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The Male Guide To Jewellery

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Buying jewellery is one of the most difficult subjects when it comes to men’s styling. There is a fine line that is easy to cross with male’s jewellery styling – it is very easy to over-do it. The problem of men accessorising with jewellery stems from the idea that rings, chains, piercing and bracelets are designed by women, for women.


However, this is an opinion that is slowly changing with the times and we’re beginning to discover that men are capable of wearing more than just a wedding band whilst still retaining a stylish edge.

Keep it Simple

The key to remaining stylish when wearing jewellery is to keep the look minimal. Experimenting with jewellery is all good and well, but it is also important to keep it simple at the same time. Do not stray away from the well-worn path before you are sure of what suits you.

Rings

The ring tends to be the most popular type of jewellery worn by a man; this is usually in the form of a wedding band. But what about the men that have not yet committed themselves to marriage?

Men should resist the urge for dazzling diamonds and sophisticated sapphires. At first, this may sound dull, but men do still have many options to choose from. Rather than looking at the choice of glitzy diamonds available, men should focus on the choice of metals, from the lustrous glow of Cobalt to eternal sheen of titanium.

The same rule also applies to men as it does to women, you should avoid wearing a band on your ring finger.

Necklaces and Chains

Men should never try and over-do it when wearing a necklace or a chain. Clean, simple and traditional are the perfect accessories piece for men to show off.

Male necklaces tend to be slightly thicker than women’s. This can make it quite tempting for men to choose the thickest and heaviest chain available to inflate their male ego. However, you should not base your decision on the pure size of necklace or chain. Instead scale the chain with your own frame.

If you have a strong, thick neck, larger links and thicker bands will appear more proportional. If you have a slimmer neckline, it is suggested that you should choose a necklace or a chain that will be more proportional to your body type.

Accessories on necklaces can also work well on men, crosses and other religious iconography are fine, but it is warned that you should stay away from other wacky symbols and novelty designs.

Bracelets

Bracelets can be a scary subject for males as many associate bracelets with femininity. Rather than choosing a slinky bracelet, men can choose more masculine type accessories.

Chain ropes tend to be the most popular choice for bracelets for men. They come in a variety of colours, including brown, black and grey.

Bracelets are also a great way of boosting men’s confidence. If you have a slim wrist, a bracelet can give the image of a thicker frame.

Men should not be afraid of wearing jewellery, instead they should embrace the beautiful different accessories available.

Kerry works on behalf of Corazon Latino who makes a beautiful selection of handmade silver jewellery. To see the collection, visit http://www.corazonlatino.com/

Shopping For A Special Someone:

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When you have a special lady in your life one of the first things that you learn is the importance of flowers in the relationship. Many guys will send flowers to their wives or girlfriends only on special occasions, or when they want to apologize for something. This tactic is not a good one to use because that special someone believes they are only getting flowers out of some sense of obligation., meanwhile, flowers that come out of the blue will make that special someone feel more loved than ever. No matter what the reason for the purchase, there are some things that you need to keep in mind when you buy flowers for the woman in your life.

Location

You want to make sure that you are using a florist that is either located close to the person you are sending flowers to, or they have a delivery agreement with a local company. Flowers that have to travel in the back of a delivery van will got hot and wilt before they should, and that special someone in your life will get very little enjoyment form her flowers. The best thing that you can do is use a local vendor, preferably someone who can delivery flowers on the same day that you ordered them. This means the person getting the flowers will get the freshest flowers possible.

Display

Another thing that you need to keep in mind is how the flowers will be displayed. If you are sending a large bouquet to the home, then this is not a real problem, as your lady should have something to hold the flowers readily available. On the other hand, if you are delivering the flowers to her job, she may not have anything to hold the flowers. The longer they sit without water the shorter the lifespan of the flowers will be. You can avoid this problem by having the flowers delivered in a vase of some kind, that way, no matter where she is when she gets them, your lady will have something to hold her flowers. The flowers should also for a cohesive statement, where the flowers all match each other and the arrangement makes sense; you do not want to send flowers that look like they were just jammed together into a vase because they happened to be handy.

Quality

Finally, you want to make sure that your lady is getting flowers of high quality. You do not want to send her flowers that have bent stems or torn petals, because the message that you are sending her is that she is not worth all that much to you. The flowers should be strong, vibrant and smell fresh. Your special lady should feel how much you care about her the second that she sees the flowers, and this only happens when the arrangement makes an impression. Though price may be a consideration, sometimes it is better to splurge a little bit on the woman that you love, instead of counting pennies.

Flowers are one of the oldest ways that men have shown women that they are important, and they continue to be a mainstay of male-female relationships to this day. A flower arrangement, when done correctly, will make your lady feel like she is worth the world to you, and they are a terrific way to express affection.

I am Sammie Shields, woman and relationship counselor. I wrote this article because so many of the couples that I talk to have trouble communicating unless they are fighting. A man that surprises the woman that he loves with flowers will make a stronger statement about how he feels about her than he could in an awkward conversation. In Canada flowers are the way to a woman’s heart, and men need to know how to choose a good florist. For my clients I recommend http://www.allflowersandgifts.com  because of their ease to use website and huge selection of flowers for all occasions.

5 Tips For Wrapping Fragile Gifts

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You’re not required to provide a gift when attending an event. But if you want to make a celebrant feel extra special, then offering a present is one way to express your appreciation or affection. Gift-giving is truly a wonderful tradition that people do in order to commemorate special occasions or milestones, and nothing could be worse than getting a lovely yet broken gift because it was not wrapped properly. So, whether you are giving a gift for a special someone out of the blue or if you need to bring a present for a person who is celebrating a special event, you might find these wrapping tips useful.

1. Use a gift box. When you have gifts wrapped by professionals, you’ll notice that they often use sturdy boxes. Others, however, forgo the box because they think that it’s an added cost. But remember that it’s better to pay more for gift wrapping supplies. If you skimp on it and if you don’t obtain a secure container for a breakable gift item, like a vase, glasses or dishes, you’ll only be wasting more money if your delicate piece breaks because of improper packaging. In addition, a gift box makes it easier for you to wrap an item, especially one with an irregular shape.

When choosing a box, make sure to measure the thing that you want to wrap first because you need to allot about 1 to 2 inches of space on all sides. The space is for packing materials and it will also help in cushioning the fragile item.

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2. Layer protective material. It is particularly important for you to use packing materials to protect easily broken gift items. You can use Styrofoam peanuts, bubble wrap, or soft tissue or paper. Begin by putting one layer of cushion at the bottom of the gift box. Gently lay the fragile gift on the soft material. Then, put more packing material on and around the item. Make sure that it is snug in the box and not moving around.

If you’re packing dishes or bowls, put a soft cloth or tissue in between each dish. A few coffee filters will also help in protecting bowls from chips or breakage. When packing tall items, such as vases or glasses, wrap each one in bubble wrap and fill the hollow center with packing peanuts or pellets.

3. Give extra care to particularly delicate items. Certain pieces are made up of smaller and more fragile parts. In order to protect these things from cracking or breaking, wrap these in individual boxes before putting them in the bigger gift box. Use packing materials when needed.

4. Properly secure the lid of the box. You can tape the top before covering the entire box with charming wrapping paper. Another way is to secure the lid using a strong ribbon. The latter is advisable if you are already using a very strong and beautifully colored or printed box.

5. Don’t forget the gift tag. Write a short greeting to the person to whom the gift is intended for before securing that tag on the gift. You can tape this on. Or you can cut a small hole on the tag, thread a nice ribbon or decorative thread through it, and then attach the tag on the gift.

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The blog is by Claire Kurt, a freelancer who often tackles issues about home and parenting. With the help of respected businesses, like US Storage Centers, she wants to provide more helpful info about storage, how to get rid of mess, and other concerns that people often encounter.

6 Different Watch Styles Available Right Now, And How To Choose The Right One For You…

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I know what you are thinking before you even continue reading the rest of this article. You are thinking who in the heck still wears watches these days? We have so many different ways to tell time with one of the main ones being or smart-phone devices. It would seem like a traditional wrist watch would have gone the way of a landline telephone or even a cassette player.

But this is not the case though. Unlike the two other items that I just mentioned a traditional watch will never go out of style. Watches are for those people who like to send a certain message when they are seen. What kind of message you might want to know?

  • A traditional wrist watch lets everyone know you are a person who is serious about your time and you do not want anything to distract you from being able to see the time. This is not the case with a smart-phone device. A watch sends the message that your time is valuable.
  • A traditional wrist watch can be used to convey status to other people. Some watches cost a lot of money and they are made by well-known brands. When people see a person wearing these types of watches right away it brings up positive associations. This is one of the reasons why traditional watches will never go out of style.
  • A traditional wrist sends the message of what type of person you are. Just like the clothes you might wear or the car you might drive there are all sorts of different watches. This is what will be discussed in the rest of this article.

Now women do not traditionally wear watches, but there are watches out there for them to. But I am going to try and be as general as I possibly can be in explaining the different types of watches and how you can choose the one that is best for you. Before we go any further you need to answer one question. Your answer to this question is greatly going to affect what type of watch you are going to be able to get. How much money are you willing to spend in order to make a statement? The amount of money you are willing to spend is very important.

Some people who want luxury, but are not willing to spend or cannot afford to spend a certain amount will look for counterfeit watches that have the name of luxury designers on them. This is illegal and these watches are usually poor quality. Those who have very small budgets might just want something that is casual. You can find plenty of these options in your average department store. Just do not go too cheap though, otherwise you will have problems with the band.

Now let’s get into the different types of watches there are.

The Leather Band watch

One of the most classic styles of watches there are would be one that has a leather band. It works perfectly for those people who have wrists that are either really skinny or really big. They can be easily adjusted and they look quite chic. These types of watches are made to have a formal look to them, far more formal than a sports watch. They do not have as much formality as a stainless steel dress watch though.

The best way for you to wear a leather band watch would be with business casual outfits or semi casual outfits. You can make yourself look sophisticated, but not overly so. These types of watches are perfect for the person who want to look low key, but still be stylish.  The strap color of these watches is usually brown or black. Black is very common, so you might want to consider brown. Plus brown tends to get noticed more when you wear certain colors of clothes.

The Stainless Steel Dress watch

If you really want to make an impression, then the stainless steel dress watch is one of the best ways to do it. These watches are meant to be worn by people who like to get dressy for any number of reasons. These watches are designed to send one clear message to people when they see them, class. Stainless steel dress watches are best worn with suits and dress shirts. The two primary colors you should focus on with these would be silver and gold.

Stainless steel dress watches are not meant to be worn all the time. A lot of it is going to depend on how you are dressed and what the occasion is. Plus these watches tend to not be cheap. Several luxury brands make these types of watches. Can you find cheap versions? Sure you can, but the metal is going to begin to fade over time and you will have to end up replacing the watch sooner then you hoped. In the end it is better to invest in a high quality time piece.

The Sports watch

If there is any type of watch just about every guy should have and even a lot of women it would be the sports watch. Just about any type of casual clothes you might want to wear will work well with one of these watches. Sports watches are made for people who do not want to look formal at all. In fact these watches are the least formal option out there. You can wear this type of watch when you decide to go out for fun to places like the bar or even the gym.

Now the type of features you are going to get with a sports watch are going to be different depending on the brand you go with. Some sports watches have features such as an international dual clock face. Other sports watches you are going to find will have stop watches on them and timers. This make them perfect for those people who like to do exercises such as running. These watches are not that expensive really, but a high quality one can cost you a few hundred though.

Watches designed to be personalized or have a specific look

There are watches out there you can get that are made to be plain fun. These are the watches you can personalize. And even if you cannot personalize them you can mix up the type of band you have in order to change the style when you want. You might need to pay for the band though. These watches are usually cheap and can be found in many stores. An example of a personality watch might be one that has a certain design you wanted on it or a certain design period. These might work better for younger people or women who want their watches to look more festive.

Personality watches are made to get a conversation going. They are made for people to notice them, but in a good way. You can think of these watches are being sort of like peacocking mechanisms.  Just make sure that when you go for one you get one that goes with your personality and style. Once again, going for true personalization should be the goal. There are lots of places on the internet that offer these types of watches and can personalize them however you want.

Retro watches

Retro watches are made for those people who like to have a classic look, but a look that might still be considered cool otherwise. Think of a lot of watches that were worn in the seventies for example. With the right type of outfits those watches would look pretty good right? Well there are several manufacturers that make watches with a retro look. These watches are a perfect way for you to show off your personality as well as have a look you know few other people are going to have.

If you have some vintage clothing you can use to put together certain styles, then retro watches are for you. They come in all sorts of colors and designs and wearing one is certainly going to get you attention. With modern type clothing they might look a little out of place though.

Pocket watches

If you really want a watch that is made to convey sophistication and class, then the pocket watch is perfect for you. You might not see a lot of people who have these types of watches, but they are out there. Pocket watches are usually silver or black. The face is protected by the metal covering. There is a high quality chain that is designed to last for a long time.

These types of watches are made for those people who want sophistication, but with a little bit of a vintage look as well. One thing pocket watches is they are not cheap. In order to get a high quality one you must be prepared to spend a reasonable amount of money.

Choosing the right type of watch for you

In order for you to choose a watch that is going to be right for you, you first have to ask yourself what kind of message are you trying to send to other people when they see the watch you have on. Depending on what kind of person you are and the type of environments you hang out in, having the right type of watch will make a world of a difference.

Think of the type of watch you want to wear the same way you would a pair of shoes. Shoes are made to go with certain outfits and send a message right? Your shoes are one of the first things people notice about you. Well a wrist watch can have a lot of the same power. You just need to make sure you get one that compliments you well.

Going back to the issue of budget, choosing a watch that is high quality is important, but this does not mean you have to aim for a Rolex or a Cartier. These super expensive brands of watches are only for those people who do not mind spending thousands. But there is another problem with getting these types of expensive watches. Your entire look has to match them. I don’t mean your dressing style, but the cost of the clothes you might be wearing.

If people looked at you and say you wearing a Rolex, but saw you had on Old Navy brand clothing how do you believe this would make you look? You need to focus on getting a watch where the brands of clothes along with the style will match the watch. You want a watch that gives you an authentic look. Plus those super expensive watches are not meant to be worn all the time. They are meant to be worn during times where a little bit of showing off is expected, such as formal events.

Avoid low end watches

Just about any style of watch you can think of you are going to be able to find at the low end of the price charts. These watches might seem good, but they are built to last all of five seconds. First of all the clasps will break easily. These watches usually do not look right, plus the do not take a lot to break at all. Invest in a watch that is going to give you a long period of use and as stated before stay away from knock off watches with the names of luxury designers on them. The market for such watches is huge, but the risk is not worth it.

Smart-phones are never going to take the place of having a traditional wrist watch. Watches are just to convenient and they still serve a pretty strong purpose other than telling time that still makes them quite valuable to a lot of people. If you don’t have one then consider getting one. Just make sure you get the right style.

This article was written by Mitchell Lodowski of Manhattan Time Service. He is a master watchmaker with over 35 years of horological experience. Trained in Poland and Switzerland Mitchell’s skill level allows him to work on some of the most complex timepieces ever created, including double tourbillons and minute repeaters (including the famous calibre 89 Patek Philippe pocket watch).  Follow him on Google+, Facebook and Youtube.

Finding The Perfect Gift For The Perfect Parent

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Most children enjoy being able to purchase special gifts and presents for their parents throughout the year. In some cultures, there are days set aside during the year that are specifically used to celebrate and commemorate parents. On these occasions, the children will give their parents gifts,

hugs and kisses in order to make sure they know just how much they care about them. A common problem that most children have is not being able to find the perfect present for their perfect parents. Here are a few tips that can be used in order to help these children achieve their gift-giving goals.

Stop Outside of the Comfort Zone

Just because a parent likes a particular gift one year does not mean that they want to be bombarded in the years to come with the same type of present over and over again. For example, one of the most common gifts that children buy for their fathers is a necktie. The first time that the father receives a necktie,

he may appreciate that gift very much. However, several years down the line, the father may be getting overly frustrated and even saddened by the fact that all he receives each year are neckties.

Step out of the boundaries that surround your comfort zone in order to explore other gift option that will be appealing and exciting for your parents to receive. For example, instead of running out to the store to buy your father another necktie, go to Mens Tungsten Online,

for example, and get him a stylish, new ring or a replacement wedding band.  Mens Tungsten Online is known as being one of the many appealing websites that sell stylish designs that are pleasing to the eyes and the wallets.

Focus on What the Parents Want

Gifts for parentsAnother great way to get the perfect gifts for parents is to make sure that you know exactly what types of gifts they appreciate the most. Think about the different items that they may have mentioned needing or wanting in the past, but never got around to actually buying those items. For instance, many parents want to replace their wedding bands as anniversary gifts to each other.

As mentioned earlier, children can use online jewelry websites, such as Mens Tungsten Online, to order replacement bands that can be used. Do not just hurry and buy the first thing that you assume your father or mother is going to like just because you bought it.

That would put you right back into the comfort zone of buying neckties and other simple gifts year after year. Provide your parents with a gift that you wanted to give them, because you knew that it would make them happy instead of just yourself.

Plan in Advance and Keep Options Open

By planning as far in advance as possible, children are able to research and plan out their gifts with an ample amount of time. This will allow them to explore all of the options available and then choose accordingly which one is going to be purchased.

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