunks for Men. Reviewing and using some guidance and research, consumers can quickly become acquainted with several top models of Nike Dunks and determine which styles are must-have items for their own collections.
1
Tiffany Low Pro SB
Tiffany Low Pro SBReleased in August 2005, the Tiffany Low Pro SB Nike Dunks remain one of the most sought-after shoes available, with only 4,000 released to the public. Designed and named for Tiffany and Co. jewelry boxes, these low-top shoes came out of a collaboration between Diamond Supply Co. and Nike, indicated by the diamond image located on the tongue of the shoe. These Low Pro SBs use a soft leather in Tiffany blue, mixed with a black alligator skin pattern and chrome swoosh, making it ideal for consumers both in terms of its fashionable look and restricted availability. Consumers can also find this shoe in a high-top model, enjoying the extra support along the sides of the ankle during use.

2
Low Pro SB Supreme
Low Pro SB SupremeLaunching in September 2002, these sneakers became the first non-Jordan shoes to use the elephant skin print, making it one of the most talked about and sought after SBs from the beginning. Nike only released 500 pairs in the black on black with cement gray color scheme, and another 500 in the white and blue variant, through their New York and Tokyo stores. Consumers can enjoy bright blue or red linings, depending on what they prefer while both shoes display a white midsole and black outsole and the same print pattern on the side of the shoes, despite color differences in the leather. Nike released a Supreme X anniversary version of the Low Pro SB Supreme in 2012, using the same elephant skin print pattern amid red leather sides and black lining.

3
Reese Forbes Denim Low Pro SB
Limited to 444 pairs worldwide, the Reese Forbes Denim Low Pro SB Dunks came out of a collaboration between Nike and skaters Reese Forbes and Natas Kaupas. Pairing light denim and dark denim together gives these kicks a unique look, paired with a white midsole and red outsole commonly seen on various pairs of

4
Dunk High Pro SB Supreme
Dunk High Pro SB SupremeDebuting in 2003 as part of the Be True To Your School Nike Dunk campaign, Nike only launched one thousand of these stylish shoes to the public. These shoes contain a standard red and white color scheme, common with various models and styles of Nike sneakers, but standout among counterparts with gold stars decorating the sides of the shoes and a gator skin texture under the red areas. These High Pro SB Supremes also come with black, red, or white laces, with gold dubrays containing the word "SUPREME." The high-top style offers consumers added protection to the ankles during use while the bright red soles add to their appeal on the streets and the courts. Nike's SB fan base began to anticipate the debut days for SB models after the emergence of this model.

Men's Fossil Watch Buying Guide

A stylish watch can be a simple, yet sophisticated addition to any wardrobe. Choosing a watch that is elegant, durable, and functional can be a timeless investment. Fossil offers a wide variety of watches to suit every style, includingsteel dress watches,leather dress watches, mechanical watches, casual watches, and sport watches. In addition, they offer a variety of signature collections, including:

Swiss Collection
The Swiss Collection includes both traditional leather and stainless steel watches.

Automatic
The Automatic Leather watch is a classic leather watch. The brown Automatic comes with a brown Vecchio leather strap, a curved blue enamel dial, and an exhibition case back. The tan leather version includes a curved black grain dial, while the black leather watch features a black dial.

The Automatic Stainless Steel watch comes with polished stainless steel, a curved black enamel dial, and an exhibition case back.

Men's Fossil Watch Buying Guide

Chronograph
The Chronograph Leather has a dark brown Vecchio leather strap, a matte blue and white curved dial, a Swiss-made battery, and three center eyes depicting the seconds, minutes, and hours. The watch also comes with a black leather strap and black and white curved dial.

The polished silver Chronograph Stainless Steel has a curved blue enamel dial. The watch also comes with a black enamel dial.

Grant Collection
The Grant Collection includes both leather and stainless steel watches.

Chronograph Watch
The Chronograph Leather watch comes with a classic appeal. Complete with Roman numerals, the Chronograph comes in a variety of colors and styles, including brown leather with a cream dial, brown leather with a silver dial, brown leather with a black dial and casing, brown leather with a black dial, and blue leather with a blue dial and gold casing.

The polished Chronograph Stainless Steel comes in both gold and silver, both with a black dial.

Three Hand Watch
The Three Hand Leather watch comes in black leather with silver dial or brown leather with a black face and cut out dial. Complete with Roman numerals, this watch is both classic and timeless.

The Three Hand Stainless Steel comes in both silver and gold.

Decker Collection
The stylish, yet practical Decker Collection is perfect for everyday use.

Three-Hand Date Silicone
The Three-Hand Date Silicone watch is both trendy and durable. The watch comes in blue and yellow and will add a splash of color to any outfit.

Chronograph
The Chronograph Silicone watch is a sophisticated piece that combines form, style, and function. It comes in black with blue dial trim, and black with yellow dial trim.

The Chronograph Stainless Steel will elevate any wardrobe. The watch comes in black with white trim and silver with black trim.

Finally, the Chronograph Leather comes with a stylish brown band and cream dial.

Retro Traveler Collection
The Retro Traveler Collection offers a versatile watch that is perfect for any time zone. Travelers who want to maintain their stylish persona while still delving into practicality with appreciate this watch.

Chronograph
The Chronograph Stainless Steel is the perfect combination of form and function. The watch is available in smoke with a black dial and blue trim, smoke with a black dial and white trim, silver with a black dial, silver with a silver dial, and silver with a blue dial.

Conclusion
Choosing the right watch can make or break an outfit. Watches can be an extension of one's personality or certain luxury brands can be a symbol of status. Fossil watches offer a wide variety of timepieces to fit every personality, style, and situation. Fossil also offers a wide variety of accessories, including interchangeable watchbands and watch boxes.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

How to Shrink Jeans

Many modern jeans are sanforized, meaning they shrink only a small amount when they are washed. That is OK for someone who has found the perfect pair of jeans and wants to make sure they do not shrink. However, for people who find it difficult to find jeans that fit well, shrink-to-fit jeans are ideal. It takes some time and effort to shrink raw denim jeans, but use the right techniques to make sure the jeans fit well, despite the wearer's proportions.

Techniques for Shrinking Jeans
There is more than one way to shrink a pair of jeans. It is even possible to shrink only certain areas of a pair of jeans by soaking those areas and then drying them. One of the most common methods involves nothing more complex than running a hot bath.

Shrink in the Bathtub
Shrinking jeans in the bathtub is simple. There are two ways to do it. One involves wearing the jeans and getting into the bath. The other involves soaking the jeans, and then putting them on while they are still damp. Both methods produce the same result.

How to Shrink Jeans

Soak
Fill the bathtub with very hot water to soak the jeans. Leave the jeans to soak for an hour.

Dry
Remove the jeans from the hot water and dry them with a towel. It is important to use an old or a dark-colored towel because dye from the jeans could ruin light-colored towels. Once most of the moisture is gone from the jeans, lay them out in the sun to dry.

Shrink in a Washing Machine
If the consumer prefers to a different method over a bathtub, shrink jeans using a washing machine and a dryer instead. This method is less hassle, but it is more costly because it is necessary to run a washing cycle and a drying cycle.

Wash and Dry
First, wash the jeans in a washing machine. It is necessary to use the highest heat setting possible, and use fabric softener as well. Do not wash other clothes at the same time because the dye in the jeans runs. Immediately place the jeans in a dryer at the highest heat setting and left until completely dry. The jeans continue to stretch and shrink when washed, whereas preshrunk jeans do not.

Maintaining Shrunk Jeans
Once the shrinking process is complete, it is important to care for them. One of the best ways to do this is to wear the jeans frequently. This allows the jeans to distress and shape in a way that is natural and that conforms to how the wearer moves and stands. It is also important to wash the jeans only when they really need washing because further shrinkage can occur.

Styles of Jeans
Raw denim jeans shrink considerably, so consumers should buy slightly larger jeans to allow shrinkage. Consumers should also consider the style of jeans to buy, so they get a pair that looks good and fits well.