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G-Star Fall 2011 RTW Collection

Unusually darken up for a G-Star fashion show, this season’s collection for the Fall/Winter 2011/2012 season surprised us through mysterious hues of grey, midnight blue or khaki. With a refine asymmetry spotted from one look to another, this collection provides a new series of fashion trends underneath an edgy-chic urban style selected for menswear as well for the ladies.
09 May, 2011

Bashfully walking down the runway, the models selected present in a non-cheerful but imposing posture a series of looks ready to rock the streets after the show. The grungy-chic fashion trend influences the G-Star typical edgy-urban trend-mark by taking it to another level, where the details rise above everything and colors fade easily yet still maintain a sophisticated allure to every design.

With a lot of attitude shown through these stylish fabulous looks presented and uniqueness attached to every outfit, G-Star’s fashion show entertains through playful shapes, interesting mixes of textile material, darken up hues in shades of grey, blue or khaki, coming as a contrast with the vivid colorful printed accessories, from plaid shirts to abstract printed scarves, pop out bloody-red shoes and leather men gloves in a few different shades, from white to brown, black or electric blue.

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Corneliani. "From the Safari to the Polo match."

Corenliani's Milan debut collection certainly asserts the Italian brand's position amongst other great designers. The beginning of this collection gives me flashes of classic Tarzan and a "proper" wealthy person's safari (in a good way) then progresses to give potential examples for other gentlemen activities– such as polo or perhaps croquet.

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There's this very easy elegance about the collection that keeps every look appealing; I think it's the loose tailoring– there's lots of triple-pleated trousers, roomy jackets, and relaxed knitwear. With an abundance of overall gentleman's versatility, Corenliani's offers pieces that can easily manifest into any gents spring wardrobe.

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Men's Suit Colors: Tan - Khaki - Taupe Suits


Formality of a Tan Suit
Construction of the Tan Suit
Fitting a Light Brown or Tan Suit
Matching Tan Suit with other Colors
Do you need a Tan or Khaki Suit?

Introduction to the Tan Suit

The English language has an abundance of words that all imply a light brownish-gray color. Different designers frequently use different words for the same color, or the same word for very different colors. For purposes of stylistic discussion they all behave about the same -- you won't find any set of circumstances where a "tan" suit would be appropriate but “khaki" wouldn't be. In their most common usage the different styles of light coat break down as follows:

  • Tan refers to light, predominantly brown shades.

  • Dun refers to a darker brown than tan, sometimes with a greenish tint.

  • Khaki is the most dominantly yellow shade of the related colors, with little brown or gray.

  • Taupe is a darker color with gray tones as well as brown.

mens suit color shades tan taupe khaki

These are, however, only general guidelines, and every store or designer will have a slightly different take on each color. It's not impossible to see other terms as well -- just remember that, from a stylistic standpoint, they all follow the same rules. Which one to purchase will be a matter of taste, complexion, and budget.

Formality of the Tan Suit

Light colors like tan are not as formal as their darker counterparts. Brown suits in general have been a historically informal choice, and have only recently been embraced as business-wear by men looking to break-up the monotony of dark color in their wardrobe. The lighter versions are still considered purely social wear or seasonal wear by those who adhere to strict dress rules.

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Lighter color suits are also associated with spring and summer, their lighter shades signifying the lightness of the season. Trying to wear a light colored suit in New York City during December not only invites odd looks but opens a man up to the impracticality of keeping it clean from muddy slush. Light colored suits are best for dry & warm weather.

As a result, tan suits are usually considered business-casual wear. They may well be appropriate attire for daily work at more relaxed offices, but will not serve at formal meetings or serious occasions. These lighter suits shine best when worn for social and relaxed occasions -- as poisonous as the term "leisure suit" has become, with its brightly-colored polyester associations, that's exactly what most light brown/yellow/gray suits are made for. They're a relaxed choice for men who prefer to appear well-dressed even during their personal time. Patterning may be used to make the suit still more casual. Both stripes and checks are common in light brown suits, including subdued plaids of varying earth-tones.

Construction of the Tan Suit

Light-colored tan suits are often used as comfortable summer wear, and tend to be made from lighter fabrics with lighter construction in the shoulders and perhaps even unlined. Both cotton and linen are common, in varying weaves and usually in reasonably thin cloth. Some of these suits can be constructed without dyes, using the natural color of the thread to create a light tan. Others will be dyed further for a deeper color, or create a pattern from threads of multiple colors woven together. Textured cloths like tweed and corduroy are popular for their relaxed appearance and visually "busy" forms.

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Wool suits can be thicker and richer-looking than their cotton or linen counterparts. They hang in a flatter drape with a little more visual weight, and can add to a man's bulk as well. In tans they tend toward the yellowish-brown of camelhair, a traditionally casual look. Camelhair jackets are rarely made from the hair of actual camels, which tends to be uncomfortably coarse; when it is a blend of softer wools is almost always used, dyed to achieve the same color. Some natural wools also have their own light brown coloring, and can be used un-dyed in suit construction.

Fitting a Light Brown or Tan Suit

Khaki or tan suits can be fitted as close or as loose as the wearer pleases. Lighter fabrics, especially linens, can be prone to wrinkling if they are improperly fitted, however -- a loose suit will billow and fold, while a too-tight fit causes the material to bunch up in unattractive ripples. A well-measured suit still needs to sit comfortably at all points without constricting movement or flapping loosely. In fact it is worth pointing out that of all suit colors, the light browns, tans, and khakis are the least forgiving when it comes to fit as they will readily show the shadows and creases associated with bad drape and hang. So if this suit isn’t custom, make sure it fits well off the rack and take it to a tailor for final adjustment!

As a casual garment, a light brown suit allows for numerous stylistic changes. Flourishes that would be considered too "busy" for the boardroom are appropriate on a suit worn during leisure time. A smaller "ticket pocket" above the normal front pockets gives the front of the suit a busier appearance, as does a boutonnière. Nearly any light or pastel color will work as a pocket square, and can be folded as extravagantly as a man pleases. Even rustic touches like leather elbow pads are not out of place on a casual tan suit although this final touch regulates the suit to non-business wear.

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Matching a Tan Men's Suit with other Colors

Tan, dun, and the other light shades are usefully "neutral" colors -- they have no natural antecedents or opposites on the color wheel. There are really only two ways to clash badly with a khaki or tan: wearing very bold colors that overpower the restrained suit, or wearing colors that are similar but not quite exact matches. Pure black and bright colors look particularly odd with the casual light browns, and should be avoided. Any very stark shift from one color to another is going to look odd with tans -- plan on a gently-gradated appearance full of neighboring colors rather than one based on attractive contrast if you're going to make light brown a part of your outfit.

The other key to matching your tan suits well is to bring out the underlying colors of the suit. Some tans are very heavily brown, while others have gray, yellow, or even olive green undertones. These usually go unnoticed, but can be emphasized by the other pieces in your outfit. Yellow striping in a tie can bring out the yellow of a khaki suit, for example, or a spring green shirt under an olive-tinted brown suit can make the entire ensemble appear very carefully-coordinated. The opposite is also true, of course -- if you wear a tan suit with faint yellow undertones and wear a light purple shirt or tie, you risk looking like an Easter egg. Be sure to keep the dominant tones of your shirt and tie collections in mind when you buy a tan suit, and avoid anything with a contributing color that's going to clash badly.

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Do you need a Tan or Khaki Suit?

Light brown, tan, khaki, and taupe suits are informal wear when compared with their darker colored brethren. They may be appropriate for some offices, but in general they are meant for days out, parties, and social engagements. A man who enjoys dressing up to suit-and-tie standards for such occasions has a regular use for tan suits, especially when the season calls for something lighter than grey or navy. Teachers may also find it makes a useful gap between professional dress and not looking like "the man" to students, though the latter may be a hopeless endeavor no matter what you wear.

If you only wear suits as a business matter and prefer a more casual standard for your personal life, you may not need a light brown suit in your closet. It could serve as an occasional outfit for work-related parties, particularly in the summer, but the odds are that you'd be able to find something else to work just as well.

The tan suit is ideal for the man looking to expand his dress wardrobe without adding yet another piece of business-formal wear that looks overdressed in casual company.

An Introduction to Shirt Fabrics

Shirt fabrics, or "shirtings" as they are called by tailors, are of various nature and variously appropriate. Cotton is by far the most common fabric for dress shirts, and most fabric names refer to a particular method of weaving it. The numbers sometimes listed with fabrics denote the thickness of the yarn from which the fabric is made; higher numbers mean thinner yarn, and thence finer cloth and higher prices.

Men's Shirt Fabric Oxford
Oxford cloth, the coarsest shirting, is nonetheless quite soft and comfortable. A more casual fabric, its most natural form is the button-down collar. In colored and patterned Oxford shirts, only the threads running in one direction are dyed, while the others are left white. This gives the fabric its characteristic textured appearance. Pinpoint Oxford is woven likewise, but of finer yarn, and is thus smoother and more formal. Royal Oxford is finer still, and can stand proudly beside a fine wool suit and expensive tie.

Men's Shirt Fabric PoplinPoplin bears a smoother texture but similar weight, the result of a fine yarn running one way with a thicker one interweaving it. It is soft and comfortable, and often used in more casual shirts. Colors find themselves easily at home here, and it takes sporty patterns especially well.

Men's Shirt Fabric CottonCotton twill, a shimmery diagonal weave, makes for richly textured shirts without sacrificing formality. In herringbone twill, the direction of the diagonals switches back and forth every quarter inch or so, giving the fabric even more depth. When occasion or whim calls for a solid shirt, twill plays the role with panache.

Men's Shirt Fabric BroadclothFiner still is broadcloth, of fine yarn woven so tightly that it gleams. This is the most formal shirting for day-to-day wear. End-on-end broadcloth is that made by interweaving threads of alternating colors for a visual texture so subtle it appears solid from an arm's length away. Thanks to its tight weave, this cloth displays patterns with exquisite precision.

Formal shirts are made of white piqué cotton, which boasts a rich, woven texture. This is the only shirt proper for black tie or white tie, and it is not appropriate for anything else.

Besides pure cotton, all the fabrics above can be found in cotton/polyester blends. These are less expensive, and while they do not look as rich or feel as smooth, they can often be worn without ironing. No-iron 100% cotton shirts offer the rich look of natural fiber with the ease of synthetics, but the good ones are very expensive and the cheap ones irritate the skin. Synthetics fibers get itchy and uncomfortable in extreme heat, i.e. over 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Ironing is really not that much work, and it is the surest way to look and feel good in shirts which are affordable enough that you can stock your closet with a diverse collection of them.

Indian Designer ANAND KABRA and his gorgeous designs

While going through the collections at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2011, i couldnt resist myself but look at the clothes designed my this amazing guy ANAND KABRA. His Latest Autum Winter Collection is superb, especially the traditional indian wear. So you have beautiful lehengas wid cholis and sarees to salwar kameezes. Love the colors he has used and would love to see a lot of celebs wearing his creations at various weddings and events.

I am putting 5 of my favorites from his collection. Post your comments and let me know what you think of them. Which amongst the 5 is ur favorite and which celeb would u like to see wearing it.
My Favorite is the yellow one.
Much more success to you Mr. Kabra :)





Buy earrings, How to Buy the Best Earrings

Buy earrings, How to Buy the Best EarringsBuy earrings, Earrings allow you to beautify yourself in a great way. These small items of jewelry have a great impact on the onlookers. Not only do they make you look attractive but also increase the beauty of your outfit. There are scores of choices that you can find in earrings. In the present times, in particular, the world of earrings has become truly infinite. Earnings are considered extremely important jewelry because they have a very prominent placement.

As your face is what everyone notices first earrings naturally get a lot of attention than other jewelry that you put on. This is why you need to select earrings with much care. Here are few things that you need to bear in mind while selecting earrings.

Size. The size of the earrings is an important aspect to consider while buying them for yourself. You can find scores of different sizes in earrings. Some are very big while others are very small. The choice of the size of earrings depends on your liking as well as the size of your own face. If your face is small, you should not earrings that are too big. In the same way, those who have larger faces can go for small or big earrings.

Material. The material of the earrings is something that deserves a lot of attention as well.

There are several materials that you can choose from. These include gold, silver, plastic, bronze, diamonds etc. You can get earrings in any materials that you like. However, you should remember that the material that you select should suit the occasion on which you wish to wear your earrings. Gold and diamond earrings are mostly suitable for formal occasions such as weddings, business meetings and parties etc. On the other hand, silver makes ideal earrings for regular or casual wear.

Price. Also, it is essential to consider the price of the earrings. You need to know how much you can spare to get these jewelries so that you can explore the collections that are that you can actually afford to buy. Gold and diamond earrings are very costly while earrings in other materials such as plastic and silver are more affordable. So have an idea about your own pocket so that you can buy the best earrings within your budget.


Health And Fitness For Women

Health And Fitness Tips For Women
A slim and trim and well toned body is a delight not only to flaunt, but also to behold. Today, women all over the world aim at the zero size and hourglass waistlines. However, the fast paced lifestyles we lead and the demands made on our time, at work and at home, make it impossible to stay in shape and perfect physical and mental health without dedication and guidance.


The best tips for workout routines applicable to women include the following:

Develop a plan
Chalk out your daily chores and free time on hand and only then design a fitness regime to work out. This will ensure that your workout routine will be managed within the free time on hand and the quality of the regime will not be hampered due to any disturbances.
Consult your doctor

It is very important to consult the family doctor and confirm your fitness level to take on the regime intended. It will do you good to periodically check your blood pressure and pulse rate. You should ideally adopt a fitness routine only after consulting your doctor and trainer and considering all the options, pros and cons involved.

Stay motivated

If company helps to motivate you, exercise at the local gym. Remember that the body loses mobility and flexibility with every break in the regime. Identify a space, time and routine that will keep sedentary habits at bay and enable you to exercise regularly.

Remember to adopt warm up and cool down exercises

It helps to develop the routine, complete with warm up exercises prior to the main work out and cool down exercises post regime. Gentle flexing before and after helps a lot and keeps strain and injury away. The warm up exercises enable the body to gradually adapt to the postures required during the regime, while the cool down exercises help to relax the body after the regime, neck, shoulders and every body part involved in the work out.

There are many online and offline resources that help you to put great exercise regimes together and offer guidelines 24 hours a day. Also there are certain simple exercises that you can adopt and practice even as you handle your daily chores, like:

1. Standing with your feet apart and knees slightly bent and bending your torso to the right and left for a great stretch
2. Lying on your back and bending your knees and raising your legs to cross your ankles to tone stomach muscles with the controlled movement and breath
3. Going down on and straightening one leg out at a time
4. Striding forward one leg at a time, keeping your back straight and bending both knees till each one, in turn, nearly touches the floor
5. Holding a chair and in turn, turning your legs out slightly and then raising one at a time as high as you can
6. Lying on your back and raising your knees and lower legs so that they are parallel to the ground
7. Sitting on a stool and resting your forearms over your thighs as you lean forward and pick up a dumb bell weight with one hand at a time

The workout routines are many and it is important to first identify the kind or level of toning you desire before taking on an exercise regime. It is just as important to compliment the fitness regime with a well balance diet. You should also consider simple toning exercises for all round fitness and tone muscles that lose strength and appeal with age. These exercises also help you address problems such as sagging skin and droopy posture.
Remember there are many experts who make themselves physically available or guide you online or offline, either free or for a reasonable fee.