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Dangerously Fashionable

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Everyone wants to be fashionable. That is why you read this blog, isn’t it. You want to know what the current and future trends of fashion are in the world. This is good and respectable. Everyone has the right to look good and feel good about themselves and that is what fashion really is all about, feeling good about one’s self. There is a dirty little secret in the fashion world though. This secret is that if the fashion is used too heavily or without care, it can actually be dangerous.

The large eyes of Lady Gaga in her “Bad Romance” music video have rekindled a disturbing trend in the fashion world. This trend tend is ordering of non-prescription contents that force the eyes to open slightly larger and creates the appearance of a larger iris. These contacts are not properly fitted to a person and not recommended by any medical professional. There are simply too many risks for the eyes including scratching, infection and even blindness. This is a fashion trend to avoid completely. If you want wider and larger eyes like Lady Gaga, consider using eye shadow that brightens and enlarges the eyes visually without actually affecting the eyes.

High heels are the boon and bane of many women. The shape and beauty that the shoes offer are so desirable. These shoes can make a person appear taller and sleeker. They are expressive and fun, lifting the butt and shaping the legs. However, the use of the high heeled shoes over long periods of time can have a serious side effect. Too frequent of a use of these shoes can cause ankle and back pain, resulting in discomfort. They can also irritate the tendons in the legs and feet, causing extreme discomfort and pain. Consider wearing the heels at the event, but wear flats to the event.

Excessively dying one’s hair is fun. It is a lot of fun shifting the color of the hair to match a mood or an outfit. However, this can cause the hair to become brittle and even fall out. If you are infrequently dying your hair, consider using a soft hair dye with a conditioner. If you are constantly dying your hair, consider buying a wig. Not only will the wig allow you to safely and easily change your hair color, but it will also allow you to change your hair style without damaging your hair. Simply tie your real hair up and slip the wig over it. Some of these wigs can even be hard to tell from real hair.

Make-up is something that most women cannot do without. Even a trip to the gym in a pair of sweats and a tee-shirt requires some make-up. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as it can give confidence and help a person to hide skin blemishes. However, not removing the make-up at the end of the day is also a bad habit of many women. This can cause some problems for the skin, including infections and clogged pores. The infections occur when the make-up is pushed into a small cut as you sleep and clogged pores occur the same way but with a pore in the skin. Wearing make-up is fine, but be sure to wash the make-up off before going to sleep. Too tired to completely wash your face, well, use a make-up removal pad or sheet to quickly and easily remove the make-up before bed.

Dressing well and looking beautiful is something that most people cannot imagine not doing. This is a good thing. Dressing well and looking beautiful makes for more confident people and confidence is true beauty. Using these tips and being aware of the dangers of not properly using the fashion can help to increase this confidence and increase a person’s well-being.

The Ever-Standing Awesomeness of Doc Marten Boots!

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According to a website called Boots99.com—that is solely dedicated to boots, and really has an obvious biding passion for Doc Marten boots, which are perhaps the best-known and longest-standing brand of men’s boots (and now women’s boots, designer shoes, sandals, formal shoes, you name it)—they offer a pretty in-depth history on the origination of these fancy fire-stompers. I find that sometimes citing the pros is the best way to offer a great definition as to why these designer boots have become a fashion staple and mainstay in American society over the past 5-6 decades, or so; and have actually been used, and very popular, ever since they were first devised by a German doctor named Klaus Maertens at the end of the Second World War, in 1945.

According to Boots99.com, the history of these boots—which I ever so lovingly adore wearing daily—is rather rich, indeed. To better apprise you, sometimes you find a story that is so on-point and factual that you could not tell it better on your own. While this is an ever so rare occurrence for me, today I was delighted to read about the history of Doc Martens Boots and the infamous AirWair branding that has emanated from their popularity amongst consumers. This brand really has become an iconic popular culture fashion superlative over the past forty some-odd years, or so.

According to Boots99.com and Wikipedia, the rich and invigorating history of these boots is as follows; and after some fact-checking on the Doc Marten website, indeed this is the real, factual accounting of it.

“Klaus Maertens was a doctor in the German army during World War II. While on leave in 1945, he injured his ankle while skiing in the Bavarian Alps. He found that the standard issue army boots were too uncomfortable on the injured foot. While recuperating he designed improvements to the boots. He designed a shoe that was made of soft leather, and softer, air-padded soles. When the war ended and the Germans commenced panicked looting of valuables from their cities, Dr. Maertens took something truly valuable: leather from a cobbler’s shop. He made himself a pair of boots with the now-famous air-cushioned soles.

He didn’t have much luck selling his shoes until he met up with an old university friend, Dr. Herbert Funck, in Munich in 1947. Funck was intrigued by the new shoe design, and the two went into business that year in Seeshaupt, Germany, using some discarded rubber from Luftwaffe airfields. The comfortable and durable soles were a big hit – with housewives; 80% of their sales during the first decade were to women over 40.

Sales had grown so much by 1952 that they opened a factory in Munich. In 1959, the company had grown large enough that Drs. Maertens and Funck started looking to market internationally. Almost immediately, British shoe manufacturer R. Griggs Group Ltd. bought patent rights in order to manufacture the shoes in the UK. Griggs anglicised the name, slightly re-shaped the heel to make them fit better, added the trademark yellow stitching, and trademarked the soles AirWair.”

One final note here: I need to get my hands on another pair!

Kozlak’s Royal Oak Restaurant

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Opened in November of 1977 on the property that used to be The Sandpiper Restaurant, Kozlak’s Royal Oak Restaurant is one of the premier family owned eating establishments in the Twin Cities.

Emanating a 1980’s mood with its opulent crown molding, plastic plants, high ceilings and bay windows allowing a look onto the patio and garden, Kozlak’s takes you on  a trip back in time to the supper club days before chain restaurants and hip food trends spoiled the pleasure of dining out.

The service is top notch, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu, wine and chef specials.  The dining room is spacious but lacking an intimacy that couples may be looking for.  The tables are draped in white linen, set properly, and carefully displayed for the sequential tour through the meal.

The appetizer of bruschetta is a bit of a disappointment.  The tomatoes are a bit oxidized and flavorless, and for a cold first course, curiously served on a hot plate.  The house salad is remarkable, somewhere between a garden salad and a Caesar, tossed with a salty sweet mayonnaise-based dressing refreshingly created by the chef.  The twin medallions of beef are tender and perfectly cooked; the mashed potatoes are real potatoes, and are wonderfully whipped, seasoned and piled high alongside the entrée.  The vegetables are fresh, and not a frozen boxed variety that are delivered to restaurants these days. The risotto cakes were boring, bland, and undercooked, lacking the enjoyable crunch that accompanies something grilled with Panko bread crumbs.  The White Zinfandel was a good choice to match the earthiness of the beef, and paired along with the seasoning in the vegetables quite well.

The dessert choices are fresh but limited. The apples, caramel, and whipped cream served Neapolitan style in a small chimney glass is elegant, simple, and a wonderful way to end the meal.

Kozlak’s also has banquet space, on and off-site catering and an outstanding New Orleans Jazz Brunch on Sunday’s.  Too find out more, visit kozlaks.com.

When searching for a pleasant, uncomplicated meal, with a menu that has a proven shelf life and a staff that treats you like a customer and not a number, then you will enjoy Kozlak’s Royal Oak Restaurant.

Vintage Shades Compliment Sizzling Summer Looks

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Living in the ever so sunny state that is Arizona, you can bet that there are two things that I see most people always with: A bottle of water to prevent dehydration, and a nifty pair of shades to block the sun from their eyes; for that matter some high-rated SPF sunscreen is always must-have, too. However, what I have tended to notice is that many people prefer a wide variety of different sunglasses, which offer umpteen amounts of countless and endless accessory possibilities whenever you are getting ready to go out in the sun on a particular day. But when it comes to men’s fashion—and its relationship to sunglasses—boy do I see some really just horrible and heinous combinations! From cheap, plastic glasses, to the always ‘damn bro’ wrap-around sunglasses that really make most men look like they are about to go on a skiing expedition during the middle of July!

For these reasons, and oh’ so many more, I have decided to yap to you about my affinity for vintage shades. There are several ways that vintage shades can help you avoid a fashion ‘faux paw’ these days. And, you don’t have to spend your entire checking account just to get your hands on a sweet pair. This is a lesson that I have learned a long time ago, after losing numerous pairs of costly designer sunglasses, and fretting over them getting scratched, broken or misplaced. Long gone are those woes: Easily replaced by ordering decent quality, ‘knock-off’ vintage shade brands online for pennies on the dollar—when compared to their so-called ‘designer’ counterparts.

If you are a ‘brand whore,’ well you probably will greatly disagree with me. That’s okay, those major mall department stores LOVE to keep taking you to the bank by charging you $200 to get a pair of sunglasses that you more than likely will lose, or break within a year—assuring that you once again head back there for another pair. So go figure.

As for me, a nice pair of vintage sunglasses, as the ones you see pictured to the upper left, always suit my summer attire. And they don’t cost me a fortune. For that matter, I could care less if they get lost; I simply buy another pair for cheap online. And that’s that!

Picking the Right Fashion Purse

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Purses are an essential part of getting ready to go out. They provide a convenient place to hold everything that a woman might need to go out. They hold the wallet, the identification, make-up, feminine products, hair products and just about everything else that might be needed when out and about. With so many purses on the market, it can be rather difficult to keep up with the trends and styles regarding purses. Learning how to pick the right purse for your body and style is essential to looking your best with that essential piece of fashion.

There are some rules that should be followed when picking out a purse. The first is to carry a purse that is appropriate for the place you are going to. You do not want to bring a big suitcase of a purse if you are going out dancing. The purse will only hinder your ability to move and will become heavy after a while. You also do not want to carry a clutch or wristlet if you plan on being out all day. This style of purse will not be able to carry everything you might need.

Other rules on the types of purses that a woman should carry involve the woman’s body shape and size. A small woman should never carry a large purse. This large purse will only overwhelm her and make her appear even smaller. A tall and large woman should not carry a small clutch or wristlet. This will only make the woman look bigger and taller. It will also de-emphasize the purse and not allow it to shine as the fashion piece that it was meant to be.

A woman who is more round in appearance should not carry a round purse. This would only make her appear rounder. Instead, she should carry a square or rectangular purse that has some actual shape. This will help to break that curvy shape and add more length and structure. She should also carry the purse away from her heaviest part in order to decrease the emphasis on that area.

Women who are skinny should not carry long and rectangular purses. This will make it appear that the woman is even taller and squarer than she is. Instead, she should consider carrying a rounder bag. She should carry the bag near her waist to bring the eye to her smaller waist. If she is light on the top, she may even carry the purse under her arm which will add bulk to that region.

Color is not of a small consequence when picking out a purse. Unless you have plan of purchasing every color purse under the sun, picking a purse that is a bright or bold color can be a bad thing. Having a pop of color is good, but keep that pop is a classic color such as purple, blue or red. Purses that are great for year round use include those purses that act as a neutral, tan, black, silver or navy.

Lighter colored purses should be carried during the summer months. This is because the lighter color purses are more likely to fit in with the bright and light clothing that most people wear during the summer. Darker colored purses should be worn during the winter months as they will fit with the bulkier and heavier outfits that are worn in the colder months. These are guidelines though, and not set laws. It is possible to wear a lime green purse in the dead of winter and a black purse in the summer.
The number one thing to remember about purse shopping is to buy a purse that fits you and your lifestyle. Do not purchase a small purse if you are then going to hate it because you cannot fit everything you need in it. Purses and fashion are for your pleasure, and if the purse is not a pleasure to use, then do not use it. Buy what makes you happy, but also makes you look good and feel confident.

Fall’s Hottest Shoes for Women

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Woman’s footwear is always changing. Not only does a woman need shoes that fit her outfit, but she needs the shoes to fit in with the latest styles. The next season’s shoes are already out on the market, and they are sharp, literally. The pointed pumps are back! This classic style never goes out of style, but every now and again, it gets the recognition that it deserves as a fashionable piece of a woman’s wardrobe.

There are some benefits to the pointed toe pump. First, they help to flatter every body type. They help to draw the eye into a very sharp and strait line. This helps to create length and leanness, even if the body is not quite as lean and long. It also helps to add a sense of confidence and sophistication to an outfit that would otherwise be less so. This style shoe does not cramp the toes like one would think, but rather extends beyond the toe leaving the toes in the wider section of the shoe.

The pointed toe pumps and shoes do not have to be plain and bland. They can be more daring and eye-catching. These shoes like the calf leather pump from Luis Vuitton sports a large bow over the toe of the pump. While this does distract from the line that the pump would otherwise create, it does add a visual interest to an otherwise boring shoe. The Slingback from Stella McCartney offers the best of the pointed heel pump and the sex appeal of the strappy heel. Covered with small studs, this shoe is all the rage with the sleek and the daring.

No matter what style of pointed toe pumps you favor, you will be the head of your fall fashion class with these shoes. Easy to pair with everything from jeans to a suit, the pointed toe pump and heels are incredibly versatile and flattering. Enjoy them and this fall season’s greatest styles.