FASHION TALKS
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How to walk gracefully in high heels: 7 effective tips
When Marilyn Monroe said, “Give a girl the right pair of shoes, and she can conquer the world,” we’re pretty sure she was talking about high heels. But what if you can’t walk in high heels? That negates any potential conquest, whether in a boardroom or bar. Fortunately, we’ve gathered some hand tips to help you walk in heels quickly and gracefully. We recommend taking these tips to heart and giving them a try. What do you have to lose? So, we’ve rounded up seven tips for walking in heels the right way, in addition to a selection of our favorite heel styles that we love. From affordable basics to…
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Scented candles with cheeseburger ingredients
Recently, well-known restaurant brands have also been trying to keep close ties with the fashion world, and we have recently been blown away by an increasing number of interesting fashion collaborations and events. Few people know this, but a few years ago, the famous fast food chain – McDonald’s – launched a rather unusual product in the form of a series of scented candles that smelled like the toppings of a royal cheeseburger. One such set of candles is called the Quarter Pounder Scented Candle Pack and is dedicated to the fiftieth anniversary of everyone’s favorite Royal Cheeseburger. The limited edition scented candle set contains the scent of Quarter Pounder’s…
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Uniform dressing
Over the past few decades, the way clothing and fashion has changed not only on the runways of fashion shows. the economic crisis of 2008 overshadowed the consumer hysteria of the early 2000s and its inherent brand mania and excesses. And today – with the wide variety of fashion – the season’s staple garments do not generate the same excitement among buyers. The abundance of choice has had the opposite effect: large numbers of people are beginning to gravitate more and more toward fashion asceticism. This phenomenon is known as the “uniform”. Proponents of this style usually only add a certain number of specific clothing elements to their outfits, and…
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How to button the jacket
With the variety of men’s closets, the seemingly simple question of how to button a jacket can raise questions. Today’s Fashiongton Post will dispel all doubts and tell you when and how many buttons to fasten on your jacket or blazer. The most common type is the single-breasted jacket (with one vertical row of buttons), so we’ll start with that. How to button a jacket with two buttons Two button jackets are the most popular these days. There is just one simple rule you need to know here – don’t fasten the bottom button. The origin of this interesting rule is attributed to King Edward VII of England, who ruled…
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Après-ski
When translated from French, it means “after skiing”, so this category includes all the clothes you would normally wear after a day of skiing or snowboarding on the slopes, lounging by the fireplace, drinking wine, relaxing while wearing practical, comfortable and stylish clothing. Sweaters with Scandinavian prints, giant fur hats with ear flaps, colorful capes, and more. When skiing became not only an athlete’s profession but also a fashionable social activity, the “après-ski” style became popular. By the end of the 1920s, many fashion designers of the time began to design lines of clothing specifically for wearing at ski resorts.
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Solid Perfume
Most of us are used to pressing the dispenser of a stylish glass bottle to use perfume, although we should not forget the solid perfumes in elegant little boxes. Solid perfume compositions are the origin of the art of smell. Perfumes appeared in solid form hundreds of years ago and will likely last the same amount of time, as their ingredients are not harmful to the environment or the human body. The basis for creating dry fragrances are solid vegetable oils, most commonly coconut oil, jojoba oil and shea butter. In combination with them, beeswax, propolis or other astringent ingredients are added to provide a solid consistency. The perfume compositions…
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The Complete Guide to Arabian Clothing
Before we begin an exciting journey into Arabian fashion, let’s take a look at some boring geographical facts. Many people believe that Arabic is the exclusive language of the Arabs. However, just as there are many English-speaking countries outside of the UK, there are Arabic-speaking countries outside of the Arabian Peninsula. Arabs live only in the Gulf region, where we will explore what they wear. Without a brief look at the history, religion and perhaps the climate of these countries, it is difficult to understand all the clothing choices of the fashionistas in these countries. Arabian Fashion Most Middle Eastern women wear a black robe like dress called the Abaya,…
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Monochrome resonance
Whether it’s color blocking or graphic patterns, black and white monochrome is a big part of the 2013 trend. It has transformed from a basic closet piece to a bold and stylish one. The chic choice of black and white with monochrome made a dramatic and cool return to the forefront of fashion. Black and white have proven to be both eye-catching and timeless. No color can be a beautiful thing. Wearing black and white is simple in nature, but for the same reason it can prove to be bold and vibrant. Dressing in this way allows an individual’s personality to shine through. It’s a whole new direction, totally “chic”.…
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5 Essentials in Perfume Collecting
After consulting with the country’s leading perfumers, The Fashiongton Post’s editorial team has prepared the top five fragrance ingredients that every good perfume collection should contain. Bergamot Bergamot is essential in perfumery, it is almost always considered the main element of all fresh and intense perfumes, and is the only citrus fruit that is not found in food and is used exclusively in perfumery. It is not for nothing that perfumers consider this ingredient as the basis of the perfume base. Patchouli Patchouli plays an important role in perfumery, especially in Asia, as it is one of the signature scents of Indian culture. Not only does patchouli have a distinctive…
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5 ways to wear a long skirt
Long skirts or maxi dresses are a staple piece for any spring or summer closet, but they can also be worn during the cooler fall and winter months. This timeless garment is the ideal way to make a statement, and its elegant look will shine at daytime and evening events. A maxi dress is a very comfortable and convenient piece to keep in your closet, but can be daunting when it comes to styling. No worries! You can wear an extra-long dress all year round – from the heat of summer to the snowy winter days – in one of these striking looks. Contents How to design a maxi dress…
