Summer Style Essentials: The Best Fashion Accessories for the Season

June is here! Summer (almost) is coming!

With the arrival of summer, it's time to embrace the spirit of the sun-soaked days and warm nights with a fresh, stylish ensemble. Fashion accessories play a pivotal role in elevating your summer outfits, adding flair and personality to your look.

In this blog post, we'll explore the must-have fashion accessories that will complete your summer wardrobe and keep you looking chic and trendy all season long. From statement sunglasses to vibrant scarves, let's dive into the world of summer fashion and discover the essentials that will make heads turn wherever you go!

1. Oversized Sunglasses: A staple accessory for summer, oversized sunglasses not only protect your eyes from the sun but also exude an air of sophistication. Choose a pair with trendy frames like cat-eye, round, or square shapes to add a touch of glamour to your summer outfits. Don't be afraid to go for bold colors or unique patterns to make a statement.

2. Straw Hats: Keep cool and shield yourself from the sun's rays with a stylish straw hat. Whether it's a classic wide-brimmed floppy hat, a trendy boater hat, or a chic fedora, straw hats add an instant dose of summer vibes to any look. Opt for a neutral tone or experiment with colorful ribbons and embellishments to match your personal style.

3. Statement Earrings: Upgrade your summer outfits with eye-catching statement earrings. Choose oversized hoops, tassel earrings, or geometric shapes to add a playful and vibrant touch to your ensemble. These accessories effortlessly elevate even the simplest of outfits, making them perfect for daytime adventures or evening soirées.

4. Vibrant Scarves: Lightweight and versatile, scarves are a must-have accessory for summer. Tie a colorful scarf around your neck, wear it as a headband, or even as a sarong at the beach. Opt for vibrant prints, floral patterns, or tropical motifs to embrace the essence of the season and add a pop of color to your outfits.

5. Straw Bags: Complete your summer look with a fashionable straw bag. From beach totes to crossbody bags and basket clutches, straw bags are both stylish and practical. They effortlessly complement any outfit, whether you're strolling along the boardwalk or enjoying a picnic in the park. Look for unique designs and embellishments to showcase your individuality.

6. Espadrilles: When it comes to summer footwear, espadrilles are a classic choice. These comfortable and stylish shoes feature woven soles and canvas uppers, offering a perfect blend of casual elegance. Opt for neutral tones or experiment with vibrant colors and patterns to match your summer wardrobe. Whether flats, wedges, or sandals, espadrilles add a touch of effortless chic to any ensemble.

7. Layered Necklaces: Create a boho-inspired summer look with layered necklaces. Mix and match different lengths and styles, combining delicate chains with statement pendants or charms. Layered necklaces instantly elevate your neckline, adding a touch of femininity and a hint of intrigue to your outfits.

Summer fashion is all about embracing lightness, vibrancy, and a carefree spirit. With these essential fashion accessories, you'll elevate your summer style and make a statement wherever you go. Whether it's oversized sunglasses, straw hats, statement earrings, vibrant scarves, straw bags, espadrilles, or layered necklaces, these accessories will add the perfect finishing touches to your summer ensembles. So, get ready to step out in style and make the most of the sun-soaked season ahead!

Stay fashionable and enjoy the summer vibes!

Nostalgic Throwback: Fashion Trends in Summer 2000

Do you remember Summer 2000? Are you even old enough to remember that time period? Well, if you are... Good news, it is now retro!

As we delve into the world of fashion, it's fascinating to take a trip down memory lane and explore the trends that shaped the summer of 2000. The turn of the millennium brought with it a distinct sense of excitement, reflected in the fashion choices of the time.

In this blog post, we'll journey back to the year 2000 and revisit the iconic fashion trends that defined that vibrant summer. So, put on your rose-tinted glasses and join us on this nostalgic sartorial adventure!

1. Denim Everything: Summer 2000 was all about denim, and it dominated the fashion scene in various forms. From denim jackets to jeans, skirts, and even dresses, this versatile fabric was a staple in everyone's wardrobe. Distressed and ripped denim gained popularity, reflecting the rebellious spirit of the era.

2. Cargo Pants and Skirts: Cargo pants and skirts were all the rage in the summer of 2000. These utilitarian-inspired pieces featuring multiple pockets were not only functional but also exuded a cool and laid-back vibe. Paired with tank tops or crop tops, cargo bottoms added a touch of edginess to any outfit.

3. Slip Dresses: The 2000s saw a resurgence of slip dresses, made famous by style icons like Kate Moss and Jennifer Aniston. These slinky, spaghetti-strap dresses in satin or silk fabrics were often worn with delicate cardigans or layered over plain white tees for a casual yet chic look.

4. Baby Tees and Tube Tops: Crop tops took center stage in the summer of 2000, with baby tees and tube tops reigning supreme. These form-fitting tops were often adorned with playful graphics or logos, and they paired perfectly with low-rise jeans or skirts, showing off just the right amount of midriff.

5. Sporty Chic: Athleisure had its moment in 2000, with sporty-inspired fashion gaining popularity. Tracksuits, zip-up hoodies, and athletic shorts were embraced as stylish casualwear. Brands like Adidas and Puma were at the forefront of this trend, with their logo-emblazoned apparel becoming must-haves for the fashion-conscious.

6. Platform Shoes: The '90s influence carried over into 2000, with platform shoes making a strong comeback. Chunky platform sandals and sneakers were all the rage, providing both height and a bold statement to any ensemble. From strappy sandals to platform sneakers, these shoes added an instant boost of style.

7. Hair Accessories Galore: Summer 2000 was not just about clothing trends; hair accessories also played a significant role in defining one's fashion-forward look. Butterfly clips, colorful hair scrunchies, and headbands adorned with beads or flowers were popular choices, adding a whimsical touch to hairstyles.

8. Futuristic Sunglasses: Eyewear in the summer of 2000 took a futuristic turn. Sleek, wraparound sunglasses with mirrored or colored lenses were the epitome of cool. The bolder and more unconventional the shape and design, the better.

Conclusion: 

The fashion trends of summer 2000 embodied a sense of carefree fun and a unique blend of nostalgia and innovation. Denim in all its forms, cargo bottoms, slip dresses, crop tops, sporty chic attire, platform shoes, playful hair accessories, and futuristic sunglasses defined the fashion landscape of that vibrant season. As we reminisce about these trends, let's celebrate the spirit of self-expression and experimentation that continues to shape the ever-evolving world of fashion.

The Secret to Loving Exercise

Want to hear a fun exercise tip?

Don't exercise, pick a sport you find interesting instead.

Same thing goes if you're dieting.

Don't eat vegetables that you know you hate. You eat the vegetables that you know you love because it is easier to stay motivated in your diet by eating things that you love.

So for example let's say that you want to exercise and lose weight, but you hate going to the gym, jogging, hiking, etc. Well, there is a solution: Find a sport that you find personally interesting (eg. Archery) and then learn how to do that sport (possibly by getting Archery Lessons).

This way you are still exercising, but you are doing a sport that you find enjoyable. With luck you will then fall in love with that sport and do it regularly. 

What to do if you later decide that this particular sport isn't for you? Try a different sport! Keep doing it until you find a sport that you love.

The next thing you will know you will love exercising, because for you exercising = a sport that you love.

Same thing goes with your diet. Try new foods that are healthy for you! Keep trying new foods until you find healthy foods that you love to eat.

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Gowns for Summer Season!

When elegance and style intertwine in the hands of a visionary designer, they give rise to a garment of unparalleled allure and sensuality—the exquisite gowns.

These ethereal creations are meant to grace every occasion, embracing diverse body structures with their enchanting embrace.

As summer unfurls its radiant warmth, the trend pendulum swings from minis to micros, from hot pants to bikinis, reaching its zenith. Yet, amidst your plans for a sun-soaked beach holiday in Miami, a whisper beckons you to keep something graceful in your closet—an elegant treasure for those cherished summer evenings with that special someone. And behold, a gown appears, poised to weave magic, rendering your evening both romantic and comfortable, without stifling your spirit.

Allow me to present a selection of designs that blend comfort and effortless grace in perfect harmony.

For those blessed with a figure to evoke envy and a spirit that radiates boldness and romance, this particular gown is a masterpiece destined to accentuate your curves and captivate every gaze. Crafted from diaphanous sheer fabric and adorned with satin's elegant ebony lines, it bestows upon your silhouette a chic allure, adorned with just the right measure of understated charm.

The second gown is tailored for elegant souls, emancipated and free-spirited. It embodies the essence of pristine beauty, imparting a delicate touch to your visage. Woven from ethereal chiffon, it cascades in gentle folds, a symphony of grace in motion. The subtle addition of fur elevates its allure, breathing life into the overall aesthetic.

Lastly, my final creation pays homage to the season by reflecting the vibrant hues of dawn and dusk, embodying the true spirit of summer. Like a canvas kissed by the sun's warm caress, it thrives on sun-kissed skin, bestowing upon its wearer a radiant glow, a divinity that transcends mere fashion.

Dear ladies, seize the reins of this summer, adorned in these exquisite gowns, and let the world bear witness to the fashionista within you.

Take care and may your style shine eternal!

Spring Cycling Fashion in Toronto

Guest Post by C.M.

Bicycles are the latest fashion accessory to go mainstream... the weird thing its not normally what people think of when they think "fashion accessory"... although obviously Paris Hilton seems to think chihuahuas make good fashion accessories.

So ignore the bracelets, the faux scarves, the Fendi bags... watch out when you walk into Club Monaco or any other high end fashion store for women and the biggest accessory in the room is a shiny European-style cruiser bicycle with a price tag of $599 or more.

Blame the explosion of bicycle culture in the mainstream of urban centres around the world, but I am personally going to blame traffic gridlock and Ontario's graduated licenses program (which didn't even put a dent into teenager driver accident fatalities) for making it so much more difficult for young people to get a driver's license.

Whatever the cause, the point is bicycles are now considered kewl and the must-have item for fashionistas who are increasingly environmentally friendly, love yoga, have experimented (and possibly failed) with veganism and seem to have forgotten their boots are made of leather, and so is the nice bicycle seat their sitting on.

Online cycling culture and style has been promoted heavily. There is thesartorialist.com which has a cycling chic section with photos from Milan and Paris, but the absolute favourite is copenhagencyclechic.com, which should be enough to make any red blooded Canadian man drool due to the veritable harem of attractive young women on bicycles on that website.

And when you're thinking fashion, don't think spandex. Yuck. Think jeans, skirts, short shorts and an array of clothing that compliments the female body instead of just clinging tightly to it. (I for one believe cyclists who wear spandex are morons with no fashion sense and wannabe racers.)

In Toronto cycling fashion has reached a point where I sometimes stop my bike and just watch the other cyclists go by just so I can admire the females and their bicycles whizzing by. I can appreciate looking at both.

If you're interested in cycling chic in Toronto you can also check thecommonelite.org, which illustrates you can pretty much wear whatever you want when cycling... and that spandex wearers are a bunch of socially inept rejects.

Footwear and choice of skirt matters little either. You will frequently see young women wearing miniskirts and platforms (or even barefoot) while cycling.

New Fashion Bloggers Wanted

So today we removed 2 fashion bloggers from our list of bloggers - because they haven't posted anything new in years.

Which means we have openings for new fashion bloggers! Yippee!

So what are we looking for in a fashion blogger??? Well lets answer that with some Q and A:

Do I have to be a female?

No! In fact, we would really like it if we had more male fashion bloggers who want to contribute. Very hard to find such men who take an active interest in fashion blogging.

How often do I need to contribute?

Well, not every day clearly. But at least two posts per year would be nice. Or more. You can contribute as much as you want.

Can I post links / advertising?

If it is on the topic of fashion, absolutely you can post links / advertising to fashion, jewelry and a variety of things that fits within Fashion Salon's mantra. Especially if you are posting to things made by Canadians.

Any rules?

Yes. All posts must be family friendly.

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For fun you can also schedule posts that come out on specific dates. For example we already have an upcoming post about Spring fashion relating to bicycles that will come out on April 1st.

We don't recommend posting videos. The reason is because often the video later disappears, so it is better to post photographs because at least those stay. That doesn't mean you cannot post videos, simply be advised that sometimes YouTube removes a video and we don't find out later that the video doesn't exist any more.

The Best Bra for your Breast Type

Infographic guide to choosing the right bra for your breast size, shape and your needs.

Why Good Teeth is your Best Beauty Accessory

Think about this for a moment:

Would you date someone who had bad teeth?

Like, really bad teeth.

So for example, lets go to the mirror right now. Look at your teeth. Ignore your hair, the shape of your face, your skin complexion... ignore all that. How good are your teeth?

Do you take care of them?

How often do you go to the dentist?

When you meet people, they are most likely going to be looking at several things:

• Your eyes.
• Your nose.
• Your teeth.
• Your chest.
• Various other body parts.

They are not necessarily going to notice your purse, your shoes, your bracelets you bought on vacation in Greece, your necklace, your earrings, or even your makeup (because the best makeup is either none at all, or so little makeup they cannot tell you are wearing makeup). In fact, according to men, they are much more likely to notice your breast size then to notice your eye colour.

But they will definitely notice your teeth if you have really bad teeth.

• Crooked teeth.
• Yellow teeth.
• Bad gums that look like they are infected.

Seriously, I know it is bad to be superficial about these things, but this is the way life is. We are just being realistic by accepting the way things are.

So this matters when you are:

Dating - Would you kiss someone with crooked yellow teeth?

At a Job Interview - Would you hire someone who looks like they are too lazy to take care of their teeth?

Hanging out with friends - What if that one friend you've had a crush on for years suddenly becomes single and you have an opportunity to kiss them, but they don't want to get near your disgusting teeth?

And I am sure there are other instances. Like meeting your boyfriend's parents for the first time, so their first impression of you is that you are a disgusting slob who doesn't brush or visit the dentist.

You could have a beautiful body and great fashion sense, but if your teeth are ugly that is going cause problems for you socially.

With respect to eyes, people sometimes wear glasses or contacts. That is basically a necessity just to be able to see.

Your nose probably cannot be changed except with nose exercises or rhinoplasty.

Push up bras might help you in the cleavage department.

But your teeth, for that you really need a good dentist.

Archer Dental in Toronto is Toronto's Best Dentist, offering a range of dentistry services including cosmetic dentistry.

Yes, you should definitely go get cleanings and have your teeth fixed, but Cosmetic Dentistry offers a range of options to make your smile even better looking, even if you don't have crooked yellow teeth.

You can get teeth whitening done, gum lifts for a more even gum line, porcelain veneers, and bite reclamation. These are all things that improve not only the health of your teeth, but also the visual appearance of them.

Cellphone Little Black Dress

Back in 2010 there was a new cellphone on the market and it was coming to clothing retailers near you... or rather its a dress that just happens to have a cellphone built in.

Except it didn't really catch on. So much for that idea...

Oh well.

The "M-Dress" is a slinky black frock which comes with a cellphone sneakily hidden into the fabric, as part of the sleeve so that when you lift your arm to your ear you pick up the call and can talk to whomever is calling you. Unfortunately its only been designed to have one programmable number for calling out, but they're hoping to add more programmable settings so it can be voice-activated. A SIM-card is embedded within the dress and the antenna is in the dress hem.

Wearing a 'superspy' dress like this means you don't have to go hunting in your purse whenever your phone rings... and better yet you don't look like one of those crazy homeless-looking people with bluetooth crap who talk to themselves.

The dress isn't meant to be worn everyday, but it is ideal for events when you don't want to be carrying around extra items. Its also smart enough to tell the difference between when you're scratching your ear or trying to phone someone.

Made by CuteCircuit, founded by fashion designer Francesca Rosella and anthropologist Ryan Genz, the dress is available at Selfridges starting in October. The company also makes tops with lights that flash/change colour as you move, a Hug Shirt which vibrates when someone texts the word HUG to your cellphone and a LED gown like the one Katy Perry wore to the Met Ball in New York.

Pink Tartan's fashion groove

Pink Tartan is a groovy spin on classic glamour. Their spring-summer 2011 collection was unveiled back in October 2010 at Toronto's LG Fashion Week and combined retro sophistication with a touch of the 1970s.

Designer Kimberley Newport-Mimran used black glam and lush, fluid dresses, Caftan-style, one-shoulder, stripes, gold buckles, lots of pockets, halter-styles and plunging necklines.

But really... how many pink strapless jumpsuits can you wear in a week? Can you really wear bell bottoms all the time?

And if your answer is YES, YES I CAN, then you are probably the type of person who would redo your whole wardrobe to make sure it matches.

You go out and buy new shoes, new socks, new hat, new handbag and so on...

And then you realize your furniture doesn't match your new wardrobe.

So you go buy a new couch, new bed, new chairs, new decorations.

And before you know it your home doesn't match the neigbourhood. You need to find a nice stylish neighbourhood, like Weaver's Mill in Georgetown near Brampton. You buy a new townhouse, but then you realize your car doesn't match...

So you go buy a new car, something shiny that matches your iPhone and has lots of gadgets like satellite navigation.

And you drop your dog off at the pound and buy a new one which is hypoallergenic.

And by now all your friends have left you before you've become a snob, but don't worry you'll make new friends who are equally snobby.

And then next year the fashion styles of what is "new and kewl" changes again and you have to go through the whole process all over again.

Is Steampunk the New Goth???

Watch out what you see on the subway late at night because while in 2001 you might have seen some pretty freakish goths, by 2011 standards that just isn't weird enough. Steampunks (or depending on your fashion sense, Steamgoths!) is the new thing.

No, there's no fantasy element to this. True, many goths were into Wicca, vampires, magic, fairies and such... steampunk is about retrofuturism... anything that looks old but is futuristic at the same time. Think really weird pocket watches, corsets, circa-1900 clothing and gadgets that run on something other than electricity. (Like the steampunk clock shown below.)





Part of this fad (if you can call it that) can be blamed on the Sherlock Holmes movie that came out in 2009.

However there is several other films we could blame as well, including:

• Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, 2004
• Van Helsing, 2004
• Steamboy, 2004
• League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, 2003
• The Time Machine, 2002
• Wild Wild West, 1999
• Sleepy Hollow, 1999

In terms of clothing however this is the part where there is lots of room to grow.

See brassgoggles.co.uk and community.livejournal.com/steamfashion for ideas.

Goggles is a common idea when people think of steampunk, but its a bit of a cliche too.

Think leather, brass or copper, gears, clocks, levers, chains (like bicycle chains), Victorian patterns, pinstripes, damask, argyle, hair is usually up or a bob... You can also have fun with tattoos, piercings, dyed hair, torn clothing, tools (ie. pocket wrenches and gauges).

"[Steampunk is] drawing on actual history. You can pull into it what you're into and put your spin on it. It's accessible yet expandable," says Jake von Slatt (aka Sean Slattery, of Littleton, Mass.), who likens the philosophy behind steampunk to open-source software. "There is a real focus on sharing, exploring things together, building community."

Steampunkers also have conventions to exchange ideas and compare clothing and gadgets, they dress to the nines and party like it's 1899.

Mr. von Slatt is currently "steampunking" a fiberglass, 1954-style Mercedes kit car, adding salvaged gauges and lights from other cars and gold filigree trim. Drawn to steampunk's "do-it-yourself, making something from nothing" mantra, von Slatt scavenges most of his components.

Basically wherein gothic culture the protagonist is a vampire or demon, in steampunk the villain is a gadget-crazed mad scientist.

And the hero is a goodie-two-shoes bicycle mechanic who builds himself a steampunk bicycle...

I am sure he gets plenty of weird looks, but anybody who is into bicycles will appreciate what he has done. Its a retro recumbent bicycle, and that is just plain kewl.

If you are looking for something steampunk-esque to read, we recommend The Keepers of the Maser series of graphic novels by Italian comic book author Massimiliano Frezzato.

Huzzah!

Government of Canada selling used thongs

The government of Canada is desperate to get rid of its budget deficit and its selling everything including the kitchen sink in an effort to balance the books.

Thus any Crown assets, including seized or forfeited property, is being sold off... including used thong underwear. Its all about prettying up the bottom line.

Seized property includes items gained through police seizure, tax evasion seizure, and so forth.

In 2010 the Canadian government sold a mere $14 million in Crown assets.

The Public Works and Services Canada’s auction website is currently displaying a range of sexy thongs that come in pink, magenta, violet, blue, silvery black, white and nude. The lingerie items are advertised "as is" and "like new".

And they're apparently selling like ice cream cones on a hot day. ie. One box of 10 panties sold for $50. Another box containing 14 bras sold for $171.99.

Some of the thongs still have the original tags on them and some have never been worn. The thongs were seized from stolen from an Ottawa lingerie boutique, recovered by the Ottawa Police, but never returned to the shop because they had already been covered by the store’s insurance company

Thus the police handed the thongs over to the federal public works department.

The sale of stolen/seized property results in a small commission for Public Works, and another % is re-invested in educational programs targeted towards reducing crime. The rest goes towards trying to balance Canada's budget.

Buyers are anonymous and protected by privacy laws.

Unlike eBay and similar auction sites bids aren't posted until after the sale is made. Its a silent auction and there are plenty of deals to be had.

Unfortunately shipping is not included. You have to pick up, pack and ship the items within 5 days of getting the winning bid.

The Conservative Party is also thinking of selling the CN Tower in Toronto, but only if the Conservatives can get re-elected. No word on whether that will also be a silent auction.

What to Wear on a First Date

By Suzanne M.

I have been asked to join some fellow Canadian bloggers who write a blog called True Love Bites, available at http://www.truelovebites.ca

It is a relationship blog, with a twist of humour, which explores a wide range of topics, including "First Dates". Which got me thinking about what people wear on a first date, fashion wise.

Do they dress fancy? Casual? Deliberately dress down? Or try to find a balance... "Business Casual" has so many definitions it is truly undefinable.

So perhaps the best term for this scenario is "Date Casual", which is to say casual, but the clothes is usually freshly cleaned, the person is recently shaved, showered, etc - which unfortunately means that some women will rush home after work, shower, shave their legs, do their hair, pick out clothing, and then rush back out to meet the 6:45 date. While men, depending on the person, may simply go straight from work to their date, wearing the same clothes they wore since 8 AM, with a 5 O'clock shadow, etc.

Check out the video below for example (which was shown on a recent post on True Love Bites) and notice how the two people meeting for the first time end up talking about his sports jacket (and WTH does she not know what a sports jacket is???) She shows up wearing a jacket that looks like a cross between a trench coat and a fuzzy bathrobe, but somehow the topic ends up being about his idiotic sports jacket.




Yes, the video is more about the concept of Augmented Reality Dating - but even though their reality is augmented using their contacts, they still feel the need to "dress casual but professional" on a first date. So it really comes down to first impressions.

Too Professional - Might make the person seem too boring and rigid.
Too Casual - Might make the person seem sloppy and lazy.
Just Right - Somewhere closer towards a happy medium, hence "Date Casual".

NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH "dating casually" or "casual dating", which refers to people who go out on dates with many different people, but don't actually form long term relationships with them because they just want to try lots of different people on like someone shopping for shoes.

So for example lets look at the images below.

Overall very casual, but the blazer jacket makes it slightly more professional.

A blend of casual and professional, but looks pretty boring. Too much grey.

On the left the scarf makes her look more professional and artistic, but still flirty.

On the right the large bag and loss of the scarf makes her look easy and sloppy.

And because this is a Canadian website we should also talk about what happens during the winter. Do you sacrifice being warm for the sake of fashion? Or do you manage to combine smart fashion with something that keeps you really warm? Like a parka, poncho, knitted sweater dress, etc.

Below, some samples of ponchos.

I even saw a guy recently outside wearing a poncho while he was playing Pokemon Go. So it is both fashionable and practical. In other news it is snowing outside my window...

In more other news here are some posts from True Love Bites. Check 'em out!

Augmented Reality Speed Dating Platform
Politics, Love, Trumpites and Dealbreakers
Five Tips for Restaurant Dates
Marriage and Popping the Question
The Girlfriendzone
Jian Ghomeshi, the Sexual Predator and why "Not Gu...
Promocode for Couples Archery Lessons in Toronto
The Lavishness of Hobby Specific Gifts
So-Called "Nice Guys" and the Real Reason Why "Nic...
Ashley Madison's Phoney Accounts
10 Tips for Dating Asian People in Canada
TrueLoveBites.ca - New Domain Name
Badoo Sucks and I will tell you why
Valentines is coming, Rose Colour Meanings + Bizar...
Monogamy Vs Monotony
How to get a Boyfriend - Chinese Wisdom
Funny Text Message Breakups
7 Great Romantic Getaways in Canada
Attractiveness, Kissing and Oral Health
Would you date a deaf person?
5 Ways to Spot if your Date is a Serial Killer
Halloween is a great time of year to meet New Love...
The Instant Connection
5 Ways to Spot a Serial Dater
Exercise and Common Lies people post on Personals
Do's and Don'ts of Dating Vegans and Vegetarians
Attractive Things Men Do
Dating Academic Cheaters
An Essay on Cheating and Breaking Up
An essay on the foolish things girls do for a guy....
Happy Valentines Day!
March 15th - International Breakup Day
5 Valentines Gift Ideas
Learning Your Lessons when it comes to Dating
Christmas - The Relationship Breaker???
Jealousy Fuelled Rage and Temper Tantrums
Advanced Kissing Skills 101
You Are More Beautiful Than You Think
67 Ways to Save Money and still go on Dates
Should I Text Him Flowchart
A Good Boyfriends knows what to do...
The Coffee Date - Poetry by Maria Jones-Statham
The Pre Date Phone Call - Screening your Dates Bef...
Lets just stay friends...
Chewing Gum = Prepare to get Kissed
Advice for First Dates
Best Breakup Line Ever!
Building Stronger Relationships Towards LOVE
5 Tips to Become a Lady Magnet
How to Find Happiness and True Love
Lots of Single Chinese Women can't find a husband
Breaking Up With An Overly Attached Girlfriend
College Relationships
Three Dates Equals Sex
How to Fake It and get into their Pants
What to talk about during a First Date
The Fake Out
How to Ask a Woman on a Date
Are cooking classes really a good place to meet a ...
Worst Dating Gifts Ideas
10 Things You Should Never Say To Your Boyfriend
What to Wear on your First Date
Love, Dating and Long Distance Relationships
In the beginning...

"a fashion accessory for idiots"

A friend of mine recently referred to the iPhone 7 as being "a fashion accessory for idiots".

I don't think he is wrong either. Apple is basically the equivalent of the worst sweatshop clothing manufacturer you can think of. They use cheap labour in South Korea and other Asian countries to make the phones, use technology from Samsung, add their own proprietary charging ports and make it deliberately annoying for iPhone users to charge their phone.

The new iPhone 7 takes it one step further. Now the headphones also uses the charging port as the plug. They got rid of the normal audio jack completely.

Which means you have three choices:

Option 1: Wear the ugly and battery powered "AirPods", shown below:

Option 2: Use an adapter just so you can use a normal audio jack, shown below.

Complete with moron talking about how great it is.

Option 3: Use the headphones that come with the iPhone 7. Which are ugly. So ugly I am not even going to show them here.

As fashion accessories go, Apple seems to be shooting themselves in the proverbial iFoot, by deliberately making their stuff unfashionable.

Take this idiot below with an Apple iPhone 7 Plus strapped to his face. He might look cute with his well-trimmed beard, but the average person doesn't look like that when they have something like that strapped to their face. Instead they look like a complete idiot.

Complete Idiot with iPhone 7 strapped to face.

This is the silly thing too. Since the iPod came out, Apple's primary goal has been to promote their products as being "hip and fashionable" to the younger generation. But the people in charge of the company have started to become old and out of touch with what is fashionable. They think the AirPods wireless headphones shown further above are worth $219 CDN, despite the fact that they are ugly and only store a 5 hour charge. That isn't fashionable or convenient. That is ugly and inconvenient.

Which brings me to another thing my friend stated, that technology is all about more convenience. People buy toasters and microwaves because they are convenient and easy to use. Same reason why they buy washing machine, automobiles, etc. They have a purpose that makes their life more convenient.

In the world of fashion we also have things that are convenient...

#1. High Heels - a convenient way of making yourself look taller in a world which is prejudiced against short people. (Don't pretend it isn't true. Height-ism is a real thing.)

#2. Black Dress - a convenient way of making yourself look both thinner and sophisticated with very little work involved.

#3. Handbags - a convenient way to carry your stuff around, which frankly is a sign we have too much stuff. I personally prefer backpacks, but hey, personal preference.

Etc

But the iPhone 7 is supposed to do a bunch of different things, in theory, which are supposed to make your life more convenient - but is not.

Getting rid of the standard audio jacks is not convenient. It is annoying.

Forcing people to buy AirPods for $219 is not convenient. It is highway robbery.

Trying to get people to try virtual reality headsets is not about more convenience, it is about not looking like an idiot. It would be easier to promote Victorian wigs as a fashion accessory than to try to convince people to wear their iPhone on their face and look like a complete idiot.

Seriously, we should totally bring Victorian wigs back.

Having to powder your Victorian wig wouldn't be very convenient I admit, but it is at least fashionable. It also makes a person look taller, so if combined with high heels...

Oh and for fun check out these High Heels: The Bullet. Perfect for the femme fatale look.

Raccoon Fur Collar in China

Okay so I found this photo randomly.

And I was like wow. Raccoon fur. That is a bit like wearing rat fur or squirrel fur. Or any other kind of rodent.

So apparently wearing rodent fur is a thing in Asia. I admit, it looks good, but I think it is rather strange to be wearing rodent fur.

Meanwhile in Canada we are obsessed with removing raccoons humanely and setting them free in the wild.

Especially when you consider how adorable and cute raccoons are. Definitely not something to be wearing.

Super Long Legs - Anastasia Strashevskaya

On the right is a photo of a Russian fashion model named Anastasia Strashevskaya.

Anastasia Strashevskaya reportedly has some of the longest legs on a female model in the world. 42 inches.

Proportionally speaking. She is 5'10" tall (70 inches) but her legs are 42 inches of her 70 inches height. That means 60% of height is in her legs.

There are other fashion models around the world with really long legs - including one from Houston Texas who stands 6'5" tall (77 inches) and was once told she was "too tall to be a model". Her legs measure 51 inches.

So the model from Texas is taller and has longer legs, and has proportionally longer legs too. 66.2%.

But whatever. This isn't a contest to see who the biggest freak of nature is. (Or is it?)

Anastasia Strashevskaya does have some pretty long legs and they do seem to be helping her modelling career.

The model from Texas, not so much.

There are similar models from Britain, France, Brazil and other countries with legs ranging from 42 to 49 inches long, all with varying heights and different proportions. Clearly some of these models were drinking lots of milk as they were growing.

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How to Dress like a Manly Man

By Monique Bellamont - March 2016.

Ack!

It is that word many "manly men" shy away from - metrosexual.

Which we women find silly because it reveals that many men are so homophobic that they refuse to deal with anything that is remotely "gay".

As such men's high fashion has suffered over the decades to the point that men really can only wear suits and uniforms. Anything too risque and they feel they are being emasculated

However done right, men's high fashion doesn't have to look metrosexual.

What it should look like however is:

Rugged.
Cool.
Capable.

And a touch of James Bond doesn't hurt.

As such high end clothing for men really needs to flatter a man - building a bridge between "uniform / suit" and "rugged casual wear".

Check out the image below to see what I mean. The men in the photo below, all wearing clothes from Toronto-based company Kish Wear (see http://www.kishwear.com/), look rugged yet sophisticated. And this is what men want when it comes to high fashion. They want to look professional, yes, but they also want to look like they could doff a cowboy hat and ride off into the sunset at the same time looking heroic while they do it.

 Now as a single woman who dates a lot I have to imagine waiting in a coffee shop for the guy I met off POF to show up.

And then he shows up wearing a black bow tie, wearing a white shirt, suspenders, a black jacket with fur collar (I am describing the photo on the right here) then I am going to be instantly impressed and have the following first impressions.

#1. This man is intelligent. He is smartly dressed.

#2. This man knows how to dress properly and takes care of himself. He probably bathes daily, does his laundry regularly, and might even wear cologne on special occasions.

#3. This man probably knows how to treat a lady. If he treats himself well, then he probably treats others well too.

#4. This man has a job / career. He wouldn't be able to afford this quality of clothes if he is still living in his parents' basement.

#5. He looks like Viggo Mortensen. Part of that is just the hair and beard, but the clothes completes the package.

#6. Retro. And anything retro is cool. So that is automatically a bonus.

Thus, first impressions, I would be very happy to meet a man dressed like that. Whether his personality matches mine, that is another topic, but the first impressions means that I will be taking this man seriously and he will be having my undivided attention while I sip my latte and contemplate a second date.

Below are some photos from Kish Wear's 2014 Winter Collection available at http://kishwear.com/lookbook/winter-2014

L’Agent by Agent Provocateur Fall/Winter 2014

This is actually from LAST year, 2014, and it is currently December 2015... However not so old that it doesn't matter. Why? Because lingerie fashions really don't change much from year to year.

Agent Provocateur's stylish ways don't change much from year to year either. They're pretty awesome every year.

Plus I like the whole old school exercises thing they did, juxtaposing lingerie with exercise equipment was quite smart in my opinion.