Why Fashion? A blog on fashion and style

In my opinion, the best fashion accessories this year are going to be retro sunglasses and necklaces. In fact, they have been the best fashion items for years now and no-one has really taken full notice of them like they deserve.

Retro sunglasses are on this years fashion rota. You can get them cheaply from most clothes shops and they complement most types and styles of clothing. Ranging in many different plain colours, there is a lot to choose from and there will be a type of sunglasses, whether it be red or white, that suits everyone.

Necklaces never really went out of fashion, and a silver or gold necklace can bring out a person’s true fashion sense. The idea of a necklace on both males and females accentuates the neck area and allows the item to go with many different types of clothing. You can also opt for the slightly Mediterranean bead styles necklaces because those offer the same credibility as the gold or silver ones at a fraction of the price.

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For tennis, the temptation to wear coloured clothing is great. This is all well and good but, if you intend aiming to play at competition level, you should ensure that you have at least one, probably two, all white outfits. For practice and social playing, then the more colourful the better.

Even on the championship courts, the styles have become varied and, at times, almost outrageous. There are some stunning female players with beautiful figures – who can blame them for wanting to show them off? As long as they stay within the regulation guidelines there is no problem.

In all seriousness, tennis clothing should, first and foremost, be comfortable, well-fitting, not too loose or too tight, and made of suitable natural fabrics. Man-made fibres are not as good at helping to maintain body temperature as organic ones, which help to keep perspiration to a minimum. It goes without saying that regulation tennis shoes should be worn but socks made from natural breathable fabrics like cotton are essential, whether or not the weather is warm.

The most obvious way for a shorter women to add inches to her height is to wear heels, and the good news is that heels are sexy, have been in fashion for a long time and will continue to be for a long time. So, unless you have difficulty walking in them, heels are a definite part of the wardrobe of a petite woman.

Colour can also be applied to give the impression of extended height, for example wearing the same colour skirt and boots or if you like stripes only buy clothes with vertical stripes to give the impression of an elongated figure.

Also, the size of your clothes can play an important part in what impression of size you give off. A short skirt that is just below the knee (or even shorter if you are more daring) can give the impression of longer legs.

If you prefer trousers, try to buy trousers with slim legs as wider trousers can make you look shorter. Also hipster or trousers that are tighter round the waste can reduce the size of your hips in comparison to your height.

Finally, if you can afford them, tailored clothes are great for the smaller lady who wishes to appear taller.

The fashion industry has at last acknowledged that we are not all a perfect size 8 and 5 feet 9 inches tall. They now offer ranges to suit the taller lady, those with a fuller figure and the more petite amongst us.

Petite ladies fashion ranges are cut with the smaller lady in mind. Adjustments are made to the trouser and skirt length, the waist positioning and the sleeve length.
Even if your favourite fashion shop does not offer a dedicated petite range just stick to these golden rules and you’ll ensure you are a fashion hit.

Choose a skirt length than falls just above your knee, mid calf lengths will make you appear shorter. Jackets should be fitted and finish at the waist. Avoid long sleeved shirts, unless you are confident that the sleeves will look great turned up, shorter sleeves are more flattering. Tunic tops should be avoided at all costs, choose pretty fitted tops in pale shades. Vertical stripes will flatter, horizontal stripes widen and bold patterns will swamp your petite figure. Happy shopping.

I used to be a very reluctant camper.  Hiking was just not part of my life what so ever until I meet my husband but I have to admit that he has imporve my life quality in so many ways.  It all started with him suggesting that we go camping for our honeymoon, now for a city girl as myself this was the most unheard of, most unthinkable way of celebrating my love and new life together but I went along with doing it because he was so very persistent – and possibly because I was quite young and just refused to admit that there was anything we could not have in common.

Little did I know when I started my journey as a hiking chick that there are actual fashion and brand names for hiking, climbing and camping.  I had seen people wearing ruck-sacks that said Karrimor and Low Alpine on them but to think think that other people would judge you based on what you wear in the woods?  To strange to comprehend.  Mind you though, I came to realise that it’s mostly city folk’s that come out for the odd weekend that will make that judgement.  Most people I know just use what’s best within their budget be it a well branded name or not.

These days I know my Helly Hansen from my Haglofs very well and could not be happier with the life style we have.  We have hiked all the peaks of the Adirondacks and many of them in the Green Mountains area in the states and are planing on doing the Blue Ridge Mountains at some point within the next couple of years, so far we have explored the Carolinas and it does look great.