Little Crafty Gifts

I should have started my Christmas shopping a long time ago. In fact, I still haven't started, but here are some ideas.

Crafty little things are definitely something I'm a fan of. Handmade? Good quality? Yes, please! Check out these little finds of mine on Etsy. Etsy is so fantastic, you support people who create their own things and you always find awesome and wonderful creations. What better than to give a gift that's made with a lot of love? Not only is it unique and fun, it's something to remember you by!


I posted about Etsy creator Alliebeans in a post I did about my make-up. basics I can honestly say that the quality of these products is tops, it's excellent! And I also have that little coin pouch (bottom picture), it's perfect! I have already bought several to give to friends.


This is not an Etsy maker. These wrist warmers are designed and made by Sandra Juto, I found them on her blog. How adorable! They're very Victorian; beautiful and definitely useful.


Decorations! I love Christmas decorations! Perfect for a gift for someone else - or yourself! I'm about to go order the cute little needle felted acorn trees from truLuxe. And the adorable little penguins are from Skunkboy Creatures.

What could be more fitting during the wintery months than a pair of mittens? And then Moocow went to go add some pom poms. I'd be happy to receive this, and I know a lot of people who would be too.

What are you thinking about getting for your family and friends?

Image Source: Alliebeans, Sandra Juto, truLuxe, Skunkboy Creatures, Moocow, Etsy

Womens Fashion Accessories For Perfect Womens

You can accent your look no matter what your style of clothing with the right womens fashion accessories. There are tons of accessories you can choose from too, like sunglasses or scarves. Fashion accessories can even be worn together to create a unique look. You'll just have to figure out which kinds of accessories will make the perfect you.

Scarves These classic items are an iconic symbol of the elegant woman. Every woman should have one of these womens fashion accessories in their wardrobe. There are several uses for a scarf too. You can wear one around your neck, use it to protect your hair on a windy or rainy day and even use it to tie up your hair when you aren't up to involved styling of your hair. Plus scarves are simply beautiful to look at. They come in paisleys, strips, polka dots and other more elaborate designs. The right scarf can really make a look pop. Remember scarves are like make up colors. If you are a fall then you'll want to look for scarves that are slightly darker in shade, maroons, browns, tans and so on. If you are a spring pick a scarf with lighter colors like pinks and blues. This goes for the other make up 'types'.

Sunglasses Even in the winter you could need a pair of sunglasses if it's a really sunny day outside. You'll have to make sure that you pick a pair of these high class womens fashion accessories for any season. Sunglasses can be a surprisingly pricey item but they are also very useful and can easily accent a look perfectly.

Hair Ornaments are Back in Fashion

Almost every parent probably thinks their little girl looks especially adorable when she has cute fashion accessories in her hair. When my daughter was a baby, I'd pull a tuft of hair up on top of her head (like Pebbles from the Flintstones cartoon) and put a baby barrette around it, which always evoked a chorus of "Aaah"'s, even from strangers. Anyway, my question to you today is whether you ever wear hair ornaments, or if you think they're only for young girls and teens. It would be rare to see a 45 year old woman with a ponytail sporting a ribbon-much less a bow-but there is an astounding array of jeweled hair clips and combs that are lovely when used to pull or hold back hair. Once, for a fancy event, I used a comb decorated with pearls to pull back the hair on just one side, and actually felt rather glamorous doing so. (I've also mentioned here that I made my own fancy combs and clips when I was younger, and it's a good project for girly-girls.)

A few years back, Paris Hilton was photographed wearing head bands, and, on her, they looked beautiful, and many high school girls don tiaras for prom night. Most of us probably wouldn't feel comfortable following these examples, but there are still many hair accessories that may be a nice addition to an outfit if you're in a fun and adventurous mood. Who knows? You may find others copying you...take it as a compliment.

Prom Dresses Online 2008 2009 2010

One of the main benefits is the reduced cost you can find on gowns compared to in store. But don't think that just because you can buy cheap prom dresses online that they will look awful and everyone can tell. There are so many options and styles available at unbelievable prices without a drop in design quality or style. Even designer dresses are available at affordable prices! Another benefit of shopping online is that you can shop 24/7 ... a girls dream! No need to try and fit shopping trips into your busy schedule when you can sit in the comfort of your own home and browse until your hearts content. Some people enjoy the offline shopping experience and that's fine but if you hate busy shops, queues and snooty shop assistants (I think it's a requirement for some shops) then shopping for prom dresses online is more comfortable and suited to you.

And because the selection is so great online you are more likely to have a unique dress that no one else will be wearing. It also gives you the option of purchasing from anywhere in the world. The best way to make sure your dress fits is to know your measurements and choose the right size according to these - you probably know from experience that your size can change (up or down) depending on where you shop.

Nike Sunglasses Useful Information About Nike Sunglasses

Athletics, summertime and Nike sunglasses go together like red, white and blue. There's nothing more American in contemporary times than the ubiquitous name of Nike. A company existing in its current form since 1978 this highly acclaimed fortune 500 employer is headquartered in Oregon. Nike sunglasses styles like Pursue, Precocious, Skylon and Curfew bring fashion to the masses. Less expensive and far more practical than haute couture these are sunglasses made for the active lifestyle. Still made in Italy like the more upscale shades Nike sunglasses are made for those who crave action. The Nike Odeon Swift is a sports shield style that features polycarbonate polarized (or un-polarized option) lenses and comfort nylon frames. Frames available in colors matte black, mahogany red or iron. Lens tint can be exchanged. Priced a bit higher than other styles at $109-$149 these are still well worth the money.

Nike sunglasses flywheel 3PC utilizes the latest in flex metal in order to accommodate serious movement during athletic pursuits. The same safety of polycarbonate lenses is found here as in prescription eyewear but there's no need for an eye exam. El Dorado, gun metal and steel frame tones are offered. For $143.99 these are very attractive. Nike sunglasses Skylon exhibit the same light-weight impact resistance found in the metal frame styles but are made in differing colors and polarized options. The most noticeable design variation in this and other Nike sunglasses styles is the addition of a ventilated nose bridge. This is a very noticeably ridged wide plastic channel that prevents perspiration from collecting under frames. By allowing air to circulate behind the lenses, this feature sets Nike in a class by itself.

Designer Handbag Shopping Guide

Designer handbags are something that many women would love to get their hands on, since they are fashionable, high quality, and carry a brand name that is known around the globe. The only problem is that designer handbags can be very expensive depending on the brand, and not everyone can afford to fork over hundreds of dollars for a new purse. Because of this, many women look to "discount" stores for buying their designer handbags. Unfortunately that usually translates to no discount at all since they charge retail price and rarely offer discounts or sales. The benefit of purchasing directly from the retailer though, is that one can be fairly sure they are purchasing an authentic handbag, rather than a fake that someone is trying to make money off of.

Of course the best place to purchase designer handbags is from the manufacturer themselves, since they will definitely be authentic items. Downside is that a manufacturers store can be quite expensive as you will most likely be paying full MSRP price. Sometimes they are offered at a discounted price because they are either from last season or not selling in the main retail stores, but that is often not the case for a good designer bag. Another option is a designer handbag outlet store which can be found all over the country and on the internet. These discount outlet stores offer the same quality designer handbags from some of the most popular brands, including Coach, Dooney and Bourke, Louis Vuitton, and much more.

Fabrics For Every Season

Fashion is an important factor to join your way of dressing up, you always want to have the latest trends and innovations. The clothes you wear, is highly influenced by the seasons, may them be fall-winter or spring-summer. For every season, the designs and trends are in constant change, as well as the predominant colors. Another important segment for the creation of clothes is the type of fabric being used. It won't be the same fabric for summer as it may be for winter. The fabric choice determines how comfortable you will feel. These may be cool fabrics for summer, warmer ones for winter and others like natural fabrics, since some people can be allergic to synthetic fabric in some textiles. Some natural fabrics are Hemp, Ramie and Jute, similar to Linen but go through a different plant process.

In spring-summer, fabrics like cotton, eyelet, tropical wool and linen are the most commonly used for spring dresses as well as shorts or beach wear, these types of fabric soak sweat and allow the air to flow in the clothes for a fresher feeling on hot days. Meanwhile for Fall-Winter fashion, obviously the fabrics are thicker to block the air from the clothes and maintain the skin in a warm temperature, these include, wool, leather, tweed and different types of knits that beat cold and hard winds. One fabric that never goes out of style and you can wear in any season is the jean. You just have to be aware of the cut, depending on the new trends and tendencies. Jean fabric is not only used in pants anymore, there are also dresses, jumpers, shirts and even handbags. Poplin is also a popular choice for shirts in any occasion; wear a classic white poplin shirt with your summer shorts, as well as underneath your wool coat in winter.